Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek – Watch For The Catalogue

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Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek

Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek is coming your way!  Yes, it that time again when we start to wait for a new Stampin’ Up! catalogue because we like new stuff! I can’t show you the actual catalogue and the pages inside, but I can show you the cards, gifts packaging and/or gifts that I created using new products.

Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek

As an attendee at the Stampin’ Up! 30th Anniversary Convention, I was lucky to receive the new catalogue, Prize Patrol stamp sets and other goodies.  As well, demonstrators attending the convention were able to order select products from the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogues.  Just a few perks received.

Recipe

Stamp Sets:Butterfly Gala.

Ink:Tuxedo Black Memento.

Paper:Basic Black, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White, Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Die Cutting Machine, Dot To Dot Textured Embossing Folder, Stitched Labels Framelits, Butterfly Duet Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, Blends: Heather Highland Light, Lemon Lime Twist Light, Cajun Craze Light.

Details:

  • Emboss the Highland Heather panel with the Dot to Dot Textured Embossing Folder. Mount on the Basic Black card base.
  • Die cut a piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock with the Stitched Labels Framelits. As an aside, I am not sure why the Lemon Lime Twist cardstock looks yellow.  Stamp your sentiment in the center.
  • Stamp and colour 2 butterflies (a large one and a small one).  There are multiple butterfly designs in this stamp set. Color with the Blends and punch.  Now for the best part, the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper has a number of sheets with butterflies that you are able to punch out with the punch and use on your projects.
  • Frame a strip of the designer paper with Basic Black cardstock.
  • Attach Gorgeous Grape Glitter  Enamel Dots to the die cut label.

 

While you are waiting for the new catalogue, be sure to check the Year-end Closeout for Retiring items.  These will be available until January 2nd, 2019 only while supplies last. For a list of the items, download the file HERE. If you wish to purchase, please email me.

The new Occasions and Sale-a-Brations catalogue will be available for viewing on January 3rd.  In the meantime, enjoy the Occasions 2019 Catalogue Sneak Peeks.

Latest Christmas/Holiday Card Class Don’t Miss the Next One!

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Latest Christmas/Holiday Card Class? Did You Miss It

Did you miss the latest Christmas/Holiday Card Class?  Well, you have another chance to get in on the next one!

A few weeks back, I wrote a post on “What You Missed at the Last Christmas Card Class”.  Read It Here

In addition to the cards I showed you in the former post, I am going to share 2 more cards that we did at that class.  As well, I will give you details of the next and last Christmas Card class of 2018!!!

All Is Bright

Latest Christmas/Holiday Card Class

Stamps: Making Christmas Bright, Merry Christmas to All

Inks: VersaMark, Call Me Clover, Daffodil Delight, Real Red.

Paper: Call Me Clover, Real Red, Gold Foil, Whisper White, All is Bright Designer Series Paper..

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machines, Swirls & Curls Textured Embossing Folder, Layering Circles Framelits, Christmas Bulb Builder Punch,  All is Bright Paper Clips, Real Red 3/8: mixed Satin Ribbon, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Latest Christmas/Holiday Card Class

Details A

This card is fairly easy to recreate. One of the techniques to note is stamping on designer paper.  Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark and heat embossed with gold emboss powder.  To set of the green patterned designer paper, 2 strips of Gold Foil are attached to each side.

The coloured bulbs are stamped and punched with the Christmas Bulb Builder Punch. Stamp 1 bulb in Real Red, 1 bulb in Call Me Clover, and 1 bulb in Daffodil Delight ink.  Stamp the light string with  Call Me Clover ink. across the Whisper White Circle. If you want the bulb to appear glowing, use a sponge dauber and sponge each color beneath the bulbs.

Stamp the inside of the card using words from the Merry Christmas to All.

Winter Woods

Latest Christmas/Holiday Card Class

Stamps: Winter Woods, Merry Christmas to All.

Inks: VersaMark, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Kraft, Crumb Cake, Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper, Vellum.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machines, Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Layering Circles Framelits, Leaf Punch,  5/8″ Striped Burlap Trim, Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Details 2

Emboss the Cherry Cobbler cardstock with the Corrugated Dynamic textured Impressions Embossing Folder and attach to Very Vanilla card base.  Stamp the Birch Trees trunks on Crumb Cake with Early Espresso Ink.  Sponge the Crumb Cake with Crumb Cake ink with a Sponge Dauber.

Attach panel to designer series paper.  Stamp the large sentiment from the Merry Christmas to All stamp set on Very Vanilla with VersaMark and heat emboss with Gold embossing powder.  Die cut with the Layering Circles Framelits.

Punch 2 sets of leaves from the Vellum paper, attach a strip of  5/8″ Striped Burlap Trim to go behind the sentiment and tie a length of the Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine around the card..

If you missed the latest Christmas/Holiday card class, don’t miss out on the next class.If you did not attend this class, you missed out on 8 Christmas Cards to add to your stash. All the hard work of cutting and measuring cardstock is done for you, you receive all the supplies to create the card, kits for each card is assembled and placed in an envelope so that you have all your supplies on hand.  It’s always fun to stamp with like minded people and have some laughs.

My mission is to increase your knowledge of the different stamping techniques. aim to show new techniques at each class that you can replicate as you create your own cards.

Check HERE for the next class.  You can RSVP right on the calendar page.  Hope to see you December 7th. If you have questions, please EMAIL ME.

Extravaganza Sale 2018 Has Started – Get Your Lists Ready

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Extravaganza Sale 2018 Has Started – Pop the Champagne Bottle

Stampin’ Up!’s Extravaganza Sale 2018 is now underway!Extravaganza Sale 2018Yes, over the next 6 days you can receive 10% off the price of many items in the Annual Catalogue.  Some exceptions to apply.

Here’s the Scoop

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, there will be three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

November 23–24

PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS

  • Bags
  • Brads and Buttons
  • Cards and Envelopes
  • Cardstock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Embossing material
  • Glitter
  • Ribbons
  • Twine
  • Specialty Paper
  • Tags
  • Washi Tape

Extravaganza Sale Stamps and Kits

November 25–26

STAMPS & KITS

  • Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
  • Project kits
  • Card kits
  • Kit refills
  • Memories & More
  • Punch box kits

Extravaganza Sale Tools

November 27–28

TOOLS & INK

  • Adhesives
  • Applicators
  • Cleaners
  • Cutting tools
  • Embossing folders
  • Framelits and thinlits
  • Ink Pads
  • Ink refills
  • Markers
  • Punches
  • Scoring Tools
  • Stamp blocks and cases

If you would like to see the full selection of discounted items during each 48-hour sale, please visit my ONLINE STORE. Each sale will be given its own category, which will contain all available discounted items for that particular 48-hour sale. After that, the only thing left to do is shop!

Additional Details

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
    • Includes customer, workshop, and online orders.
  • Promotion includes items from the 2018–2019 annual catalog only.
  • While discounts will be available for most items, some exclusions apply. These non-discounted items include—but are not limited to—the following products:
    • Host stamp sets
    • Paper Pumpkin (prepaids, monthly subscriptions, past kits/refills)
    • Big Shot
    • Stamparatus
  • Bundles will not receive additional discounts during this promotion.

 

Please click on link below to review Exclusions List

Exclusions List

  • Item quantities are limited.
    • Depending on inventory levels, discounted pricing may or may not be available for items featured in the promotion throughout the entirety of each 48-hour sale.
    • Discounted items may be turned off if their supply reaches a predetermined threshold. We have set up each 48-hour sale this way so we are able to continue supporting you and your customers through the life of the annual catalog.
    • If an item is turned off during a 48-hour sale, it will be made available again at its regular price within 36 hours of its 48-hour sale ending.
  • Discounted pricing for items featured in this promotion will be available only during each allotted 48-hour sales period. (E.g., discounted cardstock will available only during Paper & Embellishments sale; discounted ink pads will be available only during Tools & Ink sale.) No exceptions.

 

So, you can shop my ONLINE STORE, EMAIL and/or call me with your order.

Get, your paper and pencil out and start making your lists. Don’t miss the Extravaganza Sale 2018.

29 Crib Hand Birthday Card – Great for An Avid Crib Player

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29 Crib Hand Birthday Card

A 29 crib hand is very hard to achieve.  An avid crib player is turning 97 and a friend of his asked me to create a birthday card for him. So if you are turning 97 years young, then you need a 29 point crib hand.  A 29 point crib hand is achieved by have 3-5’s and a Jack.  The card turned up must be a  5 and the same suit as the Jack.  The odds of this hand when playing a 2-person cribbage game is 1 in 216,580 and a 4-person cribbage game is 1 in 649,740. That’s a lot of crib games.29 Crib Hand

Recipe

Stamp Set: Sunshine Sayings, Broadway Birthday.

Inks:Real Red.

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stitched Labels Framelits, Little Numbers Framelits, Little Letters Framelits, Silhouette Designs and Cutting Machine, Banner Triple Punch, 1/2″ Black Satin Ribbon.

Details

I know this card is not entirely Stampin’ Up!.  I did use my Silhouette Cutting Machine along with downloadable designs to create the crib cards. Once I manipulated the card hand and got the it to the right size for the birthday card, the silhouette just cut it out.

Cut the letters and numbers from Basic Black cardstock using the LIttle Letters Framelits and the Little Numbers Framelits.  These are retired and if you get a chance to purchase them, go for it.

Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cardstock using Real Red ink.  Cut the sentiment with the smaller die cut from the Stitched Labels Framelits.  Layer the sentiment on a strip of 1/2 Black Satin Ribbon and Sliver Glimmer Paper.

29 Crib HandAttach a piece of Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card.  Stamp sentiments from the Broadway Birthday stamp set with Real Red ink.

Send this card for an avid crib player so they will get a 29 crib hand in their life time.

Do you need any supplies to create this card?  Shop my ONLINE STORE.

 

 

Stampin Convention 2018 Is In The Bag—Well Over

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Stampin Convention 2018 Is In The Bag

Stampin Convention 2018 is over.  And, what a great convention it was!

It was a blast with all the stamping and laughs along with lots of stamping.  Yes, the Stampin’ Up! staff stamped and showed various techniques, regular demonstrators also showed off their talents for stamping and techniques.

Stamper Types

Stampin’ Up! has identified 3 types of stampers.  Which one are you?

  • Beginner Stamper 

    • has no or very little stamping knowledge, no supplies and don’t want to put a lot of money into the supplies.  So, we start with the basics.  Perhaps, just some cardstock, stamp and ink and maybe some embellishments.
    • Here is an example of a simple card. The card uses Note Cards & Envelopes.  2 butterflies and a sentiment are stamped.  The 3rd butterfly comes from a Sale-A-Bration item which will be available starting January 3, 2019.  This card is an example of #simplystamping, and is just right for beginners.Stampin Convention 2018

  • Casual Stamper

    • stamps periodically, for example for a specific event, ie birthday, has little time to stamp, has some supplies.  So for this type of stamper, we can put a few more elements on a card.
    • This card sample uses  same stamp set above.  As a casual stamper, you know the basics.  The butterflies are colored with Watercolor Pencils and have some background elements such as ink to paper.  for this technique you drag the ink pad across your cardstock.  Still easy but elegant.Stampin Convention 2018

    • The Avid Stamper

      The Avid Stamper stamp 2-3 times per week if not everyday. They love techniques and yes, they have to have it all.

    • Avid stampers like to create more detailed and intricate projects. This  3-D project and sample will get their crafting juices flowing.  The project uses the Mini Pizza Boxes, with a featured covering on the lit.  Did you notice, the new Gingham Galla 6″ x 6″ designer series paper stack?  Along with the designer paper on the lid, as small tag is created using the Butterfly Gala Stamp set.  THe demonstrator stamped the butterfly, added one of the Butterfly Elements, tied some ribbon around the box and tied the tag to the ribbon with Baker’s Twine.

Stampin Convention 2018So which stamper are you?  Beginner, Casual or Avid. Leave me a comment to let me know which one you are.  I offer classes for all types of crafters and I would love to teach you to love and to continue to love stamping.

So that wraps up the Stampin 2018 Convention.

If you would like to learn, grow your paper crafting techniques or need it all, contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

 

Christmas Card Class-Part 1 – Sign Up For the Next Class

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Christmas Card Class – What You Missed

If you did not make the Christmas Card Class last week, you don’t know what you missed!  So, in this post, I will share some of the cards we created so you won’t miss the next one!  Here are 2 cards that we created and I will blog about the other 2 in my next post.

I know it’s hard to make an in home class if you don’t reside in my area.  But, if you you do, visit my events to see what’s up next.

November Classes

December Classes

Oh! Christmas Tree

Christmas Card Class

Create this card with the Star of Light stamp set and the Starlight Thinlits Dies, and the Winter Woods and Woods Framelits Dies.  You can purchase the Winter Woods and matching framelits as a bundle  and save 10%.  Do heat embossing , silver die cut stars, to decorate the card.  Add a free cut mound of  snow from Sparkle Glimmer paper.

 

Merry Wishes

Christmas Card Class

This card features new Merry Christmas to All stamp set and the Merry Christmas THinlits Dies, the Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper, Joyous Noel 6″x6″ Glimmer Paper and the Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8″ Reversible Ribbon. What make this card unique is the texture add by the glimmer paper.  The Glimmer Paper comes in a pack of 24 with 8 sheets each of Copper Merry Merlot and Tranquil Tide. The Designer Series Paper has Copper accents on one side of the paper and beautiful designs.  The Merry Merlot Ribbon is reversible, so that you can show the Copper side or the Merlot side. In addition, there is a punch that coordinates with this suite, the Sprig Punch.  When I first saw this punch, it reminded me of Reindeer Antlers.  So you could use your imagination when creating different projects.  Have fun with it.

Christmas Card Class

Be sure to check back for my next post to see the other cards from the Christmas Card Class.

 

Create Children Christmas Cards With Signs of Santa

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Create Children Christmas Cards

Easily create children Christmas cards with the Signs of Santa Stamp Set and the Santa’s Signpost Framelits Dies. Although this set is great for kids, it’s also great for the “young at heart”.

Recipe

Stamps:Signs of Santa

Ink:Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Santa’s Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Santa’s Signpost Framelits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Triple Banner Punch, Red Rhinestone Jewels, Garden Green Baker’s Twine, Stampin’ Blends: Poppy Parade Duo, Crumb Cake Duo, Smokey Slate Duo, Daffodil Delight Light, Petal Pink Dark, Ivory, Color Lifter.

Many parents try to keep the spirit of Santa around for many years.  It’s like the right of passage for children, it’s the magic, and the belief in something good.  So often, today, there is not a lot to cheer!

create children christmas cards

Details:

If you are using Stampin’ Blends to color the images, you need to use the Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  This ink is great for alcohol markers and will not bleed and ruin your images.

In the 2018 Holiday Catalogue, Stampin’ Up! expanded their line of Stampin’ Blends giving us more options for coloring.  In addition to the blends in the Annual Catalogue, there are the following appearing in the Holiday Catalogue: Real Red (dark & light), Shaded Spruce (dark & light), Basic Black (dark & light), Mango Melody (dark & light).  Remember that all Stampin’ Blends can be purchased in combined light & dark set, or individually.  You can see and order all the Stampin’ Blends HERE.  And, the Whisper White cardstock is a dream to use with the blends.  Make sure your work surface is covered so that you will not damage your desk or table.  The blends will bleed through to the back of the cardstock and this is a GOOD THING.

So, create children Christmas cards with Sign of Santa Stamp Set and matching Santa’s Signpost Framelits Dies. Receive 10% of the individual cost of the stamp set and the framelits when you purchase these as a bundle.

Have fun!

Busy Santa Elves Decorate the Christmas Tree. Signs of Santa Stamp Set

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Busy Santa Elves Decorate the Christmas Tree

Do you have busy Santa Elves decorate your Christmas Tree? As it gets closer to Christmas, I wish I had Santa Elves. Every year I think I should downsize my decorations, and every year, I think it’s too hard to make the decision on what to keep and what to do.

When the kids were small, we would decorate the tree together. Now they are grown-up, married and with their own kids.I sound like I am lamenting and I guess I am.

Busy Santa ElvesRecipe

Stamp: Signs of Santa, Winter Woods.

Inks: Poppy Parade, Memento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green.

Paper: Whisper White, Santa’s Workshop Specialty Designer  Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Santa’s Signpost  Framelits Dies,Farmhouse Framelits Dies, In The Woods Framelit Dies, Santa’s Workshop Enamel Shapes, Garden Green Baker’s Twine, Blends: Poppy Parade Combo, Call Me Clover Combo, Soft Suede Combo, Petal Pink Combo,  Bermuda Bay, Light, Ivory, Color Lifter.

Details

This stamp set and matching framelits is so cute.  You can let your imagination go wild when creating different Christmas cards.

Stamp the elf images with Tuxedo Black ink.  This is your go to ink when coloring with the Blends.  Blends are alcohol ink and will not cause the Memento ink to smear.

Color the elves faces with the Light Petal Pink Blend and give them rosy cheeks with the Dark Petal Pink Blend. Color the wagon with Soft Suede Combo Blends and the parcels with various Blends.

Cut bows with the bow framelit from the Farmhouse Framelits Dies and attach to the tree for decorations.

Attach a length of the Garden Green Baker’s Twine beside the tree and cascade it down the other side.  Attach the elves to the twine so that they look like they are hanging on to a rope.

To create your own busy Santa Elves Christmas card, click on any of the images below and you can order from my ONLINE STORE.

Product List

Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Bundle

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Bundle

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Santa's Workshop 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Farmhouse Framelits Dies

Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes

Garden Green & White Baker's Twine

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Call Me Clover Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Bermuda Bay Light Stampin' Blends Marker

Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker

Top 3 Reasons For Becoming A Stamping Business Owner!

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Top 3 Reasons For Becoming A Stamping Business Owner!

Today, I want you to know my top 3 reasons for becoming a stamping business owner!  They could also be your top 3 reasons to become a stamping business owner.

Top 3 ReasonsAs you can see from the image, there are many reasons to become a stamping business owner, however my focus today is on 1:) creative, 2:) innovation and 3:) to inspire.

Creativity

Creativity is my number 1 reason.  Ever since I was little, I was creating.  It didn’t matter that I couldn’t draw, paint or sometimes even colour within the lines.  I was able to be creative with art in another way.  Remember the paper dolls that we would cut out and dress up?  Well, I had a fascination with fashion and as I got older started to sew my own clothing, even to running a successful business for many years.  So it was the ability to put my creativity in another area, i.e., greeting cards, stamping and scrapbooking.

Innovation

Innovation is the translation of an idea into something that will create value for my customers.  For example, I love to learn new things and in my stamping business that means developing interesting projects for them to reproduce in my in home and/or online classes. Do you love a great technique or another way to use a tool, or new folds for card?  These are a few of the reasons i like to try new methods in my stamping business.

Sharing

My last reason for joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator is their idea of sharing with other what we love.  Needless to say, I love to do what I do. It is important the I share the love of stamping with others.  The Statement of the Heart  embodies the main reason for becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

top 3 reasonsBefore you jump in with both feet to become a stamping business owner, you need to thing about your reasons.  While this business can be fun, it is also hard work.  You have to think about what type of business you would like to have, think about where your customers will be and how to get them to hear about you.  There are many ways that you can get the coaching that you need for running your business.  That coach can be me, or a private coach and/or Stampin’ Up!.  But a business does not appear out of thin air.  It takes dedication and perseverance.

You can also check out some information HERE

I hope that my 3 top reasons to become a business owner has inspired you.  If you would like more information, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com. 

73 Years Married Anniversary Card – This is a long time

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73 Years Married Anniversary Card

73 Years married, that is a life-time. It is important to celebrate these milestones.   We, as a family, never know how many more we will get to celebrate with them.

73 years marriedRecipe

Stamps:Wishing You Well, Banners For You.

Inks:Fresh Fig, Mossy Meadow.

Paper:Whisper White, Fresh Fig, Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits,Stitched Shapes Framelits, Share What you Love Artisan Pearls, Medium Whisper White Envelope.

I can’t get enough of the Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper.  It is just beautiful.  Usually, when I have a package of beautiful paper like this one, I hardly use it and so it sits.  However, this year, I am really trying to use my designer series papers.  After all, that is why I have them.  Do you do this as well.  I can’t be the only crafter who does hoards their beautiful papers.

About the Wishing You Well Stamp Set

The “Wishing You Well Stamp Set” is a”distinktive” stamp.  Stampin’ Up! embarked on a new manufacturing process for this stamp.  During the manufacturing process, the stamps under go etching to make the design.  As well as the etching, the stamp is give different opacities or denseness.  The stamped image shows different variations because of the process.  Notice that the bow appears to be sheer and appears like netting.  This process really works the light and dark of the stamp and provides depth to the image.

Decorate your envelope and add the piece of the same Designer Series that you used for your card. Cut a piece of the DSP the width and length of the envelope flap.  Attach SNAIL to the flap and attach the DSP.  Trim the DSP to fit the envelope flap.

For any questions on this card, please leave a comment and I will get back to you.

Create you 73 years anniversary card or any year in between.

Product List

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Banners For You Photopolymer Stamp Set

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

Medium Whisper White Envelopes

 

 

 

Frosty Morning Christmas Card – Create One for Your Stash

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Frosty Morning Christmas Card

Create a frosty morning Christmas card with the Winter Wood Stamp set from Stampin’ Up!.  Can you feel the foggy frosty morning?  Use elements and colors that that appeal to the senses.  For example, use a white  against a dark colored card base, and different shades of grey. With the addition of the green tree, the scene pops.

I really enjoyed creating this card.  I am not sure why.  Sometimes when I finish a card, I am not sure whether or not I am satisfied with how it looks.  Does this happen to you?  When I encounter this situation, I put the card away, and then the next day, I take another look and then I think to myself that the card looks pretty good.  However, with this card, I liked it right away.Frosty Morning Christmas Card

Recipe

Stamps:Winter Woods, Wishing You Well.

Ink: Grey Granite, Granny Apple Green, Blueberry Bushel.

Paper:Blueberry Bushel, Whisper  White, Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper, Sparkle Glimmer Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, In the Woods Framelits Dies, Gently Falling Textured Emboss Folder, Embossing Mats, Galvanized Buttons, 3-/16″ Braided Linen Thread.

Details

  • Cut a wide strip of wood-look from the Festive Farmhouse DSPand wrap a piece of 3-1/16″ Braided Linen around it 2Xs.  Attach this strip to the Blueberry Bushel card base.
  • Ink the birch tree stamp with Grey Granite and stamp on a  Whisper White panel. Emboss the panel with the Big Shot and the Gently Falling Emboss Folder.
  • Die cut 3 Birch Trees from the Sparkle Glimmer Paper.  Attach 2 trees to either side of the  Whisper White panel and attach.
  • Shape a piece of the wood-look paper from the Festive Farmhouse DSP into a snow-like mound and attach over the die cut trees.  Attach the 3rd die cut tree in the middle overlapping the grey wood-like paper.
  • Cut a piece of Whisper white to resemble a snow drift.  Emboss with the long-curvy die cut.  Don’t forget to use the embossing mats. Attach to the bottom of the embossed Whisper White.
  • Stamp the evergreen tree with Granny Apple Green ink on Whisper White cardstock and die cut.  Stamp another tree with the Ganny Apple Green ink on Whisper White cardstock and die cut with the decorative tree die cut.  Lift the cut branches with a bone folder.  Attach this tree to the full cut tree and attach both trees with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Thread a piece of the  3-/16″ Braided Linen Thread through a Galvanized Button and tie a knot. Attach to one side of the card.
  • Stamp the sentiment with Blueberry Bushel ink on the DSP.

Frosty Morning Christmas CardAdd a pine bough and and pinecone to the inside of the card.

Want to create this Frosty Morning Christmas card and need supplies. To purchase, click on the images below which will take you to my ONLINE STORE.

Product List

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Bundle

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Sparkle Glimmer Paper

In The Woods Framelits Dies

Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Big Shot Embossing Mats

Galvanized Buttons

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

Christmas Countdown Starting Soon – 12 Emails with 12 Projects for You

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Christmas Countdown Starting Soon

Christmas Countdown starting soon!  In fact next Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  So, what is the Christmas Countdown?

Christmas Countdown Starting Soon

The 12 Weeks Christmas Countdown is my gift to subscribers of the Simply Said with Karen Email List. The emails are exclusive to my email list. You will not see them on my Blog, FaceBook or Pinterest.

So if you are not on my email list by Wednesday, October 3rd at 1:00pm PT, you will not receive these emails.  To sign up for my email list, fill in the information below. Most of my subscribers look forward to receiving the different project ideas.  Sometimes we run run out of ideas and/or don’t know where to start and appreciate the ideas to give them a jumpstart.

Each week for 12 weeks you will receive an email with a project to complete at your leisure. Of course, you can do them each week or save them and complete all at once.

What type of projects will I receive?  We are always anxious to find out what the projects are and let me tell you they are are wonderful!!!

Here is the delivery schedule:

  • October 3 – 31st –  Beautiful Christmas cards created with products from the 2018 Holiday Catalogue or the 2018-19 Annual Catalogue.  Yes, there are are Christmas stamps, paper and dies in the annual catalogue.  Take a peek at pages 94 – 103 to see the products and ideas.
  • November 7 – 28th – Gifts ideas to create.  These will be special to those who receive them, because they are crafted by YOU!
  • December 5 – 19, Ideas for Gift Bags, Wraps and Tags to give the gifts that you have been creating.

 

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The Christmas Countdown starting soon. Don’t delay!  Be sure to fill in the information in the form below before October 3rd to ensure that you receive all the delightful projects.

Create Simple Christmas Cards Eliminate the Stress

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Create Simple Christmas Cards

Create simple Christmas cards this year.  It will help with the stress factor. First, you need to decide on a stamp set, colors, and papers.  The Rooted in Nature stamp set and the Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies is one that you can use for “simple”.

When I first saw this stamp set, Christmas is not what it said. But, after playing with various images and dies, it occured to me that there was the possibilities of christmas cards with this set!  Christmas trees in the forest is a scene that no one can resist.

create simple christmas cardsRecipe

Stamps:Rooted in Nature

Ink:Tranquil Tide, Grapefruit Grove.

Paper: Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Grapefruit Grove, Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Linen Thread, Share What you Love Artisan Pearls.

While this card doesn’t resemble a Christmas card, by changing the papers and embellishments, you can achieve the Christmas Card look.

 

create simple christmas cards

Recipe

Stamps:Rooted in Nature,Wishing You Well.

Ink:Shaded Spruce, Merry Merlot.

Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies, Merry Merlot & Copper  5/8″ Reversible Ribbon,Shaded Spruce 1/8″ Ribbon.

Look closer at the 2 cards and it’s easy to see where the changes are.  I don’t think I can even say that it is a “step-it- up” card.

So, what did I do to make them different but the same? Besides the colors and the cardstock, here are the major changes:

  • Christmas cardstock and ribbon,
  • Designer  Series Paper,
  • Layout,
  • Ribbon treatment.

This year, with very little time and effort, you can create simple Christmas cards.

Looking for supplies to create these cards?  Look no further, shop my ONLINE STORE.

 

Thoughtful Petal Promenade Card. Use the Petal Promenade Papers

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Thoughtful Petal Promenade Card

Create a thoughtful Petal Promenade card with the Petal Promenade Suite. Because this suite is versatile, you can create Wedding, Birthday, Just Because cards. 

When cruising the internet and pinterest, I say a number of cards done with this suite.  The more cards I saw, the better I knew I had to have it.  So, here I am.  Actually, the pictures in the catalogue do now do the papers justice and they are a WOW in person.  The flowers and the colours are beautiful.  Who can resist roses in Blushing Bride, Petal Pink,  Fresh Fig and leaves in Mossy Meadow and Tranquil Tide.  The neutrals are Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Soft Suede.Thoughtful Petal Promenade card

Recipe

Stamps: Beautiful Promenade, Rooted in Nature.

Inks: Blushing Bride.

Papers:Fresh Fig, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Vellum, Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Layers Thinlit Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies, Markers: Fresh Fig, Mossy Meadow, Rose Metallic Thread, Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems.

Details

  • The card base is Fresh Fig with layers of Blushing Bride, designer series paper with Fresh Fig, Mossy Meadow, Blushing Bride and Petal Pink colours.
  • A layer of Vellum makes the designer series paper subtle and sets of the medallion die cut in Mossy Meadow.
  • Because of the beauty of the paper, I did not want to take away from its beauty by adding lots of layers. Stamp the sentiment from the Rooted in Nature stamp set with Blushing Bride ink on Whisper White cardstock.  Die cut with the Stitched Shapes Framelit and layer on the medallion with Dimensionals. Add a Medallion die cut in Fresh Fig.
  • Finally, add interest by attaching a small sprig of flowers.  Color the stamp with Fresh Fig and Mossy Meadow markers, and stamp on Whisper White cardstock.  Die cut and attach with Dimensional.

 

To set off your card, attach a piece of designer series paper (the same as used on the card) to the back flap on the envelope.  See the picture below.

Thoughtful Petal Promenade cardTo purchase the Promenade Petal Suite, visit my ONLINE STORE.  You can save 10% by purchasing the stamp set and the framelits as a bundle.

Leave me a comment to let me know what you think of this paper.

Farmhouse Christmas Greeting -Create a Card for Your Neighbours

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Farmhouse Christmas Greeting Card

The Farmhouse Christmas greeting card reminds me of an old fashioned Christmas from days past. I never spent a Christmas on a farm, but it is one of those nostalgic scenes that we see from time to time. The one element that drew me to the Festive Farmhouse Suite was the fence.

Before  I start with my project, I want to alert you to the 12 Weeks of Christmas emails which will start coming to your email box, if  you are a subscriber to my emails.  You can subscribe to my emails by clicking on this LINK.

Who can resist a fence like this?  Not me that is for sure.  It is so much easier to die cut a fence rather than stamping, embossing and cutting the fence.  When I receive my Stampin’ Up! order, I immediately went to this set looking for the fence.  Imagine my horror when I couldn’t find it.  After counting the number of dies several times, I turned the package over.  And guess what!  The fence is on the back of the paper holding the other die cuts.  Hello, Karen!

Farmhouse Christmas Greeting

Recipe

Stamps: Farmhouse Christmas.

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate.

Paper: Whisper White, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot DIe Cutting Machine, Farmhouse Framelits Dies, Classic Label Punch, Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake Combo Pack, Cherry Cobbler  Combo Pack, Old Olive Combo Pack, Color Lifter.

Details:

  • Stamp the House, Tree and Wreath with Tuxedo Black ink and color using Stampin’ Blends or other coloring medium.
  • Trim a piece of WHisper White cardstock to resemble a snow hill and attach to the Balmy Blue cardstock.  Die cut the fence from Crumb Cake cardstock.  Attach the tree to the snow, the tree,the fence and the house.
  • Notice the string of lights on the porch that are stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink.  What a cute detail.
  • Mount the Cherry Cobbler bows on the fence and the tree.

Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler and punch with the Classic Label Punch.Festive Christmas GreetingAssemble your card and add different patterns from the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper.  DId you know that you can mix and match different graphic pattern?

Now, it’s your turn to create a farmhouse greeting card.  Require product to recreate this card?  Go to my Online Store