This card was a hit at Monthly Card class this month....it's the embossing! After I embossed the patterned paper layer, it was a little difficult to get that ribbon through the hole in the top, so I die cut a piece of cardstock and put it behind the patterned paper die cut for stability. Perfect solution! Amazing what a little element like dry embossing can do for your creations. And a pretty simple card to assemble as well. Hope you like it!
Who had one of these TVs back in the day? Remember how they were a huge step up after the small black and white ones? Love how we have some fun retro products to play with! This card was a swap from my team member, Holly and wow how we just love the bright colours and fond memories it brings with it. Enjoy!
My team has returned to monthly swap cards at our Team Socials which is a great way to get a lovely collection of beautiful handmade cards to share. This was mine...rather simple but elegant, I think. It features the Nests of Winter patterned paper with those sweet birds and the greeting/dies is from the Christmas Labels set. I added a bit of pizzaz with some heat embossing for the greeting, Winter Wishes.
Happy Thanksgiving!
This sweet swap card was made by my Silver Sister, Shauna Mikuliak in SK. Very cute, right? This is the Humble Home bundle and some patterned paper called Sentimental Christmas which is a flash back to images from when I was a kid. This is bit of a fun fold with being a door swing card along the bottom panel instead of a full panel. Gotta change it up!
Great fall colours for today's card! Gorgeous golden hues set against black. This fold is card the book fold. The left 1" panel is sealed shut making the right opening roughly 4" 4" A nice layout for a large focal point like the greeting on a generous sized circle. This was a Team Stampin' Social card and they whipped up in a snap! Enjoy this beautiful fall day wherever you are!
We made this! At my Team Stampin' Social last night. The background is this cool gold flecked patterned paper which is a cast off from some die cutting I did for a previous class using the Winterly Tops die set. No sense in wasting...I think it made a great backdrop to the gal carrying pumpkins. Lots of colouring on this one and hand cutting out the gal.
An elegant fun fold card! This is called the double pocket fun fold where you can tuck a gift card and a message into the folds (or even money - does anyone do that anymore?) It's a complicated fold...not gonna lie. I practiced if 4 times before going live at the latest SSS Super Team Event Sep 28. It was worth it...they loved it! This paper is Winter Meadow which beautiful shades of Moody Mauve, Pretty Peacock and Boho Blue.
Today my dad would be 93 years old. This is a fitting card as he loved to tell the story of out picking blueberries in rural Manitoba when peeking through the bush he came face to face with a brown bear. They were both very surprised and ran in opposite directions! Happy heavenly birthday, Dad!
I love when my Silver Sisters do a Super Team event for our team members....we learn new card layouts, fun folds and techniques. This was my entry into the Challenge for Cindy Piggott's fun fold. Adorable! Features the Reindeer Fun patterened paper, the belly band closure and side panels that open to reveal your message. Cute, quick and sweet, this is a great addition to my fun fold repertoire. Have a great Monday!
Time to share one of my two presentations from last weekend! The Santa is from the Sweetest Star stamp set and punch bundle. The stamp set has 3 images that coordinate with this punch: Santa, a cookie and Mrs. Claus. How adorable for cards, gift tags and even decorative holidy items like wreaths! My card has a special closure under the Santa using a small magnet. It's also a gift card holder on the inside. Let me know what you think!
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My Silver Sister Glenda Mollet showed us how to make this front fold card and since I didn't have the amazing Changing Leaves bundle she demonstrated with, I did something a little different: I die cut Old Olive leaves and adhered them to the Old Olive layer. Then for the Cajun Craze layer behind (which is actually the card base), I embossed with the Falling Leaves folder. A good stand in while I'm waiting for my Changing Leaves bundle to arrive! Hope you like this unique autumn card!
This is my take on the card Laurie LaRose, another Silver Sister, designed for our SSS Super Team Event last weekend. I've been playing a lot with the Humble Home bundle preparing for a class at the end of October. Wanna come? You'll take home the stamp set and die bundle as well as make 4 unique cards - all supplies provided. Message me to sign up or take it as a kit to go. Love how this one turned out with the Nests of Winter patterned paper and Early Espresso dark cardstock to help it pop. Enjoy!
This past weekend I participated in the SSS Super Team Event...this is my Stampin' Up! demo friends - the Silver Sisters. We put on a one day online crafting event for our team members. There are at least 12 presentations throughout the day with prizes for participating. This card layout was designed by my Silver Sister (and roommate in Toronto, Orlando, Vegas...the list is growing), Tamara Bertram. It's called a Panoramic Panel card and really shows off our pretty designer papers and any fun stamping scene.
Fancy a lovely fall walk? This reminds me of taking a walk down a trail in the fall just before the leaves begin to change. If you like these scenic paper packs, you'll want to check out our online store for the Splendid Autumn and Meandering Meadows ones - 48 sheets of 6" x 6" paper. Create to your heart's content!
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