Just a Note to Lift You Up

SNEAK PEEK! The Lighter Than Air Suite Collection is available NOW to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. Join my Sunshine Sending Squad today to access this suite and a large selection of products early while selection is greatest. The new catalog launches to the general public Jan. 4, 2024. The Lighter Than Air Suite includes stamp set, coordinating dies, a trio combo of twine, rainbow adhesive backed dots and a pack of Designer Series Paper that coordinates with the dies. Such fun!

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 ½” h x 8 ½” w scored and folded at 4 ¼” w

Basic White Cardstock:

  • 5 ½” h x 4 ¼” w
  • Scrap for clouds and sentiment

Crumb Cake Cardstock: scrap for baskets

Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper (DSP): balloons

Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Run the 5 ½” h x 4 ¼” w Basic White panel through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine with the Dots and Spots Die. Then place it on a piece of scrap paper. 
  4. Dab a spare acrylic block onto the Balmy Blue stamp pad to lift off some ink. In a circular motion run a Blending Brush over the ink on the block. 
  5. Hold the panel firmly on the scrap paper and starting on the scrap paper, in a circular motion with the Blending Brush, apply ink to the paper and panel. Repeat as needed until you’ve achieved the desired color saturation on the panel. 
  6. Then adhere the panel to the Card Base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Die cut two Cloud strips from Basic White cardstock with the Basic Borders Dies and attach to bottom with Stampin’ Seal. 
  8. Die cut three Balloons from the DSP and attach to inked Dots and Spots panel – two with Stampin’ Seal and one with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  9. Stamp three baskets in Crumb Cake ink on Crumb Cake cardstock. Attach a small bit of Adhesive Sheets behind two of the baskets and then die cut and attach. Attach the third basket with a bit of Stampin’ Dimensional to the Balloon you adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10. Stamp sentiment in Fresh Freesia ink on a scrap Basic White Cardstock. Trim to size and attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  11. Create a junk bow with ribbon and twine. 
  12. Sprinkle on Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.
  13. Stamp and decorate the inside
  14. Decorate your envelope.
  15. So uplifting! Who needs a pick-me-up? Send it.
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This project also uses the Lighter Than Air Suite Collection [162761] available Jan. 4, 2024 in the January to April Mini Catalog. Access products in this catalog a month early when you join my Sunshine Sending Squad

 

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Enjoy the Quiet Moments of This Season

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May This Season of Sparkle Bring Joy & Delight

Make a beautiful paper wreath in the colors of your choice. I’ll show you how!

Add a little winter magic to your cards and other paper crafts with the Magical Meadow Bundle. The stamps and dies coordinate: stamp, then die cut the images to use on cards, scrapbook pages, gift tags, and more.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock:
    • 8 ½” w x 5 ½” h scored and folded on the long side at 4 ¼”
    • Scrap for berries
  • Basic White Cardstock:
    • 4 ¼” w x 5 ¼” h (1) for inside
    • 1” h x 3 ¼” w for tag
  • Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (DSP): 4 ¼” w x 5 ¼” h 
  • More Dazzle Specialty Paper: 2” circle
  • Pretty Peacock:
    • ½” h x 3” w
    • ~2” circle ring
    • Scrap for wreath
  • Vellum Cardstock: scrap for wreath
  • Garden Green Cardstock: scrap for wreath


Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Attach the DSP with Stampin’ Seal+
  4. To make the wreath
    1. Run the two pine and one curved branch dies through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine several times with Pretty Peacock cardstock so you have 3-4 of die cut pieces of each branch.
    2. Die cut three pieces of each die with the Vellum  and Garden Green Cardstock.
    3. Attach a piece of Adhesive Sheets to the back of the Cherry Cobbler scrap and die cut the berries die 2-3 times to create a bunch of berries.
    4. On a Silicone Craft Sheet, set down the Pretty Peacock circle ring. Attach Tear n ‘ Tape to the circle ring and remove the backing.
    5. Layer the curved branches around the edge of the circle- there will be overhanging pieces. Use Multipurpose Glue to attach the curved branches to each other and use your Paper Snips to snip off the overhanging pieces. 
    6. Next layer the pine pieces, you might find you need to cut some into smaller pieces and tuck them in. Use Multipurpose Glue to adhere into place.
    7. Break the Garden Green and Vellum branches into smaller pieces and tuck them in here and there. Use Mini Glue Dots to adhere into place.
    8. Remove the adhesive backing from the berries and attach to the berries on the Pretty Peacock. 
    9. Use Mini Glue Dots to attach to the More Dazzle Circle.
  5. Attach the wreath to the DSP with Stampin’ Seal+ or Multipurpose Glue or Tear N’ Tape.
  6. Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink on the Basic White cardstock and trim the ends with the Banners Pick a Punch.
  7. Use Stampin’ Seal to attach the Pretty Peacock strip. 
  8. Use Tear n Tape to attach the Glitter Organdy ribbon and trim to size with your Paper Snips. 
  9. Attach the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  10. Sprinkle on some Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems. 
  11. Stamp and decorate the 5 ¼” w x 4” h for inside.
  12. Decorate your envelope.
  13. Stunning! Who will you send this to?
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Joy of Christmas – Noel

Check out this fun-fold! Perfect for showing off your pretty patterned paper. What Designer Series Paper will you use for your card?

Add the Joy of Noel Bundle to your paper crafting collection and create all sorts of elegant paper crafts! Mix and match the stamp and die set greetings and designs to make wonderful Christmas wreaths and winter floral arrangements. From tags to cards to home decor elements, share the joy of Christmas with simple or sophisticated projects!

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Card Base Pecan Pie 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper 5 ¼” x 11 ¾” (pay attention to the orientation).

  • Score at 1 ¾”, 4 ¾”, 7 ¾”
  • Basic White 2 ¼” x 5”
  • Basic White 1 ½” x 5”

Joyful 12×12 Specialty Paper 1 ½ ” x 5”

Die-Cut two sprigs in Shaded Spruce DSP

DIe-Cut two sentiment labels in Basic White

Die-Cut NOEL in Distressed Gold

Let’s Create

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Cut Card Base Pecan Pie 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
  3. Cut Designer Series Paper 5 ¼” x 11 ¾” (pay attention to the orientation).
    1. Score at 1 ¾”, 4 ¾”, 7 ¾”. Use Bone Folder to burnish the folds well.
  4. Fold the left flap back over on itself so the back of the DSP (brown wood grain) shows on the left-most flap.
  5. Adhere DSP to card base.
  6. Cut Specialty Paper 1” x 5” (Gold wood pattern). Adhere to the left-most flap.
  7. Cut Basic White 1 ½” x 5”. Stamp and adhere to inside as shown.
  8. Cut Basic White 2 ¼” x 5”. Stamp and adhere to last panel as shown.
  9. Die-Cut two sprigs in Shaded Spruce DSP 
  10. DIe-Cut (2) sentiment labels in Basic White.
  11. Die-Cut NOEL in Distressed Gold
  12. Adhere NOEL to sentiment label. Adhere sprigs behind sentiment label. Adhere second sentiment label to make a sandwich (to hide the springs when the card is open).
  13. Adhere sandwich to front panel.
  14. Sprinkle on gems as desired.

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