Thanks for Your Kindness

This Misty Moonlight Inner Braid Ribbon is PERFECT for this pretty apple layered over a masked background.

Sweeten your papercrafting projects with the natural beauty of the Apple Harvest Stamp Set! The simple and natural art style will remind you of apple picking in the orchards on a crisp autumn morning. The open-line art style pairs superbly with watercolor. This stamp set also includes heartfelt, everyday sentiments that will make this stamp set a go-to!

Measurements

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

  • 5 1/2″ h x 8 1/2″ w folded to 5 1/2″ h x 4 1/4″ w
  • 1 1/2″ h x 2 1/2″ w scrap for tag die cut matte

Basic White Cardstock:

  • 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w (2)
  • 1 1/2″ h x 2″ w scrap for tag die cut
  • Scrap for apples

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. Secure one of the Artistic Mix Masks over one of the 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w Basic White panels layered on a piece of scrap paper. Use a Blending Brush to apply Boho Blue Ink to the panel. Apply lightly toward the edges for more concentrated color in the center. Remove the mask and stamp the crosshatch stamp in Misty Moonlight ink. Apply the panel to the card base with Stampin’ Seal.
  4. Run a strip of Tear N’ Tape down the right edge and gather the ribbon down the edge along the tape. I wrap the ribbon over the pointed end of the Take Your Pick Tool to pull the ribbon up and then push the ribbon down on the Tear N’ Tape. You may also need to secure with a bit of Multipurpose Glue.
  5. On the Basic White scrap stamp the cluster of apples in Tuxedo Black ink. Use Real Red, Old Olive, adn Pebbled Path Stampin’ Blends to color in the apples, leaves and branches. Use the Apple Harvest Dies (now on clearance!) to die cut the brankc or fussy cut out with Paper Snips. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Die cut a rounded corner rectangle from the Nested Shapes. One in Basic White and one in Misty Moonlight.
  7. Stamp the sentiment on the white rounded corner rectangle in Misty Moonlight ink. Use Stampin’ Seal to attach the white rounded corner rectangle to the Misty Moonlight. Trim bottom edge of the stacked rounded corner rectangles and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  8. Sprinkle on the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins (from the ’23 Sept – Dec Mini coming out tomorrow!)
  9. Stamp and decorate the reamining 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w Basic White panel for the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  10. Decorate your envelope.
  11. Pretty! Who will you send it to?

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This card also uses the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins available Sept 6, in the ’23 Sept – Dec Mini Catalog

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The Greatest Gift is a Good Friend

It’s that time of year again! Apple picking time! Some of my favorite memories of Logan’s childhood are from apple picking in the fall. Here’s a simple card inspired by the ’23-’24 Annual Catalog. What will you make with this layout?

Sweeten your papercrafting projects with the natural beauty of the Apple Harvest Stamp Set! The simple and natural art style will remind you of apple picking in the orchards on a crisp autumn morning. The open-line art style pairs superbly with watercolor. This stamp set also includes heartfelt, everyday sentiments that will make this stamp set a go-to!

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.
Crumb Cake Cardstock: 5 1/2″ h x 8 1/2″ w folded to 5 1/2″ h x 4 1/4″ w
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock: 1/2″ h x 4″ w
Basic White Cardstock:

  • 3″ x 3″
  • scrap for Apple
  • 1/2″ h x 3 1/2″ w
  • 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w

Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper (DSP): 4 1/2″ h x 4 1/4″ w

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. Trim the top of the DSP to create an angle. I put mine in the Paper Trimmer at an angle I liked and cut it. Easy peasy. Use Stampin’ Seal to attach panel to the card base.
  4. Attach the Cherry Cobbler strip along the angled side of the DSP, extending beyond the card base on both sides. Then use Paper Snips to trim the Cherry Cobbler along the edge of the card base.
  5. Stamp the cross hatch in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the Basic White square.
  6. Wrap a piece of Real Red Ribbon around the stamped square and tie a bow.
  7. Stamp the apple on Basic White scrap in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Color in with Watercolor Pencils. I used Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive and Early Espresso. Then I used a Blender Pen to blend and smooth the strokes. Use the Apple Blossoms Dies (on clearance) to die cut the apple or use Paper Snips to fussy cut. Attach the apple to the stamp Basic White panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink on the Basic White strip. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  9. Sprinkle on the black Classic Matte Dots.
  10. Stamp and decorate the inside and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  11. Decorate your envelope.
  12. So fun! Now send it to someone special.

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Hello

The notebook paper-edge die in this bundle is so fun! Make this layout with the Gorgeously Made bundle or products from your stash. What pretty paper will you show off?

The Gorgeously Made Bundle includes the Gorgeously Made Stamp Set and the Gorgeously Made Dies. These stamps and dies complement each other to help you create gorgeous cards and crafts with even the simplest of combinations. Stamp or die cut sprigs for layering pieces that shine. Cut out a label and stamp your sentiment with ease. We guarantee you’ll use this unique bundle all year long!

Measurements

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

Basic White

  • 5 ½” x 8 ½”  scored and folded on the long-side at 4 ¼” 
  • 4” x 3” 

Basic Black 

  • 4 ⅛” x 5 ⅜”

Lemon Lime Twist

  • 4 ½” x 3” (for die cutting stem of leaves)

Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper

  • 5 ⅛” x 3 ⅞” (Fresh Freesia leaf print)


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. Using the 4 ½” x 3”  Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, and the sprig of leaves die from the Gorgeously Made die set, cut 1 sprig.
  4. using the 4” x 3” Basic White cardstock and the long “paper” border die from the Gorgeously Made die set, die cut the left edge. 
  5. Using Fresh Freesia ink pad and the sprig stamp from the Gorgeously Made Stamp Set, stamp on the die cut Basic White cardstock. 
  6. Using Black memento ink, stamp the “hello” in the lower left corner of the die cut basic white cardstock. 
  7. Attaching the card layers: Attach the 5 ⅜” x 4 ⅛” Basic Black cardstock to the folded Card base.  Attach the Fresh Freesia Designer Series Paper at a bit of an angle to the Basic Black layer.  Attach the stamped, die cut Basic White piece to the Designer Series Paper at more of an angle.
  8. Tie a small bow using the black and white gingham ribbon and attach it to the card using a Mini Glue Dot.
  9. Finish your card by randomly placing 3 gems from the Tinsel Gems 3 – pack to the card.
  10. Be sure to decorate the inside of your card and the envelope. 
  11. Send your card off to wish someone a cheery hello!

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A Harvest of Blessings

Easing into fall with a pretty pumpkin card from the Pick of the Patch bundle coming out in the Sep. – Dec. Mini Catalog launching on September 6, 2023. The bundle contains the Pick of the Patch Builder Punch and a photopolymer stamp set with a variety of gourds, mixed font sentiments, trees, leaves, and a crow. So cute!

Measurements

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

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

Lost Lagoon Cardstock:

  • 4” x 5 ¼” w
  • ⅝” h x 3 ⅛” w

Basic White Cardstock:

  • 3 ¾” h x 5” w 
  • ½” h x 3” w
  • Scrap for pumpkins
  • Scrap for foliage

Vellum Cardstock: scrap for foliage

Lemon Lolly Cardstock: scrap for flowers

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 3 ¾” h x 5” w Basic White Cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Embossing machine with the Leaf Fall 3-D Embossing Folder. Tip: Align the cardstock on the folder so that the unembossed portion is in the lower left corner of the white cardstock. 
  4. Adhere the embossed panel to the 4” x 5 ¼” w Lost Lagoon with Stampin’ Seal and then attach the layered panels to the Card Base with Stampin’ Seal.
  5. On the Basic White scrap, use the light Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends to lay some color down and then cut some Lost Lagoon and Basic White foliage using the Textured Floral Dies.
  6. Die cut a few more pieces of foliage from Vellum Cardstock.
  7. On the Basic White Cardstock scrap, stamp three pumpkins- Tahitian Tide, Calypso Coral, Pool Party. Tip: Use a sponge dauber to add color to the edges of the pumpkins- Azure Afternoon to the Tahitian Tide, Pumpkin Pie to the Calypso Coral, and very lightly Tahitian Tide to the Pool Party. Then fussy cut with Paper Snips or with the Pick of the Patch Builder.
  8. In Daffodil Delight ink, stamp flowers from the Sweet Citrus stamp set onto Lemon Lolly cardstock. Then die cut with the Sweet Citrus Hybrid dies.
  9. Arrange the foliage, pumpkins and flowers in the lower left of the card front. Attach with Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
  10. Stamp the sentiment in Lost Lagoon ink on the ½” h x 3” w Basic White cardstock. Attach with Stampin’ Seal to the ⅝” h x 3 ⅛” w Lost Lagoon. 
  11. Use Tear N’ Tape to attach a piece of ¾” Herringbone Ribbon and then use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the layered sentiment. 
  12. Attach Iridescent Rhinestones to the centers of all the flowers.
  13. Stamp and decorate the inside
  14. Decorate your envelope.
  15. So lovely! Make someone’s day. Put it in the mail.

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