Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Saying Hey With Wildly Flowering DSP

One of my all time favorite card layouts is a diagonal background.  It's so simple to do but so eye catching and fun.  DSP makes it super easy to do.  Since our DSP is famously known for coordinating it's the best option! I used the Wildly Flowering DSP on this card. This technique is also the best for mass producing cards.  I always make multiples when I use this layout.  The pattern is from the same sheet front and back. 

stampin up, saying hey

To cut my DSP I marked it at 1 1/4" from the top on the left side and then again at 1 1/4" from the bottom on the right side.  Line up your marks and trim.  Use a piece of DSP or cardstock to hide the seam where they meet, just in case they don't line up perfectly.  You can make a less/more steep diagonal by adjusting the measurements on the side.  Just make sure you're marking the same on the top left as you do the bottom right.  

To finish the card I used some Neutrals Sequins and Linen Thread along with my greeting that is both heat embossed and stamped in Moody Mauve.  Check out my supply list below.  You can shop for all of these products in my Online Store. 

stampin up, saying hey


 

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Week 8-Snowy Wonder Boozy Hot Cocoa Treat Box

It's week 8 of my Twelve Weeks of Christmas Series! We're in the home stretch now!  Today I'm sharing an adults only boozy treat.  If you wanted to modify this for kiddos, you can add some fun packaged marshmallows where the Bailey's is instead.  I think that would be a fun treat.  Today though, we're going to stick with the Bailey's.  As much as a teacher might love this gift, make sure you check with your school before giving alcohol for a gift.  Because the Bailey's is a little more pricy then a typical treat you might consider making this for your BFF, a good friend at work, or a host gift. Maybe you have guests coming into town, this would be a fun gift for them too.  

I found my Bailey's at my local grocery store.  It was a 3-pack and on sale for only $11.  Not so bad! Check your local stores. I'm using hot chocolate in mine, instead of hot chocolate you could use some instant coffees.  

I'm using the Snowy Wonder Bundle.  I have LOVED this bundle.  I'm also using the coordinating Snowy Scenes DSP.  This snowflake pattern is one of my favorites! I'm pairing it up with some fun pinks and purples for a fun pop of color! 

stampin up, snowy wonder

I did lots of heat embossing on this, I love the bright white on the darker background.  The 1 3/4" Circle punch is the perfect size for the bottle to fit.  If you're using something other than Bailey's look at your dies and punches to find the perfect fit.  For marshmallows, maybe it's a square or oval that works best.  

Be careful lifting this.  Support from the bottom, especially with the alcohol.  It's pretty bottom heavy, even though the bottom is reinforced, lift from the bottom.  

stampin up, snowy wonder

Measurements

Early Espresso 
8 1/2" x 9 1/2"
On the short side score at 1/2", 1", 4 1/2", 5"
On the long side score at 1/2", 1", 6", 9"

4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
On the long side score at 1/2", 3"

11" x 3 1/2"
On the long side score at 3" 

Pieces for stamping and die cutting

Snowy Scenes DSP
2 1/4" x 3 1/4"
3" x 3 1/4"
1 1/2" x 3 1/4"
3" x 3 1/4"

Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White
Pieces for stamping/die cutting

Check out my video for all the tips and tricks for this treat.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my channel so you never miss a video.  

stampin up, snowy scenes


 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Seasonal Sale! Save Big!

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between November 13–15, you can get 20% off all stamp bundles and Designer Series Paper and 10% off select ink and cardstock from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog. Make sure to act quickly on this limited-time-only sale!


From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog Only:

  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. (Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included.) 
  • 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.



Use the host code for all orders under $150 (before tax and shipping).  Plus ALL orders over $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn the Otterly Amazing Bundle Class To Go.  Check out all the cards here

Ready to save!? Shop here beginning November 13, 2024 to save big!  But hurry this sale won't last long!  The savings end on November 15, 2024.

 

Monday, November 11, 2024

Christmas Card Stamp A Stack In Person Class

Over the weekend I held my November In Person Class.  This class was sooo much fun, it was my annual Christmas Card Stamp a Stack! What an amazing class.  If you're local in the Albuquerque, NM area I'd love to have to you attend one of my classes.  Send me an email at stamperrdn@q.com if you'd like more info.  

These are the cards my guests made at my class.  I don't have measurements or supplies listed, that's a perk for my in class attendees. 

My guests made 12 card, 2 each of six designs. Because they were making a stack of cards the cards were kept simple, perfect for mass producing. My guests also received a full package of Iridescent Pearls to use on all their cards.

The first one features the Reindeer Days DSP.  This DSP is so cute on it's own.  I love that all we did was add a greeting to this adorable card! For an extra dose of cuteness we added a die cut gift box from the Reindeer Fun Dies.

stampin up, reindeer fun

The More Wishes Set is a fantastic set to reach for when you need to make a stack of cards.  The big bold greetings work great for this! I love reaching for some non traditional Christmas colors too.  To get the ombre look of the 'Christmas' greeting ink and stamp the first one on the bottom of the cardstock then continue to stamp up the cardstock without reinking.  You'll get a great variety of colors.


I love to add fun folds to my classes and this super simple fun fold is so quick to make.  The white piece is a note card from the Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes.  Because they're slightly smaller it's easy to add it to a card base and make a fun fold.  I used the Humble Home Bundle for this cute card. 


The Take a Bow DSP is hands down my most used DSP in the Mini Catalog.  I won't even tell you how many packages I've gone through.  I love that the patterns mix and match so well too.  This is a fun card to make. 


The Peaceful Evergreens Bundle in the Mini Catalog is perfect for Christmas. The trees are gorgeous and make amazing and quick cards.  The background piece is embossed with the Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder for added texture. 


Finally, last but not least.  I pulled out lots of products for this card.  The stamp and tree die are from the Merriest Trees Stamp Set and Dies.  The DSP is from the Snowy Scenes package and probably my favorite pattern in the package.  The bells stamped on the Poppy Parade piece are from the Reindeer Fun Stamp Set and the background is embossed with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder.  Lots of products makes for an incredible cards! 


Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!










 

 

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Week 7-Christmas Friends Flip Card

Welcome to week 7 of my Twelve Weeks of Christmas Series!  We've done lots of boxes over the last couple of weeks so I wanted to share another fun fold card with you.  This one is so much fun and I promise you'll love playing with it as much as I do!  I'm using the completely adorable Christmas Friends Bundle.  O. M. GEEE. I have loved using this set so much!  If you're making a stack of cards the polar bear is a good one to use, I think he requires the least amount of coloring so you can get a bunch done in a small amount of time. 

stampin up, christmas friends

I'm using the Thoughtful Journey DSP from the Annual Catalog.  This DSP is not Christmas themed however the watercolor patterns create a beautiful neutral background.  I used a blending brush and Pool Party Ink to ink blend the bottom of my white squares, this adds a nice base to the piece so that the bear doesn't look like he's floating.  For an extra wintery look I added snowflakes from the Snowy Wonder Dies.  The magic of this card happens when you pull the tab on the side. 

stampin up, christmas friends

The card 'flips' open to reveal a hidden sentiment and even more fun die cuts from the Christmas Friends Bundle. You could easily add a gift card pocket on the inside of the card if you wanted.  

Measurements

Misty Moonlight
8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"
Scraps for die cutting

Petunia Pop
4" x 5 1/4"
Mechanism-5" x 1 1/2" on the long side score at 2" and 2 1/4"
Squares-2 1/2" x 2 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
Scraps for die cutting
Keeping Tabs punch or die cut

Basic White 
2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
2 1/8" x 2 1/8" 
Scraps for stamping

Thoughtful Journey DSP
3 3/4" x 5"
1 1/4" x 5"

Thoughtful Designs Paper
1/2" x 5" 

Pool Party, In Color Glimmer Paper
Scraps for die cutting

Make sure to check out the video for all the details on this fun card, while you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list below. You can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

stampin up, christmas friends





 

 

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Otterly Amazing Bundle Class To Go Day 4-VIDEO

Today is the final day of my class to go series!  This week I'm featuring the Otterly Amazing Bundle!  I'm so smitten with these cute otters!  This bundle is so much fun!!  My daughter is a huge fan and advocate for otters, specifically river otters so this bundle is perfection!  She's even written three books about otters.  If you're interested they're on Amazon herehere and here. This week I'll be sharing four cards and each card will have a video and measurements.  When you place a qualifying order in my Online Store by November 15, 2024 you'll get this class completely FREE mailed to you!  That's it, there's no sign up or form to fill out, you get the class free with a $50+ order!  Feel free to substitute images or greetings if you don't want to make it just like me.  This bundle is in the new Online Exclusive Release available now!

Todays card is much simpler than the last few days.  After lots of over the top cards I wanted to share that this suite of products is completely adorable for quick and easy cards too.  Let's face it we all need quick and easy cards sometimes.  This card is perfect.  I'm not using any of the dies in the bundle but I've linked the bundle in the supplies because you'll want both anyway.  The otters are fussy cut from the DSP.  There are so many cute images in the DSP I had to use them for the focal point.  It's completely and otterly adorable. 

Otterly amazing, stampin up

Measurements

Lost Lagoon 
8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
3 1/4" x 1/4"

Pretty Peaock
5 1/2" x 3"

Otterly Adorable DSP
2 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Otter image to fussy cut

Basic White
Die cut circle from Deckled Circles dies


stampin up, otterly amazing

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  
There's three options:
  1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order WITH Host Code. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
  2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order WITH Host Code.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
  3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order, don't use the Host Code YOU get the Stampin' Rewards.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  
Host Code-TRQHZJWR

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.
  • You MUST use the Host Code for all orders under $150.  If you forget to add the Host Code please contact me and let me know.   
  • Host Codes will be provided on all the blog posts for the featured class.  
  • My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
  • Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
  • Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
  • Each class will have one week to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.


Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Otterly Amazing Bundle Class To Go Day 3-VIDEO

Today is day 3 of a new class to go series!  This week I'm featuring the Otterly Amazing Bundle!  I'm so smitten with these cute otters!  This bundle is so much fun!!  My daughter is a huge fan and advocate for otters, specifically river otters so this bundle is perfection!  She's even written three books about otters.  If you're interested they're on Amazon herehere and here. This week I'll be sharing four cards and each card will have a video and measurements.  When you place a qualifying order in my Online Store by November 15, 2024 you'll get this class completely FREE mailed to you!  That's it, there's no sign up or form to fill out, you get the class free with a $50+ order!  Feel free to substitute images or greetings if you don't want to make it just like me.  This bundle is in the new Online Exclusive Release available now!

This adorable card has a fun split front.  I used a Window Sheet to hold it together, giving the illusion that the card front is two pieces.  It's fun technique to try! I used heat embossing for my greeting for a pop of white.  Don't forget to add some stamping inside the card too, for a fun surprise. 

stampin up, otterly amazing

Measurements

Lost Lagoon
5 1/2" x 6 1/2" score the long side at 4 1/4"
5 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Scraps for Die Cutting

Window Sheets
5 1/4" x 2"
Scraps for stamping and die cutting

Otterly Adorable DSP
5 1/4" x 2"
5 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Basic White 5 1/4" x 4"

Pretty Peacock 
2 3/8" Circle Punch
Scraps for die cutting

Pool Party 
Scraps for die cutting

stampin up, otterly amazing

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  
There's three options:
  1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order WITH Host Code. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
  2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order WITH Host Code.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
  3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order, don't use the Host Code YOU get the Stampin' Rewards.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  
Host Code-TRQHZJWR

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.
  • You MUST use the Host Code for all orders under $150.  If you forget to add the Host Code please contact me and let me know.   
  • Host Codes will be provided on all the blog posts for the featured class.  
  • My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
  • Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
  • Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
  • Each class will have one week to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.

stampin up, otterly amazing





 
 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Otterly Amazing Bundle Class To Go Day 2-VIDEO

Today is day 2 of a new class to go series!  This week I'm featuring the Otterly Amazing Bundle!  I'm so smitten with these cute otters!  This bundle is so much fun!!  My daughter is a huge fan and advocate for otters, specifically river otters so this bundle is perfection!  She's even written three books about otters.  If you're interested they're on Amazon herehere and here. This week I'll be sharing four cards and each card will have a video and measurements.  When you place a qualifying order in my Online Store by November 15, 2024 you'll get this class completely FREE mailed to you!  That's it, there's no sign up or form to fill out, you get the class free with a $50+ order!  Feel free to substitute images or greetings if you don't want to make it just like me.  This bundle is in the new Online Exclusive Release available now!

I love today's card!  I used Stampin' Blends to create the look that our sweet otter is swimming and that he's partially under water. It's so cute!  I was inspired with this card by one of the examples on the Stampin' Up! website.  We also added lots of depth and texture with lots of die cut elements.  I added Wink of Stella to the fish to really give them some shimmer! 

stampin up, otterly amazing

Measurements

Lost Lagoon
8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"
5" x 3 3/4"

Otterly Adorable DSP
5" x 3"

Pool Party
2 1/4" x 3 3/4"

Basic White 
Die cut banner from Stylish Shapes Dies
Scraps for stamping and die cutting

Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate, Calypso Coral 
Scraps for die cutting

stampin up, Otterly amazing


Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  
There's three options:
  1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order WITH Host Code. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
  2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order WITH Host Code.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
  3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order, don't use the Host Code YOU get the Stampin' Rewards.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  
Host Code-TRQHZJWR

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.
  • You MUST use the Host Code for all orders under $150.  If you forget to add the Host Code please contact me and let me know.   
  • Host Codes will be provided on all the blog posts for the featured class.  
  • My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
  • Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
  • Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
  • Each class will have one week to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.