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2 more beautiful scenes with the After the Storm stamp set with video

Yesterday I shared the details on two cards featuring the After the Storm stamp set seen here.  Today I'm sharing two more.  

After the Storm set Save

Creating scenes is one of my favorite stamping techniques and this set features distinktive images we've never had before. 

After the storm sun Save

My color scheme here is So Saffron, Balmy Blue, Black & White. I did use our fabulous Blending Brushes to achieve the sky background.  They really do help you get a smooth finish.  Although here I wanted the sky to be slightly imperfect with light and darker areas for a cloudy look. 

After the storm sun Save

Here I created a mask for the sun using a 1 1/2" circle and sponged in So Saffron ink.  Then I stamped the sun's ray's.  To accent them I added the thin lines using 2nd generation Balmy Blue ink.  You can sponge the sky before or after you stamp the sun's rays. Since it's a light color ink it really doesn't matter.  

After the Storm So Saffron both Save

For the card below I used the rock & roll technique for the clouds.  You can see how this is done in the video below.  I used Smoky Slate and Balmy Blue ink on the cloud images.  

After the storm sun Save

Within the clouds I sponged a hint of a 'sun' with a sponge dauber & So Saffron ink and added the sun rays from that.  All images are from this stamp set except for the trees; they are from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.  The White greeting is 3/4" thick and the left end is punched with the Treasured Tag Pick a Punch. 

Below is the video for both of these cards & two more! 

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  • 24 hour sale extended through today!!! And a Fun Fold Poinsettia Card

    There were a few technical glitches during the big sale yesterday so Stampin' Up! decided to extend the sale another 24 hours!!  Yay!!  Go here to order and take advantage of this rare sale when things like card stock, Blends markers, ink pads & punches are all on sale!  

    24 hour sale extended! Save

    Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

    **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

    1. A free Winter Snow embossing folder
    2. 10 free cards from me!
    3. My 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial.

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    I realized I hadn't shared these pretty fun fold cards made with the Poinsettia Petals suite.  They were made during my Stamp with Me Live last month.  You can watch in the video below. 

    Oct 26th Red Poinsettia Save

    Isn't it pretty?  I used the Poinsettia Place designer paper and the Poinsettia Petals bundle plus Metallic pearls & the All the Trimmings ribbon combo as well as the Vanilla/Gold ribbon. 

    Here's the inside: 

    Oct 26th Red Poinsettia Save

    Measurements:

    • Card Base 5 1/2" X 5 1/4" scored at 4 1/4"
      CS – same color as base 4 1/8" X 3 5/8"
      2 pieces designer paper 4" X 1 1/4" for sides and one more at 7/8" X 5 1/4" for top (or a textured piece of CS instead).
      2 pieces neutral CS for front and inside
      A die-cut flower, snowflake etc 

    You can see the Poinsettia Place suite of products here.  They're so pretty!

    POINSETTIA PLACE SUITE COLLECTION (ENGLISH) Save

    POINSETTIA PLACE SUITE COLLECTION (ENGLISH) Save

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    November Specials!

    Current Host code is NCMAWRKB

    Order online here

    Winter snow free Save

    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

    Curvy1-0 Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

    Glue stands Save

    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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  • Easy Tag Topper Gift card holder

    Today's the big sale!  Almost everything is 10% off from the Annual Catalog! *see the excluded list below

    Online Extravaganza 2020 Save

    This includes the following items plus bundles & even suites!  Go here to order: 

    • Stamparatus
    • Blends markers!
    • Punches & dies!
    • Most card stock packs (excluding White, Vanilla & Pumpkin Pie)
    • Ribbons & embellishments
    • Ink pads & ink refills – fill your collections of colors! 
    • Clear Blocks, Dimensionals, Designer Paper 

    Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

    **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

    1. a free Winter Snow embossing folder
    2. 10 free cards!
    3. my 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial (see below)

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    I bet this year many of us will be giving gift cards more than ever.  This social distancing is hard but during the Holiday's it's going to be so tough!  If you are missing celebrating with your family this year I feel for you.  Holidays are meant to be enjoyed together. But if it keeps us and them safe I'm sure it's the right decision. But we don't have to like it, right?! 

    Here's a fun gift card holder you can make to give those gift cards in. 

    Santa tags Save

    I made one during last week's Facebook Live but you can see the video below, or here on my YouTube Channel. 

    Santa tags Save

    The measurements are as follows: 

    • 5” X 4 ¼” – score at ½” and 2 ¾", *get 4 from one sheet of CS
    • White tag – 2” X 6” scored at 4”, Black band is 1” X 5”
    • White rectangle die-cut (Stitched So Sweetly) is 2 3/4" X 1 5/8" 

    *The gift card is the last project on the video below; you can fast forward through the cards if you'd like. 

    Products Used:

    Tag Buffet stamp set, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Fancy Tag Topper Punch, Red, White & Black CS, Blends markers, rhinestones

    Remember you can find me here on Facebook 6 times a month! 

    FB Live Schedule Save

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    Check out my November specials below:

    Current Host code is NQHKDKZR

    Order online here

    Winter snow free Save

    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

    Curvy1-0 Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

    Glue stands Save

    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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  • We’re making explosion pop-up cards!!

    On my Stamp with Me Live I shared these cards and how easy it is to make an explosion card.  

    These cards look pretty ordinary from the front but there's a surprise inside; see below:

    Explosion cards video Save

    Isn't it cool?  And it's super easy to do.  It's a 6" square of designer paper that you fold in halves with a bone folder. No measuring at all!  

    Explosion inside Save

    Here's the template for the explosion card. 

    Tis the Season explosion template Save

    Here's a masculine birthday made with the Plaid Tidings designer paper and Many Mates stamp set.

    Explosin plaid Save

    These are so fun to make.  And you can add a bit more fun to the card by adding in some confetti, punched pieces or sequins to the inside.  What a surprise they'll enjoy! 

    Explosin plaid Save

    Join me here on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 pm Central Time.  You can either watch or prep your pieces to create right along with me!  

    Here's the video: 

    Measurements to prep:

    Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    Front – DSP: one at 1 3/4" X 4 1/4" across, banners are 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" and 1 1/2" X 4 1/2"
    Greeting on a punched or die-cut circle, layered with other punches or dies.
    Inside DSP is 6" square, White is 2 3/4" square.
    Additional supplies:
    Ink, embellishments, bone folder, dimensionals, glue
     
    Products used:
    Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock CS
    Classic Christmas, 'Tis the Season & Plaid Tidings DSP.
    Other: Poinsettia Petals & Many Mates stamp sets, Snowflakes, Circles Collection & Poinsettia dies plus Tailored Tag & Label Me Lovely punches

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    November Specials!

    Current Host code is A2MTFYEB

    Order online here

    Winter snow free Save

    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

    Curvy1-0 Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

    Glue stands Save

    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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