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Use your nesting dies to create a designer paper window – video & free project sheet


On last week's Live video I shared a neat way to use nesting dies to create a frame with your double sided designer series paper. 

I chose to feature the Thoughtful Moments DSP with this neat technique. Simply choose two dies that are the same shape and about 1/4-1/2" apart.  Die-cut and then flip over the narrow frame to reveal the opposite side of the Designer Series Paper. It's so neat! 

**This Designer Paper and many more will be on sale starting Tuesday, August 6th! Details will be shared tomorrow. 

The leaf die is from the Friends for Life dies. My nesting dies are called Countryside Corners and can be seen here.

Tip – be sure the color of the opposite side of your paper coordinates with the front. I chose the card base to match the frame – Pretty Peacock. My greeting is in Fresh Freesia. 

Here are both cards shown on the video; the second card on the right has a Lost Lagoon frame & card base.  The White die-cut on the right card is from the Thoughtful Wishes bundle.

Here's the free project sheet you can download or print: Download Thoughtful Journey Window card

The designer paper for these cards is 4" X 5 1/4" which leaves a 2" strip for another project.  I wanted to share a quick card to use up that leftover piece:

I simply added it to the card base with a coordinating card stock strip on the edge. Then added layering circles for my greeting.

If you're wondering about the ribbon, it's the pretty Iridescent 1/2" striped trim seen here.  I cut it in half to get 1/4" thick trim. It has been unavailable for awhile but it's back now.

Here are all 4 cards I shared in the video you can see here. 

Here's the video below to see how this is done plus another card idea with the beautiful Thoughtful Journey designer paper.  I'll share the second card Wednesday. 

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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!  


    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. 

    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: 

    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!

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    November Specials!

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

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


    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

    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. 

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

    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! 

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    Check out my November specials below:

    Current Host code is NQHKDKZR

    Order online here


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

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


    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:

    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!  

    Here's the template for the explosion card. 

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

    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! 

    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


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

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


    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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