mmm...Stampin' Time

Hello. I’m a bit late posting today but I have finally made it. Thanks for popping by.

This week’s GDP Challenge is CASE the Designer. The designer in Kerstan Kreis from Germany.

As a guide, participants are to take something we like from the design and make it our own. It might be the stamp set – the colors, the layout, the theme, the images – whatever we like that has inspired each of us to make a card of our own.

I decided to copy the woven features of Kerstan’s card. As a one time Home Economics teacher I thought that it would fun to weave some ribbons. I chose colours that would suit an Autumn palette so that I could feature one of the Stitched Leaves Dies.

The first thing I did was to weave three ribbons together – Cherry Cobbler & Gold Metallic Ribbon, Gold Shimmer Ribbon and Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon. I secured the ribbons in place and made sure they were taut.

I used one of the Stitched Leaves Dies to make a negative space and frame to feature the ribbons. Black Stampin’ Dimnesionals were used to lift the frame above the ribbon. A layer of Gold Foil was placed underneath.

The Cherry Cobbler card base was cut using the Stitched Greenery Dies.

The greeting is from the Lovely You Stamp Set and it was heat embossed, onto a small scrap of Basic Black, using Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

After cutting a second leaf, I adhered one on the card insert and one on the front of the envelope. Finally, some Gold Metallic Pearls were added.

I am so very pleased with the way my GDP Challenge card has turned out. Participating in these weekly challenges is a great way to encourage me to design better cards.

Until next time, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152525] $42.00	Stitched Leaves Dies [153567] $61.00	Stitched Greenery Die [155451] $56.00	Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2'' (1.3 Cm) Metallic Ribbon [156312] $14.00	Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152156] $12.25
Old Olive/Pretty Peacock 3/8" (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon [149496] $13.00	Metallic Pearls [146282] $12.25	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] $31.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.50	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $14.25	Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] $15.25	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $8.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $21.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $12.25	Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack [150893] $10.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00
Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00

Hello! I am delighted that you have popped by to see today’s project.

The Srong of Heart Stamp Set can be found in the July – December Mini Catalogue. One of the main benefits of this set is that for every one sold, Stampin’ Up!® will donate $4.25 AUD to support heart health.

For the card and gift bag I chose the ‘You amaze me!’ sentiment.

The colour combination is Pale Papaya and Soft Succulent, from the 2021 – 2023 In Colours, along with Basic White and Vellum. I stamped the brushed heart across a strip of cardstock, alternating the image.

I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to cut the layers that were positioned under the hearts layer.

The 2021 – 2023 In Colour Ombre Gift Bags make it so quick and easy to decorate it. The same heart was stamped on the bag front and onto a die cut piece of Soft Succulent cardstock. The tag also has the same sentiment as the card.

The coordinating ribbons were cut in half and tied into the triple bow.

And as I usually do, I stamped the heart on the card insert and envelope, before popping some In Colour Gems on the card front.

The coordinating In Colour Jewels are so, so pretty. There are endless possibilities when you realise how many ways Stampin’ Up! products coordinate.

What are your favourite product mix and match combinations?

Until tomorrow, thanks for popping by.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Strong Of Heart Cling Stamp Set (English) [156376] $35.00	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $61.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $61.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $12.25	Ombre Gift Bags [155479] $10.50
Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155672] $12.25	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780] $12.25	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $14.25	Pale Papaya A4 Cardstock [155669] $15.25	Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock [155777] $15.25
White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $17.50	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670] $13.00	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778] $13.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $21.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00
Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00

Hello and welcome my friends. I am so pleased that you have popped by today.

I am having so much fun making new projects using the products I have ordered from the July – December Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration Brochure.

Today I have another Christmas card to share. This time I have used the Be Jolly Stamp Set.

I went searching for a fun fold card and was inspired by Susan Campfiled’s Crossover Gatefold Card. After a few adjustments to the measurements I chose my colours.

I prepared the Misty Moonlight card base. Then I made the two crossover panels using Basic White, Silver Foil and a piece of Misty Moonlight patterned paper from the Whimsy & Wonder 12″x 12″ Specialty Designer Paper.

Istamped the two Santas, Christmas tree and present sleigh for this card. Then I coloured and fussy cut each of them.

I painted some Craft Stampin’ Ink White Refill onto Santa’s white areas add a little texture and glimmer.

The crossover gatefold card is lots of fun to make – I will definitiely be using this fold more. When the card opens, the second Santa and his gift-filled sleigh are revealed.

The hill image is from the Penguin Place Stamp Set. It wasn’t until I saw this photo that I realised there was a mark and some slight abrasion of the cardstock, so I am definitely redoing the insert.

I may yet add some embellishments to the front of the card – still undecided at this time. The Christmas tree was then stamped on the front of the envelope.

As you can see I have used many Stampin’ Blends colours for this card. Colouring is such a lovely way to pass the time.

Do you enjoy colouring?

Until tomorrow’s post, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Be Jolly Cling Stamp Set [156370] $37.00	Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set [153313] $38.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $61.00	Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [156329] $26.00	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $14.25
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $15.25	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $8.75	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill [101780] $8.00
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154843] $15.50	Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153105] $15.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $15.50	Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154922] $15.50	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108] $15.50
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $15.50	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155520] $15.50	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958] $15.50	Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903] $15.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $15.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00