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Hello! I am so very pleased that you have popped by to see my latest side step card. I hope you like it.

Yes, this is my third side step card in three days. (I promise there won’t be another one tomorrow!!!)

I have featured the same products as yesterday – Best Chapter Stamp Set and Pattern Party Designer Series Paper. This DSP is only available to order if you have placed an order, or have hosted an event, that is at least $310 AUD in value. With that total, you earn STAMPIN’ REWARDS starting at 10% – so, a $310 order earns you $31, which is the cost of this 48 sheet DSP pack. If you want more information about Stampin’ Rewards contact me.

This was meant to be my first Facebook Live project. However, I was having challenges colouring directly onto the stamp using my Stampin’ Write Markers™. So, I did what many of us are doing during challenging times, I ‘pivoted’.

I chose a different sentiment from the set and used Classic Stampin’ Pads in Granny Apple Green and Misty Moonlight instead of the Markers.

Just like yesterday’s card, I cut and adhered the strips of DSP to the card front. For this card, I needed to mindful of the colour sequence of each line – all three panels were cut 1″ longer than needed; the two 7/8″ strips were trimmed back 1″ from the top and the centre panel was trimmed back 1″ from the bottom. This is the same technique that I used for the Christmas in July card from Wednesday.

The sentiment was cut with a different shape from the Tasteful Labels Dies. I fussy cut the ‘Chapter’ and ‘Happy Housewarming’ elements and popped them up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I wrapped a length of Misty Moonlight Ribbon around the bottom section of the card front and tied it in place. Strips of the DSP were adhered to the card insert and envelope. My final touch was to use the Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend to colour three Opal Rounds. They look awesome on the sentiment panel.

I think it is great to see some of the products used in various projects. These are the majority that I used for today’s card. I have realised that I need to order some more of Misty Moonlight Ribbon – I onlt have about 4″ left and none in my standby drawer.

Do you know someone who is about to move into a new home? Would they like a ‘Happy Housewarming’ card from you?

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.

Best Chapter Photopolymer Stamp Set [154499] $30.00	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $31.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $54.00	Opal Rounds [154289] $13.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $15.50
Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $10.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $15.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $13.00
Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $12.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

Hello and welcome! I am delighted that you have decided to pop by and see my latest project.

Yesterday I shared a Christmas in July card for the Freshly Brewed Project blog hop that I participate in. It was a simple side step card and it has inspired me to make another one – or, two.

I made today, and tomorrow’s, card during my Facebook Live this week. The featured products were the Best Chapter Stamp Set and Pattern Party 12″x 12″ Designer Series Paper.

This is quite a simple card, made up of the side step structure, that showcases the DSP and a colourful die cut sentiment.

The first step was to cut and adhere the Designer Series Paper to the three panels, as you can see. Then I added the ribbon elements to the bottom section.

Once that was done, I used my Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment using five coordinating colours – using Stampin’ Write Markers™. The beauty of the Stamparatus is that I can add more ink to a section if it doesn’t stamp strongly the first time. I cut the sentiment using one of the Tasteful Labels Dies. The word ‘strong’ was first stamped in Crushed Curry and it just didn’t work. I decided to restamp it in Misty Moonlight and trim it down before popping it over the original using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the ‘You’ve Got This’ message on the card insert and placed a strip of DSP onto the front of the envelope. To finish the card front I added some Opal Rounds.

I am looking forward to sharing the next card tomorrow – I think it will show you just how versatile this stamp set is going to be.

Who do you know who is “strong, brilliant and beautiful” that you could send this card to?

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.

Best Chapter Photopolymer Stamp Set [154499] $30.00	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $31.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $54.00	Opal Rounds [154289] $13.00	1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim [153658] $12.25
Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620] $17.50	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157] $52.50	Subtles Stampin' Write Markers [147156] $52.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25
Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $12.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

Hello and welcome to my Wednesday blog hop post. I am so pleased that you have taken the time to pop by.

So, it is Wednesday and it is time for my Freshly Brewed Projects blog hop post. Make sure you scroll all the way to the end of this post to check out what the other Freshly Brewed participants have created for you.

At the moment I have a few current Christmas related products, as I await my preorder from the soon to be released Mini Catalogue. And, there is a whole lot of holiday happiness to be found in there.

So here is the card I created for this this blog hop – I hope you like it.

I knew that I wanted to use the Evergreen Elegance Bundle and I found a design from the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper pack that would coordinate successfully. Then I decided to create a simple side step card, using Misty Moonlight as the card base. I carefully measured and positioned the pieces of DSP so that the split images aligned (the side pieces are both 1″ shorter from the top and longer at the bottom).

Then I wrapped and ties a length of the Misty Moonlight/silver Baker’s Twine from the Flower for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. I used a Mini Glue Dot to secure the bow in place. Then I punched three lengths of trees using the Evergreen Border Punch. One of these had some Misty Moonlight ink daubed onto the tree tops. You can see where I attached the trees. The tops of the trees were given a little Clear Wink of Stella to help them shine. I also added some 2020-2022 In Colour Square Gems (Misty Moonlight) to the card front.

And, I am sure that you know me well enough by now, I never leave a card insert or envelope ‘naked’. I used one of the tree images from the Evergreen Elegance Stamp Set to ‘dress’ these.

The Christmas greeting was stamped and fussy cut before being added to the front of the card. As you can see, my fussy cutting is still a work in prgress but I am getting better.

I am looking forward to using the new Evergreen Border Punch again – there are a few ideas swirly around in my brain at the moment. Let’s see if I have something else to share with you soon. It has been a while since I have used my Sponge Daubers – it is quite easy to forget how helpful our tools can be.

Although Christmas in Australia is typically hot and may be humid, it is a wish for many people to enjoy a white Christmas all rugged up in front of a fire watching snow fall outside.

Happy Christmas in July. Now, pop on over and see what the other Freshly Brewed crew have made to share with you.

• Leonie Schroder
• Michele Miller
• Jeanne Moss

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.

Evergreen Elegance Bundle (English) [155579] $70.00	Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set [153313] $38.00	Evergreen Border Punch [153603] $40.00	Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155841] $20.00
Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620] $17.50	2020–2022 In Color Square Gems [155572] $14.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $14.25
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $15.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $13.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00