VELVET MEADOWS THINKING OF YOU (10-26-2026)

Today’s card features the beautiful Velvet Meadows Specialty Designer Series Paper (yes there are parts of the paper that are raised and feel like velvet) and the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set.  Sometimes you just need to let someone know that they are on your mind and that you care and a simple card is just what you need.  This card was inspired by a card I saw that was created by The Westcoast Papercrafter.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Peaceful Pine cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a piece of Basic Beige cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and then two pieces of Peaceful Pine cardstock to ½ x 5” (x2) and a piece of the Velvet Meadows Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) to 2 ¼ x5”.  I stamped my sentiment “Thinking of You” from the Phrases & Frames stamp set onto the upper right corner using Berry Burst Ink.  Next, I began to build my layers.  I started with my DSP and adhered it to the right side of the Basic Beige cardstock layer being sure to keep a consistent border on the right side and top and bottom.  Next, I added a strip of the Peaceful Pines cardstock to the left of that with that same border and finally I added the second strip of the Peaceful Pines to the left side of this layer again being sure to keep that same border.  Once that layer was done, I added Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon in the center of the two Peaceful Pines strips and tied it in a square knot.  I added this layer to my card base.

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped the sentiment “May your day be filled with love and happiness” from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set in Berry Burst Ink.  To finish the project off I cut a piece of the DSP to 2 x 6” and added it to the flap of my envelope.  This was a little narrow so I just trimmed the envelope a little (I hate to waste pretty DSP so I do this often so I can get more envelopes out of a single piece of DSP).  I did use a corner rounder on the corners of the envelope flap after I cut it down. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Velvet Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167904]	Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167691]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	Barely Blush 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167550]

AN ARCHED CHRISTMAS

Today’s card features the Noel Tidings Bundle and the Welcome Noel Dies.  I love how well these two sets work together and find myself often creating a card that uses both.  I also used the Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper on this card.  To be honest I fell in love with everything in this suite and ordered the whole thing.  I think you will like this card that I adapted from a card I saw on Pinterest created by Dloroes anger.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Peaceful Pine cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Pecan Pie that measured 4 1/8 x 5 3/8”.  Next, embossed a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock that measured 4 x 5 ¼” using the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder and added that to the card as well. 

I used two of the Everyday Arches Dies (the 4^th and 5^th largest) to cut two arches out of Crumbcake cardstock and the 6^th largest to cut an arch out of the Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I added the largest arch to the center of the card.  Next, I adhered the DSP arch to the smaller of the Crumbcake arch and adhered that to the center of the larger arch using Dimensionals.

I used the Welcome Noel Dies to cut out the house from Very Vanilla cardstock and the wreath from Peaceful Pine cardstock.  I used the same die to cut out a house in Gold Foil Sheet that I cut down and used behind the house for the windows.  I cut out the large oval wreath die from the Noel Tidings Dies and cut it apart to create two branches which I added behind my house.  I added the house to the front of the card, centering it towards the bottom of the arches. 

To finish of the front of the card I added a Gold Adhesive Backed Dot to the center of the wreath.  I stamped the sentiment “sending cheer” from the Noel Tidings Bundle onto a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock in Peaceful Pine Ink and using the Three Banner Punch I punched it out.  I added that to the top right of the arches.  Finally, I added a small bow made from Gold Stripped Mesh Ribbon. 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped the sentiments “from our home to yours” and “Merry Christmas” from the Noel Tidings Bundle in Peaceful Pine Ink.

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Noel Tidings Bundle (English) [168458]	Welcome Noel Dies [168464]	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466]	Neutral Noel 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168448]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]
Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167691]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [167679]
Three Banner Punch [167050]	Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon [165599]	Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [168467]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

DOUBLE DUTCH DOOR CHRISTMAS

Today’s card features both the Noel Tidings and the Welcome Noel Bundles along with the Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Last month one of my customers brought a photo of a double dutch door card and asked if I could teach her how to make one in an upcoming class.  So this is for you Cathy, I hope you like it.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Basic Beige cardstock cut to 8 ½ x 8 ½”.  I will add photos below that show to how I created the card base.

Step 1:

 

Finished:

Once I had my card base completed, I added the first layer which was Mossy Meadow cardstock that was cut to 2 ¾ x 4” and two pieces at 1 7/8 x 3”.  Next, it was time to add my Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I cut one piece to 3 ¾” wide by 2 ½” long and two pieces at 1 5/8” wide by 2 ¾” long (be sure to pay close attention to the direction of the design on the paper.  I then added these to my card. 

To finish the front of the card I cut a circle using the second largest of the circle dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies out of Basic White cardstock.  I stamped two of the trees from the Welcome Noel Bundle onto Basic Beige cardstock using Mossy Meadow Ink and die cut them using the coordinating dies from the bundle.  I die cut the house from the bundle out of Basic Beige cardstock and colored the roof with the Dark Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blend.  For the windows I used the house die and cut it out of Gold Foil Sheets and then trimmed it and added it to the back side of the house. 

To finish off the card I added the house to the center of the circle using Dimensionals.  I adhered one of the pine trees behind the house on the left side and added one to the top corner of the house on the left (adhering it to the house and using one Mini Dimensional as well).  I stamped my sentiment “from our home to yours” from the Noel Tidings Bundle onto a scrap of Basic Beige cardstock using Mossy Meadow Ink and die cut it using one of the dies from the bundle.  I adhered it across the bottom of the house using adhesive and Mini Dimensionals.  With everything adhered I adhered the circle to the bottom of the top Dutch door using Dimensionals (be sure not to add them below the bottom level of the door.  Finally, I added three of the Gold Adhesive Backed Dots.For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼”.  I stamped the sentiment “Merry Christmas” from the Noel Tidings Bundle onto it using Mossy Meadow Ink.   

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Noel Tidings Bundle (English) [168458]	Welcome Noel Bundle (English) [168465]	Neutral Noel 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168448]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [168467]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

WHETHER TO LAYER OR NOT

Today I challenged myself to make two cards, one with just one layer and another with an additional layer.  These cards feature the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper that is a Product of the Month.  Products of the Month are available while supplies last for just $5 with a qualifying $75 purchase.  Here is what I came up with…

CARD #1                                                                   CARD #2

The card base for both cards is Pecan Pie cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  

For Card #1, I added a layer of Gold Foil Sheets that measured 4 x 5 ¼” and then added a layer of Pecan Pie cardstock that measured 3 ¾ x 5” that I embossed using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.  

For Card #2, I cut a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and embossed it using the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder.  

This is where the difference in the two cards ends.  Next, I cut a piece of the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper to 1 ¼ x 3 ¾” and adhered it to a piece of Gold Foil Sheet that measured 1 ½ x 4”.   I added this to the right center of my card about 5/8” from the right side.  I die cut two of the leaf sets from the Boutique Blooms Dies out of Gold Foil (note: you can cut these out of the gold layer you cut for under the DSP before attaching those pieces together to save paper).  I cut a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock to 1 x 2” and stamped my sentiment “Have a fabulous day” onto it using Early Espresso Ink.  I mounted that onto a piece of Gold Foil that measured 1 1/8 x 2 1/8” and added that to my card using a Dimensional on the left side and adhering the right side directly to my DSP layer.  I tucked my little leaves under the sentiment and attached them to finish off the cards.

This shows you how the addition of something like a simple layer of gold foil can elevate a card or how you can keep it simple and easy.  The choice I yours and the style you chose reflects you so don’t be afraid to play with a design and make it your own.

I hope you enjoy these cards I certainly enjoyed making them.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Luxe Foliage 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168599]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]
Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [164049]	Boutique Blossoms Dies [167653]	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]