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]

Going to be gone a bit

Hello to all my blog followers.  I will be signing off for two weeks to attend my sons wedding in California.  I hope to return with wonderful stories, great pictures and lots of inspiration.  I encourage you to look back at some of the previous posts and pick one or two to recreate using current papers, stamps and dies.  

LUXE FOLIAGE SYMPATHY CARDS

Today’s cards feature the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper which is a product of the month.  That means you can purchase this paper while supplies last for just $5 with a qualifying $75 purchase.  I saw some cards that Mary Knabe created with this paper on Pinterst and was inspired to make some of my own.  Here is what I came up with…

The card bases are Very Vanilla cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut two pieces of Peaceful Pine cardstock to 3 ¾ x 5” and added it to the front of the cards.  Then I cut two a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to 3 ½ x 4 ¾” and embossed them using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and added those to the center of the green layers.  I cut two pieces of the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper to 1 ½ x 4 ¼” and cut the bottoms into a little flag (best part of this design is you can make 12 cards using just one 12 x 12” piece of the DSP) and added that to the left side of the card over about ¼” from the edge of the very vanilla. 

With the bases complete I punched out 2 circles using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch from Very Vanilla cardstock and stamped my sentiments “As you grieve may your memories comfort you, your faith strengthen you, and may hope heal your heart” and “Praying that the Lord’s promises bring you hope & comfort in the days ahead” using Peaceful Pine Ink.  Both of these sentiments are from one of my favorite stamp sets for creating these types of cards and it is Prayers & Promises.  I added those circles using Dimensionals and for a final embellishment I added three little green and gold gems (they are retired but there are lots of options you could use). 

I hope you enjoy these cards I certainly enjoyed making them.  As always, you can find the supplies to create these cards 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

Prayers & Promises Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167014]	Luxe Foliage 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168599]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167691]	Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [167679]
2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354]	Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [164049]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

A GLOW OF HARVEST HELLO

Today’s card features the Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper which is a Product of the Month.  That means you can purchase it for $5.00 with an order of $75 or more while supplies last.  This paper is one sided and while it doesn’t show well in pictures it is very shiny with soft colors that make beautiful cards.  I used a couple sheets of the paper and fussy cut out some pumpkins and some flowers and foliage for my card.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Early Espresso cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Cajun Craze cardstock that measured 4 1/8 x 6 3/8” and a layer of the Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper that measured 4 x 5 ¼”.  I added a strip of Cajun Craze cardstock that I had embossed with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder that measured 1 x 4 1/8”.  I fussy cut out three of the pumpkins one of the foliage pieces and two of the flowers from the DSP.  I added them to the card with Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals. 

For my sentiment I used the Sweetly Senitimental Hot Foil Dies and the Copper Hot Foil.  (This one set creates a total of 11 different sentiments that are all hot foiled and die cut at one time; I keep the extras in the package in a little bag so I can just grab one when I am in a hurry).  I used Copper Hot Foil on Early Espresso cardstock and I love how it tuned out.  I added this to my card front for the perfect finishing touch.

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic Beige cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added it to the card.  I added a strip of Cajun Craze cardstock that measured ¾ x 4” that I had embossed with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder.  I fussy cut out one of the pumpkins and one of the foliage pieces from the DSP and added it as well.  NOTE:  If you don't have the Hot Foil System or are not looking to spend that much on a new system any sentiment you have on hand or any die you have will work fine.  Use what you have!

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

Glow Of Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168598]	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]
Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies (English) [170052]	Copper Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170553]	Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [170009]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

A LITTLE FALL HELLO

Today’s card features the Simply Leaves Bundle along with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder (this is my new favorite embossing folder).  I used my trusty color wheel and selected Monocromatic which gave me the recommendation of: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso.  I also added a little of the Golden Glow which is one of this years in colors.  Now that the first day of Autumn has arrived I thought I needed to work on some fun fall cards to send to friends.  I love how this card turned out.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Early Espresso cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and embossed it with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder and added that to my card.  I stamped two leaves in Pecan Pie onto scraps of Pecan Pie cardstock using the Simply Leaves Bundle and punched them out using the coordinating punch from the bundle.  I did the same with two leaves using Pumpkin Pie cardstock and ink.  Once that was done, I adhered the two leave in pecan pie directly to the left side of my card and then added the two pumpkin pie ones using Dimensionals.  I stamped the sentiment “A little something to say hello” in Early Espresso Ink onto a piece of Golden Glow cardstock that I die cut using the label die from the Scalloped Blooms Dies.  I added this to the card with Dimensionals. 

I finished the card off with a triple bow made from Linen Thread attached with a Mini Glue Dot.  I also added five of the Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems to the front of the card.  This was a fast and easy card but it looks super cute.

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

Simply Leaves Bundle (English) [168165]	Scalloped Blooms Dies [167646]	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [163780]	Linen Thread [104199]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]