I absolutely love Poinsettia of all colors and sizes, perhaps, because I have a December birthday. When I first saw the Poinsettia Place Suite in our Stampin' Up! 2020 Holiday Catalog, I just knew I had to have it. I love the Poinsettia Petal with matching Poinsettia Dies that cut AND emboss the veins in the poinsettia petals. The Designer Series Paper is gorgeous and the Beaded Pearls so elegant. These products are featured in the Facebook Live video replay below in which I demonstrate how to make a Shadow Box Card. Making this Fun Fold Card is actually quite a simple process, and the Shadow Box cards fits nicely in a standard medium envelope as it is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" when lying flat.

Here are two very different card both made with the Poinsettia Place Suite. Mixing and matching products makes for endless possibilities in creating pretty poinsettia cards for the holidays.

The Red Velvet poinsettia pairs beautifully with the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper used on the front of this Shadow Box. The design of the Poinsettia Place DSP on the inside of this Shadow Box card matches the design on the Plush Poinsettia Paper on the front of the card. So many beautiful details coordinating on this gorgeous card.



I've changed quite a few elements in the 2nd poinsettia Shadow Box card I made. The card base is made of Old Olive card stock on front and Whisper White for the back/inside layer. I moved the Poinsettia Place DSP to the front of the card, changed out the sentiment for a larger one and embellished the card front with Holiday Rhinestones in gold. The poinsettia is made of Red Foil Paper, uses the Beaded Pearl for its center, and has loops of Old Olive Ribbon with a sparkly edge behind it. 

The Poinsettia Dies not only cut out poinsettia petals. They also emboss veins in the petals.

Here are a couple different views of the Shadow Box Card. 

Cutting Dimensions:

• Cut 2 pieces of card stock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". With card stock in horizontal direction, score at 1/2" and 1" on both ends.
• Cut DSP for front and/or inside 4 1/4" x 3 1/2".

Stampin' Up! products used in Poinsettia Shadow Box Cards - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Poinsettia Place Suite Collection (English) [155109] $94.00	Poinsettia Petals Bundle (English) [155148] $56.50	Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153475] $27.00	Poinsettia Dies [153522] $36.00	Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper [153487] $11.50
Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper [153486] $11.00	Red Velvet Paper [153490] $6.00	Red & Green Foil Sheets [153510] $10.00	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25
Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Wrapped In Christmas Cling Stamp Set (English) [153481] $22.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50	Beaded Pearls [153534] $8.00
All The Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack [153541] $8.00	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Layering Ovals Dies [151771] $35.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

May you find beauty in today and throughout the holiday season and always.

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. I appreciate you. 

Finally, I took some time to create with the Boho Indigo Product Medley. What a beautiful assortment of products from the stamp set and dies to the 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, many sheets of cut outs in Very Vanilla and metallic gold, two ribbons, and felt flower embellishments. It truly is a great value at $70. This is the first card I made with the Boho Indigo products. I'll definitely be making many more. 

I love the gold accents of the labels in the Boho Indigo Product Medley.

These felt flowers with bead centers come in two sizes in the Boho Indigo Product Medley and the Refill Pack. Just add a Mini Glue Dot to the back and add to your cards and other paper crafts.

Ah, I love this card in every way. It has so many details yet is simple and elegant too. This card would be wonderful for so many reasons or occasions. Or don't put a sentiment on it and use it as a note card.

Cutting Dimension:

• Very Vanilla card base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" x on long side, fold in half.
• Night of Navy card stock - 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" and 4 3/8" x 2 5/8"
• Boho Indigo DSP - 5 1/4" x 4"
  
• Very Vanilla - 4 1/4" x 2 1/2"

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Boho Indigo Product Medley (English) [153132] $70.00	Boho Indigo Product Medley Refill [153925] $23.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $7.50	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes [107300] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

As promised, here are some pics of my Tri-Fold Shutter Card featuring the beautiful Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper.

If you missed my Facebook Live Demonstration on how to make a Tri-Fold Shutter Card, you can see it by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/308MmRh.  Trust me it's much easier to make than it looks. Simply use the template and cutting dimensions below and follow my video demonstration.

Tri-Fold Shutter Card Template

Cutting & Scoring Directions:  Cut card stock 5 1/2" x 10 1/2".  With card stock in horizontal position, score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 7", and 8 3/4". Turn card stock to vertical position and cut 1 1/2" in from each long side between the first and last score lines ONLY as indicated by red lines in photo above. (Be sure to watch video demonstration above to see how I do this.)

Cutting dimensions for DSP: There are 5 different sizes of DSP to cut. Choose up to 3, 4, or 5 different patterns of DSP to use. 

• A - cut 2 - 1 1/2" W  x  5 1/4" H
• B - cut 4 - 1 1/2" W  x  1 1/4" H
• C - cut 2 - 3 1/4" W  x  1 1/4" H
• D - cut 2 - 1 1/2" W  x  2 1/4" H
• E - cut 1 - 3 1/4" W  x  2 1/4" H

Stampin' Up! products used in this card - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Poinsettia Place Suite Collection (English) [155109] $94.00	Poinsettia Petals Bundle (English) [155148] $56.50	Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153475] $27.00	Poinsettia Dies [153522] $36.00	Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper [153487] $11.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $9.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Timeless Label Punch [149516] $18.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

I'm excited to share with you the Triple Layer Stamping Technique. I demonstrated this technique in a recent Facebook Live. The cards I show in my video feature a traditional theme with the holly & berries stamp from the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set, a Stampin' Up! favorite returning for a second holiday season. I hope you'll watch my video and learn this wonderful stamping technique then apply it to your own hand stamped cards. Cutting dimensions and a complete supply list can be found below.

I love holly & berries. They're such a traditional part of Christmas and holiday decor. I knew the holly & berries stamp from the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set would be perfect for making a traditional Christmas card with the Triple Layer Stamping Technique. I love these card. How about you?

The stamped and colored holly & berries dress up the envelopes as much as they do the cards themselves.

The sentiment inside the card is a continuation of the sentiment on the front of the card. I love when Stampin' Up! pairs sentiments for both inside and outside of our hand stamped cards.

The card below is the vertical version of the card above.

Cutting Dimensions:

• Colored Card Stock- 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" for card base, 4 1/4" x 3", and 3 1/4" x 2"
• Whisper White Card Stock - 5 1/4" x 4", 4" x 2 3/4", and 3" x 1 3/4"

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En) [150464] $21.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144598] $9.00	Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154890] $9.00	Mossy Meadow 3/8" (1 Cm) Diagonal Stripe Ribbon [153542] $7.50
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Happy stamping, friends.

The Snow Wonder is a festive and fun stamp set with a darling old-fashioned looking snowman. But, don't over look the little holiday wreath stamp in it. I used that image and a lovely sentiment to make this traditional holiday card. Enjoy the photos. Then download the Free Project I provided so you can make this card. Change up the color combination for alternate versions of this holiday card.

Lots of layers but still a simple card.

I stamped the wreath in Old Olive ink then colored with Stampin' Blends in Old Olive and Real Red.

I love this greeting and its font.

Download Project Sheet - Snow Wonder Holiday Wreath Card

Stampin' Up! supplies used in today's card - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Snow Wonder Bundle (English) [155185] $49.50	Snow Wonder Cling Stamp Set [153344] $22.00	Snow Time Dies [153564] $33.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] $9.00	Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper [153492] $11.50
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $30.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Happy Holiday Card Making Season, my Stampin' Peace friends. Please let me know how I can assist you in your holiday card making.

PS...Don't forget select Designer Series Papers from both the Annual Catalog and Holiday Catalog are 15% off through October 31st. 

Click here to see which DSP's are on sale now.

This may be my new favorite Fun Fold Card. Why??? Because it stands up! My Facebook Live Video Replay below shows you how to make this standing fun fold card I demonstrated recently. You'll be amazed at just how easy it is. Be prepared to watch and be impressed, then make your own. This card will have people admiring you and your handmade cards.

Standing Fun Fold Cards are easy to make when you follow my video demonstration above.

Who knew that one little Gilded Gem would be so important for this card. This embellishment keeps your card in standing position.

These cards make great masculine cards and are great to give to those who love to travel and see the world.

The sample card I made for my Facebook Live shows the sentiment centered on the card front.

Cutting Dimensions:

• Card base - 4 1/4" x 11", score at 2 3/4" on each end, fold flaps in to meet in middle.
• Bottom Flap - Cut 2 pieces 4" x 2 1/2" to cover front & back sides of bottom flap.
• Brass Foil - 5 1/4" x 4" and 3 3/4" x 3"
• Designer Series Paper - 5" x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White card stock for stamping - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White card stock for inside of card - 5 1/4" x 4"

Stampin' Up! supplies used - click on any link below to be directed to my online store for convenient ordering.

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $19.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper [152491] $15.00	Brass Foil Sheets [153057] $5.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897] $8.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Gilded Gems [152478] $7.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Seize the day. The world is yours. Nurture yourself and make your dreams come true. AND, do something creative everyday.

It's time to get your spooky on and create some fun Halloween cards for all your little ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates, and favorite trick-or-treaters everywhere. Here's a quick and easy card sure to delight little ones and big ones who still love acting like kids on Halloween. Be sure to download my free PDF Project Sheet below the photos for supply list, cutting dimensions, and instructions.

The Festive Corner Halloween stamp makes a fun "surprise inside".

Iridescent Pearls make great spider bodies.

Download Project Sheet - Festive Corners Halloween Spiders

 Stampin' Up! products used in card above - click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Festive Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set [153462] $17.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Iridescent Pearls [153549] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Embossing takes your handmade cards to an extraordinary level. Whether you emboss with embossing folders or embossing powders & heat tool, your cards are sure to impress. You can do both of these techniques on all sorts of papers including card stock, vellum, and foil paper. In the video demonstration below, I'll show you "dry" embossing with the Evergreen Forest 3-D Embossing Folder and "heat" embossing with Gold Embossing Powder and Heat Tool. Both of these techniques will help you create extraordinary cards.

The Evergreen Forest 3-D Embossing Folder with the Brass Foil Paper makes this card simple yet elegant.

The Brushed Metal Card Stock pack has 2 sheets each of the 3 colors used on this card. All 3 colors are gorgeous and work well with the Gold Cards & Envelopes.

There is such beautiful detail in the Evergreen Forest 3-D Embossing Folder.

I used both the embossing folder technique and heat embossing technique on these 2 cards.

The Banners Pick A Punch gives you 2 choices of how to punch banners with 1/2", 3/4", and 1" strips.

 Stampin' Up! products used in cards above - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Gold Cards & Envelopes [153532] $10.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Brass Foil Sheets [153057] $5.00	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $15.00	Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder [153576] $10.00
For Unto Us Cling Stamp Set [153335] $21.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Versamark Refill [102193] $6.00	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $6.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00
Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $9.00	Metallic Pearls [146282] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00	Banners Pick A Punch [153608] $23.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. I appreciate you and wish you bright days ahead.

I'm sharing some fun videos from Stampin' Up! celebrating World Card Making Day! Check them out.  

#makeacardsendacard

Happy card making today and always. And remember, the best thing about card making is spreading love by sending our handmade cards.

Thanks for celebrating World Card Making Day with me and for giving me the opportunity to share what I love doing with you.