Make 10 beautiful cards (2 each of 5 designs) in 2021-2023 In Colors - Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Pale Papaya, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen. Class fee of $82.00 includes Color & Contour Bundle (stamp set & dies), 1/4 pkg of In Color DSP, pack of In Color Jewels, 10 card bases & envelopes, PDF Tutorial, Priority Shipping.
I sure am excited about this post. I had SOOOOOO much fun demonstrating lots of Embossing Folder Techniques in a recent Facebook Live. You are going to love all the different ways of using embossing folders adding more value to your embossing folders. Embossing folders are a small thing that can make a BIG impact on our cards and paper crafts. The cards and techniques I show in this video feature Stampin' Up!'s brand new Fern 3D Embossing Folder. Definitely a new favorite embossing folder for me. I hope you find this video helpful and inspiring and fun too. I'd love to see how you use some of these easy and fun embossing folder techniques.
Cutting Dimensions:
Card base = 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2" on long side, fold in half.
Basic White card stock inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
Basic White card stock for embossing = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2
Card stock layers for So Saffron and Evening Evergreen cards = 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
2 rectangle corner layers for Soft Succulent cards = 3" x 4 1/4" or size of your choice.
Metallic Gold strips = 1/2" x 3 1/2"
The 2 cards below show the difference between the "embossed" and "debossed" sides of the card stock.
For the 2 cards below I applied Soft Succulent Ink to one side of the embossing folder with a Blending Brush, embossed the white card stock, then cleaned the embossing folder and then repeated the process inking the other side of the embossing folder before embossing the white card stock.
For the following 2 cards, I embossed the white card stock pieces, then applied ink. I used a Blending Brush to apply Evening Evergreen ink to the embossed card stock on the left and used a Stampin' Sponge to apply Evening Evergreen ink to the embossed card stock on the right. Two very different looks, a softer look versus a bolder look.
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I have an incredible Class to Go to introduce to you today. My Wild & Sweet Class to Go is the first of many to come featuring fabulous new products from the Stampin' Up! 2022 - 2023 Annual Catalog. With 3 great options to choose from, I have something for everyone - full class kit including stamp set, class kit without stamp set, and PDF Tutorial only! Choose the option that's best for you.
Deadline to order & pay is Tuesday, May 10.
Option 1: Wild & Sweet Class to Go = $48.00 Includes Wild & Sweet Stamp Set, pack of Lovely Layers Vellum, supplies to make 8 cards, PDF Tutorial sent via email, and Priority Shipping.
Option 2: Card Supplies = $32.00 Includes pack of Lovely Layers Vellum, supplies to make 8 cards, PDF Tutorial sent via email, shipping to your home. This option does NOT include the Wild & Sweet Stamp Set needed to complete the cards.
Option 3: PDF Tutorial Only = $15.00 Includes supply list, color photos, cutting dimensions & instructions to make 8 cards. PDF Tutorial will be sent via email on or before May 20th.
Add Ons: Those purchasing Wild & Sweet Class to Go Option 1 or 2 may add the following Stampin' Up! products to their order at catalog price without additional shipping charges: Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Refill, Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1, and Bough Punch.
To purchase Option 1 or 2, please email me for link to order & pay.
To purchase Option 3, click on PDF STORE in red bar at the top of this page.
BIG NEWS for my Stampin' Peace Friends:
Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator May 3 - 31 by purchasing the In Color Starter Kit. Get $125 of Stampin' Up! product of your choice PLUS a selection of new In Color Products. For a limited time only, you'll receive $66.50 of In Color Products FREE including In Color Grid Paper, In Color Ink Pad Collection, In Color Cardstock Assortment Collection, and In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Assortments. That's a grand total of $191.50 in product for just $99 plus tax and IT ALL SHIPS FREE for an additional savings of $21.
Once you purchase your Starter Kit, you'll enjoy a discount on all your future purchases plus the opportunity for more rewards and perks from Stampin' Up! and me too. All my Merry Stampers Team Members are welcome to join our private Facebook Group where we share creative idea and more. AND all my Merry Stampers Team Members get access to all my Class to Go PDF Tutorials FREE! So what do you say? Want to be a part of our community of fun, friendship, and sharing?
Contact me to discuss the amazing Stampin' Up! opportunity, find out how joining my Merry Stampers Team can benefit you, and have your questions answered.
Thanks very much for checking out today's blog post. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to share what I do with you. Please let me know how I can be of assistance to you. If you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. Contact me for a complimentary 2022 - 2023 Annual Catalog.
We all love word dies for making fabulous cards, scrapbook pages, collages, and more. In this video demonstration, I'll introduce you to a fun technique using the Amazing Thanks Dies and all our word dies. Watch, then put your word dies to use in a new way!
Cutting Dimensions for Fresh Freesia Thanks Card:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4" on long side
Card stock layer on front = 5 1/4" x 4"
Basic White inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
Below you'll see additional ways to use the Amazing Thanks Dies. I love having several ways we can use our Stampin' Up! products.
For this card I used both the Amazing Silhouette Stamp Set and Amazing Thanks Dies. Stamping in Shaded Spruce ink directly onto the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper really adds a lot of interest to this card. Card stock colors used were Shaded Spruce and Basic Gray.
Cutting Dimensions for Tree Thanks Card above:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4" on long side
Card stock layer on front = 5" x 3 3/4"
DSP = 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
Basic White inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
Cutting Dimensions for You Are Amazing Card above:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4" on long side
DSP 1 = 5 1/4" x 4"
DSP 2 = 5 1/4" x 2"
Basic White inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
Making one card is fun but making two is even better. You can die cut once and make 2 cards by using both the negative and positive pieces from your die cutting. As shown in the pair of cards below, I die cut the word Thanks from Pattern Party DSP. I used that large piece of DSP with the words cut out for one card front and and adhered the die cut word itself to the front of a second card. Card stock used to make this card is Granny Apple Green and Basic White.
Cutting Dimensions for Granny Apple Green Thanks Cards above:
Card bases = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4" on long side
Basic White layer on front = 5" x 3 3/4"
DSP or Basic White layer = 4" x 3 1/2"
DSP strip on 2nd card = 4" x 3/8"
Basic White inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
Die cut 'thanks' from DSP. Use the DSP with word hole on 1st card. Use die cut 'thanks' on 2nd card.
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Thanks for visiting my blog for creative ideas and stamping and paper crafting tips and techniques. I hope you found this post helpful and that it has inspired you to stamp and craft!
On a personal note, thank you to all who inquired about the bridal shower Emily and I hosted for Andrea last Sunday. It was a fun day filled with family, friends, love, and happiness. To see all the Stampin' Up! touches I used on decorations and favors, click here.
In today's Facebook Live video replay, you'll see a fun technique using paper strips done 2 ways - one with card stock strips, the other with a piece of DSP cut into strips. A piece of Window Sheet is used as a base for the strips. With so many card stock colors and Designer Series Paper with various card layouts, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy watching my demonstration, the put this technique to use in your own craft room. It's easy and makes creating and sending your handmade cards even more fun. Plus the people who receive your cards are sure to smile with delight and gratitude. So click on the video below then give the floating strips technique a try today.
Confession Time: I have to admit, I totally forgot to "float" the window sheet with card stock strips by adhering it to my card stock with Stampin' Dimensionals. Hello??? You know how much I love using Stampin' Dimensionals, right? I use them on nearly every card I make. Yet, I forgot to use them on my Floating Strips Card above. Ooooops. It's still a pretty card and you get the idea, right!
I adhered DSP strips to Window Sheet in order then cut out a circle from it with the largest Layering Circles Dies and my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Using dies to cut out your Floating Strips adds even more variety and possibilities for creating unique cards. Yep, my strips are floating on this card! LOL
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FYI: The Sweet As A Peach Bundle and MINI Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine used in this demonstration are on sale in March only along with 12 other bundles. Click here to see all the products included in our Savings are in Bloom Promotion.
Be sure to check out the Savings are in Bloom Promotion. The Sweet As A Peach Bundle and MINI Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine are 20% off in March only along with 12 other fabulous bundles.
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Oh, Abstract Beauty 4" x 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's filled with bright colors and fun patterns and images. It's a size we haven't seen in Designer Series Paper in many years. That's why I wanted to share some quick and easy card layouts using the Abstract Beauty 4" x 6" DSP in my December 31st Facebook Live. Think of the layouts you see in this Video Replay as "Mini One Sheet Wonders". They'll help you create fun cards in no time with just a few supplies.
Cutting Dimensions for You're Amazing Card above:
Card base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on long side.
Abstract Beauty DSP is 4" x 6" = cut to 4" x 5 1/4", flip over 3/4" strip.
Basic White card stock = 1" x 3"
Cutting Dimensions for Night of Navy Cards above:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 /12", score at 4 1/4" on long side
Abstract Beauty 4" x 6" DSP = Cut to 4" x 5 1/2". Then cut into two pieces each measuring 2" x 5 1/2". Cut the 4" x 1/2" in half to use on Sympathy card above.
Cutting Dimensions for black/white/gold cards above:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on long side
Basic White card stock = 5 1/4" x 4"
Abstract Beauty 4" x 6" DSP = Cut to 4" X 5 1/4". Turn horizontally and cut three 1 3/4" x 4" strip. Turn each strip horizontally and cut into 1 3/4" x square. You should now have six 1 3/4" squares with leftover pieces.
Use the three 1/2" x 1 3/4" strips for the banners on each of the cards.
Use 3/4" x 4" strip on inside of one of the cards.
New January - June Mini Catalog Products
Please note that the Abstract Beauty 4" x 6" DSP (#158039 - $15) and Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136 - $10) are available to purchase beginning January 4th, therefore, there is no link for them today, January 3rd. The Special Moments Stamp Set (#158081) is available FREE with a $100 Stampin' Up! order placed during our Sale-A-Bration promotion January 4th - February 28th, 2022.
Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.
I'm so excited to see what 2022 brings both personally and professionally. I look forward to sharing lots more creative inspiration, stamping tips and techniques, and fun projects with you through my Facebook Lives, Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe Blog Posts, and YouTube Channel.
Be sure to tune in for my January 4th Facebook Live at 11am EST on Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe for my New Catalog Tour!
In this Facebook Live Video Replay, I demonstrate how to make Gate Fold Cards 2 ways. Both of the cards you see me make feature the Angels of Peace Stamp Set and Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper. The cards are beautiful and so easy to make. Enjoy the video demonstration. Be sure to note the cutting and scoring dimensions below the video. I hope you'll give these 2 Gate Fold Cards a try. I'd love to see what you create.
We are in the final month of our Holiday Mini Catalog. Lots of products are retiring so get them while you still can. All retiring products are available while supplies last only. Click here to view the Last Chance Products. Some products are discounted!!!
Please enter my December Host Code FGC2SSXB then click APPLY on the shopping cart page when ordering online. Do not enter Host Code if your order is $150 or more (before shipping & tax) as you will receive Stampin' Rewards.
Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack too as many more items were added on December 1st. The deals are amazing, and like the Last Chance Products, all Clearance Rack items are available while supplies last only. Click here to view the Clearance Rack.
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I hope you enjoyed today's post and found it to be helpful and inspiring. I wish you happy card making today and always. And remember the joy you feel when you make a card is also felt when you send the card. So make someone's day by sending a hand stamp card today!
Happy Friday, or FriYAY, as some say. And what a fabulous Friday it is. The fall weather in central Ohio is beautiful. Perhaps, I'll take my first visit to the Circleville Pumpkin Show this weekend.
I think now is a great time to spoil each of you with a little something. How about a Free Friday Download? This one features the Merriest Moments Stamp Set and coordinating Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder along with the Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper. It's a gorgeous card to send during the merriest season of all.
Below is my video demonstration of other cards made with the Merriest Moments Stamp Set and Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder I did last month. Enjoy!
Thanks for being a Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe follower and supporter. I appreciate you.
Here's a project to help you spread holiday cheer! Make this holiday gift card holder featuring the Delivering Cheer Stamp Set and Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper. It's easy and makes giving (and receiving) gift cards fun. See a demonstration from start to finish and pick up tips on paper piecing, using Blender Pens, and creating a clever card closure too.
There's so much to love about this gift card holder - the Paper Piecing of the coat, pretty Holiday Rhinestones for tree ornaments, a clever card closure, and pretty Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper.
The Tailored Tag Punch was used to hold this gift card holder closed.
I also used the Tailored Tag Punch to punch a notch in the gift card pocket.
Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store or contact me to order.
Below is another gift card holder made with the Delivering Cheer Stamp Set. This one uses the Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper and it's coordinating colors of Polished Pink, Mint Macaron, and Misty Moonlight. It's perfect for a birthday or other significant event worthy of celebrating and gift card giving.
Thanks for visiting today's blog post on Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you found this post to be helpful and inspiring!
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I LOVE when I discover ways to use my Stampin' Up! products in unexpected ways. I especially love discovering ways to use my holiday products year round, not just for the holiday season. In this video, you'll see that I use the Christmas Bells in the Gingerbread Dies collection to make stunning cards for weddings, anniversaries, engagements, and bridal showers. This idea was definitely not something I thought of when I purchased the Frosted Gingerbread Bundle, but I'm so glad it came to me later.
Which is your favorite wedding card, the Basic White or Very Vanilla? Mine is the white one. My daughter Andrea is getting married in June and is wearing white, and the Soft Succulent color of the ribbon on this card is very similar to the color of her bridesmaids' dresses. I think this will be a wonderful wedding or bridal shower card to use for this special event in our family.
Cutting Dimensions for 2 cards shown above:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score & fold at 4 1/4" on long side
Card stock layer embossed with Tasteful Textile EF = 5 1/4" x 4"
card stock layer for stamping = 4 1/4" x 3"
I used Silver and Gold Foil paper to make 25th Anniversary and 50th Anniversary cards. They look so elegant!
Cutting Dimensions for Silver & Gold Anniversary cards:
Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score & fold at 4 1/4" on long side
Card stock layer embossed with Tasteful Textile EF = 5 1/4" x 4"
Silver/Gold layer = 4" x 2 3/4"
Card stock layer for stamping = 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store or contact me to order.
For today's Quick Tip Tuesday, I'm demonstrating how to make "frames" to use on your cards, scrapbook pages, and collages. It's super easy and gives even more versatility to your dies when you mix and match them to use in this unique way. Take a look and give it a try. You'll be glad you did!
Here's the card I made using the Pale Papaya frame I made in the video above. I used the largest Scalloped Contour Die with the 3rd largest Stitched Rectangle Die. It's easy to mix and match dies and the possibilities are endless. Consider making frames of different sizes and widths or even different shapes of dies like circles.
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Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you found today's Quick Tip Video helpful and inspiring. I'd love to see the frames you create for your projects by mixing and matching your dies!
REMINDERS:
Today, September 28th, is the LAST DAY to order your Beauty of Tomorrow Class to Go.
My Beauty of Tomorrow Class to Go is one you do not want to miss. It's pretty. It has truly special sentiments. It brings a bit of Autumn to your crafting. Class fee includes Beauty of Tomorrow Bundle, card supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), 2 yards Gold Shimmer Ribbon, PDF Tutorial, and Shipping.
Please email me for link to order & pay by September 28th.
3 Great Options to choose from so there is something for everyone!
Option 1: Beauty of Tomorrow Class to Go = $72 ***Receive a Free Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item with the purchase of Option 1.
Option 3: PDF Tutorial Only sent via email = $15.00
Add Ons: Those purchasing Option 1 or 2 may add the following items to their Beauty of Tomorrow Class to Go order at catalog price with no additional shipping charge.
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad @ $7.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad @ $7.50
Schedule of Beauty of Tomorrow Class to Go:
September 28th - Deadline to order & pay.
September 29th - Stampin' Up! order will be placed for Class to Go kits.
October 4th - 7th - Class kits will be prepped, packaged, & labeled for shipping.
October 8th - Class to Go Kits will ship.
Interested??? Please email me for link to order & pay by September 28th.
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Enjoy a nigh of crafting with our Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. Be sure to subscribe or order by October 10th to get this kit! This is a great way to get your holiday card making going! Or make alternate projects with the kit contents.
When you picture a peaceful Christmas, what comes to mind? Do you see snow outside your window, softly swirling through the sky? A tree trimmed with tinsel, a fire crackling nearby? Maybe you’re dreaming of decorating a holly jolly gingerbread house. Can you catch a whiff of Christmas cookies wafting through the air?
Whatever it is you think about when Christmas comes to town, picture a peaceful Christmas with the Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit! This glimmering and gleaming kit is your creative kickstart to Christmas cardmaking. With sprinkles of snow, shimmering silver skies, and heartwarming holiday wishes, you’ll have enough elements and embellishments to create 10 Christmas cards and coordinating envelopes.
Speaking of coordination, make even more Christmas magic with Peaceful Place products! Our stunning Peaceful Place Suite Collection (item 156277) pairs perfectly with the kit’s components. Brew a cup of cocoa, snuggle up with a soft blanket, and prepare for a cozy craft night in!
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Sale-A-Bration is the BEST time to purchase Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions because of all the extra perks...see the chart below. AND it's a great way to start your holiday shopping!
Please let me know how I can serve you in your Stampin' Up! needs...or wants!
The best parts about my Stampin' Up! community is the relationships and friendships built and the sharing of creative ideas, tips, and techniques. Learning and sharing of creative projects never gets old and is what keeps me motivated!
As part of a Demonstrator Collaboration with my friend and fellow SU! Demonstrator, I created this card based on a layout I saw on Anna Helman's blog. Click here to see Anna's original project.
I love that this card layout not only showcases the beautiful Tidings of Christmas Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper but also helps me use up those leftover strips that accumulate. I'm so happy with the way this card turned out.
What a wonderful sentiment from the Evergreen Elegance Stamp Set to send this card to special friends.
Just the right amount of layers, prints, and embellishments to add interest to this card.
Cutting Dimensions:
Evening Evergreen card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored & folded at 4 1/4"
Evening Evergreen layer = 2 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Basic White layer = 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Striped DSP = 1" x 4" and 2" x 4"
Red, green, white DSP (2 pieces) = 1" x 4"
Basic White banner = 3/4" x 4"
Basic White inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link to be directed to my online store or contact me to order.
