Showing posts with label Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp set. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp set. Show all posts

Monday, September 06, 2021

Use Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set and Fresh Freesia for a refreshing Christmas Card look

                      

  • Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set
  • Select a Fresh Freesia color palette for a novel Christmas look
  • Paper crafting fun with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit.

One of my favorite carry-over sets from past catalogs is the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and coordinating Pine Tree Punch.  Today, I used this combination to create a fresh, fun Christmas Card as I continue to build up my stash for the holidays.  I encourage you to get started now, by ordering the products you need so when you have a few hours of free time, you'll be able to begin your holiday cards, too.  I combined Fresh Freesia cardstock, A Fresh Freesia print from the In Color Designer Series Paper and Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon with both heat embossing and dry embossing to fashion today's cards.  Adding a few Pastel Pearls finished the card perfectly.  A quick reminder:  We've begun the final month of Sale-a-Bration.  Until 30 September, for each $50 or $100 order you place (less tax and shipping), you'll earn FREE Sale-A-Bration selections.

Download a free copy of the Sale-a-Bration Brochure here.



Handmade Christmas card using Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set


The basecard for this card is Fresh Freesia Cardstock.  Then a layer of Basic White Cardstock is dry embossed using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder.  This is one of the smaller embossing folders, so I needed to run the top half of the Basic White layer, and then the bottom half of the Basic White layer.  I didn't need to be too fussy about lining up the embossing folder in the middle of the layer because the middle is covered by a piece of the 2021-2023 In Color 6" X 6" Designer series Paper.  

Handmade Christmas Card using a novel Fresh Freesia color palette and Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp set


Then, I created an image layer using an Fresh Freesia oval scalloped layer and a Basic White oval using the retired Layering Ovals Dies.  There's an entire psychology around shapes and what they make you feel.  Ovals, with their softer angles, often represent magic and mystery, which we often feel from our childhood-memories of Christmas, along with the eternity of Christ's birth.   So, although the Layering Ovals dies are retired, I'll continue to use them for many of my designs.  


Two 2021 Christmas Cards using Pine Trees and novel Fresh Freesia color palette with Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!


Next, I selected a stamp from the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, stamped it in Versamark ink, and covered it with White embossing powder.  I used my heat tool to set the embossing powder, and punched out the pine tree shape using the Pine tree Punch, which coordinates with the Perfectly Plaid Stamp set.  Below the embossed tree, which is mounted on Dimensionals, I stamped a Merry Christmas sentiment from the For Unto Us Stamp Set, using Fresh Freesia ink.  I finished the card front by adding a bow in Fresh Freesia 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon, and adding 3 Pastel Pearls. 

Tools used to create a handmade Christmas Card featuring Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set


I love redoing past card designs using new colors and products.  This is a great card design to try in your favorite holiday colors. 

Visit my Stampin' Up! on-line store to place your order.  Use the September Host Code if your order is between $50-$149 before shipping and tax to qualify for a thank you gift for shopping with me.  Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify.  September Host Code:  Z7NVNE7B  

Recipe

  • Stamps:  Perfectly Plaid, For Unto Us
  • Ink:  Fresh Freesia, Versamark Ink
  • Paper:  Fresh Freesia, Basic White, In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper Assortments
  • Accessories: Layering Ovals Dies (retired), Pine Tree Punch, 3/8" Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Pastel Pearls, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Wintry 3 Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Dimensionals

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Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit - Order by 10 September 2021 

 

Experience everything the autumn season has to offer with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit.  This month's kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat boxes -- 4 each of 3 designs.  That means you can take your pick of apple, pumpkins, or jack-o-lantern treat boxes!  Plus, the Paper Pumpkin box is designed to easily transform into a vintage wheelbarrow for you to display your harvest!

Whether you're thinking about crisp red apples or you're ready to carve some spooky jack-o-lanterns (or both!), the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit--designed in a vivid fall palette--is a hands-on crafting experience for all autumn loves! 

What is Paper Pumpkin?  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly One-Stop Box that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy!  These thoughtfully themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage you to explore your creativity, try new techniques, and discover your potential in paper crafting.

Paper Pumpkin introduces you to an impressive collection of Stampin' Up! products, from one-of-a-kind ink pads to eye-catching embellishments.  This is an essay way to build up your supplies and create small-batch projects for occasions of any kind.  It's something to look forward to every month.  Each kit includes step by step instructions, plus an on-line video showing how to assemble your kit.  But its more fun when you purchase two kits and craft with a friend.  It's a great alternative to meeting for lunch or drinks.  

Subscribe with me at paperpumpkin.com.  


Header for Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit September 2021
 

About the Kit 
  • Kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat packages -- 4 each of 3 designs.  The all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut boxes, die-cut sheets, adhesive, and more!  
  • Finished treat box size:  2-1/2" X 2" 
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin' Spot
  • Coordinating Colors:  Basic Black, Pale Papaya, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Succulent
  • Subscribe:  By 10 Sept 2021 at paperpumpkin.com

Paper Pumpkin kits can be purchased month to month or 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions.  You can combine your subscription with your regular order to maximize your Stampin' Rewards on purchases over $150 USD. 

And, another benefits of purchasing a subscription now:   During Sale-A-Bration, you'll also earn Free Sale-A-Bration selections with 3-month, 6-month or one year prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription.  Just include the subscription item number with your next order.

 




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 Download Free Catalogs

Cover photo of Stampin' Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure

  • Download a Free copy of the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog, here.
  • Download a Free copy of the Sale-a-Bration Brochure here.
  • Download a Free copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog here.


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Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 







Tuesday, December 15, 2020

A Christmas Card in Non-traditional colors using Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid

                 

  • Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set
  • January 2021 Mini Catalog Sneak Peek DSP
  • Sending Hearts January Paper Pumpkin Kit - Order by 10 January 2021
I'm ashamed to admit it.  I'm still working on Christmas Cards.  It seems like no matter how many I make, I just want to make one or two more so I can use my favorite stamp sets and dies before the end of the Holiday season.  Today I'm playing with the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, again.  I decided to use non-traditional colors and one of the new FREE Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Papers, called Oh So Ombre, which is available to Demonstrators in December, and will be a Free Sale-A-Bration Selection to customers January 5.  I also wanted to use some of the Snowflake Splendor Ribbon, which I haven't played with enough.  I used my Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends to color it to match the rest of my card.  And I love that the ribbon retained its holiday sparkle and shine, even when colored with alcohol markers.                 


Non-Traditional colors on a Christmas Card using Stmapin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set



The card above uses a basecard of Rococo Rose Cardstock.  Then a layer of Whisper white, and another layer of Whisper White dry embossed using the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder. Next I added a 1-1/2" strip of one of the upcoming Free Sale-A-Bration Selections, from the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper Package.  Then I used one of the scalloped Layering Ovals Dies to create an oval Rococo Rose layer.  I paired it with one of the Stitched Shapes Oval dies, which I dry embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.   

  
Christmas card in non-traditional colors using Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set



The image layer was stamped with one of the trees from Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, using Versamark Ink on Rococo Rose Cardstock.  I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool.  Then I used the Pine Tree Punch, to punch it out, and mounted it on Dimensionals before adding it to my card. 
   
   
Christmas card in non-traditional colors using Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Se




I die cut a label using one of the new dies from the upcoming Potted Succulents Dies, from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog.  I used one of the sentiments from the For Unto Us Stamp set and stamped the sentiment in Rococo Rose ink.  I mounted the sentiment on Dimentionals before adding it to the oval layer.  I used my Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends to color the Snowflake Splendor 1/4" Ribbon, and tied it in a bow on the front of the card.  For a final piece of blend, I added three of the Frosted Droplets from the Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets embellishment pack.  I love how fresh the non-traditional colors look on this card!
   

Close up of Christmas Card using a tree from the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

 

This is the perfect time of the year to create a Shopping list to give someone you love so they can purchase your favorites using a Christmas Gift Certificate from me or place an order on my Stampin' Up! site.  Wrap the Gift Certificate as a present under the tree, then, when Christmas arrives, and with your new January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure in hand, order from me using the Gift Certificate your loved one purchased from me as a holiday gift for you.  Contact me if you need a gift certificate. Or order items directly from my Stampin' Up! site for current catalog items or sales items. Download a Shopping List today, then contact me when you're ready for more creative ideas and to purchase new craft supplies.

If you live in the USA and don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the upcoming 2021 mini catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Brochure  contact me. My customers have already been sent their catalogs to arrive any day now, and my order for new catalogs has arrived. I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
      

Recipe

  • Stamps: Perfectly Plaid, For Unto Us (Sentiment)
  • Ink:  VersaMark, Rococo Rose, Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends
  • Paper:  Rococo Rose, Whisper White, 6' X 6" Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (A Free Sale-A-Bration Selection available to Demonstrators now, and available to customers January 5, 2021)
  • Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Potted Succulents Dies (From the upcoming January-June 20201 Mini Catalog; Available to Demonstrators now, and available to customers January 5, 2021), Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Snowflake Splendor Ribbon, Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Seal 

To learn more about any of these items,  visit my online store.  Some items will be available in December to Demonstrators and in January to Customers. 




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Sending Hearts January Paper Pumpkin Kit


Can you believe we're planning for Valentine's Day 2021 already?  Love is in the air with the upcoming Sending Hearts January Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Send a little love to someone special with the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit.  From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, the January Paper Pumpkin kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards, with coordinating envelopes, for Valentines Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! 

With the add-on to January's sweet and sentimental kit, there's even more love to share!  The add-on--called Little Love Boxes--includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels.  When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more.

Paper Pumpkin not only provides a fun and easy crafting opportunity for you, a subscription to Paper Pumpkin is an excellent gift for your friends and family for the Holidays. You can add a Paper Pumpkin Subscription to your order by using the item numbers below.    

Some of you ordered a yearly subscription last January in order to earn FREE Sale-A-Bration merchandise with your order.  If you want your purchase to qualify for FREE Sale-A-Bration selections again, place your order between January 5 and 10.  Note:  Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.    Subscribe with me at paperpumpkin.com


 

About the January Sending Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit
 
  • Kit includes enough supplies to create eight cards --four each of two designs--and coordinating envelopes
  • Card size:  4-1/4" X 5-1/2"
  • Envelope size:  4-1/2" X 5-3/4"
  • Coordinating Colors:  Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white
  • Subscribe:  By 10 January 2021 at paperpumpkin.com

About the Little Love Boxes Add-On

  • Add-on includes 20 printed mini boxes and 24 die-cut decorative pieces and sentiment labels
  • Item number 156842
  • Price:  $8 USD
  • Available 1 January, while supplies last
  • You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the add-on
  • Note:  Add-on is not included in January's Paper Pumpkin subscription.  It must be purchased through a separate order, or included with your order January 1 or later.

These all-inclusive kits are a great way to keep your stamp stash fresh with up-to-date themes for not a whole lot of money.  Here's a money-saving tip:  On January 5, when Sale-A-Bration begins, Order a 6 month or 12 month Paper Pumpkin Subscription.  Your Subscription will qualify for free Sale-A-Bration gifts for each $50 you purchase.  

Paper Pumpkin kits can be purchases month to month or 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions.  You can combine your subscription with your regular order to maximize your Stampin' Rewards on purchases over $150 USD.  Click the subscription item you want to order, below, today or included the subscription item number with your next order.  





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  Visit the Stampin' Up! Online Store to check out the 

The Stampin' Up Online store has more ways to search, and larger images making it easier to find and see close ups of new products.  If you haven't visited the store since the launch, you will need to enter your password as the new Online Store also has a new location.  Just once; then you're all set.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes. 


Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping