Tuesday, October 24, 2017

More Merry Patterns Christmas Cards from Stampin' Up!

  • More Merry Patterns in Cherry Cobbler
  • Earn Merry Patterns FREE
  • Se my new Tutorial Tab 
  • One week to take advantage of October Specials

Merry Patterns


I'm still playing with the wonderful Merry Patterns set two-step stamp set.   These two cards today are a continuation of the Cherry Cobbler and Silver color pallet that i began yesterday.  I sometimes make several cards in the same color pallet with the goal of putting them together in one of our clear gift card boxes to give as gifts.  Its always fun to have a few gifts like this on hand for last-minute gifts.      
  
  



The basecard for both cards I created today is Cherry Cobbler.  Then, both cards include a layer of Whisper White. 





The card above uses the Winter Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to create the snowflake image in the top of the card.  The Elk is stamped in Basic Black Archival and then the two-step Cherry Cobbler design.  I think it would have been better to stamp the outline in Smoky Slate.  I think the Basic Black outline stamp makes the Cherry Cobbler look a bit muddy.   Maybe it was just me being in a hurry and not waiting long enough for the Basic Black Archival ink to dry thoroughly before stamping Cherry Cobbler.  

After stamping in Basic Black outline and in Cherry Cobbler sweater, I fussy cut the Cherry Cobbler Elk and popped him up on dimensionals.  A Silver Metallic Foil Doilies peeks above the banners. The banners are Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.  The sentiment is also a two step stamp.  I stamped the outline in Basic Black Archival, and then the design in Cherry Cobbler.





The second card, above, the candles were stamped in Basic Black Archival outline.  Then there is a stamp for the flames, which I stamped in Crushed Curry.  Two other stamps include the different patterns in the candles.  Both were stamped in Cherry Cobbler.  The candles are popped up on dimensionals before adding them to the Silver Foil Snowflake, Metallic Foil Doily,and Delicate White Dolly.  The I added banners in Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper, a Cherry Cobbler Banner and a Basic Gray Banner.  The sentiment is embossed in White embossing powder. 



Here what the two card look like together.  See how well they match yesterday's cards.  I'm planning to work on more cards with this set and color combination this week.    This is a great set that you can't buy, but you can get it FREE with a $300 (less tax and shipping) order placed before the end of October. 
     
  

Recipe:

Stamps:   Merry Patterns 
Ink:  Versamark, Basic Black Archival, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape, Silver Foil Snowflake, Metallic Foil Doilies, Delicate White Doilies, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals



Click on an image below to see larger product images and to go directly to my Stampin' Up! store to find out more about each product used in today's cards.



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FREE Holiday Catalog


Download a free copy of the Holiday catalog here.  Order using this months specials, at the end of this message, and save.

How to earn Merry Pattern Stamp set FREE


You can't buy the Merry Pattern set, but you can get it for free.  This is an 11-piece, two step stamp set.  You can stamp the outline in one color and stamp the patterns in different colors.  Even the greeting is a two step stamp  

Stamps in the Merry Pattern stamp set



Watch the video below to see how to use the this two-step stamp set to create many different looks.  You can earn this stamp set free by placing a $300 order before the end of October.  Can't see the video?  Visit this YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/u92Muf7RrJA  







Card Tutorial 


I've added a new Tutorial tab to my web site.  There's a tutorial to use to make your own Christmas Cards.  Check out my Tutorial tab to order a pdf tutorial for this class. 


Christmas Card Tutorial Available
  

Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram

October Specials End Soon


1.  Place a $300 order (not including tax or shipping) before the end of October and earn  the Merry Patterns Stamp Set FREE

2.  Stock up on DSP, with the Buy 3, get 1 Free.   Buy 3 Select Designer Series Paper.

3.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.

4.  Wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is the best deal.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
Enjoy!



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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 


Monday, October 23, 2017

Christmas Cards using Merry Patterns from Stampin' Up!

  • Merry Patterns in Cherry Cobbler
  • Video tutorial on Merry Patterns two-step stamping
  • Christmas Card Class Tutorial Available 
  • October Specials End Soon

Merry Patterns


I can't believe I've waited so long to play with this stamp set.  Merry Patterns is so easy to work with.  Its a two step stamp set with several images and sentiments that can carry the focal point of the card.  You can easily make a family of cards if you're interested in making a quick gift for your Thanksgiving Day hostess.  Or the images can be used on individual cards to crate many different looks.           
  
  



The basecard for both cards I created today is Cherry Cobbler.  Then, both cards include a layer of Whisper White. 







The card below is very simple.  The Elk are stamped in Smoky Slate except for the one stamped in Cherry Cobbler.   After stamping in Basic Black outline and in Cherry Cobbler sweater, I fussy cut the Cherry Cobbler Elk and popped him up on dimensionals.  A Silver Foil Snowflake peeks below the image block.  I carried the Silver foil theme to other areas of the card by adding a strip of Silver Washi Tape from the Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape collection.  The Merry Christmas sentiment was heat embossed in Whisper White.




The second card, below, was stamped in Basic Black Archival outline.  Then there is a stamp for the flames, which I stamped in Crushed Curry.  Two other stamps include the different patterns in the candles.  Both were stamped in Cherry Cobbler.  The candles are popped up on dimensionals before adding them to the Silver Foil Snowflake.   




The sentiment is also a two step stamp.  I stamped the outline in Basic Black Archival, and then the design in Cherry Cobbler.  The Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper is layered below the image block.  

I'm going to be playing with this set a lot more now that I see how easy it is to create beautiful cards with this set. 
     
  

Recipe:

Stamps:   Merry Patterns 
Ink:  Versamark, Basic Black Archival, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape, Silver Foil Snowflake, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals



Click on an image below to see larger product images and to go directly to my Stampin' Up! store to find out more about each product used in today's cards.




Price: $10.00
Price: $7.00


2017 Holiday Catalog


Download a free copy of the Holiday catalog here.  Order using this months specials, at the end of this message, and save.

Learn Two-Step Stamping


You can't buy the Merry Pattern set, but you can get it for free.  This is an 11-piece, two step stamp set.  You can stamp the outline in one color and stamp the patterns in different colors.  Even the greeting is a two step stamp  


Stamps in the Merry Pattern stamp set



Watch the video below to see how to use the this two-step stamp set to create many different looks.  You can earn this stamp set free by placing a $300 order before the end of October.  








Christmas Card Tutorial 


Need a template for a Christmas Card Class?  Check out the Tutorial tab on my web site.  With our busy lives, I've found many stampers aren't able to make it to stamp classes.  I've received a couple of requests for a tutorial for my Christmas Card class.  Check out my Tutorial tab to order a pdf tutorial for this class. 


Christmas Card Tutorial Available
  

Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram

October Specials End Soon


1.  Place a $300 order (not including tax or shipping) before the end of October and earn  the Merry Patterns Stamp Set FREE

2.  Stock up on DSP, with the Buy 3, get 1 Free.   Buy 3 Select Designer Series Paper.

3.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.

4.  Wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is the best deal.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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