Thursday, February 09, 2023

Valentine Cards with Sassy Cats from the Stampin' Up! Love Cats Stamp Sett

                                       

  • A fun Valentine card using Love Cats Stamp Set
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I've been so excited to use the new Love Casts Stamp Set.  Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day!  I used the Stampin' Up! Love Cats Stamp Set to create Valentine Cards.  I used a Sweet Sorbet, Basic White and Tuxedo Black Memento color theme and adds some Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper as accents.  I used a heart print and a border print from the Country Floral pack.  I stamped the cats in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  And I found that I was able to get much better coverage of my Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by using my Stamparatus and stamping each cat image twice.  I used the Stylish Shape Dies to create a circle for my cat image and I used the same dies to die cut a Sweet Sorbet sentiment label.  I heat embossed one of the sentiments from the Love Cats Stamp Set, and colored Heart Pearls with Light Sweet Sorbet Blends to add to my card. 


Cat-themed Valentine Card using Stampin' Up! Love Cats Stamp Set


The basecard for today's card is Sweet Sorbet  Cardstock.  Then a layer of Basic White Cardstock, and then a layer of a heart prints from the Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" Designer Series paper.  I used a boarder print from the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, and then die cut a stitched circle of Basic White using the Stylish Shape Dies.




Valentine Card with Love Cats Stamp Set From Stampin' Up!

Next, I mounted the cat stamps onto my Stamparatus and used Tuxedo black Memento Ink to stamp my cats.  As mentioned earlier, I found I was able to get excellent coverage by using my Stamparatus and stamping each cat twice.  Then I used a Sweet sorbet Blends to color the heart from one of the cat's tails.   

Love Cats Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! used for Valentine Cards


I selected one of the sentiments from the Love Cats Stamp Set, and stamped it in VersaMark Ink onto a die cut sentiment label.  I covered the sentiment in white Embossing Powder, and set it using my Heat Tool.  I mounted it on Dimensionals and added it to my card.  To finish my card, I used the Light Sweet Sorbet Blends to color two Heart Pearls and added them to my card 


Cat-themed Valentine Cards using Stampin' Up! Love cats Stamp Set
 

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Recipe

  • Stamps:  Love Cats
  • Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, VersaMark, Light Sweet Sorbet Blends
  • Paper: Sweet Sorbet, Basic White, Country Floral Lane 12" X 12 Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Heart Pearls, Stamparatus, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Dimensionals

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The same card class; two different dates to choose from.  We've making these cards on Thursday, February 16 AND Friday, February 17.  If you're in the Houston area, we'll meet at a local coffee shop and make these card.  You'll leave with 4 projects you'll be proud to send someone special or you can use your cards as templates to make more on your own.  



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The February Sunshine and Smile Paper Pumpkin Kit coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item # 160556) from the January-April 2023 Min Catalog.  You can use the stamps from the suite and the kit to create supportive, friendship-themed cards.  Create darling, springtime cards using the suite's Rain or Shine specialty paper and the kit's darling precut paper critters.

First Ever Die Add-On    SOLD OUT
For the first time EVER, Stampin' up is introducing dies as a paper Pumpkin Kit add-on  These two dies, the flower and the frog, will help both new and experienced stampers bring fun, flair and dimension to their bright and happy sunshine card.  Please note:  You will need a Stampin' cut & Emboss Machine to use the dies. Order the add-on with your next order.  Item #162486,| $6.00 USD.  SOLD OUT

This kit comes with everything you need to make 9 radiant cards -- 3 each of 3 designs and 9 coordinating envelopes. These cards will make cloudy days a little brighter for someone you love. 




What's Paper Pumpkin?  Paper Pumpkin is our 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 Stampin' Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting.  Paper Pumpkin is a great introduction to an impressive collection of Stampin' Up! products, from one-of-a-kind ink pads to our eye-catching embellishments.  It's an easy way to stock up on supplies and create small-batch projects you'll find joy in creating and giving. 


Order the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit by 10 February 2023, and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Selections.

This kit includes:  

  • Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards--3 each of 3 designs-- and 9 coordinating envelopes
  • A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set
  • A Mango Melody Stampin' Spot
  • A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
  • Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more!
  • Finished card size:  4-1/4" X 5-1/2"
  • Coordinating Stampin' Up! colors:  Balmy Blue,, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce
  • Don't forget!  This kit perfectly coordinates with the rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number:  160556)

More ideas:  Looking for more ways to use Paper Pumpkin  kits?  Check out the Paper Pumpkin Blog, where talented concept artists come up with a few fun takes on the pieces included in kits and create new masterpieces. Browse the blog


You'll love looking forward to your Paper Pumpkin subscription each month.  Order an extra kit and craft with a family member or a friend.


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Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
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