Monday, December 02, 2024

Unleashing the Magic of Winterly Tree Tops

                                                                                                                          

  • Stampin' Up! Wintery Tree Tops Stamp Set and Dies from the Nests of Winter Suite
  • Notes from the Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit - Order by 10 December
  • Special release of Designer Series Paper with fresh colors!  Begins 3 Dec.
  • Last Chance Product from Sept-Dec Mini and Online Exclusives begins 3 Dec
When winter arrives, so do the opportunity for heartfelt card-making.  Today, we're diving into some delightful card ideas using the Stampin' Up! Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set and Dies from the Nests of Winter Suite, alongside the whimsical Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper.  With a complimentary selected color palette and fun techniques, you can create cards that no only capture the essence of the season but also bring joy to your loved ones.

To start, gather your supplies:  The Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set and the coordinating Winterly Tree Tops Dies are essential for this project.  The dies enable you to perfectly cut out stunning bird images, enhancing the overall look of your winter cards.  These birds are not only charming but also versatile;  you can use the dies to cut bird images from the Nest of Winter Designer Series Paper or fussy cut additional images from the paper.  Alternatively, you can also use the dies to cut stamped bird images from the Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set. The dies also include a background frame of wintery pines.  

Now lets talk colors.  For these cards, we're focusing on a vibrant pallet:  Basic White, Basic Black, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Cherry Cobbler, plus the colors in the birds you select from the designer series paper.   For embellishments, I added a bow of Lost Lagoon Soft Cording--a new product from the upcoming January release.  







Creating your Card Step by Step.  Begin by cutting and folding a piece of Basic White Cardstock for your basecard to a finished size of 5-1/2" X 4-1/4".  Create another layer of Basic White Cardstock 5-1/4" X 4" dry embossed using the Birchwood 3D Folder.  Next, cut a piece of 3-1/2" X 5" Pool Party Designer Series Paper print from the Nest of Winter Designer Series Paper and layer it a bit offset so that it peeks out on the top and sides of the die cut frame.  Using the pine boughs frame die from the Winterly Tree Tops Dies, die cut a piece of Basic White and trim it to 3-1/2" X 5".  Cut another piece of Basic White to 3-1/2" X 5" to fit behind the frame.  Using a Blending Brush and Costal Cabana ink pad, create a soft Coastal Cabana focal point on the Basic White background piece.  Then layer die cut birds mounted on Dimensionals on top of the frame with a bit of the inked Coastal Cabana background showing.  


Greeting cards created using the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle from Stampin' Up!


The images of the birds are pre-colored based on the birds you choose from your Nest of Winters 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper.  Alternatively, you can use the Wintery Tree Tops Stamp Set to stamp bird images, color them with Blends or colored pencils exactly like the designer series paper.  Or choose your own color combinations for the birds, branches and berried to display your own unique style.  


Two cards using Nests of Winter Suite Collection from Stampin' Up!


    The Sketched Butterflies Stamp Set was used for one of the sentiment and the Winterly Tree Tops was used for the other sentiment.  The word "always" was excluded from the Thinking of You Sentiment by taping it off, inking just the Thinking of You with Versamark ink, removing the tape, and stamping the sentiment on a strip of Coastal Cabana.  Then covering it with White Embossing Powder and heat setting it with a Heat Tool.  A bow of Lost Lagoon Soft Cording (from an upcoming release in January) was added as an accent. 


    Nests Of Winter Suite

    Nests of Winter Suite is available on the Stampin' Up! Website, and in the 2024 September - December Mini catalog.  Order soon, as some of these products are low inventory.

    This Winter craft suite easily works for the all-occasion cards needed during this season or all year-round by simply swapping out the sentiments.  The Nests of Winter Suite Collection, includes the Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set and Die Bundle, Nests of Winter 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper,   Natural Tones Linen Thread, and Earth Tone Shimmer Gem accessories.  

    Customers can order the Nests of Winter Suite Collection, Item #164072 | $97.75 USD, or purchase your favorite products from this suite individually.  Check the Stampin' Up! website for full information.
      



    The Suite Collection includes Nest of Winter 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper with adorable birds and organic textures and tones.  Item 164183.  






    Winterly Tree Tops Bundle, item 164066, coordinates with the designer series paper and some of the dies in the bundle also directly coordinate with one of the birds in the paper designs.    The bundle saves your 10% over purchasing the stamp set and dies individually.

    Item #DescriptionUSD
    164072Nests of Winter Suite Collection$97.75
    164066Winterly Tree Tops Bundle$55.75
    164069Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder$12.00
    164183Nests of Winter 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper$12.50
    164071Natural Tones Linen Thread$9.00
    164070Earth Tones Shimmer Gems$8.50
    164184Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set$26.00
    164065Winterly Tree Tops Dies$36.00




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    By using the Stampin' Up! Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set and Dies from the Nests of Winter Suite, you can craft stunning winter-themed cards  that reflect your creativity and seasonal cheer.  Happy Crafting!  Look for this suite on the Stampin'Up.com website.

      Recipe
    • Stamps: Winterly Tree Tops, (Sentiment), Sketched Butterflies (Sentiment)
      • Ink:  Versamark, Costal Cabana
        • Paper:  Basic White , prints and images from the Nests of Winter 12" X 12"  Designer Series Paper
        • Tools & Accessories:  Winterly Tree Tops Dies, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder,  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,  Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensional, Mini Dimensionals
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        Designer Series Paper Special Release

        Play with colors with this special release of three Designer Series Papers.  These paper designs are returning favorites with a twist:  Stampin' UP! recolored them!.  These papers will be available to shop December 3.  Here's what they look like.


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        Find these items in the online store in the Online Exclusives category.  Available while supplies last.





         

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        Last chance Products Sales begin December 3.  Last chance products include retiring products from both the September - December 2024 Mini Catalog and Online Exclusive release.  They will be available while supplies last and will be discontinued when they sell out.  Discounts vary, depending on inventory.   

        Beginning December 3, you can access these last chance products on in the Last Chance Products category on the Stampin' Up! Website.  Act Fast!




        Notes from the Heart Paper Pumpkin - December 2024

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        Scalloped edging on Notes from the Heart December 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit


        The Paper Pumpkin all-inclusive monthly crafting kits includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Ink Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging.  

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