Halloween Cards by Joyce Pacer

 

Let me share with you a few Halloween cards that I made in about two hours using the “Them Bones” designer paper, 162215 and the Glow in the Dark embellishments, 162220.  THEM BONES SUITE COLLECTION, page48, Mini. The tombstone was cut from one piece of paper and the Skeletons were fancy cut from a page with many dancing Skeletons. It was added to a black card base and a Pumpkin Pie card. Glow in the dark bats were added. The Cat on the tombstone is one of the pictures in the designer paper cut out, mounted on basic black cardstock and bats and ghost embellishments added. This was added to another piece of designer paper and added to a black card. The background was cut from one of the pictures in the designer paper. The skeleton is fancy cut and the ghost embellishments were added. Wink of Stella was added to the skeleton. A Basic Black background was added and this was mounted on a Pumpkin Pie background. I cut one of the pictures into three pieces and added to a Night of Navy layer. Then the skeletons were fancy cut. I stamped the “Boo” from and past Paper Pumpkin Kit and added to the card in the Right corner. Then the card front was added to a black card. I went over all the skeletons with Wink of Stella to make them sparkle. WARNING: WHEN YOU START PLAYING WITH THE “THEM BONES” DESIGNER PAPER IT IS HARD TO STOP!  This is only a sample of the ones I have made. It took about 15 minutes for each card. You could make at least thirty cards with the pictures on this paper.

Them Bones

 

                                                        

 

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Celebrate the Miracle Stamp Set ~ an online exclusive

Share the light of Hanukkah with the Celebrate the Miracle Stamp Set! This set includes one gorgeous menorah, including candles and flames, Star of David stamps, dreidels, sentiments, and more. Stamp the menorah and candles on cards or gift packaging or make fun gift tags using the dreidel and Star of David stamps. This stamp set will help you send love and light to those you love.

CELEBRATE THE MIRACLE, #165131, $24.00

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HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!

Merriest Trees Card

 

Imagine taking a romantic walk on a starry, snowy evening and coming across a Christmas tree tied with cheery red bows. This Christmas card evokes that kind of experience. SUPPLIES Stamp Set – Merriest Trees (photopolymer 162043) *Purchase as the Merriest Tree bundle (162048) with the Merriest Trees dies and save 10%. Inks – Versamark (102283), Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad (147111), Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110) Paper including cutting dimensions – Night of Navy Cardstock [CS] (100867) 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored and folded at 4 ¼” for card base; Basic White Cardstock [CS] (159276) 4 ½” X 2”, 4 ½” x 3 ½”, 5 ¼” x 4” for inside; Real Red Cardstock [CS] (102482) Scrap; Gold Foil Sheet (132622) scrap  And Accessories – Merriest Trees Dies (162047) *, Adhesive Sheets (152334), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powders (155554) – white, Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Take Your Pick (144107), Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392), Mini Cut & Emboss Machine (150673), Acrylic Blocks F (118483) and H (118490) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stamp the large tree on the 4 ½” x 3 ½” piece of Basic White CS with Mossy Meadow ink. If you have a Stamparatus or other similar item, use this for best results. 2. Rub the embossing buddy over the image then stamp the detail image with Versamark. Apply the White embossing powder and use the Heat Tool to melt the powder. Then cut tree out with corresponding die and die-cutting machine. 3. Free-hand cut the 4 ½” x 2” piece of Basic White CS lengthwise in a curvy cut for snow drifts. Reverse one of the pieces to make a second drift. Adhere the bottom layer to the card front with Stampin’ Seal. Apply seal to just the bottom and sides of the second piece and adhere on top. 4. Apply adhesive to the tree and slip the bottom between the two layers of Basic White CS. 5. Apply adhesive sheet material to the back of the scraps of Real Red and Gold Foil Sheets then cut out 5 bows and 5 stars using the various star dies. 6. Use your Take Your Pick to remove the paper backing of these die-cuts and apply them to the card front. 7. Stamp ‘love & joy’ on the bottom right corner with Night of Navy ink. 8. If desired, stamp ‘to you and yours’ on the 5 ½” x 4” piece of Basic White CS and adhere to the inside of the card.

Beary Christmas Joy Fold Card

I absolutely LOVE the bears in the Beary Cute Stamp Set (page 24 Mini)! With the coordinating punch, you can punch out some darling little bears for your Christmas cards. Supplies for this card: Stamp set: Beary Cute (162016) Paper: Balmy Blue Card Base (146982) Basic White (15927) Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper (162015) Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708): Balmy Blue (147405) Accessories: Beary Cute Punch (162022); Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins (162029); Scalloped Contours Dies (155560); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430) Measurements: Balmy Blue Cardstock 8 ½” x 4 ¼” (scored at 5 ½”); 8” x 3” (scored at 4”) Basic White 4” x 2 ¾”; 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper Stars Pattern 5 ¼” x 4”; Paws 4” x 2 ¾” Instructions · Score the Balmy Blue card base at 5 ½”. Adhere the Beary Christmas DSP 5 ¼” x 4” to the inside of the card base · Adhere the Paws DSP piece to the front of the card base · Cut the Scalloped Contours Die using the Basic White 4” x 2 ¾” and the 3rd from the largest die · Punch out the bear with the red sweater using the Beary Cute Punch · Adhere the bear to the Scalloped Contour die Basic white piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals · Score the Balmy Blue piece 8” x 3” at 4” · Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento to the left of the bear on the Scalloped Contour Basic White piece. Adhere to front of the 8” x 3” piece. Make sure the Balmy Blue piece opens up on the left side when placing the focal piece · Adhere the Basic White 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” piece to the inside of the 8” x 3” piece. Stamp the small snowflake on this piece. · Adhere the 8” x 3” piece to the inside of the card, lining it up top and bottom and about ¾” from the right side. The above piece will “sandwich” the left side of the card as shown in picture. · Adhere three of the Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins in blue to the front of the focal piece. Here is the card open

Stepping Up Cards by Guest Artist, Kivonne Tucker

 

When you hear stampers talking about “Stepping a Card UP”, stampers ask what does that mean? To me it means adding more layers. Stepping up your cards is a great way to get the most of your favorite card designs. The concept for stepping up cards is simple. Start with a basic card design and then build upon that design by adding layers or accents to change the look. You can also look at this with stampers who is new to stamping will create a card with one layer and is really focused on stamping. (This are also called Quick cards) A casual stamper will add a little more to their cards including layers, ribbon, and embellishments. An avid stamper will add fancy folds, technique, and more layers. As stampers you will learn to create all these cards. The key to stepping up starts with a basic card design and build upon it by adding layers, embellishments, Embossing folders, to change the look/focus. Today I am going to start with Designer Series Paper and add on. Today I am using the “All About Autumn” Suite from the new Mini Catalog. (September – December 2023)   Stamps: All About Autumn Ink: Copper Clay, Pretty Peacock Paper: Very Vanilla (5-½” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”, 1’ x 2-1/2”, 3-3/4” x 5” for inside), Mossy Meadow (4” x 5-1/4” cut 2), All About Autumn 6” x 6” DSP (2-1/2” x 4”) Accents: Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals Stamps: All About Autumn Ink: Copper Clay, Pretty Peacock Paper: Very Vanilla (5-½” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”, 1-1/2” x 3”, 3-3/4” x 5” for inside), Mossy Meadow (4” x 5-1/4”), All About Autumn 6” x 6” DSP (2-1/2” x 4”) Accents: Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, All About Autumn Dies, Distressed Tilt 3D Embossing Folder, Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine Stamps: All About Autumn Ink: Copper Clay, Pretty Peacock Paper: Very Vanilla (5-½” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”, 1-1/2” x 3”, 3-3/4” x 5” for inside), Mossy Meadow (3-1/2” x 4-3/4”), All About Autumn 6” x 6” DSP (2-1/2” x 3-1/2”), Pretty Peacock (4’ x 5-1/4”), Copper Clay (3-3/4” x 5”) Accents: Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, All About Autumn Dies, Distressed Tilt 3D Embossing Folder, Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Copper and Natural Ribbon Combo, Glue Dots

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Tuesday Project Sheet

Today's tutorial uses the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks that you can find on page 47 in the September Mini Catalog.  There are 7 different masks in this set (order number 162331, $10.50) ~ five of them create beautiful sunflowers.  This card is created with small blending brushes and a wonderful combination of colors ~ print off the project sheet and enjoy!

Download Autumn Leaves Mask