Forever Friendship

I tried again to upload the picture of the card on this project sheet ~ with no luck today either.  I am so sorry but I hope that you will download the instructions to see for yourself.  I used the FOREVER FRIENDSHIP STAMP SET on page 66 in the Mini Catalog and the LEAF FALL 3D embossing folder on page 53.  The image is the sweater in Poppy Parade and the sentiment is "Time for a card-again" ~ so clever!  Print it off and enjoy!!!

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Project Sheet and an apology....

My apologies for not posting recently but I have not been able to post any pictures since last Thursday.  I have contacted Typepad over and over without results or, assistance.  So today, I am just posting the pdf for Project Sheet Tuesday ~ my picture of the card will not load.  So, print off the project sheet and enjoy the FOND OF AUTUMN card with the Fall Leaf embossing folder!

 

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Melissa & the Little Creek Church ladies group

Melissa has contributed her creative endeavors many times to my blog and she continues today with a recent event at her church.  I thought you would be interested.  She lives one of Stampin' Up's Goals ~ We will make a difference in the lives of others by sharing creativity and opportunities to enhance lives.  Thank you Melissa!

The DSP was called “Share What You Love” so I did!  Our Little Creek Church ladies group meets (almost) monthly for some activity.   For our October gathering we choose a craft day – some painting and some bracelet making; I came up with an easy Make n Take.  I even put out a bunch of Susan Elise’s business cards!

Recipe

• I cut up loads of Share What You Love DSP 3.875 x 5.125
• I cut up loads of Basic Black CS 4 x 5.25 ( I wanted a very thin Basic Black and color backing)
• I cut up loads of matching CS in several colors 4.125 x 5.375
• I provided several pre-stamped sentiments, all in coordinating colors
• I provided several styles of doilies, all in coordinating colors
• I precut DSP banners, and provided lots of scrap DSP and CS from the trimmings above

With a Basic White card, take one from each bowl and assemble.  Everything matched everything, so no one had to worry about style.  Some folks veered from the sample, by putting the banner in different directions (north/south) or making a starburst effect with several CS rays.  They went crazy, and had loads of fun.

Halloween ~ Scary Cute!

I received these two cards this week and wanted to share them with you ~ they are too cute ~ too scary cute!  The top card was created by Theresa Conley, a team member from Portsmouth.  I included the inside of the card so you can see the creative way that she has used her blending brushes!  The second card ~ Trick or treat you're so sweet ~ is from Susan Tran.  Love both these cards ~ thank you stamping friends!

The stamp set and dies, Scary Cute Bundle (#159852), are on page 56 in the Fall Mini Catalog.  There are 13 cling stamps in the set and 12 dies to make these cute cards.

Cottage Wreaths Bundle/Sweet Halloween Card

Stamp sets that work for a variety of occasions are a great investment because they can be used time and again for a variety of seasons. A perfect example of this is the Cottage Wreaths stamp set and coordinating Country Wreath dies on page 59 in the Mini Catalog. You can make wreaths for tags or put them on cards to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. The wreaths look lovely paired with the festive greetings in this set, or you can customize them for any occasion. The dies include wreaths and a variety of shapes like cutout leaves, bows, and more. Use this bundle throughout the year just by changing the color combinations. Supplies: Stamp set: Cottage Wreaths (159652, bundle and save: 159659) Ink: VersaMark (102283); Pumpkin Pie (147086); Soft Suede (147115); Mango Melody (147093); Memento Tuxedo Black (132708) Cardstock: Mango Melody (146989), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045) Paper and cutting dimensions: Mango Melody: 8 ½” x 5 ½” Whisper White: 3” square, (2) 2” x 1 ¼”, scraps (leaves and acorns), 1 ¼” x ¾” Basic Black: 1 ¼” x 1 ½”; (2) ¼” x 5 ½” Misc.: Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Matte Black Dots (154284); Sponge Daubers (133733); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), black pen (optional) Instructions: 1. Fold Mango Melody cardstock in half to create the card base. 2. Adhere 2 Black strips onto card base. 3. Using VersaMark, ink and stamp leaves up both sides of card front. 4. Ink leaves image using Soft Suede, stamp onto Basic White and die-cut. 5. Ink acorns using Soft Suede, stamp onto Basic White and die-cut. 6. Ink leaves using Mango Melody and Pumpkin Pie ink, stamp onto Basic White and die-cut.  7. Ink spider using Jet Black ink. Stamp onto Basic White and die-cut 8. Die-cut Basic Black bow.  9. Ink wreath using Mango Melody ink and stamp onto Basic White. Daub Pumpkin Pie ink onto sections of the inked wreath, adding a second color. Die-cut. (card photo 1) 10. Attach wreath to card front using Mini Dimensionals. 11. Add Acorns and leaves to wreath using Mini Dimensionals. 12. Attach bow using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. 13. Add three leaves to card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue 14. Ink phrase using Memento Tuxedo Black and stamp onto Basic White scrap. Using paper snips, trim around phrase. Attach to card front, inside the wreath using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. 15. Using a black pen, draw line from top of card down to wreath and spider. 16. Add 3 Matte Black Dots to complete card.

Fall Leaf 3D embossing folder techniques

Page 53, Fall Mini Catalog

It is difficult to find this embossing folder in the current Mini Catalog ~ look at the top of page 53.  One way to use it is to actually add ink directly to the folder.  You can add it on one side of the folder or both sides.  The two pictures below show the difference in the two sides.

Cut the cardstock into squares and add them to your card with 2 pieces facing up one way and the other 2 pieces showing the reverse.

Also, try embossing Metallic cardstock.

Bronze Brushed Metallic cardstock.

 

You could also use pastels once you have run your cardstock through the embossing machine.  Use the Soft Pastels Assortment (154585, page 126 AC) by scraping the pastel with the spatula end of the 'Take A Pick' tool.  Blend the dust with your fingers over the embossed leaves.  

You may also want to try markers, watercolor pencils, blending brushes or your water painter!  Whatever you try ~ relax and have fun!  Send me a picture of your creation ~ I would love to see what you created!  Susan Elise

Fond of Autumn Die

In our Stamp Clubs this month we have been using the FOND OF AUTUMN BUNDLE that you can find on page 52 in Stampin' Up!'s Mini Catalog.  There are a number of unique dies with the set allowing various parts of the stamped image to be die cut.  I love the possibilities.  One of the dies, the one used on this card, has been particularly hard to describe/understand ~ even with a sample that I created.  This card, by my friend Laura Milligan, is the best use of this particular die that I have seen.  Download and enjoy!

Download Fond of Autumn Die Project Sheet

More Glitter

Love this Glitter Washi Tape on page 57 in the Fall Mini Catalog!  It is a little hard to find so look at the top of the page on the left side.  And, you'll find the BEWITCHING BUNDLE on the same page with witch hat stamps and the punch used on this card.

To create the hats line up the washi tape like this and then punch the hats at an angle.

Here's another way to use the punch & the glitter washi ~ on this slimline card ~

Line up the washi tape like this ~ 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  (announcement void if your name is Melissa)

Bewitching, page 57, Mini Catty

Bewitching Stars Treat Bag Stamps/Dies/Punches: Bewitching Bundle 159857 (save 10%) Bewitching Stamp Set 159855 Witch Hat Builder Punch 159856 Tailor Made Tags Dies 155563 Cardstock/DSP: Basic White 159276 – 2 ¼ x 4 ¼ (cut with tag die) plus scrap for hat Highland Heather 146986 – 3 ¼ x 5 Ink Colors: Memento Tuxedo Black 132708  Markers: Granny Apple Green Blends 154885 Highland Heather Blends 154887 Basic Black Blends 154843  Other: Stars Treat Bags 159833 Glitter Washi Tape 159973 Bakers Twine Essentials Pack 155475 Wink of Stella 141897 Instructions: 1. Using largest die from Tailor Made Tags Dies, cut tag from Basic White cardstock. Add a strip of the Glitter Washi Tape across the bottom of the tag and trim ends. 2. Stamp witch legs/shoes with Memento Tuxedo Black on bottom of tag. Use the Basic Black Blends to touch up the shoes along tag stitched areas that may have been left white. Color stockings and buckles with Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green Blends. 3. Stamp hat with Memento Tuxedo Black on scrap of Basic White. Color spots and hat band with Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green Blends and punch using Witch Hat Builder Punch. Paint spots and hat band with Wink of Stella. 4. Place hat on tag (do not adhere) to determine where to stamp spider. Move hat and stamp spider with Memento Tuxedo Black. Color spider eyes with Granny Apple Green Blends. Attach hat with Dimensionals. 5. Punch bottom right corner of Highland Heather panel with star portion of punch (this area will not be seen). Slide panel into front of bag behind cutout stars. Punch a hole through the panel and back layer of bag through the upper center star hole. 6. Glue punched stars onto tag and paint with Wink of Stella. Tie tag to bag through punched hole using the Basic Black Twine.