Share It Sunday!! Welcoming Woods Stamp Set - Free tutorial!

 

It's Sunday and time for another great tutorial to share with you today!  We are at the end of the month - so on we go to FALL!!  Today I'm sharing this FREE tutorial of an elegant fall scene using the Welcoming Woods stamp set!  Serenity now - it's where this takes me :)

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Welcoming Woods

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Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Welcoming Woods (156550)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953); Basic White Cardstock (159276); Early Espresso Cardstock (119686)

·       Stamp Pads: Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad (147116); Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad (147105); Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad (153081); Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad (147094); Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad (147115); Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (147114)

·       Tools: Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156406); Blending Brushes (153611)

·       Miscellaneous: Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154906); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882); Wonderful Gems (153536); Simply Elegant Trim (155766); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813) 

Sticky Note or scrap paper for masking

 Measurements:

 ·       Crumb Cake Card Stock: 11” x 4 ¼”, 5 ½” x 2 ½”

·       Basic White Cardstock: 4” x 4”

·       Early Espresso Cardstock:

·       DSP: 4 1/8” x 4 1/8”

·       Gold Simply Elegant Trim: 21”

 Instructions:

 1.    Fold Crumb Cake card base in half to form 5 ½” x 4 ¼” card.

2.    Run the 5 ½” x 2 ½” piece of Crumb Cake CS through the Timber 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to center or card front running Top to Bottom.

3.    Stamp birch tree stamp on to Basic White CS with Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad making sure trees reach or run off the top of paper. You may need to stamp the image twice next to each other depending on your placement.

4.    Stamp “Ground” image in Soft Suede Classic Ink and stamp “around” tree base to simulate the ground or horizon. 

5.    Using a sticky note or scrap paper mask off the top half of your card.  Swipe your Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad with your Blending Brush and starting off your image work color onto the base of your trees from each side leaving the center light or almost white.  Do the Same thing with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad but only on edges of your card bringing the dark in from each side.

6.    Unmask your card and reverse it masking the part you just colored leaving the top half open for blending. 

7.    Blending color in a “U” shape; add Balmy Blue color with Classic Stampin’ Pad and a Blending Brush. Continue same process with Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad only bringing it in slight on right and left side of card and bottom of masked area.  Finish by blending Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad in the center of the “U” simulating light coming in from above.

8.    Stamp leaves twice with Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

9.    Using your Crumb Cake Blends Combo Pack and color around the base of trees to make them feel “grounded”.

10.  Using a Dark Soft Suede Blends Brush Tip and “flick” ink onto card front by brushing it on inside of cap causing splattering onto the card.

11.  Stamp “Hello Friend” greeting onto bottom of stamped and colored card with Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad.

12.  Wrap Gold Trim around card twice and tie in a bow offsetting it from the greeting.

13.  Adhere Basic White CS piece to Early Espresso CS and use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere to card base.

14.  Add 3 of the gold speckled gems from the Wonderful Gems pack onto card front. 

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CASEing the tutorial Global SU Share Fair Blog Hop!

How fun - this month our Global Share Fair presenters are CASEing the tutorial cards from our Global Share Fair in January 2021 and giving them a Holiday twist!  I chose to case this beautiful card from Sandra Roberts - giving it a Thankful Flare for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday! This card was so cheery and summery - so let's see how I can switch it up.

So what do you think of the card below - same fold - same layout - same decorated envelope - completely different look! Right?!?

Taking the base to a dark Evening Evergreen from the red was my first step - and using darker tones, include the cork DSP really made a difference - 

I used the Sparkle of the Season set and coordinating dies - adding a sentiment and some of the pinecones to the inside of the card.

Next I stamped my outside sentiment "GRATEFUL" on a little strip of Basic White, flagged the end and using a bone folder made this curvy banner.  I added two dimensionals under the upper curve to help it keep it's shape and glue dots at the lower points to secure it.

Next I stamped and die-cut branches, pinecones and a little pumpkin to finish off my wreath!  As well as some of the metallic dots (I colored them with my Evening Evergreen blend so they would match) to add just a touch of whimsy.

Finally I finished off the envelope just like Sandra did with a strip of cardstock (crumb cake) and a strip of DSP - in my case the cork; and I added the cork DSP to the envelope flap.  I probably would not send this through the mail, as the cork has a lot of dimension and might get torn off the envelope - but for hand-giving - it is such a pretty card.

I hope you enjoyed this card and the transformation my CASE did for it - hop on through and see all the other great samples - and be sure to comment and let us know when you think!

Shirley Merker

Terri Stewart

Krissi Hannahs

Nancy Reynolds

Annette McMillan

Maureen Rauchfuss - YOU ARE HERE!

Tracy Held

Joy Nelson 

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code C4KG6QKP to get full benefits from me -

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  *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Share It Sunday!! Clever Cats Stamp Set - Free tutorial!

It's Sunday and time for another great tutorial to share with you today! October is half over - gotta get those Halloween cards done!!  Getting one more cute Halloween card in while you still have time to make them.  So I wanted to share this FREE tutorial as it is a fun and easy card to make and you can still get them out in the mail!  Enjoy the cuteness of this kitty!!

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Clever Cats

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Supplies:                                             

·       Stamp Sets: Clever Cats (156490)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Black (121045); Basic White (159276); Pumpkin Pie (105117); Cute Halloween 6 x6 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (156479)

·       Stamp Pads: Pumpkin Pie (147086); Pale Papaya (155670); Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)

·       Tools: Paper Trimmer (152392); Paper Snips Scissors (103579)

·       Miscellaneous: Black & White Gingham Ribbon (156485); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal+ Adhesive (149699); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

·       Basic Black: 4 ¼ x 11

·       Pumpkin Pie: 3 x 3

·       Basic White: 2 ¾ x 2 ¾, 4 x 4

·       DSP: 4 x 5 1/8

·       Ribbon: 6 inches, 3 inches

Instructions:

1.    Score and fold your Basic Black at 4 ¼ & 5 ½ on the long side.

2.    Cut with your Paper Trimmer the DSP on the long side at 1 1/8.

3.    Stamp on the 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ Basic White the outline of the pumpkin in Pumpkin Pie. Stamp the inside of the pumpkin in Pale Papaya. Stamp the sayings in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

4.    Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ Basic White to the Pumpkin Pie 3 x 3 and to attach the DSP.

5.    Wrap the ribbon over the DSP between the two score lines and use Stampin’ Seal+ to attach. Once ribbon is secure attach it to the inside of the card.

6.    Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the stamped piece.

7.    Stamp on the 4 x 4 Basic White card stock in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink the spider or bat from the stamp set and attach with Stampin’ Seal+ adhesive.

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  *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

SF 2021 October - Give Thanks Blog Hop

 

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for tons of wonderful inspiration as we celebrate "Giving Thanks!!"

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If you've come from Jean's post - her projects are awesome! So, if not, be sure you swing back to see what she did.  

This month is all about giving thanks, but I came at it from a different angle.  This time of year is my absolute favorite - so I am showcasing it - because it is really one of the things I am most thankful for.  So my card reflects my feelings - "it's the best time of the year."

This card uses the Inspiring Canopy dies from the annual catalog; as well as the amazing Beauty of the Earth DSP and this awesome sentiment is from a Christmas set in the Fall catalog - Peaceful Deer - but it says it all.

Once the days get shorter, the nights cooler and the trees turn color - I am nothing but grateful!

This card is also a non-traditional size - cut to fit in a standard mailing envelope that is 3 5/8" x 6 1/2". I started with a base of Mossy Meadow that was 6 1/4" x 7" and scored at 3 1/2" to make a horizontal card.  The layer is Crushed Curry and Trees are Soft Suede.  Then I added numerous pieces of the DSP cut using the dies and added with glue dots and mini dimensionals.  Hopefully you can see some of that dimension in this this top view of the card.

Isn't it lovely!?!

My 3D project was a matching shadow box for my wall -

I love how it turned out and it hangs proudly on the wall in my entry way - another reflection of how thankful I am for Fall and the wonder it brings.  Would love to know what are some of the little things you are thankful for and that bring you joy!

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Once again, thank you for stopping by my blog.   Maybe you got some inspiration for creating something wonderful of your own.  I would love it if you would leave me a comment below and stop back soon.  Don't forget to click through on each name below to see even more awesome ideas.

See you soon with more creative inspiration!  

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October 2021 SF Hoppers - check them all out by clicking on their links for some more great ideas - and please leave comments if you can, to show appreciation for their work :)

1. Barb Pfeffer (Canada)
2. Jean Beaulieu (US)
3. Maureen Rauchfuss (USA) - YOU ARE HERE
4. Steph Jandrow (USA)
5. Teri Pocock (UK)
6. Heidi Collins (USA)
7. Melissa Thomas (USA)
8. Jo Blackman (UK)

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store -www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code below to get full benefits from me - C4KG6QKP*

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Stop back soon for some more creative fun and inspiration.     ~Maureen

Paper Crafting Blog Hop October 2021 - Anything Fall!

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for October 2021 featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. Fellow demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia are participating. We have a wide array of fun projects and design styles to share with you this month - all spotlighting projects that represent - anything Fall!

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Fall is definitely my favorite season - apple cider, trees turning colors, warm days and cool nights. So I made a card to reflect that feeling.

The sentiment is from a Christmas set, but it worked perfectly for fall for me. To make this card I used the Bargello technique taking strips of the amazing Beauty of the Earth DSP and adhering it to self-adhesive paper, then cutting that in strips to get all these beautiful colors.

Next adhere these strips to another piece of self-adhesive to get a beautiful layer of mosaic like design.

I then used the stitched leaves dies to cut out leaf images -

and using the negative image - popped it up with dimensionals on a card base of Merry Merlot to get this beautiful card -

I gave the sentiment a little curve with a bone folder and adhered it with glue dots, and dimensionals to raise the center. Added a little twine bow. Then finally - I finished the inside with one of the cut out leaves.

Hope you like the card as much as I liked making it - my ode to FALL in the form of a beautiful card. Would love it if you'd leave me a comment on what you think.

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Now click on through to the rest of those hopping this month to see all of their wonderful creations! ~Maureen

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Julia Quinn 

Sue Boerner

Terri Stewart

Maureen Rauchfuss

Joy Nelson 

Krissi Hannahs

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code C4KG6QKP to get full benefits from me -

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  *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Share It Sunday!! Cutest Halloween Stamp Set Free tutorial!

It's Sunday and I have another great tutorial to share with you today! October is half over - gotta get those Halloween cards done!!!  So I wanted to share this FREE tutorial as it is a fun and easy card to make and get out!  Enjoy the cuteness!!

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Cutest Halloween

All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Cutest Halloween (156480) or discounted as a bundle with the Halloween Punch (156483)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White CS (156276); Basic Black CS (121045); Sahara Sand CS (121043); Cute Halloween DSP (156479)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708)

·       Tools: Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690) or discounted as a bundle with the Cutest Halloween set (156483); Halloween Punch (156482)

·       Miscellaneous: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897); Linen Thread (104199) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813) this is used to adhere unless otherwise noted; Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots™ (103683)

Measurements:

 ·       Basic White CS: 5 ½” x 8 1/2”, 3 1/4” x 4 1/4”; 1/2” x 3 3/4” for sentiment

·       Basic Black CS: 3 1/4” x 4 1/4”; 1 7/8” x 5 1/4”; 4” x 5 1/4”

·       Sahara Sand CS: 2 1/2” x 3 5/8”

·       Cute Halloween DSP: 1 5/8” x 5” Striped; 3 3/4” x 5” Boo; 1/2” x 3” scraps of Orange stripe; Gray stripe and Boo (banners); Pumpkins to punch from DSP

·       Linen Twine: 2 – 6 1/2” pieces tied together for a double bow

·       Stapler

 Instructions: Please refer to picture for placement.

1.    This is a Z-Fold card - Score large piece of Basic White at 2 1/8” and at 4 1/4”.  Fold in half at the 4 1/4” score line – then fold back the left on the 2 1/8” score line to form your Z.

2.    Cut the largest Scallop Rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies out of the

3 1/4” x 4 1/4” pieces of Basic White (for inside card) and Basic Black.

3.    Punch three pumpkins out of the DSP using the Halloween Punch; and flag the right end of all three strips of DSP and the strip of Basic White on the right end.  Then stamp the sentiment from Cutest Halloween on the Basic White strip using the Tuxedo Black Memento pad.

4.    Color several Rhinestone Basic Jewels with the Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – using the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend.

5.    To assemble adhere the striped white and black DSP to the strip of Basic Black CS, then adhere this to the first panel (that is folded back to the left) on the card base.  Next, adhere the Boo piece of DSP to the rectangle of Basic Black CS, then adhere this to the inside of the card base.  Then stamp an inside sentiment if you wish on the scalloped piece of white and adhere centered this on the inside of your card on the Boo layer.

6.    Adhere the Sarah Sand CS rectangle to the center of the scalloped black piece of cardstock.  Then putting adhesive on the left back of this only – adhere it to the first panel so that it lines up perfectly with the Basic White scalloped layer of CS on card inside.  This will keep the are you write in from being seen when card is closed.

7.    Line up and layer your DSP strips and the sentiment strip and staple together close to the left side.  Stick your double bow of Linen Thread with a Mini Glue Dot™ right on the staple, then adhere this cluster to the card front making sure banners do not go over edge of card.

8.    Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, add the top two pumpkins directly to the card as shown.  Then use a dimensional to adhere the bottom pumpkin.

9.    Add your colored Rhinestone Basic Gems as desired to the Sahara Sand Layer.