Dashing Deer Meets Joyous Noel

September 24, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

I finally found time to begin playing with all of the new products I ordered from the 2018 Holiday Catalog! Today I am featuring the first of two cards I created using the Dashing Deer Bundle pictured on pages 8-9. I love how the deer antlers form a pretty flourish. I also like the thank you sentiments included in the stamp set because at holiday time it is nice to reach out and thank people for things they might have done for you or the community during the year. I decided to use the elegant Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper pictured on page 29 for my backgrounds.

Here are the steps I took to make the card:

Cut a piece of Merry Merlot cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″ and fold in half for a portrait layout card.
Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of the paper of your choice from the Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Papers. I chose one with a white background so that my focal piece would stand out.
Stamp the large image of the deer in Sahara Sand ink on Whisper White cardstock and run through the Big Shot using the coordinating Detailed Deer Thinlits Die. It is hard to see in the photo but I brushed clear Wink of Stella all over the deer for a bit of shimmer and let dry. Die cut a Tranquil Tide flower from one of the flower dies in the set.

Cut a piece of Merry Merlot cardstock at 2 5/8″ x 3 3/4″. Using the Merry Merlot striped paper from the Joyous Noel DSP cut a piece at 2 1/2″ x 3 5/8″ and adhere to the cardstock. Adhere the deer to this piece and adhere the flower to the deer with a mini glue dot. I added a small pearl to the center of the flower.
Stamp the Happiest Christmas Wishes sentiment with Tranquil Tide ink on Whisper White cardstock. I used the banner thinlit from the Petals and More Thinlits but you can use any punch or thinlit that would fit the sentiment.
Cut a piece of the luscious new Tranquil Tide 1/4″ Velvet Ribbon, which is included in the Frosted Floral Suite shown on page 37. Adhere lengthwise down the center of the card and then adhere the designer paper to the card base. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach the deer focal piece to the card and then attach the sentiment below this piece using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment with Tranquil Tide ink and the floral banner was stamped with Merry Merlot ink.

To download a copy of the 2018 Holiday Catalog click on the catalog cover pictured on the upper right side of this blog post.

You can purchase any of these products from my Online Store.

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Country Lane Suite

September 20, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

Today I’m featuring the first two cards I’ve made using products from the new 2018 Holiday Catalog. I’ve had many new products sitting, waiting to be used in the last few weeks but other things kept getting in the way and it was hard for me to find creative time. Hopefully I am back on track now! These cards feature products from the Country Lane Suite pictured on pages 42-43 in the catalog. I love the images and greetings in this set because they are very versatile. While they make lovely autumn or Thanksgiving cards when used with the coordinating designer series paper, they can also be used for general cards as well by changing up the different designer series papers and pulling different colors from the papers you choose.

This first card is done in a portrait layout, using Rich Razzleberry cardstock cut at 4 1/4″ x 11″. A piece of Country Lane designer series papers was cut at 3 3/4″ x 5″ and attached to a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock cut at 4″ x 5 1/4″ and then attached to the Rich Razzleberry.

I stamped the images of the pitcher and flowers in black Memento ink on a piece of Whisper White cardstock cut to 2 3/4″ x 3 7/8″, using the Stamparatus to position the stamps. I colored the pitcher with Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends and used Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends and the Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write marker. I adhered the image to the front of the card and added small and medium Blackberry Bliss Faceted Dots for a finishing touch. I inadvertently used Rich Razzleberry cardstock for the base of the card, when I meant to use Blackberry Bliss, but I like how it looked, so kept it as is!

The next card is also done in the portrait layout and uses the stunning Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Stampin’ Up! is right on trend with this folder, as tin tiles are making a resurgence in home and commercial decor these days.

The Cajun Craze card base is cut at 4 1/4″ x 11″. I ran a piece of the new Galvanized Metallic Paper cut at 4″ x 5 1/4″ through the Big Shot using the embossing folder. This paper is metallic on both sides, unlike our other foil papers which are white on one side, so you can choose to use either the embossesd or debossed side.

I stamped the images of the jug and flowers in black Memento ink on a piece of Whisper White cardstock cut to 2 3/8″ x 4 1/2″, using the Stamparatus to position the stamps. First I colored the bands and handles on the jug with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. I wanted a very soft, faded look for the rest of the jug so I did a light watercolor wash using Crumb Cake ink with an aqua painter. To color the flowers I used the Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write marker and Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Mango Melody and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends. Next, I cut a strip of Cajun Craze cardstock at 1″ x 4 1/2″, ran the long framelit with the stitched edge from the Stitched Labels Framelits through the Big Shot and attached it to the image as an accent. I stamped the greeting in Cajun Craze ink on Crushed Curry cardststock, used the banner from the Petals & More Thinlits to die cut the greeting, and used three dimensionals to pop it up. For a final touch I added a small Gold Faceted Gem to the upper right corner of the image.

Since I was using the Tin Tile embossing folder I decided to try out other papers. Here are photos showing all of the foil sheets, with item numbers, shown on page 192 in the annual catalog, along with vellum and a piece of dsp from Nature’s Poem.

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Dashing Along Host Promotion

September 11, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

Earn this exclusive Dashing Along designer series paper for FREE by hosting a party with $250 in sales during the month of September. You don’t have to host a home party – you can simply show the catalog to family, friends and colleagues and get them to place orders. Here are a few more details about this promotion.

Host a party with $250 in sales before shipping and handling
One package may be redeemed per qualifying order with no limit on how many qualifying orders can be placed in September
May not be redeemed using Stampin’ Rewards
May not be exchanged for other papers

Here are two sample cards created by Stampin’ Up! that use these papers.

In my last post I shared a few videos from Stampin’ Up! featuring new products in the Holiday Catalog. Today I’m sharing a few more with you.

First up is the Winter Woods bundle found on page 27 in the catalog. If you own the Lovely as a Tree or Rooted in Nature stamp sets, or the Woodland embossing folder, Winter Woods will beautifully complement these other images, making it a versatile set.

Next is the Timeless Tidings Project Kit shown on page 33 in the catalog. If you make lots of Christmas cards each year, these elegant cards are quick and easy to put together!

Last is the Sincerely Santa Project Kit shown on page 32 in the catalog. This kit contains all of the supplies you will need to make 30 gift tags.

You can order any of these products by shopping my online store.

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Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog is Live!

September 5, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

The 2018 Holiday Catalog is now live and you can begin to order your favorite new products! Click here to view a PDF of the catalog.

Here are a few short videos that showcase some of our new products.

This first video is for the new Take Your Pick Tool. This is a versatile multi-purpose tool. One end has a putty tip to enable you to pick up sequins and other small objects to make it easier to attach to your paper crafting projects. The other end has two changeable double-ended tips with paper piercer, mini-spatula, small stylus and large stylus. This item can be found on page 30.

This next video features the fabulous Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Tin tiles are a hot trend in home and commercial decor at the moment so this is going to be a very popular new product. This item can be found on page 43.

This last video features all of the new designer series papers.

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Bonus Days Coupon Redemption Begins

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

Tomorrow the new Holiday Catalog goes live! If you earned bonus coupons last month you can now start to redeem them for any merchandise in the new catalog or the annual catalog.

Hopefully you save the email that Stampin’ Up! sent you with your bonus codes! Here are the steps you can follow to redeem your bonus coupons.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need assistance.

Fun Folds with Petal Promenade Suite

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

Today I’m posting the last two cards we made in my fun folds class last week.

This card uses a gatefold done in a landscape layout.

I cut a piece of Fresh Fig cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored it at 2 3/4″ and 8 3/4″ and folded the ends into the center along the score marks. Next I cut four pieces of designer paper at 2 1/2″ x 4″. I attached two pieces with the floral designs to the front flaps and attached the two pieces with the marbleized design to the inner flaps. I stamped a sentiment from the Beautiful Promenade stamp set with Fresh Fig ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out with one of the circles from the Circles Layering Framelits set. Next I die cut a piece of Mellow Moss cardstock using the largest label from the Stitched Labels Framelits Dies. I cut a piece of the 1/4″ Rich Razzleberry velvet ribbon, ran a strip of snail adhesive on the back of the ribbon and centered it on top of the label, centered the circle over the label and attached it.

To attach the label to the front of the card, I ran adhesive on one side of the label and attached it to the left flap, leaving the other side unattached so that the card will open!

I cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock at 4 ” x 5 1/4″, stamped leaves in Mellow Moss ink on the bottom corners and attached it to the center of the card.

The next and last card is a simple easel card.

I cut a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored it at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″ and folded at both score marks. I cut another piece of Blushing Bride cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock at 4″ x 5 1/4″ and attached it to the Blushing Bride piece. Next I cut out one of the rectangular frames from the Petal Promenade designer paper and stamped the live, laugh, love greeting from the Ribbon of Courage stamp set with Fresh Fig ink and attached this to the Smoky Slate.

I then attached this piece to the front of the card, only adhering it to the bottom half, leaving the top free, which is what makes the tent fold when the card is opened.

I created the easel “stop” by die cutting a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock with one of the larger ovals from the Oval Layering Framelits Dies. I stamped a flower in Blushing Bride ink and cut it out with the coordinating die from the Beautiful Layers Thinlits. Next I cut two leaves in Mossy Meadow with one of the dies from the same set. I arranged the leaves on the Smoky Slate oval, glued them down, attached the flower to the oval and then attached the oval to the inside of the card, making sure to position it so that the front of the card would stand up properly.

I really enjoyed trying out some of these fun folds, as did my customers!

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It’s a Beautiful Day

August 23, 2018 | Rhonda Kleiman

Today I’m featuring the second of four cards we made in my class last week using the Tropical Escape and Petal Promenade designer series papers. This card uses one of the beautiful Petal Promenade papers. I also used the floral die from the Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies, which is part of the Garden Impressions Suite.

I cut a piece of Grapefruit Grove cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″ for the card base. Next I cut a piece of the designer paper at 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″. I die cut the floral image using a piece of Petal Pink cardstock and attached it to the designer paper using the fine-tip glue pen. I then attached this to the card base. Next I stamped the beautiful day greeting from the Love What You Do stamp set with Grapefruit Grove ink onto Whisper White cardstock. I also stamped one of the small floral images from the Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set next to the greeting.

I cut the greeting using one of the circles from the Layering Circles Framelits and then cut a larger circle from the Stitched Shapes Framelits with a piece of the Grapefruit Grove cardstock and attached them together and then attached it to the card. I added a small Grapefruit Grove faceted dot to the small flower for a little touch of bling. I cut a 1/2″ x 4″ strip of designer paper and attached it to the bottom of a 4″x 5 1/4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock for the inside of the card.

If you love decorating your home and celebrating Halloween just as I do, you might want to consider subscribing to Paper Pumpkin to get this specially created holiday kit. Whether you are a new, current or past subscriber, all you need to do is sign up by September 10th. There are no tricks in this kit – just treat packaging! Mango Melody, Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black are the featured colors. Don’t want to make packaging? The contents of the kit can be repurposed by adding some cardstock to create your own cards or other projects. A specially designed box will arrive at your doorstep around the 20th of September. For further information and to subscribe, visit the Paper Pumpkin website and be sure to select me as your demonstrator when completing your subscription order.

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