SNEAK PEEK! May Your Days Be Merry & Bright

Every year I host a Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack as well as a Fall/Winter stamp camp with a fellow demonstrator.  My customers look forward to these events every year, and some travel 3+ hours to attend.  This year with social distancing I won't be able to comfortably do either one.  As I work through the process of trying to give my customers the stamping experience they have come to love AND adhere to our social distancing guidelines, I have started working on some Christmas cards for a class to go option.  

These cards need to be relatively easy to prepare and assemble once my customers receive them, with only written instructions.  

For this first card, I am using the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set and the Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper featured in the upcoming August-December mini catalog.  These products will be available for purchase starting August 4, 2020.

• Wrapped in Christmas | 153481 | $22.00
• Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper | 153492 | $11.50
• Tasteful Touches Labels Dies | 152886 | $31.00 (annual catalog)
• Real Red 3/8" Double Stitched Satin Ribbon | 151155 | $7.50 (annual catalog)

If you do not currently have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and plan to place your next order with me, you may request a catalog by sending me an email.  

Have a fantastic week!

Diane

Rooted in Nature for Freshly Made Sketches FMS444

Hello!

Today I am sharing a card I literally whipped up for the Freshly Made Sketch challenge this week.  This fun sketch was to make a square card.  Now, I don't usually make square cards because, well, the envelope situation.  However, I happen to have some square envelopes on hand so I figured, why not!

I used the Rooted in Nature stamp set, along with the new In Good Taste designer series paper.  This paper pack is full of photographic images and visual textures that work for a variety of projects. 

Here is a list of products I used for this card;

Rooted in Nature Stamp Set

Nature's Roots Dies

Gray Granite Card Stock - 5" x 10"

Gray Granite Ink

In Good Taste DSP - 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"

Early Espresso Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 3 7/8"

Early Espresso Ink

Whisper White Card Stock - 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Gray Granite Textured Weave Ribbon (retired)

Have a fabulous weekend!

Diane

Free as a Bird

Hello all you quarantine crafters!  These darling little birds are NOT following the social distancing rules!  I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying some extra time to work on your hobbies.  Since I have more free time after my day job (my second job at the nature store is on hold) I am getting back to my blog.  It's definitely a work in progress, so thanks for visiting!

I created this card for a sketch over at Just Add Ink.  I adore this stamp set and I'm so happy it is carrying over into the 2020 - 2021 Annual Catalog.  I only wish the DSP was too!

I hope you enjoy this card and layout.  Here is my recipe:

Stamp Set: Free as a Bird

Papers:  Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Classic Black, Various Stampin' Blends

Tools:  Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Embellishments: Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Pearl Basic Jewels

Be sure to check out the Last Chance lists posted here.  Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  

Have a great week!

Diane

Geared Up for Freshly Made Sketch #432

Happy Sunday! I had some free time this morning and thought I would take a peek at the Freshly Made Sketches weekly sketch.  It's a "clean and simple" design this week.  That is sometimes a challenge for me because I always want to add this or that or layers, layers, layers, to my cards.  A clean and simple sketch comes together quickly when you need a card in a hurry. 

I had a Garage Gear die cut in my stash box and decided to use that as my starting point.  I used my Stamparatus to stamp the nut image across the card front.  I used Night of Navy as the card base and a layer of Pacific Point for contrast.  I Attached the die cut with some mini dimensionals, stamped the sentiment, done!  Easy Peasy!

Here's my recipe:
Stamp Set: Geared Up Garage & coordinating Garage Gear Thinlets
Papers: Night of Navy, Pacific Point, WW & Silver Foil
Inks: Basic Gray, Pacific Point

Have a great Sunday!