Happy Fall!

My favorite color is Autumn!  What’s not to love!?  The weather, the sweaters, snuggling in front of the fire with a good book, and the list goes on!!

This week I’m highlighting the Little Delights Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!.  Little Delights has a great variety of stamps for just about any occasion.

Enjoy this simple  fall wreath made by stamping the leaves multiple times using several different colors.

 

Whether it’s Halloween, Fall, Birthday or Christmas, this stamp set has something for you!

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MEASUREMENTS
Card Base Very Vanilla 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
Background: Early Espresso 5 ⅜” h x 4 ⅛”w
Inside Layer Very Vanilla: 5 ¼” h x 4″ w
DSP Harvest Meadow: 2 ½ h x 3 ¾” w
Early Espresso: 3 ½” x 3 ½”
Very Vanilla Stamped layer: 3 ⅜” x 3 ⅜”
Early Espresso Small square for cutting scalloped circle: 2 ¼” x 2 ¼”
Very Vanilla Small square for cutting circle: 2 ¼” x 2 ¼”

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut Very Vanilla Card Base at 8 ½” x 5 ½”, and score at 4 ¼”
  2. Using the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder, emboss the Inside Very Vanilla layer at the top.
  3. Stamp the leaves several times in a circle pattern to form a wreath using Calypso Coral, Bumblebee and Old Olive Ink and adhere to the Early Espresso matte.
  4. Stamp sentiment on the small Very Vanilla Square using Early Espresso.
  5. Cut sentiment using the Layering Circle dies using the die that measures approximately 1 ⅞”. Die cut the Early Espresso using the scallop circle that measures approximately 2”.
  6. Adhere your layers together as follows – Background – Early Espresso to the Very Vanilla Cardbase, Embossed Very Vanilla Layer to the Early Espresso.  DSP to the lower part of the Very Vanilla. Adhere the Stamped layer to the card.
  7. Adhere the stamped Vanilla Circle to the Early Espresso scallop Circle Adhere this to the center of the wreath with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Tie a small bow with the Early Espresso ¼” Faux Suede Trim.  Adhere this to the lower part of the sentiment with a Mini Glue Dot.  Sprinkle on a trio of gems.
  9. Don’t forget to decorate the inside and the envelope.
  10. Send your hug-in-a-card to someone who needs a little hope and a little smile!

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Little Delights Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!

It’s never too early to start thinking about making your Christmas cards!  Here’s a simple, yet elegant card to duplicate.

The Gold Foil Paper die cut using one of the frames from the Ornate Layers Die set and Gold Embossing adds a touch of elegance to this card.

 

After stamping the sprig with Old Olive Ink, I went back over the little berries using the fine tip of Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blend. This just adds a little more pop of color.

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MEASUREMENTS
Card Base Rich Razzleberry 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
Background: Brushed Gold 5 ¼” h x 4”w
DSP Blackberry Beauty 1 ⅜” h x 4” w
Brushed Gold 4” x ¼”
Rich Razzleberry 1 ⅛” x 2 ⅝”
Very Vanilla 1” x 2 ½”

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut Rich Razzleberry Card Base at 8 ½” x 5 ½”, and score at 4 ¼”
  2. Before you adhere the Brushed Gold Panel to your card.  Die cut the frame from the Ornate Layers Die Set. This will save paper for you.
  3. Using Versamark ink, stamp the sentiment on the small Very Vanilla piece of Cardstock.  Sprinkle with Gold Embossing Powder and Heat using the Heal Tool.
  4. Adhere the sentiment to the 1 ⅛” x 2 ⅝” Rich Razzleberry Layer.  Then Adhere this to the center of the die cut gold frame. 
  5. Stamp leaves towards the top left of the Very Vanilla Panel. With the fine point of a Rich Razzleberry/dark Stampin’ Blend, just touch the small dots on the leaves to add color. 
  6. Adhere the narrow gold strip to the upper edge of the DSP and adhere this to the lower edge of the stamped Very Vanilla panel. 
  7. Adhere this to the Brushed Gold Background layer and then to the card base.
  8. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the ornate frame to the card.
  9. Sprinkle with 3 Brushed Metallic Gold Dots. 
  10. Don’t forget to decorate the inside and the envelope.
  11. Send your hug-in-a-card to someone who needs a little hope and a little smile!

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Little Delights – Happy Halloween!

Happy October!!

Here’s a simple card to send out to all your Gals and Gouls!  I love the Little Delights Stamp set!  This is such a versatile set, you can use for just about any occasion.  Whether it be Halloween, Birthday, Fall or Christmas – there’s something here for you.

 

 

 

Read below for details, directions and a supply list.

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MEASUREMENTS
Card Base Basic White 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
Background Pumpkin Pie 5 ⅜” h x 4 ⅛”w
Inside Layer Basic White 5 ⅛” h x 3 ⅞” w
DSP Cute Halloween 5 ⅛” x 2”
Basic Black 5 ⅛” x ¼”
Basic Black 4 ¼” x 3”
Basic White 4” x 2 ½”
DSP 1 ¼” x 2” (small flag)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut Basic White Card Base at 8 ½” x 5 ½”, and score at 4 ¼”
  2. Using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, emboss the Inside Basic White layer.
  3. Cut the long edge of the 4 ¼” x 3” Basic Black using the Basic Borders dies (zig zag die)
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the 4” x 2 ½” Basic White in Pumpkin Pie Ink. Then stamp a set of the bats with Tuxedo Black Memento. I cleaned the stamp real well and then just inked one of the bats on the stamp (easily done with photopolymer stamps) and stamp it towards the upper right corner.
  5. Flag the end of the 1 ¼” x 2” DSP – you can freehand this or use the tailored tag punch.
  6. Adhere your layers together.  Stamped Basic White Piece onto the Die Cut Basic Black with the zig zag edge to the right. 
  7. Adhere the thin Basic Black strip to the left edge of the 5 ⅛” x 2” DSP. Adhere these pieces to the textured Basic White.  Adhere the stamped layers to these layers.  Tape the small flagged DSP to these layers.
  8. Adhere the Basic White layers to the Pumpkin Pie panel and then to your card base.
  9. Sprinkle a few Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins.
  10. Don’t forget to decorate the inside and the envelope.

 

 

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Fun Fold Gift Card Holder

I often find myself giving gift cards for birthdays, weddings and graduations.  I’ve had to get beyond the idea that it seems a bit impersonal, and realize often times it’s the most practical.  I love to be able to add my own personal touch by making a special card to hold the gift.  Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy card with a gift card pocket, yet it’s super cute and looks much more complicated than it really is!

 

I love the Timeless Tulips Stamp set.  It’s quick and simple, yet so very pretty! I stamped this tulip on one of the prints from the Playing With Patterns Designer Series Paper. It was the perfect variation of color for the flower.

 

The little hidden pocket on the inside is the perfect place to hold a gift card.

 

 

I’ve done a brief video sharing how to cut and fold the card.

 

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Be Inspired!