Hallelujah Trees

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   Today I'm sharing the second of three cards we'll be making during the September session of my annual Christmas card-making class. I really enjoy this class--it's one of the highlights of my Stampin' Up year.  

This card uses the "Peaceful Pines" stamp set and coordinating "Perfect Pines" Framelits. And it's another clean and simple design, which I love. I started by making the Christmas trees. I cut out the Chocolate Chip tree on the left using the framelits. First I cut out the tree with the medium tree outline, then I laid the textured framelit on top and ran it through the Big Shot a second time. I used my Bone Folder to poke out the triangles from the back side of the tree.

For the tree on the left, I stamped the scallop tree in Pear Pizzaz ink onto Pear Pizzazz card stock and cut it out with the small tree framelit.

For the center tree, I stamped the "Hallelujah Chorus" tree in Pool Party onto Whisper White and cut it out with the largest tree outline framelit. I stamped the star in Crushed Curry and cut it out with the matching Framelit. 

To assemble the card, I started with a Whisper White panel and adhered each of the trees to it using Stampin' Dimensionals. I cut a teeny, tiny piece of Stampin' Dimensionals to squeeze behind the star, too. I wrapped a length of Whisper White Thick Baker's twine just under the tree trunks before adhering this panel to a Pear Pizzazz mat. I used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the assembled piece to a Thick Whisper White card base, cut lengthwise.

I'm torn: Does this card need a sentiment? Or is the "Hallelujah Chorus" on the tree enough? 

COMING SOON! Do you wish you could come to one of my Christmas card-making classes but live too far away? Well, soon I'll be posting details on FOUR ways you can attend virtually! I still have a few technical details to work out in the background, but watch this space for exciting news in about a week!
 

tams# 8565

Product List

Peaceful Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [139728] $26.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00
Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine [141688] $3.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00

Holly, Jolly, Merry Christmas

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   A few years ago, I started what has become a tradition--a monthly Christmas card-making class that starts in August and goes though November. When we're finished with our sessions, we have a stack of beautiful, hand-made Christmas cards ready to be sent. And we're finished before Thanksgiving! It's been a fun tradition and I'm continuing it this year, even though we're skipping August due to my work-travel schedule.

This week, I'm going to share the three designs we'll be making in our September session. I have a couple of spots open. Contact me if you're interested in attending (or see the "coming soon" announcement below).

The first card is a clean and simple design made with the "Holly Jolly Greetings" stamp set and coordinating Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies.

I started by stamping the large snowflake in Cherry Cobbler ink smack-dab in the center of a Whisper White panel. I added some Smoky Slate sprinkles diagonally through the center of the card.

Next, I cut the word "merry" out of Silver Glimmer Paper using the fabulous Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies. These go perfectly with the "Holly Jolly Greetings" stamp set. I adhered the greeting to the card using the Fine-Tip Glue Pen. After I had placed that piece just right, I stamped "Christmas" in Cherry Cobbler.

I adhered the stamped panel to a Cherry Cobbler Mat. I adhered this to a Whisper White Thick Card Stock base, cut lengthwise, using Stampin' Dimensionals.

This card turned out just the way I like 'em: quick and easy AND clean and simple!

COMING SOON! Do you wish you could come to one of my Christmas card-making classes but live too far away? Well, soon I'll be posting details on FOUR ways you can attend virtually! I still have a few technical details to work out in the background, but watch this space for exciting news in about a week!
 

tams# 8563

Product List

Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00	Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies [139659] $17.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50	Holly Jolly Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139882] $20.00

Soft and SubtleFlourishes

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   Today's card is a beauty! It uses three of the 2016-2017 In Colors:  Sweet Sugarplum, Flirty Flamingo, and Peekaboo Peach, along with the wonderful "Fabulous Phrases" bundle. Did you know that you can save 10% when you purchase Stampin' Up product bundles? You can! What a deal!

I started with a Whisper White panel and stamped the large flower from "Fabulous Phrases" randomly in Sweet Sugarplum, Flirty Flamingo, and Peekaboo Peach. I laid a piece of Vellum Card Stock right on top of the stamped panel, adhering it with strategically placed Glue Dots--right under where I've added a length of Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon. I added this piece to a Flirty Flamingo card base.

I cut a flower from the Flourishes Framelits from Flirty Flamingo and added it to the card with a Glue Dot in the center. I added a large White Perfect Accent to the center of the flower for interest and to cover the Glue Dot.

I stamped the sentiment in Flirty Flamingo onto a 1" strip of Whisper White card stock and flagged the end with the Banner Triple Punch. I added this to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

This card would have been beautiful without the Vellum Card Stock, but the addition of the Vellum softens the design and really steps it up a notch!

I hope you've enjoyed my series of four samples using four sets from the new Stampin' Up catalog. Remember, you can purchase any of the supplies used to make any of the cards featured on my blog by clicking on the pictures of the supplies below each post. This will take you directly to my online Stampin' Up store.

Or, better yet, you can schedule a party and invite a few friends to come and stamp. I'll show you a technique, you and your guests will make two make-and-take projects, and you can ooh and aah over all the wonderful Stampin' Up product I'll have out on display and in the catalogs. Contact me today! I'm booking stampin' events in September.
 

tams# 8558

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $59.25	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] $6.50	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398] $6.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $8.00	Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428] $8.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	White Perfect Accents [138416] $5.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Flourished Sympathy

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   Today's card features three of the fabulous 2016-2017 In Colors:  Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, and Peekaboo Peach. These colors are stunning together--especially paired with the "Flourishing Phrases" stamp set!

I started with a Dapper Denim panel and stamped the large floral flourish stamp twice in Dapper Denim. I adhered this panel to a Peekaboo Peach card base.

Next I cut the large floral Flourish framelit (say that three times, fast!) from Emerald Envy and adhered it to the card using the Fine-Tip Glue Pen.

I stamped the sentiment in Dapper Denim onto a 1" strip of Whisper White card stock and flagged the end with the Banner Triple Punch. I adhered this directly to the card (no Stampin' Dimensionals--I know!!). I cut a small flower from Peekaboo Peach using the Flourish Framelits and added this to the banner.

For the finishing touches, I cut a 4" piece of Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon, knotted it in the middle, and snipped it on the ends. I added this to the card with a Glue Dot. Finally, I added a Rhinestone embellishment in the center of the flower on the banner.

Come back on Monday for the final sample using the "Flourishing Phrases" stamp set--it's a beauty!

tams# 8557

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $59.25	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417] $8.00	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141415] $8.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Peekaboo Peach 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141427] $8.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Sugarplum Flourishes

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations  Today I'm sharing the second of four cards made using the "Flourishing Phrases" and matching Flourishes Framelits bundle. When you buy these products together in a bundle, you'll save 10%. This is a great set for all-occasion cards.

I stamped the large flower from the "Flourishing Phrases" stamp set in Sweet Sugarplum onto a Very Vanilla panel. I added the leaves and sentiment in Mint Macaron. Next, I cut a Mint Macaron lattice and leaf from the Flourishes Framelits. I adhered these to the card using the Fine-Tip Glue Pen. I added a Basic Pearl Embellishment to the center of the flower.

I adhered the stamped panel to a Sweet Sugarplum mat and then onto a Mint Macaron card base. This card is so sweet and delicate--and so easy to create!

tams# 8535

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $59.25	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00
Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00