Happy Halloween

I really love making Halloween cards. Halloween holds a special place in my heart. My mom always made us home-sewn costumes that were very fun and detailed. She made it such a good time. She passed away when I was 19 so Halloween helps me feel close to her.

I used retired DSP for the background of this card along with a little ink blending and water droplets. But you could achieve the same look via ink blending a background and dropping water on it (sloppily I might add ha ha). It's a shame you really can't see the sparkle of the Wink of Stella. The web is really sparkly in real life!

Supplies

Card Base:

Gorgeous Grape 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Basic Black: 2 pieces 4" X 5-1/4" (one for outside, one for inside)

Basic White: 3-3/4" X 5" (for inside)

DSP: 

Artistic Blooms 3-3/4" X 5" (retired)

You could easily recreate the look of this DSP by using your blending brushes to blend the background. I did some blending to darken this paper and then dropped some water on it with my finger tips to get the splatters. 

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Web of Fun Bundle

Spatter stamps inside are from the retired Fright Night stamp set

Ink: 

Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black Hybrid, Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends (dark, for spider inside)

Embellishments: 

These sparkly black dots are not SU. I don't know where I got them.

Other: 

Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Blending Brushes, Wink of Stella

Floral Harvest

I just love the beautiful florals in this paper, and the soft sheen of the pearlescent finish gives it a dreamy look. 

Card Base: Cajun Craze Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Very Vanilla two pieces 3-3/4" X 5" + scrap piece for sentiment  

Pecan Pie two pieces 4" X 5-1/4"

DSP: 

Glow of Harvest 1-3/4" X 4-1/2" + fussy cut floral image

Moonlit Flora 1-3/4" X  3-3/4"

Punch: 2-3/8" Circle Punch 

Stamp Set/Punch Bundle: Banner Sayings

Ink: Early Espresso

Embossing Folder: Leaf Fall 3D (retired)

Embellishments: Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Pumpkin Harvest

The pumpkin images might be the reason that I fell in love with this month's Product of the Month--the Glow of Harvest DSP. I love fall and there is nothing more quintessentially fall than pumpkins, right? I love the soft, subtle colors in the paper but I also love that the subtleness means you can color them if you want to, which is what I did for the yellow pumpkins here. I used my Golden Glow Stampin' Blends to color a couple of them for a pop of color. 

Card Base: Pecan Pie Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Very Vanilla two pieces 4" X 5-1/4" + scrap piece for sentiment  

DSP:

Glow of Harvest DSP  Fussy cut pumpkins for focal point and inside pieces

Moonlit Harvest  3/4" X 4" (for inside of card)

Autumn Toile (retired) 4" X 3-1/8"

Embossing Folder: Peaceful Greenery 3D (retired)

Stamp Set: Words of Beauty

Ink: Early Espresso, Golden Glow Stampin' Blends Markers

Embellishments: Pearls of Beauty, Peaceful Pine 3/8" Bordered Ribbon

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Traditional Merry Christmas Greenery

It’s time again for the Sketch A Month challenge! I've been using this challenge to help get my Christmas card stash built up so I'm not rushing this year and can just enjoy it.
This month's sketch is from Stampin' Pretty. I used the paper, stamps and dies from the retired Traditions of Christmas suite for this card and I love how it turned out!
Please check out the other participants fabulous cards for this challenge.
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@fuzzyslippersdesigns
@scrpbkgrl
@stampwithsandie
@zoe_tantalizingstamper

Card Base: Real Red 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line + die cut piece for the focal point

Cardstock:

Basic White 4" X 5-1/4" + scrap piece for sentiment/focal point

Mossy Meadow for die cut leaves

Old Olive for die cut branches

Cloud Cover for die cut ribbon/bow

DSP: Traditions of Christmas (retired) 4" X 5-1/4", 3-1/8" X 4-3/4" + fussy cut floral image for inside

Retired Stamp/Die Bundles: Traditional Labels, Christmas Greenery, Peaceful Season (for inside sentiment)

Ink: Secret Sea

Embellishments: Loose Gold Sequins (retired), Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Amazing Harvest

This is the first card I made with the Glow of Harvest DSP, and it made me fall in love. I love the pretty pearlescent shine and the soft, beautiful floral and foliage. I'm not ready for fall yet, but it is my favorite time of the year and always makes for some lovely crafty creations. 

Card Base: Pecan Pie Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Very Vanilla two pieces 4" X 5-1/4" + scrap piece for sentiment  

DSP:

Nature Walk 1-3/4" X 5"

Glow of Harvest DSP  two pieces 1" X 5", two pieces for inside 1/2" X 5", fussy cut floral focal point

Dies: Spotlight on Nature and Changing Leaves (both retired)

Stamp Set: Changing Leaves (sentiment, retired)

Ink: Early Espresso

Embellishments: Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Blessed Harvest Day

I used pieces of the retired Gathering Together DSP along with the Product of the Month Glow of Harvest DSP to make this card. I fussy cut the leaves and pumpkins from the gorgeous pearlescent paper. You really need to see this paper in person to appreciate it.

Card Base: Early Espresso Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Very Vanilla inside layer 4" X 5-1/4" + focal point piece 2-15/16" X 1-15/16" (mine is die cut with retired Textured Notes Dies), scrap piece for sentiment  

Early Espresso 3-1/4" X 2-3/16" focal point piece

DSP:

Glow of Harvest DSP 4" X 5-1/4" + fussy cut pumpkins and leaves

Gathering Together DSP (Retired) 2" X 5-1/4" (Cajun Craze Print) and 1-1/2" X 4" (Early Espresso Print)

Dies: Textured Notes (retired)

Stamp Set: Unbounded Love (sentiment, retired), Amber Autumn (inside, retired)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Markers, Golden Glow Stampin' Blends Markers

Embellishments: Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Best Harvest

Today's card was made using the Glow of Harvest DSP, which is the August Product of the Month from Stampin' Up! I colored some of the leaves and florals with my Peaceful Pine alcohol marker.

This DSP is absolutely beautiful. It has a pearlescent sheen to it that's hard to explain and pictures can't do a lot of justice to along with lovely, soft florals, pumpkins and fall foliage. I have a feeling this is one is going to sell out. So, if you like it, you'll want to place an order soon! It's only $5 (USD) with a qualifying purchase of $75 (USD) or more.

Card Base: Early Espresso Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock: Very Vanilla inside layer 4" X 5-1/4" + scrap piece or 3" square for die cut focal point

DSP: Glow of Harvest DSP 4" X 1-7/8", Gathering Together DSP (Retired) 4" X 2-1/8"

Dies: Spotlight on Nature (retired)

Stamp Set: Caring Leaves (retired), Elements of Text (retired) for the splatter

Ink: Early Espresso, Peaceful Pine, Peaceful Pine Stampin' Blends Marker

Embellishments: Peaceful Pine 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins (Retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Christmas Joy

I have been making Christmas cards each week starting around the last part of January. This way I won't be in such a rush to get my cards made and sent. I can just enjoy the season. I have really been enjoying revisiting my cherished retired Christmas products in this process. I can use the new product I buy (because I will be buying more 🤣) to start on next year's cards. Or maybe to sell in my Etsy shop. Did you know I have an Etsy shop?

Card Base: Basic White Thick Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock: Basic White layer 4" X 5-1/4", Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Soft Seafoam

Ink: Real Red

Embossing Folder: Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder (retired)

Dies: Christmas Greenery (retired), Paper Pumpkin Abundant Joy Dies (retired)

Stamp Set (for inside): Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (retired)

Embellishments: Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems (retired)

All Aflutter Wishing You Well

I used a card sketch from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts for this card. I have used this template a few times now and always love how my cards turn out. It is a fun one. I left a photo at the end, but Dawn has literally hundreds of these templates. You should check them out!

Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Pool Party cardstock cut at 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side, sentiment panel was just cut to fit the stamp I used

Basic White Cardtock inside cut to 4" X 5-1/4"

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP cut using measurements on the template, added a 4" X 5-1/4" panel on the bottom

Stamps: Greenery Lane for sentiment and All Aflutter Bundle for the Butterflies

Ink: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the center DSP panel, butterflies and to level up the sentiment panel to the same  height as the DSP panels), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer

Adhesive-backed sequins are from a retired pack.

Time to Celebrate All Aflutter

I love using tilted layers on a card because sometimes it is really annoying to try to get things on there straight and with equal margins. This help alleviate that stress a bit. Plus, it adds interest and whimsy. 

Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Basic White Thick 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: Bottom is 4" X 5-1/4", Black and White layer is 3-3/4" X 5", third layer is 2-13/16" X 4-1/16"

I roughed up the edges of my DSP with my fingernails after adhering it down to the cardstock. You could also use the edge of your detail scissors or a distressing tool if you have one. 

Sentiment Cardstock: Basic White 3-1/4" X 1"

Stamps: Butterflies are from All Aflutter Bundle and sentiment is from a retired set called Beautiful Butterflies

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Ink: Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Pool Party, Barely Blush

Embellishments: Rhinestone Basic Jewels colored with Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the "sky" layer), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer

I love butterflies, so the All Aflutter Bundle was an immediate add-to-cart for me. I think it goes beautifully with almost any paper, but the colors in the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP are so good for summer vibes right now.

Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Pool Party cardstock cut at 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White Layer: 4" X 5-1/4"

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: left to right 2" X 5-1/4", 7/8" X 5-1/4", 7/8" X 5-1/4"

Stamps: Cutest Crew for sentiment and All Aflutter Bundle for the Butterflies

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Basic Black

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the "sky" circle die cut), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer

Circle die cuts are from the retired Spotlight on Nature Dies, but you can use any circles you have. Embellishment sequins are random old pieces I still had from retired a retired pack.