Candice

Friendly Gnomes

Don’t you just love this stamp set and matching dies. When they first introduced the gnomes in the holiday catalog I loved them and was excited to see a new set in the mini catalog. I just wish they would have ended up in the new catalog, but unfortunately we have to say goodbye to the cute little guys.

I had a little bit of fun with this card and created some unique folds in how the card opens. I focused on just the image on the front with the message on a special flap that folds down to expose the inside of the card. To create this start with a 11 x 4 1/4 piece of card stock that is scored at 2 3/4 from each side. The face of the card is attached to one side and the other is free to be used for a message. When the card is folded it looks like the background is solid.

160714 – Friendly Gnomes Stamp Set (R) (M)
151820 – Stitched Rectangles Dies (R)
160388 – Country Gingham 6×6 Designer Series Paper (R) (M)
160448 – Balmy Blue & White 1/2″ Variegated Ribbon (C) (M)
159200 – Sweet Sorbet 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
158987 – Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (C)
141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
Stampin Blends used to color the gnome
Colors – Night of Navy (C), Flirty Flamingo (C), Balmy Blue (C), Smoky Slate (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

The gnome dies that carried over from the holiday mini catalog are also retiring. I thought I’d share this cute card that features just the dies. I love that the dies can cut out the lined images or that you can create an gnome strictly from the dies.

159625 – Gnomes Dies (R)

As you can see I really love this set so I thought I’d share a few more samples. I hope you enjoy them. Remember the retiring items are available while supplies last but will be gone for good at the end of the month. There are also many items on sale. Be sure to order today to get your favorites before it’s to late. The hostess code is listed on the right hand side.

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April 21, 2023

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Greatest Journey

Have you ever fallen in love more with the dies than with the stamp set?

That is how I felt when I first saw this suite. It was the dies that drew me to them. Maybe because my family is very outdoors and we love to camp, hike and bike and I thought these would be perfect to make cards for them and scrapbook pages. When I started to play with this stamp set I really wanted to use the blending brushes in a unique and different way. I chose to use the dies to cut out a template that I held to create a layered effect on the card. Rather than having a blended look by using the template I was able to create depth to the background without adding more layers. I finished it off by layering cardstock that I embossed the saying on with white embossing powder and the used one of the die cut images as a focal point.

I originally created this card as a swap with my Stampin’ Up! team and I’m happy to report that I was one of the winners of the swap with this card. Here is a close up picture where you can see the detail better.

After creating the card for the swap I decided I wanted to see what I could come up with using some of the other images and sayings in the set. Here’s what I came up with. What do you think? I still like the first one the best, but I like these as well. I know I’ve said this before, but I’m sad this one didn’t carry over from the mini catalog as I think it’s a great set and I love the dies.

160588 – Greatest Journey (R) (M)
160593 – Greatest Journey Dies (R) (M)
160594 – Greatest Journey Bundle (R) (M)
160597 – Three Twine Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie, (R) (M)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C) (M)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160519 – Blending Brush Storage (C) (M)
155554 – Stampin’ Emboss Powders, White, (C)
129053 – Heat Tool (C)
147277 – Craft Stampin’ Ink, White (C)
Colors – Mango Melody (R), Cajun Craze (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Highland Heather (C), Starry Sky (C), Basic Gray (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

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April 20, 2023

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Flowers – Stamped or Die Cut?

Art Gallery Stamp Set

I created this card for my husband for Valentines day. His favorite color is purple and I have been wanting to play around with this stamp set for a while. It is a gift card holder card like I showed the other day. From the front you wouldn’t know it as I created the background to look layered. Rather than putting the main image on multiple background papers I used strips of paper so that I could apply them to the strip that is attached to the card back to hold the gift card.

154421 – Art Gallery Stamp Set (R)
152599 – Dry Brush Background Stamp (R)
154316 – Floral Gallery Dies (R)
151292 – Heart Punch Pack (R)
152698 – Love you More Than Dies (R)
156408 – White 3/4″ Glitter Organdy Ribbon (R)
Colors – Pear Pizzazz (R), Highland Heather (C), Gorgeous Grape (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

Summer Shadows Dies

I wanted to try a card that featured using just dies for the main image. As I have the Summer Shadows dies and not the stamp set I thought this would be the perfect die set to give this a try. I decided to go with the purple and green theme again. This is a Z-fold card using a die cut image as the overlap. I love all the saying is the Stepping Stones stamp set and will be sad to see them go.

I’ve included a close up shot so you can see all the detail in the flowers. Remember that this was created by just using the dies and no stamps or inks. I added some dimension by including the Sprig Trinkets. The second picture is the opened card where you can see the other flower is on the background.

156618 – Summer Shadows Dies (R)
159036 – Stepping Stones Stamp Set (R)
159188 – Sprig Trinkets (R)
155560 – Scalloped Contours Dies (C)
161598 – Basics 3D Embossing Folder (O)
Colors – Soft Sea Foam (C), Pear Pizzazz (R), Old Olive (C), Fresh Freesia (C), Gorgeous Grape (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (O) Online Exclusive

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April 19, 2023

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Uniquely Artistic

Uniquely Artistic is another stamp set that I received as a gift and wasn’t sure what to do with it. I struggled with the ideas a bit but thought that it would be the perfect set to pair with the Thanks and Hello embossing folders that are also retiring. Rather than stamping a greeting I used the Wink of Stella to highlight the word I wanted to focus on as you can see it the closer up image.

158935 – Uniquely Artistic Stamp Set (R)
152556 – Stacked Stone Background Stamp (R)
155430 – Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder (R)
104199 – Linen Thread (C)
152464 – Elegant Faceted Gems (R)
141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
Colors – Crumb Cake (C), Soft Suede (R), Old Olive (C), Pear Pizzazz (R), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

I went with different colors and a slightly different look for the other embossing folder and image but kept the same basic idea of highlighting the word with the Wink of Stella. I used the trim from the online exclusives and some vellum cardstock to add depth to the flower image.

158935 – Uniquely Artistic Stamp Set (R)
155430 – Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder (R)
155560 – Scalloped Contours Die (C)
160496 – Lightly the Way Dies (M) (C)
161633 – Gold and Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack (O)
154571 – Pastel Pearls (R)
158133 – Soft Succulent 1/2″ Satin Shimmer Ribbon (R)
101856 – Vellum Cardstock (C)
141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
Colors – Polished Pink (R), Soft Succulent (R), Petal Pink (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (O) Online Exclusive, (M) Mini Catalog

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April 18, 2023

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Love Cats Stamp Set

Today I thought I would jump over to a stamp set from the mini catalog that is retiring. Just a reminder that while some of the items in the mini catalog will be carrying over many are retiring with the main catalog so be sure to get your favorites be for they are gone. My daughter is super sad to see this stamp set go as she is a huge cat fan. I need to give the creativity of these cards to her. She wanted to stamp with me one day so I had her pick things out and help to figure out how to stamp them. I guided her a bit as she is only 11 but overall they were mostly her creations. I think she did a great job.

160410 – Love Cats Stamp Set (R) (M)
159190 – Heart Pearls (R)
156485 – Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon (C)
155714 – Polished Pink 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon (R)
152709 – Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch (R)
149643 – Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder (R)
Colors – Polished Pink (R), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over. (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

I bought the set specifically so she could use it for her valentine’s. We played around with a couple of ideas, ended up doing the project on the right which was attaching the image to one of our 3×3 envelopes. Before attaching it we punched a small hole in the bottom that we could put a sucker stick through. One of the things I loved about this project is that we used the stamparatus to make it easy for her to stamp the same image over and over again. I’m really sad that this tool is leaving as I haven’t had much of a chance to share it, but it sure can come in handy.

160410 – Love Cats Stamp Set (R) (M)
160386 – Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack, Red (C) (M)
160382 – Country Bouquet Punch (C) (M)
160377 – Country Bouquet Stamp Set (C) (M)
160383 – Country Bouquet Bundle (R) (M)
159233 – Basic White 3″X3″ Envelopes
Colors – Blushing Bride (R), Real Red (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over. (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

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April 17, 2023

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Bamboo Beauty

Some of you may know that I spent two and a half years as a the Assistant General Manager at the Spring Hill Suites. In November I decided that I need to take a break from that job to have more time to focus on my family, myself and my stamping. I loved the people that I worked with and wanted a simple easy card that I could make multiples of for my co-workers and staff. Page 86 of the catalog gave me just what I needed. I changed it up just slightly and added some ribbon but still used the same basic idea. I really love this stamp set and will be sad to see it go.

One of the things I enjoyed about the job was creating cards and gifts for both employees and guests who stayed with us. I’m excited that I will get the chance to do it again as I start tomorrow as the General Manager Hampton Inn. As this is a smaller hotel I’m hoping that I will still be able devote time to my renewed passion of stamping and sharing my creations with you.

I will give you a quick tip on creating this card. I stamped off for the larger bamboo pieces and used the full strength for the leaves. This gave me the depth in the colors that you see. You will also notice that I used slightly different colors than the ones in the samples in the catalog.