Friday, December 30, 2022

#SU! Simple Easel Fold Calendar

Each year I like to create and send a hand-stamped calendar to each of those on my Little Inkers team (those who've signed-up under me within Stampin' Up!). This year, I used a fun-fold I found from Tricia Butts, a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator. You can see her blog post here

Here is what those calendars looked like:


With everything going on around the Christmas holiday (family visiting and other activities), I haven't spend much time in my stamping space. Maybe you can relate?

However, with the New Year approaching quickly I'm hoping to be back in a regular routine of creating. 

I recorded a video tutorial of a variation on this calendar, and I hope you'll check it out. Perhaps one of these will spark your own creativity.

Here's the video link:

Here are the project measurements:

Granny Apple Green cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
Basic White cardstock: 2-1/2" x 3-1/4"; 2" x 3"; scraps for cloud die
Pool Party cardstock: (if using the pond water) scrap measuring about 2" x 3"
Mango Melody cardstock: (if using the sunset) scrap about 2-3/4" square
Old Olive cardstock: (for the grass) scrap about 1" x 2"

Here is the calendar when it's closed:

If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours! You can order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7. Ordering any of the supplies used to make this project can be done by clicking on the photos below. (Note that I will update the list once new products from the January-April Mini catalog go live January 5, 2023).

Product List
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Tear & Tape Adhesive
$7.00
Layering Diorama Dies
$29.00

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Accordion Z-Fold Card Tutorial

 


If you've been following me for awhile now, you know that I love the z-fold card. It's simple and yet a real "wow" for the recipient. 

Today's card adds just a little twist, a few more folds. And, it's a great way to show-off the beautiful Designer Series Papers that Stampin' Up! sells too.

I put together a video showing all the steps to put together this fun-fold card. And, at the end I share a few more projects that I made using it.

I hope you'll check it out. 


Measurements:

Evening Evergreen cardstock: 5-1/2" x 11", score along the 11" side at 1-3/4", 3-1/2", 5-1/4" & 7"; 3" x 6", score along the 6" side at 3"

Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces cut at 1-1/2" x 5-1/4" and 2 pieces cut at 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"

Basic White cardstock: 3-3/4" x 5-1/4" and one piece 3" x 3" 

Be sure to use the November host code: PA43R2KF (good through 11/30/2022) for all orders under $150. Orders of $150 and above receive host benefits from Stampin' Up! 
Thank you! 

Thanks for watching!

If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. You can order anytime through my SU! website, 24/7. To order any of the products used in this project simply click on the images below: 

Product List
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English)
$23.00
Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.00
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Framed Florets Dies
$37.00
Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
$5.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Festive Pearls
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Paper Trimmer
$25.00



Tuesday, November 8, 2022

October 2022 Paper Pumpkin Alternative

 Each month, I make thank-you cards to send to my Paper Pumpkin subscribers using the current month kit stamps. It's a great challenge for me and hopefully an inspiration for those who receive one in the mail too!

This month, I wanted to incorporate a couple techniques too. The first came somewhat by accident. After making one card adding White Craft ink for the stars, I decided to use an emboss-resist technique.

The other technique is masking using Stampin' Up!'s new masking paper.


Measurements:

Crumb Cake cardstock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" along the 8-1/2" side
Pool Party cardstock: 4" x 5-1/4"
Basic White cardstock: 3-3/4" x 5"; plus scrap

Follow along with the technique tutorial video that I put together:


If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours! You can order anytime through my SU! website. To order any product used in this project you can simply click on the images below and be taken directly to my website to order. Thanks so much!

Product List
1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$22.50
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper
$7.00
Sponge Daubers
$5.00
Blending Brushes
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit
$27.00

Friday, November 4, 2022

#SU! The Best Remedy Kits Collection Alternative

Did you know that Stampin' Up! has a line of paper-crafting kits? There is a subscription option called Paper Pumpkin, and then there is a separate line not found in any publication called the Kits Collection. These kits are available if they are found on the SU! website. 

After putting together this fun kit,

The Best Remedy

I had this idea to do something fun with a little fussy-cutting and cutting using a Xacto-knife. Whether you take the time for the Xacto-knife cutting or not, I hope you'll consider making some additional cards and projects using this fun kit.

If you are up to the challenge, please watch the tutorial video that I put together:


Measurements:

Basic White Thick cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"; 1-3/8" x 3-1/2"
Pacific Point cardstock: 2-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Basic White cardstock: 3/8" x 2-1/4" & 3" x 3-1/2"

If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours! You can order anytime through my SU! website. To order products to make this project, just click on the images below. Be sure to use the current host code for orders under $150.

Product List
Kreativset The Best Remedy (Englisch)
$23.00
Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$18.00
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.75
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00