#SU! Whimsical Trees Easel Card Tutorial

When I first saw the Whimsical Trees bundle in the July-December Mini Catalog, I knew I wanted to play with these adorable stamps and coordinating dies! 

I admit that I'm a bit sad that Stampin' Up! didn't decide to keep this stamp set and coordinating die set around a bit longer. The paper (as I'd wondered in the tutorial video below) has sold out. Too bad as it was a nice alternative to the traditional colors we so often think of at Christmas. However, there are so many beautiful designer series paper options to choose from.

There's just enough room to write a little note in the Basic White portion of this card. 

Here are the measurements as promised:

Blushing Bride cardstock: 4-1/4" x 11", scored @ 2-3/4" & 5-1/2"

Misty Moonlight cardstock: 4" x 2-1/8"; 2-3/8" x 1-1/8"

Basic White cardstock: 2-1/2" x 4"; 2" x 3-7/8"; 2-1/4" x 1" & a scrap large enough for a 3/4" circle punch

Designer Series Paper: 2 designs, design #1- 2-1/2" x 4"; design #2- 4" x 5-1/4"

Silver Foil Paper: scrap measuring 3-3/4" x 1-3/4"

Watch the video below and please subscribe, like and share!

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#SU! Sneak-Peek Love & Happiness Book Binding Card Tutorial

Wow! It's been a crazy few weeks. So glad to have had the Thanksgiving break and time spent with family. Always good to get re-set with the right priorities.

The card I'm sharing today came about because I joined a card swap with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators in my area. Always good for me to jump start some creativity. Because I had new products from the upcoming January-June Mini catalog, I wanted to use them.

The Love & Happiness Bundle [#157642] was my first choice because it's not just a Valentine's Day stamp set. So many possibilities for wedding, anniversary, I love you cards and of course, Valentine's Day too.

I'd not jumped in with the hybrid-embossing folder craze that Stampin' Up! introduced earlier this year. You can find them in the annual catalog on page 157, and on page 43 of the July-December Mini catalog too. 

But, oh my! I'm so very tempted to purchase both now that I've used this bundle!

 

The book-binding technique was the perfect layout for this card. I give a few tips on how to use this hybrid folder in making the card. I hope you'll check it out. And, if you aren't already a subscriber to my You-tube channel I'd so appreciate you doing so now. 

All the supplies can be purchased by clicking on the thumbnails below. 

Here are the measurements:

Highland Heather cardstock: 4-1/4" x 11", score at 4-1/4" & 5-1/2" along the 11" side; 4" x 5", texture and then cut along the 5" side at 1"

Basic White cardstock: 4" x 4" (inside); 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" texture & cut; 1" x 3" scrap (large enough for greeting)

Blushing Bride cardstock: small scrap for larger flower die

So Saffron cardstock: small scrap for small flower die

Mossy Meadow cardstock: small scrap for leaf die

(Could choose to purchase the Subtles collection cardstock pack instead of individual colors).

Highland Heather 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon: 14 inches

Here's the video tutorial:

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Side-Flip Fun Fold Christmas

Awhile back I participated in a team meeting where we made a mystery card together. The card we made was a fun-fold card and I was surprised at it's simplicity! So much so, that it's the card I used for my own mystery card class this past week.

For this card I used the Joyful Life stamp set out of the July-December Mini Catalog. It sorta hides in the back of the catalog on page 63. If you love adorable images, this is the stamp set for you. This fun bear riding the bike with the bunny was just too fun!

I paired it with the Pattern Party 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper available as a host-only option with any order of $150 or more. It's quite the value with 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. One side as these colorful patterns while the other side is all black & white. So versatile!

I put together a video tutorial showing how easy this fun fold card is to put together. In it I share both a card using the Playful Pets stamp set as well as one that mostly utilizes Sweet Stockings Designer Series Papers and a little fussy-cutting. 

I hope you'll watch, like and share it! If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. You can order quickly by clicking on the thumbnails below showcasing all the products used in this project. 

Please use the current host code (found on the right side bar of this blog) for all orders under $150 (before shipping and tax). These qualify for my stampin' rewards loyalty program (one point for each $50 before shipping & tax). Orders of $150 or more qualify as well, but they will receive host benefits, so don't add a host code to them as this negates the host benefits you'll receive from Stampin' Up!

Have questions? Just let me know and I'll do my best to answer.

Measurements:

Evening Evergreen cardstock: 7-1/2"x5-1/2", score along the 7-1/2" side at 4-1/4"; 7"x3-1/2", score along the 7" side at 3-1/2"

Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper: 3"x5-1/2" (pattern #1); 1-1/2"x5-1/2" (pattern #2)

Basic White: 2-1/2"x5-1/2"; 3-1/4"x3-1/4"

Thanks for watching!

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