Happy December! Penguin Place Double Gate Fold Christmas Card

Happy December! I just sent out my December newsletter to my mailing list. This month I shared how to make a double gate fold Christmas card with the Penguin Place stamp set and the Penguin Builder Punch.

I also shared a few tips to make stamping and assembling this card a snap!

I designed and planned this card using the Penguin Place stamp set several months ago, and unfortunately, in the last few days it sold out and is no longer available for purchase. I debated on changing this month's project. However, most of you already have both the Penguin Place stamp set and the Penguin Builder Punch, and the skills in this card are easily translatable to another stamp set, and designer series paper can be substituted for the stamped winter tree and snow scene. So, I did not substitute another stamp set.

The new host code for December is 9CVPJ27N. Please, use the host code on orders under $150 USD. For orders over $150 USD, please, don't use the host code.

My December newsletter is available all month to new subscribers. If you sign up for my email list during December, you will also receive a copy of my December newsletter with the instructions, supply list, and measurements for this cute penguin Christmas card.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #43 is...

Pat Arnold! Congratulations, Pat! Pat is the winner of the 43rd Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on December 5th, 2022.

Pat's card is beautiful and festive! I love how she used the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper as one of the mat layers. This holly leaf and berry patterned paper with the green painted background is full of wintertime foliage - perfect for a Christmas card! I also like how Pat layered 3 banners - white, red, and green on top of each other to make the greeting stand out. The sequins give a little sparkle too! Wonderful work, Pat!

Check out the other entries for the 43rd Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Toni's card is gorgeous! I really love the simplicity of the card! Her color palette echos the flowers on the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper. I love how the stitched leaves are die cut into the card mat with the Stitched Greenery Die! Beautiful card, Toni!

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on December 11th. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into December's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share December's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their December's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw December's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.

Highlight a Greeting Stamp with this Fun Fold Christmas Card

 Today's flap fun fold card highlights not only the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper, but this flap fun fold is fantastic for using larger greeting stamps like some of the stamps in the Framed and Festive stamp set.

The larger greeting stamps in Framed and Festive really stand out and shine on this fun fold! The jingle bell trinket and linen thread are the perfect holiday embellishment to enhance the greeting stamp.

 
This card opens with the flap on the right, revealing a larger designer series paper panel on the left side of the card front. The flap is adhered inside of the card base with Tear and Tape Adhesive before the inside mat is added.

On the inside of the card, I stamped another larger greeting from Framed and Festive - "May this season be filled with peace and joy" with Real Red ink. I did not add any more designer series paper to the inside of the card because you can see some of the inside of the card when the card is closed. 

However, you could add some more stamping or a vertical piece of designer series paper along the left or the right edge of the inside mat. A few festive pearls or rhinestones would also look nice in the upper right or lower right corner too. There are lots of ways to customize this flap fold card!

Below are the measurements and the supply list for my Framed and Festive flap card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 6-3/4" x 5-1/2"; scored at 2-5/8" (Garden Green Cardstock)
• Flap: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"; scored at 3/4" (Garden Green Cardstock)
• Left DSP Panel: 5-1/4" x 2-3/8" (Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Flap DSP Panel: 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" (Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper)
• Greeting Circle: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting Circle Mat: 3" x 3" (Garden Green Cardstock)
• Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)

Supplies

Stamps
#160888 Framed and Festive

Paper
#102584 Garden Green Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#159559 Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Ink
#147084 Real Red Ink Pad

Embellishments
#104199 Linen Thread
#159980 Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#151770 Layering Circle Dies
#159183 Stylish Shapes Dies
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118485 Clear Block D


I hope you enjoyed today's flap fold Christmas card and give it a try. I would love to see what you create! Post your flap card on social media. Be sure to tag me with #craftwithbeth.

If you need supplies to make this card, please, shop my online store HERE. ### insert link to shop here  ###

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping questions!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Make Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper the feature on this Christmas card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On November 22nd, I will be sharing this festive poinsettia Christmas card featuring the Brightest Glow stamp set and the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper.

This sweet and simple Christmas card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Christmas card, please, sign up for my email list by November 28th, 2022.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Deck the Halls this Christmas Season with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set

I love how some of the stamps in Framed and Festive stamp set are from Christmas carols! Today's Christmas card project uses the 'tis the season to be jolly and falala, which are both part of Deck the Halls.

I used 'tis the season to be jolly as my main focal greeting and stamped it on a stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies with Cherry Cobbler ink. I then fussy cut holly leaves, berry sprigs, and leaves from the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper to highlight the greeting further.
 
I stamped falala with Versamark clear watermark ink to create a subtle background pattern across the card front. I didn't want the connection between the two greetings to be so obvious that it was too busy looking.

The White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon embellishment was created by folding the ribbon into an S-shape on the back of the circle die cut. I chose the white organdy ribbon because it is sheer and does not detract from the fussy cut leaves and berries. The ribbon also adds an extra bit of sparkle almost reminiscent of snowflakes, enhancing the wintry feel of this card.

Inside of the card I stamped Merry Christmas with Cherry Cobbler ink and added a narrow strip of the birch patterned paper horizontally along the bottom of the Inside Mat, leaving plenty of room to write a special message to your loved ones!

Below are the measurements and the supply list for my Framed and Festive Christmas card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" x 11" (Crumb Cake Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 2-1/4" x 5-1/2" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
• 2nd Mat: 2" x 5-1/2" (Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Circle: 3" x 3" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Leaves & Berry Sprigs: Fussy cut from the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper)
• Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/4" (Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper)

Supplies

Stamps
#160888 Framed and Festive Stamp Set

Ink
#102283 Versamark Clear Watermark Ink Pad
#147083 Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad

Paper
#120953 Crumb Cake Cardstock
#119686 Early Espresso Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#159600 Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Embellishments
#159963 Festive Pearls
#156408 White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#159183 Stylish Shapes Dies
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D
#118489 Clear Block G
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

I hope you enjoyed today's jolly Christmas card! The Framed and Festive stamp set comes with 8 total Christmas greeting stamps. We used 2 of the greeting stamps in today's Christmas card. You can also switch today's greeting with your favorite. Which greetings are your favorite from Framed and Festive?

Please, keep in mind that the Framed and Festive stamp set is a limited time only part of the Fitted Florets Early Release promotion. The Framed and Festive stamp set is only available during the Early Release sales period November 1st, 2022 - January 4th, 2023 or while supplies last, whichever comes first.

Please, place your order for the Framed and Festive stamp set timely to avoid missing out on this truly festive stamp set!

If you need supplies to make this project, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

A Not So Ugly Christmas Sweater Card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On November 22nd, I will be sharing a Christmas card using a simple inlay technique. I even add embossing powder and the heat tool to the mix!

 

This warm and cosy Christmas card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Christmas card, please, sign up for my email list by November 21st, 2022.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Wishing You a Beautiful Birthday!

I am in LOVE with the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper pack! The designs are beautiful but not too busy or fussy. The color palette is bright and cheerful. The Fitting Florets fits my style perfectly! Today's birthday card features the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper in a big way - by covering the entire card front!

To emphasize the floral theme, I stamped, colored, and die cut the grouping of 2 flowers image and raised it on dimensionals.

I used the Stampin' Blends to color the flowers and the leaves. I added shading to the flower petals by first outlining the shadow areas with dark Polished Pink Stampin' Blend.

Then I added a secondary shadow area right next to the dark Polished Pink area with light Polished Pink Stampin' Blend. I overlapped the dark and light Polished Pink areas to help them blend together in a smooth transition.

Finally, I added light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend to the center of each petal to create the area where the light was shining the brightest. I overlapped the light Flirty Flamingo with the light Polished Pink area to also make a smoother transition from one pink to the next pink.

When I use Stampin' Blends, I tend to use just the light and dark pair of the same color. However, I am starting to add more colors and shades. Recently, I used light So Saffron when blending with light and dark Flirty Flamingo with excellent results. It has been really fun trying new color combinations! What Stampin' Blend color combinations have you tried that you were surprised by?

I paired the flower image with the "Wishes for a beautiful birthday" greeting. I like how the greeting font is easy to read and how it is part cursive and part printing.

On the inside of the card, I couldn't resist adding a bit more Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper to the bottom of a Basic White cardstock layer! I also stamped the "For a special person on a special day" greeting in Evening Evergreen ink.

Below are the measurements and the supply list for this Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• 2nd Mat: 2-1/4" x 4-1/4" (Soft Succulent Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1-3/4" x 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Flowers: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/4" (Fitting Florets DSP)

Supplies

Stamps
#161815 Framed Florets Stamp Set
#162407 Framed Florets Bundle

Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
#155576 Evening Evergreen Ink Pad
#155517 Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#155521 Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)
#155520 Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154884 Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)

Paper
#155710 Polished Pink Cardstock
#155776 Soft Succulent Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#161814 Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP)


Embellishments
#161822 Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#160623 Framed Florets Dies
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D


I hope you enjoyed today's floral birthday card. If you need supplies to make this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Please, be mindful that the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper and the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls are only available during the Fitting Florets Early Release period or while supplies last. Once they sell out, they are gone for good. So, please, don't wait! Place your order today!

If you have any questions about today's birthday card, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #43 Starts Right Now!

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month. 

 

Card Sketch

Below is November's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

November's challenge will run from November 13th, 2022 until November 30th, 2022 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by November 30th, 2022 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry. Putting this subject is the quickest way for me to see and respond to your email quickly.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (December 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize (contiguous US Residents only)! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. November's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

 

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the banner to another shape like flowers or letters, move the banner somewhere else on the card front, make the mat layers smaller, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, and more! The center mat can be used for a technique too.

Card Sketch Sample

Here is a sample of how I interpreted this card sketch using Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper and the Cottage Rose stamp set. I changed the banner into the rose die cut and moved it to the lower left corner of the card front.

 

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

 

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 43rd Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

Practice your Stampin' Blends skills with these friendship cards

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On November 15th, I will be sharing two autumnal friendship cards featuring the Hello Harvest Stamp Set and Die Bundle.

These floral friendship cards is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Christmas card, please, sign up for my email list by Monday, November 14th, 2022.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Happy Place Floral Center Easel Card

Happy Birthday! For today's project, I created a center easel fun fold card using the This Birthday Piggy stamp set. This Birthday Piggy features 3 adorable pigs celebrating their and your birthday.

The center panel, decorated with a piggy about to blow out a birthday candle, sits up and is held in place by a stamped present stopper. This fun fold makes for a great display card for all ages!

I like this fun fold because it is easy to cut the card base, it is customizable to any occasion, holiday, recipient, and color palette, the card folds flat for mailing, and it can fit inside of a A2 envelope.

I had so much fun with the Fitting Florets and This Birthday Piggy stamp set that I made another center easel card! This time I used the pig relaxing in the mud. This sweet piggy reminded me of relaxing at the salt cave! What a wonderful way to spend a birthday!

 

 

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this center easel birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this fun fold card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" and then cut at 1-1/4" & 4-1/4" only on the card front; score the center front panel at 2-1/8" (see the center easel fun fold card template below)
• DSP Side Panels (cut 2): 1" x 4" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• DSP Center Panels (cut 2): 2-3/4" x 1-7/8" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside Mat: 3-1/2" x 4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 3-1/2" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Stopper: 1" x 1" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Piggy: 3" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)

Supply List

Stamps
#159107 This Birthday Piggy Stamp Set
#160698 Warm Welcome Stamp Set


Paper
#131199 Crushed Curry Cardstock
#146982 Balmy Blue Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#161814 Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP)


Ink
#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
#154830 Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154884 Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154904 Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)
#154902 Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (dark)
#154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154882 Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154905 So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#153112 Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (dark)
#155517 Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)


Embellishments
#104430 Dimensionals


Tools
#160254 Birthday Piggies Dies (retired) - these dies are optional; you can fussy cut the pig images or die cut them with an oval
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118487 Clear Block A
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D
#118489 Clear Block G
#118490 Clear Block H


I created a template showing the cutting and scoring lines for this center easel birthday piggy card. The red lines indicate the cut lines. The blue dashed lines indicate the scoring lines.

I hope you enjoyed today's Birthday Piggies center easel fun fold card. If you need supplies to make this birthday card, please, shop my online store HERE. ### insert link to shop here bit.ly/Craftwithbethshop ###


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If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #42nd is...

Donna Foreman! Congratulations, Donna! Donna is the winner of the 42nd Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on November 2nd, 2022.

Donna's Christmas card is fabulous! I love how she used the church and trees image as the focal point. and then echoed the snow in her designer series paper and snowflake die cut embellishments! Just beautiful!

Check out the other entries for the 42nd Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. I love how Toni embossed the square with a textured embossing folder. Her color palette is bright and fun! Pat used the tree punch and the plaid designer series paper for her Christmas card. The use of the gold foil oval die cut and gold ink to echo the gold foil in the designer series paper is brilliant! 

 

Well done everyone! Thank you so much for participating in October's sketch challenge! I can't wait to see what you create for November's sketch!

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on November 13th. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into November's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share November's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their November's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw November's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.

Happy November! Elegant Present Christmas Card

Happy November! I just sent out my November newsletter to my mailing list. This month I shared how to make a Christmas card with a stack of Fitting Florets designer series paper presents.

 

I shared how I paper pieced the presents using a die. I also shared a tips, including what kitchen item I keep on my craft room desk at all times.

 

 

The Fitting Florets Early Release is also available starting today, November 1st, 2022. This is a stunning stamp set and die set with beautiful floral swags and images. The early release product collection has limited time designer series paper, gold swirls embellishments, and a Christmas themed greeting stamp set Framed and Festive. Check out my blog post HERE or visit my online store HERE for more information too.

I have a new Host Code for November. It is 44QG6D4Q. Please, use the Host Code when placing orders for November 1st-30th, 2022 for orders under $150 USD before tax and shipping. If your order is more than $150 USD, please, do not use the Host Code.

My November newsletter is available all month to new subscribers. If you sign up for my email list during November, you will also receive a copy of my November newsletter with the instructions, supply list, and measurements for this paper pieced Christmas card. 

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Scrappy Designer Series Paper Christmas Card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On October 25th, I will be sharing a Christmas card featuring a scraps of designer series paper. I am a saver of my designer series paper scraps. The patterned papers are so beautiful that it is difficult to toss all of the scraps. Next week's newsletter card shows you how to use scraps that you can't bear to toss but don't know what to do with.

This Painted Christmas DSP Christmas card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Christmas card, please, sign up for my email list by October 24th, 2022.

Sign up for my emailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Heat Embossed Abigail Rose Birthday Card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On October 18th, I will be sharing this birthday card featuring a gold heat embossed greeting from the Go to Greetings stamp set on a background of the Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper.

This Abigail Rose birthday card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this birthday card, please, sign up for my email list by October 17th, 2022.

Sign up for my emailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #42 Starts Today

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month. 

 

Card Sketch

Below is October's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

October's challenge will run from October 9th, 2022 until October 31st, 2022 at 5pm EDT.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by October 31st, 2022 at 5pm EDT with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (November 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize (US Residents only)! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. October's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

 

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the square and circle to other shapes like a witch's hat or a bat, add a mat layer beneath the hearts, use stencils to add more texture to a mat layer, and more!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

 

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 42nd Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

Sneak Peek: Season of Hope and Light Christmas Card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On October 11th, I will be sharing this Christmas banner card featuring the Brightest Glow stamp set and the Lights Aglow Specialty Designer Series Paper.

This Brightest Glow Christmas card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Christmas card, please, sign up for my email list by October 10th, 2022.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

The Winner of the 41st Second Sunday Sketches is...

Toni Shaw! Congratulations, Toni! Toni is the winner of the 41st Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on October 4th.

Toni's card is amazing! I love way she used the diamond embossing folder for the front rectangle and the stitched rectangle dies for the second rectangle. It adds texture and dimension to her card. The color palette is a beautiful, soft combination of pink, white, and pale greens. I also love the ribbon Toni added to the greeting oval. What a lovely embellishment!

Check out the other entries for the 41st Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Let me just say how gorgeous Donna's card is! The combination of greens, reds, yellows with hints of black and white is stunning! I love that Donna changed the shape of the oval to a rectangle with a rounded detail on the ends and two pumpkins. Instead of using a piece of cardstock for the narrow horizontal rectangle, Donna used a piece of woven ribbon.

Tracy's card is beautiful! I love how Tracy moved the horizontal rectangle and the oval to the bottom of the card front. Tracy also used a die to cut out the center of the front rectangle to make a frame around the stamped flowers in the center of the card. Love it! That is next level creativity! I am in awe of your card making talent! You are all amazing! Thank you everyone that participated in September's Second Sunday Sketches! It means so much to me that you are enjoying this sketch challenge!

 

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on October 9th. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into October's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share October's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their October's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw October's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.

Go to Greeting Birthday Banner Card

I had my eye of the #158763 Go to Greetings stamp set since the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog debuted. I ordered it during the 24-hour stamp sale, and it arrived quicker than I thought it would! I was so excited to get it in the mail that I sat down to create cards right away. Today's birthday card is one of the ideas I knew I wanted to make first!

 

The largest greeting stamp size makes a bold, slightly more formal look for this birthday card. The font style is thick enough to make a clear impression when heat embossed. I also used the embossing buddy to double ensure that no stray embossing powder heat set on the Polished Pink cardstock just in case. The lettering embossed neatly and each of the letters are crisp and legible.

I first arranged the banners along the bottom half of the card front. Once I was happy with the placement, I added Stampin' Seal to the bottom half of the back of the Polished Pink greeting piece. I carefully placed the Polished Pink greeting piece on top of the banners to adhere them in place all at the same time. I totally held my breath during that step! Lol! Next I added liquid glue to the back and adhered it to the card front.

 

Inside the card I added a piece of pink plaid paper from the Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack and a narrow piece of Polished Pink cardstock to cover the DSP seam and for an extra pop of pink.

You can also see in the photo above that only the tops of the banners are adhered to the card front. This adds a bit of whimsy and movement to the card.

 

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this Go to Greetings banner birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

 

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1-3/8" x 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
• Banners (cut 9): 1/2" x 3" (Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/2" (Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside Cardstock Strip: 1/4" x 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
  

Supply List

Stamps
#158763 Go to Greetings Stamp Set

Paper
#159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
#155710 Polished Pink Cardstock
#158973 Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Ink
#102283 Versamark Clear Watermark Ink Pad

Embellishments
#158136 Brushed Brass Butterflies
#155554 Basics Stampin' Emboss Powder (white)

Tools
#153608 Banners Pick a Punch
#129053 Heat Tool
#118490 Clear Block H
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

 

The second card that I made using the thinking of you greeting turned out nicely even though this was not the greeting I intended to stamp! Whoops! Even still, what a cheerful way to let a loved one know you are thinking about them!

What other greetings would you use on this banner card? Let me know in the comments below!

I hope you enjoyed today's Go to Greetings birthday banner card. If you need supplies to make this sweet card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth