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

2-in-1 Thanksgiving Pumpkin Treat Holder and Placecard

Is it a treat holder or a place card? Why not be both!? Delight your Thanksgiving guests with this a pumpkin chocolate kiss triangle treat holder!

This style of treat holder is so easy, quick to make, and can be customizable to the materials that you have on hand.

The base is a piece of cardstock bent into the shape of a triangle. Then a die cut or punched shape is adhered to 2 sides of the triangle and then adhered together. Lastly, a chocolate kiss is placed in the center of the triangle.

You may be familiar with this treat holder style with my plethora of cat punch treat holders for Valentine's Day and Halloween. Now that the cat punch is retired, I had to brainstorm other punches and dies that I could make the triangle treat holder with.

Don't worry. I didn't sell my cat punch after it retired. The cat punch is one punch that I plan on keeping for a long time regardless of its current or retired status. So, you may see some projects in the future with the cat punch.

With Thanksgiving coming soon, the pumpkin stamp and die from the #159634 Hello Harvest stamp set and the #159643 Rustic Pumpkin Dies was a great place to start!

Once I made the treat holders, I added a name tag across the front of the pumpkin to add the name of a guest. I wrote the names for these samples with my computer. However, I recommend a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker or a Basic Black Stampin' Blend to write the name of your guest before you attach the name tag to the pumpkin.

These treat holder place cards are versatile. Use them during the dinner or after. The place cards can be put at each guest's place setting or on a side table for guests to pick up when they arrive or for when they leave.


Below are the measurements and the supply list for my pumpkin place card and treat holder. If you need supplies to recreate this project, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Triangle Base: 1" x 2-1/2"; scored at 3/4" and 1-3/4" (Pumpkin Pie Cardstock)
• Pumpkins (cut 1 of each color of cardstock): 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Pumpkin Pie Cardstock and Basic White Cardstock)
• Name Tag: 1/2" x 2" (Basic White Cardstock)

Supplies

Stamps
#159634 Hello Harvest
#159644 Hello Harvest Bundle

Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
#154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
# Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)

Paper
#105117 Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock

Embellishments
#104199 Linen Thread

Tools
#159643 Rustic Pumpkin Dies
#103683 Mini Glue Dots
#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
Chocolate Kisses

I hope you enjoyed today's pumpkin place card and treat holder. I know your Thanksgiving guest are going to love receiving this sweet treat holder at your Thanksgiving dinner!

Have you tried this triangle style treat holder? What stamps, punches, and dies did you use? Post a photo on social media and tag me with the hashtag #craftwithbeth, so I can find your projects. I would love to see what you create!

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

The Seasonal Sale is Coming November 15th!

 

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between November 15th and 18th, 2022, Stampin' Up! is offering select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog on sale with the following discounts:

• 10% off all punches
• 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
• 20% off all dies
• 20% off all embossing folders
• 20% off all non-specialty and non-assortment Designer Series Paper

 

With the season of giving upon us, this is a great opportunity to buy gifts for your fellow crafting enthusiasts, or to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects. Remember, this sale is for four days only! Don’t miss out!

 

Download the Product List

 

 

• Download the Product List HERE or click the above graphic. Use this list to see which products are on sale and their discounted price.
  

 

Promotion Deadlines

• Ordering Deadlines
• Phone: 18 November 2022, 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
• Online: 18 November 2022, 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The Seasonal Sale is available through the online store as well as with demonstrator and workshop orders.

There are so many fantastic Annual Catalog products on sale that it is hard to choose a favorite! 

 

I have been eyeing the Layering Diorama Dies for awhile now. I keep seeing amazing projects with them! I think they would pair well with the kayak stamp from #159103 Adventurous Journey stamp set. I am definitely putting the Layering Diorama Dies on my To Order List! 

 

What products are on your To Order List?

 

This sale only lasts for four days November 15th-18th! So, don't miss out! Make your To Order List and then head on over to my online store November 15th-18th to get your favorite sale products! 

Happy Shopping!

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

Make a Sweet Gift with this Turkey Punch Art Treat Holder

I am back with a second way to use Libby Fen's amazing turkey punch art! Today's project is a sweet chocolate marshmallow punch candy treat wrapper featuring Libby's turkey punch art.

The candy wrapper starts off the same way the turkey punch art napkin ring on Monday did. Stamp the leaves image with Crumb Cake ink all over the Sahara Sand wrapper base.

Curl the wrapper base with a bone folder to help wrap it around the candy. Wrap the wrapper base around the candy starting in the center of the front. Wrap the cardstock around the candy, so that the ends meet in the center of the front of the candy. Adhere the ends together with liquid glue or tear and Tape Adhesive.

Stamp the grateful greeting with Crumb Cake ink onto a Basic White cardstock rectangle. Stamp the greeting toward the right side, so that you can tuck the left side of the greeting underneath of the turkey punch art.

Adhere the greeting to candy wrapper on the right side and slightly to the right of the center.

Build the turkey punch art. Punch the body of the turkey using the Penguin Builder Punch and Crumb Cake cardstock. Punch the eyes from the Whale Builder Punch and Basic Black cardstock. Punch the wattle from the Whale Builder Punch spout and Real Red cardstock. Punch the beak from the Song Bird Punch and Daffodil Delight cardstock. Adhere the eyes, wattle, and beak to the turkey's body.

Add three dimensionals vertically down the center of the back of the turkey's body. Attach a maple leaf die cut from the Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack to the back of the turkey's body. Add amber gems to each of the ends of the feathers.

Then add 4 dimensionals vertically down the center of the back of the maple leaf. In the photo above, you will see 3 dimensionals on the leaf. Add 1 more dimensional right on top of the dimensional at the bottom of the turkey body. This will form a double layer of dimensionals to evenly support and level the punch art on the candy wrapper.

Below are the measurements and the supply list for my Thanksgiving turkey candy wrapper. If you need supplies to recreate this project, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Candy Wrapper: 2" x 7-1/2" (Sahara Sand Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1/2" x 2-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Turkey: 2" x 2-1/4" (Crumb Cake Cardstock)
• Turkey Beak: 1" x 2" (Daffodil Delight Cardstock)
• Turkey Wattle: 1" x 2" (Real Red Cardstock)
• Turkey Eyes: 1" x 2" (Basic Black Cardstock)
• Feathers: use a leaf from the Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack

Supplies

Stamps
#159846 Painted Pheasant

Ink
#147116 Crumb Cake Ink Pad

Paper
#121043 Sahara Sand Cardstock
#120953 Crumb Cake Cardstock
#119683 Daffodil Delight Cardstock
#102482 Real Red Cardstock
#121045 Basic Black Cardstock

Embellishments
#159969 Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#152699 Whale Builder Punch
#158726 Song Bird Punch
#156452 Penguin Builder Punch
#154031 Tear and Tape Adhesive
#117147 Clear Block B
#118489 Clear Block G
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

 
There are so many more ways to decorate for Thanksgiving with this delightful turkey punch art! I would love to see how you use this turkey punch art for your Thanksgiving celebration! Post a photo of your turkey punch art project and tag me on social media with #craftwithbeth. I can't wait to see what you create!

I hope you enjoyed today's turkey punch art candy wrapper. If you need supplies to make this project, please, shop my online store HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Set Your Thanksgiving Table with Turkey Punch Art Decor!

When I saw Libby Fen's punch art turkey card using the Penguin Builder Punch, I just had to create a project using her punch art design! Libby's turkey punch art is so perfect, festive, and adorable! It is great for your Thanksgiving guests of all ages! Today's project is a custom napkin ring for your Thanksgiving table.

I made a napkin ring for the Thanksgiving table featuring Libby's punch art turkey. The napkin ring base is Sahara Sanda cardstock stamped with the leaves from Painted Pheasant. Attached to the front is the turkey punch art. I love the addition of the amber gems to the ends of the turkey's "feathers"! How clever and beautiful!

 

First, I stamped the leaves image with Crumb Cake ink on a 2" x 7-3/4" piece of Sahara Sand cardstock. Then I added a piece of Tear and Tape Adhesive vertically to the left edge of the cardstock.

Next I curled the cardstock with a bone folder to  help the cardstock become a cylinder shape.

I used a napkin ring that I had to help shape the cardstock napkin ring. This is not necessary, but it was helpful for me to form the napkin ring cyclinder shape. Remove the Tear and Tape Adhesive and adhere the cardstock ends together to complete the napkin ring base.

If you are using a store bought napkin ring as a form, you can now remove it from the cardstock napkin ring base.

Build the turkey punch art. Punch the body of the turkey using the Penguin Builder Punch and Crumb Cake cardstock. Punch the eyes from the Whale Builder Punch and Basic Black cardstock. Punch the wattle from the Whale Builder Punch spout and Real Red cardstock. Punch the beak from the Song Bird Punch and Daffodil Delight cardstock. Adhere the eyes, wattle, and beak to the turkey's body.
 

Add 3 dimensionals vertically down the center of the back of the turkey's body. Attach a maple leaf die cut from the Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack to the back of the turkey's body. Add amber gems to each of the ends of the feathers.

Then add 4 dimensionals vertically down the center of the back of the maple leaf. In the photo below, you will see 3 dimensionals on the leaf. Add 1 more dimensional right on top of the dimensional at the bottom of the turkey body. This will form a double layer of dimensionals to evenly support and level the punch art on the napkin ring.

Adding dimensionals down the center of the punch art enables the cardstock to move and bend when being used without tearing or being too fragile.

Below are the measurements and the supply list for my Thanksgiving napkin ring. If you need supplies to recreate this project, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Napkin Ring Base: 2" x 7-3/4" (Sahara Sand Cardstock)
• Turkey: 2" x 2-1/4" (Crumb Cake Cardstock)
• Turkey Beak: 1" x 2" (Daffodil Delight Cardstock)
• Turkey Wattle: 1" x 2" (Real Red Cardstock)
• Turkey Eyes: 1" x 2" (Basic Black Cardstock)
• Feathers: use a leaf from the Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack

Supplies

Stamps
#159846 Painted Pheasant

Ink
#147116 Crumb Cake Ink Pad

Paper
#121043 Sahara Sand Cardstock
#120953 Crumb Cake Cardstock
#119683 Daffodil Delight Cardstock
#102482 Real Red Cardstock
#121045 Basic Black Cardstock

Embellishments
#159969 Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#152699 Whale Builder Punch
#158726 Song Bird Punch
#156452 Penguin Builder Punch
#154031 Tear and Tape Adhesive
#117147 Clear Block B
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
Napin Ring (optional)


For today's project I used a cloth napkin. However, A paper napkin would be just as festive too! There are so many beautiful, seasonal paper napkins available too.

Not a fan of napkin rings? Check back here on my blog on Wednesday, I will show you how to turn this turkey punch art into something sweet!

I hope you enjoyed today's fun Penguin Builder Punch Thanksgiving napkin ring. 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

Make your Thanksgiving Extra Special with these Festive Treat Boxes

Today's Thanksgiving treat boxes were inspired by a project shared by fellow demonstrator Julie DeMatteo. Julie shared a treat box that she modified from fellow demonstrator Katja Hamann. Julie resized Katja's original box to fit a Reese's peanut butter egg. I am using Julie's resized box measurements for my Thanksgiving treat box.

I enjoy creating and making different shaped treat holders. When I saw both Julie's and Katja's boxes, I thought that the shape and construction was very intriguing. I had to try it!

I made two treat boxes right away! I decorated both treat boxes with the leaves stamp from the Painted Pheasant stamp set and Rich Razzleberry ink.

I die cut the small label from the Seasonal Dies and a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock. The Happy Thanksgiving greeting is stamped in the center with Rich Razzleberry ink. The grassy reeds are stamped with Crumb Cake ink with full strength ink and stamped off strength ink.

On one of the boxes I wrapped linen thread and added a box to the top of the greeting. On the other box I added 3 amber gems to the right of the greeting and the grassy reeds.

Below are the measurements and the supply list for my Thankgiving treat boxes. If you need supplies to recreate these treat boxes, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Treat Holder Base: 6-1/4" x 5-3/8"; scored on the 6-1/4" side at 5/8", 1-5/8", 4-5/8"; scored on the 5-3/8" side at 3/4", 2-1/2", 3-1/4", and 5"; scored on the 5-3/8" side only down to the 1st horizontal score line at 3/8" and 2-7/8" (flip the cardstock to score on the opposite side)
• Greeting Label: 2" x 3" (Very Vanilla Cardstock)

Supplies

Stamps
#159846 Painted Pheasant Stamp Set

Paper
#119684 Cajun Craze Cardstock
#101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock

Ink
#147091 Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad
#147116 Crumb Cake Ink Pad

Embellishments
#159969 Leaf Label and Amber Gems Combo Pack
#104199 Linen Thread
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#156299 Seasonal Label Dies
#122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool
#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
#117147 Clear Block B
#118490 Clear Block H
1/2" Circle Punch
Corner Rounder Punch


I hope you enjoyed today's Thanksgiving treat boxes and give them a try! You can also put other treats in this box, including other types of chocolate or candy, small gifts, puzzle pieces, and more! What will you put in your treat boxes?

I would love to see what treat boxes you make! Post your treat box photos on social media and be sure to tag me with #craftwithbeth. I can't wait to see what you create!

If you need supplies to make these boxes, 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

Use Stencils to Create a Cozy Thanksgiving Card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On November 8th, I will be sharing a Thanksgiving card and how to make a stenciled background with harvest colors.

This Thanksgiving 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 harvest card, please, sign up for my email list by November 7th, 2022.

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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.