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A Flower for All Seasons - Thanksgiving Style

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers! When I was planning all of my thankgiving cards, I made a point of going through all my stamp sets and seeing what ones I had in my stash that may work. I keep my newest stamps sets on a table beside my workspace, so I tend to default to those ones while the rest languish on my shelves!  A Flower for All Seasons is a great little set for watercolouring and like the name implies, has an image for all four seasons, and I love them all.  Isn't that little ladybug cute?

Tips and tricks for this card:

• The image is watercolored with ink, and then crystal effects is applied on top with a small paintbrush to make it pop.
• The is a punched 1 3/4 circle, with a 2 inch ruby red cardstock circle cut with the circle scissors plus.
• The greeting is bent and popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals. The edges are inked with Crushed Curry and Soft Suede Classic Ink.

This week I'll have an assortment of projects to share with you before we launch right into Thanksgiving!

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Supplies:

Stamps: A Flower for All Seasons, Falling Leaves

Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Mellow Moss Classic Ink

Paper: Throughly Modern Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede, Ruby Red and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges   

Tools: Corner Rounder Punch, 1 3/4 circle punch, Circle Scissors Plus, Glass Mat

 

 

Thanksgiving Big Shot Fancy Favour Box

 

Isn't this is a great little box to bring to a hostess for Thanksgiving, or add to your own decor? It is made with the Big Shot and the Fancy Favour Die. With this die, you can get two boxes out of a single 12x12 sheet of cardstock, and then you just have to jazz them up. This is just one of the projects we did last week at the Stamping Spa Day which was too much fun! Here's the step by step instructions for this box:

1. Take the 6 x 12 piece of Really Rust and run it through the Big Shot using the Fancy Favor Die
2. Take a look at the box and the score lines and figure out which side is the top, and make sure it is right side up. Stamp the images in Dusty Durango all over the box, and over the handle.
3. Take the Color Spritzer tool and lightly spritz over the areas you just stamped using markers.
4. Secure handle on inside of box using Sticky Strip. (Handle is 1 inch by 12 inches)
5. Stamp Oak Leave in Dusty Durango ink on Very Vanilla, and then color in using Blender Pen. Cut out the leaf. Stamp Acorn on Very Vanilla in Chocolate Chip and color in with Blender Pen using Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa ink. Cut out the acorn.
6. Use the Chocolate Chip marker and ink up the word “thankful” on the Wandering Words stamp set. Cut out the word.
7. Crinkle the Taken with Teal circle (2 inch circle cut with Circle Scissor Plus) and thensmooth out
8. Fasten leave to circle with Stampin Dimensionals. Then add acorns with Stampin
9. Dimensionals, and then tie piece of Linen Thread around the acorns. Then using half a Stampin Dimensional add “thankful”. Add circle to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
10. Put your treats in the cello bag, tie with ribbon and add to your box!
11. If you wanted to make a bunch of these, I'd eliminate the cutting of the leaf and acorn and simplify the front panel. Otherwise, easy, peasy!

I have one last thanksgiving project for you on Monday - our Canadian thanksgiving. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with giving thanks with your friends and family.

 

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Supplies: 

Stamps: Autumn Splendor (116503), Wandering Words (116507)

Ink: Dusty Durango (115654), Chocolate Chip (100908), Close to Cocoa (103139) Classic Ink, Dusty Durango (116329) and Chocolate Chip (100071) Markers

Paper: Really Rust (107099), Very Vanilla (101650), Taken with Teal (101584) Cardstock

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Dusty Durango Polkadot Grosgrain Ribbon (115609), Sticky Strip (104294)

Tools: Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Fancy Favour Box (115965), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Blender Pen (102845)

Other: Large Cello Bag (102210)

 

Branch Out - Thanksgiving Style

Branch Out has become one of my favourite sets since I bought it last spring.  It is extraordinarily versatile, working for every season and occasion. It is currently on the dormant list, meaning it is still available, just not included in the current catalog.  I encourage you to consider adding it to your collection, you won’t be disappointed!

Yet another thanksgiving card to share today, with yet again, Autumn Meadows paper.  Yes, I am addicted to this paper. It has been sitting on my crafting table, and it just seems to work with everything I create! Ditto for the ribbon.

Tips and Tricks from this card:

· The leaves are done with multiple colors and layers to add impact

· The edge of the stamped panel is sponged with More Mustard, Dusty Durango and Soft Suede

· The ribbon on the card breaks up this bolder pattern nicely

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Tomorrow I’ll have a thanksgiving favour box and tutorial to share with you. I’m hoping to squeeze in a video in the next couple days, but we'll have to see how things go! It all depends on when my trusty videographer (aka my husband) is available.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Branch Out (113200), Falling Leaves (115368),

Ink: More Mustard (103612), Dusty Durango(115654), Crushed Curry (115659), Ruby Red (102259) and Soft Suede (115657) Classic Ink

Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), More Mustard (100946), Dusty Durango(115321)  and Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Double Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, SNAIL (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Tools: Large Oval Punch (107305), Scallop Oval Punch (114889)

Simple Thanksgiving – Quick Autumn Meadows Card

 

The thanksgiving blitz continues today!  There’s a super simple card, which in my book is quick to make and keeps the accessories to a minimum. Don’t you love this paper?  This is also from the Autumn Meadows package. This is definitely one of those items that surprised me when I saw it in person. The image of this paper in the mini catalog makes it look, well, ugly! I actually thought, there’s no way I am buying that ugly paper. And low and behold, I think I have used it on every card this week!  Goes to show that sometimes you need to see it in person. If you ever aren’t sure or need a second opinion on Stampin Up supplies, just ask! I’m here to help.

 

Here’s the instructions for this card:

1. Fold 4.25 by 8.5 inch Dusty Durango card base in half (fold is at the top of the card)
2. Stamp leaves from Falling Leaves randomly on top third of card stock base in Dusty Durango
3. Add 4 by 4.25 piece of patterned paper from Autumn Meadows package of Designer Series paper and adhere to card base.
4. Stamp give thanks greeting from Gobble, Gobble stamp set on Very Vanilla cardstock. Punch out using Word Window Punch. Punch out Modern label in Chocolate Chip cardstock, and adhere give thanks using SNAIL. Cut off right hand edge of this panel. Set brad through left hand side and attach to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Wrap Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon around card base. Tie second piece through to create bow.

I have yet another thanksgiving card tomorrow, and then a favour box for you on Friday. The final project in the thanksgiving blitz will post Monday. And then, guess what? I’m all about Halloween, although, I do have a few “regular” thank you and birthday cards to share. 

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Supplies

Stamps: Falling Leaves (115368), Gobble Gobble  (116535)

Ink: Dusty Durango (115654) and Chocolate Chip (100908) Classic Ink

Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip(102128), Dusty Durango (115321) cardstock, Autumn Meadows Paper (116769)

Accessories: Double Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Vintage Brads, SNAIL (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Tools: Word Window Punch (105090), Modern Label Punch (116630), Paper Piercer (116631)

Gobble, Gobble Thanksgiving Card - Reinker Technique

 

Another thanksgiving/fall themed card today!  This one is quick and easy to make, and features painting with crystal effects and reinkers.  It's hard to tell in this picture, but the turkey's colors are blenders and he's quite shiny! This is normally a technique you do on acetate, but it wasn't working for me, so I decided to try it out on Whisper White cardstock!  The lesson being, sometimes you have to abandon your original plan and you can come up with something new!

Here's a close up of the turkey: 

This still doesn't really do my wee turkey justice - much better in person!  Here's how to make this card:

1. Cut Chocolate Chip cardstock card base to 8.5 by 4.25 and fold in half using bone folder
2. Cut Dusty Durango cardstock to 4 by 5.25
3. Cut sheet of Autumn Meadows to 3.75 by 5, using tearing edge ruler, tear upper left corner, and then roll down gently.  Softly sponge Chocolate Chip Classic Ink along torn edge. Adhere to Dusty Durango panel and put aside.

4. Stamp turkey only from Gobble, Gobble in Chocolate Chip. Punch out using 1 3/4 circle punch.

5. Take a baggie and squeeze three small dots of Crystal Effects on to it (far enough apart do they don't touch).  Add a drop of Dusty Durango to one dot, Crushed Curry to another dot, and Soft Suede in the final one. Carefully mix reinker with crystal effects to tint.

6. Using fine brush "paint" crystal effects mixture onto turkey feathers (Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango) and his body (Soft Suede). Put aside to dry.

7. Using Circle Scissor Plus, cut 2 inch circle of Chocolate Chip card stock.  Using distressing tool from cutting kit, gently distress.

8. Once turkey is dry, sponge Chocolate Chip classic ink around edges.  Adhere using SNAIL to Chocolate Chip circle. Attach to card panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.

9. Adhere Soft Suede ribbon (polka dot side down) around panel.  Tie another piece to create bow.

10. Using SNAIL adhere entire panel to card base. You are done!

If you've not used reinkers before, they are a great and affordable supplies to add to your stash. They are only $3.95 each and are extremely versatile.  They can be used for many techniques including the one above, the baby wipe technique, tinting shimmer paint and so many more. I think I smell a reinker tutorial coming up!  Um, and did I mention, they are meant for reinking your stamp pads?

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Supplies:

Stamps: Gobble, Gobble (116535)

Ink: Ruby Red (100532), Crushed Curry (115665), Soft Suede (115663), Dusty Durango (115660) Reinkers

Paper: Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper (116769), Chocolate Chip Cardstock, Dusty Durango Cardstock (115321), Whisper White cardstock (100730) 

Accessories: Soft Suede Polkadot Grosgrain Ribbon (115612), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Tools: 1 3/4 circle punch (112004), Circle Scissors Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Tearing Edge Ruler (102930)

Other: Baggie, small paint brush

Super Easy Punched Pumpkin Thanksgiving Card

Happy Friday. Very quick and easy card for you today!   I literally made this in less than 15 minutes, and it is a great way to use up your scraps! I've used the Cast A Spell designer series paper and done a little tearing and punching and voila - card ready to go.

Tips and tricks from this card:

• The card is 4x4 which is a great alternate format for your cards and will still fit in a standard size envelope.
• The tearing edge rule was used for the "grass". The bottom layer is SNAILed to the card, and the lower one is added with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes and punched out with the Word Window Punch
• The punched pieces for the pumpkin are the large oval punch, and I adhered them to a 1 3/8 circle punch to give them stability.  The middle punched piece is added with Stampin Dimensionals. The stem is then just adhered to the back of the panel with SNAIL.

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Materials:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink

Paper: Cast A Spell Designer Series Paper, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals

Tools: Large Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, Tearing Edge Ruler

Tour of the Holiday Mini - Autumn Splendor & Table Setting Die

I'm sure by now, you've had a chance to study the Holiday Mini Catalog. If not, it makes for great reading pretty much anytime - so you can check it out here - or email me to request your copy and I'll mail it to you anywhere in Canada. My son starts back at school today, so Fall is definitely on my mind.  Above are two items from the holiday mini - the new stamp set Autumn Splendor which includes three leaves and an acorn image, as well as a new die for the Big Shot.  (By the way, don't forget you can win a Big Shot by shopping with me or booking a party this fall!).

This is a table setting I whipped up using the Table Setting Die in a matter of a couple minutes.  This die is in the mini catalog on page 13.  You may have missed it - I certainly did!  I saw it at convention and knew I had to have it so I'd be ready for all of the holidays this fall.  It includes a die to make a napkin ring, a tent card, a flag or tag, leaves and pinecones/roses.  I've made a pinecone, which I'm going to do a quick video to show you how to do roses and pinecones - much easier to show than to type about!!!  And the little book is made from the cut out of the napkin ring - so versatile!

Here's a matching favour bag that uses the "flag" part of the die:

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Supplies:

Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Define Your Life

Ink: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Ruby Red and Pumpkin Pie Classic

Paper: Soft Suede, Ruby Red and Confetti White Cardstock

Accessories: Vintage brad, staples

Tools: Big Shot, Stampin Up Table Die, Blender Pen, Scallop and Large Oval Punch, 1 3/4, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 circle punches