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Make a Vellum Shaker Card

I demonstrated how to make these shaker cards in today’s Coffee & a Card Facebook Live. I used the Shimmer Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper and vellum from Stampin’ Up! to make the shaker box. I love how the vellum “veils” the sequins underneath.

The camera does not pick up the shimmer on the laser-cut paper but it is a pearl-like finish with a subtle sparkle. The specialty paper comes with 6 sheets; three sheets with a 12″ x 12″ pattern and three sheets with a variety of panels.

I used a smaller, 3-1/2″ x 5′ panel for this card and backed the shaker box with a piece of Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper.

This card uses one of the 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels from the Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper and could be adhered directly onto a Calypso Coral card base.

Project Recipe

  • Card Base = 8-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of card stock scored at 4-1/4″
  • Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper layer = 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper = 3-1/2″ x 5″ panel or 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel
  • Vellum = 3-3/8″ x 4-7/8″ or 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ and 3/4″ x 3″
  • Very Vanilla Card Stock = 3-3/8″ x 4-7/8″ or 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″
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I sponged the vellum for the shaker box and the tag using Calypso Coral Ink and heat embossed the tag with Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder. You can watch the replay of my Facebook Live and learn how to make your own shaker card by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/2xhClWm

Make A Shaker Easter Basket

Here is the project we made on this week’s Facebook Live Make it Monday. I post over there a lot and would encourage you to hop on over to “Like” and “Follow” me there.

For this sweet shaker Easter basket I used the bunny and bird images from the Cuckoo for You stamp set and the sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set; both from Stampin’ Up! I also used the Cuckoo Clock dies that coordinate with the stamp set. You’re gonna want to have both and if you purchase them in a bundle you save 10%. Here is a complete list of the supplies I used in today’s project. Click on any image for more information.

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To make your own shaker Easter basket cut the following ovals out with the Layering Ovals Dies from Stampin’ Up! using your die-cutting machine.

To create the box for the Easter basket use this diagram and watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.

Announcing Card Classes To Go!

I’m so excited to announce Card Classes to Go! Our current situation is preventing us from meeting in person but just because we can’t be together doesn’t mean we can’t continue crafting!

The April Card Class to Go features the Under My Umbrella Bundle. There are three class options to choose from.

Under My Umbrella OPTION #1

$40 (plus $8 priority shipping or free porch pick-up)*

Option #1 is the whole kit and caboodle. It includes everything you need to complete all the class projects. Included are:

Under My Umbrella OPTION #2

$15 (plus $8 priority shipping or free porch pick-up)*

Option #2 is the Class to Go Kit for those of you who already own the Under My Umbrella Bundle. You will need the stamps and punch to create these projects, so only choose this option if you already own them. Your class to go kit will include: 

  • Package of Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  • A Stamping Sponge (free!)
  • Paper & embellishment supplies cut & scored and ready to create four multi-layer cards – card inserts & envelopes included!
  • Access to exclusive online class. The Online Classroom Includes full color photos, measurements, written instructions, supply lists and a step-by-step video tutorial.*

Under My Umbrella OPTION #3

Online Only – FREE with Qualifying Purchase*

Shop online with me making a purchase of $50 or more (before tax and shipping) using HOST CODE:  JEYKXMSV and receive access to the Online Classroom FREE! The Online Classroom Includes full color photos, measurements, written instructions, supply lists and a step-by-step video tutorial.*

*Registration for the April Card Class to Go closes on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Class Kits will be mailed or available for porch pickup on Friday, April 17, 2020. The Option #3, Online Only Class will be available Monday, April 6, 2020.

Additional/similar supplies needed to complete projects:

  • Adhesive
  • Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
  • Daffodil Delight Ink
  • Petal Pink Ink
  • Stampin’ Blends: Dark Balmy Blue, Light & Dark Petal Pink, Light & Dark Lovely Lipstick and Light Granny Apple Green

NOTE: All class kits and included product will be ordered and prepared together after the registration deadline of Thursday, April 9, 2020. This is a preorder. Per SU policy, I do not have product on hand to ship. It takes about one week after the registration deadline for me to prepare and ship all class kits. Anticipated ship date or porch pick-up is Friday, April 17, 2020.  

FREE SHIPPING!

Tomorrow is my birthday and to celebrate I’m offering FREE SHIPPING* for online orders that use Hostess Code ZZS3AMBJ.

DETAILS:

  • Because this is my personal sale, Stampin’ Up! will charge you shipping at checkout. When your order is confirmed I will send a check reimbursing you for the shipping charges.
  • The free shipping offer begins now and will end at midnight, March 27th.
  • Must use Hostess Code ZZS3AMBJ at checkout.

It’s a great time to stock up on the paper crafting essentials you need to create pretty things while you’re spending so much more time at home!

*You will be charged for shipping at checkout. Once order confirmation is received a reimbursement check will be mailed to you.

Make a Country Floral Wax Paper Embossed Card

Hello, I’m sharing a technique with you today that is so much fun to do and if you have been paper crafting for a while you probably already have all the supplies you need.

I’m not sure what the official name is but I call the technique “wax paper embossing” and I used it as the background for this card. The wax from the waxed paper is melted onto a piece of card stock then sponged with ink creating a batik-like look.

The wax paper embossing technique has been around for awhile, it’s super easy to do and the end result is pretty impressive. It is very similar to and reminds me a lot of batik art.

To use this technique you will need waxed paper, an iron, a die-cutting or embossing machine and an embossing folder. The more intricate the design on the embossing folder, the better your results will be. I used the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up! for my card.

Isn’t that a pretty embossed pattern? Because it’s easier to show you how to do this technique than it is to try and explain it, here is a video tutorial demonstrating wax paper embossing:

Paper Cutting Guide

  • Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
  • Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock = two pieces 4″ x 6″ each and one piece 3″ x 2-1/2″
  • Basic Black 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock = 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″
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I hope you enjoyed learning this new technique for creating beautiful, batik-like backgrounds for your paper crafting projects. Thanks for stopping by!

Make an Easel Card with Magnolia Lane

This is the card we made in one of my recent Facebook Live Coffee & Cards. It’s an elegant easel fold card that would work for many occasions. The inspiration for the card started with the gorgeous Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper.

I sponged the floral image from the Designer Series Paper using Petal Pink, So Saffron and Mossy Meadow inks then fussy cut the flower out. The rose gold foil on the paper resists the ink for a lovely affect.

The gorgeous designer series paper and the stamp that I used for the inside sentiment came from the Magnolia Lane Suite by Stampin’ Up!

The fold of the easel card is easy to do and can be used for every type of card. Here is a similar card we recently made in one of my live classes.

Same card with different elements making it totally unique! The whimsical characters for this card came from the Birthday Bonanza Suite from Stampin’ Up!

Here is the paper cutting directions and product list for the Magnolia Lane card.

———- Paper Cutting Guide ———–
Mossy Meadow Card Base = 8-1/2” x 4-1/4”
Basic Black = 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” & 3-3/4” x -1-1/3”
Petal Pink card stock = 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” & 3-1/2” x 1”
Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper = 3” x 3” & 3-3/8” x 7/8”

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How to Make a Valentine Treat Holder

Sure a simple reclosable plastic bag can do the job of keeping your Valentine treats fresh, but why not package them up in a sweet little bag and pop a cute tag on it?!

I recently made up a few chocolate covered marshmallows using a few products that I picked up at the grocery store.

  • Large Marshmallows
  • Chocolate Candy Melts
  • Cake Pop Sticks
  • Candy Sprinkles

To make the chocolate covered marshmallows I inserted cake pop sticks into large marshmallows and dipped them into melted chocolate candy melts. Next, I sprinkled the dipped marshmallows with nonpareils sprinkles then set them onto wax paper to harden. That’s it! Easy-peasy.

I packaged the treats up using Stampin’ Up!’s new food safe 3″ x 9″ Printed Gusseted Cellophane Bags. Watch the video tutorial below to see how I created that sweet little tag.

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How to Make a So Sentimental Thank You Card

The project I made for today’s post is a lovely, feminine card that would fit so many occasions!

The floral paper from the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper Stack was my inspiration for the card. I pulled the Lovely Lipstick color from the paper to use for the card base, the embossed layer, the butterflies and even the rhinestones! I used a sentiment from the So Sentimental Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up! Look at all the great occasions this stamp set would work for!

What was really fun was using the stamps along with the coordinating Stitched So Sweetly Dies. When you purchase the So Sentimental Bundle, the stamp set and dies, you save 10%! The dies fit perfectly over several of the stamped images creating pretty tags for cards and packages. I’m excited to use the stitched scallop rectangle dies on a project!

For the inside sentiment, I chose a stamp from the Little Ladybug stamp, a Host Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up! Isn’t it cute?

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Bone Folder
$7.00
Stamparatus
$49.00

Card Recipe:

  • Real Red card stock = 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ to form card base
  • Real Red card stock = 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ emboss
  • Best Dressed Designer Series Paper = 2″ x 5-1/4″
  • Rose Glimmer Paper = 1/4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Whisper White card stock = 2-1/2″ x 3″ stamp sentiment & die-cut out
  • Whisper White card stock = 4″ x 5-1/4″ inside card sentiment
  • Vellum = scrap for punched butterflies

Click on the Shop Now button below to get everything you need to make your own So Sentimental Thank You Card!

Make a Mini Valentine Chocolate Box

Every Monday I host a Make it Monday Facebook Live where I share a fun project that is not a card. This week I showed how to make this sweet miniature heart chocolate box. Make sure to follow me on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle so that you don’t miss an episode.

I created this box last year using the Stitched Be Mine Dies that has a square box as its base. You can view the directions for this box HERE.

This year however, I saw a box that Angie over at Stamping with Amore created using a heart-shaped base and I knew I had to give it a try. I took Angie’s base design and pared it down to fit with the new Heart Punch Pack from Stampin’ Up!

These mini chocolate boxes are adorable and would make great little class favors and using a sheet from the From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper you can whip up 25 boxes in no time!

The project supplies and directions are here. To view the video tutorial hop on over to my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle/videos/658627391341534/

Directions:

Real Red Cardstock = 6-1/8″ x 1-1/2″, two pieces 3″ x 3-1/2″ each, Whisper White Cardstock = 3″ x 3-1/2″ and From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

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Simply Scored
$30.00
Bone Folder
$7.00

Make a K.I.S.S. Card

You might know that the acronym for K.I.S.S. is “Keep it simple sweetie”! In the card making world K.I.S.S. cards are life savers.

Keep It Simple Sweetie cards are great

  • when you’re in a hurry!
  • for beginning stampers/card makers.
  • when you need to make multiple cards.
  • when you want your crafting budget to go farther.
  • when you’re stuck and want to jump start your crafting mojo!

Here is an example of a K.I.S.S. card:

A simple, elegant card and sometimes, as in this case, less is more. All that is needed are a few basic paper crafting supplies – no special tools required. Here is video tutorial for the card that I shared during my Coffee & a Card Facebook Live today:

Directions:

  • Fold 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Gorgeous Grape or Grannie Apple Green card stock in half to create card base.
  • Adhere 4″ x 3″ piece of Lilly Impressions Designer Series Paper to center of card front at an angle using snail adhesive.
  • Adhere another 4″ x 3″ piece of Lilly Impressions Designer Series Paper to center of card front.
  • Stamp sentiment onto 5/8″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White card stock using Memento ink. Flag both ends of tag using the Banner Triple Punch. Adhere tag to center of card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Tie a bow with Mint Macaron Textile Ribbon; adhere to card front using Mini Glue Dot.
  • Adhere sequins to card front using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.
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Stamparatus
$49.00

I hope this article encouraged you to add a little simple card making to your crafting calendar. Happy Stamping!

Make it Monday!

I’m so excited to start 2020 with a new series I’m calling Make it Monday! I love making cute treat holders and lovely home decor using stamps, paper and ink and can’t wait to share these projects with you. I’ll be going live every Monday on my Facebook Page with a fun 3-dimensional project.

Today’s Make it Monday project was this sweet candy jar made using a Ball mini storage jar. I purchased the jars in a box of four at one of our big-box stores then embellished them using the Meant to Be Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!

DIRECTIONS

  • Place Tear & Tape Adhesive on both ends of 6″ x 1-1/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper then wrap around mini storage jar.
  • Place Mini Glue Dots on both ends of 6″ length of ribbon and wrap around center of Designer Series Paper on the jar.
  • Wrap two – 12″ lengths of ribbon around neck of jar and wrap in a double bow.
  • Cut filigree heart from 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ piece of Balmy Blue card stock.
  • Stamp sentiment onto 2-1/2 x 2-1/2″ piece of Whisper White card stock using Memento ink. Cut out with heart die. Adhere stamped heart behind filigree heart using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue. Adhere tag to front of jar using Tear & Tape Adhesive.
  • Cut circle from 2-1/8″ x 2-1/8″ piece of Balmy Blue card stock. Cut stitched circle from 2″ x 2″ piece of Designer Series Paper. Adhere stitched circle onto Balmy Blue circle using adhesive. Adhere both circles to lid on jar using adhesive.
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Visit my Facebook Page to watch the replay of today’s Make it Monday! and don’t forget to click on “Like” and “Follow” so you won’t miss another episode!

Sale-a-Bration is Here!

Welcome to Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’ Up!’s most exciting promotion of the year! Sale-a-Bration rewards you for shopping! With two earning levels you receive FREE products with qualifying orders, and there is no limit to how many free products you can earn.

Click on this brochure image to see all the fun products that can be had for FREE!

Today is also a great day to introduce the new Stampin’ Up! January – June 2020 Mini Catalog! Click on the catalog image to flip through pages full of new stamps, bundles, kits and everything else you need to create beautiful paper crafting projects!

So exciting! Click on the image below for all the details, shop new products and earn your FREE Sale-a-Bration rewards!

Free Shipping!

Today only, Stampin’ Up is offering Free Shipping on all orders over $50! 
Free Shipping is always a great idea but hurry, it goes away at midnight MT tonight!

All Inclusive Kits

All-Inclusive kits are always a great idea for those hard to buy for people on your list.

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions are the gifts that keep on giving! Purchase 3, 6, or 12 month subscriptions with no shipping!

Year End Close Outs & Clearance Rack

Shop Year End Close Outs and the Clearance Rack!

Cardstock, Ink and Adhesive

Stock up on cardstock, ink and adhesive!

Gifts for Yourself!

Want something fun for yourself under the tree this year? How about the new Stampin’ Trimmer, the StamparatusStorage By Stampin’ Up or the Simply Scored.

It’s the perfect time of the year for FREE SHIPPING!

Year-End Closeout!

The Holiday Catalog retires on January 2nd and lots of our favorites are going bye-bye for good!  

View the discounted products from the Holiday Catalog then click on the Year-End Closeout! button below to view all retiring items. Items are available while supplies last so make sure to grab your favorites before they’re gone for good!

Online Extravaganza Stock Up Sale!

Now is the perfect time to stock up on the essentials you need for all your paper crafting projects! The Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza includes card stock, ink pads and some fun stamp bundles.

Here is what is included in the sale:

15% off Ink pads and Cardstock in the Neutrals Collection, Regals Collection, 2018-2020 In-Colors and 2019-2021 In-Colors (except Purple Posy).

I know I will be stocking up on all those colors I like to use in my Christmas projects. Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce and my new favorite, Pretty Peacock! And, if you’re just beginning to build your ink collection you can save 15% on the color family collections.

Besides ink pads and card stock there are eight stamp bundles that have been discounted an extra 5% for a total of 15%.

One of my favorite bundles is the Free as a Bird Bundle. The stamp set has been a top seller and the Stitched Nesting Dies are so versatile.

Another favorite of mine is the Bloom and Grow Bundle. I just love these samples from the Stampin’ Up! annual catalog:

And probably my most favorite from the Online Extravaganza stock-up sale is the Dino Days Bundle! That dinosaur is so stinkin’ cute!

There’s really something for everyone in this sale and looking at all these samples makes me want to get into my craft studio and start stamping! Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help you with your paper crafting needs. You are welcome to email me at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com