Trimming the Town Pizza Box

 Tonight I decorated a pizza box using the Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper. This suite is so much fun and I'm so sorry to see it go!

Dimensions: blue Designer Series Paper - 3 1/2 x 2 7/8

                     green Designer Series Paper - 1 1/4 x 5 1/2

You can find the video HERE

Here are pictures of the other gift card holders I showed on the video:

Snowflake Wishes shimmer card

 I finally had a chance to play with the Snowflake Wishes bundle.  What a gorgeous set!  And the embellishments that go with it are fabulous!

This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight:

Dimensions:

Thick Whisper White card base - 4 1/4 x 11 - scored at 5 1/2

Night of Navy cardstock - 4 x 5 1/4

Snowflake Splendor DSP - 2 x 5 1/4

Shimmery White cardstock - 3 x 4

Snowflake Splendor ribbon - 16"

You can find the video for this card HERE

And the supplies HERE

And here are a few other cards I made using this fun suite:

All of these have a polished stone background. You can watch my Facebook Live from 12/2/20 to see how to make this background. 

Poinsettia Petals and Polished Stone Technique

 I learned this technique at a class I took from my friend Kay.  It is such an easy technique but looks absolutely gorgeous!  The card we made in class was in Blushing Bride.  But I decided I wanted to try a white version of it.  Here's what I came up with:

The shimmer in this card doesn't show up in the photograph very well.  If you watch the YouTube video on it, you can see it better.

Here are the dimensions for the card:

Thick Whisper White - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Silver Foil - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Shimmery White - 5 1/4 x 4 and scraps of Shimmery White for poinsettia

Shimmery White - 3/4 x 5 1/4

Scrap of Soft Sea Foam

You can find the video HERE

This is the original Blushing Bride version:

This is another card we made in the class with Kay. It uses the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. We just colored the back of it with blends - quick and easy!

This is one of the cards that we'll make in class tomorrow night. I wanted to try a slimline card after seeing so many of them.  This poinsettia is a more traditional Real Red and of course more Wink of Stella!

Heartwarming Hugs DSP strips card

 I recently learned a new card layout using 1 inch strips of Designer Series Paper.  This is the card I made on my Facebook Live tonight:

The dimensions for this card are pretty simple:

Mossy Meadow card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Mossy Meadow - 5 1/4 x 4

Strips of DSP - 1 x 6 - I had 8 strips cut

Whisper White - 5 1/4 x 4 for inside

Scrap of Whisper White for sentiment

You can find the video demonstration of this card HERE

This card was made using the Poinsettia Petals DSP

And here's a sneak peek using some DSP from the upcoming January - June mini catalog.

 

And just to show you a little bit more from this new set - Dragonfly Garden. 

This is a swap card I made

We made this card during On Stage at Home.

Merry Moose Masculine Birthday Card

 This week I have been using holiday stamps & paper to make non-holiday cards.

This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight:

Dimensions:

Thick Very Vanilla card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Soft Suede - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Crumb Cake - 3 3/4 x 5

Scraps of Very Vanilla

Ribbon - 5"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Here are a couple more cards where I used holiday supplies to make non-holiday cards.

This card uses the In The Pines stamp set and Evergreen embossing folder

I used the Magic In This Night DSP for this card. You would never know it is Halloween paper!

Tag Buffet Christmas card

 I've been having fun using the Tag Buffet stamp set to create Christmas cards.  It goes with the Tag Buffet kit which makes 30 fantastic tags.  But it is also a great set to use for quick & easy Christmas cards. This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight:

Here are the dimensions for this card:

• Whisper White thick cardstock - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
• Heartwarming Hugs DSP - 4 x 5 1/4 - die cut with Curvy Dies
• Scrap of Heartwarming Hugs DSP - punched with 2" circle punch
• Scrap of Whisper White for stocking

You can find the video for this card HERE

Here are a couple more cards I made with this fun stamp set.

Curvy Christmas

 I finally had a little bit of time to play with the new Curvy Christmas stamps and the Curvy Celebrations bundle.  These are really a lot of fun!

This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight

Dimensions:

Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Very Vanilla Cardstock - 4 x 5 1/4

Brightly Gleaming DSP - 4 x 5 1/4

Scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock

Scrap of Copper foil

You can find the YouTube video HERE

And this is another card I made with the dies and the Curvy Christmas stamp set and the Classic Christmas DSP.

Warm Hugs card

 This Designer Series Paper is some of my favorite in this Holiday catalog! And it is on sale right now!  I wasn't able to go to Kay's retreat a couple of weekends ago, but I got the kit to-go.  The card on the left was one of the projects from the retreat.  I decided to change it up a little and make it on Facebook Live tonight.  I ended up with the card on the right.

Dimensions:

Pear Pizzazz card base -  8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Pear Pizzazz embossed - 4 x 5 1/4

Designer Series Paper - 3 x 4

Real Red - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4

Scraps of Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz for stamping and die cutting

You can find the YouTube video here and here

Festive Corners Halloween card

 Just a quick post tonight to share the dimensions for the Halloween card I made tonight on Facebook Live.

Dimensions:

Thick Whisper White card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Basic Black - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Mango Melody - 4 x 5 1/4

Plaid Tidings DSP - 2 x 3

Scrap of Whisper White

You can find the video on YouTube here

Autumn Greetings card

 So I was going to try and resist getting this bundle.  But then I saw so many pretty cards with it, I had to get it.  This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight:

Dimensions:

Crumb Cake base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Cajun Craze - 4 x 5 1/4

Roughly 4 x 5 piece of crumb cake to stamp and die cut flowers

Scraps of Early Espresso

Whisper White - 3/4 x approx. 3 1/4

Early Espresso - 1 x approx. 3 1/2

Embroidered Ribbon - 8 1/2"

Copper ribbon - 5 1/2"

You can find the Youtube video here

If you are coming to card class tomorrow night and don't want to see what we're making - stop right here.

These are the cards we're making in card class using the Autumn Greetings stamp set:

Halloween Cards

 I love Halloween projects!   This week on Facebook Live I made this card using Hallows Night Magic.

Dimensions for this card:

Bat DSP - 1 7/8 x 5 1/8

Cajun Craze DSP - 1 7/8 x 5 1/8

Basic Black cardstock - 4 x 5 1/4

Smoky Slate card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Scrap of Smoky Slate

Scrap of bat DSP for die cutting

You can find my demo of this card here - https://youtu.be/mmcaEzLPF0Q

These are the Halloween treats we made in class this week:

Ghoulish Goodies card

 This is the card I made on Facebook Not Live.  This is such a fun Halloween stamp set.

Dimensions:

        Granny Apple Green - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 and 4 x 5 1/4

        Whisper White - initially 2 1/4 x 4 3/8, then trim to 2 x 4 1/8

        Basic Black - 2 1/8 x 4 1/4 

        Halloween ribbon - 5"

Here are a couple of other projects I made with this set:

 

Little Treats Halloween card

This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight. I used the Little Treat Box dies and Little Treats stamp set.  I just cut the treat box apart to make a fun accent for my card.  This is a quick & easy card.  Here are the dimensions:

Thick Whisper White cardstock - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Basic Black cardstock - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Magic In This Night DSP - 4 x 5 1/4

Scrap of Basic Black

Scrap of Cajun Craze

Scrap of brushed metallic - copper

You can find the video here - https://youtu.be/lXqMRR83xuI

Here are a few more traditional ways to use the Little Treat Box dies:

It is a great bundle for any occasion. 2 miniature Hershey bars fit perfectly inside.

 

Banner Year fall & Christmas cards

 Tonight I made 2 cards with the Banner Year bundle.

This is the Fall card:

Dimensions:

Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Cajun Craze - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Soft Suede - 5 1/4 x 4

Crumb Cake - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8

Scrap of Very Vanilla - 3/4" wide for sentiment, leaves and acorn

Braided Linen Trim - 16"

And this is the Christmas card:

Dimensions:

Seaside Spray card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Plaid Tidings DSP- 5 1/4 x 4

Cherry Cobbler cardstock - 2 3/8 x 4

Whisper White cardstock - 2 x 4

Scrap of Seaside Spray - 1/2" side

Seaside Spray metallic ribbon - 10"

Polka Dot Tulle ribbon - 10"

You can find the video of how I made them here - https://youtu.be/5weM4eak0Hk

And here are a couple more cards I made with this bundle. It has images that are great to use all year long!

Beautiful Autumn card

 I'm still enjoying playing with the Beautiful Autumn suite. Tonight I made this card on my Facebook Live.

This card I made with a notecard.  

The card I made tonight on the video was full size.  Here are the measurements for that card:

Very Vanilla base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - scored at 4 1/4

Early Espresso - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Crumb Cake - 4 x 5 1/4

Scraps of Very Vanilla

You can find the video on how I made it here - https://youtu.be/LBZgkhapefI

You can shop for everything here - https://s.tamp.in/eNMaXm

Here are a few more cards using this gorgeous stamp set. We made these at my team meeting last night.