Tricia's Stamping Creations: November 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

ICS November Blog Hop Christmas Is Coming

It's time to hop along with the ICS November Blog Hop and this month our theme is Christmas is Coming. Can you believe how quickly this year has flown by? If you are like me, you are probably still working on your holiday list and wondering how you will get it all done. The good news is that our wonderful Design Team has amazing projects and ideas to help inspire you and spark your creativity.

It's been a crazy time in our home these past few months, which has meant that I have had less time to get creative for the holidays. Luckily, Stampin' Up! has a wonderful range of Mix & Match products to help me create beautiful Christmas cards and take the stress out of creating. For my card design today, I chose to use one of the card fronts from the A Little Bit Festive Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper and one of the sentiment labels from the Joyful Sayings Ephemera Pack to create a beautiful clean and simple design that requires no stamping. Yes, I said no stamping. Which means you can just have fun selecting your favorite elements and adhering them to your card base to create your cards in next to no time. Add a little bling and you are all set to send them out to family and friends. Doesn't that sound amazing?!!

Products Used:

A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Pack (item #164107)

Joyful Sayings Ephemera Pack (item #164109)

Real Red Cardstock (item #102482)

Granny Apple Green Cardstock (item #146990)

Blooming Pearls (item #162238)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Real Red Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Granny Apple Green Cardstock

Layer 1 - 5 1/4" x 4"

A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ornaments Card Front - 5" x 3 3/4"

Joyful Sayings Ephemera Pack

Happy Christmas Sentiment

People often think that card making requires a lot of supplies and expensive tools and that often scares them away from the joy of creating their own handmade cards. With the new Mix & Match products in the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, there are so many wonderful options to help you create your own beautiful designs, no matter what your skill level. As you can see from my clean and simple card design, you can choose the elements that work for you and mix and match them to create your own beautiful Christmas card. I chose to use Real Red and Granny Apple Green cardstock for this card design to coordinate with the colors in the preprinted card front. I love the Gold embossed accents on the card front and the sentiment label and the Gold Pearls from the Blooming Pearls just adds a touch of bling that helps step up this pretty card. Just think how much fun you could have with family and friends, getting together for an afternoon of crafty fun and creating memories to send out to the special people in your life.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design will help you get into the holiday spirit and inspire you to create your own beautiful Christmas projects. There are so many wonderful options to explore.

Please take the time to visit with my fellow Design Team members to see all their amazing projects and ideas. Just click on the links in the Roll Call List to visit their blogs. We would appreciate it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects.

If you live in the U.S. and do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact me and I would be happy to help you with your creative projects. You may also visit my Online Store to place your order and have it shipped to you.

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Around The World On Wednesday November Blog Hop Color Challenge

Welcome to the Around The World On Wednesday November Blog Hop as we have fun with a Color Challenge with a twist. We were given the choice between traditional colors or coastal colors and I decided to take the non-traditional option to have a little fun with my Christmas card design. Our Design Team will be sharing their take on this Color Challenge to help inspire you to create your own beautiful projects for the holidays.

For my card design, I wanted to combine the Winterly Tree Tops Dies with the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper to create a pretty Christmas card design. I love the combination of Coastal Cabana with Pretty In Pink and I chose one of the designs from the designer series paper to create a snowy background scene for my design. I used one of the images from the designer series paper featuring the pair of birds as my focal image. The sentiment was created using the Greetings of the Season Bundle to help finish off the design.

Products Used:

Greetings of the Season Bundle (item #164113)

Winterly Tree Tops Dies (item #164065)

Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper (item #164183)

Coastal Cabana Cardstock (item #131297)

Pretty In Pink Cardstock (item #163793)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Pretty In Pink Classic Ink Pad (item #163807)

Blooming Pearls (item #162238)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Coastal Cabana Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Detailed Card Front die cut with the Winterly Tree Tops Dies

Pretty In Pink Cardstock

Detailed Card Front die cut with the Winterly Tree Tops Dies

Basic White Cardstock

Layer 1 - 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"

Sentiment Label stamped and die cut with the Greetings of the Season Bundle

Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4"

Birds on a Branch image die cut using the Winterly Tree Tops Dies

This pretty Christmas card is all about layers of color and I had so much fun with the combination of Pretty In Pink and Coastal Cabana that I saw in the Color Challenge image. They definitely not what you would expect to see for a traditional holiday card design and I like the fresh feel they give. I love that the designer series paper for the background gives the appearance of falling snow and the die cut frames in Pretty in Pink and Coastal Cabana add depth and dimension to the design. For the focal image, I die cut the birds from the designer series paper with the coordinating die from the Winterly Tree Tops Dies and then I applied Pretty In Pink Classic ink to the images using a Blending Brush to add a pale tint to coordinate with the card design. For the sentiment, I stamped the images using Pretty In Pink Classic ink onto the Basic White sentiment label that I die cut with the Greetings of the Season Dies. For a touch of bling, I added several pink pearls from the Blooming Pearls to complete the design. I love how these colors and designs all layered together to create this beautiful Christmas card. It is a wonderful example of how you can use non-traditional colors to create your own beautiful designs.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my version of the Coastal Colors Color Challenge image helps inspire you to explore using these pretty colors to create your own beautiful holiday cards. Don't be afraid to mix and match different products to create your own unique creations.

Now it's time to visit Theresa's blog and see what she has created for this month's Color Challenge. Just click on the Next button to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your way. We would love it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects.

Roll Call List

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Danielle Kassing - NL

Ximena Morales - DE

Mikaela Titheridge - UK

Tina Zinck-MacDonald - CA

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Friday, November 8, 2024

Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Color Challenge Week 45 - Calypso Coral

Welcome to Week 45 of the Monochromatic Color Challenge as we showcase Calypso Coral from the Subtles Collection. This beautiful color is so versatile and I thought it would be fun to use it create a lovely Fall themed Thank You card.

For today's card design, I chose to use the Simply Zinnia Bundle and I chose to use Stampin' Blends Markers to help bring the floral image to life. They are one of my favorite coloring mediums and I just love how pretty and vibrant the colors are. All occasion card designs are great to have on hand and Thank You cards are something I use throughout the year, so it helps to have a stash on hand for when I need them.

Products Used:

Simply Zinnia Bundle (item #163480)

Deckled Rectangles Dies (item #159173)

Calypso Coral Cardstock (item #122925)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Calypso Coral Classic Ink Pad (item #147101)

Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (item #132708)

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154881)

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154883)

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154885)

Iridescent Foil Gems (item #162842)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Calypso Coral Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4"

Basic White Cardstock

Floral image stamped and die cut with the Simply Zinnia Bundle

Sentiment Label die cut with the Deckled Rectangles Dies

This pretty Thank You card is simple to create and the great thing is that you only need one stamp set to have everything you need. I chose to use the large single blossom image to create a tone on tone background on the card front to add subtle texture to the design. For the focal image, I stamped the image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Basic White cardstock and colored the image with Stampin' Blends Markers. I used the coordinating die to die cut the image and attached it to the card front. For the sentiment, I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black ink onto the Basic White sentiment label that I die cut using the Deckled Rectangles Dies. I love the uneven edges that these dies create and it adds a vintage feel to the label. To complete the card design, I added several Iridescent Foil Gems for a touch of bling. This clean and simple card design would work well for a variety of occasions to add to your card stash. 163480

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design helps inspire you to explore using Calypso Coral in your future projects. This beautiful color is so versatile and works well for so many occasions.

Please take a moment to check out this week's Monochromatic Insta Hop to see all the amazing projects showcasing Calypso Coral. You will love all the wonderful ideas that are sure to spark your creativity. Just click here to get started. We would appreciate it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects.

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Friday, November 1, 2024

We Create November Blog Hop Gratitude & Gatherings

Welcome to the We Create November Blog Hop as we celebrate Gratititude & Gatherings. Here in the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of November and it's the perfect time to send out cards to the people we love to let them know how much we appreciate them. Our Design Team is excited to share their projects to help inspire you to create your own beautiful projects to send to the people you care about.

One of my favorite new Fall themed bundles would have to be the Autumn Expressions Bundle. I love the beautiful sentiments with their elegant fonts and the images are perfect for creating gorgeous Fall cards for a variety of occasions. Today I paired this bundle with one of the designs from the Iconic Celebrations 6"x6" Designer Series Paper to add some wonderful texture to the background. The Gold Foil die cuts help step up the design and coordinate perfectly with the Gold embossing. This is a beautiful card to send at this time of year to let people know how much you appreciate them in your life.

Products Used:

Autumn Expressions Bundle

Everyday Details Dies

Iconic Celebrations 6"x6" Designer Series Paper

Gold Foil Sheets

Pecan Pie Cardstock

Versamark Pad

Metallics Wow Embossing Powders

Pecan Pie 3/8" Center Stripe Ribbon (item #162744)

Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots (item #164027)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Pecan Pie Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Large Circle die cut with the Everyday Details Dies

Iconic Celebrations Designer Series Paper

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4"

Gold Foil Sheets

2 Leaves die cut with the Autumn Expressions Dies

3 Foliage Stems die cut with the Autumn Expressions Dies

This clean and simple card has a touch of elegance to it and I love how the sentiment is the focal point of the design. The Gold embossing looks beautiful on the Pecan Pie cardstock and works well with the plaid card front. The leaves die cuts have wonderful detail which also adds additonal texture to the design. I added a piece of Pecan Pie Center Stripe Ribbon around the center of the card front and several Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots to complete the card design. Isn't this a beautiful Fall themed card design?

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design will help inspire you to get creative for the holiday season. There are so many possibilities to explore to help spark your creativity.

Now it's time to visit Kimberley's blog and see what she has to share with us. Just click on the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your way. We would appreciate it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects.

Roll Call List

Kimberley Morris

Lisa Cunningham

Tricia Butts

Until Next Time

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Tricia Butts
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Global Stamping Friends November Blog Hop Thinking Of and Thanking You

November has arrived and it's time to hop along with the Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop as we share projects with the theme of Thinking of You and Thanking You. Our wonderful Design Team will be sharing their projects and ideas to help you show the people in your life how much they mean to you. The holidays can be a difficult time for people and it is amazing how something as simple as a handmade card can help brighten their day and make a difference in how they feel.

At this time of year, things can get hectic and trying to find time to create beautiful cards can be a challenge. Rather than get stressed out, I enjoy creating beautiful clean and simple card designs with designer series paper to make my life easier. For this card design, I chose one of the designs from the Splendid Autumn 6"x6" Designer Series Paper and paired it with one of the sentiments from the Everyday Greetings stamp set. I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to create the banner and embossed the sentiment with Copper embossing powder to step up the design. I love the beautiful Fall scenes in this paper pack and it makes it so much easier to create a bunch of cards quickly and easily to create a stash of cards for a variety of occasions.

Products Used:

Everyday Greetings stamp set (item #165084)

Stylish Shapes Dies (item #159183)

Splendid Autumn 6"x6" Designer Series Paper (item #154173)

Crumb Cake Cardstock (item #120953)

Versamark Pad

Metallics Wow Embossing Powders

Iridescent Foil Gems (item #162842)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430(

Measurements:

Crumb Cake Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Sentiment Label die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies

Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4"

For this card design, I chose to use Crumb Cake cardstock for the card base and sentiment label to create a more rustic feel to the design. I love how the designer series paper becomes the focal point for the card design and this beautiful Fall scene deserves to be the star of the show. A simple sentiment is all that is necessary to complete this card design and I added several Iridescent Foil Gems for a touch of bling to make it extra special. With so many wonderful scenes to choose from, you will love creating a stack of cards with these supplies. It's a wonderful way to enjoy some creative therapy without getting stressed.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design will help spark your creativity and help you to create your own beautiful cards to send out to family and friends. After all, a card is really just a paper hug with a fold in the middle and who couldn't use a hug in the mail to brighten their day?

Now it's time to visit Jan's blog and see what she has created to share with us. Just click on the Next button to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your way. We would love it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects.

Roll Call List

Kimberley Morris

Tricia Butts

Jan Musselman

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Color Challenge Week 44 - Balmy Blue

Let's celebrate the start of a new month with Week 44 of the Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Color Challenge. This week we are showcasing the beautiful Balmy Blue, one of my favorite blues and I had so much fun creating this fun Christmas card. This pretty blue from the Subtles Collection gives this card design a wonderful frosty feeling and I can't wait to share with you how I created it.

Now that we are officially in November, you may be feeling a bit of a panic to create your Christmas cards to send to family and friends. This sweet Christmas card is a wonderful example of how you can take one stamp set to create a variety of cute cards that are sure to make people smile. The Dear Santa stamp set has adorable images and cute sentiments to help you create heartfelt designs that are perfect for some simple coloring. I paired it with one of the designs from the Subtles 6"x6" Designer Series Paper for the background and I love the detail created with the Everyday Details Dies for the focal image circle and sentiment label. You could create a wonderful set of cards for the holidays with just these supplies.

Products Used:

Dear Santa stamp set (item #164303)

Everyday Details Dies (item #162864)

Subtles 6"x6" Designer Series Paper (item #163776)

Balmy Blue Cardstock (item #146982)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Balmy Blue Classic Ink Pad (item #147105)

Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (item #132708)

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154830)

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154893)

Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #161673)

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154894)

Color Lifter (item #144608)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Balmy Blue Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Basic White Cardstock

Large Circle die cut with the Everyday Details Dies

Sentiment Label die cut with the Everyday Details Dies

Balmy Blue Designer Series Paper

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4"

This cute card is so easy and fun to create with just a few simple supplies. The images in the Dear Santa stamp set are easy to color and don't take a lot of time. I chose to use Stampin' Blends Markers and as you can see, I only used a handful of colors to color in the image and bring this cute little guy to life. I love the texture that the designer series paper adds to the background and helps make the focal circle and sentiment label pop. I used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop them up to give them a little extra dimension.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design will help inspire you to create your own beautiful cards using Balmy Blue. It really is a beautiful blue and it is perfect for creating projects for the holidays as well as Winter themed projects. There are so many great options to explore.

Please take the time to visit this week's Monochromatic Insta Hop to see all the amazing projects showcasing Balmy Blue. You can get started by click here. We would love it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects. I hope you will come back next Friday to see what color we will be showcasing for Week 45. See you then.

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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