Wednesday, May 1, 2024

It's Here! A New Catalogue And A Card!!

 It's Here! A New Catalogue And A Card!!


Today the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue goes live! I'm so excited to share it with you.

Click here to view the Catalogue:

Stampin' Up!'s 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue



This years catalogue is very different from years past. Here is a great video explaining some of the changes.


Here is another great video about colours!

"Color is at the heart of crafting! From color wheels to color families, you can be a color explorer and try something new. Plus, discover our new 2024–2026 In Colors and add them to your collection." Check out page 132 & 133 in the Catalogue and see how Stampin' Up! explains the colour families, monochromatic, complementary, analogous and triadic. Very informative!

Now, onto todays card!

I decided to make a Diamond Flap Fold Card.

This is an easy fun fold with so many possibilities.


For the first card I used the new "Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper". The clouds were perfect and I used another sheet to fussy cut the airplanes. 


The sentiment is from the stamp set, Hot Air Balloon. The sentiment is stamped in Night Of Navy Ink.

Measurements:
Base Card Stock 4 1/4" x 10 3/4" scored at 5 1/2" and 8 3/4".
At the end of the shortest section, mark at 2 1/8" and then cut from that mark to the nearest score line. See photo of template.
Cut a coordinating piece of C/S to 3" x 3" and attach overtop of the triangle on the card base. Only add glue to the 1/2 triangle portion on the card base.
Cut another piece of coordinating C/S to 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" and attach overtop of the 3x3 square.
Cut a piece of Basic White C/S to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". This is for your front sentiment. Be sure to stamp on an angle.
Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper to 3" x 4" and attach to the front left side of the card base.
I cut a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Basic White C/S for the inside.
Die cut out front images or stamp images. I attached them using Dimensionals.
Embellish with ribbons, bling, Bakers Twine, whatever you happen to have. I used my Stampin' Blends to colour onto the Rhinestones to match my card colours.



For my second card I used the same cloud image from the Designer Series Paper and then I used the Hot Air Balloon Stamps and Dies. The balloon is stamped in Night Of Navy Ink, the basket and smaller border are die cut from Balmy Blue C/S and the larger border is die cut from Night Of Navy C/S. I added a few dots from a White Gel Pen to the balloon detail.

I kept the inside simple, just a sentiment.


Here is the template to create this fun fold.





Happy Stamping and Creating! Enjoy the new catalogue!!

Arlene


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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Black & White Magnolia Mood Card

 Black & White Magnolia Mood Card

I love making Black & White cards! This card is simple with such a great pop of black.

Card Front Directions:

Cut a Basic Black Card Stock base to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".

Die cut a Basic White C/S Scalloped Contours Die layer. **This die set is retiring! Get it before its gone!! Click on the photo of the Contours Die Set in the "Product List" below to order.

Die cut 2 Basic Black C/S large Magnolia flowers. One is used on the card, one is used as a stencil.

Using one of the Basic Black C/S flower dies, lay it onto the Basic White Contours Die cut and using a Blending Brush and Smoky Slate Ink, lightly sponge around the die cut. 


*Tip: I ink up my Blending Brush then I remove some of the ink onto scrap paper so I don't have too much ink on the brush. You just want a soft look. Once you are finished, keep the die cut for future cards to stencil.

Splatter some Basic Black Ink onto the Basic White C/S layer using a Stampin' Write Marker. I tap the marker barrel with my Bone Folder to get some ink to splatter. 

Attach the other Basic Black Magnolia Die cut to the layer using Dimensionals. I off-set it slightly from the stenciled ink image. Attach to the Basic Black card base.

Die cut some leaves using Basic White C/S. Add a touch of Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue and tuck them underneath the Magnolia Die.

Stamp a sentiment using Memento Black Ink. 

Wrap some White Bakers Twine 2x's around the card and tie into a bow.

Add some Sparkle Gems to the card front.

Inside of card:

Cut a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Basic White C/S.

Cut 2 thin Basic Black C/S strips and attach to the Basic White C/S layer, one horizontal and one vertical. See photo.


Stamp a small flower in the corner using Memento Black Ink.

I also stamped a small magnolia flower onto the envelope using Memento Black Ink to match the card. 


SHOP WITH ME HERE. THANK YOU!

I hope you have enjoyed todays card! 



Happy Stamping and Creating!

Arlene

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

NEW On-Line Exclusive Products

New On-Line Exclusive Products Released! 

Check out all the amazing New products from Stampin' Up! 


Check out this Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection Video! This collection is stunning!


Here is the Little Latte Suite Collection Video!


I have added photos with links for all the New On-Line Exclusive Products below. Just simply click on the photo and you will be directed to my store!
Thanks so much for shopping with me! I appreciate all orders. **Receive a beautiful card from me for every order.**

Happy Stamping and Creating!
Arlene


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