A Very Merry Christmas to You

Here is another piece of "This Christmas" designer paper,  And another embossing folder "Petal Burst" give this card a subtle background.  Lots of Labels cuts the sentiment and Real Red Ribbon and Pearls accent this beautiful paper on a Wild Wasabi card base.

 Here is a close up to see the subtle embossing.....

This Christmas Specialty paper  141628 $13.00  24 sheets!!

Reason for the Season 139730  $21.00   Photopolymer

Petal Burst embossing folder  141493  $7.50

Lots of Labels Framelits  138281  $27.00






The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
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Copper Christmas

Here is a super simple card using the new Copper Embossing powder and Thread.  Oh and these trees?  They are from the NEW Bundle you can purchase in August......Thoughtful Branches.  You care going to love this bundle! 
I Heat embossed 2 sets of Copper Trees on Very Vanilla card stock.  The I used a NEW embossing folder "Seaside".  Who said this had to be used for water?  I think it lends a wind swept look to this card. 
I then Heat embossed the sentiment and cut out with "Lots of Labels" framelits, trimmed it down a bit and added Copper Thread behind.  The entire panel is popped up on a Very Vanilla card base.

 Sorry for the blur in this shot, but you get the drift......love this Copper Embossing powder!

The lines look like wind and drifts to me, great folder for Holiday cards!

Thoughtful Branches.....coming in August

Sentiment from Peaceful Pines  139728  $26.00

Seaside embossing folder  141481  $8.50  6X6

Copper Thread  141696  $3.00

Copper Embossing powder  141636  $5.00


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
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Festive Ornament

On this card I noticed how this pattern of "This Christmas" paper was very compatible with this "Festive" embossing folder.  I used a 2X4 piece of paper on a Cherry Cobbler mat.  Then embossed with the "Festive" folder.  I stamped the Sentiment in Garden Green before embossing.

 The Ornament Framelit was cut from Garden Green and Red Glimmer paper for the poinsettia.  A Pearl and a snip of lace ribbon finish this card.


Embellished Ornaments  139756 Wood $28.00,  139759 Clear $20.00
Delicate Ornaments Thinlits  139667 $29.00

This Christmas paper 141628 $13.00

Festive embossing folder 141471 $8.50

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
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This Christmas Specialty Paper

My order arrived today and I had no idea this pack of designer paper had 24 sheets!!  A bit lighter weight, but still double-sided, 4 sheets of 6 patterns.  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Very Vanilla and Basic Black. 
I used the 4X4 technique for this first card and "Peaceful Pines".  This paper coordinates with "Peace This Christmas" perfectly but I have not purchased this stamp set yet.  You can see this stamp set on page 27 of the Big Catalog.

 Pretty simple card, the sentiment is from "Embellished Ornaments" on page 33.

I love the sentiment on this TREE and the Framelits cut it out in a snap!  Garden Green ink on Garden Green card stock.

Peaceful Pines  139728  $26.00  Photopolymer

Perfect Pines Framelits  139665 $27.00

This Christmas paper  141628 $13.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
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Christmas in July Week

Stampin' Up has a great selection of Christmas goodies in the New catalog, many in fact that carried over from the 2015 Holiday catalog.  You can find all the Holiday items on pages 26-35.  I will be sharing a Holiday card every day this week mixing these stamp sets with NEW items from the Big Catalog.  In fact my Saturday Stamp a Stack will have Christmas cards and All Occasion cards Saturday July 16th.  You chose the type of cards you want to make!  Check my events tab on the website and rsvp to attend this class.

My first card is a variation on many Snowman cards I have seen using the Swirly Bird Framelits mixed with a Hat and Scarf from "Snow Place".  I could have added a face, but love the simplicity of the Swirls in Dazzling Diamonds glitter paper.

The card base is Night of Navy.  I then cut a 3 X 4 piece of "Floral Boutique Designer paper" and adhered it to a 3 1/4 X 5 piece of Whisper White.  This panel was then embossed with the "Siftly Falling embossing folder.  The "Swirly Bird Framelits" were used to cut the "Dazzling Diamonds" glitter paper.  Remember to place your glitter paper face down, with the Framelit on top to keep from dulling your framelits.

I then used Tombow to adhere the swirls and snow bands.  The scarf and hat were popped up on a dimensional.

Floral Boutique Designer paper  141663 $11.00

Swirly Bird Bundle  142353 $46.75  Photopolymer stamps and Framelits in this Bundle
 Can't wait to show you my other Snow man using the Stamps in this set!

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter paper  135315 $5.00  2  12X12 sheets

Snow Friends Framelits  139664 $27.00  Stamp set sold separately on page 30  139738 $26.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
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Shaker cards

Today I am sharing a Stampin' Up shaker card video that shows all the steps in making a shaker card.

https://youtu.be/QeBkDf5CnhA

My card shows a few tricks, but I forgot and assembled the card before taking step by step pictures.  :)

This started out a 4th of July card, and took a left turn....the fireworks were stamped with a flower type stamp from "Touches of Texture" in Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist.

 The Star Shaker was cut with the Star Framelits, nesting them together as shown below.  The width of the Star frame is perfect to hide the dimensionals used to create the space for the Star confetti.

 Cut another star using window sheets and adhere to the Star frame with tombow glue.  Let dry.  Add dimensionals around the star to create your shaker pocket.  Add the Star Confetti before removing the tape from your dimensionals.  This will prevent your confetti from sticking to the dimensionals. 

I used less than a strip for the star.  These dimensionals are amazing and 40 strips plus the edges, so a great value!!

Ingredients:

Foam Adhesive Strips  141825  $8.00
See photo above
Touches of Texture  141934 Wood $45.00,  143251 Clear $33.00

Star Framelits  133723  $27.00

Confetti Stars punch  135861  $22.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
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Thoughtful Branches and Bonus Buys

Wow Stampin' Up has launched a new promotion and I have something really fabulous to share with you!  Here are all the details on the promotion and use your coupon codes earned in July towards purchasing this awesome bundle or purchase whatever you choose in August.   But after you look thru this Artisan Blog Hop, I think you will be wanting 'Thoughtful Branches".  My pre-order is on the way and I can't wait to use this bundle.

****Bonus Days! For every $50 you spend* between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016. This is a great opportunity for you and your customers to get items from your wish list, whether you buy them now or with your coupons in August, so spread the word. This is the first time we have offered this type of promotion, and it’s a deal everyone will want in on!

Note: Bonus Days coupon codes will be delivered via email, so an email address is required to participate in this promotion. We cannot resend emails with coupon codes, so make sure you save the email and write down the codes in a safe place so you don't miss out on the coupons you earn.

*Participants will receive a Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $50  they spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax).*****

I placed my pre-order yesterday and added some other things to my order and promptly received an email with 3 coupon codes.   I wrote these codes down just in case I accidently delete my email.  So get ready to shop in JULY and earn $5 for every $50 in merchandise you order!!

The Artisan Design team is selected every year and this year it is Global.....so enjoy the creations on this Blog hop!!  Some blogs provide a translation button,  but most of all enjoy the pictures! Beautiful projects using this new Bundle!!  If you have never done a Blog hop, just scroll thru the page and at the bottom there will be a button to go to the next blog.  Enjoy!

https://kunterbuntestempelwelt.com/2016/07/07/thoughtful-branches/


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  2B93RZVP and will close on Sunday July 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.
Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net