Stamp Simply August 2024 Release- Vintage Christmas

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing another card designed with the brand new Vintage Christmas Images  bundle (part of the Vintage Christmas Release) along with other dies, lace, ribbon and supplies all from Stamp Simply!

To create this card:

Emboss a piece of white cardstock with the Intertwine Embossing Folder, trim the panel to approx. 4” x 5 ¼”, lightly distress the edges and mount onto a piece of espresso cardstock.

Cut a piece of the green tartan plain designer paper and mount onto a piece of espresso cardstock. 

Layer onto the front of the card panel and mount the panel onto the white card base.

Add a scrap strip of the green tartan plaid to the inside of the card (on the left- this is how I like to use up some scraps).

Using the medium tag die, die cut a tag from the beige tartan plaid designer paper, layer onto espresso cardstock and trim close to the edge.

Layer a piece of white lace at the top of the tag, add the seam binding ribbon and wrap the ends behind the tag.

Loop an additional piece of the seam binding through the top of the tag.

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, ink the deer image and sentiment from the Vintage Christmas Images stamp set with Versafine Black Onyx ink, stamp onto the prepared white cardstock, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Die cut the sentiment with a rectangle die, mount onto a piece of espresso cardstock.

Adhere the rectangle sentiment adding scraps of the designer paper (I hand cut the photo corner from a small scrap).

Watercolor the deer image with distress inks and water-based markers.

Die cut the deer image with the coordinating die (die-cut two additional deer die cuts from white cardstock to layer behind the colored image).

Mount the deer image with dimensional foam and add the three bronze rhinestones in the corner of the sentiment panel to finish off the card.

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #661-#662 Anything Goes Challenge .

If you have not had a chance to check out the rest of my Sister Design Team cards on the Stamp Simply blog, or the Word Art Wednesday challenge site yet, I hope you take the time to do so- such wonderful inspiration from all!

Stamp Sets: Vintage Christmas Images Bundle (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Tim Holtz Distress Inks- Walnut Stain, Ground Espresso, Brushed Corduroy, Stampin’ Write Markers- Raspberry Ripple, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede

Cardstock/Paper: White, Espresso; Craft Consortium – Tartan 6x6

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Vintage Christmas Images Bundle ; Sizzix Thinlit Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection; Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Rectangles SM, Sizzix 3D Texture Fades A6 Embossing Folder- Interwine, Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Raschel Lace- 1.5” White- 3 yards  , Seam Binding Bundle- Vintage Neutrals- 40 yds , Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Rhinestones- Bronze

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the new Vintage Christmas Release at Stamp Simply!

Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a fabulous week/weekend!

Merry Christmas Wreath

 

Hi Friends!

I mailed out my Christmas cards this week (I know I am a bit behind schedule) and realized that I am short approx. 40 cards! I believe that some of my cards are going to be late (again) this year! 

I tend to start in January on mass-producing Christmas cards, but by mid-February, I get side-tracked with other Design Team commitments and other holidays- Valentines, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc. Before you know it, Christmas is here!

Maybe 2022 will be the year that I can keep up with my personal commitment to make 20 each month, we'll see, lol! :-)

I created this quick card using the Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set- Fall/Winter Bundle along with the new Carta Bella Happy Christmas 6x6 paper pad along with dies and supplies from Stamp Simply!  FYI- Some of the elements I already had die-cut and were in my stash, so it was quick but would take a bit of time if you had to die-cut the tag, lace and rectangle :-).  

As some of you who follow my blog know, I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be linking this card to the  Color Hues #31 “Red & Green” Challenge, the Word Art Wednesday #521-#522 “Anything Goes” Challenge and the Hand Stamped Sentiments #379 Inspiration Challenge (I was inspired by the greenery in the packages as well as the red ornaments).  

If you have not had a chance to visit the Stamp Simply blog or the other challenge sites yet, I encourage you to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the wreath and poinsettia image from the Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set- Fall/Winter Bundle with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Die cut each with the coordinating dies from the Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set- Fall/Winter Bundle and color the poinsettia with water-based markers.

Die cut a tag from white cardstock using the medium size die from the Tim Holtz Tag Collection dies.

Die cut the medium size rectangle from white cardstock using the Spellbinders Amazing Grace Hemstitch Rectangle Dies, de-static the die-cut and heat emboss the sentiment “Merry Christmas” from the Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set- Fall/Winter Bundle (same steps as above).

Trim a piece of the Carta Bella Happy Christmas 6x6 paper to approx. 3 ¾” x 3”.  Adhere to a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of white cardstock. Adhere the panel onto a piece of black cardstock, trim close to the edge.

Mount the entire card front panel onto a white card base.

Die cut the paper lace from another piece of white cardstock using the Tim Holtz Crochet Die, mount onto the card front. Add a strip of the dark floral pattern from the Carta Bella Happy Christmas 6x6 paper across the card front (this will cover the edge of the lace die cut and cut edge of the snowflake patterned paper).

Use a scrap of the same floral paper to fill in the area at the top of the tag and adhere layered sentiment rectangle onto the die cut tag.

Add the die cut wreath and floral image onto the tag.

To finish off the card, loop a piece of sage twill ribbon through the top of the tag and tie with a piece of burlap string.

Stamp Sets: Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set- Fall/Winter Bundle (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black, Water-based Markers- Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi, Mossy Meadow (all Stampin’ Up!)

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black ; Carta Bella Happy Christmas 6x6 paper

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set- Fall/Winter Bundle, Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing PowderSizzix Thinlit Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection, Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz- Crochet , Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace- Hemstitch Rectangle Dies, May Arts 5/8” Twill- 30 Yard Spool- Sage , May Arts Burlap String- 400 Yard Spool-Natural

Also, don’t forget, there's still time to save with the December sale at Stamp Simply (use code DECEMBER20 to save 20%)!  

Thanks for taking the time to stop by- I hope all of you have a blessed Christmas week and Happy New Year! 

Pastor Appreciation

 

Hi Friends!

Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month?  My hubby and I appreciate our pastors all year long, but I decided to create a special card in honor of Pastor Appreciation using stamps, dies and designer paper from Stamp Simply. 

Stamp Simply has a wonderful Pastor and Ministry Appreciation Bundle – perfect for appreciation for anyone in ministry as well as fabulous Scriptures that can be used all year long!

 

Plus, I saw the Featured Designer Betty’s #132 Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge and wanted to create a card using the elements on the board. 

Once I was finished, I realized I had used ALL of the board elements- Die Cuts, Masculine, Wood, Orange/Rust, Free, Layers, Embossing, Patterned Paper, Fall/Halloween Theme (fall theme with leaves).  Woohoo!!

I am also joining the Double D “Leaves” Mood Board Challenge and the WWC325 Heidi’s Challenge: “All Things Masculine” at Watercooler Wednesday.

If you have not had a chance to visit the Stamp Simply blog or the other challenge sites yet, I encourage you to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Ink the leaves from Harvest and Give Thanks with Versafine Onyx Black ink, stamp onto white cardstock and heat set with a heat tool.

Watercolor the leaves with water-based markers- I used a combination of orange, rust and browns.  Once you are satisfied with the coloring, die cut using the coordinated Harvest and Give Thanks dies.

Die cut additional shapes from white cardstock to adhere behind the stamped/colored images (this helps to give the die cut additional strength).

Trim a piece of the woodgrain designer paper from the Craft Consortium Aood Textures 6x6 paper pad to approx. 3 ¾” x 5”.  Mount onto a piece of black cardstock, trim close to the edge, mount onto a piece of rust cardstock, again, trimming close to the edge.

Adhere the background panel to a white card base.

Ink the verse sentiment from the Pastor & Ministry Appreciation Scripture Sentiments stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black ink, stamp onto a prepared piece of cardstock, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, die cut with the tag die (again die cut another tag from white cardstock to mount behind the sentiment tag).

Add the strip of black baker’s twine and mount the tag onto the card front using dimensional foam.

Mount the die cut/colored leaves with dimensional foam (stacking the foam for additional height in areas as needed).

Finish off the card by applying a bit of shimmer to the leaves with a clear glitter marker.

Stamp Sets: Pastor & Ministry Appreciation Scripture Sentiments, Give Thanks, Harvest (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums:  Versafine Onyx Black, Stampin’ Write Markers- Really Rust, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso; Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker

Cardstock/Paper:  White, Black, Rust; Craft Consortium Wood Textures 6x6 Paper Pad

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Dies- Harvest, Give Thanks; Sizzix Thinlit Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection, Divine Twine Baker’s Twine- Black, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit! I hope you have a fabulous week, sweet friends!

Stamp Simply Blog Hop

 Hi Friends! 

WELCOME to the GRAND OPENING of STAMP SIMPLY'S new location!

Enjoy a 20% storewide code with a FREE shipping option and this fun Blog Hop with 9 stops and fabulous prizes at each stop. 

The prize offered at my blog is the Encouragement Bundle set and the Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection.

 

We hope you can HOP along with us!  If the winner at any stop has already purchased the prize being offered, other sets of an equal value may be selected.

 

To be in the running, just COMMENT at each stop.

 

Sharon Johnson/Stamp Simply Blog

Michelle Woerner

Julie Gearinger    (you are here)

Deb Saaranen

Deb Felts

Jill Hilliard

Esther Asbury

Holly McMillen

Sheri Holt

 

Comments will be accepted through 7 am EDT Wednesday, 5/26.  Winners will be randomly selected and announced on Thursday evening, 5/27.

 

Please feel free to get acquainted with our NEW STOREFRONT and enjoy 20% OFF storewide with a FREE SHIPPING option. 

Front view with ribbon closure

I created a vintage style tri-fold card using several of the verses from the individual stamp sets and tag dies along with designer paper, lace, seam binding and other supplies. 

Back view open with inserted tags

 To create this card:

Die cut three of the largest tags from the Tag Collection Die Set from cream cardstock, die cut six additional tags from black cardstock and set aside.

Create the hinges for between the tags with cream and black cardstock (I used scrap pieces approx. 1 ¾” wide and as tall as the outside edge of the tag).  Score each hinge at ¾”, 1”, 1 ⅛” and 1 ¼” to create the gusset. 

Attach the three cream hinges to the sides of the cream tags and attach the three black hinges to the black tags.

Adhere the black tags to the cream tags, lining up the tags and hinges.

Inside view with inserted tags/journaling card

Using the large tag die as a "stencil", trace the inside of the three additional black tags with a pencil and carefully trim (just on the outside of that traced line) to create a slightly smaller tag layer.

Adhere the black tags to the cream tags (this will cover up the hinge edges).

Trace six of the large tags from several pieces of the Autumn Sunset designer paper, use the outside edge for three of the layers and the inside edge for the other three.  FYI-  You could also die cut and then trim a bit for the smaller layers (the inside layer).

Inside without the tags

Layer the designer paper tags over the tri-fold base.

Create pockets from scraps of the Autumn Sunset designer paper mounted onto black cardstock using hinges created from ½” black scraps (making sure that the hinges are a bit smaller that the lengths of the pocket edges, score the hinges at t ¼”).  FYI- I also used a circle punch on a few to create an opening to make it easier to insert the smaller tags.

Die cut six tags using the medium die from the Tag Collection (two from cream cardstock and four from black cardstock).  Also, die cut an additional six cream cardstock tags (using the same medium die)- adhere the six cream medium die cut layers to the back of each tag for journaling. 

Using scraps of the Autumn Sunset designer paper  and cream cardstock, de-static and stamp the verses from Fear Not and Words of Encouragement with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.   

Die cut with "Be still and know that I am God" verse with the Small Standard Circles Dies from Spellbinders  and hand trim the Philippians 4:13 verse to a rectangle. 

Mount the circle verse sentiment  onto another circle die cut from black cardstock and mount the rectangle verse sentiment onto black cardstock as well (trim close to the edges of the rectangle).  Add the "Be Still" verse to the inside pocket and the "I can do all things through Christ" to the center inside panel.

Adhere the layers to the smaller tags, add pewter eyelets to the holes in the tags and loop the moss and fig seam binding through the tops of the tags and tri-fold card base. Knot the natural thread to help hold the seam binding together. 

 

Back  view without inserted tags

Add lace and scraps of cardstock to cover the lace edges as desired before inserting the tags into the pockets.

Fold the card up and use black seam binding to create a ribbon tie to hold the entire card together.

I had fun creating this project and will be linking to the following challenges:

Simon Wednesday “Use Dies and/or Punches” Challenge

Word Art Wednesday #491-#492 “Anything Goes” Challenge

 

Stamp Sets:  Fear Not, Words of Encouragement (the Encouragement Bundle) from Stamp Simply

 

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink

 

Cardstock/Paper: Vanilla, Black; Autumn Sunset 8x8 Paper Pad by Prima

Accessories/Tools:  Gemini, Jr., Sizzix Framelit Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection, Spellbinders Die- Standard Circles- Small, May Arts Burlap String- Natural 400 yd spool, Seam Binding- Moss, Black, Fig Beige, Venise Lace- .75”- Lucia Ivory, , Pewter Brads, Crop-A-Dile, Circle Punch, Corner Punch

Please do not forget to comment, link to the next blog on the hop and leave a comment for them as well. There will be a random draw for the winner for each blog on the hop and the winners will be announced on Thursday evening (05/27) at the Stamp Simply blog.

Sharon Johnson/Stamp Simply Blog

Michelle Woerner

                     Julie Gearinger    (you are here)

Deb Saaranen

Deb Felts

Jill Hilliard

Esther Asbury

Holly McMillen

Sheri Holt

Good luck and thanks again for stopping by!  We hope that we have inspired you to get creative this week :-)