Blessings of Home in Gold

 The stamp set, Blessings of Home, is a new stamp set we could pre-order for our OnStage at Home stamping projects.  The stamps are gorgeous.  We made 3 cards, which I need to share, but my Mom wanted to play with it, too.  She had a totally different take on the stamps than what we did.  I love the elegance of embossing on vellum with a touch of gold foil. So, here is a sample, again, from my Mom!

 Measurements:  

• Basic Black: 1/2 sheet
• Gold Foil: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", (2 5/8" x 3 3/4")
• Heart & Home DSP (N): 3 1/2" x 4 5/8" (wood grain)
• Vellum: 2 pcs @ 2 3/4" x 4"
• Basic White: 2 5/8" x 3 3/4"

To Make this Card:

• Cut Gold "label" from center of Gold Layer, using the Stitched So Sweetly dies..  Set aside. Now, attach the gold foil layer to folded Basic Black card.
• Attach DSP layer over opening in gold layer.
• Stamp sentiment in black onto Basic White piece.  Cut out with same label die.  
• Split gold label in half, lengthwise to create a layer, and add to front of card.
• Now, emboss 2 smaller "flowers" in gold embossing powder onto vellum.  Cut out with corresponding die. One is a full flower, one flower is trimmed smaller - remvoing stem.
• Color images with blends, as shown.  You can color from the back side, making a more "stained glass" look, or from the front.
• Attach these to the card with Dimensionals, and you're done!

Product List

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$9.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154905]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Welcome Card

I designed this card, using mostly retired items, to welcome new members into our church family.  I wanted to use a "church" of some kind and a "welcome".  I really like how it turned out!

Measurements:  

• Misty Moonlight: 1/2 sheet
• Trimming the Town DSP: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Basic White: 1/4 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4", 3" x 4 1/2", scrap
• Gold Foil: scraps

To Make This Card:

• Cut large, Scalloped Frame from quarter of White cardstock. Attach to folded Misty Midnight cardstock. Add DSP.
• Cut border with "church" from 4 1/2" strip. Add gold foil behind "windows", then attach to card as shown.
• Cut "welcome" from Basic White.  Curve slightly and attach to card as shown.

Product List

Hometown Greetings Edgelits Dies

[144671]

$32.00

Well Written Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper

[153491]

$11.50

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Little Pop Up Gift Bag Gift Card Holder from 6x6 DSP + Video

Here's my Fri-Yay Fun Day video for this week! It's a darling Gift Card Holder with a Pop Up Gift Bag inside. BUT, I added a twist, as the one in my video is made with 6x6 DSP - a "Becky Original"!!

Simple Perfectly Plaid

I created this classy, simple card for my card group at church.  It does use some retired DSP, but you can use anything that you have for that piece. I also used the older Perfectly Plaid Bundle, which is still available!. I just love this set & punch!!  I encourage you to give this layout a try!

Measurements:  

• Cherry Cobbler: 1/2 sheet
• Wrapped in Plaid DSP (ret): 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Basic White: 2 3/4" x 4",  4" x 5 1/4" (inside), scrap
• Basic Black: 3" x 4 1/4"

To Make This Card:

• Fold Cherry Cobbler card in half. Run front through Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder. (the image will be reversed).
• Attach DSP to bottom of card.
• Stamp sentiment in black ink onto bottom of White layer.
• Stamp and punch "plaid" tree in Shaded Spruce.  Punch out with Tree Punch.
• Lay this piece on White layer, above sentiment, centering on piece.  Lightly mark placement, for other 2 trees. Remove punched tree.
• Stamp one tree on either side of markings.  Some of the trees will be off the layer. Attach the White layer to the Black layer.
• Next, add punched "tree" to card layer with Dimensionals.  Place Dimensionals onto layer and attach to card.
• FInish with knot of ribbon, and/or scattered rhinestones.

Product List

Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)

[151143]

$31.50

Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[149596]

$14.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder

[153576]

$10.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Shaded Spruce/Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Striped Ribbon

[149597]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Gift Card Holder with Surprise Pop Up Gift Bag+Video

I started this darling Gift Card Holder in Indiana last week, but was missing the stamps that I needed to finish it.  So, here it is! I just LOVE it! I think it's fun that it just looks like a card, but...SURPRISE, there's a little gift bag inside, with a little something in it!  I have only seen a few samples. Most use a belly band to close it, but, well, you know how I feel about belly bands.  So mine is closed with a Velcro dot! I have used the Heartwarming Hugs DSP and the Perfectly Plaid stamps and tree punch (yes, it is still available, and one of my favorites, in the Annual Catalog). I hope to do a video on how to make this!

Measurements:    

• Mossy Meadow: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
• Heartwarming Hugs DSP:  4" x 9 1/2" (BAG); 3 ½” x 4" (stripe), 2 ¼” x 4" (dots) - outside; 2 3/4" x 4" (dots), 2 1/4" x 4" (diag stripe)  - inside
• Basic White: 4" x 4" (inside), scraps - trees, outside sentiment

To Make This Card:

• Score Mossy Meadow base along 11" side at 3 1/2" - 8 1/2". Crease well.
• Score "BAG" DSP as follows: along 4” side, score at 1” and 3 ½”; along 9 ½” side, score at ½”, 1”, 4 ½”, 5”, 5 ½”, and 9”. 
• The two sections of the gift bag scored a ½” apart will fold in like a real gift bag. Cut out notches as noted below:
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• While the "bag" is still flat, use an old, small hole punch to make the holes for your "handle", .Punch holes approx  1” below the score line (see pix) – to make it easier, you can fold bag over to get both sides at once. 
• Thread a 5” piece of ribbon through each side, secure with tape (scotch), then use Tear & Tape to adhere the 1” flap down and over that so it cannot be seen. 
• Next, place Tear & Tape on the ½” panel (on the right here). Make the bag by attaching this  over the left most ½” panel.  Now, you have your little gusseted bag!
• To attach your gift bag into your card – place Tear & Tape on the bottom ½” tabs of your gift bag. Place into card (in the crease of the 3 ½” score mark) and carefully close card. When you open, the gift bag should pop right up.  Too fun!
• Now to decorate!!  I added the White square to the inside, first. Then add the corresponding DSP pieces to the outside & inside.  
• Choose a "theme" that goes with your DSP, and/or stamps that you have!

Product List

Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)

[151143]

$31.50

Merriest Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[156353]

$21.00

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

[153492]

$11.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[153535]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

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