We have another color challenge this week. While the colors are very fall oriented I did not want to create something with leaves (my go-to for Fall).
I purchased the Wondrous Wreath set last year and struggled with lining the leaves of the wreath up. I thought I would give it another try and I am so glad I did.
The key to the Wondrous Wreath and the coordinating framelits is aligning all the tabs for both cutting and stamping.
Cut out the center of the wreath first and then line up the first stamp (the one with the most leaves). I align the tabs at the top. Okay this part if had successfully accomplished in the past but the next part I did not get until I created this card.
When you go to use the second stamp (the one with less leaves) the leaves you are stamping will exactly overlay leaves already stamped. This was the part I was doing wrong, I kept thinking these leaves filled in between the leaves already stamped and they don't. AHA!
Then you stamp the berries. Again, lining up the tabs is what made all this work.
Cutting out the wreath is a piece of cake then.
Here are the PPA colors for this week that inspired my card...
I even added a bough of garland to the inside of my card. Now that I have this figured out I wanted to keep creating.
I am glad that I gave this stamp set another try. I really love this stamp set and the fact that Stampin' Up! has added additional stamp sets to coordinate with the framelits.
What stamp set has given you difficult in the past? Did this help you? I would love to hear from you.
Michelle
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Some things I love about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator:
Life is busy. Recently I have noted several times how glad I am to be able to create a custom gift or card for a specific occasion. No need to find a Hallmark store any more!
My project today is a perfect example where I was able to create something special for a colleague who just purchased a house.
The card was inspired by the very talented Alison Okamitsu. She is a SU Artisan Team member and very talented.
The stamp set and coordinating framelits are retired. They were part of the Holiday Home collection from last year's Holiday catty. I was very disappointed to see this set retired. I am not parting with this bundle as it is perfect for housewarming cards and more.
You may not be able to tell from the photo that the "colored" house is popped up on dimensionals for added emphasis.
Also this Prosecco is delicious if you enjoy Prosecco. I get it at Total Wine. It is a go to for celebrations.
I was out of town over the weekend and am very grateful that I took today off to get settled. I hope you have a GREAT day.
Michelle
The art of sending a Thank You note seems to be waning. I think it is a powerful message to the recipient that you were touched by their thoughtfulness, hospitality, or time. Thank you's offer One Big Meaning. I love to send thank you notes!
My card today was inspired by the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.
My card base is 5" x 5" in Very Vanilla. The background is a piece of Kraft Paper cut 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" and then run through my Bog Shot with the Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I lightly sponged Chocolate Chip ink over the bricks to give it a realistic look.
I cut three banners from the Regals, Subtles, and Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stacks for each of the challenge colors. I used the #3 (from the center) banner from the Banner Framelits.
The sentiment is from the One Big Meaning stamp set. I masked the bottom portion of the stamp with retired washi tape to isolate the sentiment, then stamped it in Chocolate Chip. I punched small holes to loop the Gold Cording Trim through and tied it in the back of the card. The sentiment is topped up on dimensionals. To hide the holes, two Calypso Coral Candy Dots finish off the card.
Here is a little sneak peek of the inside of the card. To add weight to the back side of the card I added another piece of Very Vanilla card stock (4 3/4" x 4 3/4"). Then I punched out three quick banners using the Banner Punch. Simple and it carries the colors through.
I do hope you will check out what the other Pals Paper Arts designers created with these colors.
Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle
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When I first saw the holiday catalog I wondered why in the world Stampin' Up! had an antler stamp in the Wonderland stamp set? Since then I see antlers everywhere. Pier One has an entire collection for the holidays. So I figured I better get with the game.
My boss' birthday is December 1st and he is an avid hunter. I thought this card would be perfect.
Here are the details
This is not my typical card but I think a hunter will like it. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle
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