Annual Tags Event 1

I'm sending out a few posts with tags.  There were a total of 10 tags for this event.  With all of the DSP and gorgeous stamp sets out in this Holiday catalog, I could have kept going for many more designs.  Because of time constraints and other responsibilities, I kept it to 10 designs.

 Designer Series Paper, die cuts, stamps, punches, and alcohol markers were the tools for this tag.

 The North Pole pole was stamped, colored with alcohol markers, and highlighted with Wink of Stella for some sparkly snow.  I popped the bottom piece with a dimensional.
One comment I'd like to make about using the Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers... ALWAYS buy and use the combo packs.  To get the beautiful shading of alcohol markers, you must use at least 2 colors.  On an upcoming tag, I use 4 different reds, and the effect is amazing!

 Look how perfectly the Santa turned out!  He is cut with the die from the Designer Paper!  Stampin' Up! is coordinating the DSP and the die cuts for more options.  LOVE it!  He is perfect.  The background paper is flocked so the white stripes have a fuzzy feel to them.

 This tag features an old (returning) stamp, and a hostess stamp set.  I just love Christmas stockings!
I used Shaded Spruce, and Real Red to stamp the stockings.  The greeting is punched out and added with a dimensional.  A simple, but very pretty tag.

Click on any of the products below to purchase materials to make this project.

If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!

Product List

Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Bundle [149967] $47.50	Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set [147690] $21.00	Santa's Signpost Framelits Dies [147911] $32.00	Santa's Workshop 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147809] $14.00
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00	Hung With Care Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147882] $13.00	Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144967] $21.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147935] $9.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

Christmas in July - July 18, 2018

You don't usually see all white cards from me.  This one is special.  I spent most of the other day watching HSN's craft day, and got the idea for this card.  

 I'm showing 3 pictures because each one highlights a different part of the card.  The picture above shows that this is an easel card.  It fits perfectly in a regular A2 envelope but when opened and placed behind the 'stopper', stands up!  It also takes a bit more cardstock than a regular card, but it's so stunning - I will make more of these in different designs.

 In this picture, you can see the silver embossed Season's Greetings, and the silver foil I used to make an accent piece.

Here you can see the entire card - especially the top.  When the card sits up, you can see the snowflake topper.

You'll see this card again.  I made it for a very special purpose. 


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If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!

Print Recipe

Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144820] $22.00	Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies [144678] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50
Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213] $7.00	2-Way Glue Pen [100425] $4.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00

Christmas in July - July 17, 2018

Right before I made this set of 6 cards, I was feeling like I was getting into a rut.  I felt I'd already used all my current and some favorite retired stamp sets.  All my paper was retired, and though I love it, it's retired.

Finally my paper order arrived!  (It took a long time to ship!)  I found this piece of plaid in the new Under the Mistletoe DSP, and had my idea.

 Another demonstrator showed the two label punches together, and I knew this card was a great way to show them.  A touch of some enamel dots, and a bit of ribbon and an embossed piece of cardstock, and I was off to the races again.

 Usually when you cut 12 x 12 paper for cards, there are pieces left over.  They're 4 x 1 1/2 inches.  Instead of saving them (and not use them) or putting them back in the package with them getting in the way, I've started using them on the inside of the card.  I cut them to 4 by 3/4 inch, and place them along an edge.  No wasted paper, and it lends some continuity from the outside to the inside of the card.

NOTE:  The enamel dots are long retired.  They were a door prize and the Merry Christmas just needed a little something.


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If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!

Print Recipe

Product List

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Home For Christmas Enamel Dots [140536] $4.00	Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335] $9.00	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon [146925] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00
Pretty Label Punch [143715] $18.00