Mornin’, y’all! Before we get started – wanted to let you know that the Pining for Plaid Paper Pumpkin kit is sold out. I think it went in about 2 hours! Yikes!
Now, it’s a Tuesday in October, so once again I’m bringing you a project from this week’s Stamp Ink Paper challenge – where I’m a Guest Designer this month (thanks, you guys!)! I do hope that you’ll take inspiration from the challenge and use it to make a project of your own!
This week’s challenge, #122, was a product feature challenge! And that product is…Washi tape!
Now- I kind of love Washi Tape – and especially the new Year of Cheer Specialty Washi tape, so I knew that was what I’d use. I ended up adding a sentiment from the Musical Season stamp set, a few leaves from the Colorful Seasons bundle and a couple three stars from Add a Little Glitz. Take a look-see!
So – even with a starting point, I found a couple more “helps” to get going.
First, the sketch challenge from Sunday Stamps helped with the layout.
And I got some more inspiration from the photo at the Card Concept. I’d call my card Clean and Layered!
Finally – cuz…why not? I let this week’s Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge give me that last little bit of inspiration. I went right down the left side!
So – I started out with a piece of Whisper White card stock and, using the fun star image from Add a Little Glitz, I heat embossed them in Silver several times across the lower half of the card. Once the stars were cooled off, I used the new Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape and wrapped a few pieces across the panel. Finally, I matted it on a piece of Champagne Foil.
My sentiment is from the new Musical Season stamp set – I heat embossed it in Silver on a strip of Whisper White.
I made three leaves – I stamped and heat embossed two in Silver using the stamped image from Colorful Seasons and then cut them out with the matching die in the Seasonal Layers Thinlits. Using my new Stampin’ Blends in Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie, I colored the leaves.
The third leaf is cut with the detailed die in Seasonal Layers from a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper.
I adhered the leaves to the card front with Liquid Glue and popped my sentiment strip over the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals. My bow was created with – wait for it – two lengths each of Silver, Gold and Copper Metallic Threads. I added it to the card front with a scrunched up Glue Dot.
To finish the card front, I added a Pearl Basic Jewels to the middle of the bow and several more scattered about the design.
On the inside, I stamped another leaf from Colorful Seasons in Versamark Ink onto a Whisper White panel, sprinkled it with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heated it up. Then I colored it with the Stampin’ Blends I’d used on the front. A couple more rows of Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape completed the picture!
I Fast Fuse’d the panel to a Champagne Foil mat and into my Thick Whisper White card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got more Year of Cheer Specialty Washi across the front…
…and a few more Colorful Seasons Silver-embossed leaves on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! The Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape adds a gorgeous shimmer to this kind of transitional Fall card – and the Musical Season stamp set lent the perfect sentiment, I think! Of course, there’s no denying the beauty of the delicate leaves from the Colorful Seasons bundle, is there? I think it could work for Christmas or a wedding (particularly a wedding at this time of year!). Hope you like!
We’ve got a couple of specials that are drawing rapidly to a close – so be sure to scroll down and check them all out! 🙂
TTFN
Mary
HOST CODE FOR 16 OCT – 31 OCT: 4HQU3GFV
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! But, if your order is over $150, please don’t use this code (you’ll miss out on your own Stampin’ Rewards if you use it) but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog or the 2017 Holiday Catalog! And – you can even select one of the Host-exclusive sets! See my Rewards page for more details.
Designer Series Paper Sale…
All Month Long!
Let’s admit it: we all just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper! By popular demand, we are bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper. We’ll be able to buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during October! This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual and holiday catalogs. And we’re even including select Specialty and Designer Series Paper Stacks on sale!
So take advantage of this excellent opportunity and gather up lots of pretty paper! Take a look-see at what’ll be up for grabs!! Click the picture to open a handy – and colorful! – flyer!
MERRY PATTERNS HOST PROMOTION STILL AVAILABLE
Host a workshop or place an individual order totaling $300 or more (before shipping and tax) by the end of October, and you’ll earn this cool new stamp set for free! Click the picture to open up a printable flyer!
Get all the details on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page right….here!
Coming Soon…Stampin’ Blends!
Our new alcohol markers – Stampin’ Blends – will be available to customers on 1 November! Hope you’re excited!! Heck – I’m excited for you! 🙂
Stampin’ Blends Features
- Add just the right amount of color where you need it with the brush tip or fine-point.
- Each color (except Ivory and Bronze) has a light and dark shade marker, available individually or in a combo pack.
- Stampin’ Up! has done in-house testing for evaporation and life testing and they are really happy with the results.
- Press fit seal prevents air from entering the barrel and causing evaporation.
- The nestable lids are easy to keep track of and have a tight fit for long-lasting color.
PRODUCTS USED IN TODAY’S PROJECT:
Stampin’ Blends will be here on 1 Nov!!
CARD CUTS USED IN TODAY’S PROJECT:
Thick Whisper White Card Stock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card front, scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Champagne Foil: 4″ x 5 1/8″ (mats for card front and for inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front and inner liner); 3/4″ x 3 1/4″ (sentiment); Seasonal Layers die cut leaves
Gold Glimmer Paper: Seasonal Layers die cut leaves
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
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Finn-Fan Fix (you’ll have to settle for re-runs until I get back home to take fresh photos!!)
Man – I miss my boy! 🙁
TTFN
M
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What a beautiful card Mary! The metallic touches are just perfect with your fall leaves. Great colors and design! 🙂
Thank you so much, Amy! 🙂
We all miss seeing pics of your boy, so I can only imagine the longing in your heart for the real deal. Your card is a work of heart too. I never noticed A Little Glitz in the catalog so you brought it to life for me. I love that star and it gives me an idea 🙂 My washi tape is way underused! Have a great day.
Yes, indeed! Counting the days to that next puppy hug!! 🙂 Thanks so much, Karen – get that Washi Tape out!! 😉
This is beautiful, Mary. Where do I start, it has so many fun elements?! Love the embossed stars and the colored leaves add the perfect touch! Great use of the Washi Tape, too. Perfect for ALL of the challenges! 🙂
Thanks so much, Jari!! 🙂
Wow, this card is amazing, each detail is perfect.
Thanks so much, Kay!! 😊
Beautiful!
Thanks, Mom! 🙂
I love your interpretation of the tic tac toe challenge. Thanks for playing along!!
Thank you so much, Jeanie! Appreciate you stopping by to leave a comment! 🙂
Oh. My. Goodness! You have done it again Mary! So beautiful. Of course, you KNOW I would like it if it has leaves on it. Seriously though, it is stunning. I can’t think of enough adjectives for it.
Thanks so much, Julie – the leaves turned out really well with the Blends!! 🙂
Mary. I love the Year of Cheer suite and you have really done it justice! You have such a gift for design. I’m going to use multiple washi tape layers soon! – Ellie
Thanks so much, Ellie – that’s very kind! 🙂 Have fun with the washi tape!!
Love your card, Mary! That washi tape is gorgeous. I know how much you must miss your Finn. We certainly love our fur babes! I’m sure he’ll have lots of slobbery kisses for you when you return home.
We sure do – and you’re right. I miss him something awful! Thanks so much, Pat! 🙂
hello mary! this is stunning, I adore the mix of depth and details! I am so glad you played along with us at
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Thanks much, Nicole and thanks for stopping to leave such a nice comment! 🙂
You captured on paper what fall is in my mind – all of the metallics just emanate such a warm and glowing feeling! Beautiful work! Thanks for playing along with Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week!
Thanks so much, Nicole – and thanks for the fun challenges! 🙂
Gorgeous card! I’m like Julie–I can’t find enough awesome adjectives for it. Love every part of it and am impressed with your combination of challenges.
Thanks very much, Susan! Appreciate you! 🙂