Hello ~ and welcome to my blog, Creative Card Closet.  My name is Lisa Brown and I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I love sharing projects and ideas with you, so let's get started. 

Today I want to point out what I consider one of the most underrated Stampin' Up! items you need... the Piercing Mat.  Do you want to know why?  Well, let me just show you. 

I don't think I have to ask "do you see it"?  But just incase, do you see the leaf petal with the white splotch on it?  Well, that is where I did not get a good ink impression while stamping.  And had I put my card stock on top of my Piercing Mat, that most likely would not have happened.  For a $5.00 investment, for an item that you can use for years, I think it is well worth the cost.  For me its worth to reduce my frustration, LOL!

For this card, I used the Changing Leaves Bundle (which is awesome as it comes with stamps, dies and a hybrid 3D embossing folder), Thoughtful Journey 6x6" DSP, and the 2024-2026 Shimmer Paper.  All items are linked below.  

Notice all the "dots" on my card?  These are not gemstone embellishments, they are dots of Metallic Enamel Effects in gold.  The metallic pack is a pack of three colors, gold, copper and silver.   We have a Pearlized pack too, and that pack of three are real red, white and black.  You should really check these out. 

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Stamping and again, link to products used are below:

Product List

Changing Leaves Bundle (English)

[164139]

$54.00

2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[163771]

$11.00

Metallic Enamel Effects Basics

[161610]

$15.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

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

[133676]

$11.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$13.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[133651]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

I'm exciting to share new mini catalogs with you!  You can click on the below images to view. 

I am extra excited that Stampin' Up! now has a scrapbooking section with some really awesome products.  This is an exciting change for us all. 

Don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like a catalog, let me know!  Email me at [email protected]

Welcome to this months team blog hop with a sneak peek to the upcoming mini catalog.  The September - December 2024 Mini Catalog goes live on September 4, 2024 and valid until January 6, 2025.  

Peaceful Evergreens Bundle is apart of the Season of Elegance Product Suite.  I love the dies and 3D embossing folder but before I get into all of that, let's take a look at my project. 

My card base is the upcoming "Gold Dipped Cards & Envelopes".  It is a pack of 9 card bases and 9 matching envelopes; 3 in Cherry Cobbler, 3 in Garden Green and 3 in Night of Navy.  These make 4-1/4" x 6-1/4" cards which is nice size.  Product # 164108

For my project, I cut a 3" x 6-1/4" piece of Basic White card stock and embossed using the upcoming "Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder".   Its adhere to the card front. 

I used the Peaceful Evergreens Dies to cut the trees in Mossy Meadow and Garden Green. Added a little bow with the Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon and then some of the Gold Textured Adhesive-backed Dots.

Included in the "Season of Elegance" product suite, are 2 stamp sets and 2 die sets.  My die cut words are from the Peaceful Season Bundle part of the suite.  Here are both bundles in the suite:

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There is one last product which I actually did not use but I think it is the best part of the suite... it is called "Season of Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper.  It is so gorgeous.

I am excited for you to see this product suite in person and to see what everyone else has to share in our Team Blog Hop.  Karen Burke is up next. 

Don't forget you can buzzzz on back to see Linda Bauwin's creation too. 

Hello ~ and welcome to my blog, Creative Card Closet.  My name is Lisa Brown and I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I love sharing projects and ideas with you, so let's get started. 

Today I am sharing a card made with a stamp and die bundle called "Sophisticated Sled".   This bundle is an Online Exclusive meaning it will not show in any catalog publication. 

I like it as it offers some variety, especially how you can create the sled.  For this card, I simply stamped the sled and used the framelit die to cut out.  I will be sharing another project showing how to creating the sled with die cuts so stay tuned for that.  

So same, you can simply stamp the ice skates, color and die cut with framelit die but in my project, I die cut the boots, laces and blades and glued them together!  So cool.  Let's take a look. 

My colors are Gray Granite and Petal Pink.  I chose those because they coordinate with Designer Series Paper called Country Woods.   This is a great 12 x 12 paper pack you should check especially, until August 31, 2024... It's On Sale!  All our DSP in the Annual Catalog is 15%.  

There are two layers of greenery done in Old Olive and Granny Apple Green.  

I added a Linen Thread Bow that has 4 loops for some bulk.

My favorite more subtle detail.... The clear embellishments!  These are a must see in-person or go to my shop:  Pecan Pie & Clear Adhesive-Backed Dots.  Here's a close up:

These are my Favorite Product Pick of the week.

I hoped liked my project today.  Below is a full list of the products I used to make this card. 

Product List

Sophisticated Sled Bundle (English)

[164134]

$53.00

Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots

[164204]

$8.50

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$11.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$9.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$66.00

Hello ~ and welcome to my blog, Creative Card Closet.  My name is Lisa Brown and I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I love sharing projects and ideas with you, so let's get started. 

Today's share is actually a SALE that is going on now until August 30, 2024.  Our DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE... We also call this paper DSP for short, just in case you on wandering when I abbreviate below. 

All DSP from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, plus three carry over packs are now 15% off!

So take a look and check out all the DSP on sale.  And Don't Forget... Bonus Coupons earned last month are redeemable in this month, August 2024!