Hello... and welcome to our monthly Blog Hop!  I have been so excited for this month as we are doing a 3-D project (anything other than a regular card).  Not only do I love making cards, but I enjoy general crafting too; and actually, that is how I stumbled into Stampin' Up!  Someone I craft with, invited me to a Stampin' Up! party.  

So I am very excited to share my Christmas Gift 3-D project with you.  And it does not hurt that I used my favorite product suite, Whimsy & Wonder!  I'm sad that it will be retiring soon. 

Be sure to check out the RETIRING LIST just released today!  Also, items have been added to the CLEARANCE RACK!

Any ways, without further delay, here is my project!  It's a 12 x 12 Shadow Box Frame. 

-  The background is a 12 x 12" piece of Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper (unfortunately, now sold out... sorry.  I know, I'm sad too).

-  There are 6 pieces of 3-1/4 x 3-1/4" pieces of Polished Pink Card stock and one (1) piece at 3-1/4 x 10-1/4.

-  There are 6 pieces of Whimsy & Wonder DSP 3-1/8 x 3-1/8" and one (1) at 3-1/8 x 10-1/8.  I used all different patterns.

• top row:     
  • 1st square:  tree & words stamps done in Mint Macaron on Basic White CS.  Silver Tree accent die cut from Silver Foil
  • 2nd square:  tree die cut Mint Macaron CS, Silver Foil for tree deco die and bulbs stamped in Memento Black ink on Basic white, die cut and colored with Blends.  Rhinestone for accent.
  • 3rd square:  Tree dies... I cut 3 of each size from DSP and Silver Foil.
• middle:
  • Blushing Bride ribbon (sold out).  Two 4" pieces.  Skinny tree stamped in Mint Macaron on Basic White CS and die cut, then adorned with rhinestones
  • MERRY CHRISTMAS die cut with Playful Alphabet Dies using Polished Pink CS
• bottom row:
  • 1st square:  Blushing Bride CS behind tree die cut with Scalloped Contour Dies.  Tree stamped in Mint Macaron on Basic White CS.  Tree detail die cut on Silver Foil
  • 2nd square:  adhered a Wonder Snowflake (so pretty with them being iridescent)
  • 3rd square:  used Stitched Rectangle dies to cut Blushing Bride and Basic White CS.  Stamped words in Mint Macaron

I adhered most of the decorative trees, labels, words with Dimensionals and also added Basic Rhinestones where I felt they would fit.  I hope you like this project as much as I do!  

Next let's buzzzz on over to see what Dana Davis has in store for everyone.  Don't forget you can buzzzz on back to see Linda Bauwin's design!

Product List

Whimsy & Wonder Suite Collection (English)

[156276]

$80.25

Whimsical Trees Bundle (English)

[156810]

$51.25

Wonderful Snowflakes

[156340]

$6.00

Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[156329]

$15.00

Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

[156457]

$10.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Blushing Bride 3/8'' (1 Cm) Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon

[156341]

$8.00

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155710]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Our 2nd Sale-a-Bration (SAB) is under way and there are so many great things, especially with the July-August Mini (holiday) catalog releasing as well. 

Here is a One Sheet Wonder I made with the SAB stamp set called "Delicate Dahlias".  It is a 2-Step stamp set meaning, the is an outline and filler stamp.  Of course, I had to make them in my favorite color purple or in this case, Gorgeous Grape and Fresh Fressia.  

So I randomly stamped a full sheet of 8-1/2 x 11 Basic White Card Stock.  Below in my supply list you can see the colors I used or you can watch my video.  (Well, I will tell you I used several colors... Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, and Soft Succulent).  

Let's take a look at how the sheet looked before I cut is up. 

Cutting your stamped background:

• cut at 4-1/4" on the 8-1/2" side ending with two long strips that are 4-1/2 x 11"
• turn and cut those two long strips at 5-1/2" (that will be the 11" side)
• you will now have 4 pieces of quarter sheet card stock (or 4 pieces at 4-1/4 x 5-1/2")

Next:

• trim 2 pieces above to 4 x 5-1/4" (see below cards 5 & 6)
• cut 1 of the quarter sheets in half on the 5-1/2" side (end up with 2 pieces at 2-3/4 x 4-1/4).  See cards 3 & 4
• cut last quarter sheet in half at 2-1/8 on the short side (end up with 2 pieces 2-1/8 x 5-1/4).  See cards 1 & 2
• Using Contour Dies, die cut six labels in Gorgeous Grape an six small ones in Basic Basic
• All card bases are Gorgeous Grape so you will need 3 sheets of card stock cut in half at 5-1/5 on the 11" side

Cards 1 & 2:

Background of Fresh Freesia card stock cut 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 and embossed with the New Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder.  I added some Brushed Metallic Dots to both cards and some Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon and White 3/8 Glittered Organdy Ribbon.  Labels are popped with Dimensionals. 

Cards 3 & 4:

I put a mat of Fresh Freesia behind stamped dahlias that is 3 x 4-1/2 for each card.  You will need two pieces of the Gold 6x6 Metallic Specialty Paper cut to 4 x 5-1/4".  Add Gorgeous Grape sheer ribbon around Fresh Freesia, tie a knot then add to card with Dimensionals.  Add labels with adhesive on top and Dimensionals on the bottom.  Because it hands off the dahlia piece, you want the label to be flush.  

Cards 5 & 6:

These are easy peasy!  Adhere your 4 x 5-1/4 stamped pieces to card base.  Add some ribbon if you would like (I used a piece of the new Gold Shimmer Ribbon left over from another project).  Add labels with adhesive or Dimensionals.  Two quick and easy cards. 

Product List

Delicate Dahlias Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[156601]

$0.00

Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set

[155082]

$21.00

Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder

[156392]

$10.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Gold & Rose Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Metallic Specialty Paper

[156844]

$5.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[155712]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$7.50

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$7.50

3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon

[154572]

$7.00

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[156408]

$8.50

Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon

[156470]

$8.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

I am so excited for today... it is the launch of our August-September 2021 SALE-A-BRATION and 2021 July-December Mini Catalogs. 

Lots of great things, lots of colorful papers, lots of bundles and coordination but mostly, LOTS TO SAVE & GET FREE!

If you did not receive catalogs in the mail from me, just place a qualifying $50.00 product order with me.  Then send me an email at lbrown140@gmail.com requesting a catalog and I will those out in the mail.  

Or Download a copy today by clicking on below images....

***Also, use HOSTESS CODE:  XNAFK3ZP from August 3 through August 31, 2021 and receive a FREE PDF Exclusive Tutorial with lots of card ideas using Sale-A-Bration product.

I have one more Announcement for you!  If you would like to Join Stampin' Up!, you can receive a FREE BUNDLE from the Holiday mini catalog.  FREE... just for having some fun, earning a discount, and meeting new people.   

Who doesn't love a sale!  And this is a month long... from now until August 2, 2021, select Designer Series Paper is 15% Off!

Click on above image to see everything on Sale! 

I know my favorite "You're a Peach" is on sale... here is a card I did on my Facebook Live.  I got Live every Wednesday at 8:30 EST and spend about 45 minutes with all of you.  My inspiration on this card came from the project sample in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. 

Be sure to watch the Live Replay so see a cute gift card holder I made and Like and Follow me!  

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Welcome to our monthly TEAM Blog Hop.  On the 1st of every month, me and some of my team mates pick a theme and share some projects with you!  I am so excited to share this month's hop as we are featuring New Product coming in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  The catalog goes live on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 so just a few days away!

For this project, I cannot link product yet but I have made a list below with all the new items I used!

New Products used:

• In Color Ink Pad:  Fresh Freesia
• In Color 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon in Fresh Freesia
• 2021-2023 In Color Jewels 
• In Color Card Stock in Fresh Freesia
• Pansy Patch Bundle
• Pansy Petals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
• Scalloped Contours Dies

Cut Dimensions:

• Basic Black CS cut 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored & folded at 4-1/4
• Fresh Freesia CS cut to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
• Designer Series Paper:
  • (gingham print) cut 3-1/4 x 4-1/2
  • (flowers) die cut two flowers
  • (leaves) die cut three leaves
• Basic White CS:   2 x 3-1/2

Instructions:

1. die cut Fresh Freesia CS with largest Scalloped Contours die and adhere to card front
2. die cut Gingham DSP with 2nd largest Scalloped Contours die and adhere with Dimensionals
3. pat VersaMark ink all over a Square Vellum Doily and heat emboss with Silver Embossing Powder
4. adhere doily to card
5. die cut Basic White with 2nd smallest Scalloped Contours die
6. stamp words in Fresh Freesia ink & adhere to card with Dimensionals
7. arrange and adhere pansy flowers and leaves
8. decorate with In Color Jewels (both flower centers and upper right corner of word label
9. tie a double bow with ribbon and adhere with glue dots

I cannot wait to be able to share more of the entire Pansy Petals Suite and the Color & Contour Bundle!  Keep watch for more as I will be highlighting several different ways to color and create the pansy flowers!

Now.... make sure to buzzzzzzz Next to Karen Burke's Blog or go Back and see Linda Bauwin!

BY THE WAY.... IT ALL STARTS ON MAY 4, 2021 

• Brand New Catalog!
• Join My Team and get an extra $30.00 in your kit (that's $155.00 of product for $99.00).  May 4th - 31st
• Let's Have a Party!  From May 4th though June 14th, earn an extra $25.00 in Hostess Rewards with qualifying party!