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Delicate Baubles

IM207 – Delicate Baubles

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have some pretty pastel Christmas ornaments.  These would look gorgeous in my Florida home!

 

DELICATE BAUBLES

I’ve used the Delicate Baubles arabesque shape a LOT for all my character cards, but I also fell in love with this snowflake design!  Thought it was a perfect time to use it!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Mint Macaron cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock is added on top.
    • Two 3/4 x 4 pieces of Whimsy & Wonder DSP were adhered at the top and bottom.
    • The greeting from Classic Cloche was stamped with Memento Black Ink towards the bottom.
    • The Delicate Bauble ornament solid shape was cut from Mint Macaron cardstock and the snowflake detail shape from Gold Metallic Paper.  They were adhered together and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Some Gold Shimmer Ribbon was tied in a bow, then added to the top of the ornament with a Mini Glue Dot.  A 2″ length was also adhered behind the top and to the back of the Basic White.
    • A Clear Basic Rhinestone was added to the center of the snowflake ornament.

Isn’t that PRETTY?  You could make these in ANY color for a pretty simple Christmas card easy to make multiples!   OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

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Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

IM206 – Delicate Baubles

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a gorgeous Christmas Tree with bright colors for our inspiration piece!  I have one similar with multicolored lights on a white tree in my lower rec room!

 

DELICATE BAUBLES

I’ve been wanting to do this inlaid pattern on the Delicate Baubles dies for a while!  Here was a perfect opportunity since I love the tree shape on this Delicate Bauble Die!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Soft Sea Foam cardstock.
    • A 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of silver stripe Whimsy & Wonder Designer Paper was added towards the left side.
    • The solid arabesque shape was cut from Magenta Madness cardstock.  The outline arabesque shape was cut from Basic White and Granny Apple Green.  The white was glued to the Magenta Madness background.
    • I saved the tree pieces from the Granny Apple Green ornament and inlaid them in the tree from the Basic White ornament.  (I’ll use the actual ornament on another project!).
    • The ornament was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Tis the Season greeting from Christmas to Remember stamp set was stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink on Basic White cardstock, then hand-cut and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Some White Glittered Organdy Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the top of the ornament with Mini Glue Dots.
    • Some Subtle Shimmer Sequins were added to the snowflake centers and the background.

I really do love these bright colors on this card!!!  So striking in real life!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

Delicate Baubles Dies – Santa and Mrs Claus

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Here’s the cutest couple around!  Santa and Mrs. Claus!  I’ve had these done for a couple weeks and have been anxious to share them!  Aren’t they SWEET?  This makes 15 & 16 different looks using the arabesque shape in the Delicate Baubles Dies!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX, NUTCRACKER, and SCARECROW by clicking on their name.

Stampin’ Details for cards:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Real Red cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was added on top.
  • A 2-3/4 x 5 piece of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper was added to the background with a 1/2 x 5-1/4 coordinating stripe added towards the bottom of the DSP.
  • Santa has the Ho Ho Ho greeting from Perfectly Plaid Stamp set, stamped in Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Frightful Tags label.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Mrs. Claus has the Be Merry greeting from Banner Year Stamp Set, stamped in Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut the Frightful Tags label.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two Red Rhinestones were added to the upper part of the DSP.

SANTA CLAUS

  • The solid arabesque Delicate Bauble Die is cut from Petal Pink, Basic White and Real Red cardstocks.
  • The top of the Real Red bauble was cut for his hat.
  • The bottom of the Basic White bauble was cut for his beard and a slice for his hat trim.
  • The mustache is two ghosts from the Halloween Punch punched from Basic White cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • His nose is a 1″ Circle from Petal Pink cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • His eyes are 3/8″ Circles from Basic Black with White Chalk Pen highlights.
  • His cheeks are 1/2″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • His hat pom pom is a 1/2″ circle from Basic White cardstock.
  • Some White Chalk Pen was also added to his nose.
  • Santa was popped up on the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

MRS. CLAUS

  • The solid arabesque Delicate Bauble Die is cut from Petal Pink, Basic White and Real Red cardstocks.  (NOTE:  if making both, you can use the opposite sides of the Real Red and Basic White baubles you cut for Santa).
  • The bottom of the Real Red bauble was cut for her blouse.  A small slice was cut for the bun holder in her hair.
  • The top of the Basic White bauble was cut for her hair and embossed with the Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder.  A slice was cut for the collar on her blouse.
  • Her nose is a 3/8″ Circle from Petal Pink cardstock and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Her eyes are 3/8″ Circles from Basic Black with White Chalk Pen highlights.
  • Her cheeks are 1/2″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • Her mouth is a slice of Real Red cut with the 1/2″ circle from Real Red cardstock.
  • Some White Chalk Pen was also added to her nose.
  • The holly and berries from Banner Year were stamped with Garden Green and Real Red Inks on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to her hair bun.
  • Two small Basic Pearls were added to her blouse for “buttons”
  • Mrs. Claus was popped up on the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I think Mrs. Claus is one of my FAVORITES!  I’m having a blast with these characters!  Still more to come…

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Scarecrow

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Ok, had to take a little break from making these Delicate Baubles characters, but I’m back with several new ideas!  My girlfriend, Annette, got me thinking in a new direction!  Here’s my SCARECROW!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX and NUTCRACKER by clicking on their name.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Misty Moonlight cardstock was added on top.
  • A 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of Harvest Meadow Designer Paper was added to the right side.
  • Then a 1 x 4 piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock was stamped with the leaf from Banner Year randomly with Cinnamon Cider Ink.
  • The solid arabesque shape from Delicate Baubles Dies was cut from Crumb Cake, Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight and Cinnamon Cider cardstocks.
  • The Crumb Cake bauble was embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
  • The Bumblebee bauble was cut for the straw hair and neckline.
  • The hat was cut into two pieces from Cinnamon Cider cardstock, using Stampin’ Dimensional strips for the brim of the hat and sponging Cinnamon Cider Ink around the edges for definition.
  • The eyes are the small buttons from the All Dressed Up Dies from Basic Black cardstock.
  • The nose is the tip of the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch from Pumpkin Pie cardstock.
  • The checks are 3/8″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo.
  • The eyebrows, nose stitches and mouth stitches were hand drawn with the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.
  • A patch was hand-cut from Misty Moonlight cardstock, and stitches drawn around it on the hat.
  • The shirt is the Misty Moonlight bauble cut along the bottom.
  • The bowtie is the bow from the Delicate Baubles Dies, trimmed.
  • The crow is the bird from the Beautiful Trees Dies from Basic Black and a small triangle cut from Pumpkin Pie for his beak.  His nest is some Bumblebee cardstock cut in strips.  He was added to the hat.
  • A Brushed Metallic Dot was added to the center of the bowtie.
  • The scarecrow bauble was added to the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Happy Fall Y’All from Banner Year was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on a rectangle of Bumblebee cut with the Beautiful Trees label Die.

How fun is this scarecrow!!!  I’m having a blast with these characters!  Still more to come…

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles – Rudolph

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I’m back with yet another card using the solid arabesque shape in the Delicate Baubles Dies!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE and DRACULA by clicking on those links!  Next up is RUDOLPH!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cinnamon Cider cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 2 x 4 piece of Gingerbread & Peppermints Designer Paper was added to the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Real Red, then adhered to the front..
  • A 1/2 x 4 strip of Early Espresso was placed over the DSP.
  • The arabesque shape solid Delicate Bauble Die was cut from Cinnamon Cider and Early Espresso cardstocks.
  • Trim the top of the Early Espresso cardstock into a point by hand (make up a template first) for his face (or use the retired large Heart Dies if you have them).
  • Eyes are 3/8″ Circles cut from Basic Black and nose is a 1″ Circle of Real Red trimmed to an oval shape.
  • The antlers are two Sprigs punched from Cinnamon Cider cardstock.
  • Add Rudolph to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • White Chalk Marker added dots to the eyes and nose.
  • The greeting from Perfectly Plaid stamp set was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Real Red Ink and cut with the Hippo & Friends Dies, then adhered on front.
  • Two Red Rhinestones were added next to the greeting.

Isn’t he cute!  Stay tuned…yep…I have MORE coming!  But, I may have to put away this die so I can work on other stuff!  lol!

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Mickey Mouse

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This is my second post today…scroll down to see my other card!

OK…here’s another “ornament” using the Delicate Bauble Dies…in particular, the solid arabesque shape.  Have I sold you on these dies yet?  Did you see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN and WITCH done with the same shape?

For my Disney lovin’ fans, here is MICKEY MOUSE!  And, don’t you LOVE that greeting?  It fits SO perfectly with the Disney theme!  It’s from the Christmas to Remember stamp set!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Real Red cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was added on top.
  • The 2 x 4 piece of red stripe Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper was added to the bottom, then a 3/4 x 4 of green polka dot added over top.
  • The Delicate Bauble arabesque shape was cut with the die from Real Red.  The top portion was cut from Basic Black and the bottom portion cut from Bumblebee cardstock.  A 1/8 strip of Basic Black cardstock was added at the bottom of the bauble.
  • Two 3/4″ circles were cut from Basic White cardstock and added to the middle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The holly from Merriest Moments Stamp Set was stamped with Garden Green Ink and the berries with Real Red Ink.  They were cut with the Merriest Frames Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Christmas to Remember stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White c/s.  I used the Frightful Tags Die to cut the label, but any label shape would work.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Four Red Rhinestones were added next to the greeting.

 

I have several friends that are crazy over Disney and Mickey Mouse.  I’m sure they would LOVE to get this card for Christmas!  And, if you are planning a trip to Disney, wouldn’t these be fun bag or luggage tags?

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Witch

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OK…here’s another “ornament” using the Delicate Bauble Dies…in particular, the sold arabesque shape.  Have I sold you on these dies yet?  Did you see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN and SNOWMAN done with the same shape?

Now I’ve made a WITCH!  So fun!  Can you guess what I used for the nose?  A triangle would have worked, but I had this die set sitting on my desk and thought I’d try it!  The jagged edges and “cuts” worked perfectly.  See what it is below.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Basic Black cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Smoky Slate cardstock was added on top.
  • The Boo pattern in Cute Halloween DSP was cut to 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 and added towards the left side.  A 3/4 x 4 piece of the polka dot pattern in Cute Halloween DSP was added across the bottom front.
  • The witch face was cut from Granny Apple Green with the arabesque solid shape from the Delicate Baubles Dies.  Another one was cut from Basic Gray cardstock and hand-trimmed to make her hair.  The hat was the top of one cut from Basic Black cardstock.
  • The hat band is a 1/8 strip of Rich Razzeberry.  Rectangles of Daffodil Delight and Basic Black were cut for the buckle.
  • The eyes are 1/4″ circles of Basic Black and the mouth is a 3/8″ circle of Basic Black.  The eyebrows are strips of Basic Black.
  • The nose is the top of the tree cut from the Christmas Tree Die!  I cut off the trunk and it was slightly curled at the end and popped up on the face with Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.
  • The greeting from Frightfully Cute was stamped with Memento Black Ink in the upper right corner.  The witch face was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Genial Gems were added around the greeting AND one added for the wart on her chin!

 

Love it!  I really think the nose just MAKES this face…and the WART, of course!  Yep…I have a couple more ideas floating around in my head…will see how soon I can get them out on paper!

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

Delicate Baubles – Penguin

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Yes!  I’m back with another idea for using the Delicate Baubles arabesque solid die!  This time a PENGUIN!  (Did you miss out seeing my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD and ELF?)

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Real Red cardstock is on top.
  • A 3-1/4 x 4 piece of Basic Black cardstock was centered on the front.
  • The 2-1/2 x 5 piece of black check Pattern Party Host Only Designer Paper was added down the front.
  • The greeting from Penguin Place stamp set was stamped with Real Red Ink on a 1/2 x 4 strip of Basic White cardstock and adhered to the front.
  • The arabesque Delicate Bauble shape was cut from Real Red, Basic Black and Basic White cardstock.  (NOTE:  You can get two penguins from the red and black just by using the opposite side of the bauble).
  • Trim the Basic Black cardstock into a point by hand (make up a template first) for his face (or use the retired large Heart Dies if you have them).
  • Trim the Real Red cardstock across the top.  Adhere the Basic Black to the top of the Basic White, then the Real Red over that.
  • Two Basic Black 1/2 circle eyes and two Blushing Bride 1/2 circle cheeks (I used the Gingerbread Dies or use the retired 1/2 circle punch).  Add to front with Mini Glue Dots.  Add highlights to the eyes with White Chalk Pen.
  • Cut down the nose punched with the Ice Cream Cone Punch from Daffodil Delight cardstock.
  • Adhere the penguin ornament on the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add two Red Rhinestones next to the greeting.

Isn’t he SO cute?  Stay tuned…I have even MORE ideas!

 

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Collage

The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

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