Let’s Celebrate with the Shining Stars Dies!
Sometimes a card just calls for a little extra sparkle and a whole lot of celebration! This Let’s Celebrate card is all about bold stars, beautiful colors, and layered details that make a big impression.
I used the Shining Stars Dies (Just $5 with a $75 Purchase) to create the large star focal point, layering different sizes in Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, and Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock. I love how these colors work together! The deep Pretty Peacock adds contrast, while Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam bring in those soft, fresh shades that make the layered stars really stand out.
The white background features little star cutouts that add another fun detail without taking away from the main focal point. And by popping up the sentiment and layering the stars, this card has lots of dimension and interest!
A Sneak Peek at Birthday Shoutout!
Did you notice the sentiment? “Let’s Celebrate!” comes from the upcoming Birthday Shoutout Stamp Set, which I’m giving you a little sneak peek of today! This sentiment is perfect for birthdays, milestones, accomplishments, and all those moments that deserve a little celebration.
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock: 6 x 6
- Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock: 5 x 5
- Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock: 4 x 4
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Crop the center of the 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White piece with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die and 8 of the smallest star dies as shown.
- Crop the Two-Tone Cardstock starting with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die, working your way down, alternating colors until you crop the Soft Sea Foam with the smallest Shining Star Die.
- Adhere the two pieces of “star-cropped” Basic White to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the large Pretty Peacock star to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Adhere the remaining stars as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Heat Emboss the sentiment in Basic WOW! White Embossing Powder onto a piece of Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock. Trim to size as needed. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
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3 Cards with the Thanks & Giving Stamp Set
Thanksgiving cards are on my crafting table, and I had so much fun creating these three cards during my most recent Facebook Live on the I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page! If you missed the live, I’m sharing a closer look at all three designs so you can find a little inspiration for your own fall cardmaking.
The Thanks and Giving Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! is perfect for creating thoughtful Thanksgiving cards filled with warm colors, beautiful foliage, and heartfelt sentiments. Whether you love elegant layers, patterned paper, or stamped images that do all the work for you, these three cards offer something a little different!
Each card has its own personality, but they all share that cozy Thanksgiving feel.
Want to see how these cards came together? You can watch the replay on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page and craft along with me!
Card 1: Classic and Elegant
This card features a beautiful stamped foliage image in warm golden tones, paired with crisp white layers and a textured background. The “Happy Thanksgiving” sentiment takes center stage, while a little linen thread and a few embellishments add the finishing touches. I love how the simple color palette lets the stamped image shine! Quick color added: I used a Blending Brush with Barely Blush ink to quickly color the wreath. Then I used Golden Glow Blends to add a bit of color to the leaves. Easy peasy!
Card 2: Beautiful Foliage and Rich Color
The second card features a gorgeous foliage pattern stamped across the card front in a deep, rich shade. A coordinating border, a layered Thanksgiving sentiment, and a few gold-toned embellishments complete the design. This card is a wonderful reminder that repeating a single stamped image can create a beautiful background!
Card 3: Fall Colors and Patterned Paper
For the third card, I brought in patterned paper and layered stamped elements in rich autumn shades. The mix of patterns and warm colors creates a festive look that is perfect for sending Thanksgiving wishes to family and friends. The twine adds a soft, natural touch that ties everything together.
I hope these projects inspire you to pull out your stamps, patterned paper, and favorite fall colors to create some handmade Thanksgiving greetings of your own.
Thanks for spending a little creative time with me! Happy stamping!
Price: $17.00
‘Tis the Season — An Elegant Christmas Card with Luxe Foliage & Gold Foil Deer
For my focal point, I hot foiled that beautiful frame in gold using the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies on the new Smooth Foiling Paper. Then I hot foiled the sweet doe and her little fawn in gold with the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Dies — don’t you just love that little spotted fawn? — and popped them up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.My ‘Tis the Season sentiment is hot foiled in gold, too, using the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies. I love that all of the foiled pieces come together in one pretty layered label!To finish the card, I wrapped it with a length of Secret Sea & Gold ribbon and tied a bow — such a pretty finishing touch. And of course, I dressed up my envelope flap with a piece of that same Luxe Foliage paper and a thin strip of Gold Foil. I always love when the envelope matches the card!If you haven’t snagged the Luxe Foliage paper yet, check the online store — it’s just $5 with a $75 order (after rewards), one per customer, and only while supplies last!
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 11 x 4 1/4, scored at 5 1/2
- Gold Foil Sheets: 5 1/4 x 4, 5 3/4 x 1 (envelope flap)
- Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock: 5 x 3 3/4
- Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper: 5 x 3 3/4; 5 3/4 x 2 (envelope flap)
- Smooth Foiling Specialty Paper: 5 x 7 (all foiled pieces)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere Designer Series Paper, Two Tone and Gold Foil panels together.
- Wrap with the ribbon, tying a bow on the left side.
- Adhere to the card base with Dimensionals.
- Use a Hot Foil system to foil the frame, deer and sentiment in Gold Hot Foil. Crop with the coordinating dies. Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Add the Gold Foil and Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
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