3 Cards with the Thanks & Giving Stamp Set

3 Cards with the Thanks & Giving Stamp Set

3 Cards with Laura Milligan using Thanks & Giving Stamp Set by Stampin Up!

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!

Make 3 Cards with the Thanks and Giving Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!®

Happy Thanksgiving Square with Laura Milligan using Thanks & Giving Stamp Set by Stampin Up!

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!

Happy Thanksgiving Wreath with Laura Milligan using Thanks & Giving Stamp Set by Stampin Up!

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!

Grateful Acorns with Laura Milligan using Thanks & Giving Stamp Set by Stampin Up!

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!

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Facebook Live Ordering Special: Free Fall Card Kits & Radiant Gems!

Facebook Live Ordering Special: Free Fall Card Kits & Radiant Gems!

Thank you to everyone who joined me for yesterday’s Facebook Live! I had so much fun creating with the beautiful Sunflower Fields Suite Collection and the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle. If you missed the live, be sure to catch the replay and see these three fall-inspired cards come together.

To thank you for watching, I’m offering a special ordering bonus through Sunday!

  • Place a $50 order and receive the card kits to create these three projects. You will need the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle to complete the cards.
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This special ends Sunday, so don’t wait too long to place your order. I can’t wait for you to create these beautiful sunflower cards yourself!

Make 3 Cards with the Sunflower Fields Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up!® (1)

The Sunflower Fields Suite Collection is filled with warm, cheerful colors, beautiful floral patterns and coordinating products that make creating for fall—and beyond—so much fun. The Radiant Sunflowers Bundle adds even more creative possibilities with lovely sunflower images and coordinating dies.

Create a Hello Friend Card using the Sunflower Fields Suite Collection - Laura Milligan

For the first card, I paired the gorgeous floral Designer Series Paper with a large layered sunflower and a sweet “Hello, Friend” sentiment. The checked ribbon adds just the right amount of texture and gives the card a warm, homespun feel.

Create an Thinking of You Card using the Sunflower Fields Suite Collection - Laura Milligan

The second card features a fun-fold design with layers of sunflower-patterned paper. A smaller sunflower, leafy accents and an adorable little vase create a pretty focal point alongside the “Thinking of You” sentiment. It’s such a cheerful card to send when someone could use a little sunshine!  Be sure to watch the Live to see the fun and cute inside panel of this card!

Create an Enjoy Card using the Sunflower Fields Suite Collection - Laura Milligan

For the third card, I let the colorful floral paper do most of the work. A bold sunflower, checked ribbon and simple “Enjoy” sentiment finish the card beautifully without covering too much of that gorgeous pattern.

Which card is your favorite? I’d love to know!

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3 Fun Christmas Cards with Sweetest Star and Humble Home!

3 Fun Christmas Cards with Sweetest Star and Humble Home!

If these cards don’t get you in the mood for Christmas I’m not sure anything will!!  These cards all feature the Take a Bow DSP – it’s so cute!  And perfect for Christmas cards/projects – but also some of the patterns can we used for other times, too!!  These are the three cards I made yesterday on my weekly FB Live.

Below is the video recording of my live:

Make 3 Handmade Cards with Sweetest Star and Humble Home Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

The first card used the second smallest circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies.  The nice thing about cutting DSP with the dies is that you can do several at the same time – a great time saver!  When I created this card, I asked my viewers to pick whether they liked the Santa in the center of the card – or if they preferred the house??  Which do you like best?

 

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I die cut a few more circles and cut them in half with my Paper Trimmer and added them along the Basic White panel on the inside of the card!  Great way to use small DSP scraps – we all have them, don’t we?

 

My second card featured more of the Take a Bow DSP – I used the Greetings of the Seasons dies to create the two large tags.  Both the Santa and the House are from punch bundles – which means you can punch them quickly!  I also used the Red & White Peppermint Gems for my embellishments on all of the cards – they are just too cute!   Thanks for stopping by – I hope you like my cards!

 

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3 Beautiful Handmade Cards with the Changing Leaves Bundle!

3 Beautiful Handmade Cards with the Changing Leaves Bundle!

The Changing Leaves bundle is gorgeous! It includes a Hybrid Embossing Folder that I have fallen in love with!!!  This bundle has been highly popular and you can see why with these cards!!!

Create a trio of Cards using the Changings Leaves Bundle from Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Facebook Live Tutorial

Below is the video recording of my live:

Make 3 Beautiful Cards with Changing Leaves Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

My first card is monochromatic. I used a beautiful combination –  Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Pool Party.  This card features the stmap set alone – so pretty – I love the detailed leaves!

 

 

 

Stampin' Up! Changing leaves Bundle You are Amazing Card by Laura Milligan 2

My second card featured the embossing folder with the Hybrid component.  Be sure to watch my recording of the FB Live to see it in action.  It’s easy to use and fun!  The focal point of this card is the Season of Elegance Specialty Paper – it is 12″ x 12″.  The combination of this paper with Basic Beige has become a favorite of mine.

Changing leaves Bundle You are Amazing Card by Laura Milligan

The third card is a combination of the embossing folder, and the Season of Elegance DSP.

Stampin' Up! Changing leaves Bundle You are Amazing Card by Laura Milligan

 


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Two Cute Cards with the Christmas Friends Bundle!

Two Cute Cards with the Christmas Friends Bundle!

Two Cute Cards with the Christmas Friends Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Facebook Live

Yesterday on my FB Live, I shared two super cute cards featuring the adorable Christmas Friends Bundle.  If you love cute critters, you won’t want to miss this bundle!!

Below is the video recording of my live:

Cute Cards using Stampin' Up! Christmas Friends Bundle with Laura Milligan

The first card I made featured the adorable owl!  I did a bit of coloring and popped her on the word panel.  DSP featured in these cards is the Take a Bow Paper Stack.  Also used are the beautiful Cherry Cobbler and Pearl Berries – I love that they come individually but also in clusters of 3 as well.

Owl be thinking of you with the Christmas Friends Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Facebook Live

Measurements for Owl Card:

  • Real Red: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”, folded then burnished with the Bone Folder (card base)
  • Basic White 4” x 5 ¼” – cut 2;  7/8” x 4”, 3 ¾ square (embossed panel; 3” square (owl)
  • Garden Green: 1 ½” x 3”
  • DSP:  3 ¾” x 5” (red dot pattern)

 

The second card features the adorable little singing mouse.  So cute!

Happy Holidays with the Christmas Friends Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Facebook Live

Measurements for Mouse Card:

  • Thick Basic White: 5½” x 8½”, scored at 4 ¼”
  • Basic White: 4” x 5¼”; 3” x 4” – for stamping and die cutting
  • Take a Bow DSP:  1” square (red dot for package die); 1” x 2” (red stripe for package die); 1 ½” x 2” (green dot for ribbon dies for packages)
  • Basic Black:  1” square for musical notes die

I hope you have enjoyed these two projects ! Please reach out with any questions!


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Ordering Special! + Two Cute Projects with the Stampin’ Up! Reindeer Fun Bundle

Ordering Special! + Two Cute Projects with the Stampin’ Up! Reindeer Fun Bundle

Cute Projects using Stampin' Up! Reindeer Fun!

Today on my FB Live, I shared two super cute 3D projects featuring the Reindeer Fun Bundle.  These are two of the projects that we made at my CHristmas Retreat back in September.   I decided to share them today because, well, they are too cute not to share!

ORDERING SPECIAL!  Place a $35 order between NOW and Sunday, October 20 and you will receive the Christmas Retreat Tutorials (a $20 Value) FREE from me!   This tutorial contains over 11 projects – all perfect for Christmas gifting!!  

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Below is the video recording of my live:

Cute Projects using Stampin' Up! Reindeer Fun with Laura Milligan

The first project I made today is a little candy bar holder – and who wouldn’t want a yummy chocolate treat packaged so cute!  These would be a great gift for anyone – and would also be cute on your Christmas dinner table as a treat for your family/friends.

Cute candy Project using Stampin' Up! Reindeer Fun!

This next project is so sweet!  It is a notepad all decorated up for Christmas.  Did you know I love notebooks and notepads!  I have an entire collection of them, lol!!

A Cute Card using Stampin' Up! Reindeer Fun!

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Hope you have enjoyed these projects and will take advantage of my ordering special!

 


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