A Beautiful Fall Card with a Trio of Stamp Sets by Stampin’ Up!

A Beautiful Fall Card with a Trio of Stamp Sets by Stampin’ Up!

A Christmas Card with the Trucking Along Bundle from Stampin Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Here’s a fun card with the oh so popular Trucking Along Bundle!  Combine it with the Aspen Tree die for a beautiful card!

Measurements: 

  • Basic White Thick CS: 4 ¼” x 11”
  • Basic White CS: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, 4 ¼” x 1 ½”, scraps
  • One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

Instructions:

  1. Fold Basic White card base on score line.
  2. Adhere DSP to card front.
  3. Die cut Basic White CS panel using Aspen Tree die.
  4. Adhere to card front, using Foam Adhesive Strips.
  5. Emboss Basic White CS strip, using Painted Textures Embossing Folder.
  6. Rip this panel about ¼” from the top.
  7. Adhere to bottom of card front, using Dimensionals.
  8. Stamp truck on scrap Basic White CS, using Memento Black Ink for the outline of the truck, and Real Red Ink for the inside of the truck.
  9. Punch the truck out.
  10. Stamp tree on scrap Basic White CS, using Shaded Spruce Ink for the tree outline, and the Garden Green Ink for the inside of the tree.
  11. Fussy cut tree and adhere to back of truck using a fine line of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  12. Adhere truck to card front, using Dimensionals.
  13. Stamp sentiment on scrap white CS, using Real Red Ink.
  14. Die-cut this using Stylish Shapes Die in the banner shape.
  15. Trim left side of banner to match left side of card edge.
  16. Adhere banner to upper left corner using Dimensional.

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Video Tutorial!  Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Embossing Paste!

Video Tutorial! Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Embossing Paste!

Create a Merry Christmas Card with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Brightest Glow Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! - Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

Did you see this beautiful card on my blog last week?  I decided to do a Facebook Live to share how to create it using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks with Embossing Paste!  Check out my Facebook Live, which have been uploaded to my YouTube Channel so see these amazing products in action!

Video Tutorial on how to Create a Christmas card with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Embossing Paste from Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan

 

Step by Step Tutorial Black and BeeDimensions:

  • Starry Sky Cardstock – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (card base), 5 x 3 3/4 (layer)
  • Basic White 5 1/4 x 4 (layer), 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 (die-cut sentiment)

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Instructions:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the Basic White to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Cover the Starry Sky layer with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Mask, apply Embossing Paste with a Palette Knife.
  4. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Starry Sky Classic Ink.
  6. Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the coordinating Labels Aglow die.
  7. Adhere the ribbon as shown with Mini Glue Dots.
  8. Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  9. Embellish with Starry Sky 2022-2024 In Color Pearls.

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A Christmas Card with Abundant Beauty & Embossing Paste

A Christmas Card with Abundant Beauty & Embossing Paste

Create a Merry Christmas Card with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Brightest Glow Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! - Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

A gorgeous Christmas card using the beauty of Starry Sky, the texture of Embossing Paste when paired with the NEW Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (back in stock) and the Brightest Glow Stamp Set paired with the coordinating Labels Aglow dies.

Step by Step Tutorial Black and BeeDimensions:

  • Starry Sky Cardstock – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (card base), 5 x 3 3/4 (layer)
  • Basic White 5 1/4 x 4 (layer), 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 (die-cut sentiment)

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Instructions:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the Basic White to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Cover the Starry Sky layer with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Mask, apply Embossing Paste with a Palette Knife.
  4. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Starry Sky Classic Ink.
  6. Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the coordinating Labels Aglow die.
  7. Adhere the ribbon as shown with Mini Glue Dots.
  8. Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  9. Embellish with Starry Sky 2022-2024 In Color Pearls.

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Season’s Greetings with the Joy of Christmas Suite Collection

Season’s Greetings with the Joy of Christmas Suite Collection

Create a Season's Greetings Card with the Joy of Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

The Season’s Greetings Card offers a Sneak Peek to the Joy of Christmas Suite, just a few of the NEW Products from the 2023 Holiday Catalog (shown below), available for purchase IN JUST A FEW HOURS!  September 6, 2023!

  • Joy of Christmas Suite Collection | 161983 | p. 28 | $141.00
    • Joy of Noel Bundle | 161967| p. 30 | $48.50
    • Christmas Classics Bundle | 161977 | p. 31 | $52.00
    • Loose Holly Gems & Sequins | 161981 | p. 29 | $8.00
    • Black & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon | 161982 | p. 29 | $8.00
    • Joyful 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper  | 161980 | p. 29 | $12.00
    • Joy of Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper | 161958 | p. 29 | $12.50

Step by Step Tutorial Black and BeeDimensions:

  • Very Vanilla Thick Card Base – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
  • Distressed Gold Specialty Paper – 2 1/2 x 4 3/4
  • Designer Series Paper – 3 x 4, then cut into 1″ strips
  • Very Vanilla – 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 (layer), approx 3 5/8 x 7/8 (die-cut sentiment)
  • Cherry Cobbler – approx 4 x 4 (die-cut)

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Instructions:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base.
  2. Adhere the Gold Specialty Paper with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Adhere the Very Vanilla layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  4. Adhere the Designer Series Paper strips to the Vanilla layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Crop the Cherry Cobbler with the die-cutting machine and the Christmas Classics die.
  6. Adhere to Gold & Vanilla 3/8″ Satin Edged Ribbon with Stampin’ Seal and to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler Ink.  Crop with the Christmas Classics die.
  8. Embellish with a gold Blooming Pearl.

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Joy to You and Tiny Christmas Trees NEW Product Sneak Peek!

Joy to You and Tiny Christmas Trees NEW Product Sneak Peek!

May Your Christmas Be Merry Card using Joy to You and Tiny Christmas Trees from Stampin' Up! Card by Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

This Shaded Spruce & Vanilla Christmas Card was created with NEW Products from the 2023 Holiday Catalog!

  • Tiny Christmas Trees Die | 162114 | p. 24 | $29
  • Joy to You Stamp Set | 162090 | p. 21 | $24
  • Deckled Circles Dies | 162286 | p. 63 | $37
  • Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper | 161958 | p. 29 | $12.50

 

 

Step by Step Tutorial Black and Bee

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Dimensions:

  • Very Vanilla Thick Card Base – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
  • Designer Series Paper – 4 x 5 1/4 (bottom layer), 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (middle layer), 2 7/8″ circle, cut in half
  • Very Vanilla – 3 3/4 x 5 1/8 (bottom die-cut),  (middle die-cut), 3 1/8 x 1 7/8 (sentiment die-cut)

Instructions:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base.
  2. Adhere the bottom Designer Series Paper layer to the card with liquid glue.
  3. Crop both Very Vanilla layers (separately) with the Tiny Christmas Tree Die.
  4. Crop the largest layer with the 3 3/4 x 5 1/8 Deckled Rectangle die.
  5. Adhere the largest layer to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  6. Adhere the middle layer to the Designer Series Paper layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  7. Crop (both layers) with the 3 x 4 1/4 Deckled Rectangle die.
  8. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  9. Crop the Designer Series Paper with the 2 7/8 Deckled Circles die. Cut the circle in half with a Paper Trimmer.
  10. Crop the sentiment with the 3 1/8 x 1 7/8 Deckled Rectangle die.
  11. Adhere the circle halves to the back of the sentiment with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  12. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  13. Tie a bow of Vanilla Baker’s Twine Essentials.  Adhere with a Mini Glue Dot as shown.
  14. Embellish with Vanilla Classic Matte Dots.

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A Simple Gift Card Holder with Lucy – Video Tutorial

A Simple Gift Card Holder with Lucy – Video Tutorial

 

Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set

I had the pleasure of spending Monday with my dear friend Lucy.  We had planned a special day of FUN – and when I suggested a Facebook Live, she thought that was a great idea!  I assured her that “all of her Facebook fans” were missing her!!!

We made a super quick gift card holder – really quick, but super cute!  You can use the measurements below – and really any cardstock, designer paper and stamp sets to make them – and they sure are a much cuter way to “give” a gift card, don’t you think?

Here is the replay of our Facebook Live – I hope you will watch and leave a comment – Lucy will surely be the bright spot in your day!  She always is a bright spot for me any time I have the pleasure of her company! She is Joy personified!  Enjoy!

 

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Here is my version of the gift card:

Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set by Stampin Up!

And you can probably guess that this is Lucy’s version- she loves bling and wanted to “bling it up!”  Never too much bling, right?  So adorable!


Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set by Stampin Up! Lucy

BASE MEASUREMENTS:

  • 2 3/4 x 8 1/2; score at 1 1/4 and 5

Perfect size to slip a gift card in the pocket inside!

Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set by Stampin Up!


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