Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Penguin Triangle Gate Fold Card


Just one day left to get this fabulous Penguin DSP!  The stamp set will be good through the end of December, but as part of Sale-a-Bration, the paper will retire on September 30th.  I have had so much fun with this paper!  

This fun fold is made by cutting a piece of DSP 5 1/4 x 12".  Score at 2, 4, 8 and 10".  Make a mark on the outside corners 2 1/4" down and cut from the mark to the corner of the first score line to create the card's triangular shape front flaps.  

The white piece of cardstock in 2 1/2" square and it's mounted on a 2 3/4" square piece of Just Jade.  The penguin was stamped on a scrap of white cardstock in memento, his beak was stamped in Calypso Coral and the entire penguin was fussy cut to add another layer.  The snow hill was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink and the snowflakes were stamped with Balmy Blue.  Make sure to only put glue on 1/2 of the central Just Jade piece, if you cover the whole thing, the card will be glued shut!

Inside card piece is Basic White 3 1/2 x 4 3/4".  The DSP is mounted onto a piece of Just Jade cardstock, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4".

The Penguin Place DSP is free with a $50 order!  You can go to my Stampin' Up!© store to place an order!

Candace's Stampin' Up!© store

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Batty Bat Treat Boxes


 These quirky treat boxes are made with the Curvy Keepsake Die, which is retired.  The fun wings sported by these bats were cut with the Umbrella punch, which also just retired, but is on the Stampin' Up clearance rack,  Umbrella Builder Punch (Item #151293)  Aren't those umbrella shapes perfect bat wings?  A super fun way to let someone know that you are "Batty" for them!

If you don't have the Curvy Keepsake Die or Umbrella punch and would like these treat boxes, you can order them from my Etsy shop:

Knotty Birch Studios Etsy shop

Shipping on my treat boxes is always free!  You just fold the box together and fill with treats!  No adhesive needed!


Monday, September 27, 2021

Delicate Dahlias 3


 Another card mads with the Delicate Dahlias stamp set!  This stamp set is free with a $100 order for just 3 more days!  The colors used here are Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay and Old Olive!  This set has been a lot of fun to play with!  Notice how the Coral dahlia has dark and light colors in it?  That was done with one stamp and Stampin’ Up’s patented Distinktive Ink.  One stamp, one ink, multiple hues!

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Christmas Whimsy All Inclusive Card Kit from Stampin' Up!©





Christmas Whimsy is an adorably fun Christmas card kit with a modern design! Santa’s elves might be hard at work at the North Pole, but with this all-inclusive kit, the hard work is done for you! All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The simplicity of this card kit makes it perfect for beginner crafters and kids, too! Grab a kit or two and gather around for a simple holiday season activity that everyone will enjoy.

Kit includes:
* Christmas Whimsy Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Acrylic stamp block
* Night of Navy Classic Stampin'™ Spot
* Designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 8 coordinating envelopes with gold foil
* Adhesive-backed holographic embellishments
* Adhesive to complete projects
* Printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go: 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm)

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!



 

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Pirates & Mermaids 2



This Flowerbug Team Challenge was a Sketch Challenge!  I was excited to use my Spiral Dye Stamp (Item #156927).  I have always loved Tie Dye, so this stamp set called my name pretty loudly! 

The card base was cut 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" from Coastal Cabana Cardstock (Item #131297).  I used Bermuda Bay Ink Pad (Item #147096) and Coastal Cabana Ink Pad (Item #147097)  and Pool Party Ink Pad (Item #147107) on the background stamp.  I stamped it once in each color and then moved the stamp set slightly to line up the next colors to get this look.

The mermaid is from the Pirates & Mermaids Stamp Set (Item #155703).  I stamped her on Shimery White Cardstock (Item #101910) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (Item #132708)  and then colored her with Stampin' Blends.  I added Wink of Stella (Item #141897) to her tail to make it shimmer!  The sentiment was stamped in Versa Mark Ink Pad (Item #102283)and I used White Embossing Powder (Item #155554) and heat embossed to make it pop.  Holiday Rhinestones Basic Jewels (Item #150457) finished off this card!













 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Delicate Dahlias Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set free with $100 Order

 


These beautiful cards were make in opposite colors using the Delicate Dahilas stamp set from Stampin' Up!©  This stamp set is free with a $100 order during Sale-a-Bration, which ends September 30th.

I used Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana, and Granny Apple Green inks and Coastal Cabana and Gorgeous Grape Cardstock.  My Ribbons were Gorgeous Grape and Pool Party.  The finishing touch were the Holiday Rhinestones!

Happy Birthday Sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set.  

Gorgeous Grape Cardstock

Gorgeous Grape Ink Pad

Coastal Cabana Ink Pad

Coastal Cabana Cardstock

Granny Apple Green Ink Pad

Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon

Pool Party Sheer Ribbon


Sunday, September 19, 2021

Kits Collection by Stampin' Up!©


The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! make creativity easy! All-inclusive kits have everything you need to get started including artistically designed projects, step-by-step instructions, pre-cut pieces, and more.

Here is one of my favorites!

Craft cute DIY treat packaging for the kiddos with the Let’s Party All-Inclusive Treat Packaging Kit. The kit features two-sided, printed pillow boxes sized perfectly for small treats, cash, or a gift card. Customise your treats with the adorable kangaroo and alligator die cuts. Choose your favourite celebration-themed sentiments from the stamp set. Each sentiment is sized to match the labels so you can pick and choose which sentiments to use. The stamp set includes bonus stamp set images including a mischievous-looking chameleon, a balloon, some texture pieces, and two sweet birds.

Let's Party All Inclusive Kit


 

Friday, September 17, 2021

Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo & Pool Party Challenge


Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo & Pool Party Challenge
I am so lucky to have learned to stamp under one of Stampin' Ups million dollar sales achievers, LeeAnn Greff.  As part of her team, The Flowerbugs, I get the opportunity to continue to learn from this amazing designer and to participate in team challenges!  Our latest team challenge was a color challenge. It's a fun way to get out of my comfort zone!  


I used the Delicate Dahlias stamp set, which is free Sale-a-Bration item with a $100 purchase.  I love this set!  









 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Mummy Treat Boxes


This adorable treat box was made with the retired Curvy Keepsake Die by Stampin' Up!©

An advantage of this particular treat box is that it uses up my leftover 1 inch strips of paper that I save in a ziplock baggie!  To give it the ripped sheet strips look, you simply hand rip the top of the strips to give it a torn look and then sponge with Basic Gray ink.  A black square makes the face, eyes are 3/4" white circles, 1/2" blue circles and black pupils from a regular hole punch.  That white dot is made with a white paint pen and I think it adds a lot of personality to this fun Halloween treat!

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Nuts About You Projects - 3 Levels 

Check out these fabulous designs from Stampin' Up!© for all levels of stampers.  These cards use the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set - another personal favorite from the July to December catalog.  

This card is a great example of a beginner card!



This card is designed for the casual crafter to make!  There is more stamping and 2 added layers!


An avid crafter would love this card!  Notice the DSP (Designer Series Paper) that looks like a fall scene, the dry embossed green layer, the squirrels have been fussy cut to add additional layers and there are embellishments too!

All 3 cards are delightful!  Which would you do?









Thursday, September 9, 2021

Penguin Place Bundle & Penguin Playmates DSP



This adorable card was made for a swap with my Flowerbug friends based in North Dakota.  The card is a fun fold called a Corner Latch Card.   The focal piece tucks into the corner flap.  

I used the Penguin Place Bundle, which includes a stamp set and a punch.  It was my number one have-to-have choice in the new July to December catalog!  The fabulously color coordinated paper is from the Penguin Playmates DSP and is free right now with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration.  

Measurements for this card are:
Misty Moonlight Card Base 11 x 4 1/4", scored at 5 1/2"; 
cut 2 3/4" off the card base
Corner is 2 1/4" square; cut in half on the diagonal
White inside piece is 4 x 5 1/4"
You'll also need DSP:
Stripes, 4 x 2 1/2"
Polka Dots, 4 x 2 1/2"
Fresh Freesia Snowflakes 2", cut diagonally

The central Fresh Freesia piece was die cut with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)
I also added some rhinestones, I love sparkle!

If you need help ordering any of these products, please contact me!  You can order them on my Stampin' Up store at: candacebirch.stampinup.net or click the links below!