It’s the weekend so that means that it is Simple Saturday here at Simple Stampin’ I know I feel like I have been doing a bunch of Holiday Cards but I promise, I’ll switch it up soon!
Before we get to today’s card I want to let you know that on Tuesday I will be mailing everyone that participated in the Holiday Card Swap put and then soon after I will start posting your beautiful creations! I know that you love to see your work and trust me, it brings me great joy to see and share your talent!
Let’s get going! Sometimes Christmas does not need to the traditional colors and I think that today’s Navy is so clean and crisp!
The base is Night of Navy (5 ½” x 4 ¼”) and then I used the thick white cardstock at 5” X 3 ¾” . I like seeing a larger border today as I think it makes the POP happen!
I scored all 4 side just one notch in with the Simply Scored Tool, just love this effect.
The stamp set that I am working with today is the Holly Jolly Greetings and the Christmas Greeting Thinlits Dies. This does come as a bundle and YES, you need to purchase both of these as they are fabulous! Take a peek on page 34 in the Holiday Catalog and you will see what I mean – a total keeper…can you see where my inspiration came from? Our catalog pictures are GREAT sources to get your Mojo going!
I would suggest that you use the stamp-a-ma-jig…because you are “building” words ~ the stamp-a-ma-jig will help you immensely. I know…I know – just try it – you'll like it….PROMISE!
Stamp the snowflake first and then I would place your “jolly” where you think you might like it but do not adhere it down. I then take a pencil line where you think you will want your sentiment to be and then stamp it!
I have great success with using a pencil line and then waiting to the ink to be completely dry and taking an eraser over it!
Let’s talk about the sentiment. YEP – I used the vanilla coaster board and cut the sentiment out twice to give it a lift. Here are a couple of things that I get asked a bunch?
Where is this product in the catalog?It is on page 148 in the annual catalog.
Does it cut through the Big Shot?YES, just like any other paper you would cut but you can only do one sheet at a time.
What platform do you use?Before the precision plate came out, I always used the magnetic platform. Both work great but I will say, HANDS DOWN, I now prefer the precision plates as the cut is super clean!
Why do you like using this product?EASY = I think that the lift it gives to a project is well worth the effort.
What adhesive to you use?Green Glue all the time. If you get too much on, no worries ~ just let it “set up” a bit and you will be good to go with no oozing!
The simple piece of red stripe DSP (1” wide and from the Brights DSP Stack) and the navy strip (a sliver) was a simple touch that made a big difference. I just snuggled it in between the embossed scored lines.
I just could not resist….we have these BEAUTIFUL Metal Rimmed Pearls that are just THE BEST! Doesn’t this just make this card look super clean and classic? To me, it is well worth the effort of adding a cushion for mailing purposes!
I hope that you have the time to pop back tomorrow…I am going to do something that I think might surprise you..any guesses?????
Good Morning and welcome to the 1st of a 2 day day post…today is the "simple version" and pop back tomorrow and you will see the "stepped up" version…(don't get too excited for drastic changes…remember, it is the little touches that sometimes make a difference)
When I saw this stamp set I knew that he needed to be on Randall Lane. My Mom loved cardinals and I knew that a smile of joy would be on my face when I used it and yep – it happened, I smiled! The stamp set is called Joyful Season. Not only is that bird so beautiful, I love the branch and the simple yet meaningful sentiments!
Lets get to it and hopefully you can see that using a designer series paper works for the stamped image.I need to tell you a "funny"….one day I was looking through the Holiday Catalog and I was on page 33 and I looked at the Snowman Sample and could not figure out where or how they made the snow as it was so symmetrical.
I called Stampin' Up! and the person at the other end said, I have no idea what stamp that is and then all of a sudden at the same time, we both laughed as we said – it is the Home for Christmas DSP!
The card is 4 1/2" so you will be able to get (2) card bases from a sheet of paper The DSP is a 4" square so again, maximize your paper and you will be able to get (9) cards from 1 sheet of paper and you will have plenty to line your envelopes!
This stamp set showcases double stamping. If you were anything like me, whenever I heard about "doublestamping" – I would RUN AS FAST A I COULD as I thought, "There is no way that I could do that"
It is actually very ,very easy and the best thing ~ it is rewarding as you will be super proud of yourself. This stamp set is super easy to do as it is photopolymer so no worries what so ever in perfect alignment, each and every time!
I used the Black Ink to stamp the images and then I did something that I do not do a bunch, I used the blender pens! This is a perfect tool to use when you are not using watercolor paper. They are super easy to use and all you need to do is pick up a bit of color….take it to your image and you are good to go!
The envelope punch board was once again my friend….the best tool for just $20.00! If you do not know how to use this tool or if you need "help" in using it, please email me and I will be happy to "walk you through it" or we can skype!
As I said before, this is not only a great stamp set, the inside of this card has the super simple sentiment that sums this great card up…..
JOYFUL
I do hope that you pop back tomorrow….some simple change that you might like better than today's clean and simple card! Enjoy the day and I hope that you can make someone smile!
p.s. – Milo's Birthday celebration needs to be put off until Sunday.….the truth is that Milo, Leo and Daisey were BAD yesterday (well, it really was not all their fault) but John left the garage door open when he went to work) and they found a hidden treasure….A TRASH BAG!!!!!….Plus Earlene was not having a good day…
Needless to say they had "tummy-aches" and were not "worthy" of a "Frost Paws" party…Milo received cards and I sang to him but I will share with you "Party Pictures" when we celebrate!
Below is a cute picture of "my guys" last weekend while we were with Hannah! It was a great time and Milo was "SUPER MILO" for being so amazing with just being with us for weeks!
As my wonderful Mom used to tell me, "You just cannot beat the classics" and this is a great example of a classic card that would have been super special 10 years ago, today and in 10 years!
Today this is a "stripped down version" (and I really like it a bunch) but I do hope that you pop back tomorrow and see how I have "stepped it up a bit"– it feels great to be back to our weekend posts of Simple Saturday and Step it up Sunday!
It is hard to get a good picture of this card but I do hope that you can see the simplistic beauty of being so darn simple! You can see the items that I used in todays card and I know what you are thinking….WOWZERS, these framelits are pricey! – Trust me – I get it but I will say that the beauty of these framelits and the attention to detail is over the top!
I totally forgot to put in the famous "scrolling store" the vanilla coaster board – this is a product that I use almost always when using sentiment framelits – I just LOVE it as it give the classic life that is needed!
One question I get asked all the time – is it easy to use? – YES
Does it work well with the Big Shot? – YES
This card just simply does not get any easier than this…..a great Neutral – Very Vanilla….a classic accent color – Night of Navy = a great card!
Did you notice the gold twine? This is the best, very affordable and give an instant WOW! The last picture, the beloved envelope! I used just the Night of Navy to line …simple but it works!
Please pop back tomorrow to see what is up my sleeve!
Here you go my friends! I know that you all enjoy these 2 day posts and this one is a super clean and fun card! You will see below that my inspiration came from the Holiday Catalog. Stampin' Ups! catalogs and website are filled with super duper ideas that will inspire you!
I can remember when I was surfing through the catalog when it first came out….YEP – I know that I would be doing a CASE on this card! There are several things that "speak to me" and here are a few of them!
Whenever there is a sentiment die = I say, BUY IT – you will never regret it it always will be a lifesaver to you…..ALWAYS!
I adore plaids, no secret about this…and this fabulous paper come in a paper stack so you will get 24 of these 6" X 6" plaid papers.
Stampin' Up! came out with the Real Red Envelope Paper….not only is it a dream machine to work with – it is soooo darn affordable – 20 sheets for just $6.00
Let's get to more pictures and I hope that you stop back tomorrow to see what I did….I must admit – I have not made tomorrows card but it is in my hear and I am hoping that it will turn out, "just the way I vision it'– I know, it's weird – I think of ideas at the strangest times~ some work…some don't – but that's life….right?
I used as I always do when using sentiments…the vanilla coaster board…to me, it is like "peanut butter andjelly" – very 2nd nature to me when using sentiments!
To off set the sentiment part of this card, I used the Banner Triple Punch – if you do not have this…..trust me – YOU NEED IT. It is amazing how handy this little gem comes in…a speed tool to the max!
I should have put on my list of things that I love about this card is the Bakers twine……I still laugh every time that I use it as I will say that it took me YEARS to order my first bakers twine….now I have it in every color and if I see it on clearance – I still buy it – as it is so easy to use….and it is a dream machine to work with!
After I adhered the sentiment of "merry" on my white banner, I thought that there was too much white on the bottom and truthfully, I did not want to start over and thought how can I make Lemonade. A simple 1/4" piece of the real red envelope paper did the trick and then I used the bakers twine to add interest!
Well…thoughts? How do you like it – to me it is "Susan Card" – well I know that this seems silly as of course I would like it if I made it but that it not always true….I do try to share with you a wide interest of cards but one thing that you can always count on from me….it will be super clean and super simple!
I was true to my word yesterday and I locked myself in my work area and worked and worked! I am leaving to "play with horses" on Tuesday and I have many commitments that need to be out the door! Today will be another productive day for me.
Please come back tomorrow and see the changes I made. If things go the way my brain sees it – I think that you will like it….there are always many ways to do things and it is fun to share them with you!
ANIMAL UPDATE! – ( I must say, I adore that you all love my furry friends)
Let's start with Eddie….he is doing great – gaining weight, his energy level is super…I think he wants to continue to bring joy to our families life. You have no idea how special he is to me…we have 4 Jack Russell's and he was our 1st! Caleb…..he wishes you could play with him!
Now to Milo…he is going no where….he is her with our other mis-fits and is doing fabulous! I took him over to see Earlene and I was hopeful that it was going to be a positive and heartfelt visit. It was….and I was thrilled.
When she opened the door a huge smile was on her face when she saw him. He went right into her house and went to the kitchen where his water bowl was and she was so touched that he remember….she pulled out a bowl, filled it with water and the rest is history!
I cannot convey how special this dog is. Growing up, we had Dachshunds and maybe I am touched by memories, but the minute I saw him I knew that he was a special guy and I immediately thought of Earlene.
Even though it did not work out, her heart is beaming that this special little guy will come to her home for visits and who knows….maybe slumber party with his "Nana"!
Enough about the critters….I do hope that you enjoyed today's card…I think that it is fun, clean, classic and very duplicable!
Happy Weekend! My "joy" tank is on FULL and hopefully tomorrow I can share with you why? Please keep you fingers crossed that something wonderful will happen to a very, very special person in my life, my late Mom's dear friend…..I think that it is going to happen – you'll have to pop back to see!
I usually do not try to share with you a card that uses (3) different stamp sets…but to me all three of these are so basic, classic…totally timeless! They are Acorny Thank You, Vintage Leaves and Cottage Greetings.
The foundation of the card is both basic and classic but you can easily change up the sentiment to make it work for your needs!
You can see with the products below what I used and tomorrow I will share with you the recipe with the "stepped up version"
The overall card size is the good old A-2 Very Vanilla and the fun….you can see how quick and easy this is and then you can clearly see that with a change of sentiments…..you are good to go with many different cards!
I hope that you pop back tomorrow to see how I made some changes to make it…..step up – well just a bit!
Today our house is on overload – John is home (and oh so happy to be home) and we are getting ready to have his firm over (70+) for an afternoon of fun….games…swimming – a good old whiffle ball game….and great food – needless to say a busy and fun time!
My fingers and toes are crosses that I can share some JOY with you…..my heart is pitter pattering and I hope it happens….if not – we have a PLAN B~
Hello my friends and welcome to Simple Saturday! I think we all can agree that this is a SIMPLE yet CLASSIC card that I think anyone would be thrilled to receive! I have a confession…I have really…really let Crumb Cake down – 2 years ago I used crumb cake probably 3-4 times a week…and then we took a break!
Well, dear Crumb Cake is back for me! WHY? I think it is a fabulous neutral and it creates an instant "homeand comfort" feel! Remember, Stampin' Up! has matching envelopes for the A-2 Card size (what I am using today) and it also is available in the note card size.
By now you know I am SIMPLE….I used to struggle so much with trying to figure out how to add a hill…..how to ground trees to look more authentic…and then I decided (especially when time is of the essence) I just do nothing….like todays card and guess what – it works! As Nike say….JUST DO IT! (trust me ~ no one would ever look at this card when they received it and say – WOW…she is slipping – she just "plunked" 3 trees in a card!)
The star of this card is the Peaceful Pines Photopolymer Bundle. It does come as a stamp set alone, but this is another one that I would definitely get the bundle…WHY?- easy…you'll save an instant 15% and these tree framelits are fabulous and make it sooo darn easy to mass produce.
You can clearly see the value of this and the time it will save you by purchasing it as a bundle. This will provide you years and years of amazing and classic projects! Please grab another cup of coffee and enjoy this short video that Stampin' Up! put together about this bundle.
Enjoy the pictures I have for you today and then I hope that you will POP back tomorrow for a "stepped upversion" – still simple, still clean….just a couple of extras!
I think that Old Olive against crumb cake is very classic. I am also a huge fan of Always Artichoke, but to me for the trees, it is too dark!
You can see that this is basically just stamping….cutting out with the framelits and you are basically DONE!
The tip is that the left tree is adhered flat…then the large one to the right is lifted up with Stampin' Dimensionals and then lastly, the small tree in the front has (2) layers of dimensionals!
The stars (which are also in the stamp set) are stamped in versa mark…..this creates a great effect but the real "star" is the simple ribbon and the linen thread bows! This really puts you in the mood for the holidays!
When I adhered the ribbon, I used a simple glue dot. Then I tied a bow and again used a glue dot to adhere. I know that this is (2) steps…but it works for me!
This super FUN paper from the Merry Moments Stack is so darn festive! (how can a big, bold polka dot like this not make you happy)? With the help of the envelope framelit…you have one beautiful card that will clearly make someone smile!
I can't wait for you to see tomorrows….just a little step up but both cards are very fast cards to make….remember – sometimes mass produce is the name of the game and this would be a card that would be great to make a bunch of!
Yesterday was a fabulous day for me – I treated myself to some "me time" with Stanley and Oscar at the barn in Virginia. It was great to see them and I am thrilled that Oscar is progressing with his re-hab and dear Morgan is helping him along. There is nothing like being at the barn!
Many thanks for you sweet and oh so kind comments yesterday….Eddie is snuggled beside me as I type this and his belly is filled with turkey! This is a 1st in a while….he ate in the morning as well as his dinner. A gift, a friend…he is a happy and peaceful jack russell right now!
