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CASE-ing a card with Michelle Lupton

December 23, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining my crafty friend Michelle for her CASE me a Christmas Card series. I have to admit upfront. My card is not anything close to a Christmas card so I’m choosing to call this CASE me a card at Christmas time, lol.

Below is Michelle’s card that inspired me. I love how she added that strip of color leaving the edges of the blooms white. You can find her blog post HERE.

Here is my card inspired by Michelle’s. I used the Tumbling Flowers Stencil & Embossing Folder along with the CZ Scripty Hugs die for the sentiment.

Here is a video showing how I created my card.

You can check out Michelle’s blog post where she was inspired by one of my cards HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Your Paper Insider Box & Paper Smooches

December 21, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple projects using the latest Paper Insider Box. This is a fun paper subscription box full of all sorts of solid & specialty papers.

For this first card I used the Berries & Boughs embossing folder on the background. They sent me some freebie files to use with the Paper Insider Box. The cute freebies are designed by Paper Smooches. I used my Silhouette machine to cut the sentiment & holly leaves & added enamel dots for the berries.

This next card uses the Twinkling Stars embossing folder for the background. I used another two freebie digi files to cut the star and joy sentiment out of metallic cardstocks included in the box.

For embellishment I added some clear Dazzling Gems.

You can find more information about the Paper Insider box HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

To Love Release

December 18, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new To Love Release by Simon Says Stamp. My first project features the new Dotted Hearts Embossing Folder. I used the Sweethearts Box die for the sentiment.

I used the Sweethearts Box die for this next treat box. I used one of the heart dies to create a window in the box and backed it with acetate. I used the Exotic Blooms dies for the flower and added some red & white twine.

You can check out a walk-through of the new To Love release HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Concord & 9th Favorite Things Party

December 12, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining Concord & 9th for their C9 Favorite Things Party! The bundle I am featuring on my project is Primrose Garden. This has been one of my favorite sets from 2024 and one of my favorite Concord & 9th colors is Poppy. This happy red is one of the best reds around. It combines with anything and just elevates the mood of a card instantly.

Concord & 9th is hosting an Instagram hop. You can join the hop HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

A Gift Box of Cards

December 11, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects featuring the new December release with Concord & 9th. My first card features the Burst of Cheer Set.

My second card uses the new Cheerful Flowers set by Kristina Werner for Concord & 9th.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Here is a look at the cute box I put together to hold six card & six envelopes. I used some 12 x 12 patter paper and followed a tutorial by Jennifer McGuire HERE.

The first card in the box uses the Our House Die Set.

This card features the Alpine Village.

This one is so fun using the Soda-Lighted set along with the Tea Blossom embossing folder.

This last card uses the Tree Lot Inlay die along with the Festive Fun set for the sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ornate Star

December 8, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing the project featuring the Ornate Star over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. I also added some shimmer vellum using one of the Nested Star dies. For the sentiment I used the Reverse Christmas Greetings sentiment strips.

SSS-Ornate Star, Reverse Christmas Greetings

You can check out the video of this project HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Warmest Wishes

December 6, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sending you a warm hello featuring the CZ Warmest Wishes stamp set.

I created a short reel to show how I created this card.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

Be of Good Cheer

December 2, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun Cyber Monday special with Simon Says Stamp. The adorable Be of Good Cheer set designed by Tim Holtz is FREE with any $25 purchase or more of Tim Holtz products.

I made two cards featuring the cute snowman & Santa. I used the CZ Ornament die to create a shaker and added sentiment using the Reverse Christmas Greetings Sentiment Strips.

You can check out the live showing Tim Holtz’s new Cyber Monday special HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® Party!

December 1, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining several talented designers in a huge DieCember® party to kick off the new release with Simon Says Stamp! I created a project with the new Woodland Treescape Die Set. I was amazed when I first saw this set. I think it is such a cool and unique new design that really draws the eye into this magical woodland scene.

I used one of the new Reverse Everyday EZ Strips for the sentiment.

You definitely want to check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for the full list of participants in the fun DieCember® party! Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® 2024!

November 30, 2024

Hi there! The new DieCember® 2024 release is live and full of all things festive and fun! I have a couple of projects to share using some of these new products.

My first card features the Hanging Leaf Ring die. I used Warmest Wishes for the sentiment.