Love is magical! Made With Love is fun and beautiful paper from Stampin’Up! that I am using to make some truly magical projects. Why magical? Because they are truly filled with love. Meaningful love that can truly make a difference in someone’s life. Never underestimate the power of a handmade card or project! Let’s take a look.
Meet the Valentine’s Accordion Fold Surprise Treat Holder. Long name for a relatively simple project. This beauty is based on my super popular Tea Advent Calendar. This one has 14 numbered pockets to count down to Valentine’s Day. The other ten pockets all have a sentiment on them AND a tag tucked in them with a Scripture verse. The love of God is truly the best love that there ever was, and we all need reminding of how precious we are in His sight.
If this is not what you would like to do, you can also put words of affirmation, meaningful quotes or promissory notes inside these pockets. The numbered pockets can hold fancy teas, wrapped chocolate squares such as Ghirardelli or Ferrero Rocher.
Disney Magic
Why not use Disney stickers to make this magical for your child, grandchild or the inner child of a big Disney fan? For this one I used White Willow 12 x 12 cardstock to make the pockets. I used two different embossing folders, All in a Row and Hearts of Love 3D to add lovely texture to them.
To add numbers to the pockets, I used the retired Give it a Whirl dies also from Stampin’Up! It’s good to hold on to your. favourites!
Video that shows my heart behind this project
Pdf Tutorial Available
Want to make this lovely and meaningful gift yourself? No worries! I have a fantastic pdf tutorial available for you. You can get it for FREE if you place an online order with me in Canada or in Europe. It’s also free for team members. If not, I am thrilled that you are willing to support my business with your purchase. Here is the link to make it easy for you. Remember, this tutorial includes the instructions for the Christmas Advent Tea Calendar as well.
Thanks so much for joining me today. It was indeed high time for me to write another blog post. Now you can also pin your favourite projects to find them again later. Perhaps consider subscribing to my YouTube channel where you can easily keep tabs on my latest work. Have a super day! Hugs from Holland, Jackie
Hello stampers. I am packing to fly back to Canada today but I just had to share with you this gorgeous card using the new Sophisticated Sled bundle. Oh how I love this bundle. It reminds me of my childhood on the farm where we had a sled just like this and where I sometimes went skating on the frozen creek in the valley on our farm. Do you have favourite childhood Christmas memories? Do they perhaps involve a sled and a pair of skates?
Sophisticated Sled Bundle
Not only are there great stamps in this set, but there are also dies that are independent of the stamps giving you even more creative versatility. Here is a photo of all the pieces that I made before doing a Stamping Through My Stash video as well as various shots of the completed card. I think this one is scheduled for sometime in September while I am traipsing across Nova Scotia with Gerard and visiting with my son Oliver and his wife Laura.
Inspiration
I have made this type of fun fold before, but I was inspired this time by the beautiful work of JilliBling
Be sure to check out her beautiful blog for more inspiration. I love this style of card because it really showcases your patterned paper and provides a stunning focal point for your intricate die creations. We will be making a version of this card at my St Jacobs Fall Retreat and there will be a complete pdf tutorial available in September! Stay tuned!!
Video Guide
Here is a short YouTube video to give you an even greater appreciation of this Sophisticated Sled bundle. I love ingenious way that the skates are but together with three separate dies!! Find my channel here so you stay up to date with my creations.
Thanks!!
Thanks so much for checking out my blog today, I hope you were inspired by my Sophisticated Sled creations. If you are looking for more inspiration, you can find it in my tutorials section of my blog. These are free with an online purchase of $60 or more but you can also purchase them anywhere in the world. I appreciate you!! If you live in Canada, you can also click on the links below to shop with me and make this gorgeous card at home.
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. Today I have a Sketched butterflies card for you using an emboss resist technique. One of the main reasons that I fell in love with Stampin’Up! is that their products made me feel artistic. I don’t draw well, but the stamp designers sure do, so I can use their stamps to make things of beauty. These sketched butterflies are truly beautiful.
Emboss Resist Video Tutorial
Rather than describing how you utilize this emboss resist technique, hop on over to YouTube to watch this video, it is so much fun to see this technique in action! Please let me know if you end up trying it yourself. I will also be demonstrating this technique at my St Jacobs Fall Retreat. You have until August 25th to sign up for a wonderful time. Come with a group of your friends and you will be making lasting memories and perhaps starting a new tradition!!
Thanks!!
Thanks for joining me today on my blog. If you live in Canada, you can click on the images below and you will be in my online store. Remember, our patterned paper is on sale for the month of August, 15% off!
If you placed an order in July, then you will have received an email with coupon codes for “bonus bucks”. Each coupon code is worth $6, so be sure to redeem them with an August order. I hope that you have enjoyed this emboss resist technique, have a super day!!
Well good morning stampers. I just couldn’t wait. I had to share these gorgeous sympathy cards with you. Go figure. I don’t blog for three months, and then I blog three times in one week. Perhaps you will love these cards as much as I do. The best part is that they make clever use of an amazing die!
Gorgeous Sympathy cards with just two dies!
It does feel a bit odd to use the word “die” in the same sentence as sympathy cards, but this time the word has a different meaning. A die is a shape made out of metal that is used to cut something out of paper using a die-cutting machine. Stampin’Up! has an awesome one called the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine. To see how I made the focal point with the dies, check out this one minute video (that is much quicker for me than taking step by step photos and then editing them all!)
After looking at these cards you might be wondering, where are the sentiments. Sometimes I prefer my cards without sentiments, but the day after making them I still wanted to see what they would look like with sentiments. Are you curious too? First I am going to share the closeups so you can see the lovely details in the patterned paper as well as the dies.
Closeups of the Sympathy Card focal points
My first one
This was the first card that I made in this series. I think I am partial to blue now even though I always thought my favourite colour was red!!
Sympathy Cards with sentiments from Comforting Thoughts
Have you discovered Comforting Thoughts? It really is an essential stamp set in anyone’s collection. It truly is perfect for sympathy cards and in other difficult situations. At the end of this blog post you will find a supply list. These are also links to my Canadian webshop if you would care to shop with me. As a thank you, you will receive a pdf tutorial bundle from me!
Thanks so much for joining me today! Have a super day.
Hello stampers! Have you seen the Expressions of Kindness kit? It is a stunner!! Not only are the cards gorgeous, but the envelopes are so pretty, you will want to cut them up to use as card elements. That is just what I did to make these cards. Take a look!
Expressions of Kindness Alternative Cards
Video Tutorial
Seeing is believing, and it is always nice to see the cards being made.
Enriching Lives
Kits are a great way to share your love of stamping with other people. Most people are yearning for connection these days, so why not invite your neighbours, your friends or your family members to come for a fun time of creativity? I would love to hear your stories if you decide to do this.
Thanks so much for joining me today, it has once again been WAY too long since I have blogged. If you have missed me here, please leave a comment to encourage me to be more consistent. Sending hugs from Holland!!
ps. the product list below doubles as my online store for Canadians!
Hello stampers and happy Tuesday to you. Time has once again slipped through my fingers when it comes to blogging. I hope that you missed me!! Perhaps you have been a part of my Fourteen Days of Love video series. These gorgeous cards were a part of that, and I now also have a complete tutorial bundle for you to either get for free with a purchase OR if you are a part of my team. Otherwise you can purchase it on my blog here.
One Design, Two Outcomes
I love it when you can make one design and use it for two completely different purposes. This started out as an adorable framed art project. I thought it would be perfect to give to a loved one so they can put it in their work space and be reminded that they are loved. What do you think?
It can also be made into a card which you can then mail anywhere in the world!! We often forget to tell our people how much we love them.
Of course, I am all about options. The card also has two choices: black mat or sweet sorbet mat?? Both have their charms as you will see.
Fun Little Bee Mine Tip
While the Bee My Valentine stamp set is adorable, the Bee Mine paper is over the top!!! You can cut myriad images out of this paper. Some of it is a little busy for my taste, so use it in small doses, OR cut out the adorable bees and use them as fun accents. For these cards I also fussy cut the jars and the honey pot. It really isn’t difficult and it makes for very affordable crafting.
The other great tip is to use white embossing on black cardstock for your sentiments. It really pops in contrast to the yellow and red backgrounds and it coordinates with the gingham ribbon. Repetition is a great design technique!
Valentine’s Day Present
For one day only, I am offering buy one get one free for pdf tutorials. This is how it works. Purchase one tutorial from me on my blog, then message me to let me know which tutorial you would like for free and I will send it to you. Valid on February 14, 2024 only.
Of course the very best present you can give yourself as a papercrafter is the starter kit. You can get the beautiful glass plate, silicone palette and gray shammy as a free bonus OR you can an extra $41 in product which is enough for you to be able to put the die cutting machine in your kit!!! Here is the link if you want to join my Canadian team. If you live in Europe, join my team here. Either way, I can promise you that we will have a LOT of fun together, plus I have 18 years of expertise as a demonstrator that I can share with you.
Bee Mine Video Tutorial
Seeing is believing, so here is a video tutorial for you. See first hand how I made these cards. You can pause and fast forward as often as you like, you are the boss!!! Thanks so much for joining me today. Hugs from Holland, Jackie
![Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102482 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/102482s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Real Red 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 102482 ]")
![All In A Row Embossing Folder [ 166989 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166989s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "All In A Row Embossing Folder [ 166989 ]")
![White With Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon [ 166979 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166979s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "White With Gold 3/8\" (1 Cm) Ribbon [ 166979 ]")
![Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167054 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167054s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Made With Love 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167054 ]")
![Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167071 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167071s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167071 ]")
![Love Notes 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Designer Series Paper [ 166985 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166985s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Love Notes 6\" X 6\" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Designer Series Paper [ 166985 ]")
![White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [ 166703 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166703s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "White Willow 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [ 166703 ]")
