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! Have you discovered the Online Exclusives section of products from Stampin’Up? These are not found in any catalog, only online. Today I am featured the Latte Love bundle which is a fabulous online exclusive. There is a whole suite of coordinating products called A Little Latte Suite Collection. I quite adore this suite, but then coffee is a huge part of my life. I am even learning to try a cappuccino once in a while because they are really pretty!! Together with my good friend and team member, Caroline, we held a fabulous class with this suite. I am planning to bring the samples along to my St. Jacobs Fall Retreat.
Some Details on this Latte Love card
It really is all in the details isn’t it?? I love the patterns in this designer series paper and the colour is just right. I love Lost Lagoon and Crumb Cake together. Add in some Early Espresso and Pool Party and it just looks fabulous!! Do you see those adorable little cups? The dies cut and emboss them at the same time.
Time to Spoil Yourself
Have you heard about my St Jacobs Fall Retreat? This is the second annual one and it will take place in a quaint Mennonite village right beside the famous Farmers Market. Imagine two days of stamping, laughing and sharing with your friends and soon to be friends. Lasting relationships are formed at these retreats, and I am so excited to be able to offer this to you. Registration closes on August 25, but there are still a few spots left for you and your friends!! Here is the link so you can check it out and decide if it is for you.
Testimonials
I can tell you how awesome this retreat is, but of course I am biased. It is much nicer to hear from other people what they thought of the experience last year.
Anne Wallace: “This was a fabulous, fun-filled weekend. My sister and I have already signed up for this year. To anyone who’s ‘on the fence’ about attending this retreat – jump off the fence and onto the list of attendees. This was the most amazing weekend last year and great value for the money. The instructions were clear and concise, (I’ve referred back to the instructions for several card ideas since then). The Goodie Bags were awesome. Friendships were begun and/or renewed and I truly believe a great time was had by all who attended. Don’t hesitate and miss out on this great opportunity!”
Sharon Verbeem: “We had loads of fun“
Marion Greenlund
Every retreat is unique and I am a firm believer that just the right mix of people attend each retreat. Blessings abound!! I really hope that YOU can be a part of it too. If your heart and soul are stirring as you read this, then I hope I can help you make it a reality.
The Theme of the Retreat
The theme of the retreat this year is Reindeer Fun. You will get a 20 card pdf tutorial and a goodie bag worth $140!! There will be lots of samples to inspire you and a host of new products for you to play with as well. This all happens in a gorgeous floor to ceiling windowed room that will make you feel like you are at an official Stampin’Up! event. Throughout the weekend I will be doing stamping demonstrations so that you will go home having learned some new tips and tricks to make you an even better card maker!! Ready to have some unforgettable fun? Click this link to sign up and share this blog post with anyone who you think will also love an event like this. Sharing is caring!!
There will be a “latte love” shared at this event. Be sure to take your phone so you can take lots of pictures!!
Hello stampers and happy Saturday to you. Today I have some Meandering Meadow corner fold over “fun-fold” cards for you. This technique is not super difficult, but it IS a lot of fun and is perfect with the Meandering Meadow paper. Perhaps you are not aware of this beautiful paper, and I totally understand that. It is one of the lovely “online exclusives” products that can only be found online. No worries, I will have a link for you to click on in the product list at the end of my blog post.
The Sketch
I find it helpful to have a diagram where I can see where the cutting lines are and where the score lines are. Measurements are helpful too!
The Cards
I made the card in two different variations, one in Very Vanilla and one in Petal Pink. Let’s take a look. (I do have to say, this type of card is very difficult to photograph well!)
Below you will see a short video on how the Corner Fold Over card opens up and what it looks like inside.
Video Tutorial
Would you like to see how the card is actually made? Check out my video on YouTube. It’s much easier than it looks, especially if you have the sketch that I shared at the beginning of this post.
Where to find it?
The Meandering Meadows suite is only available online, it is not in any of the catalogs. Look under the category “online exclusives”. If you live in Canada, you’re lucky! Just click on the images below in the product list to shop with me. We’ll both be happy!! Early Merry Christmas to you. Have a super day.
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. Today I am sharing quite an incredible card with you. It’s called a double easel fold card, but my favourite part is the way the beautiful Aspen dies cut out creates the perfect backdrop for the pretty bird. This was NOT my original idea, it was cased from Jo Blackman. You can see her card here.
Double Easel Fold Card
Here is a photo of the card that I made. Soft Seedlings was the stamp set that Jo used for her leaves, but this set is now retired, so I used the Autumn Leaves bundle from the holiday mini. If you are Canadian you can simply click on the links below in the product list to order them for yourself!
Here you can see the side view. I added coins (10 cent euro coins) to add weight to the bottom of each fold so no mechanism is needed inside to keep the lovely fold.
Video Tutorial
You will find it most helpful to take a quick peek at my video so you can get the measurements and see how the card is put together. There are some great colouring tips for colouring with watercolor pencils as well. Take this opportunity to subscribe to my YouTube channel as well so you don’t miss out on any future videos.
Perfect for Christmas
Perched in a Tree as well as the Aspen dies would be truly lovely for your Christmas cards this year. Did you know that you can also alter the die to make it even more versatile? Check out this blog post to see what I did with it.
I am excited to play with these products a little more and create some stunning Christmas cards with it too. This set is so versatile since it can be used for many different seasons and occasions. Thanks for joining me today, have a super day!!
Hello stampers and happy Monday to you. Today I am sharing a really lovely card that features a stunning fold with just one die!! This card looks so complicated but it really isn’t! That’s my favourite kind.
Why Grassy Grove?
I was checking the Inventory Status report to help me decide which suite to feature for August and I realized that all the suites that I wanted to use are backordered. Then I saw the beautiful Grassy Grove on my shelf and thought I would show it some love. It has long been a favourite of mine, and I just recently was able to purchase some New Horizons paper that coordinates with this suite perfectly. Take a look at the photo.
That’s right. If you don’t have this stamp set and dies yet, I will send you ten sheets of the beautiful New Horizons paper for free. Then you will be able to make this stunning card too.
Weekly Cheer Corner Video
Did you miss my weekly Monday Cheer Corner video? Every Monday at 10am EST I go live on my Facebook page to make a Cheer Corner card. You can nominate someone to receive this card; anyone who needs a little cheer. Together we CAN change the world one card at a time. Click below to watch the video tutorial. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. I would very much appreciate it if you would also click on the share button.
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. Today I am going to share my five most viewed videos and I would like you to pick your favourite. The one with the most votes will get recreated with current products! I am excited to share this walk down memory lane with you. Can you believe that I have posted 593 video on YouTube? I think the oldest one is from 2017.
Video Number One: Faux Leather Technique
I have since done a new Faux Leather technique video, you can see that one here.
Video Number Two: Twisted Pop-Up Card Tutorial
Here is the link to an old blog post that features a different twisted pop-up card that has a nautical theme. I really do love this fancy fold card!
Video Number Three: Love it, Chop it
Here is the link to my blog post where I talk about the love it, chop it mentality and how it can really change how you use your paper!
Video Number Four: Super Quick Way to Mount Your Cling Stamp Sets
I need to add a disclaimer to this video. While this trick CAN save you a lot of time, sometimes there can be an error in the matching of the sticker sheet to the stamps. When this happens, there is no going back. You will not be able to take the stickers off after they are on. So look carefully before you begin to see if there are any discrepancies.
Video Number Five: Stamping on Embossing Folders
This one is a lot of fun. Today I am trying something new. I am spreading embossing paste on my card, letting it dry slightly, and then pressing the embossing folder into it. Stay tuned for how it turns out!
What do YOU Think?
Well, what’s the verdict? Which of these videos should recreate using current products? It sure is fun to see what was being used five or six years ago and how I have also changed!
I hope you have fun with this and I am looking forward to hearing from you what the verdict will be. Have a super day and happy stamping. Thanks for checking out my blog today.
Don’t Forget!
For the month of July you can earn Bonus Bucks. You get a $6 digital coupon for every $60 that you spend. You can redeem these coupons in August. It works out to 10% off which is nice.
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