She Stamps A Lot | Crystal Miller | Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have A Hoot

Posted by Crystal

· Monday, October 26th, 2020

Have a Hoot Step-by-Step

CASUAL
We kept things simple on the first version of this cute card. A few simple layers, a splash of color, ribbon, and a sentiment popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. This cheerful, little project takes just minutes to make and would be the perfect solution for a casual crafter workshop.

AVID
Step up the charming second card by running the tag through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Peek-A-Hoot Dies for a stitched-edge look. Fold the gold-trimmed satin ribbon in half, insert the ends through the hole in the tag, then pull them snugly through the loop at the end of the ribbon. We added a little extra pop to this card with a layer of Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper, some Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, and heat embossing.

STEPPED-UP AVID
Our fanciest card is a real hoot. We embossed the card front using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder, adhered die-cut branches, and added a strip of Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. Perfect!

Whoo wouldn’t love to have a Christmas cardmaking party featuring these cute, outdoorsy cards? We certainly wood . . . er . . . would!

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Jolly Gingerbread

Posted by Crystal

· Thursday, October 22nd, 2020

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly subscription service that offers unique papercrafting projects for crafters of any skill level! In these all-inclusive kits, subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set designed to encourage them to explore their creativity.

So, what’s in store for this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit? November’s cute, gingerbread-themed kit contains enough supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts! Whether it’s a gift card carrier, traditional card, or tasty-looking tag, this sweet and seasonal kit is the key to heartfelt holiday gifting.

The November kit contains enough supplies to create 15 gift card carriers. The kit’s contents can also be used to make traditional cards or gift tags. This kit allows you to customize your Christmas crafting! This month’s kit arrives in a collectible, gingerbread-themed box!

About the November Kit

Details

Kit contains enough supplies to create 15 gift card carriers and coordinating envelopes.
Kit contents can also be used to design traditional holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper projects.
Contents arrive in a collectible, special-edition box!
Project size: 2-1/4″ x 4″
Envelope size: 2-3/4″ x 4-3/8″
Coordinating colors: Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

Subscription Information

Subscribe to the November 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit from 11 October to 10 November at paperpumpkin.com! Be sure to select me as our demonstrator!

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Memories Wonder of the Season

Posted by Crystal

· Monday, October 19th, 2020

Do you have shoeboxes filled with old Christmas photos that somehow never make it into a scrapbook? Let’s face it—when the celebration is all over, sometimes you just want to put your feet up and get comfy with a good book. You’ll put those Christmas photos in a scrapbook someday . . . right?

Or maybe you’d like to start planning now how you and your customers will preserve those merry 2020 Christmas memories. Either way, we’ve got you covered with the perfect memory preservation solution: the Wonder of the Season Memories & More Card Pack.

This gorgeous collection has 48 cards in two sizes, 12 specialty cards with gold foil, and eight sticker sheets. The double-sided cards are perfect for card fronts—or for scrapbooks. Simply tuck them into our Variety Pack 6″ x 8″ (15.2 x 20.3 cm) Photo Pocket Pages with your photographs—maybe add a little journaling—and your page is done. Scrapbooking does not get easier than that!

In our second sample, we show how you can use these beautifully designed cards to step up a traditional 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) scrapbook page. Arrange them artistically on the page with a favorite photo. If you prefer, get fancy with the addition of embossing and some banner shapes (as we did here). Even with a little extra stamping or a few embellishments—these gorgeous scrapbook pages are so easy to put together that you’ll still have time to get cozy with your book and rest after the Christmas fun subsides.

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Simple Stamp Leaves

Posted by Crystal

· Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Simple stamping is fun for everyone. Whether you’re brand new to papercrafting or you just want to stamp a greeting to add to a plate of cookies, we all need ideas for quick cards.

To make simple cards with a touch of pizzazz, use the “stamp-off” technique as we did here with the Love of Leaves Stamp Set. 1) Ink the stamp. 2) Stamp the image. 3) Re-stamp the image one or more times without re-inking it. This technique gives your card sophistication and depth without a lot of effort—and you get several shades of ink from one ink pad. Just add a bow and a sentiment and you’re done!

You can always add a touch of color to a card using a simple Blender Pen trick. (We used the wheelbarrow image from the Autumn Goodness Stamp Set.) Stamp the image, then go over the stamped lines with the Blender Pen to color in the wheelbarrow. So fun! Plus, you’ve added a touch of artistry that doesn’t require a lot of effort.

We used the stunningly beautiful Autumn Greetings Stamp Set to create our final example—and to show you how stamped cardstock layers can add visual complexity without requiring a ton of work. Stamp one layer with a large stamp and adhere it to the card front. Then add a stamped tag—popped up with a Stampin’ Dimensional. It looks sophisticated, yet it’s easy to do. Simple stamping at its finest!

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Just Case It Christmas

Posted by Crystal

· Monday, October 12th, 2020

To CASE (Copy and Share Everything) is something nearly every experienced papercrafter does on a regular basis. You see a card in a catalog, for instance, focus on something you like about it, then re-create it with your own spin.

You can add layers or simplify the project, but the main point is to enjoy being inspired by the work of others. Our minds start working when we study and learn from a project someone else has made.

So pick up the catalog and look through the pages until you find something that really makes you want to pull out all your crafting supplies and start working. Copy the project, then use the following ideas to make it your own:

Copy the layout. Copy the color scheme. Copy the technique.

Our talented artist CASEd a card from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog to create samples for this article. Why not see what you can find in this great publication, then CASE a festive card? Whatever you do, have a fabulous time!

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Poinsettia Petals Step-by-Step

Posted by Crystal

· Thursday, October 8th, 2020

When creating projects, it’s important to consider the abilities of every customer—from beginner to avid crafters. By using similar products and the same layout, creating a card for every crafter to replicate is simple (and fun!).

CASUAL
To begin creating, stamp the sprig images on the card front in Cinnamon Cider ink. Stamp the flower in Real Red ink and the leaves in Shaded Spruce ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Tip: To create depth, stamp off the Two-Step Stamping flower and leaf dimensional images. Die cut the stamped images and adhere them to the card front. Stamp the sentiment in Cinnamon Cider ink on a Whisper White Cardstock label, adhere the label to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals, and you have a fabulously festive card in just minutes!

AVID
Step up the second card by adhering Designer Series Paper to the front. Brighten the poinsettia and leaves using Cinnamon Cider, Poppy Parade, Real Red, and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends. We also added a sprig cut from Copper Foil Sheets using the Poinsettia Dies. Tip: Fold the ribbon in half lengthwise before cutting the notches on each end.

STEPPED UP AVID
For our fanciest card, we adhered additional flowers and leaves, cut the label using the Tasteful Labels Dies, and added more Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper to the card front. We also took the artistry to an entirely new level by creating more light and dark contrast and expanding the color palette with Mint Macaron and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends.

The Poinsettia Place Suite is all you need to make your crafting wishes come true! With a curated suite of products, it’s super easy to get it all and start creating.

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ALL YOU CAN TAG BUFFET

Posted by Crystal

· Tuesday, October 6th, 2020

It’s that time of year to get your tags and cards ready, because from now until the end of the year, you won’t be able to get enough! The Tag Buffet Stamp Set is perfect for anyone!

And if you’re looking for a simple way to add variety to your projects, with just a few sheets of cardstock and your trusty Paper Trimmer, you can easily create three unique cards to highlight multiple stamps from this set.

For all of the cards above, we started with:

Tag Buffet Stamp Set The same ink colors (Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink) Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack (gold cord) Poppy Parade card base (3-1/2″ x 5″; 8.9 x 12.7 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock (3-1/2″ x 1″; 8.9 x 2.5 cm) Shimmery White Cardstock (3″ x 3″; 7.6 x 7.6 cm) Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper (2-1/2″ x 4″; 6.4 x 10.2 cm)

Ornament Card
Stamp, color, layer, adhere. This card is sure to please any stamper.

’Tis the Season Card
No trimming necessary. Switch the orientation of the card, stamp different images, and tie a bow.

With Love Card
Trim the Designer Series Paper into two 1-1/4″ x 4″ (3.2 x 10.2 cm) pieces and cut notches into the Coastal Cabana Cardstock.

What can you create with these same parts and pieces?

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WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!!

Posted by Crystal

· Saturday, October 3rd, 2020

World Cardmaking Day gives you the perfect reason to gather with family and friends (online or offline) to create a stack of greeting cards, ready for sending. Because crafting for varying skill levels can sometimes be challenging, we are providing you with three card ideas (hello, birthday, and thank you cards) stepped up to accommodate casual, avid, and artfully avid crafters. Isn’t it amazing how a few extra products or an added stamping technique can make such a difference to a project?

Are you ready for a World Cardmaking Day challenge? We are asking demonstrators, friends, family members and customers to help us collectively send 60,000 handmade cards around the world during World Card Sending Week (4–10 October). What better way to achieve that goal than by making multiples of cards in a short space of time! The Stamparatus is an excellent tool to help you achieve that goal. Take a look at our video for some simple and quick card inspiration!

Kits are the perfect product to break out when friends drop by for coffee, or if you want to make multiples of greeting cards in a relatively short amount of time. They’re also great for World Cardmaking Day projects! The Tag Buffet Project Kit (item 153649) from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog lets you create 30 beautiful gift tags–but guess what? You can make cards with this kit, too. It’s so easy when you add the coordinating Tag Buffet Stamp Set (item 153612), card bases, some bling and adhesive. See the video below for some fast tags-to-cards inspiration!

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Designer Series Paper Sale

Posted by Crystal

· Thursday, October 1st, 2020

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We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from our current catalogs! Now is a great time to stock up and save on some of our most popular paper designs! When you order please use host code: 2DQ2E6JX

There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.

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Posted by Crystal

· Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can purchase select cling and photopolymer stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year—you won’t want to miss out on these super savings! The sale will run 24 hours on 23 September 2020, Online: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM (MT) I set up a host code for this sale, when you order online please use host code: 2DQ2E6JX

Please see the flyer below

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