Here is the other card we made in last month’s technique class…

Stamps: Welcome Christmas
Paper: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Deck The Halls Specialty DSP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler ½” Seam Binding, Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons, Basic Pearls, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges

Measurements:

Always Artichoke: 4 ¼” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” & 6 3/8”, 4 ¼” square
Cherry Cobbler: 4” x 4”
Crumb Cake: 3 ¾” x 3 ¾”
Deck The Halls DSP: 3 ¾” x 1 ½”
Very Vanilla: 2” x 4”
Ribbon: 6”

For step-by-step directions and video instruction on easel cards, visit this tutorial on Splitcoaststampers. Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Stamp images © 2010 Stampin’ Up!®

Here is one of the cards we did in last month’s technique class. I saw a similar card on the display boards at Stampin’ Up!’s 2009 Convention. I don’t know who thought up the original concept.

Stamps: Four The Holidays, Northern Hearts
Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Candy Cane Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Swirls Scribbles Sizzlit Die, Heart to Heart Punch, 2” x 1 3/8” Oval Punch, 1 3/8” x 5/8” Oval Punch, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, ½” Circle Punch

Measurements:

Night of Navy: 5 ½” x 8 ½”
Bashful Blue: 4” x 5 ¼”
Whisper White: 4” x 2”
Real Red: scrap to punch out nose
Early Espresso: 3” x 3” for antlers (sizzlit die)
Crumb Cake: scrap to punch out belly (2” x 1 3/8” Oval) – cut in ½
Chocolate Chip: scrap to punch out body (1 ¾” circle), head (2” x 1 3/8” Oval) and hooves* (Heart to Heart punch)
Basic Black: scrap to punch out mouth (1 3/8” x 5/8” Oval)
Candy Cane Specialty DSP: 2” x 1 ¼” for hymnal
Ribbon: 5”

*For the hooves, I used the wider, right-hand heart from the Heart To Heart punch. I cut off each top of the heart to get two hooves and then I cut a little triangle groove out of each.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Stamp images © 2010 Stampin’ Up!®

I just love this stamp set! The beautiful flower and leaf designs in rich autumn colors make this card a picture perfect Thanksgiving greeting. Tone-on-tone leaves stamped in the background on a print from the Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series paper give it a wonderfully-worn look that complements the rustic floral focal piece perfectly.

Stamps: Day Of Gratitude
Paper: Cajun Craze, Naturals Ivory, Old Olive, Autumn Spice Specialty DSP
Ink: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Old Olive
Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals, Color Spritzer Tool, Distressing Essentials, Linen Thread, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project, text and image © 2010 Stampin’ Up!®

I’m going to be offline tomorrow enjoying Thanksgiving with my family so I wanted to take a moment today and express my thanks to my blog readers and customers. I am very thankful to be part of the stamping community and all of the wonderful, inspiring people I get to associate with. Papercrafting has really enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined.

So a huge thanks to each and every one of you. May the blessings of this Thanksgiving fill your hearts and home!

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A trio of stamped leaves in sensational autumn colors tied around a seasonal candle is all you need to create a gorgeous gift of gratitude for close family and friends this Thanksgiving. The eye-pleasing paisley pattern on these leaves adds an element of elegance that will compliment almost any style of home décor.

Stamps: Paisley Prints
Paper: Very Vanilla
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Champagne Glass Glitter, Linen Thread, 1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project, text and image © 2010 Stampin’ Up!®

Bring an extra tricky treat to the Halloween party! Stampin’ Up!’s® Nite Owl Designer Series Paper is the perfect solution for transforming product packaging from ordinary to extraordinarily spooky. Black Waffle Paper and Linen Thread top the bottles nicely for a grim effect, almost as if to warn that this beverage isn’t for everyone.

Stamps: Dark & Dreary
Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Waffle Paper Asst 2, Night Owl DSP
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Raven 1/2 Inch Lace Trim, Spooky Night Rub-Ons, Pewter Build-A-Brad,

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2010 Stampin’ Up!®

Last week I showed you the Bigz Candy Wrapper die. Well here’s another take on that…you can enclose one end of the candy wrapper and create a little treat box.

Stamps: Fang-Tastic
Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Watercolor Paper, 12×12 Subtles Textured Card Stock
Ink: Jet Black Stazon Soft Suede, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz 1/2 Inch Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Aqua Painter, Scallop Oval Punch, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Tasteful Trim Bigz Die, Bigz Candy Wrapper Die, natural hemp twine & stampin dimensionals

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2010 Stampin’ Up!®

Update: I’ve had questions about how to enclose one side to make the box. Here’s instructions:

This shadow box was created using the Trick or Treat letterpress plate. Letterpress plates add a whole new dimension to your stamping projects. You can use these plates with the Big Shot machine to add an ink debossed look to cards, invitations, accents for scrapbook pages, home décor, and more. This Trick or Treat plate gives you a nice bold and taunting option for a banner or greeting that coordinates with the 1800s London Halloween suite of products.

Watch Stampin’ Up! facilitator, Shannon West, demonstrate how to use letterpress plates…

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