Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Color Hues Color Challenge #97 | You Are My Closest Friend

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It's time for us to share the next Hues of Color over at the Color Hues Challenge Blog! The colors that have been chosen for you to create with are Olive and Mustard for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
My card features florals from Spellbinders NEW Woodland Tales Collection and a sentiment from Bestie Sentiments. I love how the rustic design using the NEW Bark 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-116).

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Kraft A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Dark Chocolate Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Kraft Foiled Sentiment: 2" x 3/4"  
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Kraft A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
  • Cut Dark Chocolate Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5". Emboss panel with Bark 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-116).
  • Die Cut florals using Woodland Tales (S4-412) with Honey Mustard, Fresh Asparagus, Ripe Avocado and Brushed Gold card stock. 
  • Die Cut fern using Woodland Tales Fern (S2-412) with Fresh Asparagus and Ripe Avocado card stock.
  • Foil "You Are My Closest Friend" sentiment using Bestie Sentiments (BP-225) with Gold Foil
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Woodland Tales Gems (SCS-363).
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Make sure to head over to the Color Hues Challenge blog to join the fun and see what my talented teammates have created to inspire you!
Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Gina K. Designs | October 2024 Release

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The Gina K. Designs October 2024 Release is NOW available! You can find the FULL release in the store HERE or direct links at the bottom of the post. 

I'm excited to be joining Gina K. Designs for the October 2024 Release! I have a  card that I've created to share during tonight's LIVE Release Party over on the Gina K. Designs Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, and Twitch.
 
My card features the NEW Beautiful Day and Beautiful Patterns Background stamp. I also used the Double Stitched & Single Stitched Ovals and the Petite Flourish Embossing Folder.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Kraft Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" - Master Layout #1
Coral Reef Single Stitched Oval: 3 1/8" x 4 1/8"
White Double Stitched Oval: 3" x 4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Kraft Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5" using Master Layout #1. Emboss panel with Petite Flourish Embossing Folder.
  • Cut White A2 Panel and stamp floral using Beautiful Day stamp set with Peach Bellini and Jelly Bean Green ink. Add detail to image using the "Kissing" Technique with Beautiful Patterns Background stamp with Coral Reef and Fresh Asparagus ink. Stamp "Wishing You a Beautiful Day" sentiment with Black ink at the bottom of the image.
  • Die Cut floral image out using the Double Stitched Oval measuring: 3" x 4".
  • Die Cut Coral Reef Single Stitched Oval measuring: 3 1/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Assemble card. For added dimension the Kraft Panel and Coral Reef Oval are popped up with foam tape which are optional. 
  • Embellish with Angel Aura Rhinestones.
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Gina K. Designs
October 2024 Release
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Happy Stamping!!

Spellbinders | October 2024 BetterPress of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW October 2024 BetterPress of the Month Club Kit. Registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Clear Stamp and Die of the Month is called, Design A Plaid (BPOM-OCT24). For my sample card I paired it with the Santa from the Cozy Toes Slippers Large Die of the Month (DOML-OCT24).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Red Hot A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
BetterPress Porcelain Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Santa: 1 5/8" x 1 7/8"
BetterPress Porcelain Sentiment Strip: 3" x 1/4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Red Hot A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
  • Cut BetterPress Porcelain A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Using Design A Plaid (BPOM-OCT24) design a plaid background using Red Hot, Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus ink. Trim panel to measure: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8".
  • Die cut and assemble Santa using Cozy Toes Slippers Large Die of the Month (DOML-OCT24) with White, Barely Peach, Black, and Red Hot card stock.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Red & Green Enamel Dots, Glaze 'N Glue (Santa's Nose) and Diamond Stickles (Trim & Ball on Santa's Hat). 
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October 2024 Club Kits
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Monday, October 14, 2024

Spellbinders | October 2024 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW October 2024 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month Club Kit. There is also the Clear Stamp of the Month option if you don't want the coordinating die set. Registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Clear Stamp and Die of the Month is called, Holiday Besties (CDOM-OCT24).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Red & White Stripe Pattern Paper Strip: 4 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Red Hot Strip: 4 1/4" x 1/8"
Vellum Rectangle: 3" x 4 1/4"
Red Hot Stitched Rectangle: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
White Stitched Rectangle: 2" x 3 1/4"
Sentiment: 7/8" x 3/4"

Copic Markers Used:
Snowman: N0, N1 (Body); R02 (Cheeks); YR185 (Nose);Hat/Scarf: R24, R27, R29 
Penguin: W6, W8, W9, NO, N1 (Body); R02 (Cheeks); R24, R27, R29 (Scarf/Ear Muffs); YR18 (Beak/Feet); E23, E25, E27 and G82, R27 (Figgy Pudding/Holly)

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss panel with Puff Dotty 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-036)
  • Cut Red & White Stripe Pattern Paper strip measuring: 4 1/4" x 1 5/8" using Handmade Holidays 6x6 paper pad.
  • Cut Red Hot strip measuring: 4 1/4" x 1/8".
  • Die Cut Vellum Rectangle measuring: 3" x 4 1/4" using Precision Layering A2 A (S5-487).
  • Die Cut Red Hot Stitched Rectangle measuring: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" using Nested Tree Frame (S4-1376).
  • Die Cut 2 White Stitched Rectangle measuring: 2" x 3 1/4" using Nested Tree Frame (S4-1376). Trim one into a hillside measuring: 2" x 1".
  • Stamp Snowman and Penguin using Holiday Besties (CDOM-OCT24) with Black ink on White card stock. Color images with Copic Markers. Use coordinating dies.
  • Stamp "Sweet Winter Wishes" sentiment using Holiday Besties (CDOM-OCT24) with Black ink. Die Cut with coordinating dies.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellishments: Red & White Twine, Glaze 'N Glue (Snowman's Nose & Penguin's Beak), Diamond Stickles (Snowman's Hat & Penguin's Ear Muffs), Posca White Paint Pen (Add Polka Dots to Snowman's & Penguin's scarfs) and White Mini Snowflakes.
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October 2024 Club Kits
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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Spellbinders | October 2024 Small & Large Die of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW October 2024 Small & Large Die of the Month Club Kits. Registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW 2D Embossing Folder of the month is called, Festive Friends (DOM-OCT24). The bear & penguin in this set are ADORABLE!
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Sea Glass Embossed Panel: 4" x 5 1/4"
Bear: 3" x 3 1/2"
Penguin: 1 5/8" x 1 3/4"
Foiled Sentiment: 2 5/8" x 3/4"
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Sea Glass Panel measuring: 4" x 5 1/4". Emboss panel with Argyle Socks Embossing Folder (SES-043).
  • Die Cut Bear, Penguin, Lights and Star using Festive Friends Die of the Month (DOM-OCT). For the bear's sweater, emboss with Checkered Argyle Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-OCT24). Add brown ink highlights to bear with Charcoal Brown ink.
  • Foil "Snuggle Season" sentiment using All Seasons Winter Press Plate & Die (BP-172) with Red Foil.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Glaze 'n Glue (light bulbs) and Diamond Stickles (Star and Penguins Hat)
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The NEW Large Die of the Month is called, Cozy Toes Slippers (DOML-OCT24). You have the choice of 4 different slippers. For today's card sample I created Reindeer slippers.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Cheery Red Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Legs/Slippers: 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Timber Sentiment Banner: 3 3/8" x 5/16"
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Cherry Red A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Ink blend panel with Cherry Red and Charcoal Brown ink. Emboss panel with Joyful Candy Canes 3D Embossing Folder (3EOM-OCT24).
  • Die Cut Legs, Slippers and Sentiment using Cozy Toes Slippers (DOML-OCT24).
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish Reindeer's noise highlight with Glaze 'n Glue.
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Happy Stamping!!

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Spellbinders | October 2024 2D & 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kits

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW October 2024 Embossing Folder and 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kits. Registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW 2D Embossing Folder of the month is called, Checkered Argyle (EOM-OCT24). For my card sample I paired it with the new Festive Friends Die of the Month (DOM-OCT24) and a sentiment from the Cozy Toes Slippers (DOML-OCT24).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Embossed Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Bear: 3" x 3 3/8" 
Portobello Sentiment Banner: 3 3/8" x 5/16"
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss panel with  Checkered Argyle (EOM-OCT24). Use Corner Rounder (T-059) to round top 2 Corners. 
  • Die Cut Bear using Festive Friends Die of the Month (DOM-OCT24) using White, Portobello, Latte, Red Hot, Black Onyx and Handmade Holidays 6x6.
  • Die Cut " Warm & Cozy Wishes" using Cozy Toes Slippers (DOML-OCT24) with Portobello card stock.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Red & White Twine and Glaze 'N Glue (SCS-143) on the light bulbs.  
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The NEW 3D Embossing Folder of the month is called Joyful Candy Canes (3EOM-OCT24). For my card sample I paired it with a large Merry Christmas sentiment from the Festive Lights Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month (GOM-OCT24) and a sub sentiment from the Design A Paid BetterPress of the Month (BPOM-OCT24) foiled with Speckled Aura Foil (GLF-037).

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Red Hot Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Red Hot Foiled Merry Christmas Sentiment: 3 1/2" x 1"
Red Hot Sentiment Banner: 3 1/8" x 1/4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Red Hot A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Ink blend panel with Red Hot and Charcoal Brown ink. Emboss panel with Joyful Candy Canes (3EOM-OCT24). Add White and Gold paint splatters.
  • Foil "Merry Christmas" sentiment using Festive Lights Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month (GOM-OCT24) with Speckled Aura Foil (GLF-037) and Red Hot card stock. Die cut with coordinating die. Die cut 2 extra die cuts to stack.
  • Foil "Making Spirits Bright" sentiment using Design A Paid BetterPress of the Month (BPOM-OCT24) foiled with Speckled Aura Foil (GLF-037) and Red Hot card stock. Die cut with coordinating die. Die cut 2 extra die cuts to stack.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Gold Metallic Thread and Gold Glitter Drops.
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October 2024 Club Kits
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