‘Tis the Season

Greetings! I have really been giving the Peaceful Pines stamp set and the Perfect Pines coordinating dies from Stampin’ Up! quite the workout. My card was inspired by Kimberly Van Diepen, whose words “Don’t make crafting so difficult” really resonated with me. So I set out to re-create her card and ended up with one quite a bit different! But that’s okay, that’s why we all share our creations…

SKP Watermarked Photos5-034I used a ton of product on this card so I’ll just share it below and not drag it out here, but I did want to point out the envelope. It’s made with Stampin’ Up!’s Real Red Envelope Paper, available in the holiday catalog. Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have been asking for a lightweight envelope paper for a few years and I am delighted to say that it’s perfect!! Creating an envelope was a snap because the paper creases so easily. I love lined envelopes so I used this tutorial to create my matching envelope liner.

I had to make my envelope a little larger than usual because I got a bit carried away with the Stampin’ Dimensionals between each layer, but creating my own envelopes gave me the latitude to do so and I really like the finished card 🙂

I love the pop of color the washi tape adds…I always forget to use it, how about you?

And here’s a shot of the inside of the card…

SKP Watermarked Photos5-035Thanks for stopping by today! I’m in full Christmas card mode, hoping to get them in the mail the first week of December…fingers crossed!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler and Crushed Curry by Stampin’ Up!

Pattern Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Pack

Specialty Paper: Real Red Envelope Paper by Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive by Stampin’ Up!

Stamps:  Peaceful Pines by Stampin’ Up!

Dies: Perfect Pines Framelits Dies by Stampin’ Up!

Tools:  MISTI

Embellishments: Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine by Stampin’ Up!; misc red sequins

Peaceful Pines…Take 2

Peaceful Pines...Take 2 Hello! I’m back today with another card made with the Peaceful Pines stamp and die set. The stamp set and this plaid pattern just pair so beautifully I had to use them together again!!

Peaceful Pines...Take 2And the “falala” die cut just cracks me up…how can you not smile at it 🙂 The Home for Christmas Enamel Dots make the perfect trimming for my white, heat embossed Christmas tree. I’m on a roll with this set, I hope you love it too!

Wishing you joy and blessings!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Real Red, and Mossy Meadow by Stampin’ Up!

Pattern Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Pack (6×6)

Ink: Versamark Ink

Stamps:  Peaceful Pines by Stampin’ Up!

Dies: Peaceful Pines, Seasonal Frame Thinlit Dies, and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!; Stitched Mats: vals by Lil ‘Inker.

Tools:  MISTI; Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder and Heat Tool by Stampin’ Up!

Embellishments: Home for Christmas Enamel Dots

Playing with Peaceful Pines

Playing with Peaceful PinesPeaceful Pines is a versatile new stamp set from Stampin’ Up! that comes with coordinating dies as an added bonus. I have been having fun creating with it all week! The pattern paper is from the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Pack. This paper pack comes in the standard 12″ x 12″ size and a new 6″x6″ size. The colors include Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow, giving you lots of options to work with.

Playing with Peaceful PinesAnd those little snowflake stamps? Included in the stamp set and perfect for covering smudges!! Here I embossed them in silver for an added sparkle.

Love, love, love this stamp set…I will be back with more cards to share!

Wishing you joy and blessings!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White and Mossy Meadow by Stampin’ Up!

Pattern Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Pack (6×6)

Ink: Versamark Ink; Mossy Meadow by Stampin’ Up!

Stamps:  Peaceful Pines by Stampin’ Up!

Dies: Peaceful Pines and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!

Tools:  MISTI; Embossing Buddy, Silver Embossing Powder and Heat Tool by Stampin’ Up!

Embellishments: None