Take it to Heart Valentine

Supplies:
Stamps: Take It To Heart (125520 - W; 125522 - C); Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Ink: Pretty In Pink (101301); Basic Gray(109120)
Card Stock: Naturals White (102316) 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”; 3 3/4” square; Scraps to create
impressed squares and sentiment; Pretty In Pink (100459) 4” square; 2 1/4” x 3/4” for
sentiment matte
Other Supplies: 1/2” Scallop Dots Pretty In PInk Ribbon (124141), Stampin' Sponges (101610), Stampinʼ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Full Heart Punch (119883), Big Shot (113439), Texture Impressions Embossing Folders: Adorning Accents (125601); Stripes (123128);
Houndstooth (123134); Square Lattice (119976); Perfect Polka Dots (117335); Elegant
Lines (119277); Petals-a-Plenty (116824); Vintage Wallpaper (120175); Snow Burst
(124096)
Optional: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

Directions:
1. Score and fold the 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” piece of Naturals White card stock to create your card
base.
2. Run each of the scrap pieces of Naturals White card stock through the Big Shot, using a
different embossing folder for each piece. Use the 1 1/4” square punch to create a
square of each embossed design. (Or, if you prefer, you can first punch the squares
and then run them through the Big Shot. I create a larger piece of textured card stock
that allows me to make more than one card.)
3. Attach the nine embossed, punched squares onto the solid square of the 3 3/4” square
of Naturals White card stock. Edges of each smaller square should meet up tightly but
not overlap.
4. Attach the 3 3/4” card stock piece from the last step onto the 4” square piece of Pretty in
Pink card stock. Next, apply adhesive on the back of each edge of the Pretty in Pink
card stock square, lay the Pretty in Pink Scalloped Dots ribbon across the front and
wrap the ends to the back, using the adhesive around the edges to secure the ends.
Adhere this piece to the card front.
5. Now itʼs time for stamping. Take the heart image from the Take It To Heart stamp set
and, using Pretty In Pink ink, stamp it onto a scrap piece of Naturals White card stock,
using the Full Heart heart punch to punch out the image.
6. Use the Happy Valentineʼs Day sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. Ink it
with Basic Gray ink, and stamp off ONE time before stamping on the scrap piece of
Naturals White card stock. Trim to fit on the Pretty in Pink matte card stock.
7. Use a sponge and Pretty in Pink ink, sponge the edges of both the punched heart
image and the stamped sentiment piece.
8. Attach the sentiment piece to the 2 1/4” x 3/4” piece of Pretty In Pink card stock. Use
Stampinʼ Dimensionals on the back of both the sentiment and heart, then attach to card
front.
 

Your card is complete and ready to use!

Thanksgiving Gift

Stamps: French Foliage 120845(w), 121166(c)
Cardstock: Peach Parfait 119794, Very Vanilla 101650, Cajun Craze 119684, Spice Cake designer series paper 124003
Ink:  Classic Stampin' Pads: Old Olive 100702, Cajun Craze 119671, Daffodil Delight 119667
 Accessories:  3/8" Velvet Stitched Ribbon 125637,  Big Shot with Naturally Serif decorative strip sizzlet 113453 , Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets 120805, glue dots 103683

Directions:
1.  click here for tutorial on box
2. Punch one Decorative Label in very vanilla and one in cajun craze.  Cut the cajun craze one in half lengthwise and glue to the back of the vanilla one as a border (see photo).
3. Attach a piece of ribbon around the box about 1.5" from the bottom.  Attach the label over the ribbon.
3. Cut a 2"x7" strip of designer paper and multipurpose adhesive sheet and stick together.  Cut into small squares and place over the letters on the Naturally Serif strip to spell "Thankful".  Run through the Big Shot.  Peel and stick the letters onto the label and ribbon.  TIP: start in the center with N and work out.

Elegant Hand-Penned Holiday Card

Embossing just says "fancy"!  And you do two types on this card--but it's really not a fussy card to make.

Supplies needed:

Stamp sets: Hand-Penned Holidays 124310(w), 124312(c) and 115026(w)
Cardstock: Always Artichoke 105119, Cherry Cobbler 119685
Ink: VersaMark Pad 102283
Accessories:  Big Shot with Framed Tulips Embossing Folder 121809, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder 109129, Heat Tool 100005, Basic Pearl Jewels 119247

Directions:

1.  Cut Always Artichoke cardstock 11" x 4-1/4", score on the long side at 5-1/2" and fold for card base.

2.  Cut Cherry Cobbler cardstock 5-1/4"x4", insert in Framed Tulips embossing folder and run through the Big Shot.

3.  Ink Merry Christmas with VersaMark, stamp it at bottom of cardstock and sprinkle with the gold embossing powder.  Tap off excess and use Heat Tool until set.

4.  Ink the large pine tree with VersaMark and stamp onto cardfront.  Add pearls and attach to card base, centering with about 1/8" border.

Cozy Lodge Christmas Card

Send warm Christmas greetings with this easy-to-make card.

Supplies needed:

Stamp sets: Hand-Penned Holidays 124310(w), 124312(c) and Autumn Days 115452(w), 120000(c)

Cardstock: Garden Green 102584, Whisper White 100730, Frostwood Lodge designer series paper 124002

Ink: Garden Green 102272, Cherry Cobbler 119669

Accessories:  5/8" Satin Chocolate Chip ribbon 125327, Stampin' Sponges 101610, glue dots103683

Directions:

1.  Cut Garden Green cardstock 8-1/2"x 5-1/2", score on the long side at 4-1/4" and fold to make card base.

2.  Cut a piece of Frostwood Lodge designer series paper 5-1/4" x 4" and adhere to card front.

3.  Cut a piece of chocolate chip ribbon 5-1/2" and adhere to card front with glue dots.

4.  Cut a piece of whisper white cardstock 4-1/4" x 2".  Ink the greeting with cherry cobbler ink and stamp onto whisper white.  Sponge around the edge with cherry cobbler ink.

5.  Ink the pine branch design from Autumn Days stamp set in Garden Green.  Stamp once onto scrap paper, than onto the image panel in the upper left corner.  Repeat for lower right corner.  Attach to card front over the ribbon.

Thanksgiving Place Cards

If you're hosting the holiday meal, chances are you will be busy days ahead with preparations so here are two quick and simple ways to add a decorative touch and keep your guests in order!

Supplies needed for the shabby chic design:
Stamp set: Hand-Penned Holidays 124310(w), 124312(c)
Cardstock: Soft Suede 115318, Very Vanilla 101650
Ink: VersaMark pad 102283, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker 120973
Accessories: 1/2" Peach Parfait Poly-Stitched Ribbon 119264, Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine 123124, crop-A-dile 108362, Modern Label Punch 119849

Directions:
1. Cut a piece of Soft Suede cardstock to 4-1/4"x 4", score and fold on the 4" side in the middle at 2".  Tear off one edge.
2. Ink the Give Thanks sentiment with VersaMark and stamp onto the folded piece.
3.  Cut a 5" piece of Peach Parfait ribbon.  Use Crop-A-Dile to punch two holes in the top left corner.  Starting on front side, push each end of the ribbon through a hole. Flip the cardstock over, crisscross the ribbon ends and poke back through the holes.  Adjust and trim ends.
4.  Punch out the Modern Label shape from Very Vanilla cardstock.  Using the soft suede marker write the guest's name.  Trim off one end with scissors, punch a hole with the crop-a-dile, and attach with the baker's twine. (see photo)




 Or maybe you prefer a more casual look.  The waffle paper works as a napkin ring.

Supplies needed:
Stamp set: French Foliage 120845(w), 121166(c)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla 101650
Ink: Cajun Craze 119671, Daffodil Delight 119667, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker 120973
Accessories: Waffle Paper (metallic gold) 120984, Hemp Twine 100982, Stampin' Sponges 101610, Decorative Label Punch 120907, Crop-A-Dile 108362

Directions:
1.  Punch out a Decorative Label in Very Vanilla cardstock.
2.  Ink up the large oak leaf with Cajun Craze and stamp onto the label.  Write guest's name using the soft suede marker.  Sponge the edge's with Daffodil Delight.
3.  Punch a hole in the corner with the crop-a-dile.
4.  Cut a piece of waffle paper 12" long. Rotate the piece and cut in thirds, approx. 3" wide each.  Tie one length of waffle paper around the napkin.  Tie on the tag with hemp twine.

Halloween Treat

Supplies needed:

STAMPS: Teeny Tiny Wishes 115360w

INK: Pumpkin Pie 105216 and Old Olive 102277 Classic Stampin' Pads

CARDSTOCK: Old Olive 100702,  Pumpkin Pie 105117, Whisper White 100730

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES: Modern Label Punch 119849, Extra-Large Oval Punch 119859, Stampin' Sponges 101610, Cellophane Bags 124134, glue dots 103683, Anywhere Glue Sticks 104045




Directions:

1. Punch 3 ovals in Pumpkin Pie, sponge edges with Pumpkin Pie.  Glue together

to form a pumpkin--see picture.
2.  Punch 1/2 a Modern Label punch in Old Olive and glue behind pumpkin for a stem.
3. Stamp greeting in Old Olive onto whisper white. Punch out with Modern Label Punch. Glue to front of pumpkin.
4. Fill cellophane bag, close top, attach pumpkin with glue dots.

Spice Cake Fall Card

Supplies Needed:


Stamps: Button, Button 122026(w), 122040(c)

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi 108641, Chocolate Chip 102128, So Saffron 105118, Spice Cake desiger series paper 124003

Ink:  Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad 100702

Tools and Accessories: In Color Designer Printed Brads 122940, Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch 119882 Big Shot with Daisy #2 Bigz Die 114520, glue dots 103683, adhesive, paper cutter, scissors


Directions:

1. Cut Wild Wasabi cardstock to 8-1/2"x4-1/4", score and fold in half (at 5-1/2") to make card base.
2. Ink up 2 or 3 button stamps with the Old Olive stamp pad and stamp the front of the card.
3. Trim a piece of the Spice Cake paper to 4"x 3-1/4".
4. Punch a scalloped edge along the long side of a piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock.  Trim the scallop off at about 3/4".  Cut this strip in 1/2 and layer behind the Spice Cake piece, trimming the ends.
5. Cut a piece of ribbon 4-1/2" long.  Lay ribbon on Spice Cake paper about 3/4" from bottom and attach ends to the back with glue dots.  Attach the whole panel to card front, centered.
6. Place 3 layers of So Saffron cardstock on the die and run through the Big Shot.  Use the small and medium flowers.  Stack the flowers, offsetting slightly to show all the petals.  You can use a little glue near the center to hold the layers in place.  Secure with the brad.  Attach to the card with glue dots.