Heart's Delight Cards: Snow Scene

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Sunday, July 9, 2017

Carols of Christmas Sneak Peek II

Here's another card using the Early Release (August 1st) Carols of Christmas bundle. We see a LOT of deer here, so I love having the little deer stamp and matching die. I have ideas for more cards with that dear little deer, too!

We are heading into the hottest part of summer here, so it was fun making a card that reminds me of chilly winter days. Truth be told, I'd rather have cooler weather, from a comfort standpoint. It's easier to put on layers if you're cold. Of course my hubby, who was born in the desert Southwest, would disagree. He likes it warm....the hotter the better. He likes piles of blankets on the bed, while I'm kicking them off.

I used the Seaside embossing folder on Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper to make the snowdrifts. The glimmer paper is so much more dazzling in real life. Just can't get how sparkly it really is in a photo.

Remember, the Carols of Christmas bundle will be in the Holiday catalog that starts September 1st, but customers can order it during the early release starting August 1st. Since Bonus Days* are happening right now, that would be a great thing to use your coupons on!

* In July, for every $50 you spend (pre-tax/SH), you will receive a $5 email coupon from Stampin' Up! to be used in August.
Plus, you will get an entry into my July 21st drawing for the Coffee Café bundle if you use the Host Code on upper right sidebar! (Don't use the code if your merchandise totals $150 or more!)

Here's the "How To"
Deer: Whisper White scrap
Trees: Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper scraps
Snow: Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper 3" x 4-1/8"
Background: Color Theory ombre 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
Card base: Crumb Cake 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored & folded at 4-1/4"

Adhere DSP to card base. Rub embossing buddy over DSP and heat emboss greeting and stars with white embossing powder.
Use Seaside folder to emboss glimmer paper "snowdrifts", then cut in half, following the curved lines, so one half is slightly wider. Adhere wider half to card base.
Cut glimmer trees and randomly adhere to card with glue dots, saving one double tree for front.
Adhere smaller snow drifts to card with sticky tape or glue dots, covering tree bases. Adhere remaining trees to front.
Stamp deer on scrap using Soft Suede ink, die cut with coordinating die, and adhere to card with mini dimensionals.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Snowy Trees FMS255

It's been positively eons since I've played in any design challenges. This week I felt like taking a look around to see what tickled my fancy, and sketch challenge #255 over at Freshly Made Sketches caught my eye. I have always loved the clean look of my friend Jen Timko's cards, and I know she's on the design team there. *Waves* Hi, Jen!

This is the sketch we were to use as inspiration, and I have to tell you, I already have another card in mind using this layout!

Here's the "How To"
Image: Dapper Denim 2-7/8" x 4"
Snow: Whisper White 1-1/2" x 4"
Embossed overlay: Vellum 2-7/8" x 4"
Frame: Dapper Denim 3" x 4-1/8"
Banner: Dapper Denim 1/2" x 4-1/2"
Greeting: Whisper White Thick 1-1/4" x 3-1/2"
Embossed background: Fancy Frost DSP 4" x 5-1/4"
Card base: Whisper White Thick 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored and folded at 4-1/4"

Using the Stampin' Trimmer, carefully cut a 3/16" frame out of the larger Dapper Denim rectangle and set aside. Note: If you have rectangle dies, this process will be much easier. Just change the size as needed.
Adhere Fancy Frost DSP to card base.
Rub embossing buddy over smaller Dapper Denim rectangle and heat emboss trees from Greetings From Santa and Totally Trees in white. Tear Whisper White strip to mimic snowy hills and adhere under trees.
Emboss vellum using Softly Falling embossing folder and adhere over trees at corners, using rolled up glue dots.
Adhere frame to image with liquid glue and let dry.
Die cut greeting from strip of Whisper White Thick cardstock.
Cut a banner end in strip of Dapper Denim cardstock, and adhere greeting with liquid glue.
Adhere image to card, and use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach greeting/banner to card. Add the silver star from Metallic Enamel Shapes.

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Monday, August 8, 2016

Cold Hands, Warm Wishes - Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek

I do believe this Cookie-Cutter Christmas set is going to be one of those rare stamps sets where I use ALL of the stamps! As I was drifting to sleep the other night, I suddenly had the idea for this card pop into my head. That's not unusual...inspiration strikes in the middle of the night on a fairly regular basis. But the fact the I actually remembered it when I woke up is unusual! (I really need to keep a notebook and pen on my nightstand, lol.)

This little cutie just makes me smile all over my face. (S)he was a joy to color. (Is it a boy or girl? And does it really matter?) The paper igloo was so much easier to build than the real thing, using the Layering Circles and Layering Ovals Framelits, along with the Brick Wall embossing folder. Once again, I used the Seaside embossing folder to turn the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper into snow drifts.

Did you notice the tiny Dazzling Diamond snowflakes? Those were made using one of the pieces from the Detailed Santa Thinlits dies. It cuts seven at a time!

Stay tuned for more Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog sneak peeks - I have TONS more to make and share!

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