Welcome back to the Cardz 4 Guyz biweekly challenge. I want to thank all of you who played along with my stars theme for challenge #331. Our host for challenge #332, Jolanda, chose Fall Colors, especially browns, for the theme. When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to see the rest of the projects from the other design team members. As always, I’m blown away by the creativity and individuality when interpreting the challenges. We’d love to have you play along, so please upload your creations to our gallery.
I chose to use Pretty Peacock and copper from the Autumn Leaves suite and Very Vanilla, Burlap ribbon, along with Crumb Cake for my browns.
Here’s my fall card:
This absolute wonderful sentiment is the one I am using on the front of all the Thanksgiving cards I am making this year. I have a retired “Happy Thanksgiving” stamp for the inside, but this sentiment on the front reminds me that change can be a very positive thing.
What I Did:
The Pretty Peacock base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
After I ran the Very Vanilla. cardstock through the Cut & Emboss machine using the Falling Leaves embossing folder, I trimmed it to 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
The Very Vanilla inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches as well.
I used the dotted die from Autumn Leaves for the top right-hand corner of the Very Vanilla.
The large leaf was cropped from the specialty DSP from the Autumn Leaves suite and die set.
Then, I trimmed another piece of the specialty DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap. I punched a 1-inch circle of the Pretty Peacock DSP for the envelope seal.
The veins and smaller leaves were cropped from Pretty Peacock. I used one of the basics embossing folders on the smaller pair of leaves.
I cropped the branches from copper foil and Pretty Peacock cardstock, again using dies from Autumn Leaves.
The burlap ribbon is part of a two-pack of Real Red and Burlap ribbon rolls. Simply wrap a length around the Very Vanilla cardstock and adhere on the back using tear & tape.
The large leaf and the sentiment are adhered using dimensionals. I used multipurpose liquid glue for the rest of the elements.
Add dimensionals to the back of the Very Vanilla cardstock and adere to the card base.
The final touch for the front was to add 3 speckled dots, again from the Autumn Leaves Suite.
I’m pretty please with the way this card turned out. I probably should’ve used more browns, but hope I got enough on the card to meet the challenge theme.
CAS(E), or Copy and Selectively Edit, challenges are always inspiring, and this week’s challenge is no different.
Here is the inspiration card:
I love the off-center nest stars because they create so much interest. The little addition of ribbon on the right side is just enough for this card. It all combines for a gorgeous holiday card.
Here’s my CASE:
While I chose to center this card, I can see myself creating an off-center version in my very near future, as in tomorrow. I did create a semi-nested layer of sycamore leaves to kind of mimic the nested stars.
This card reminds me of my childhood. I grew up on the south shore of Long Island, and I miss everything about fall. Central Florida does not have fall. As a matter of fact, it reached 90 degrees a couple of days this past week. At this time of year, I fondly remember my childhood me raking leaves into huge piles around the yard. The most fun of the day always involved running up to and jumping into at least one pile of those leaves. We didn’t even mind having to rake them again (or maybe we did and there’s a block in my memory). I remember the cool, brisk weather, how the pile of leaves smelled and felt, and how much harder it was to rake up the crushed leaves than it was the full size ones.
The CASEing Process
I have to admit that this card did not come together easily at all. I had stamped and cropped/emobssed the leaves earlier this week for a different card idea altogether. I’ve been looking at those pieces, moving them around, and setting them aside again all week. The only thing I knew for sure before tonight was that the base mat would be Merry Merlot. That’s it.
I’d previously stamped the large oak leaf with Merry Merlot on the same color cardstock. I used 3 different patterns from the Come to Gather DSP for the smaller leaves. Everything else was basically leftovers from other cards. If you saw the back of all the layers before I started putting everything together, you would have been looking through the card to my desk. As it turned out, I really like the color combination and will be using it again.
The large oak leaf and the checked one are adhered down with glue dots. I hoped the glue dots would give just a hint of height off the base so it wouldn’t just be flat. After dry-fitting the other three leaves, I figured out where the dimensionals needed to go. Some dimensionals needed to be doubled, but it’s not an issue since it will be hand-delivered. I knew I wanted a white piece of cardstock for the sentiment, but didn’t want stark white. Therefore, I used the splatter stamp from the Gather Together set and stamped off Pretty Peacock three times each before stamping on the banner. The ribbon is tucked up under the three smaller oak leaves and the sentiment is popped up on two layers of dimensionals.
Finishing Touches
After adding a piece of DSP to the envelope flap and stamping a Merry Merlot maple leaf on the front, bottom left corner of the envelope, I’d finished this set. I now have eleven of the sixteen Thanksgiving cards I need, and November hasn’t even started yet. All is well. Life is good.
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Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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Supplies
Come to Gather stamp set, item # 150589
Come to Gather DSP, item # 150454
Stitched Shapes Dies, item # 145372
Gathered Leaves die set, item # 150662
Whisper White cardstock, item # 100730
Merry Merlot cardstock, item # 146979
Pretty Peacock cardstock, item # 150880
Merry Merlot ink pad, item # 147112
Pretty Peacock ink pad, item # 150083
Come to Gather Ribbon combo pack, item # 150456
Medium Whisper White envelopes, item # 107301
Stamping Dimensionals, item # 104430
Tombow Liquid Adhesive (my fav!!), item # 110755
Glue dots, item # 103683
Paper Pumpkin Specials
I am super excited about the October and November Paper Pumpkin coordinating kits! I recieved my October Paper Pumpkin card kit on Friday!! The November kit will be the coordinating gift tags. So excited! In order to recieve the November kit, you will need to sign up by November 10th. Here’s the link for you to sign up for these kits as well: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2155072
I used to really enjoy playing along with the Mojo Monday challenges and have really missed it. Running a weekly challenge is a challenge in and of itself. So, imagine my surprise and happiness when Julee Tilman, of Poetic Artistry revived the challenge. Thankfully, these challenges are now bi-weekly. Since I make cards specifically for challenges, and then miss the deadlines, I really enjoy the two week timetable.
For Thanksgiving every year, I create cards for every family in attendance, and this year I need about 15, which includes friends of our family who have nowhere to go. I have been using the Come to Gather DSP, the Gather Together bundle, and the ribbon combo pack. So far, I have five cards, two of which I missed the link deadline.
Here’s the challenge banner:
Here’s the card I create
Pretty Peacock and Early Espresso, Who Knew?
This DSP has some very traditional fall colors, and also has the non-traditional colors of Pretty Peacock and Mint Macaron. Early Espresso is also in this DSP, and I can’t get over the gorgeous colorcombination of Pretty Peacock and Early Espresso. Mint Macaron plays a supporting role in this very non-traditional color combination. I have a strong feeling that my cards this season will be in these colors, at least until I run out of the coordinating DSP. If I run out, I can always get another pack.
The maple leaf is stamped onto vellum and then cropped using the coordinating dies. I didn’t stamp anything on the smaller leaf. Instead, I cropped it with the die and then used the embossing pad to run the leaf through the Big Shot. It did take a couple of times to get the depth of impressions.
To create the various layers, I just had to mat the pieces in Early Espresso and adhear them together. Easy Peasy!
Thank you for stopping by today.
Have a Peachy day!
Sue
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Wednesday was a HUGE day for Stampin’ Up! Not only did the Holiday Catalog go live for customers, the Buy 3, get 1 Free DSP sale from the annual catalog starts! I already have my FOUR sets of DSP picked out! Get yours now!
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Each Thanksgiving, I create at least 15 Thanksgiving cards for family and friends at our dinner. I try to create a variety so that no two cards are exactly the same. Therefore, I rely on sketch challenges for inspiration and I used CTS #377 for inspiration for the card below. I did take some creative liberty with the sketch, but I think it is still evident in the card.
Here’s the challenge banner:
Here’s the card I created:
I have come to the conclusion that the non-traditional fall colors of Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, and Early Espresso might just be my favorite in this Come to Gather DSP!
My Liberties
The horizontal banner, which is made from the 2019 – 2021 In Color DSP, definitely follows the sketch. I knew I wanted to use the Everyday Label Punch for the sentiment with matted layers of Pretty Peacock and Early Espresso. Early Espresso provides the cardstock for the horizontal mat and the card outline. I also used it to stamp the maple leaf and pumpkins on vellum cardstock. While I wanted the maple leaf to be see-through, I did not want the pumpkins see-through. I used my dark Mint Macaron blend to color the back of the pumpkin stamps. Then, I used the dark Crumb Cake blend on top of the Mint Macaron. The pumpkins were then matted on cropped white cardstock.
I miss the fall season. I can’t begin to tell you how long it’s been since I’ve seen a real fall in person. The maple leaf reminds me of fall on Long Island. I really can’t get over how this gorgeous, non-traditional color combination brings happy memories to the forefront.
The placement of the sentiment starts my creative liberties. There’s no sentiment on the sketch, so I made sure it almost exactly lined up with the horizontal band to stay within the spirit of the sketch.
Following the Sketch
When I started placing the vellum elements, I realized I would need a grounding element. I solved this problem by using the Come to Gather Crumb Cake ribbon. However, I still wasn’t happy with the way the maple leaf, blended into the DSP. I thought of an open square, which I created by using two of the Stitched Shapes square dies, would solve this dilemma. I used the splatter stamp from the Gather Together stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink to create a subtle pattern on the square. When I put all these elements together, I decided that I had followed the sketch while also taking liberties with it.
I struggle with collage cards, but this one pleases me and it came together relatively quickly. As always, I finished by stamping the inside of the card, pictured below:
I had to use third generation stamping to get the maple leaf light enough for the sentiment to show, which comes from the Gather Together stamp set.
I used a gingham print from the DSP for the envelope flap. Then, stamped an Early Espresso maple leaf on the front of the envelope.
With that, I had completed my card and envelope combination.
Thank you for stopping by today.
Have a Peachy day!
Sue
You Know You Want to…….
If you would like to order the bundle, stamp set, and/or punches, and live in the U.S., please use the icon above to be connected to my store. With just a few simple supplies, you, too, can create fabulous cards, and I would be honored to help you do so.
IF you are placing an order (you know you want to do so) over $150, please contact me so you can earn all the Host Rewards to which you are entitled. If your order is less than $150, please use YYX6FBEC for the host code.
Wednesday was a HUGE day for Stampin’ Up! Not only did the Holiday Catalog go live for customers, the Buy 3, get 1 Free DSP sale from the annual catalog starts! I already have my FOUR sets of DSP picked out! Get yours now!
To shop from the holiday catalog, available now, click on the image below:
It seems like just a couple of weeks ago that I was finishing grading exams and entering final grades. I started preplanning on Monday, and so it all begins again. During the summer, I was in my happy place, aka Blue Room, aka craft room, every day. Blogging occurred multiple times a week. My goal for the schoolyear is to post at least 3 times a week. I am hoping (fingers crossed) that by posting my goal publicly I will keep working towards my goal.
In the meantime, I finally finished my card for the Global Design Project #201 challenge. The colors are individually gorgeous, and together they make my non-traditional Christmas colors heart sing.
Here’s the challenge banner:
Gorgeous, right?!?
Here’s the front of my card:
Short and Sweet
The Making Christmas Bright stamp set is a carryover from last year’s holiday catalog, and it is definitely a keeper.
The inside of the card was a snap; the lights on the bottom, sentiment in the middle. I used Pretty Peacock for the card base. Since I don’t have the Merry Merlot and Mossy Meadow blends, yet (!) I used the Stamping Write Markers. Wink of Stella is difficult to photograph, but after I colored the lights, I added a layer of Wink of Stella on the lights.
The front of the card required more thought. I knew I was going to use the “May Your Christmas Be” sentiment with the “merry and bright” bulbs. I also knew I would be using the string of lights on the top. Once again, I used Wink of Stella on the little bulbs. Even though I stamped the large bulbs directly on the card, I restamped them on Whisper White in Pretty Peacock. I punched out the bulbs and added a layer of Wink of Stella clear.
I stamped the tops of the bulbs in Basic Black, punched them out, then added a layer of gold Wink of Stella. Dimensionals added the pop-up dimension I needed for the center focal elements.
After I finished those parts of the card, I hit a creativity wall and left the card for the next night. That’s when I added the 6 stars; three in each of the Mossy Meadow and Merry Merlot. I thought I really needed to add a little something else, but didn’t know what to do. After using the Merry Merlot marker to outline the edges, I was still at a loss. Finally I noticed the Noble Peacock Rhinestones, and ta-da (!) I finally felt finished.
Final Touches
Every card needs a coordinating envelope, at least in my mind most of the time. I used the Pretty Peacock In-Color DSP for the envelope flap. In addition, I stamped half of a string of lights on the bottom, left front of the envelope and colored them in.
Now, my set finally felt complete.
As Always, I am Grateful for Your Time and Visit
I know there are many, many blogs written by Stampin’ Up! demos, and I appreciate the time you spend visiting mine.
Thank you very much!
Have a Peachy day!
Sue
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About Me
Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping by Sue Jackson: an independent Stampin' Up demonstrator.
Through Stampin' Up!, I happily share my love of papercrafting through sales, classes, small stamping group meet-ups and workshops. I think that being a teacher in my "real life", I have a unique approach to sharing my fantastic hobby. I look forward to connecting with you!
Gorgeous, right?!?
