Joyful Days Card ~ Team Challenge

Hello! I have a really easy Christmas Card to share with you today that is part of a Team Challenge. The challenge is to share an idea for a Christmas Card. Easy enough, right? Well this card was SO easy to make because I used a new product called Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack.  

The pack comes with a total of 54 card fronts in two sizes: 4" x 6" and 3" x 4".  The designs are so pretty and some even have sentiments on them!     

 I selected the small card with a pine wreath and empty center. Using the Winter Scenes stamp set I picked out the smallest scene to fit inside the wreath. I added some colors with markers for the trees and door. The house was colored using ink off a block and a Water Painter (back in stock....yea!). At the end I used Wink of Stella for the snow. It's hard to see but I hope the second photo shows it off a bit. This pieces is layered on Gold Foil for a bit of glitz.

The sentiment was one of the other cards that I trimmed down, saving the pieces for another project because they are so nice. Using our Gold Striped Ribbon I wove a piece for behind the sentiment then glued it down. A sprinkle of gold dots around the card filled in the red space a bit and added a nice touch.

                       

Winter Scenes

Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Gold Striped Ribbon

Low Profile Dots

Water Painters

Wink of Stella

I hope you enjoyed seeing how easy this card is to make. I plan on using the pack a lot for my Christmas cards! How about you?

Thanks for stopping by! Come back often for more ideas and inspiration.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stmapin' Up® Demonstrator 

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Fall Birthday Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 647

 Welcome to a new sketch challenge from our Design Team at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. use our sketch to get started on a project. Manipulate the sketch as you like, we just need to be able to see it in your project. I rotated nine to make a horizontal presentation.

Using two different DSP papers I created the framed area for my focal point. I love this Beautiful Pumpkin set and how the two step stamping gives such great texture to the look. The leafy vine is so pretty and the other small stamps like the stems and single leaf help create well......beautiful pumpkins!

I stamped the more solid image first in 2nd generation ink. That means I inked the stamp, stamped on scrap paper then stamped onto my cardstock without relinking. It gives you a lighter shade of that ink color. Using the less solid stamp image I inked and stamped on top of the first pumpkin.  Adding some leaves really look good and the stem finishes the image.

I layered in Early Espresso and wrapped this layer with a new ribbon called Irregular Weave Trim. A few Flat Pearls in Timid Tiger was the final addition.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Look at these images! The two stamps for each pumpkin work together to make a realistically shades pumpkin! the stems and leaves add just the right touch to the pumpkins. 

Beautiful Pumpkins stamp set

Simply Said is my go-to set for sentiments. There are sentiments for all occasions and I use it often.

Simply Said stamp set

I love plaids and these are wonderful. With the colors in this pack you have many options for a Fall theme. 

Timeless Plaid 6" x 6" DSP

Another favorite is the patterns in the Woven Textures DSP. In tones of both brown and gray you can match them up with just about any other papers and themes.

Woven Textures 12" x 12" DSP

Here is the new ribbon I mentioned above. It's a very nice and neutral type style. I think it really goes Well with a Fall theme and can see using it a lot in upcoming projects.

Irregular Weave Trim

The are the latest In Color Flat Pearls. They have a pretty shine to them and because they're flat are great when mailing cards. 

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

A few basic products used:

Cardstock: Basic White, Early Espresso, Basic Beige

Inks: Timid Tiger, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso

Adhesive: Stampin' Seal

I hope you enjoyed my project. Why not give our sketch a try yourself? It's always fun to see how it's interpreted by others. Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Indpendent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

Images©Stampin' Up

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Small Floral Look ~ Color Dare #669

 Hello! You know what Friday means.....a new challenge from our Design Team at Color Dare! Each Friday we give you a new color challenge to get you started. You take it from there creating any paper craft you like. 

For this challenge you must use both colors in the graphic below. There are Free colors you can use in addition to the shown colors. Do not add any colors not shown or listed in the graphic. If you care combining challenges remember to be careful of our color rules.

My post for What's Up Wednesday this week was on ideas for using the small images of a stamp set as the star of your project.  Click here to see the post. In that post I promised I had one more idea to share in that series of cards and here it is!

Keeping the white on white theme of the other cards this version uses a trio of the small flowers as the focal point. The flowers are colored with markers in Fresh Freesia and Soft Sea Foam. There is a shimmer to the flower head from Wink of Stella. I don't think you can see it in the photo as it's very hard to get it show up, but trust me, it's there. 

A piece of white CS is cut just a bit smaller than the card front then embossed for that lovely pattern. The center of the embossed pattern has a blank area the same shape as the die cuts. The silver die cut fills that area. Next I place the ribbon across the piece and used Glue Dots to secure it to the back. The floral layer is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals to give some depth to the design. A small gem was placed on the top layer for a bit of sparkle.

Direct link to Color Dare #669

Gallery Bloom stamp set

Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder

Peace on Earth Dies

Silver Foil Paper

Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments

A few basics also used:

• Cardstock: White Willow
• Ink: Tuxedo Black
• Stampin' Blends Markers: Soft Sea Foam, Fresh Freesia
• White Woven Ribbon
• Wink of Stella
• Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Now it's your turn to create and share using our Color Dare Challenge. We can't wait to see how you use our colors! Have fun!

Thanks for stopping by! Come back often for more ideas and inspiration. 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

Images©Stampin' Up

#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #techniques #galleryblooms

World Card Making Day ~ Free Event!

 

Mark your calendar! Saturday, October 4th from 3:00 - 4:00pm (CT) will be a World Card Making Event! 

Invite your friends, family, and fellow crafters to join our free virtual event in celebration of World Card Making Day, our favorite day of the year! During this event you will:

• Celebrate the art of cardmaking.
• Learn new stamping techniques.
• Craft along with the presenters and create beautiful, heartfelt cards that you can send out.
• Connect with fellow stampers.

Who is invited: Everyone!

When: October 4, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: September 3–October 3, 2025, until 3:00 p.m. (CT)

• Registration for this event is free. You must register to receive a link to view the event. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. 

Video on Demand: We will record this live event. Anyone who has the event link will be able to watch the recorded event after it’s over.

Hashtag: We encourage all who view the event to post about it on social media using #WorldCardMakingDay25.

CRAFT ALONG

One of the best parts about this event is the opportunity to craft together! This year we’re going to create cards using the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit, an all-inclusive product that comes with everything you need to make 10 lovely, all-occasion cards.

Item: Handmade & Heartfelt Kit (166213)

Includes: A stamp set, 10 cards and envelopes, a card organizer, shaped labels, twine, glitter adhesive, embellishments, a mini ink pad

Ordering Begins: September 3, 2025

Click here to shop the kit. (Kit is not required for the event)

Kits are only available while supplies last, so be sure to order ASAP! And you’ll want to order early to make sure you get it in time for the event!

Let's have some crafting fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

Images©Stampinup

#worldcardmakingday

What's Up Wednesday! ~ Using a Small Image as the Star

Welcome to What's Up Wednesday! This week I'm sharing how you can use a small image as the "star" of your design. Those small images can often be overlooked in favor of the larger images. However, give those small image a chance and they will be a real WOW for your projects. 

I find a tone on tone theme using white is a way you can make a small image pop when you're coloring it with inks or markers. Those pops of color are what helps the images stand out against the white. All four of my examples use this method and various embellishments. The common theme is the little flower in the lower right corner of the Gallery Blooms stamp set.

Gallery Blooms Stamp Set
Also available in a bundle or suite

Here is the image stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. This ink won't bleed when using markers.  My colors are Fresh Freesia and Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends. White Willow CS was used on the cards. This will be consistent with all four projects.

The first card adds some ideas to the stamped image taking it up a notch. Since I was layering white on white I have a layer almost the size of the card front. On the back of this layer I used a pencil and rule to draw lines where I wanted to dry emboss on the other side. You don't have to worry about erasing the lines either since they will be on the back of the cardstock. 

Using my Stampin' Up Paper Trimmer I moved the cutting blade out of the way. I lined up one of the pencil lines and went over it with the scoring blade. This creates the dry embossed line on the other side. I did the same for the other lines and turned it over to work on the rest of the design.

I used a shape from the Textured Notes Dies to cute out the flower to make it a little fancier. I glued this layer inside the embossed lines, stamped a sentiment from Simply Said and added some Rhinestones. Oh, I also scissor distressed the edge of the larger layer to help it stand out from the card front.

This next card uses a framed look for the flower using CS in Fresh Freesia and Soft Sea Foam. The squares are die cut from the Stylish Shapes dies. I turned them to give a bit of drama to the look. The Fresh Freesia Ribbon is a nice touch and I left the tails long so it would frame the sentiment which is from Beautiful Motifs. The flower layer is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals to give some depth to the layers. 

Card three shows off a pretty embossing folder from Glass & Gardens. It's a two-pack of really nice patterns. I used Everyday Arches dies to cute out the flower, this time using a die large enough to stamp a small sentiment within the arch. The arch is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals and Rhinestones are once again added for some sparkle.

Here is my favorite one of the bunch! This time I embossed with the Damask Folder to give an all over charm to the background. The flowers are stamped three times then die cut with a shape from Nested Essentials dies. I used a piece of White Ribbon on the embossed layer using Mini Glue Dots to adhere it to the CS. On top of that I layered a piece of Gold Ribbon. The Gold ribbon is part of a two-pack with Silver. This pack is part of the Last Chance Sale so grab some while you can! With the Holiday card making season coming up you'll want some to add to those beautiful cards! 

Once the ribbons were added I popped up the flower layer with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added a new product called Large Gold Hoops. These hoops are not paper but a light metal. I used Mini Glue Dots around the edge to hold it in place. What a great addition!

Well, what did you think of those 4 ideas for making a small image the star? I have one more idea that goes with this theme but it won't go live until Friday. It's part of the Color Dare Challenge so be sure to come back Friday morning to check it out!

I hope you give those small images a chance and come up with ideas to let them shine!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

Images© Stampin' Up

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Autumn Toile

Autumn is not far away and that brings all kinds of colorful beauty to our lives. I love Autumn! Look at the rich colors in our new Autumn Toile paper! Featuring intricate imagery of trees, pumpkins, animals, and more, the toile wallpaper-inspired designs add a timeless elegance to your harvest-season projects. 

A lovely gift is to wrap a frame in paper from our collection! Cover the front and sides to create a smooth look. Then add a stamped image for a nice home decor piece. Of course a photo works well, too!

Here is the Autumn Toile Suite! Look at all those goodies included in this suite!!! Stamp sets, dies, papers, ribbon and gems all come together to give you all the tools you need for wonderful Autumn creations! But it doesn't stop there! The flip side patterns on the paper can be used for any project any time of year because of their neutral nature!

Autumn Toile Suite
Products also available in bundles or individually 

Order your Autumn Toil products now and be ready to create those Autumn ideas already forming in your head!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

Images© Stampin' Up

#showandtellwithmichelle #autumntoile

Product and Event Reminder

Do you know what started on September 3rd? We now have a NEW Mini Catalog for Sept - Dec. It's full of fun and beautiful products for Fall and the Holidays! 

There are also Online Exclusives! More products to enhance our crafting projects! There are not one but TWO new kits for us to create with, too.

Also, World Card Making Day is coming up fast (October 4th). Sign up for this FREE event now. There is a project kit you can buy (not required) if you'd like to craft along. You can work on your own projects or just watch and have fun! For those signed up for the event there will be a video to replay if you can't watch live. Each person signed up will receive a gift, too! But for all this fun you have to sign up!

Join in on all this crafting fun! You'll be glad you did.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

Images©Stampin' Up

#showandtellwithmichelle