DO Stamping With The Stars Fall Inspiration Hop #DOswts419

The first day of fall in 2023 arrived with the fall equinox today, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:50 a.m. EDT.

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL and welcome to our 2nd Stamping With The Stars monthly blog hop for September!  Being from Savannah, GA all my life, the word y'all is definitely a southern thing. It is the contraction for you all, and I am so glad y'all have chosen to stop by for a visit to my blog. 

This hop is all about fall!  And, boy, am I excited that fall has FINALLY arrived. (Ever noticed that the word fall in NOT capitalized!  I have always WANTED to make it a proper noun! But it isn't!) It has been sooo hot here in Savannah, GA this past summer and we are slowly getting a few days in the 80 with mornings in the upper 60s.  My kind of weather!

Here is my card(s) I made for the fall Inspiration Hop.

 

I am in LOVE with this new product found in Stampin' Up! newest Mini Catalog. (Let me know if you need a catalog!) The product is called Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (162331) on page 47 and only costs $10.50! 

There are 7 masks (also known as stencils), 4 are used to make the flowers and leaves in the card for this hop, but you also get a mask with bats, leaves and snowflakes!  All you need is a sponge and some ink pads to create amazing cards!

I basically followed the same procedure with all four cards, just changed up the colors of the flowers, card bases and ribbon accents. The masks are number 1-4 and have little notches on the top left side to help line up the flowers perfectly! You began sponging with the flower petal mask, followed by the leaves, then the lighter colored center and finally ending with the darker colored center.   It was unbelievably easy and so satisfying to see the end results. 

                                 

I wanted to stay with the fall theme, so I chose the ink colors of Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze for the petals, Early Espresso and Pecan Pie for the centers, and either Mossy Green or Old Olive for the leaves.  I used four different accent ribbons that include: Copper Clay Textured Ribbon, Pecan Pie Bordered Ribbon, Natural Wavy Trim, and Crumb Cake Baker's Twine

After creating the flowers and leaves I then dry embossed each panel using the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder to give another element of texture and subtle depth. I used one of the smaller dies from the Something Fancy Dies for the sentiment that was stamped in Early Espresso ink, using Layering Leaves Stamp Set. 

Please comment below which of the 4 is you favorite!

Measurements:

Cajun Craze, Mossy Green, Crush Curry, or Pecan Pie cardstock for the card base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Basic White card stock for the panel: 4" x 5-1/4", plus 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" for the sentiment

I hope you enjoyed reading about these cards. If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to be yours. You are welcome to click on any of the products below and it will take you directly to my online store in case you would like to purchase anything. If you would like a new mini catalog, either mention it below or drop me a message to sburch710@gmail.com and I'll send one to you. Until next time.  

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Product List

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks [162331]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161277]	Something Fancy Dies [160424]	Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [161600]
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Copper Clay 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon [161629]	Pecan Pie 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [161634]	Natural 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Wavy Trim [161517]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

October Paper Pumpkin - Sign up by October 10!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. Keep reading to learn more!

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

What is Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is the Stampin' Up! monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully-themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin’ Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting.

 SUBSCRIBE NOW AT: paperpumpkin.com

The October Paper Pumpkin: Home for the Holidays

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
• A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
• A bottle of Glitter Glue
• Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the October Paper Pumpkin kit between September 11th and  October 10th at  paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

DO Stamping With The Stars 418 - Sketch Inspiration Hop

               

Hello Friends and welcome to this month's Stamping With The Stars Sketch Inspiration Hop.  I am so glad you are here to see September's sketch.  Let's get started!

Here is the sketch:

And here is my interpretation of the sketch.  As usual, I choose to follow the sketch almost exactly.

                                   

The star of this card is the specialty paper at the bottom.  It is called Naturally Gilded Specialty Designer Series paper and is available as an Online Exclusive, which means it won't appear in a catalog and is available while supplies last.  

Each sheet has a silhouette of delicate florals or slender trees printed in metallic foil and covered with subtle spatters.  There are 6 sheets, 2 of each silver, copper, and gold. This paper is gorgeous! 

I used gold embossing power to make the sentiment which is from the Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set and Meadow dies.  I love the monochromatic effects of this card.

The gold floral background on the top of the card was cut using Gold Foil Sheets also using the Meadow Dies.  I love how the butterfly seems to be flying with using a mini glue dot on one side of the butterfly and folding up the left wing. 

Measurements:

Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock: 4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2" plus a scrap piece for the sentiment

Naturally Gilded 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusives): 3-1/4" x 4-1/4"

Gold Foil Sheet for die cutting floral/butterfly

I hope you enjoyed reading about this card.  You can click on any of the products below and it will take you directly to my online store in case you would like to purchase anything.  Until next time.  

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Product List

Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set [155082]	Meadow Dies [155852]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Simply Elegant Trim [155766]
Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]