Bright Star Stampers : 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Slant Front Card using Winter Meadow DSP

Hello!

I have another Christmas card for you today. I call this a slant front card but I think it's really a z-fold card. Either way it shows off the designer series paper, don't you think? That sparkly layer is unfortunately sold out but that's the piece I started with when I was designing this card.

The stained glass angel is from the So Very Merry stamp set. That set is no longer available but maybe you purchased it and need inspiration. I tried to choose Stampin' blend colors that would coordinate with the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper. I chose Bubble Bath for the angel wings because I can't find my Moody Mauve blends (go figure).

Wondering about cutting instructions? My daughter, Susan Fox-Bowen, is also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and has written up a very nice tutorial. She gave me permission to link to hers. Thank you, Susan! Tutorial Here: Susan's blog

Video on my You Tube Channel is Here

The sentiment on the inside has its own Basic White panel and is from the So Very Merry stamp set.

Here is an alternate coloring option using Berry Burst

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Here is the supply list for this card:

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So Very Merry Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162345]

$24.00

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162133]

$12.50

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Snowflake Magic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162147]

$10.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$10.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$10.00

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161675]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$10.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

$10.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$10.00

Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161680]

$10.00

2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch

[161354]

$22.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

$30.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

A Way to Use Traditions of St. Nick DSP

Do you ever buy something because you like one part of it? When I saw the Traditions of St. Nick online, I told myself that it wasn't really for me. But any way, I bought a package. It was a challenge for me to use the paper. There isn't a coordinating stamp set so I was free to use the paper however I wanted. Here is one of my two cards using this Designer Series Paper.

This is a fun fold card so you can use a lot of paper! Here is the inside of this card:

This card can be a gift card holder, too. Those little Classic Gift Card Envelopes are set to retire. I mentioned in my video that they would carry forward but that was incorrect. So if you want them, don't wait too long.

Cutting Instructions for this Card:

Cherry Cobbler card base: cut 4 1/4" x 11". Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2" and fold to create Z-fold

DSP for front and first fold: 2 1/2" x 4", cut 2

DSP for inside:5 1/4" x 4"

Here is the card opened all the way:

Notice the flap of the Gift Card Envelope is covered with coordinating paper for an added detail.

Thanks for stopping by!

Let me know if you need any help or have any questions. I am here to serve you!

Until next time,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Product List

Traditions Of St. Nick 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162355]

$12.50

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150513]

$22.00

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

[119685]

$10.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$10.00

Radiating Stitches Dies

[161595]

$30.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Silver & Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper

[162288]

$7.00

Classic Gift Card Envelopes

[162116]

$6.00

Regal Reindeer Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159722]

$24.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Joy Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161958]

$12.50

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Stars at Night Cards using O Holy Night Suite Collection

Gold and silver are traditional Christmas colors to me. These two cards feature products from the O Holy Night suite collection and are absolutely beautiful in person. If you are looking for inspiration how to use the beautiful O Holy Night Designer Series Paper and Shining Brightly Specialty DSP, here are a couple of options. I'm calling these cards Stars at Night.

"The stars are brightly shining" is in the Night Divine stamp set. These words are in the song "O Holy Night" which is one of my favorite songs, not just Christmas, but overall. This stamp set is scheduled for retirement but it will stay in my collection for future use. I love this card because it is a center fold card.

The sentiment on the gold card is in the Stars at Night stamp set. It is a linear stamp and can be challenging to line up straight. The secret to photopolymer stamps is to take them out of the packaging and place smooth side up and let it rest on the table. That lets the stamp return to original shape before you place it on your stamping block.

Cutting Instructions for Stars are Brightly Shining Card:

Card Base: cut 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Score each side of the front at 2 1/8", this has to be accurate so your card will fold properly. Burnish folds with bone folder

Silver Foil: 5 1/4 x 1 7/8, cut 2

DSP: 5 1/8 x 1 3/4, cut 2

Cutting Instructions for Gold Star Card:

Card Base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

Distressed Gold: 4 x 5 1/4

DSP: 3 3/4 x 5

Sentiment Strip: 1/2 x 4 1/4

Supplies Used for This Card

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