Bright Star Stampers : November 2023

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

Print Recipe

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

Print Recipe

Product List

Night Divine Bundle (English)

[161997]

$48.50

Night Divine Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161987]

$27.00

Stars At Night Bundle (English)

[162007]

$56.50

Stars At Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162000]

$24.00

Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder

[162006]

$39.00

Brightest Glow Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159542]

$25.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

[156457]

$10.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159237]

$5.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$10.00

Deckled Circles Dies

[162286]

$37.00

Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack

[161633]

$9.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$8.50

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Night Divine Card Class To Go

Click on the graphic to see the video of this class.

My next card class to go is called Night Divine because it features products from the O Holy Night suite.

Cost: $25 plus mailing

What you get: 1/2 package of O Holy Night Designer Series Paper, card kits to make 6 cards (3 designs, 2 of each). NO stamping is done so you might want to include the Night Divine stamp set for $27. If you add it to your order, I pay the shipping and sales tax. I will email you PDF instructions and have done this video showing you how to make your cards.

Night Divine stamps, $27

Deadline to order this class is Monday, Nov. 20. Reserve yours today!

Thanks for stopping by. I am pretty sure you are going to want this class.

Happy stampin',

Mary Lou

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Friday, November 10, 2023

Night Divine Card Class To Go

Do you have your Christmas cards made yet? I am still finishing mine and this card class is perfect. O Holy Night Suite on pages 14 & 15 of the mini catalog celebrates the birth of Jesus with starry skies and gold stars. It is just stunning in person. This card class features O Holy Night Designer Series paper and Night Divine stamps.

Here are the details for this Card Class To Go:

Night Divine Card Class To Go

Cost: $25 (plus shipping)

What you get: Half a package of O Holy Night Designer Series Paper,

card kits for 3 cards, two of each complete, with ribbon and embellishments

PDF Instructions

Video Demonstration

Add on the Night Divine Stamp Set for $27 (I pay shipping and tax)

Add on Night Divine Bundle for $48.50

RSVP to get your kit delivered to your door

You'll get half of a package of this paper.

This is the bundle I used in the class.

RSVP to reserve yours today!

Thanks for stopping by,
Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Pick of the Patch Fall Card & Merry and Bright Christmas Card

Today's cards are a mix of fall cards and Christmas cards. Why not? The stores have both seasons out so I can make cards for each season.

The fall card uses Pick of the Patch bundle on page 51 of the mini catalog. It's a bundle with a punch.

I used fall colors, of course. Crumb cake card base and Inked Botanicals Designer Series paper for the color. Cajun craze pumpkins and Pumpkin Pie pumpkin with that cute Very Vanilla and Black Large Checked ribbon adds just the right amount of that fall feel. The pumpkin is popped up on dimensionals. The inside is blank for your message. The supply list is at the bottom of this post.

Cutting Instructions:

Card Base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4. This is a landscape card
Designer Series Paper: 3 x 4
Cajun Craze: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2
Very Vanilla: 4 x 3
Scrap to stamp and punch pumpkin

My second card today uses some of the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper and that pretty Red & Gold Dotted Ribbon. It is an online exclusive and isn't in either catalog. The supply list for this card is at the bottom of this post.

This card is very easy but packs a punch. The center panel is adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals to give it some attention. The Red & Gold Dotted Ribbon is wrapped around the panel for about an inch on each side and stuck down. I love the little bit of gold it adds. The circle is die cut with a Stitched Shapes die.

The inside sentiment is done a little differently for this card. I layered two sizes of the Stitched Shapes square dies to bring attention to the sentiment but still leave plenty of room to write a message.

Cutting Instructions: