Paper Crafting Ideas

Happy New Year with a Review of 2021!

Paper Crafting Ideas / December 31, 2021

Happy New Year’s Eve. Let’s celebrate the end of 2021 with a review of some old favorites! I am excited to share with you some of the more popular posts from 2021.

January 2021

February 2021

March 2021

April 2021

May 2021

June 2021

July2021

August and September 2021

October /November 2021

December 2021

I am looking forward to sharing more cards creations with you in 2022. If you live in the St. Louis area feel free to come to one of our monthly stamp camp events. CLICK HERE for calendar of events.

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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More Holiday Fun with Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper!

I am loving how quick and easy it is to create simple and sweet holiday cards with our Christmas patterned paper. There is still time to add this paper to your shopping cart, but hurry because time is running out!

The Painted Christmas 12 x 12 paper pack will be retiring at the end of this month, or sooner if supplies run out. Add a pack to your stamping stash today! Here is another card using this paper pack. Enjoy!’

Supplies

Evening Evergreen CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base),
Cherry Cobbler CS- ½ x 5¼
Painted Christmas DSP- 2¾ x 5¼
Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼ (2)
Christmas To Remember Stamp Set
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Basic Jewel Rhinestones

Directions

Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish.
Layer Painted Christmas DSP to the bottom portion of white CS panel.
Attach strip of Cherry Cobbler.
Stamp greetings from Christmas to Remember i Cherry Cobbler ink & attach to card front.
Add three Rhinestone jewels on strip.
Add 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside & decorate as desired.

I hope you get all your last minute projects completed on the Christmas Eve, Eve! HO HO HO! I am not sure what the weather is like in your neighborhood, but it does not appear as though St. Louis will be having a White Christmas this year! Oh Well!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Fun with Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper!

Christmas 2021, Paper Crafting Ideas / December 22, 2021

Today’s card features one of the many designs in the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper pack. I love this paper, well any Christmas paper really, but I must say the Stampin’ Up! paper is very high quality. I know sometimes that is hard to see online, but trust me the thickness and brightness of this paper is amazing.

Supplies

Evening Evergreen CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base), strip 3/8 x 7½
Painted Christmas DSP- 4 x 5¼ (cut diagonally)
Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼
Holly Jolly Wishes Stamp Set
Evening Evergreen Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish.
Cut Painted Christmas DSP in half diagonally & attach to Basis White panel.
Attach strip of Evening Evergreen along the diagonal, & cut off the excess.
Stamp greetings from Holly Jolly Wishes in Evergreen Ink as shown & attach to card front.
Add 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside & decorate as desired.

I hope you have all your holiday cards in the mail and get some time to relax and enjoy the holiday with family and friends. Be safe and Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Simple Stamping with Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / October 5, 2021

Sometimes all you need is just a little simple stamping. For those of you unfamiliar, simple stamping is when a card is created using simply stamps, paper and inks. It is great for beginners because you do not need a ton of supplies, although you may want all the ink pads. LOL

Today’s card uses Highland Heather cardstock, Hand-Penned Designer Series paper, Memento Black and Highland Heather Ink and the Color and Contour stamp set. #simplestamping

Supplies

Highland Heather CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base), 3 x 4
Hand Penned DSP- 4 x 5 ¼
Basic White CS: 2-7/8 x 3-7/8, 4x 5¼
Basic White CS: 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)
Color and Contour Stamp Set
Memento Black Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Directions:
Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
Add Hand-Penned DSP panel to card front.
On Basic White CS, stamp flowers and greeting. Layer to Highland Heather and attach to card front.
Add 4 x 5¼ Basic White panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

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14 Simple Cards-Make It Monday #26

Christmas 2021, Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / September 27, 2021

Hello my friends I am back again with another Make it Monday tutorial and today I am going to share with you how to create 14 simple cards using a single piece of Designer Series Paper. I have chosen the black and red checked pattern from the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper Pack. Sadly this is the last week for you to be able to get this paper as our Sale-a-bration event ends this Thursday September 30th!

**14 Cards – 12 x 12 One Sheet Wonder (OSW)**

Free PDF Instruction Sheet

Make it Monday #26

12 x 12 Cutting Template

Creating a variety of cards using the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique is not only easy but great therapy! Choose your favorite 12 x 12 piece of DSP, stamp set or bundle and start creating today! Card #5 details can be found on blog post Peaceful Christmas-Favorite Things Friday 9-24-21

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