NC Demo Blog Hop for August - Scenery

Welcome to the NC Blog Hop for August.  Our theme this month is scenery.  Stampin' Up! does have lots of stamp sets and die sets that lend themselves to scenery.  You might have come from Tina's blog or you might be just beginning.  Either way, you will love this hop!  Don't miss any of them!

My project for today uses several different stamp sets and die sets.  Our selection at Stampin' Up! is awesome.  They coordinate so well together.  I just love that.  I love pulling in a little something from different places.  Here is my card.

Sometimes the creative process just comes together.  This card is just how I saw it in my head.  I think it worked out well.

The card base is Old Olive that measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded at 4 1/4.  The next layer is Early Espresso cut to 4 x 5 1/4.  The designer paper layer comes from the Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper.  I wanted just a thin border so this measures 3 7/8 x 5 1/8.  I love this patterned paper.  I cut a Celebration Labels die from the center of this paper to use on another card.  No one will ever see the hole behind the paper.  I cut the label that was one size smaller than the front label.  Adhere all these layers together and set aside.

The front layer is cut from Whisper White card stock.  Use the third largest label from the Celebration Labels dies.  Color the top half of this label, maybe a little less, with a Light Pool Party Blend.

Using Mossy Meadow ink, stamp the evergreen tree cluster from Snow Front on the upper right hand side of the label.  This is stamped right over the Pool Party blend.

Stamp 2 of the tree clusters outline stamps from In the Pines on Whisper White.  Stamp in Mossy Meadow.  Stamp the more solid stamp over these trees.  Stamp off Old Olive ink for this.  Stamp the large tree in the same way.  For this tree, add in a tree trunk of Early Espresso.

Let's cut with dies!  Using the Pine Woods dies (from the In the Pines bundle), cut out the 2 tree clusters and the large tree.  Cut a Gold Foil star using the Stitched Stars dies.  Cut the church from Gray Granite card stock using the Snow Globe dies.  Using Gold Foil scraps, fill in the windows of the church from the back.  Add the two church pieces together with dimensionals.

Let's put it all together!  Stamp the deer, Snow Front stamp set,  near the bottom of the card.  You can go ahead and stamp the saying.  It's from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.  In the video, coming up, I put the saying on last.  That's probably not a good idea.  Do the stamping before you add all the other stuff.  Yes, do as I say not as I do!

Glue down one of the tree clusters to the upper right.  Let some of the stamped images show.  Now add the large tree at the other side.  Add with dimensionals.  For the last cluster of trees, trim off the tree all the way to the left.  Add the cluster with dimensionals tucking behind the big tree.  Take the tree you trimmed off and glue it behind and between the big tree and the cluster.

Glue the church and the star on the card.

Here's the inside of the card.  The saying is from the Merry Moose stamp set.  The trees are from the In the Pines bundle.  Stamp and cut two of them and glue inside the card.

I hope you find this video helpful.

 

Thanks so much for joining me today.  Frances is next.  She'll have a great project for you.  You are going to want to complete the entire hop.  NC has great stampers!

Hopper List

Amy Kinler 
Tina Lesson 
Jo Anne Hewins 
Frances Wagner 
Toni Campana 
Laurie Meier 
Tracie Evans Langley 

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In The Pines Bundle

[155182]

$51.25

In The Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set

[153448]

$21.00

Pine Woods Dies

[153563]

$36.00

Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set

[150483]

$22.00

Merry Moose Photopolymer Stamp Set

[150494]

$17.00

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150513]

$22.00

Snow Globe Scenes Dies

[150655]

$31.00

Stitched Stars Dies

[150653]

$38.00

Celebration Labels Dies

[153570]

$35.00

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper

[153491]

$11.50

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$8.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Free Friday Tutorial Campology by Stella MacKay

Welcome to another Free Friday Tutorial.  This week I am featuring the Campology stamp set.  This card was designed by Stella MacKay.

I'm so glad to be a part of the Tutorial Medley group.  I'm able to share this card with you.  I didn't buy this set, but just look at the cute factor of this card.  If you are a camper, it's a must have!

If you want the directions for this card, here you go!

Campology

Supplies:

Stamp set: Campology (152553)

Cardstock and paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Whisper White (100730), In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494)

Ink: Garden Green (147089), Mossy Meadow (147111), Shaded Spruce (147088), Soft Suede (147115)

Miscellaneous: Sponge Daubers (133773), Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Clear (141897), Linen Thread (104199), 3/8” Embroidered Ribbon (153554), Paper Trimmer (152392), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Snips (103579)

 

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper card base: 5 1/2″ x 12″; scored at 1 3/4″, 4 3/4″, 7 3/4″

Mossy Meadow: 2 7/8″ x 4 1/8″

Whisper White: 2 3/4″ x 4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″, and scraps about 2” x 1-1/4” and 1” x ¾”

Ribbon: 1-3/4”

Linen Thread: 12-14”

 

Instructions:

Flatten creases of the score lines of the Designer Series Paper with a Bone Folder. Fold in an elongated Z. See image below.

With Sponge Daubers, ink trees stamp in all three greens as desired. With Mossy Meadow Sponge Dauber, swipe ink beneath trees to create forest floor. Lightly brush Wink of Stella onto trees. Adhere trees piece to Mossy Meadow layer with Stampin’ Seal.

Stamp tent in Soft Suede on Whisper White scrap, lightly swipe ink over tent with Sponge Dauber then cut out with Paper Snips including cutting off the tie line that extends at the bottom. Stamp tent again on the lower left of the Whisper White piece that will go inside the card. Adhere inside piece to Designer Series Paper with Stampin’ Seal. Fold card closed. Add trees piece with Stampin’ Seal taking care to center it over whole card front area.

Stamp sentiment with Soft Suede on Whisper White scrap. Adhere sentiment to ribbon with Mini Glue Dots. Affix to tree piece with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Wrap Linen Thread to create circles about 1-1/2” (wrapping around a size B clear block works well). Tie ends and trim with Paper Snips.

Adhere tent to card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Place ring of Linen Thread over tent and tuck under. Secure with discreet dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

There is a picture of the open card on the actual tutorial.  To download this tutorial, Download Campology Tutorial August 2020 (1)

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Product List 

Campology Cling Stamp Set

[152553]

$22.00

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

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

[133676]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Sponge Daubers

[102892]

$10.95

Sponge Daubers

[102892]

$10.95

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Embroidered Ribbon

[153554]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Pampered Pets Bundle for Every Dog and Cat Lover

If you are a lover of dogs or cats or both, the Pampered Pets bundle is for you!  You just must see it.  There is also the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper, the Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack, and the Playful Pets Trinkets.  Look on pages 40 - 42 of the Annual Catalog!  You will fall in love, guaranteed!  

Today we have a sketch for the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge #627.

And here is the card made using the Pampered Pets bundle and the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper.

Can I say cuteness overload!!!  The base is Real Red measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded at 4 1/4.

The paw print layer is this card is cut to 3 x 4 1/4.

Cut 2 Stitched Shapes circles from the black print paper.  Use the 3rd from the outside.  Cut 1 of the red stripe using the 2nd largest circle.  Add to the card as shown.

Using the Pets dies cut out the dog directly from the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper.  Add to the red stripe circle with dimensionals.

Stamp the saying in Memento Black on Whisper White scraps.  Fussy cut around the words and add them over the dog.  Use glue where the words are over the dog and dimensionals where they extend out.

Use the Dog Builder Punch and punch a few hearts.  Turn the designer paper so that the direction of the strips can vary.

For the inside of the card, stamp the saying in Memento Black.  Cut out another dog from the Playful Pets DSP.  Add some Real Red hearts using the Pampered Pets stamp set.  Cut out a little row of the black printed paper and add to the bottom of the card.

The best thing about this card is that the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper does all of the work for you.  Easy, easy, easy!

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Product List

Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set

[152520]

$21.00

Pampered Pets Bundle

[154069]

$39.50

Pets Dies

[152705]

$23.00

Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack

[152466]

$7.50

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper

[152489]

$11.50

Dog Builder Punch

[148543]

$18.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Happiest of Birthdays and Whale Done

Today I have a card for you using the Happiest of Birthdays and Whale Done.  We'll be using the Stamparatus to help us with this one.  Here's a picture.

Begin this card with a card base of Bermuda Bay that is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  Fold at 4 1/4.

Run a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Coastal Cabana through the new Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss machine using the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder.  This folder is so pretty.  There's so much detail.  Make that detail pop by sponging this layer with Bermuda Bay ink.  You don't need to sponge the very center because it will be covered up.

The Whisper White layer is cut using the largest scalloped rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

We are going to stamp the largest birthday saying from the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set.  I set this up on my Stamparatus so that the saying would be right in the middle of my die cut rectangle.  Use the Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, and Night of Navy Stampin' Write markers to color directly on the stamp.  I'll have a video to show you how to do this.  Start with the lightest color, Coastal Cabana, and color with the bigger point.  I caution against using the point of the marker, but more the side of it.  Color in about 1/3 of the saying and stamp.  Color and stamp again if needed.  Clean the stamp.  Now, using the Bermuda Bay color in the middle of the stamp.  Repeat if needed.  Make sure that all the letters have stamped.  Clean.  Now repeat this whole process with the Night of Navy stamp set.  You have a beautiful ombre effect card.  

Here's the video showing how to make this card.

 

Stamp off with the Coastal Cabana and stamp several of the jelly fish (I did 3) over the words.  Add the dots in Bermuda Bay.  Some are fully inked and some are stamped off.  Add this layer with dimensionals.  Cut a turtle from the Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper to add at the bottom of the layer.  Glue the top and add a dimensional to the bottom where it extends over the layer.  Add some Wink of Stella to give the turtle some glimmer and shine.

Here is the inside of the card.  This saying is colored with the markers in the same way as the label on the front.  The jelly fish over the words is stamped off.  The other two are not stamped off.  Add more of the dots.

Thanks for visiting with me today.  I love that you are here.  Hope to see you again soon.  If you need to order any supplies all the links are below.  I appreciate it!

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Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152539]

$19.00

Whale Done Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152470]

$17.00

Seabed 3D Embossing Folder

[152700]

$10.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Whale Of A Time 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[152460]

$11.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[147157]

$30.00

Sponge Daubers

[102892]

$10.95

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Life is Beautiful, Yes It Is!

Hello to you!  Today I have a pretty card using the Life is Beautiful stamp set.  I keep wanting to call it Tree of Life.  I keep my stamp sets in alphabetical order.  I couldn't find it because I was looking in the T's!  I think I'm going to remember the name now.  Any way here is my card using the Life is Beautiful stamp set.

The base of this card is Old Olive that measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and is folded at 4 1/4.

The next layer is a wood sheet from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.  It is cut to 4 x 5 1/4.  Cut a label from the Tasteful Labels dies from the center of this layer and then glue the layer to the front of the card base.  I'm talking about the wood label that is behind the Thinking of You saying.

Cut the largest Stitched Nested Label die from Whisper White.

The tree is stamped using the Stamparatus.  I set up the tree so that I could stamp the label and the inside of the card.  I have a video showing how to make this card and set up the Stamparatus.  I first set it up so that I could stamp the tree.  I put the 5 x 5 1/4 Whisper White paper up next to the right of the Stamparatus and about 1 inch down.  Now figure out where the nested label needs to go so that it stamps where you want it.  I traced around this label on my grid paper.  I was using it for a class.  This would also work well if you plan on making multiples of this card.  Stamp in Early Espresso.

Here is the video.

 

Stamp the leaves on the trees in Old Olive and again in Mossy Meadow.  Clean between colors and move the stamp a little so they are not exactly the same on the card.  Do the label and the inside of the card.

Stamp the bird's nest in Early Espresso.  Clean the stamp and stamp on a scrap of Whisper White in Real Red.  Cut out the bird house only.  Add on top of the brown one with a dimensional.

For the ribbon, make a line of Seal about 1 inch long down the lower center of the label.  Add the ribbon.  This is from the Old Olive ribbon from the Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack.  The seal will hold the ribbon in place.  

Cut the label for the front of the card from Whisper White using the Tasteful Labels dies.  Stamp the saying in Real Red.  Take the wood label and cut it in half.  Add to the back of the white label so that it sticks out about the same from each side.  Add this label with dimensionals.

Add a few of the gold Metallic Pearls to finish the front of the card.

The inside should be about done.  Add the HELLO in Real Red.

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Product List 

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154871]

$17.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

$31.00

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

[152479]

$7.00

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

$7.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00