Die Cutting with Stampin’ Up!’s Shaded Summer

By | August 12, 2021
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Create Simple, Pretty Cards for All Occasions

It’s a perfect stamp set by my measuring stick! Shaded Summer is a 10-stamp set with three images and seven sentiments perfect for cards for all reasons. It debuted in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

When the summer Sale-a-Bration brochure was released — lo and behold — Shadow Dies. Yay! Nothing kicks a perfect 10 up like coordinating dies. And the price is right — FREE! With your $100 purchase now through September 30.

Have a Look

Stampin' Up! Shaded Summer and Shadow Dies  

Crafting with the perfect stamp set is now easier thanks to dies that outline crop the floral sprays, and additional dies and overlays.

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Die-cutting with Stampin’ Up!’s Shaded Summer was the subject of a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared the measurements and the step-by-step instructions to create two cards, and I shared a peak at a third card crafted with the dies. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

Stamp, Color, Die-Cut

A Basic White layer showcases the largest image of the stamp set, which was stamped using Basic Gray ink. A touch of color was added using ink from the pad and a Blender Pen.

After die-cutting and arranging on Basic White, a small snip of wood paneling from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper stack was added to ground the flowers. Linen Thread and Matte Decorative Dots add the finishing touches.

Stampin' Up! Shaded Summer and Shadow Dies | Just Stamp All Occasion Cards

 

 

Monochromatic Fun-Fold

Old Olive and wood grain showcase the smaller floral spray of Shaded Summer. Two Old Olive patterned papers were selected from the Rich Regals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Assortments.

 

 

Layered Die-Cuts

Nothing adds sparkle to a card like Rainbow Glimmer Paper. Here, the overlays were cropped from selected sections of the rainbow paper, and layered atop the solid leaves and flowers in the same color. One simple greeting expresses the sentiment. Early Espresso 1/4″ Faux Suede Trim and Gilded Gems add the pizzazz.

 

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Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit Promotion

Those who join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration may select one bundle from a list and add the bundle to their Starter Kit at no additional cost. This list of bundles is also available for purchase during the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog preorder period and the Sale-A-Bration pre-earn period (1 July–2 August 2021). Preorder limits apply.

Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit Promotion

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Elegant All Occasion Cards Crafted with Hand-Penned Petals

By | August 3, 2021
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Hand-Penned Card Class by Gabriela Rodriguez
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Hand-Penned Petals is one of the prettiest bundles in the Stampin’ Up! 2021-22 annual catalog, and it was the top pick for Just Stamp team member Gabriela Rodriguez when she volunteered to be Stamper of the Month recently.

A talented crafter who leans to detailed elegant designs, Gaby is one of the newest Just Stamp team member, also known as the Stamparistas. She created a collection of elegant all occasion cards using the bundle perk she was gifted for volunteering to design a a card class to share with the team. It’s an elegant collection.

Hand-Penned is a Distinktive, Two-Step stamp set with coordinating dies that crop both the set images and intricate layers to embellish. Distinktive means the stamp itself produces different opacities in a single stamping. Two-step means images can be easily outlined stamped and colored in two easy steps. No markers, pencils, Blenders or other color tools are needed. It’s ONE choice available to add color.

Together the stamps and Penned Flowers dies make-up the Hand-Penned Petals bundle. The bundle is part of a suite of tools and supplies that includes 12 x 12 patterned paper and faceted Genial Gems.

All Occasion Cards

Gaby’s first project beautifully showcases both sides of one sheet of the 12 x 12 Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper. It’s a fun fold Congratulations card.

 

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For this Happy Birthday card, Gaby features the intricate detailed dies. She borrowed the sentiment from Best Year (#152568) and texture from Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.

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Simple stamping and coloring with Blends create the focal images for a simple layout. The Hand-Penned DSP creates a background.

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Another fun fold card showcasing the stitched scallop edge die in the Penned Flowers Dies. It’s perfect for conveying Thanks.

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The Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder creates one of the panels in the fun fold Get Well card. The outline die easily crops the floral stem.

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Stamparista Stamper of the Month

Gaby is a member of the growing team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators called the Stamparistas. Team members get lots of extra rewards beyond a generous 20-25% shopping discount EVERY time they shop.

Each month, one Stamparista volunteers to be Stamper of the Month and receive a free stamp set or bundle. She agrees to design a class using the stamp set/bundle to share with the team. Team members can then create the projects for themselves or present the projects as part of their stamping business.

Gaby presented her card class and PDF tutorial at a recent team meeting.

Just Stamp Team Member Gabriela Rodriguez

Gabriela Rodriguez

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Join + Free Bundle

It’s always a great time to join Stampin’ Up! and the Stamparista team of demonstrators. But right now, it’s the BEST time to join. For only $99 plus tax, you can select stamps, paper, inks — anything — valued up to $125 PLUS one of 12 bundles now available in the July – January Holiday Mini Catalog.

I invite you to join and start reaping ALL the benefits of Stampin’Up! Shop with a discount, receive a free monthly class, get free access to Just Stamp class tutorials and be inspired by a beautiful new circle of friends. CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Stampin’ Up! and the Stamparistas.

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Make a Center Pleat Fun Fold Card that Stands

By | July 24, 2021
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Stampin' Up! Penguin Place | Just Stamp Center Pleat Penguin Place Christmas

This is the easiest fun fold card EVER! Just four scores and a standard size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2″ card base create a Center Pleat Fun Fold card that stands. It’s an instant display to help make the greeting linger long after the first peek.

The fun and easy card features a sneak peek of the all-new Stampin’ Up! holiday bundle called Penguin Place and coordinating patterned paper included as one of the upcoming Sale-a-bration FREE gifts. It all adds up to an adorable  winter birthday greeting.

Four Easy Scores

  • Begin with a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2″ piece of card stock. Use the Stampin’ Paper Trimmer to score the long side at 2″, 3 1/8″, 5 3/8″ and 6 1/2″.
  • Use a Bone Folder to fold and burnish the two outer scores (2″ and 6 1/2″) inward. Unfold and flip the card stock. Fold and burnish the 3 1/8″ and 5 3/8″ scores inward.
  • Flip and fan fold the card stock to create a large center pleat.

Stampin' Up! Penguin Place | Just Stamp Center Pleat Penguin Place Christmas

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

The Center Pleat Fun Fold card featuring Penguin Place was the subject of a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared the measurements and the step-by-step instructions to create this fun fold card that stands. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

Alternate Christmas Card

A second Center Pleat Fun Fold card showcases the Penguin Place coordinating punch — perfect for those who don’t like to fussy cut. In place of hand snipping the winter critters, the penguin was stamped and punched. Fashion accessories included in the stamp set were stamped and snipped or punched for added fun.

The Penguin Place Bundle, coordinating paper, and Designer Series Paper used in the alternate Christmas card will be available Aug. 3 when the new Stampin’ Up! holiday mini catalog and Sale-a-Bration promotion are launched.

Stampin' Up! Penguin Place | Just Stamp Center Pleat Penguin Place Christmas

If you enjoy Fun Fold cards, click here for more fun examples.

 

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Adorable Pet Cards for the Holidays

By | July 16, 2021
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Stampin' Up! Sweet Stockings | Just Stamp Christmas Cards

 

To the pet or from the pet, these adorable pet cards will have tails wagging this howliday season. Minimal supplies and a clean and simple design make these easy-to-make cards paws-a-tively fetching.

With only 160 crafting days ’til Christmas, NOW is the time purr-fect time to leap into the creative zone. Christmas in July means no inter-ruff-tion to the holiday festivities that arrive once the turkey has been digested.

Stamps, Paper, Ink

It’s back to the basics for these pet cards. Stampin’ Up! makes assembling supplies and tools easy. Coordination is the key. The festive patterned papers from the Tidings of Christmas 6 x 6 paper stack pairs purr-fectly with Cherry Cobbler card stock for the card base. Forty-eight sheets of double-sided patterned paper  provide lots of options to make a barking lot of cards.

Notice the happy Corgi is wearing a Cherry Cobbler sweater? Sneak peek! He was hand-snipped from a sheet of patterned paper debuting in the Holiday Mini Catalog, Sweet Stockings. The color coordination with the Tidings of Christmas is perfect. But there’s more. The Evening Evergreen pine branches match the cheery holiday greeting stamping in Evening Evergreen ink. Even the sparkling rhinestones match the sweater, berries and striped background.

Also a sneak peek is the Sahara Sand label. This label was cropped from the brand new Seasonal Labels Dies to come in the Holiday Mini. Sweet!

Stampin' Up! Sweet Stockings | Just Stamp Christmas Cards

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

The adorable pet card for the holidays featuring Tidings of Christmas and Evergreen Elegance was the subject of a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create this clean and simple cards. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

 

A Purr-ty Alternate

For the feline lovers, another clean and simple design featuring the same papers. The cat-attitude card includes the wintry embossed background created with the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder using Soft Succulent card stock.

 

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Buy One, Get One FREE Sale

By | July 5, 2021
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Just Stamp Buy One, Get One FREE

By Request: Shop the Just Stamp Semi-Annual
Buy One, Get One FREE Sale Online

Here’s a SWEET deal! I have many new and gently used RETIRED stamps, dies, bundles and punches. I would love to gift these to a new home where they can be loved, used and appreciated. Want to claim some of these treasures?

Here’s How It Works

  • Browse my list of retired Stampin’ Up! stamps, bundles, dies and punches. Item numbers and prices are shown. With apologies, photos are not linked; however, a quick check via any browser can provide help.
    Click HERE for Stamps and Bundles.
    Click HERE for Dies and Punches.
  • Make your selections.
  • Contact me amp@anamariepalmerin.com with your selections. I will confirm availability, provide a total, and give you a link with Host Code to shop for NEW product in my store.
  • You will place an Online order for the dollar amount of your Retired Selections. Your total must be the equivalent of the Retired Selection Total before Shipping and Tax.
  • I will send a Paypal Invoice to ship your Retired Selections directly to you. Shipping fee will be either $8 or $16 for USPS Priority Mail Shipping. I will cover any shipping amount in excess of $16

Essentially, you are placing an order for NEW Stampin’ Up! product and getting RETIRED product for FREE. What a SWEET deal!
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Questions or comments? I’m all ears. Email me amp@anamariepalmerin.com I am happy to provide photos or details on the condition of any product.

Pinwheel Fun Fold Thank You Card

By | July 4, 2021
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Stampin'Up! Plentiful Plants | Just Stamp Pinwheel Fun Fold

Express your gratitude with not just a handmade card, but a Pinwheel Fun Fold card. They’re quite trendy, yet super easy to create — anyone can give it a whirl. And like any handmade card, it will move the recipient beyond words.

As the recipient turns the card, they catch the parts of the story of the sentiment. Plus, the design rests easily on a desktop, table or mantle to create a thoughtful display.

Measurements and creative design can be modified to suit any size, theme or occasion. Here it’s shown with Stampin’ Up!’s Plentiful Plants, a mix of tropical foliage and hardy succulents. The stamp set includes a variety of pots, a macramé hanger and plant stand. The sentiments are set in classic script and serif fonts.

Stampin'Up! Plentiful Plants | Just Stamp Pinwheel Fun Fold

Creating a Pinwheel Fun Fold card requires no special dies or tools. A Paper Trimmer/Scorer or Scoring Tool is all that’s needed to create the card’s base.

 

Stampin'Up! Plentiful Plants | Just Stamp Pinwheel Fun Fold

The finished size of the demonstrated card is 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, the standard size for handmade cards. It will fit nicely in an A4 envelope provided you follow the suggestion and NOT use thick card stock as the base.

Folded flat, the card will have multiple layers. I also suggest limiting the use of Stampin’ Dimensionals to limit the card thickness.

 

Stampin'Up! Plentiful Plants | Just Stamp Pinwheel Fun Fold

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

The Pinwheel Fun Fold card featuring Plentiful Plants was the subject of a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create these fun cards, including all the tools, supplies, and dimensions needed. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

 

Stampin'Up! Plentiful Plants | Just Stamp Pinwheel Fun Fold

 

The Pinwheel Fun Fold card featuring Plentiful Plants is one little notecard that accomplishes a BIG feat and relays the BIGGEST thanks.

To purchase any of the supplies to create the Pinwheel Fun Fold card, click HERE.

 

 

Color and Ink Techniques for Cardmaking

By | June 25, 2021
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Stampin' Up! | Free As A Bird | Just Stamp 6+ Techniques

I’m super excited to share today’s project. Six-plus color and ink techniques for cardmaking are showcased to create one pretty thank you card.

Handmade cards are the BEST! Who wouldn’t love to receive this thank you note? It’s certain to make the recipient feel extra special.

Techniques Anyone Can Do

  • Blending/Sponging a background
  • Faux Bleaching with water
  • Stamping with dye, pigment and permanent inks
  • Heat embossing
  • Die-cutting
  • Fussy cutting
  • Coloring with alcohol markers

 

Stampin' Up! | Free As A Bird | Just Stamp 6+ Techniques

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

While the number of techniques used on this project might seem intimidating, the project is easy when broken down to simple steps. Just 10 small steps create the thank you card that will convey appreciation to friends and family receiving this lovely.

The easy steps were demonstrated during a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared the steps, tools, supplies, and dimensions needed to create the card. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

Close-Up of Color and Ink Techniques

Stampin' Up! | Free As A Bird | Just Stamp 6+ Techniques

Want to create more custom backgrounds using inks and techniques. Click HERE for another background technique.

 

Want to recreate this project? Skip over to my store to find the Free As A Bird stamp set and supplies. Click HERE.

 

Interactive Pop-Up Slider with Wrapped Bouquet by Stampin’ Up!

By | June 23, 2021
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Stampin' Up! | Wrapped Bouquet | Just Stamp Pop-Up Slider

An interactive card is the ultimate thrill. While a card means so much more than a quick text or email, a handmade card makes the recipient feel even more special. Add the interactive element, and the card will be a keepsake.

One of my favorite interactive cards is the Pop-Up Slider. At first glance, it’s just a pretty card. Pull the bow at the top, and not only is a surprise message revealed, but the card is now perfectly positioned to rest on a desktop or mantel. Guaranteed — it will be viewed and treasured for a long time.

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

The Pop-Up Slider is super easy. Just 10 small steps create the interactive card that will thrill. The easy steps were demonstrated during a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create this fun card, including all the tools, supplies, and dimensions needed. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

 

 

Create the Pop-Up Slider with any theme or stamps. If you want to recreate the card exactly as demonstrated, skip to my store to shop. Hurry! The Wrapped Bouquet stamps and dies will retire on June 30, or when supply is depleted. See more Wrapped Bouquet inspiration here.

Great news! Purchase the stamps and dies separately and save. The dies are half-off!

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