Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Treats Not Tricks

Hello and welcome,

It's Stamping 2nd Sunday latest blog hop for October and for this month the design team will be showcasing the theme 'Treats Not Tricks' in our projects. The list of participants will be at the end of this blog. Did you see follow Artisan, Tami Hewlett's amazing projects? I just love her creations!

Today, I'll be sharing with two projects and turning them into 3D gifts for a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding etc...

I've used the Ranunculus Romance Stamp Set and coordinating Ranunculus Dies which can be found in the Stampin' Up! Annual 2022-23 Catalogue. I haven't really used this stamp set and dies much in my projects, so this was the perfect opportunity to use them. I've also used the adorable Envelope Treat Boxes they came in a pack of 10 in white, they are easy to fold and ensemble. I've stamped images and added ink with a Blending Brush onto the box. I love the scripty stamp image, it's very vintage. 

I have to give a shout out to Charlet Mallett who is an amazing paper crafter and is also on the Artisan Design Team for 2022. She created a beautiful 3D paper flower back in March 2022 and I've CASED her flower but changed up the colours.

Blushing Bride 3D Paper Flower and Box

I think Blushing Bride is my go-to colour at the moment and it's a pretty colour to use. To make the 3D paper flower you'll need to die-cut out about 12 outline flower shapes using the flower die. You will need about 5 in Blushing Bride and 7 in Basic White Cardstock. I added Blushing Bride ink with the Blending Brush to the edges of the Basic White die-cut flowers and left one white. 

Here comes the fun part! You'll need a Bone Folder and Stampin' Spritzer filled with water. One layer at a time lightly spritz, then with the Bone Folder curve the edges inwards and crinkle the edges using your fingers. As you get closer to the center piece, cut a slit towards the middle of the flower layer and use adhesive such as Multi-Purpose Glue. You may want to cut up to four slits on the finale layer.

To assemble the flower, start at the bottom layer, add Multi-Purpose Glue as you go with each layer. To create the final center piece, I used a strip of Basic white Cardstock, coloured the edges using the Blending Brush and Blushing Bride ink. Then with Paper Snips snip all the way along the strip, creating fine slits and then roll up into a spiral. I used Stampin' Seal + to secure the spiral. To add the center piece to the flower I used the glue gun works best.

I wanted to add some sparkle to the flower, so I've used Clear Wink of Stella to the edges of each layer. It's hard to see in the photos but in real life it looks so pretty.

To create the belly band around the box I used Vellum cut the strip at 5cm x 19.5cm. Then dry embossed the Vellum strip using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Fold. Once embossed score at 4cm, 6.5cm, 12.5cm and 15cm to fit around the box and adhere using Stampin' Seal +

I added White Glittered Organdy Ribbon, two Vellum leaves and the sentiment stamped in Blushing Bride onto Basic White Cardstock and die-cut out using the Tailored Made Tag Dies.

Balmy Blue 3D Paper Flower and Box

I've used Balmy Blue for the second treat box and flower. Using the same technique as above. You'll need about 5 in Balmy Blue and 7 in Basic White Cardstock. I added Balmy Blue ink with the Blending Brush to the edges of the Basic White die-cut flowers and left one white. Then create your 3D flower as above directions.

To create the final center piece, I used a strip of Basic white Cardstock, coloured the edges using the Blending Brush and Balmy Blue ink. Then as above cut tiny slits all the way along the strip and roll up into a spiral. Adhere the center piece to the flower with a heat gun.

To create the belly band around the box I used Vellum cut the strip at 5cm x 19.5cm. Then dry embossed the Vellum strip using the Timber 3D Embossing Fold. Once embossed score at 4cm, 6.5cm, 12.5cm and 15cm to fit around the box and adhere using Stampin' Seal +

I added Pool Party 3/8" Sheer Ribbon, two Vellum leaves and the sentiment stamped in Balmy Blue onto Basic White Cardstock and die-cut out using the Tailored Made Tag Dies.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love to hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below.

Please email me if you would like a copy of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue and the July-Dec 2022 Mini Catalogue, please contact me here. 

If you live in Australia and don't have a demonstrator, you can purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products by shopping with me at my online store here.

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Happy Stamping

Vicki Boucher

To see all of the amazing projects by the Stamping Sunday Design Team please click on their names below. Next up is the fabulous creative Mikaela Titheridge from the UK.

Artisan Design Team - Masculine Projects

  

Hello! My name is Vicki Boucher, and I am from Melbourne, Australia. Today I'll be sharing with you three masculine projects I designed using a variety of amazing Stampin' Up! products.

I made three rustic, vintage-style projects featuring Mountain Air and Grassy Grove Stamp Sets - two cards and a 3D treat cracker box. I like to use masculine colors with lots of layers and textures.

Dad 3D Cracker & Treat Box 

The 3D Cracker & Treat Boxes Dies are perfect for a quick, easy, and fun gift package. To make the masculine cracker box, first place the checked mask over Cajun Craze Cardstock and add Cajun Craze ink with a Blending Brush until you have an even coverage. Then, carefully move the mask along the cardstock to cover and apply ink. 

Use the Cracker & Treat Box Die and die cut using the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Fold on the scored lines with a Bone Folder and adhere the end pieces together with Stampin' Seal +. Add twine to each end.

Using the Alphabest bundle for the sentiment, stamp the outside image and letters in Evening Evergreen ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock, then punch out using the Best Label Punch and add Crumb Cake ink with a Blending Brush or Sponge Dauber.

Happy Father's Day Card

Father's Day is almost here for us in Australia, and I've used the Majestic Mountain Dies, Grassy Grove and Celebrating You Stamp sets for this project.

For the rustic feel use the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder, Crumb Cake cardstock and run it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Add colour to the edges in Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Early Espresso ink with the Blending Brush. Use your Paper Snips and run the blade along the edge of the inked-up cardstock, this will create a vintage look.

To create an impression of depth, apply Evening Evergreen ink to Cajun Craze deer die-cut pieces with the Blending Brush. This adds shading to the deer's body and head. For a darker sky, apply Evening Evergreen ink to the Cajun Craze Cardstock panel.

Lots of Love Masculine Card

To create this masculine card, I've added lots of layers to the card, stamp the mountains and trees in Evening Evergreen ink onto Cajun Craze cardstock panel.

Emboss Crumb Cake cardstock panel with Stripes 3D embossing folder through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, add Crumb Cake and Soft Suede ink with the Blending Brush. Using the checkered mask from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks, add Evening Evergreen ink to the cardstock panel. Use your Paper Snips and run the blade along the edge of the each of the panels, this will create a vintage look.

Did you know that the Silver-Threaded Twine can be unraveled by hand to make thinner strands? Just remove the silver thread and there's plenty of twine left over. I've used the twine throughout my projects. I love the natural texture and it's perfect for masculine cards and 3D boxes.

Here are the products you will need: 

Alphabest Stamp Set (158884)
Best Label Punch (158885)
Grassy Grove Stamp Set (157836)
Grove Dies (157844)
Cracker & Treat Box Dies (159182)
Mountain Air Stamp Set (151610)
Majestic Mountain Dies (151608)
Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)
Celebrating You Stamp Set (158028)
Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505)
Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder (157980)
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad (155576)
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad (147115)
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad (147116)
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (147114)
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad (147085)
Evening Evergreen Cardstock (155574)
Soft Succulent Cardstock (155776)
Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953)
Cajun Craze Cardstock (119684)
Silver-Threaded Twine (159662)
Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (159178)
Blending Brushes (153611)
Bone Folder (102300)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)
Stampin’ Seal + (149699)

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love to hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below. 

If you would like a copy of the Stampin' Up! July - December 2022 Mini or the Annual Catalogue 2022 - 2023 please contact me here. 

If you live in Australia and don't have a demonstrator, you can purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products by shopping with me at my online store here.

Happy Stamping

Vicki Boucher

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop Sale a Bration Take Two

 

 Hello and welcome,

It's Stamping 2nd Sunday latest blog hop for August, hosted by Sara Levin and for this month the design team will be showcasing the theme 'Sale-a-Bration' in our projects. The list of participants will be at the end of this blog.

Today's projects are two handmade cards and 3D gift box using Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration August - September 2021, Mini August to December 2021 and Annual 2021 - 2022 Catalogues. 

Sale-a-Bration is here again for the next two months from 3 August - 30 September 2021, each time you spend $90 AUD or $180 AUD you can choose a FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue (before shipping and handling). Sale-a-Bration is always a great time to stock up on your basics like paper, adhesives, ribbons etc....

I've used the Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set - FREE with $180 AUD 156601 and the Be Dazzling 6" x 6" Specialty Paper - FREE with $90 AUD 1156629 as my main focal point plus adding lots of other elements to my projects.

Casual Crafter

Using the Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set for the main focus with shades of Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Inks and Cardstock. I really like the tone on tone look when using Crumb Cake and you also get that vintage style too. 

Starting with the card base using Early Espresso Cardstock and layered with Crumb Cake panel. I've used the smaller flower stamp from the Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set and stamped in Crumb Cake Ink. Using the Blending Brush I've added Crumb Cake Ink and a little of Early Espresso Ink to the edge of the Cardstock.

The larger Dahlia image from the stamp set is stamped in Early Espresso Ink onto Crumb Cake Cardstock  and coloured in with Stampin' Blends using Crumb Cake light & dark and Bronze. I've used this same technique with the smaller Dahlias and foliage. Then with my paper snips I've fussy cut out the coloured images. 

To finish off the card I've added Black Baker's Twine, Gilded Gems and the greeting is also from the stamp set. I've created this card to show that you can create something without using the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. All you need is paper, ink, a good pair of Paper Snips and a few embellishments to create a card.

Vintage Style Avid Crafter

Well what can I say this is my kind of card that I love to make! When I saw the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper in the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue this was on my must have list. The thick glittery paper sparkles and is a champagne colour. You can also colour it but I love it how it comes. 

There are lots of elements to my card so I'll start with the Dahlia which is heat embossed in Gold Emboss Powder onto Very Vanilla Cardstock and coloured in using Stampin' Blends in Ivory and Crumb Cake light & dark. Then fussy cut with the Paper Snips.

Something I haven't used in awhile is the Square Vellum Doilies coloured in using Cinnamon Cider Ink with the Blending Brush and once dried I added Gold Gilded Leafing. This is layered over the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper cut at 9cm x 9cm with the Paper Trimmer. 

Another new product available in the Mini Catalogue is the Cork 12" x 12" Specialty Paper which has flecks of gold throughout. I love the texture of it. I've torn one of the sides to give it a vintage look, ruffed it up with the Paper Snips and scrunched it up for a wrinkled effect. 

The card base is Sahara Sand Cardstock, I've embossed it using Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder but it's a bit had to see as I've covered it with the Gold Gilded Leafing.

To finish off the card I've added Very Vanilla Diamond Weave Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestones Jewels, Very Vanilla Baker's Twine and the greeting heat embossed in Gold Emboss Powder on Sahara Sand Cardstock. The greeting is then die-cut out using the stitched label die from the Potted Succulents Dies.

3D Gift Box

Starting with the Scalloped Kraft treat Box which compliments the two cards nicely. The Dahlia and leaves are stamped in Cinnamon Cider Ink onto Very Vanilla Cardstock and coloured in using the Stampin' Blends. I've used Crumb Cake, Ivory and Cinnamon Cider. 

The Dahlia is layered over the Tailor Made Tag Dies the first one in Very Vanilla Cardstock coloured in with Blending Brushes using Cinnamon Cider and Early Espresso Ink. The second is the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper. 

I've added a few of the Genial Gems in Pale Papaya and ribbon in Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim and Very Vanilla Baker's Twine.

To finish off the gift box I've added the Gold Shimmer Ribbon around the box and tied it in a bow. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. To see all of the amazing projects by the Stamping Sunday Design Team please click on their names below.

1.	Sara Levin
2.	Su Mohr
3.	Vicki Boucher
4.	Cheryll Miller
5.	Jay Soriano
6.	Anne Marie Hile

If you would like a copy of the new Stampin' Up! Mini August to December 2021 and Saleabration Catalogue please contact me here. 

If you live in Australia and don't have a demonstrator, you can purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products by shopping with me at my online store here.

Happy Stamping

Vicki Boucher

 

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop All Stitched Up

 Hello and welcome,

It's Stamping 2nd Sunday latest blog hop for July, hosted by Sara Levin and for this month the design team will be showcasing the theme 'Stitched' in our projects. The list of participants will be at the end of this blog.

Today's projects is a handmade card and 3D Mini Paper Pumpkin Box using Stampin' Up! products from the Annual Catalogue for 2021 - 2022. I've used the Pierced Blooms Dies as my main focal point plus adding the Stitched So Sweetly and Floral Heart Dies.

I love anything that has some sort of stitching for my projects, it just gives that extra special touch! Both the card and Mini Paper Pumpkin Box are very similar and are perfect as a gift set to someone special. I've just changed the layout of the flowers and leaves.

Card and Mini Paper Pumpkin Box

When it comes to creating quite a few die cuts I like to use a half sheet of Cardstock in this case Shimmery White and Watercolor Paper. I add a wash of water with using the wide brush tip of the Water Painter and then apply coloured ink. Sometimes I like to mix in the similar colours or even create light and dark with the same colour.

The colours for the flowers are Petal Pink, Blushing Bride and a little of Polished Pink Ink. For the leaves I've used Mint Macaron, Soft Succulent and a little of Evening Evergreen Ink. Then I'll die cut out the pieces. I used Soft Succulent Shimmer Vellum for the leaves.

To create some dimension to the flowers I've used the Bone Folder to curl the petals and the Stampin' Pierce Mat with the Take Your Pick Tool by creating a circular motion with the Stylus.

The card base is Thick Basic White Cardstock with a panel of Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper This DSP is on sale from 1st July until 2nd August 2021 with 15% discount. There are a total of 9 Designer Series Paper on sale, more details below and on my online store. I've used the Mint Macaron and white stripes DSP for my background panel.

The layout is on a Shimmery White die cut piece using the largest die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and I've added a Mint Macaron wash with the Water Painter. 

The greeting is from Create With Friends Stamp Set, stamped in Soft Succulent and fussy cut out. It's layered out the stitched label die from Floral Heart Dies. I've added a few of the Mint Macaron Genial Gems to the card.  

The Mini Paper Pumpkin Box is almost the same as the card except I've added the cute paper bow from the Pierced Blooms Dies and there are no Gems on the box. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today. To see all of the amazing projects by the Stamping Sunday Design Team please click on their names below.

1.	Sara Levin
2.	Su Mohr
3.	Cheryll Miller
4.	Mikaela Titheridge
5.	Vicki Boucher
6.	Jay Soriano

If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of the above mentioned Stampin' Up! products, please visit my online store here.

Here is the list of Designer Series Paper which is on sale with 15% off discount and is available for purchase from my online store.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below.

Happy Stamping

Vicki Boucher

Melbourne, Australia.