Ramblin' Stamper: October 2023

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Paper Dolls Mini Catalog Showcase

Today I'm sharing some wonderful cards created by our very talented team, the Paper Dolls. Each time there's a new Stampin' Up! catalog released, I host a card swap for our team to exchange ideas & inspiration. Enjoy!

created by Yvonne Kitko using Warmest Heart stamps & dies

created by Cindy Brown using Abundant Beauty Masks

created by Beth Daniels using Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper

created by Laura Malanowski using Bag of Bones stamp & dies & Them Bones Designer Series Paper

created by Marta Jones using the Winter Owls Bundle & Inspiring Canopy dies

created by Marcie Derby using the Autumn Leaves Suite

created by Pat Tecza using the Autumn Leaves Suite

Thanks for stopping by today!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Abundant Beauty Masks for a Milestone Birthday

I wanted to share this card I made for a very special lady who's turning 95 this month.

My friend is amazing. One of her favorite activities is making cards, so I hope she likes this one!

I used the Abundant Beauty Masks, Blending Brushes & Very Vanilla cardstock to create the sunflowers, then fussy-cut them. Colors are Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie & Early Espresso. The inside & outside sentiments are from a new stamp set called "So Sincere".

The beautiful paper I used for the numbers and strip along the bottom is Oxidized Copper Specialty DSP.

This fun fold is one of my favorites, the Double Z-Fold. The base of the card is 4-1/4" x 11" (Daffodil Delight) scored at 2-3/4" & 5-1/2". The band along the bottom is 11" x 1-1/4", scored at 5-1/2" & 2-3/4".

The two patterned designer papers I used are retired, but you probably have some others that would be lovely on this card style! The 2 yellow panels are 2-1/2" x 4" and the large brown panel is 5-1/4" x 4".

The Oxidized Copper strips are 5-1/4" x 1" & 2-1/2" x 1" (2 pieces).

The trickiest part of the Double Z-Fold is fastening the band. The long section of the band is glued to the short front section. The easiest way to to apply liquid glue to the folded band, as that exposes only the sections that should have glue. You'll want to fold the card closed while adhering the band in place. Definitely have a "dry run" at it before applying glue.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Stack, Slice & Shuffle with the Autumn Leaves Suite

This beautiful designer paper is one of my all-time favorites. It's called All About Autumn, and it's been so popular with Stampin' Up! customers that it has sold out twice already, and in production for the third time this fall.

This paper pack is especially well-suited to the Stack, Slice & Shuffle technique because you can show three different patterns on the same card. Trust me, it's hard to choose from just one, as every sheet is gorgeous.

The oak & maple leaves surrounding the sentiment are cut from Oxidized Copper Specialty DSP, which is part of the Autumn Leaves Suite. I've used Thick Very Vanilla cardstock for the base of each card. I chose a mat to coordinate with each card - here, from left to right, the mats are Copper Clay, Moody Mauve & Cajun Craze.

I have to admit that I didn't care for Moody Mauve before I saw this paper. Now I love this color - especially paired with Pretty Peacock.

This diagram shows how to cut your papers. You will cut 3 pieces of 3-3/4" x 5" designer paper, stacked on top of each other, at the same time. This is the "Stack & Slice" part of the technique. No measuring needed here - just make the first cut approximately as shown. Move the corner pieces you cut off out of the way and make the second cut as shown.

After you finish cutting you'll have 9 pieces of designer paper (3 pieces of 3-3/4' x 5", cut into 3 pieces each). Now comes the shuffle - simply rearrange the pieces to make 3 card fronts, each having 3 different papers.

Now comes the fun part...the shuffle!

This is such a great card design to make a bunch of cards quickly. Just mount these on a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of coordinating cardstock and add to your card base. Add a punched or die-cut shape with a sentiment stamped on it & you're done!

The All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper is currently scheduled to be back in stock the week of October 23. If you would like me to notify you when it's available again, please drop me an email: ramblinstamper@gmail.com

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All About Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162178]

$15.00

Oxidized Copper 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162190]

$8.00

Autumn Leaves Bundle (English)

[162186]

$55.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[144237]

$9.00

Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161723]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$10.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$10.00

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161721]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$9.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Christmas Wreath Quilt Square - Five Ways

It's only September and I've already finished most of my Christmas cards for this year. Big yay! Ever since I discovered how much I enjoy making quilt squares from paper, I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate them into my cards.

I had so much fun designing this Christmas Wreath Quilt Square that I ended up making a bunch of them. Here's how I used them to embellish my Christmas cards--

I kept this one pretty simple by mounting it on a brick "wall". The embossing is done with a (retired) pine bough folder.

This one is a little more rustic. The embossing was done with a gingham folder. I like the addition of "Joy" in the middle, don't you?

This one might be my favorite...

This diamond-fold really lends itself well to show off a quilt square!

This one uses a template from Robin Armbrecht called 4 Lovely Layers Template #19. Such a great way to show off our beautiful designer papers!

I'm sharing this design at the Festive Friday card making challenge. Green, sparkle & triangles are my elements.

Except for the diamond fold card, each of my cards (including the wreath) uses the gorgeous Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper. This paper has been so popular that it is currently sold out, but scheduled to be back in stock the week of October 16. Until then, try making your wreath with your favorite red & green designer papers in your stash!

If you want to try your hand at making the Christmas Wreath Quilt Square, please click below to download the template and let me know how it turns out!

Christmas Wreath Quilt Square Template

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