Stampin’ Up! Gather Together Thanksgiving Card Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing my final Thanksgiving card for this year – I’ll be sending them out to my family this week and moving on to finishing up Christmas cards. Kind of sad because I really love the fall season. This is the card I made during my Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday afternoon and it is full of pumpkins from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set and Gathered Leaves dies. And I filled it out with an Autumn version of the new Quite Curvy leaves! You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here is the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I posted a copy of the video in my YouTube channel here so you can view it there if you prefer. Later this week I hope to get a quickie version posted to my channel too.

I started by stamping the pumpkins from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together photopolymer stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on Whisper White. I stamped three large pumpkins and two of the smaller sets of pumpkins and colored them with Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. I fussy cut them out. I cut two large leaves from the Gathered Leaves Dies from Old Olive card stock.

I stamped the large leafy vine from the Quite Curvy photopolymer stamp set in Soft Suede ink on Whisper White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I colored the leaves with Cajun Craze, Mango Melody, Cinnamon Cider and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. I adhered a panel of Cinnamon Cider 2020-2022 In Color 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Cajun Craze mat and adhered it to the front of a Bumblebee card base. I adhered the die cut leaves to the panel with liquid glue and adhered the pumpkins across the bottom. I used liquid glue on all except the center pumpkin, which I popped on with a dimensional.

I adhered the Quite Curvy leafy vine with dimensionals on the bottom of the arrangement. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Gathered Together stamp set in Soft Suede ink on a Bumblebee panel. I cut it out with the small label die from the Beautiful Boughs dies and stamped the wheat sheafs in Bumblebee ink. I adhered the label to the front of the card with dimensionals and finished of the card front with three Bumblebee enamel gems.

I stamped the sentiment from the Banner Year photopolymer stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on a Whisper White panel. I stamped the wheat sheaf from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Bumblebee ink next to the sentiment and stamped the leafy vine in Soft Suede ink on the bottom. I colored the leaves with dimensionals like the card front and adhered the panel to a Cajun Craze mat before adhering it to the inside of the card.

I love the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together Bundle and was so happy to see it return in the Aug-Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. And I love the fall version of the Quite Curvy leafy vine!! Thanks for stopping by and Have a great week!

Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations Going On now!

The Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations runs through January 4, 2021. This will include the Quite Curvy bundle, which is an early release of the upcoming January – June 2021 Mini Catalog along with the Curvy Christmas stamp set and Classic Christmas 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. Click on the picture above to view PDF Flyer with all the details. And if you purchase either the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (item 158396) or the Quite Curvy Bundle (item 156228) from me between now and January 4, you will receive our special Online Tutorial Class with videos. This is an exclusive set of written and video tutorials created by Inkin’ Krew team members who purchase these products during the Curvy Celebrations!

January – June 2021 Mini Catalog and Sale A Bration is Coming Soon!

Last weekend at Stampin’ Up! OnStage, we got to see many of the new products that will be coming in the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog – and they are so amazing! Another benefit of attending OnStage is that we got the opportunity to order a few of the new products and received copies of the new Mini Catalog and Sale A Bration Brochure! So I’m busy looking through the catalogs, planning my pre-order next month – including new catalogs for my customers! If you’ve placed orders with me of at least $50 during the past year, you are automatically on my list to get a catalog when my shipment arrives! If you have not placed an order with me but want to be on my mailing list for the new catalogs too, simply place an order through my Online Store and I’ll add you to my list so you can get your catalogs too!

November 15-30 Host Code: N7E9DGB9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog or in the Aug-Dec 2020 Mini Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift! This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Bumblebee – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 1-3/4″ x 3″ (label)
Cajun Craze – 3-1/8″ x 4-5/8″ (DSP mat), 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside mat)
Old Olive – 2-1/2″ x 5″ (die cut leaves)
Whisper White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel (inside panel), 1-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ (leafy vine die cut), 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (die cut pumpkins)
2020-2022 In Color 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3″ x 4-1/2″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

$38.50

Quite Curvy Bundle (English)

[156228]

$41.25

Banner Year Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[153464]

$17.00

Beautiful Boughs Dies

[150661]

$35.00

2020–2022 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154879]

$9.00

Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[153105]

$9.00

Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154888]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots

[152480]

$8.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful Fall Friendship Card

Good Morning! For today I made a Fall card with the sweet tree from the Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful photopolymer stamp set. I paired it with pumpkins from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together photopolymer stamp set and the coordinating Gathered Leaves Dies. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I cut the top and bottom edge of a panel of Bumblebee card stock with the small bubble edge die from the Ornate Borders Dies and adhered an panel of Plaid Tidings 6″x6″ designer series paper to the front. I cut a panel of Shimmery White card stock with a die from the Stitched Rectangles Dies and used old Olive and Pool Party inks with my water painters to do a color wash background. After it dried, I pressed the panel and stamped the tree from the Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful stamp set in Early Espresso ink on the side. I stamped the leaves in Bumblebee, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze inks and adhered the panel to a Soft Suede mat.

I stamped the pumpkins from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on Whisper White and cut them out with the coordinating dies from the Gathered Leaves Dies. I colored them with Mossy Meadow and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Soft Suede ink on Whisper White, cut it out with the small label die from the Stitched Rectangles Dies and adhered it to a Soft Suede mat.

I adhered the tree panel to the card front with dimensionals. I tied a length of Bumblebee Gingham ribbon with linen thread and adhered it to the panel with glue dots. I adhered the label with dimensionals and popped the pair of pumpkins on the panel with dimensionals. I brushed some clear Wink of Stella glitter on the pumpkins so they would shimmer like the background.

I stamped the leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful stamp set in Bumblebee, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze inks in the top corner of a Whisper White panel. I adhered a strip of Plaid Tidings DSP to the bottom and the large pumpkin in the corner. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful stamp set has the pretty tree that can be used for all seasons. It has beautiful sentiments, and coordinates well with many other stamp sets.

September 1-15 Host Code: 9UZFD3BH

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog or the Aug – Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. This includes some of the host exclusive sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift! This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

Visit my Online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
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Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Pumpkin Pie – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Bumblebee – 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (die cut mat)
Soft Suede – 3-1/8″ x 4-1/2″ (tree panel mat), 5/8″ x 2-5/8″ (label mat)
Shimmery White – 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ ( tree panel)
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 3″ (label), 2″ x 3″ (pumpkin die cuts)
Plaid Tidings DSP – 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154871]

$17.00

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set

[150589]

$17.00

Gathered Leaves Dies

[150662]

$26.00

Ornate Borders Dies

[152724]

$34.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153527]

$11.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

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

[101910]

$10.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

$7.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$12.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Arrange a Wreath Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing a Fall card made with the Stampin’ Up! Arrange a Wreath bundle that I made during my Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday afternoon. Actually, I used three different stamp sets for this card. I pulled in the pumpkins from the Gather Together stamp set and the oak leaves and acorns from the Beautiful Autumn bundle. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here is the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I will also edit and post a concise tutorial on my YouTube Channel, so look for that soon. You can now find my edited YouTube video here.

I started by stamping the sign using the boards and sentiment stamps from the Stampin’ Up! Arrange a Wreath photopolymer stamp set in Sahara Sand and Soft Suede inks on Whisper White. I cut out the sign with a thin white outline. I stamped the pumpkins from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together photopolymer stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on Whisper White and colored it with Mossy Meadow and Pumpkin Pie Stampin Blends. I fussy cut the pumpkins with my paper snips. I also used the Gathered Leaves Dies to cut a small embossed maple leaf from Pear Pizzazz card stock.

I stamped six oak leaves from the Beautiful Autumn photopolymer stamp set in Soft Suede ink on Bumblebee card stock and punched them out with the coordinating punch from the Autumn Punch Pack. I stamped three acorns from the same set in Soft Suede ink on Sahara Sand card stock and punched them out. I die cut the wreath from Cinnamon Cider Card stock using the Wreath Builder Dies. I embossed a panel of Soft Suede card stock with the Pinewood Planks 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Cinnamon Cider mat. I adhered the wreath to the embossed panel using liquid glue and adhered linen thread using Stampin’ Seal.

I adhered the die cut leaf with glue dots so that it covered the Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the pumpkins together with liquid glue and popped them on the wreath with dimensionals. I adhered the oak leaves and acorns with glue dots, tucking the ends behind the pumpkins. I adhered the Bumblebee gingham ribbon to the sign with glue dots and adhered the sign to the top of the wreath with dimensionals. I finished off the wreath with Bumblebee enamel dots and adhered the piece to the front of a Sahara Sand card base.

I adhered the last oak leaves and acorn to a Whisper White pane and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up! Arrange a Wreath bundle is so versatile!! The stamped images and sentiments support wreaths for many occasions and it can be combined with lots of other stamp sets to create any themed wreath for any occasion. And who doesn’t love a wreath? Click the image below to get the full details of this bundle and shop in my Online Store.

Today is the Last Day to redeem your Bonus Days coupon codes!!

If you still have coupon codes, you can use them to get a discount on the Stampin’ Up! Arrange a Wreath bundle – Don’t let them expire!

August 15 – 31 Host Code: TV9N9BHQ

September 1 – 15 Host Code: 9UZFD3BH

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog or in the 2020 Mini Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Sahara Sand – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (punched acorns)
Cinnamon Cider – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (front mat), 4″ x 4″ (wreath die cut)
Soft Suede – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ (embossed background)
Bumblebee – 1-1/4″ x 4″ (punched leaves)
Pear Pizzazz – 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (die cut leaf)
Whisper White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 2″ x 4-1/2″ (fussy cut images)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Product List

Arrange A Wreath Bundle (English)

[154109]

$54.00

Arrange A Wreath Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152587]

$22.00

Wreath Builder Dies

[152722]

$38.00

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set

[150589]

$17.00

Gathered Leaves Dies

[150662]

$26.00

Beautiful Autumn Bundle (English)

[155189]

$50.25

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

$9.00

1/4″ Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

$7.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots

[152480]

$8.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Day of Thanks Happy Thanksgiving Day Card

Good Morning! Today I am sharing a Thanksgiving Card made with the Stampin’ Up! Day of Thanks stamp set. This turkey looks just like the one on the Thanksgiving turkey platter that I have been using for 40 years, so I just had to get the set because it is a real traditional Thanksgiving turkey! You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I also used the wonderful Gather Together designer series paper for the card, so I started by cutting a panel of the Merry Merlot paper with the maple leaves I took a strip of the checked paper and adhered it across the Merry Merlot panel. I cut a strip of the Gather Together Crumb cake ribbon and attached it to the panel as shown. I cut a banner of Calypso coral and ran it through the pinewood planks embossing folder to give it some texture and attached it to the panel. I topped it off with a banner of the leafy Pretty Peacock paper.

I took a strip of Mint Macaron and stamped the feather from the Stampin’ Up! Day of Thanks stamp set in Mint Macaron on it several times, each time stamping it off twice first. I stamped the sentiment on the strip in Cajun Craze. I attached it to the Merry Merlot panel, then I attached the decorated panel to a Cajun Craze card base.

I stamped the turkey image from the Stampin’ Up! Day of Thanks stamp set in Early Espresso on a panel of Whisper White. I colored the turkey with Soft Suede, Smoky Slate, Cajun Craze and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends. I colored the Sky with the Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend and the ground with the Light Old Olive. I cut it out with one of the Layering Circle dies and cut a Cajun Craze mat with the scalloped circle that matched it. I adhered them together and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I added two Terra Cotta Tile faceted dots to finish it off.

On the inside of the card, I added a strip of the Merry Merlot paper to the bottom of a Whisper White panel and stamped the sentiment in Cajun Craze. I also stamped another feather in Mint Macaron, after stamping off twice.

Next week when I get back from On Stage local, it will be time to send out all my Thanksgiving cards … and plan my Thanksgiving day menu.

November 1 – 15 Host Code: WR4KJJM4

November 16 – 30 Host Code: 462PVWKY

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019-20 Annual Catalog or in the 2019 Holiday Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll send you the free gift! This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend! I am spending Saturday at Stampin’ Up! On Stage Local in Hartford, CT and I am so excited!!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Cajun Craze – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, 3″ x 3″ (card base)
Mint Macaron – 1″ x 4 1/2″ (banner)
Calypso Coral – 3/4″ x 3″ (banner)
Whisper White – 3″ x 3″ (turkey), 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inside)
Gather Together –
- 3 3/4″ x 5″, 1/2″ x 5″ (Merry Merlot)
- 5/8″ x 3″ (Pretty Peacock)
- 3/4″ x 5″ (Checked)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Day Of Thanks Cling Stamp Set

[150574]

$17.00

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

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

[119684]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$8.75

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

[100730]

$9.75

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper

[150454]

$11.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126965]

$6.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

[138326]

$6.50

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147273]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144595]

$4.50

Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144574]

$4.50

Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack

[150456]

$9.00

2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots

[149607]

$6.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Up! Gather Together Season of Thanks Card

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing another card made with the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Gather Together photopolymer stamp set. This set has been my go to for fall cards and with the Come to Gather Designer Series paper, beautiful fall cards are so easy to put together. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I cut a panel of the Merry Merlot maple leaf paper from the Come To Gather DSP pack and adhered it to a Cajun Craze card base. Then I took a panel of the wood panelling paper and adhered it to the bottom. I stamped the large maple leaf from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla and die cut it with the coordinating die. I colored it with Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends.

I stamped the pumpkins in Cajun Craze ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and cut the out with the coordinating dies. I colored the stems with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends and the pumpkins themselves with Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends. I then die cut the other two leaves from Old Olive and Cajun Craze cardstock. I adhered the smaller leaves to the card front with liquid glue and the large leaf and pumpkins with dimensionals.

I stamped the Season of Thanks sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a strip of Cajun Craze card stock. I used the large label from the Merry Christmas dies to cut it out. I arranged the die on the left side and cut it out, leaving a large space on the right. I moved the die to make the left side the same size as the right and ran it through the die cutting machine again to get a shorter label that matched the greeting. I adhered the label to the card front with dimensionals. I made a bow with the bride copper trim and attached it to the card front with glue dots.

I stamped the maple leaf in Cajun Craze ink on a panel of Very Vanilla card stock after stamping it off 4 times. I added a strip of the same maple leaf DSP to the bottom of the panel and attached it to the inside of the card.

Thanks for visiting!

Akiko

October 1 – 15 Host Code: 44YKETNJ

October 15 – 31 Host Code: 3KQUKV9U

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog or in the 2019 Occasions Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Cajun Craze – 4 1/4″ x 11″, 2″ x 2″, 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″
Very Vanilla – 3 3/4″ x 5″, 3″ x 3″, 3 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
Come to Gather DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″,
Old Olive – 2″ x 2″

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

$38.50

Merry Christmas Dies

[147912]

$28.00

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

[119684]

$8.75

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

[101650]

$9.75

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

[100702]

$8.75

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper

[150454]

$11.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

1/4" Copper Trim

[144179]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Up! Daisy Lane Simply Thankful Card for the Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to The October Inkin’ Krew Monthly Blog Hop!

Our theme for this month is Giving Thanks and I’ve made a card using the Stampin’ Up! Daisy Lane stamp set and the wonderful sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set. These daisies remind me of the purple mums that are all over the place at this time of year and make me feel like Fall. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I started by die cutting two pieces of Sahara Sand card stock using the second largest of the Stitched Rectangles dies. On one of them, I took the third largest of the Stitched Rectangle dies and cut out the middle to make a frame. Then I cut a panel of green leafy paper from the Magnolia Lane designer series paper using the same die. Then I adhered the frame to the second Sahara Sand die cut and adhered the green leaf DST to the inside.

Then I used the middle of the Sahara Sand frame to cut the label die from the Wild Rose dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Home stamp set in Versamark ink and sprinkled it with gold embossing powder. I heat set it and then adhered it to the background panel with liquid glue.

I stamped the large maple leaf from the Gather Together stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I then colored it with the Old Olive and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends and cut it out with the coordinating die. I also cut two maple leaves from Old Olive cardstock and one maple leaf from Cajun Craze cardstock using the smaller maple leaf die from the Gathered Leaves dies. Then I cut three berry branches in Gold Glimmer paper using the berry die from the Frosted Bouquet dies.

I stamped six small daisies from the Stampin’ Up! Daisy Lane stamp set in Rich Razzleberry ink on Rich Razzleberry card stock. Using a bone folder, I gently rounded the ends of the petals and glued three petal clusters together for each flower. I accented the centers with the gold Designer Elements. I arranged the leaves and berries on the panel and adhered them with liquid glue. I adhered the flowers with glue dots. I then used dimensionals to attach the decorated panel to a Cajun Craze card base.

I decided that I had to give the inside of the card the same frame treatment as the card front. So I cut another frame in Sahara Sand just like the front and attached it to the inside of the card with liquid glue. I then adhered a strip of the Magnolia Lane DSP to the bottom of a Very Vanilla panel and cut it out with the third largest die from the Stitched Rectangles dies. I adhered this to the inside of the card with liquid glue.

There you have it – a pretty fall card with flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Daisy Lane stamp set, turning maple leaves and touches of gold to express the thankful sentiments that abound at this time of year. Thanks for visiting! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to Sue Prather’s project or click the Previous Blog button to move back to see the project that Shirley Gentry created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:

I hope you enjoy all the projects that the team has created today. Have a great week!

Akiko

October 1 – 15 Host Code: 44YKETNJ

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Cajun Craze – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, 2″ x 2″
Sahara Sand – (3) 3 3/4″ x 5″
Very Vanilla – 3 3/4″ x 5″, 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Old Olive – 2″ x 4″
Rich Razzleberry – 4″ x 6″
Magnolia Lane DSP – 3 3/4″ x 5″, 1/2″ x 5″
Gold Glimmer – 2″ x 6 1/2″

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Daisy Lane Bundle

[151118]

$35.00

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147678]

$21.00

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

$38.50

Wild Rose Dies

[149547]

$34.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Frosted Bouquet Dies

[147895]

$33.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper

[149484]

$11.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115316]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Gold Glimmer Paper

[146958]

$5.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147091]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Designer Elements

[149586]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Gather Together Fall Leaves Card

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing another Facebook Live video that I made with a card that I CASEd ( copy and share everything) from a fellow Inkin’ Krew team member Leslie Larkin. I loved this card that Leslie made and shared on our Facebook Team page. You can see her original on her blog here. You can find the supplies used to create my card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

When I first made the sample I made a boo boo because I embossed the panel before stamping the sentiment. So I had to modify it, and then when I made the video I changed it up a little more. Here’s the video. I hope you enjoy it.

This is the first time I’ve used my phone camera for recording for FB Live and I figured out how to fix some technical difficulties, but some still exist, so thank you for bearing with me. I’m planning to start a You Tube Channel by the week’s end, and I’ll update this post with the link when its ready.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

Evening Update: I posted the video to YouTube and you can view it here. I also managed to clean up phone orientation issues in the first two minutes (Yay!) before posting. Thanks for being patient with me. 🙂

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LAST DAY!!! Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Sale Ends Today

Today is the last day for the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale! where you can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper, and get one FREE! See the full details on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page. Don’t miss out!

September 16 – 30 Host Code: EDRVYB3Z

October 1 – 15 Host Code: 44YKETNJ

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Pretty Peacock – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2, 3” x 3”
Mint Macaron – (2) 3 3/4” x 5”
Come to Gather DSP – (2) 3/4″ x 5″, 1/2″ x 4 7/8”
Whisper White – 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8”
Cajun Craze – 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ scrap
Pear Pizzazz – 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ scrap

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

$38.50

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper

[150454]

$11.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

White Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109132]

$6.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Snow Front Autumn Cabin in the Woods Card

Good Morning! Yesterday was officially the first day of Fall, but with temperatures n the high 80’s here in Pennsylvania, it really doesn’t feel like it yet. So here’s a card to get us in the mood. It’s made with the new Stampin’ Up! Snow Front photopolymer stamp set. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I started by running a Cajun Craze panel through the Pinewood Planks embossing folder and mounting it on a Soft Suede card base with liquid glue. I randomly stamped the large maple leaf from the Gather Together stamp set in Delicata Celestial Copper ink on a panel of Crumb Cake cardstock.

I stamped the images from the Stampin’ Up Snow Front stamp set on a panel of Whisper white as follows:

Mountains – Smoky Slate
Pine Trees – Shaded Spruce
Cabin and Deer – Early Espresso
Tree Trunks – Soft Suede
Leaves – Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Cajun Crazw
Lake – Balmy Blue
Grass – Old Olive

I then lightly sponged the grass in Old Olive and the sky in Seaside Spray. I gave the cabin a red tin roof using the Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blend and colored the cabin with the Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend. I added a touch of Wink of Stella to the lake to make the water sparkle and wrapped a piece of copper trim around the bottom.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Gathered Together set on a strip of Old Olive cardstock using Early Espresso ink and added a copper Designer element before adhering it to the bottom of the image. I layered the Crumb Cake panel and the image and adhered them to the card with liquid glue.

I decorated the inside of the card by stamping a few maple leaves from the Gather Together stamp set in Celestial Copper ink on a panel of Whisper White. I adhered it to a Cajun Craze mat and then to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up Snow Front stamp set is similar to the Waterfront stamp set for creating artistic landscape scenes. This puts me in the mood to visit the mountains and woods to see some great fall foliage. Thanks for visiting and have a great Fall day!

Akiko

Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Sale

By popular demand, Stampin’ Up! is bringing back the Designer Series Paper Sale! During September 4–30, you can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper, and get one FREE! See the full details on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page.

September 16 – 30 Host Code: EDRVYB3Z

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Soft Suede – 4 1/4″ x 11″
Cajun Craze – (2) 3 3/4″ x 5″
Whisper White – 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″, 3″ x 4″
Crumb Cake – 3″ x 4″
Old Olive – 3/8″ x 3″

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set

[150483]

$22.00

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set

[150589]

$17.00

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink Pad

[150707]

$11.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147113]

$7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150085]

$7.50

Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends

[147934]

$4.50

Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blends Marker

[144582]

$4.50

1/4″ Copper Trim

[144179]

$6.00

Designer Elements

[149586]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Gather Together Friendship Card

Good Morning! Today’s card is another fall card using the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Gather Together photopolymer stamp set. This is an autumn friendship card with pumpkins and vellum leaves and the sweet sentiment So glad to have you in my life from the Gather Together stamp set. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

My card is entered into the challenge in Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #323. Check out the other entries.

I started by taking a panel of the wood background from the Come To Gather designer series paper and stamping it with the leaf branch from the Stampin’ Up! Very Versailles stamp set in Mint Macaron ink. I adhered it to an Early Espresso mat and adhered it to a Mint Macaron card base with liquid glue. I took another piece of the DSP, this time with the pumpkins, and die cut it using one of the Stitched Nested Labels dies. I die cut a piece of Whisper White and adhered it to the back to stiffen it and attached it to the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Mint Macaron on a strip of Whisper White and attached it to an Early Espresso Mat. I then trimmed the ends of both the banner and the mat.

I stamped the pumpkins from the Stampin’ Up! Gather Together stamp set in Pear Pizzazz on a panel of Thick Whisper White cardstock and cut it out using the coordinating dies from the Gathered Leaves die set. I also cut a set of leaves from the Frosted Frames dies from the Old Olive in the Perennial Essence vellum cardstock. I attached the pumpkins, leaves and banner to the card front with glue dots and dimensionals. I finished it off with a braided linen trim bow and three faux pearls.

I decorated the inside of the card by attaching a strip of the wood panel DSP from the Come to Gather paper pack on a panel of Whisper White and adhering it to an Early Espresso mat before attaching it to the inside of the card. I finished a matching envelope by stamping it with the Very Versailles leaf branch in Mint Macaron ink.

Do you decorate for fall? I like to plant a couple of colorful mums by my front door and get a pumpkin. Thanks for visiting!

Akiko

Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Sale

Clearance Rack Refresh

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store! Supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will go quickly. Shop now and stock up.

September 16 – 30 Host Code: EDRVYB3Z

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Mint Macaron – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base
Early Espresso – (2) 3 3/4″ x 5, 3/8″ x 2 1/2″ scrap
Whisper White – 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″, 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ scrap
Thick Whisper White – 2″ x 3 1/2″ scrap for pumpkins
Gather Together DSP – 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ (wood grain), 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ (pumpkins), 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ (wood grain)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

$38.50

Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set

[149275]

$23.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Frosted Frames Dies

[150658]

$29.00

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper

[150454]

$11.50

Perennial Essence 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Vellum Cardstock

[149101]

$11.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Gather Together Fall Thank You Card

Good Morning! Boy, I’m really on a roll with the new Stampin’ Up! Gather Together bundle. I’ve made about 1/2 dozen different designs for classes and tutorials as well as this blog. I think it’s because we’re in the season and the bundle and papers are so pretty and versatile. This card is a Thank You card that combines the Gather Together bundle with the Well Written dies.

This is a card that I designed for my Cardmaking 101 video series on Facebook. It’s the first time I’ve introduced die cuts in the series and these are the perfect sets to introduce this wonderful technique. Here is the card. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

And here is a link to the how-to video that I shared earlier on Facebook Live. Instructions for creating the card are in the video. I apologize ahead of time for it being so long – my goal is to improve each video in both production and instructional quality.

I intend to set up a YouTube channel in the near future so you can view my videos there as well, but I’m still learning how to set this up, so for now I am only on Facebook and here.

Here’s a closeup of the card front details:

Thanks for visiting and watching. Have a great weekend!

Akiko

Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Sale

September 1 – 15 Host Code: DHYEBG62

September 16 – 30 Host Code: EDRVYB3Z

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Crumb Cake – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Come to Gather DSP – (pretty peacock leaves) 3 3/4″ x 5″, 1/2″ x 3 3/4″, (pumpkins) 2 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
Early Espresso – 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″, 3 3/4″ x 5″, 2 5/8″ x 3 3/4″
Whisper White – 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″, (2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ scraps
Pretty Peacock – 1″ x 2 1/2″ scrap
Calypso Coral -1 1/2″ x 2″ scrap
Pear Pizzazz – 1 1/2″ x 2″ scrap
Mossy Meadow – 1 1/2″ x 2″ scrap