Frosted Pinecones - Winter Wishes

Hello Stampers,

Today's Christmas card started off way different than how it ended, but I'm liking the new version. The template used is from Jackie Bolhuis.

I began with a Pecan Pie Cardstock base and added a layer of Shaded Spruce Cardstock, cut into 3 sections. Before attaching the panels, I stamped them with the pine needle image from the Noel Tidings Stamp Set using Shaded Spruce Ink.

For the focal image, I stamped the largest image from the Frosted Pinecones Stamp Set onto Basic White Cardstock with Early Espresso Ink. I then colored it using the Pecan Pie, Shaded Spruce, & Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Packs. I chose Soft Sea Foam to soften the stark white areas and create a more cohesive look.

For the sentiment, I used Soft Sea Foam Cardstock instead of Basic White, as I preferred the softer color. I stamped the sentiment with Pecan Pie Ink, die-cut it using the Noel Tidings Dies, & popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals for added dimension.

To finish the card, I embellished it with a few retired Glitter Sequins for a touch of sparkle.

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted. Product List

Frosted Pinecones Bundle (English) [168373] $66.50	Noel Tidings Bundle (English) [168458] $54.75	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717] $14.00	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $14.00
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $9.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $9.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $11.00	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674] $12.00	Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903] $12.00	Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154902] $12.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

Autumn Opulence - Celebrate Today

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Today's card was the last card I made for spotlight on Autumn Opulence, but couldn't share it until now since it was made for my mom's birthday. 

I started this card using a Golden Glow Cardstock base, before adding a layer of Autumn Opulence DSP. For the sentiment, I used Golden Glow Cardstock that was die-cut using the Nested Essentials Dies, then used the Framed & Fabulous Stamp Set with Blackberry Bliss Ink. I used Stampin' Dimensionals to add it to the card, then finished it by adding a few Antique Pearls.

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Product List

Framed & Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [170573] $20.00	Autumn Opulence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168336] $17.00	Nested Essentials Dies [161597] $34.00	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685] $14.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $9.00	Antique Pearls [164679] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

Autumn Opulence

Hello Stampers,

Today's card features the Autumn Opulence Specialty DSP & it was inspired by a sketch from Dawn Griffith. What are your thoughts on not having a sentiment on the front of the card? I think if the focal point is large enough a sentiment isn't always needed on the front. 

I started the card with a Golden Glow Cardstock layer, then placed 3 pieces of Autumn Opulence DSP on top, before adding this layer to a Blackberry Bliss Cardstock base. For the focal point, I used one of the die-cuts that come with the DSP popping it up using Stampin' Dimensionals. I added a few 2026-28 In Color Dots (Golden Glow) to finish the card.

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Product List

Autumn Opulence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168336] $17.00	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685] $14.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $14.00	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546] $9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00

Autumn Opulence - Thankful For You

Hello Stampers,

Although it's pumpkin spice everything right now, Mother Nature still isn't giving up the summer temps quite yet. So I'm working on a few more "fall-ish" cards in hopes that we can at least get & stay down below mid 80s. This week I'll be spotlighting the Autumn Opulence DSP, it's a pretty DSP that I bypassed the 1st time around until I saw cards being made with it & I gave it a 2nd look. Something a bit different about this DSP it that it comes with 2 sheets of die-cuts with it, so you can really make fast & easy cards with it by just adding sentiments to the card from your favorite sets.

This card by using an old card template from Jackie Bolhuis. I started the card with a Pecan Pie Cardstock base, followed by a layer of Golden Glow Cardstock that was embossed using the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder. Next, I cut 3 rectangles from the Autumn Opulence DSP from the same sheet, just flipped 2 of them. For the sentiment, I punched a circle from Very Vanilla Cardstock using the 2" Circle Punch, then used the Fern & Flora & Painted Pumpkin Stamp Sets with Pecan Pie & Golden Glow (stamped off once) Ink Pads, before adding Stampin' Dimensionals to pop it up. Lastly, I added a few Painted Patch Dots (Golden Glow) to finish the card.

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted. 

Product List

Painted Pumpkins Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [168431] $25.00	Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167739] $25.00	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466] $12.00	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $25.00
Autumn Opulence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168336] $17.00	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717] $14.00	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685] $14.00	Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166784] $14.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $11.00	Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [167676] $14.00	Painted Patch Adhesive Backed Dots [168443] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00