I overlooked Apple Harvest at first but when Stampin' Up! issued dies to go with it I was intrigued. After playing with it I'm in love! It's a great set for coloring.  

I used the thin brush Water Painter to color this one in. I chose Poppy Parade for the skin and Petal Pink for the blossoms and inside.  I used Granny Apple Green for the stems and leaves.  

The Artistic Mix Decorative Masks paired with a Blending Brush created a fun background on the card base. I finished the card with Matte Black Dots and Gingham ribbon. 

This was my second take with the same coloring but I wanted to add in the blossom dies as well. 

For this card I used sponge daubers to add the color to the image. It gives it a much more subtle look. 

When you don't have coordinating ribbon remember you can create your own with the Whisper White Seam Binding Ribbon and Blends. The Gingham Cottage paper pack includes 40 sheets of amazing paper. 

Remember these dies are only here for the month of September or while supplies last.  Happy crafting! 

I had a "Best of Bundles" class on Friday night and one of the bundles we used was the Your Biggest Fan bundle.  It's been requested that I add in some "anything but a card" projects to classes so I pulled out the Sweet Little Boxes that are in the January to June mini and we decorated it with the Your Biggest Fan suite. 

The boxes are very easy to put together as they come with the adhesive already on them. Simply fold on the score lines, line up and seal together. You can fill with candy but they'd also be perfect for giving a gift card! 

I think the cute little Resin Stars might be my favorite part. 

While I had all the supplies out for creating the box I also made up this quick and easy card. This would be perfect to celebrate a birthday or any other milestone someone had! The striped baker's twine really tied the card together for me. 

I also enjoy Monday Montage blog posts. Be sure to click next to see what Julie has created this week or back to see what Elizabeth has for you! 

It's time for another Monday Montage! This time I'm sharing a bunch of projects I've made with the new Amazing Thanks dies from the Jan to June Mini Catalog.  As you'll see, I am a bit obsessed with using these dies! They make it so easy to create great cards. 

The Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper is a Sale a Bration item you can earn with a $50 purchase now through the end of February.  This paper is stunning. 

Another paper I am in awe of is the Symbols of Fortune. Paired with a die cut from Gold Foil it makes a gorgeous card.  I added a Basic Black frame to make it pop more but this is simple card making at it's best! 

Another card with the Daffodil Afternoon paper.  I've used the "thanks" die a lot more than the "you are amazing" dies but it really pops on this card.  

I switched to the Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper for this card. Again a simple layout that pops thanks to the black accents.  

My tip is to put your card stock and Designer Series Paper on adhesive sheets and then cut out a lot all at one time! Having them ready to go means faster card making.  

Here's another super simple card created from a die cut! 

Click next to check out my friend Melissa's amazing post or back to see Elizabeth's great creations! 

Do you ever have items you purchase, or find, that you hold on to for a LONG time because you just know that there will be a perfect project?? Or is it just me?

I've been holding on to these embroidery hoops for awhile knowing that I wanted to do wall decor with them.  I finally sat down and made it happen.  

First up was a fall themed piece.  Both the Stitched Leaves dies and the Harvest Meadow paper have been calling to me! Together, I think they made the perfect piece.  

For the background, I traced the hoop on my Designer Series Paper in pencil.  I then cut it out and added multipurpose liquid glue to the edge of the hoop.  I carefully placed the paper on the glue.  Using the liquid glue meant I had a little bit of time to be able to move and reposition the paper if I didn't get it quite right on the first try. 

The Bloom Where You're Planted paper did most of the work in creating this piece.  The images are so fun and bold that all it took was a little fussy cutting.  I added a few leaves from the Symmetrical Stems Border punch. 

I've admitted before that I often manage to overlook items in our catalogs.  The Shaded Summer stamp set is one of those.  I have a lot of flower sets and, as a stand alone stamp set, I passed it by.  When coordinating dies were added to the Sale a Bration offerings I took a new look at it and realized that besides beautiful images, it also had some wonderful sentiments! 

Below are two cards I made using these products.  I share a "This or That" on my social media every week and this week I used these two cards.  The white card won by a lot!  You can check it out on Facebook or Instagram if you want to add your vote! 

I've found myself reaching for Fresh Freesia more and more lately.  It's currently my go to purple.  

On both cards I paired Fresh Freesia with Soft Succulent.  I achieved the two color look by using my Stampin'
 Write markers directly on my stamps. 

PS Don't use Blends for this technique! The alcohol based ink dries too quickly and they are likely to stain your stamps.

Pulling in a few other items completed the cards.  I used the new Timeworn Type Embossing Folder for both background panels.  I also cut both of the background panels to 3 3/4 by 5 instead of my usual 4 x 5 1/4 size.  I liked the look of the extra space. 

You can earn the Summer Shadow dies for FREE with a $100 purchase through the end of the month.  My current Host Code is DFEUZWE2.

Happy stamping!

This suite is in my list of top favorite products in the new mini! The other thing I love?  How well it pairs with the Quiet Meadow bundle in the Annual Catalog.  Below are three ideas using the Nature's Harvest Bundle. 

Mixing Annual Catalog products with mini catalog stretches everything further.  I added the font background stamp and the Thinking of You sentiment from the Quiet Meadow bundle for this card.  

Don't be afraid to stick to neutral colors on a card! I used Crumb Cake exclusively outside of the pop of yellow from the Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper pack.  

This card got a lot more color than the one above.  Bumblebee, Misty Moolight and Just Jade were my go to on this card. 

This card was one we made in my last class (Best of Bundles).  I liked the look of the Diamond Weave ribbon. 

TIP: To adhere it I added my adhesive to the card base and then folded the ribbon and pressed it to the adhesive.  It sticks better when you apply it directly to the paper instead of directly to the ribbon. 

Sponge some crumb cake ink the edges of your banner to create a more vintage look.  

I had so much fun with this class.  If you are interested in purchasing the the PDF ($10) email me.  It offers directions for four cards featuring this fun suite. 

The felt flowers add so much to the cards.  My tip is to use a glue dot to adhere them! Put the dot on your paper, peel the back, and add the felt piece to the card. 

The prickly pieces die adds so much to this card.  It's a fun way to add dimension. 

This card was CASEd from the catalog.  Don't forget to use our catalogs for your ideas.  Nothing wrong with CASEing straight from the pages. 

 A little mixing of the Designer Series Papers is fun to do.  Don't miss the fact that you can die cut some of the pieces straight from the Designer Series Paper! No need to fussy cut. 

The Art Gallery Suite is one of my favorites from the January to June Mini Catalog.  The Designer Series Paper is some of the most gorgeous paper I've ever seen!  I shared a video on my Facebook page that showed one of the pieces being created.  It was hand painted! 

The Poppy Parade stands out so nicely on this card.  TIP: Be sure to use the adhesive sheets when die cutting the words.  It makes adhering them so much easier than messing with glue. 

This card is a simple one but I love showing off the Painted Texture embossing folder. 

This card was one I received from my friend, Kim.  I love her fun fold idea and using the Designer Series Paper on the inside of the card. 

Stamping directly on my Designer Series Paper is something I often forget to do! I also chose to use the silver side of the Acetate Paper instead of the gold. 

The Pretty Perennials bundle in the January to June Mini is amazing.  Especially when paired with the Flower and Field Designer Series Sale a Bration paper!  You can earn them when you purchase the bundle and Opals used to make these cards. 

All of these cards were part of my Pretty Perennials class last month.  The fussy cutting of the Designer Series Paper really makes this card in my opinion. 

Creating my own Designer Series Paper with stamps is one of my favorite things to do.  Simply pick your favorite stamps and ink and fill your paper.

​A bright color combo makes for fun cards.  This design idea came right out of the catalog. 

The Dainty Diamonds embossing folder makes a statement when used as the backdrop to a card. 

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I love playing This or That on my Facebook page and try to share a new one each Thursday.  You can follow along by liking my page.  What do you think of these two?  Bright and bold or soft and subtle?  

The Forever and Always bundle isn't just for Valentine's Day!