Category: Dies

Stampin' Up! Enduring Beauty Bundle

1/6/2024

The Enduring Beauty "mix and mask" bundle is one of my new favorite products in the mini catalog. I had so much fun playing with them and creating these fun cards. There are so many ways to use the products.

This first one I created using the stamp, masks and blending brushes with Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo and Berry Burst, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow. Be sure to check out the Everyday Details Dies as well. The shapes are fun and versatile. I love the bigger dot cutouts!

Pink flowers on berry burst card stock base with pink and white background card by EMK Creations

I stuck with a yellow theme on this one. It turned out so bright and cheerful. The photos really don't do justice to how pretty the coloring turns out when using the blending brushes and masks. I did add some gold ribbon to make it shine!

Yellow flowers with green leaves on yellow background card that says hello there by EMK Creations

On this card I went with a monochromatic blue. I enjoyed mixing the the new Enduring Beauty stamp set with the Countryside Inn paper. A simple card layout that still stands out!

Card with Blue flowers on blue background with embrace the beauty of you sentiment by EMK Creations

Pink, gold and black is such a winning combination! You can earn the Most Adorned Designer Series Paper for free during January and February with any $50 purchase.

Pink flowers on gold, white and black background with white and gold flower and leaf accents card by EMK Creations

Which card is your favorite? Be sure to shop during Sale a Bration in January and February to earn items for free. Current host code is HD3T66XW. You'll always get a hand made thank you card from me!

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Product List

Enduring Beauty Bundle (English)

[162674]

$50.75

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161644]

$12.50

Nature's Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162616]

$16.50

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161467]

$12.50

Most Adored 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162976]

$16.50

Gold 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Faux Leather Trim

[162644]

$9.00

Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack

[161633]

$9.00

Everyday Details Dies

[162864]

$34.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$10.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$10.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$10.00

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161724]

$10.00

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Stampin' Up! Sunny Days and Bright Skies

12/17/2023

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I'm so excited for the new mini catalog and Sale a Bration starting in January. One of the best parts about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is being able to view and order from catalogs early. My preorder has arrived and I've been having fun using the soon to be released Sunny Days Sale a Bration paper. Check out these fun card ideas.

I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch on this first card. It's an easy layout that lets you show off lots of different patterns of paper. The Sunny Days paper coordinates with the Bright Skies bundle and that is where the sentiment came from.

Bright skies are on their way card with hexagon punch by EMK Creations

This layout is a simple one to recreate but the bright bold paper makes it pop! I love the tiny dots on the edges of the circles. It adds a little something extra to the die cuts.

hello card with white background and bold colored flowers by EMK Creations

Did you catch the Online Exclusive Gold and Silver Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper? It's awesome! It's always nice when you can die cut and stick it straight on your project without needing to deal with glue. Here is used it for the cloud but it's such a time saver when you are doing words and intricate dies.

brighter days card with blue and silver clouds on pink background by EMK Creations

You're going to want to add these products to your wish list!

Don't want to wait? Join my team now and you can get them as part of your starter kit or on a pre order once you've joined. I'm happy to answer questions.

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Product List

Heartfelt Hexagon Punch

[162888]

$22.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Ribbon Duo Combo Pack

[161318]

$10.00

Silver & Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper

[162288]

$7.00

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Stampin' Up! Darling Details Projects

6/11/2023

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This past week I shared projects on my social media accounts that I created with the brand new Stampin' Up! Darling Details bundle. There are so many things to love about this bundle!

I have a million flower sets, and keep thinking I don't need more, but this one is different. I love that it's more cartoonish than realistic. It's a different look than most of the sets I have.

Two flowers in Calypso Coral on Pool Party sponged background with Hello There saying - EMK Creations

These two projects were my "this or that" that I feature every Thursday on my Facebook and Instagram accounts. It's always fun to see what people pick. Some weeks its a total blow out and others it stays tied!

Two flowers on a yellow sponged background with Hello There saying by EMK Creations

There are so many cool dies with this bundle. There are two cut out pieces that look like lace. They make awesome frames. I paired this one with the Glorious Gingham paper and some of the smaller detailed dies. One large flower finishes things off.

Darling Details card with Just a Note message by EMK Creations

To me this smaller frame looks like a window frame. The Masterfully Made paper has some beautiful patterns on i and was a perfect partner for this card.

Berry Burst Flower card on tiled background with Just a Note message EMK Creations

These cards were created with the fun "cross pattern" or "t shape" one sheet wonder technique that I love to do. Here is a fun BTS video I made of how to do this technique. Have you tried this technique before? It's quite addictive and so fun to do! Use any set that has some large focal point stamps as well as smaller detail stamps for filling in space.

One sheet wonder card with flowers created with Darling Details flowers - EMK Creations

Which is your favorite project?

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Product List

Darling Details Bundle

[161371]

$54.00

Darling Details Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161368]

$24.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$12.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$10.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161192]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

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

[122925]

$10.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad

[161666]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

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Playing in the Rain Cards

3/21/2023

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It's finally the first day of spring and I am so ready! Bring back the lovely temperatures to go with the later sunsets and I'll be set.

The adorable Playing in the Rain suite is a perfect spring set. I used the cute turtle to create these two cards which I shared as my "this or that" on social media in honor of St. Patrick's Day last week.

The first card was done in Granny Apple Green. The backgrounds were created by stamping the image in the same ink color as the card stock. I added strips of Designer Series Paper for a little extra something behind the tag.

Turtle card with Playing in the Rain stamp set

This card was done in Parakeet Party and I chose to put circles behind the tag. I am so glad we are getting circle punches back! If you haven't checked out the new Online Exclusives offerings you need to do so. There are some great offerings.

I love using the Tailor Made Tags on a card. They don't have to be used only on packaging but look great on a card as well.

Happy birthday card with Playing in the rain turtle stamp

Which card do you pick?

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Product List

Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160542]

$26.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$9.25

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159259]

$9.25

Tailor Made Tags Dies

[155563]

$22.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[159220]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159253]

$12.00

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

[133782]

$22.00

1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch

[119850]

$22.00

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Love and Valentine's Cards

1/20/2023

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I've had some fun creating with some of the new Stampin' Up! love themed products. There are so many ways to use these products.

This first card highlights the fun dies in the Love For You Bundle. I paired them with one of the pretty papers from the Sale a Bration reward Dandy Designs. Remember you can earn this paper for FREE but only through February. I cut the paper to the full 5.5 x 4.25 inches to cover the front of the card base.

I added some ribbon and embellishments from the Annual Catalog to finish it off.

This card utilizes the products in the Country Bouquet Bundle. It's easy to create a fun card for a friend with this perfect sentiment.

There's something about green and pink together!

I recommend the Stamparatus for creating with these two stamps for the focal point heart. It makes it so much easier to match up.

I wanted to use my new mini blending brush with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks. I thought it paired nicely with these items from the Country Floral Lane suite. The Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins are definitely a new favorite. They lay pretty flat but are such a great way to step up your card.

I also highly recommend using the Adhesive Sheets when cutting out words or intricate dies. It makes it so much easier to adhere them.

Which would be your favorite to give to a love?

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Product List

Country Bouquet Bundle (English)

[160383]

$37.75

Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins

[160387]

$8.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160375]

$12.00

Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems

[160412]

$8.00

Love For You Bundle (English)

[160406]

$46.75

Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155615]

$7.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Pastel Pearls

[154571]

$6.50

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160836]

$30.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.00

Artistic Mix Decorative Masks

[159178]

$10.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$11.50

Blending Brushes Storage

[160519]

$14.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

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Apple Harvest Bundle

9/5/2022

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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!

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Product List

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Apple Harvest Bundle (English)

[162526]

$53.00

Artistic Mix Decorative Masks

[159178]

$10.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

[159971]

$27.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159651]

$30.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

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Monday Montage 211

4/3/2022

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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!

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Product List

Your Biggest Fan Bundle (English)

[157893]

$40.50

Resin Stars Embellishments

[158144]

$8.00

Hey Sports Fan 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[157882]

$11.50

Fan Bakers Twine

[158143]

$7.50

Sweet Little Boxes

[157628]

$10.00

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Monday Montage 206

1/23/2022

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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!

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Product List

Amazing Thanks Dies (English)

[157816]

$27.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$10.00

Daffodil Afternoon 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158127]

$0.00

Friendly Hello Bundle (English)

[159990]

$0.00

Symbols Of Fortune 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[157652]

$15.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

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Embroidery Hoop Decor

10/5/2021

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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.

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Product List

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Stitched Leaves Dies

[153567]

$35.00

Bloom Where You're Planted 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155696]

$11.50

Harvest Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156494]

$11.50

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Shaded Summer and Summer Shadow

9/3/2021

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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!