Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #689: Thanks & Giving

Good morning,

With the arrival of September is perfect timing for this weeks Paper Craft Crew theme challenge, fall.  This was my first opportunity to pull out some of the new catalog products I've received but haven't had a chance to play with which is always fun.

This card starts with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then I added a piece of Autumn Opulence Specialty Designer Series paper that's matted with Cajun Craze cardstock.  I added another coordinating piece of DSP that's matted with Blackberry Bliss cardstock before adding a piece of Calypso Coral with Copper Border 3/8" Ribbon.

The stamp set is the new Thanks & Giving set and has lots of great greetings and images.  I stamped the wreath on Very Vanilla cardstock and colored it in with Stampin' Blends before fussy cutting it out and attaching with dimensionals.  The greeting was stamped directly on the DSP with Blackberry Bliss ink and the final touch was to add some Gold Adhesive Backed Dots for a little bling. 

I love how this card turned out, it definitely has all the fall feelings.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration, we would love for you to play along and share what you create!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Thanks & Giving Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [168339]	Autumn Opulence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168336]	Calypso Coral With Copper Border 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon [168444]	Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [168467]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154877]	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879]
Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]	Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161680]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #687: Soiree Salutations

Good morning,

Back with another card I made using this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to showcase the fabulous new Glow of Harvest Speciality Designer Series Paper which is the August Product of the Month (you will want this paper and it's only $5 with a qualifying order!)

I started with Golden Glow cardstock for the cardbase and then I layered one of the patterns of DSP with Early Espresso cardstock.  Next I took a strip of Early Espresso Two Toned cardstock and embossed it with the fall themed embossing folder in the Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders and then I used the coming next month Sanding Blocks to really help the leaf pattern pop.  This piece is matted with Cajun Craze cardstock.

I used another piece of this DSP cross the center and matted it with Cajun Craze cardstock as well.  The pumpkins and leaves, you guessed it, another pattern from the same DSP pack that I fussy cut  and attached with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Soiree Saluations stamp set (also being released in September) and was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Golden Glow cardstock before cutting out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies and attaching with dimensionals.  The finishing touch was to add some Calypso Coral with Copper Border Ribbon (coming in the September - December Mini catalog).

I have to say, the shimmer on this paper is truly stunning, you won't want to miss out on adding it to your crafting stash!

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love for you to play along and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders [168221]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Early Espresso 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166668]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana 

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #652: Words for the Season

Good morning,

Boy is this month moving quickly, just about a week away from Christmas.  I decided to take a break from holiday happenings to play along with this weeks Paper Craft Crew weekly challange and create a non-Christmas card.  

I love the variety of options of patterns in the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper, some lean heavily to Christmas while others are move neutral.  For this card I started with Cloud Cover cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper as the cardfront which was matted with Secret Sea cardstock.  Next I took another pattern of DSP and added it as a flag along the left side of the cardfront.

For the greeting I used the Words for the Season stamp set and stamped the greeting in Secret Sea ink on Basic White cardstock before cutting it out with the Traditional Labels Dies.  I used the Peaceful Garden stamp set to stamp the little floral image using Cloud Cover Ink (I used the Stampin' Blends to color on the stamp to get this color).  

The greeting was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.  The final touch is a bow tied with the beautiful Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" Ribbon.

The blues on this card are simply stunning, love it!  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along and share what you create using this challenge.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Words For The Season Cling Stamp Set (English) [165716]	Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165917]	Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Ribbon [165931]	Traditional Labels Dies [165864]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge 2025: Day 30

Good morning,

We've reached the last day of November which means it's also the last day of this years gratitude challenge.  I have really enjoyed creating and sharing with you every day this month and I hope you've enjoyed and been inspired along the way.

I'm finishing off the month with a Christmas themed card using the Peace on Earth Product Suite, which is stunning!

For this card I started with Pecan Pie cardstock for the cardbase and then added two different pieces of DSP from the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper as well as a strip of Glimmer Paper from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper pack.

The greeting is from the Textured Notes stamp set and was heat embossed using White Embossing Powder on Secret Sea cardstock before being cut out with the Spotlight on Nature dies and attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.  For the finishing touches I used the Peace on Earth dies to cut some doves out of Basic White cardstock and the little branches they're carrying using another color of glimmer paper from the same package.

You could easily turn this card into a Christmas card just by changing up the greeting (we did that in this months Holiday Just Cards Class).  So call and peaceful!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set (English) [165548]	Peace On Earth Dies [165924]	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]	Peace On Earth Bundle (English) [165925]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper [165929]	Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165917]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge 2025: Day 29

Good morning,

We are nearing the end of this years gratitude challenge and I'm so thankful that you've stuck around this month and hope you're enjoying everything.  Of course I couldn't end the month without another card showcasing the Rustic Centerpiece stamp set, it is stunning!

This card has a Crumb Cake cardbase and then I matted a piece of Need for Tweed Designer Series Paper with Cherry Cobbler Cardstock.

I stamped the main image on Basic White cardstock and then colored it in with Stampin' Blends before cutting it out with the Deckled Rectangles Dies.

The greeting is from the Textured Notes stamp set and was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink.  I did pop this whole layer up with dimensionals and finished off the card with some Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints (these embellishments are too die for so make sure you stock up!)

Love the feel and all the textures of this card and can't wait to use it this holiday season.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Rustic Centerpiece Cling Stamp Set [166186]	Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set (English) [165548]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Need For Tweed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166144]	Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints [164050]	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161672]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana