Posted in 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, 2023 January-April Mini Catalog, flowers, Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop, Nature, Snow, Techniques

Winter into Spring for the Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop-December 2022

Hello fellow stampers! You are visiting with Theresa McEntee-author of Theresa’s Treasures Paper Crafts. I am hopping with the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop today. There are several of us- you will find the list to follow the hop at the end of my blog post.

This is both an image and a color challenge. I was inspired by the zipper in the image, closing on winter to a very colorful image with clear skies. I came up with an idea for a Torn Paper Reveal card (also known as a Torn Paper Window or Rolled Torn Paper Reveal card) using some retiring stamps and some product to be released on January 5, 2023 in the Stampin’ Up! 2023 January-April Mini Catalog.

Details

The lovely snowy trees are from the Regal Reindeer stamp set. This stamp set is still available for another week or so in the 2022 July-Dec Mini Catalog. I found the bunny in the Peaceful Deer stamp set. This stamp set is available in the Annual Catalog until the end of April 2023.

Sneak Peek! The flowers of Spring are one of the designs in the Rain or Shine 12 x 12 inch Designer Series Paper. This can be found in the soon to be released 2023 January-April Mini Catalog!

I added extra Bling! to this card with the Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Wink of Stella. The Bling! on the flowers are the Iridescent Pastel Gems! Also a Sneak Peek!

More Inspiration

I hope my projects inspires you to create. You will see more amazing inspirations along the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop today. Take a look at the list to see who is next-you are currently visiting Theresa McEntee-USA.

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Have a wonderful day!

Theresa

Posted in 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, Fun/Fancy fold card, Gratitude/ Thanks, Nature, Stampin" Blends Alcohol Markers, Watercolor Pencil

Kylie & Bruno Bertucci’s Demonstrator Training Program Blog Hop-November 2022- Hello Harvest Fun Fold Thank You Card

Hello! Welcome to our Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Training Blog Hop for November 2022. I’m so glad you are joining me today! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world taking part in training to help us build a successful Stampin’ Up! business and reach some goals we have set. We are just starting a new Stampin’ Up! year. One goal that I have is starting to participate in a monthly Blog Hop again. This blog hop is full of ideas and creative inspiration! Be sure to visit everyone’s blog!

This fabulous fall Fun Fold Thank You card is really simple to make. The beautiful flowers and pumpkin are in the Hello Harvest stamp set. I colored them with the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers which are so easy to use to make shading and shadows. The images are easy to cut out with the Rustic Pumpkin Dies. You can save 10% if you order the dies and stamp set as the Hello Harvest Bundle! Order yours HERE.

Measurements

  • Pumpkin Pie card stock (cs) card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches with a score line at 4 1/4 inches.
  • Very Vanilla cs: 3 x 11 inches for stamping the images, 3 x 4 inches for the sentiment and 2 1/4 x 4 inches for the inside.
  • Granny Apple Green cs: 2 x 3 inches for die cutting the vines
  • Rustic Harvest 12 x 12 inch Designer Series Paper (DSP): 1 1/4 x 4 inches (you will need two)

Supplies

  • Hello Harvest stamp set
  • Rustic Pumpkin dies
  • Bamboo Beauty stamp set for the sentiments (or any stamp set with a small sentiment)
  • Label Me Fancy Punch
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Pumpkin Pie Ink
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • Daffodil Delight Ink
  • Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers (all combo): Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green
  • Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Instructions for Card Base

Make the Pumpkin Pie card base. Here is a pattern. Use your Paper Trimmer to make a cut at 1 1/2 and at 4 inches down to the 4 1/4 inch score line (solid lines).

Turn the card base and make a score at 2 inches from the 4 inch to the 1 1/2 inch cut (dotted line). Use the Bone Folder to fold on the score lines. Set the card base aside.

Instructions to make the card

  1. Stamp a pumpkin, the bunch of flowers and a single flower with the Memento Ink. Color the images with the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers as desired.
  2. Use the Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Ink to stamp one leaf in each color.
  3. Die cut the above images with the Rustic Pumpkin Dies.
  4. Use the Rustic Pumpkin Dies and the Granny Apple Green cs to cut one of each of the three vines.

5. Color the leaves on the strips of Rustic Harvest DSP with the Watercolor Pencils in Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie.

6. Use the Pumpkin Pie Ink to stamp the “Grateful for all that you do” sentiment on the end of the 3 x 4 inch Very Vanilla cs. Punch the sentiment out with the Label Me Fancy Punch.

7. Stamp the sentiment “Sending Caring Thoughts” on the upper third of the 2 1/4 x 4 inch Very Vanilla cs. Add the little the flower.

8. Adhere the side flaps to the inside of the card base. Then adhere the strips of the Rustic Harvest DSP that have been colored to each of the flaps.

9. Next adhere the inside Very Vanilla cs in between the 2 strips of DSP.

10. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the punched sentiment to the bottom of the inside.

11. Close the card. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals on the center of the pumpkin to adhere it to the center flap, under the 2 inch score line. Add two of the Granny Apple Green cs vines on the pumpkin. Arrange and adhere the three leaves. Add the third vine is adhered over the Cajun Craze leaf on the right (see completed card).

Finishing Up

Add the flowers and Voila! you have a fabulous fall fun fold thank you card!

Oddly enough, I did not add any Bling. If you want to purchase the Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack, you could add some of the Amber Gems to this card for extra sparkle!

Remember to visit everyone’s blog to see all the creative inspiration from around the world. You are currently at Theresa McEntee-Theresa’s Treasures-USA.

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Posted in 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, Gnomes, Gratitude/ Thanks

Kylie’s International Blog Highlights Gallery- November 2022- Stampin’ Up!® Fitting Florets with the Kindest Gnomes

I am delighted to be participating in Kylie Bertucci’s International Blog Highlight Gallery with Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world today! The theme for the Gallery is “Thank You”. We often forget those simple words – Thank you. It is so important to show your appreciation to the people in your lives who have inspired you, helped you, and supported you by sending them a thank you card.

This cute little gnome really makes this fall thank you card fun. The background is from the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper (DSP). The gnome hat is made with the Celebrate Everything DSP. The leaves and oval are from the Framed Florets Dies which is part of the Fitting Florets Collection that just came out.

If you like my card, please vote for me HERE.

Measurements

  • Crushed Curry card stock (cs) card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches with a score line at 4 1/4 inches.
  • Crushed Curry cs: 4 x 5 1/4 inches for the leaves and the gnomes feet
  • Basic White cs: 4 x 5 1/4 inches for the inside and 2 1/2 x 6 inches for the sentiment and the gnomes beard.
  • Cajun Craze cs: 4 x 5 1/4 inches for the oval
  • Petal Pink cs: 1 x 1 inch for the gnomes nose
  • Rustic Harvest DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 inches
  • Celebrate Everything DSP: 2 x 3 inches for the gnomes hat

Supplies

See a photographic supply list at the end of the blog.

Instructions

  1. Use the leaf stamps in the Framed Florets stamp set along with Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry Ink. Stamp along the left and bottom borders of the 4 x 5 1/4 inch Basic White cs. Adhere this piece to the inside panel of the the Crushed Curry cs card base.
  2. Stamp the Thank You sentiment in Cajun Craze Ink onto the end of the 2 1/2 x 6 inch Basic White cs. Use the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch to punch the sentiment out. Note: the thank you sentiment I used is from the Cup Of Tea stamp set.

3. Die cut the large frame in the Framed Florets Dies from the 4 x 5 1/4 inch Cajun Craze cs. We will only be using the oval. You may save the beautiful frame for another card or project. Also die cut the leaves and the parts of the gnome.

4. First adhere the Rustic Harvest DSP to the front panel of the Crushed Curry cs card base. Adhere the Cajun Craze cs oval in the center. Follow up by adding the Crushed Curry cs leaf sprigs as shown.

5. Add the remaining leaves.

6. Add the gnome and sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Embellish as desired with the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls.

Voila! You have a fun fall thank you card! If you like my card, please vote for me by clicking on the button below.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have a very nice day!

Theresa

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Posted in 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, Emboss Powder, Halloween, Stampin" Blends Alcohol Markers

Best Witches for a Happy Halloween

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I used to love to sew costumes for my kids. Now I make Halloween cards to send out to everyone.

I had back surgery 4 days ago. For 3 weeks before the surgery I had been confined to my bed due to severe sciatic pain from a herniated disc. I did a lot of coloring during that time and ended up with a lot of witches and frogs from the Best Witches stamp set!

Here is one of the cards I came up with using my witch and frog.

Measurements

  • Parakeet Party cardstock (CS) card base: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches with a score at 4 1/4 inches.
  • Parakeet Party cs: 1/2 x 5 inches for the stars.
  • Rustic Harvest 12 x 12 inch Designer Series Paper (DSP)-plaid design: 5 x 3 3/4 inches and 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.
  • Basic Black cs: 1/4 x 3 inches for the sentiment.
  • Basic White cs: 3 1/2 x 4 inches for stamping the witch & frog and 4 x 5 1/4 inches for the inside of the card.

Supplies

  • Best Witches stamp set
  • Memento Ink
  • Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers in: Parakeet Party, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Fresh Freesia, SU800 (skin tone), Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black.
  • Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write Marker
  • Versamark Ink
  • White Emboss Powder
  • Heat Tool
  • Glitter Washi Tape
  • Witch Hat Builder Punch
  • Paper Snips
  • ruler
  • Blending Brushes
  • I also used the Scary Cute and Bottled Happiness stamp sets for the sentiments

Instructions

  1. Stamp the images onto the 3 1/2 x 4 inches Basic White cs. Color as desired with the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers. Fussy cut the witch and frog.

Preparing the Paper

  1. Let’s start by preparing the paper with the Blending Brush and Parakeet Party Ink. Blend the ink onto the Rustic Harvest plaid design on the right hand side in an area where the witch will be. Make the circle large enough to surround the witch. Also blend some Parakeet Party Ink onto the 4 x 5 1/4 inch Basic White cs where you will be stamping the sentiment for the inside of the card. Blend some ink on the middle of the 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch plaid strip.
  2. Use the Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write Marker and a ruler to draw the lines on the Rustic Harvest DSP plaid design. I did not draw the lines all the way through the area that was inked with the Parakeet Party Ink. Also draw some lines with the Bermuda Bay marker on the 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch strip of the plaid paper.

Using the Glitter Washi

  1. Use the Parakeet Party Glitter Washi to cover 2-3 inches of the end of the 1/2 x 5 inch Parakeet Party cs.
  2. Use the Basic Black Glitter Washi to make a box on the front of the Parakeet Party cs card base. The tape is placed 1/4 inch in from the edge.
  3. Use the Witch Builder Punch to cut out the stars.
  4. Complete the inside of the card by adhering the plaid strip to the left side of the 4 x 5 1/4 inch Basic White cs and adding a strip of the Parakeet Party Glitter Washi. (see photo of inside of card above).

Finishing Up

  1. Use the Versamark Ink to stamp the sentiment onto the 1/4 x 3 inch Basic Black cs. Sprinkle the White Emboss Powder on top and then shake off the excess. Use the Heat Tool to set the Emboss Powder.
  2. Adhere the 3 3/4 x 5 inch Rustic Harvest plaid onto the card front. The Basic Black Glitter Washi should show around the edges.
  3. Adhere the sentiment.
  4. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the witch and the frog.
  5. Add the stars.
  6. Stamp the inside sentiment in Memento Ink.
  7. Adhere the plaid strip with the Parakeet Party Glitter Washi.
  8. Adhere the inside card piece to the inside of the Parakeet Party cs card base.

Voila! You have a fun Halloween card!

Try other colors.

Try other designs and have fun!

I hope you have a safe and fun Halloween!

Theresa

Posted in 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, 3D Embossing Folder, 3D Technique, Inspiration in Ink Blog Hop, Snow, Winter Holiday

Inspirations in Ink-Christmas in July Blog Hop-July 2022-Stampin’ Up! Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card

Welcome to the monthly Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop showcasing my Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card. This month the theme is “Christmas in July”. The stamp set I chose for this card is Trees for Sale. I also used the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder and the Fabulous Frame Dies.

Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card

Here’s how to make a Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card for yourself:

Measurements/ Supplies

  • Mint Macaron card stock card base: 4 1/4 x 11 inches scored at
    5 1/2 inches
  • Shaded Spruce card stock: two 4 x 5 1/4 inches embossed with the Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder
  • Real Red card stock: two cut with the Fabulous Frames die
  • Basic White card stock: two cut with the Fabulous Frames die, a 3/4 x 3 inch strip for the sentiment and a scrap for stamping the dog
  • Ink: Memento, White Craft, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Balmy Blue and Soft Suede
  • Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper
  • Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  • Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers: Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Real Red and Light Night of Navy
  • Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card

Instructions for the Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card

Step 1- 3D Technique

  1. Start by using the White Craft Ink pad to drag it across both Shaded Spruce card stock card pieces embossed with the Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder. The “before and after” is pictured above. The White Craft Ink really helps the tree design pop! Set aside to dry.

Step 2-Stamping with Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper

  1. Take the center out of both of the Basic White card stock Fabulous Frame die cuts to stamp on.
  2. Use Soft Suede Ink to stamp the “trees for sale” sign on one of the Basic White card stock card pieces. Stamp a sign on a piece of the Masking Paper. (I used a pink sticky note so you could see what I was masking a little better)
  3. Fussy cut the sign from the Masking Paper. Cover the trees for sale sign on the stamped card piece with the Masking Paper sign.
  4. Use Mint Macaron Ink to stamp the solid small and medium sized trees.
  5. Stamp a small tree on the Masking Paper and fussy cut it.
  6. Use Shaded Spruce to stamp the detailed tree on the small tree only.
  7. Cover the small tree with the tree you cut from the Masking Paper.

Step 3-More Masking

  1. Use Shaded Spruce ink to stamp the detailed tree on all the medium trees.
  2. Remove the Masking Paper from the small tree and the Trees for Sale sign.

Step 4-Stamping the Scene

  1. Use Memento Ink to stamp the string of lights. Color the lights with Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers.
  2. Stamp some snowflakes and the paw prints in Balmy Blue Ink.
  3. On a scrap of Basic White card stock, stamp the dog in Soft Suede Ink. Use the Stampin’ Write Basic Black Marker to add some eyes, a nose and some spots to the dog. Fussy cut. (I cut the bottom jaw off because my dog did not look right with the jaw on)
  4. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the dog to the scene.
  5. Stamp the sentiment “Christmas Greetings” in Real Red Ink on the 3/4 x 3 inch Basic White card stock strip.

Step 5-Stamping the Inside

  1. On the second Basic White card stock Fabulous Frame die cut, stamp “so very merry” in Real Red Ink.
  2. Stamp the snowflakes in Balmy Blue Ink.

Step 6-Assembling the Inside

  1. Assemble the inside of the card. Adhere one of the Shaded Spruce card stock embossed with the Whimsical Woodland embossing folder to the inside of the Mint Macaron card stock card base.
  2. Adhere the stamped Basic White card stock.
  3. Complete the inside by adhering the Real Red card stock Fabulous Frame die cut.

Step 7-Assembling the Card Front

  1. Adhere the second embossed Shaded Spruce card stock card piece to the front of the Mint Macaron card stock card base.
  2. Adhere the stamped Basic White card stock scene to the card front.
  3. Add the Real Red card stock Fabulous Frame die cut.
  4. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment.
  5. Embellish with the Real Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

Voila!

Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card

Thank you for visiting my blog today and viewing my Trees for Sale Whimsical Christmas Card. I hope you will continue on the hop.

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Posted in 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, 3D Embossing Folder, Designer Series Paper, Emboss Powder, Gratitude/ Thanks

Bruno & Kylie Bertucci’s Demonstrator Training Program Blog Hop- July 2022- Stampin’ Up!®Splendid Thoughts

Hello and welcome to our Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Training Blog Hop for July 2022. I’m so happy you are joining me today! This blog hop is full of ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world taking part in training to help us build a successful Stampin’ Up! business and reach some goals we have set. Participating in a monthly Blog Hop is one goal that I have.

You may be starting here or have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see all of the great ideas in each blog post today.

My card for the Blog Hop today is made using the Splendid Thoughts stamp set, Splendid Day Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Twigs & Sprigs Embossing Folder.

Measurements & Supplies

  • Petal Pink Card Stock (CS) card base: 4 1/4 x 11 inches scored at 5 1/2 inches.
  • Petal Pink CS:1 5/8 x 2 5/8 inches and a 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch strip for the sentiment
  • Soft Sea Foam CS: 1 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches
  • Splendid Day Designer Series Paper (DSP): Soft Sea Foam pattern: 1 1/2 x 5 inches and Fresh Freesia pattern: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches
  • Soft Sea Foam 3/8 inch Seam Binding Ribbon: enough to make one small bow and to wrap around the Soft Sea Foam CS.
  • Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  • Versamark Ink
  • Copper Emboss Powder
  • Heat Tool
  • Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Marker
  • Twigs & Sprigs Embossing Folder

Instructions

  1. Stamp the “Thank You” sentiment (from the Pansy Patch stamp set) onto the strip of Petal Pink CS in Versamark Ink. Cover with the Copper Emboss Powder. Shake off the excess. Use the Heat Tool to set.
  2. Use the smooth oval on the Double Oval Punch to punch out the sentiment. Set aside.
  3. Emboss the front of the Petal Pink CS card base with the Twigs & Sprigs Embossing Folder.
  4. Adhere the Soft Sea Foam Splendid Day DSP to the Soft Sea Foam CS.
  5. Wrap the Soft Sea Foam 3/8 inch Seam Binding Ribbon around the Soft Sea Foam DSP/CS piece, about 1 inch up from the bottom.
  6. Adhere the Fresh Freesia Splendid Day DSP to the Petal Pink CS.
  7. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the Soft Sea Foam CS/DSP card piece to the left side of the front of the Petal Pink CS card base.
  8. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the right side of the Fresh Freesia DSP/Petal Pink CS and adhesive on the back of the left side. Adhere this to the front of the card base.
  9. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment to the Fresh Freesia DSP.
  10. Add the Soft Sea Foam Seam Binding bow with Mini Glue Dots.
  11. Color the ladybug on the Soft Sea Foam DSP with the Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Marker. Apply 3 of the Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the ladybug’s back.
  12. Add more Champagne Rhinestones if desired.

Voila! So fun!

Remember to visit everyone’s blog to see all the creative inspiration from around the world. You are currently at Theresa McEntee-Theresa’s Treasures-USA.

I really appreciate your visit to my blog today. Remember to sign up to receive my Theresa’s Treasures Paper Crafts Newsletter by clicking on the Subscribe to my Newsletter tab and please subscribe to my blog as well. Thanks!

Theresa

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