Bust those Christmas Scraps before you pack them away

 Let's face it...Christmas is over, all the hustle & bustle, the cooking, wrapping of presents, decorating, you know all that fun stuff that is work, work and more work but we love it anyway.  

Now is the time to pack up all your Christmas papers, red & green cardstocks and settle in to the winter months and look forward to spring.

But wait!!  Why not use those papers to make some gorgeous cards with this very simple layout that can be so gorgeous depending on your Designer Series Papers, aka pattern papers.

Here is a sampling of what I did with this gorgeous layout.  Keep in mind that it doesn't have to be just  Christmas papers but any that you have.  Everything is done with 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" strips.  How easy is that?

If you like any of the products I used, please click here to shop with me at my Stampin' Up Online store.

I also offer a free pdf tutorial for you to download/printout by clicking here.

YOUTUBE TUTORIAL BELOW:

Bee My VALENTINE BUNDLE (includes stamp set & punch) along with Bee Mine Designer Series Paper

 Stampin' Up did it again!!  They gave us the cutest little bumblebee stamp and a builder punch that allows you to be so creative with your stampin' and cardmaking abilities.

I borrowed my color scheme from the DSP in designing this card and I love the way it turned out.  I did one in portrait and one in landscape.  This is a simple card with no frills but yet it is stinkin' cute and I believe anyone would love to receive this one.

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YouTube Tutorial below:

Thoughtful Expressions Bundle = Beautiful Thank you Card

 Every now & then, a stamp set & die set comes along that feels like it could work for almost any card you would ever need to make.  I believe that has happened for me with THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSIONS BUNDLE.

Do you love the little Hummingbird or is it the delicate flowers or perhaps its the thoughtful sentiments.  Whatever your reason, this set will create in you, the ability to create something beautiful.

What a wonderful way to tell someone that you appreciate their friendship, their kindness, their thoughtful way they treated you.  

All of the products used will be available on January 4, 2024.

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YouTube Video Tutorial below

You're in a pickle, DSP is Retired, What to do to make it work

 

You don't have to stress about it, make your own DSP.  If you have stamps, ink & cardstock, you're in business.

The picture does not do these cards justice.  They are stunning in person.  The silver heat embossing along with the white embossing on the Night of Navy cardstock lends an air of elegance all the while delivering the true message of Christmas.

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Cascading Gatefold Featuring Rocking Horse Bundle

 Cascading Gatefold

featuring Rocking Horse Bundle

I had so much fun making this card.  It may look difficult but it really is super easy.  

If you like any of the products I used and would like to purchase any of them, please click here to visit my online Stampin' Up Store.

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Joy of NOEL featuring Merry Melody Embossing Folder

 Can you believe we are only days from Christmas Day?  I hope you have gotten all your Christmas cards made by now but even if you have there is always something that comes up and you need another one.  That is why I am doing theses cards.  

The one that will be coming up later will be a very simple, yet elegant card that you can throw together in a few minutes.  Stay tuned for Friday's video (not sure if it's going to be a LIVE or a RECORDED video).  I will post more information on the Facebook Group Page.  So if you have not joined there, do so today.  It's a great place to find up to date information about everything Stampin' Up in my life.

Also, if you are interested in any of the products used in this tutorial, please click here to shop my online Stampin' Up Store.

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Card in a box or a Box in a Card featuring Joy of Christmas DSP

Well it is the week of Thanksgiving!!  We all have something to be thankful for even if you think you don't.  You have family, you feel love in your heart, you have a home to live in and food to eat...all the things that most of us take for granted.  

I wish each and everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

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Merriest Trees meets Snowflake Vellum

 The countdown is on.  We have about 5 weeks until Christmas so that means we only have a few more weeks to get our Christmas made and mailed.  Actually I believe the postage services suggest that all cards & packages be in the mail by December 15th.

If you find that you are loving any of the products I used in this video you can click here to go to my online store.

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Horse & Sleigh featuring Shining Brightly DSP

The stars are shining brightly with this card where the Horse & Sleigh steals the show.  This card shows the beauty of simplicity in blues & golds.

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If you do decide to shop with me, thank you for your business.  If you need me for any reason, do not hesitate to reach out to me either via email or my cell phone. (both are listed under the video).

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Nativity Encircled featuring Night Divine Dies & O' Holy Night DSP

What a beautiful set Night Divine is!!!  It gives you the calm and peaceful setting that reminds us just what Christmas is all about!!  It is all about Jesus and the wonderful gift God gave all of us who will accept this precious gift of eternal life through the blood of the precious Lamb of God.

If you are interested in purchasing this set or any of the products I used, please click here to go to my online Stampin' Up store.  I would love to be your demonstrator and help you with any of your paper crafting projects.

Click here for the free pdf tutorial

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Seasonal SALE is Coming-November 14-16

 

SALE, SALE, SALE!!

If you have wanted to build your collection, then this sale is for YOU!!

10% off of Ribbons & Trim

15% off Inks

20% off papers

If you want to shop with me click here.

This is a 2-day sale so shop early while supplies last.

Off-Set Gatefold Card Featuring Magical Meadow Dies

 I just love a card that is a little different and this one fills the bill.  A gatefold that opens a little different.  I just love the way this card turned out.  

I love the difference in the colors, not the traditional reds & greens but Pretty Peacock pairs so well with Lost Lagoon and with the addition of Basic White it lends itself to a bit of elegance.

Inside sentiment makes this a Christmas Card but you could use these same colors for any occasion card you need.  Make up a few of these and set them aside so when you need a fast card, all you have to do is pull it, stamp the inside and off it goes to the recipient.

If you would like any of the products I used in making this beauty, click here to go to my online Stampin' Up Store.

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New Technique for me-How to use your stencils to emboss and then add color in a flawless manner

 I don't know about you but I absolutely love it when I discover/uncover/find a technique that I have never used on a card before.  I can only hope that you are as excited by this one as I am.

Who would ever think of using a stencil/mask to emboss with, but you can and it is easy with a couple simple tools.

What will need is an embossing machine, silicone caftsheet, a stencil, some tape to hold your stencil in place and of course some card stock.

You plates for your machine should sandwich like this

# 1 Base Plate

# 3 Cut Plate

 Silicone Craft Sheet

 Card Stock & Stencil (taped together)

# 4 Specialty Plate 

If you are interested in purchasing any of the products I used in todays video, please click here to visit my online Stampin' Up store.

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Side Flip Easel Card featuring Sending Cheer Bundle & Joy of Christmas DSP

 I had so much fun creating these cards!!  The Sending Cheer Bundle is intended to make tags which it will do and we will explore that in another video soon.  Today I wanted to show off this set with making a Side Flip Easel Card.  They turned out adorable.  Be sure to let me know in the comments on the YT Video what you thought of these.

If you would like to purchase any of the products you saw me use, please click here to shop at my online Stampin' Up Store.  If you need help placing your order, feel free to reach out to me and I'll either walk you through or place it for you.

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3-D Window Card Featuring Saint Nicholas & Merriest Trees Bundles

 Now that it's November, we have to be in full speed Christmas Card/Gifts/Tags/All thing Christmas.  It is hard sometimes to be in the Christmas Spirit before we have the Thanksgiving Turkey in the oven but if you are a card maker and of course you are or you wouldn't be reading this post, we have to plan ahead to have all those cards made.  It doesn't matter whether you are one that sends out the same Christmas card to everyone or if you are like me and make a variety of cards and then pick who gets what.

At any rate, I have yet another beautiful fun fold card that I think you are going to LOVE.  I got the design from Lisa Cursio but I changed everything up and you can do the same.  Any theme you would like to display this is the card for you!!

If you see any of the products I use and would like to purchase them, visit my Stampin' Up Store by clicking here.

What a beautiful 3-D shadow box card!!

Free pdf tutorial, chick here

YouTube Video Below:

NOVEMBER HOST CODE

Kathy's Random Acts of Stampin'

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Wow, Wow, Wow!!!  November???  How can it be November already.  The kids just went back to school and we celebrated Labor Day and the end of Summer.  Fall has come and all of the Trick or Treaters are enjoying their bounty of goodies.  And yes, now it's November.  Plans are being made for that delicious Thanksgiving Dinner, Football afterwards, time with family & friends.

Oh yeah, this is suppose to be about the HOST CODE!!!  Yikes!  Sometimes I just go on and on.

NOVEMBER HOST CODE

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By using the Host Code it helps me offer better gifts to you for your online orders.

Place an order of $50.00-$149.99 and use this code, you will receive a free gift from me. If your order is over $150.00, DO NOT use the HOST CODE.  I want you to receive the Stampin' Rewards but you will still get a free gift from me. Anything from a pack of paper, roll of ribbon, pack of embellishments or ever a card kit with all the die cuts and cardstock plus DSP.  All you have to supply is ink & stamps.

Beary Cute Bundle and Beary Christmas DSP=Christmas Card

 What a fun, easy and cute card for any of the people in your life.  It is cute & very festive card featuring everyone's favorite Polar Bears.  This card went together so easy and fast!!

If you are interested in purchasing any of the products I used in the video, click here to go to my online Stampin' Up Store.

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Joy of Noel Card with Gold Foil & Gold Luster Wax

 It is almost November!!  Can you believe we are almost there, Christmas will be here soon so it is important if you are a card maker and plan on making your Christmas Cards this year, you need to get on the ball.  I have been working hard to bring you Christmas Card Videos/Tutorials to help your creativity along.  And today's card is another classic Christmas Card.

If you like any of the products you saw me using, click here to go to my Stampin' Up Store Front.  If you need help in placing an order, please don't hesistate to reach out to me at kathysrandomactofstampin@gmail.com or call me on my cell at 704-718-0542.

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