GREAT TIDINGS IN GOLD & WHITE; A TINSEL TIME TUESDAY POST

 Hi, Stampers!

Welcome to another addition of Tinsel Time Tuesday. October is here already! I have about half the cards I need for this Holiday Season. I hope your stash of cards is growing, as well. When the Holidays arrive the cards will be ready to go! No card making stress - that is the goal!

Every year I create a card using white and gold. I love the look of gold on white. The look is simple, yet elegant. It is a classic combination for Christmas. This year I chose to use the GREAT TIDINGS BUNDLE for the card. (Stampin’ Up!®️ July - December 2021 Mini Catalog) This bundle includes the GREAT TIDINGS stamp set and the WISE MEN TIDINGS DIES. As always, purchasing the bundle saves you 10%. The stamp set and the dies may also be purchased separately.  Let’s take a look:

GREAT TIDINGS STAMP SET

WISE MEN TIDINGS DIES

Now, let’s take a look at the card!

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARDS 

* Basic White (thick) cardbase - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”.

* Basic White cardstock 5 1/2” x 2 3/4” for focal panel background, and a piece about the same size for embossing and die cut the wise men.

* Brushed Metallic cardstock - gold - two pieces cut at  5 1/2” x 1/2”. (You can substitute gold foil.)

* Versa Mark and gold embossing powder.

*  Time Worn Type 3-D Embossing Folder - or embossing folder of your choice.

* Adhesive of choice and dimensionals.

* Embossing Buddy / antistatic tool, or fabric softener sheet $ rub over cardstock before stamping Versa Mark and embossing.

ASSEMBLY

* Use the embossing folder to emboss the 5 1/2” x 2 3/4” piece of Basic White.

* Adhere the Brushed Metallic cardstock along the top and along the bottom of the emboss piece. Allow about 3/8” showing.

* Place the focal panel about 3/8” from the top of the page to help you visualize where to stamp the greeting.  Use the Versa Mark to ink the greeting stamp. Stamp the greeting. Place the focal panel aside. Heat set the greeting. 

* Use Versa Mark to stamp the wise men images on the remaining piece of Basic White cardstock. Sprinkle with gold embossing powder, and heat set. Die cut the images.

* Adhere the background panel to the card . Use dimensionals to adhere the wise men to the background panel. Check my sample card for placement.

NOTE - Add a sentiment of choice inside the card. I used Crumb Cake ink for inside my card. When used inside the card with gold on the outside of the card, our eyes (actually our brains) interpret it as a gold color. It is the same with silver and Smoky Slate.

Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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FOR UNTO US IN “ANTIQUED” GOLD OR SILVER; A TINSEL TIME TUESDAY POST

 Hi Stampers!

Welcome to another addition of TINSEL TIME TUESDAY! Today I have two versions of the same Christmas card; one in gold and one in silver. I used a combination of dry embossing and heat embossing along with ink and a blending brush to achieve an antiqued look. My “antiqued” look can also be described as aged, distressed, shabby chic, etc. The card is made up of several bits and pieces, and does take a little longer to make than most cards, but if you have someone in your life who enjoys receiving cards in this style, it is worth the extra time. Let’s take a look at the card in both, the gold and silver versions:

I used the FOR UNTO US stamp set to create the card.  This stamp set was introduced in last year’s Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog, and is a “returning favorite” in the current Stampin’ Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog. This stamp set contains phrases from Christmas carols as well as sentiments that work well for inside cards. Here is a look at the stamp set:

FOR UNTO US

HERE IS HOW I MADE THE CARD:

SUPPLIES FOR THE GOLD CARD

* Crumb Cake card base - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” plus a scrap of Crumb Cake cardstock to die cut the mat for the greeting.

* Basic White cardstock - one piece cut at 5” x 3 3/4”, one piece cut at 4 3/4” x 3 1/2”, and a piece of scrap for the greeting.

* Brushed Metallic cardstock- gold, at least 5 1/4” x 4”

* Vellum scrap

* Crumb Cake ink, Versa Mark, gold embossing powder

* Blending brush

* Heat tool

* Metallic Pearls - 3 in gold

* Gold shimmer ribbon - 18 - 20 inches

* Stampin’ Seal (or adhesive of choice) and dimensionals

* Dies - Stitched Rectangles Dies, the one that cuts a 5” x 3 3/4” rectangle and the one two sizes smaller (the smaller die is optional). Die from the Tasteful Labels Dies, Layering Circles Die that measures 2 5/8” diameter, and the “berry” and leaf dies from the Christmas Trimmings Dies.

* Merry Melody 3-D embossing folder.

ASSEMBLING THE CARD

* Use the embossing folder and emboss the 4 3/4” x 3 1/2” piece of Basic White cardstock.

* Use the Stitched Rectangles Dies to cut a frame from the gold cardstock, then die cut the 3 berry stems from the center piece. (OPTIONS - Save the center piece for another project and cut the berry stems from scraps of the same cardstock. OR Do not use the smaller of the rectangle dies an Simply cut the images from the center area of the cardstock.)

* Die cut 3 of the leaves images from the vellum.

* Die cut the Crumb Cake circle.

* Use the Tasteful labels die and cut the label for the greeting. (OPTION - Heat emboss the greeting, then die cut it.)

* Use Versa Mark to stamp the greeting on the Basic White die cut label, sprinkle with the gold embossing powder, and heat set. 

* With a very light touch, brush the Versa Mark over the musical notes on the dry embossed cardstock. Sprinkle with gold embossing powder,  brush off some excess. It is okay for the embossing powder to be a bit hit and miss. Set with heat tool. (SEE VIDEO - page down to view the video demonstration of this process.)

*Use the blending brush and Crumb Cake ink to add a touch of “antiquing” (color) to the background piece (embossed cardstock); darker along the outer edges, and lighter toward the center.

* Use the blending brush and Crumb Cake ink to “antique” the greeting - just as for the background piece.

* “Antique” the edges of the 5” x 3 3/4” Basic White cardstock.

* Stamp the greeting for the inside on the “antiqued” cardstock.

* Adhere the panel to the inside of the card base.

* “Antique” the dies on the card base front.

* Adhere the focal panel to the gold mat. Wrap the gold ribbon around the entire panel and tie in a loose bow. Once the greeting is in place the bow will be retired.

* Adhere the gold berry and vellum leaves die cuts to the back side of the greeting. Add dimensionals to the back of the greeting and place it on the Crumb Cake mat. Add dimensionals to the mat. Do not remove the backings. 

* Place the greeting piece on the focal panel. It should be centered and to the right side of the focal panel. The greeting should extend just slightly over the edge of the focal panel. 

* Adjust the ribbon as needed and re-tie. 

* Remove the backings from the dimensionals, and put the greeting in place.

* Add the metallic pearls to the greeting panel.

* Adhere the focal panel to the card base.

SUPPLY LIST FOR SILVER CARD

ALL SUPPLIES, CUTTING MEASUREMENTS, & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ARE THE SAME AS FOR THE GOLD CARD WITH THE FOLLOWING SUBSTITUTIONS:

* Card base & cardstock - same as for the gold version, but substitute Smoky Slate for the Crumb Cake, and substitute silver foil (mirrored finish) for the gold brushed metallic cardstock.

* Use Smoky Slate ink instead of Crumb Cake and silver embossing powder instead of gold.

* Use the silver metallic pearls instead of the gold.

* Instead of gold shimmer ribbon use the silver metallic mesh ribbon found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ Annual Catalog.

HOW TO CREATE A DRY EMBOSSED/ HEAT EMBOSSED ANTIQUED BACKGROUND VIDEO

Thank you for checking in for Tinsel Time Tuesday. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!®️

TINSEL TIME THURSDAY CARD #17

 Hi Stampers! Welcome to week 17 of Tinsel Time Thursday! Today’s card is pretty and sparkly, but quite easy to put together. The sparkle comes from the beautiful Feels Like Frost DSP, pretty silver foil, and shiny silver embossing powder, plus a few faceted gems.

The stamp set used for this card is For Unto Us. I like the stamp set’s fonts; they are so pretty. 

Let’s make the card. Here are the supplies needed:

A card base of Whisper White (thick) that is 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored and folded at 4 1/2”.

A piece of Whisper White cardstock that is about 3” x 4”

A piece of silver foil that is 1” x 5 1/2” - then cut it into two pieces that are 1/2” x 5 1/2”.

A piece of First Frost DSP that is 2 1/2” x 5 1/2”.  For this card a design that is a silver print on a white background works best.

For ink - Versa Mark, Smoky Slate, and Silver Embossing Powder

A heat tool, and the largest oval die from the Stitched Shapes Dies.

White Linen Ribbon from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Pack, Metallic Mesh Ribbon, and three of the Elegant Faceted Gems (clear).

Stampin’ Seal or adhesive of your choice and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To assemble the card:

In the center of the scrap piece of Whisper White , stamp the sentiment using Versa Mark. Cover the image with silver embossing powder, tap off excess. Heat set with heat tool. On the inside of the card base stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment with the Smoky Slate ink. Cut out the sentiment with the oval die.

Adhere the silver strips on each side of the DSP.

Adhere the DSP panel to the card.

Cut a piece of the mesh ribbon that is about 5 1/4” long, and cut two pieces of the linen thread that are about 2 1/2” long. Take one piece of the linen ribbon and adhere the ends together. Now adhere the ribbon on one side of the sentiment piece.  Repeat the process with the other piece of linen ribbon, attaching it to the other end of the sentiment piece.  In the center of the back side of the sentiment piece add strips of adhesive. Pinch the mesh ribbon in the center, and push the center of the ribbon into the adhesive. Place dimensionals on the ribbon pieces and a couple other places on the back side of the sentiment. Adhere it to the center of the DSP strip. 

Place the three gems on the sentiment panel. The card is finished.

So, we have completed 17 weeks of cards! Can you believe it? Just two more cards to go! Christmas is just a month away!!! I thought it might be fun to take a quick peek at all the cards demonstrated so far!

Tinsel Time Thursday is winding down, but it is not over quite yet! There are two more cards to go!!!! Next week’s card features the Cherish the Season stamp set. In the mean time I hope everyone enjoys a Happy Thanksgiving.

Until next time...

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2020 Stampin’ Up! ®️

TINSEL TIME THURSDAY CARD # 13!

Welcome to week 13 of Tinsel Time Thursday! It is so hard to believe we are less than two months from Christmas! I hope your stash of a Christmas cards is growing, and you will soon have all you need to send  Christmas cheer to all your friends and family!

Today’s card design is quite simple, but the embossing and brushed metallic cardstock make it simply elegant. Here is today’s card:

The stamped focal image is from the Peaceful Nativity stamp set found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ August - December 2020 Mini Catalog. The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Christmas found in the Stampin’ Up! 2020-21 Annual Catalog. 

To make this card you will need the following supplies:

Card base of Whisper White (thick) cut at 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored and folded at 4 1/4”.  Whisper White cardstock - scrap that is about 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” and a piece of  gold brushed metallic cardstock that is about 3” x 4”.

Versa Mark ink, gold embossing powder, and a heat tool.

To prevent the embossing powder to clinging where you do not want it to be rub a dryer sheet over the cardstock prior to stamping and adding the embossing powder. If you have an Embossing Buddy, of course you can use that. (Stampin’ Up! no longer offers the Embossing Buddy.)

Stitched Rectangle s Dies - the one that measures 1 7/8” x 3 1/4” for the focal image; the one that measures 2 1/4” x 3 5/8” for the focal image mat. Adhesive of choice.

To assemble the card:

Wipe the dryer sheet over the Whisper White cardstock, then stamp the focal image using Versa Mark. Sprinkle the gold embossing powder Over the image. Flick off the excess. Heat set the image with the heat tool.

 

Die cut the focal image and the mat for the focal image.

Wipe across the front of the card base with the dryer sheet. Place the focal image on the card base to help judge where to stamp the greeting. Stamps the greeting with Versa Mark. Put the focal image aside. Sprinkle the embossing powder over the stamped greeting. Remove excess. Heat set with heat tool.

 

Adhere the focal image to the card base centered over the greeting.

The card is finished. 

*For the inside of this card I used the Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year stamp from Itty Bitty Christmas. I stamped the sentiment using Crumb Cake ink. I find Crumb Cake tends to give the illusion of gold when used on Whisper White cardstock, especially if gold is used on the front of the card.

That is it for this week’s Tinsel Time Thursday. Next week’s Tinsel Time Thursday’s card will feature the Santa image from the Don’t Stop Believin’ stamp set.

Until next time...

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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