Joy to the World

Sometimes I do things a little differently, or just plain backwards. I wanted to work with the Tin of Tags Project Kit this month so I ordered it last month to have it  on time for classes and workshops.

I did not order the coordinating Tin of Tags Stamp Set, at least not at the same time.

I thought that perhaps I had plenty of holiday sentiments in stamp sets that I already have in my collection, and I do, and I still enjoy using them. 

But then I changed my mind. As I was looking through the sentiments contained in the Tin of Tags Stamp Set, I realized that several would be very fitting for use throughout the year, not just with Christmas giving but for any giving. AND they were offered as a special when the Stitched Shapes Framelits were released the first of November!

Now, as it happens, I first used the stamps on Christmas cards last week. Then just today I used them on Christmas tags,but not with the tags in the Tin of Tags Project Kit. 

This was fairly simple and very enjoyable. Above you see the final creation. Below, are the simple steps:

I used Smoky Slate to stamp the snowflake on a scrap of Whisper White Card Stock- the lovely large snowflake is included in the set. I use gray when I am looking for a silver coloring. I usually stamp first before cutting.

The sentiment was stamped in Real Red which is dark enough to show up over the snowflake. Clear photopolymer stamps make stamping over and lining up easy.

Stitched Shapes Framelits gave it a such an appealing finish.

Then, Layering Circles Framelits provided the perfect size for a base cut from Silver Foil.

I love them ~ I will be making more!

Tin of Tags:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142180&demoid2121276

Layering Circles Framelits:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141705&demoid2121276

Stitched Shapes Framelits:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145372&demoid2121276

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=126949&demoid2121276

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=131179&demoid2121276

Silver Foil:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=132178&demoid2121276

Whisper White Card Stock:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=100730&demoid2121276

Big Shot:

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143263&demoid2121276

All Wrapped Up!

OK, I think it is safe to put away the summer clothes and replace them with sweaters! Yay!

I was so excited to get the Cable Knit Dynamic Texture Embossing Folder and am so excited to use it. It is sooo cool, no pun intended. I have created many fall and winter cards with it, even baby cards.

So, can you imagine how excited I was to see the Stitched Shapes Framelits that SU has issued just this month?! It's an early release from next season's annual catalog.

There is a series of graduated circles, oval and squares (not shown) and when cut they produce a stitched border completely around the shape. And so you know what I first thought of when seeing these? Quilts! And my boxes of scraps, paper scraps. (It is a good thing I don't sew ...)

Can you see the detail in the stitching? (Better than my quilt stitches I can assure you!) This just makes me really happy! And this is just the first card I have played with ~ the possibilities seem endless, and for more than just paper quilts.

I chose the Nine Patch because that was the first quilt I ever made; I used all primary color in calicoes for my first born, born in a blizzard in Indiana! 

I dug into the scrap box for holiday and winter colors and designs. 

And then needed a sentiment and a cute way to add it on. I have a thing for buttons and these arrived in an order just this week! Do you know where I found the sentiment? I went right to Wrapped In Warmth stamped set, but this stamp is not in that set. Check out the Tin of Tags stamp set.

I ordered the Tin of Tags, but not the stamp set - I had others I wanted to use.  But when SU issued the Stitched Shapes Framelits this month, they also pulled several stamp kits that will pair nicely with the framelits AND discounted them for November. That selection includes Tin of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set! 

From the Tin of Tags, All Wrapped Up is intended for Christmas gifts, but in this case, wrap yourself up with this cozy quilt.

So, there's my card that you can easily duplicate with the new framelits and scraps of paper. I will be making some for the rest of my fall cards, too.

Two additional points about the stamp set: this set is being offered at the special 25% discount just through November, afterward, the price resumes to its original retail. Please go to my store and check out all of the specially priced kits. 

Also, although offered for the holidays, Tin of Tags Stamp Set has sentiments that are great for the entire year and many occasions: WITH LOVE; Surprise!; Go ahead, tear it open; Special Delivery ...

Wishing you a cozy holiday season,

Let's stamp!

Stitched Shapes Framelits

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145372&demoid2121276

Cable Knit Dymanic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143537&demoid2121276