Stampin' Saturday - Create a Beautiful Gratitude Journal Plus a Card to Match

Hi Everyone,

It is a crisp, fall morning and I'm so glad to do my Stampin' Saturday post with 2 great fall projects. I have a quick gratitude journal and a coordinating card to go along with it. The Autumn Leaves Bundle from the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog is so wonderful. I am so obsessed with the leaves that I can stamp and die cut as well as the dies that you die cut with colored cardstock for all sorts of wonderful cardmaking.

To make the gratitude journal, I picked up these already made small notebooks at the local craft store. They have 32 blank pages and a beautiful fall plaid front that's perfect for my journals. The black chalk label is also from the craft store. I love to look for things I can use to create quick crafting when I am making a lot of one project. 

About every three pages, I stamped one of the beautiful leaf images, so the fall feeling continues through the book. With the pages being blank, it is easy to simply jot down some thoughts about gratitude, but you can also list tasks or sketch out some cardmaking ideas. 

Because these journals were store bought, I wanted to share a way that you can create at home with the craft supplies you already have. I wanted to share a card that almost matches the front of the gratitude journal with all Stampin' Up! products.

For this card, I used the Sketched Plaid background stamp to mimic the plaid background on the journal. I then added some more texture using one of the stamps from the Gorgeously Made Stamp set with Crushed Curry. I also used Basic Black cardstock to die cut out the label from the Autumn Leaves dies and heat embossed with White embossing powder. I decided to add a bit more bling on the card by adding the Oxidized Copper veins on the leaf and an additional leaf.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. It's fun to see what crafting things are at local craft stores and to think about how you can create similar projects with your Stampin' Up! supplies at home. You can check out my video for more details on these projects. 

I also have listed out all the supplies I used for my card project as well. when you shop with me in September, using the Host Code listed on my blog or clicking the shop with me link, 20% off all sales will go the a local Autism Advocacy Network as part of September "Give Back". 

Thanks again for stopping in, and be sure to give gratitude daily for all the blessings around you. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

5 Must Have Colors of Fall for your Stamping Supplies!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my post today. I have been crafting a lot of fall projects lately. I realized that I am gravitating to a group of colors over and over. These are the 5 Must have colors of fall when cardmaking. 

The card I created uses the Soft Seedlings Stamp set by Stampin' Up! In fall, I think about the yellows, organges, greens and brown. I used several of these colors for my project. The base of the card is Soft Suede. This is such a rich color and is perfect for fall.

To get the different colors on the leaves, I first inked up the image with Crushed Curry. Then I "kissed" the image with Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow. Then I stamped the image on the cardstock. What I really like is that each leaf looks unique. Okay, now you know 4 of the must have fall colors. Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Mossy Meadow.

I used the same technique for the seedling. The splatter comes from Perched in a Tree Stamp set. I stamped off before stamping onto the cardstock. 

When it comes to your projects, don't forget about the embellishments. You can find coordinating ribbons and gems to make your card pop. I suggest any of the metalic brused gems or the Mossy Meadow Braided trim that is in the Clearance Rack. I think any of the natural ribbons would look great as well.

Well here it is. These are the 5 must have colors for fall stamping. I didn't use Crumb Cake on this project, but it is one of my favorites. Sometimes you want a softer brown and it's perfect. Now these 5 colors can take your through November as well as into the holidays. Then you can keep using these colors for more masculine and nature projects. 

I hope you liked my project today and my tips for some great fall colors. You can check out my video for that "kissing" technique too. Thanks for stopping in. You can get these colors from my online store. Take advantage of the Clearance Rack too. Read on for my current promotion.

September Giveaways

Would you like to win some wonderful new products? I have many giveaways that I will be awarding customers with. Due to my duplicate ordering, you benefit. Here are the details for your chance to win.

• Place a minimum $30 order at my online store. 
• Order by September 25th
• Use the Host Code KYWFDJYR when shopping
• Use this link with host code attached for easy shopping
• Place an order of $60 and your name goes in 2 times for more chances.
• Winners announced on my FB Live Wednesday, September 28th. You don't need to be present to win. I will contact winners. 

Prizes include: The Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Sprigs & Twigs Hybrid Embossing Folder, Sweet Candy Cane Bundle, Storybook Gnomes DSP, and more. Depending on customer orders, you could win more than 1 time. 

I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared today. Let me know what you would like me to showcase next. Also, remember to place your minimum $30 order by September 25th to be in the drawing for the September Giveaways.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Fall Leaves, Trees, & Gnomes? You Bet!

 

Hi Everyone,

I hope your weekend is going well. We are in with so much smoke from fires and wind. It is amazing to think how much the wind carries to other places. Fall is definately on my mind. September always brings a bit of excitement to me. I love trees, leaves, and the fall colors.

I had so much fun creating this card for my Saturday Stampin' time. I recently got the Perched in the Tree bundle and just love the Aspen Tree Dies! I really like how the die-cut leaves have the embossed veins, so they look so good! We can't forget the Kindest Gnomes Bundle either. These gnomes are so cute! I love the whole suite of products.

Remember to make the inside of your card as special as the outside. I like to mimic the layers on the outside for the inside. You can also use your left over cut pieces as accents inside your card. 

You can get all the details for this project from my YouTube video. You can also see the supply list below. Thanks for stopping in. I hope you take advantage of the Stampin' Up! current promotions. 

September Giveaways

Would you like to win some wonderful new products? I have many giveaways that I will be awarding customers with. Due to my duplicate ordering, you benefit. Here are the details for your chance to win.

• Place a minimum $30 order at my online store. 
• Order by September 25th
• Use the Host Code KYWFDJYR when shopping
• Use this link with host code attached for easy shopping
• Place an order of $60 and your name goes in 2 times for more chances.
• Winners announced on my FB Live Wednesday, September 28th. You don't need to be present to win. I will contact winners. 

Prizes include: The Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Sprigs & Twigs Hybrid Embossing Folder, Sweet Candy Cane Bundle, Storybook Gnomes DSP, and more. Depending on customer orders, you could win more than 1 time. 

I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared today. Let me know what you'd like me to showcase next. Also, remember to place your minimum $30 order by September 25th to be in the drawing for the September Giveaways.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

12 Fridays of Fall Projects Week 6 with Welcoming Woods Set

 

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Week 6 of my 12 Fridays of Fall Projects. I am so happy with my card today. The Welcoming Woods Stamp sets is one of my favorites. You can find it in the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! It is a great set for many occasions.

For my card, I used Shimmery White. I like the texture it gives to the blended look. I used a 4" x 4 1/4" piece of Basic Black Cardstock and a 4" x 3 3/4" of Shimmery White. Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes are so nice. They glide over your paper so nicely and its easy to blend the colors.

Don't forget that the inside of your card should be as special as the outside of your card. I like adding a layer on the inside of the card. It balances the weight better between the front and inside. Check out my video for more details.

There are just 6 days left in the current promotions with Stampin' Up! That is Sale-A-Bration, the Host promotion, and the Join promotion. You don't want to miss your chance to earn FREE products in 3 different ways! Be sure to click the links to get your FREE rewards!

It's the most wonderful time of year for stamping, so be sure to check out my calendar of events for great classes and events.

Thanks again for joining me today. Have you created your project for my Sketch Challenge + Giveaway post? I'd love to see what you create. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café