12 Cards + a Bonus Project Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder Recap

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure how I managed to take this selfie and hold those 12 fabulous holiday cards from my Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder Holiday Style class. Creating card classes is one of my favorite things in my stampin' Café. Yes, it can be a lot of work once you design the projects to prep, sort, and have class packets ready, but once everyone is together, all that hard work is all worth it. 

This Double Wonder class was the second one I designed. The first one was with the Frames & Flowers Specialty Mix and Math papers. It was a really nice class both in person and to go. This time, the A Little Bit Festive Specialty Mix & Math paper just blew me away and I knew right away that I wanted to create another Double Wonder class with it. What does Double Wonder mean? You choose 2 of the sheets of DSP. Then you cut them to 6" x 12". When you create your projects, you will put the two designs of the 6" x 12" together. This gives you lots of variety in patterns for your projects. 

The first two cards are the "book binded" cards. They open like a book. the "spine" is glued after the ribbon is run through to mimic a book.

The next set of 4 cards included these wonderful cards. Two pieces of -4" x 3" DSP were cut on the diagonal to get four triangles. From there is was just time to get creative. It was so easy with all the wonderful Mix & Match ephemera pieces. 

These cute cards were created using two pieces cut at 4" x 3" from the DSP. In a Double One Sheet Wonder class, you create multiple of the same design. I really wanted to show the versatility when creating cards. I also couldn't resist making a "stand up" card with the super cute bear.

The next two cards are part of section C from the template. These are Gatefold Cards. Gatefold is usually like a 2-sided gate that opens. these are "off set" Gatefold cards. Can you tell why?

The last two projects were created using the bits and pieces of DSP that were left.

It's really hard to pick favorites, but I really like this last card. It may be my favorite next to the "stand up" card. Which cards are your favorite? I wanted to include my layout for this Double One Sheet Wonder class that I designed. Feel free to try it out and create your own set of fabulous cards. 

Here we are after we created all 12 projects. Oh, I almost forgot the bonus project. I always include a bonus project in my specialy classes. This goodie bag uses one of the Mix and Match card layer pieces. We diecut out just part of it for this pretty tag. What's inside the bag? Peppermint Pattys of course.

One of the best things about this class is the creativity and fun that my friends had. Here are a few of their projects.

Brenda and Bry created two really great cards having fun putting their own creative spin on cards.

I was so glad when Pam used that cute stocking ephemera on her gatefold card. When designing this class, I just couldn't make it work.

Julie really enjoyed going through all the parts and pieces of the Mix and Match pieces. Everyone who participated received a stamp case to store all those pieces. Both of the cards are ones that she created. I like that her gatefold card is horizontal.

Wow, that was quite a full blog of fun and creativity! I hope you enjoy all the projects I am sharing. Try out the Double Wonder One Sheet wonder template. Share your creations or let me know how it all worked out for you. Interested in my classes and events? Check out my website for opportunities. 

If you are hoping to use the A Little Bit Festive 12" x 12" Specialty Mix & Match papers, well it's unavailable right now. The paper is estimated to be back October 14th. I'm going to be giving away a package of the paper, so be sure to comment on my blog and let me know which card (s) you like best. One lucky winner will be chosen on October 12th. 

Until Next Time..

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

 

My Second Christmas in July Card with Nest of Nature Suite of Products from Creativity Now Event

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today to see my creation. I loved the Creativity Now Event that was a virtual event hosted by Stampin' Up! This was a four hour event where we got to create several great projects and hear about the creating process for papers, stamps, and suites. I have participated in several of these events and I think this year was my favorite. Here are a few of the projects that we created. Then I'll talk about my newest card for today.

The focus for this event was with the Nest of Nature Suite, but we really used the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle. I'm pretty sure these products will become available in September with the release of the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog.

I liked that the second and third cards tied in together. We used the negative of the ordering frame dies as a mask for the third card. I loved the look of the varing green color you got on the branches as you used the Blending Brushes. 

This last project was created as a gift box. I used the mini Paper Pumpkin boxes. These would be perfect with a set of notecards and envelopes with matching designs. 

It was such a nice morning crafting with my demonstrator friends Arla, Julie, and Gabby. 

Of course this event got me so inspired to create more with this fantastic suite. One thing that I really like is when Stampin' Up! designs their beautiful Designer Series Papers to coordiate so well with the stamp sets and Bundles. The Winterly Tree Top dies will cut out the birds in one of the sheets of the Designer Series Paper (DSP). Since you get two sheets of the same design, you can have so many birds for your holiday or other occasion projects. 

My card project really focused on the beautiful Nest of Winter 12" x 12" DSP. I just love that I have so many die-cut birds that are beautifully designed and colored by Stampin' Up! Artists. They are so pretty on this card.

When you die-cut images from the DSP, be sure to die-cut those on the edges too. They can be used for edges of your cards. I did this for the inside of my card.

I hope you enjoyed my projects and are getting inspired to get a head start of your holiday cards. I have a cardmaking class every 3rd Saturday of the month. This month the four projects are all holiday themed. You can check out my events and if you are local, reach out and reserve your space. 

Be sure to stop back and check out other Christmas in July projects I might share. 

Until next time...

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Stampin' Saturday, Create a Faux Quilt Square Card that Says Boo!

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in. Today I'm sharing some cardmaking inspiration on my Saturday Stampin'. I see so many creative projects and the Celebration New Year's card created by my friend, Susan really caught my eye. 

Susan's stunning card uses the Shining Brightly 12" x 12" Specialty Designer paper and the Light the Sky Bundle both found in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. There are so many wonderful products in this year's mini.

The layout of Susan's card reminds me of quilting, so I'm calling it the Faux Quilt Square card (even though it's not a square). This is created by using strips of the DSP to outline the central focus. I decided since I was created Halloween and fall cards recently, I would create a card using the Them Bones 12" x 12" Designer Series paper and a few other goodies from the mini catalog as well. 

Them Bones DSP is such a wonderful package of paper! There are so many great designs and the pages the have the image cards is wonderful! You can simply cut apart these cards and use them for a layer or in the center as I did on my card.

The added die-cut bats, ghost, and skeleton dog really made this card Boo!

To make this Faux Quilt Square card, you simply need some of your wonderful designer series papers, sentiments, and a paper trimmer. 

To Make This card layout: 

• 1" x 2 5/8" (x2) DSP 
• 1" x 3 7/8" (x2) DSP
• 4" x 5 1/4" (layer on Base)
• 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (Base)

When you create this card, everyone you create will look so different depending on what DSP you decide to use. I'd love to see what you create, so do share. You can find more details on my video if you would like to see the card in action. 

Thanks again for stopping in. I've listed the products I used for my Stampin' Saturday inspiration. You can click to purchase any of these from my online store. 

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Saturday Stampin' with Winter Owl Week #3

 

Hi Everyone,

THanks so much for stopping in today. I've created a third card in three weeks with the Winter Owls Bundle. I love owls and birds and the dies have so many possibilities.

The card I've created today is a techique called a book bind card. Simply scoring two lines an inch apart creates this "binded" edge. Here are the measurements of my card:

• Misty Moonlight base: Cut 4 1/4" x 11", Score at 5 1/2" and 4 1/2". You can score 5 1/2" and 6 1/2" too. It really doesn't matter.
• Cut another piece of Misty Moonlight at 4" x 4 3/8" for the forest layer
• Strip of Misty Moonlight for sentiment
• Cut a piece of Basic White Cardstock at 4" x 4 3/8" for inside of card
• Thick Basic White for die-cutting the detailed owl die and moon
• More Dazzle Specialty paper for the wings

You can really see the texture detail in the More Dazzle specialty paper. This is perfect for the additional layers of the wings. 

This card is also a Monochromatic card. This means you are keeping mostly to one color and varying degrees of that color. I love the look of Monochromatic cards. You can watch my video to see how I put the card together to create the binded edge with the ribbon. 

Thanks again for stopping in for the third card using the Winter Owls Bundle coming in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. It releases for customers on September 6th. If you don't have a demonstrator, I would like to have you as part of my Stampin' Café friends. Check out my social links and weekly Facebook Lives. Want a copy of the new mini catalog? Fill out this form, so I can get one out to you. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

September to December Mini Catalog Paper Share

 

Hi Everyone,

My favorite thing to do when the new Stampin' Up! publications are available for demonstrators to view, I go right to the Designer Series and Specialty papers. The Stampin' Up! artists create such beautiful designs and textures. 

To purchase a package of every paper offering, you would be spending $150. Add on 10% shipping or more and tax. You are looking at around $180! Yikes!

You may have participated in my paper shares in the past. I will order and cut all of the paper offerings and package into 6" x 6" DSP packages. These packages will be labeled with the name and colors of the designer series or specialty papers. Below lists the details of what you will receive.

Paper Share includes: ($45 + $9 Shipping) 

    1.    A Walk In The Forest (12 sheets)

    2.    All About Autumn (12 sheets)

    3.    Beary Christmas (12 sheets)

    4.    Garden Walk (12 sheets)

    5.    Joy Of Christmas (12 sheets)

    6.    Merry Bold & Bright (12 sheets)

    7.    O' Holy Night (12 sheets)

    8.    Them Bones (12 sheets)

    9.    Winter Meadow (12 sheets)

    10.    Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets (4 sheets)

    11.    Glow In The Dark Specialty (2 sheets)

    12.    Joyful Specialty (8 sheets)

    13.    Oxided Cooper Specialty (4 sheets)

    14.    Shining Brightly Specialty (6 sheets)

    15.    Snowflake Magic Specialty (6 sheets)

You will be receiving a quarter package of each paper listed. When you participate in my paper share, you will receive 2 Café Coin rewards. You will also receive a FREE package of the Adhesive-Backed Star Trinkets. 

Ready to reserve your Paper Share package? Simply fill out my Paper Share Form to reserve your Paper Share. Reserve your share no later than September 1st. I will invoice your once you sign up and payment must be received by September 4th in order to receive a share.