Stampin' Up! New Peaceful Poppies Suite Jan 03rd 2020

Stampin 'Up! Peaceful Poppies Suite is a complete collection of stamps, dies, papers and elements which gives you everything to create beautiful cards and projects.

I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas, however you celebrate I hope it has brought love and joy and togetherness with family and friends.  I had a lovely few days with the family sharing memories, good food, and the delight of the grandchildren.

With the 3rd Jan fast approaching I thought I would share the Peaceful Poppies suite with you.  If you are in the UK, France, Germany or the Netherlands and would like a copy of the new mini catalogue together with the Saleabration brochure, then just drop me an email at   allmark.j@sky.com   and I will pop one in the post.

I started this suite using  a few of the stamps and dies from this collection.  Use the link to my online shop to buy any of these products come Jan 03

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As always I like to show you a step by step video tutorial, so you can see how I made these cards and give you the choice to see which of these stamp sets and dies appeals to you the most.

I would like to thank all of the over 3,000 subscribers on my YouTube channel for your support and lovely comments throughout the last year and to my blog followers the same. 2019 has been a wonderful crafty year and I have lots more for you all in 2020.

Stampin' Up! 2020 Mini Catalogue Review of some of the products available 3rd Jan.

As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator when a new catalogue arrives it is always a very exciting time. The new mini catalogue is available to customers on 3rd Jan 2020 and if you havn't got a copy yet then just drop me a note and I will send one out in the post free of charge together with the Saleabration brochure full of free products to earn with a qualifying order. You can buy products from me if you are in the UK, Netherlands, Austria or France.

As a demonstrator I get to order from this catalogue early so I can get a head start in using the products, giving you my honest reviews and ideas with lots of inspiration, so by the 3rd January you have a good idea what will work for you and your favourites before you buy.

My Stampin' Up! website has the latest products, special offers and is where you can shop.  The website is https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ and here is the link

So to start off this exciting preview I have made a video showing you the products I chose in my pre-order and give you a taste of what is to come.  My viewers and subscribers already know that for each stamp set, die set and collection I will make several step by step video tutorials to get the most out of everything I have bought.  If you haven't subscribed yet then please do so you don't miss anything.

So grab a cuppa of your choice and watch the video to give you  a flavour of what's to come.

Enjoy x

Joy Of Sets Tic Tac Toe Challenge Blog #JOSTTT012 Jane Allmark Amethystarcrafting Design Team

December is always a busy month for us crafters but sometimes it is nice to have a little down time and take part in a challenge blog. The Joy of Sets Challenge Blog for December has a good mixture of Christmas squares so just chose a line and get creating.



You can use these squares to create your own Christmas cards and restart your mojo and get those creative juices flowing.

I chose REINDEER - SPARKLE and SILVER and really went outside the box by digging out a really old die of a reindeer, added silver sparkle glue to the cut out middle decoration of the deer and then mounted it on alternate layers of silver and gold.  His little red nose was a pearl coloured with alcohol markers.

As this card is so detailed I decided not to put a sentiment on the outside as I wanted this proud stag to be the focal point without any distraction from a sentiment.

So do have a go at this challenge blog. Just click on the link HERE

10 Great Inspirational Birthday Cards from fellow Crafters

One of the lovely things about birthdays is receiving cards and I was lucky enough to receive 10 cards from fellow crafters in a Birthday RAK group that I belong to. RAK is a random act of kindness and so we send birthday cards to fellow crafters around the world.

These were the lovely cards I received

I have made a quick video showing each card so you can see how each was made.

Thank you so much it has made my birthday just that little more special and being my big 60th has really put a smile on my face.

Quick & Easy Tags & Matching Box #10 Christmas Gift Ideas

You cannot have enough tags at Christmas time and this quick and easy tags with matching box makes a great craft fair idea or a gift to give to family and friends to help with their gift wrapping.

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Products used

Feels Like Frost patterned paper - Buy HERE

Balmy Blue cardstock - Buy HERE

Well Wishes dies - Buy HERE

Rectangle Stitched Dies Buy HERE

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch - Buy HERE

Measurements - 

Cardstock 11" x 4"

Score on 11"side at 1" and 3"

Score on 4" side at 4" and 5" and 9" and 10"

Follow the step by step video tutorial and make some for yourself, friends and family or your next craft fair.

Gift Bag tutorial using Tartan paper #9 Christmas Gift Ideas

Simple and quick gift bag tutorial ideal for Christmas goodies using the Wrapped in Plaid dsp. This is number 9 in my series of 12 gift ideas for the holiday season.

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This bag has strong handles and a reinforced base so it can hold the heaviest of little gifts or treats.

Products used

Wrapped in Plaid Speciality patterned paper - Buy HERE

Cherry Cobbler cardstock- Buy HERE

Night of Navy Cardstock Buy HERE

Follow my step by step video tutorial and make some of these for your gifts and treats this Christmas.

Mini Calendar Fridge Compendium #8 Christmas Gift Ideas

Number 8 in my series of Christmas Gift Ideas is this 2020 Mini Calendar fridge compendium, with a notebook, pen & pocket for receipts, tickets and other bits and bobs.

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Products used

Seaside Notions stamp set - Buy HERE

Blushing Bride Ink Pad - Buy HERE

Pool Party Ink Pad - Buy HERE

Pool Party Cardstock - Buy HERE

As always I have done a step by step video tutorial for you to follow and make one for yourself.

Pocket Tissue Box using Wrapped in Plaid dsp #7 Christmas Gift Ideas

A great Christmas gift ideas for the men folk is this lovely pocket tissue box using the tartan paper Wrapped in Plaid.

My Stampin Up website is https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ where you can see current promotions, special offers and buy from my shop all your crafting supplies.  Type in the link or click HERE

Measurements

Cardstock cut at 7 1/2" x 8"

Score on 8" side at 1/2" and 1 3/4" and 6 1/4" and 7 1/2"
Score on 7 1/2" side at 2 1/4" and 3 1/2" and 5 3/4" and 7"

matts for patterned paper
Top 4 1/4" x 2"
Sides 4 1/4" x 1 " you need 2
Ends 2" x 1" you will need 2

Buy the lovely tartan paper HERE

Follow my step by step video tutorial to make this project.

Quick & Easy Candy Cane Holders #6 Christmas Gift Ideas

#6 in my series of 12 Christmas Gift Ideas is these really quick and simple candy cane holder. Make a great little gift, stocking stuffer or craft fair idea as can be made in minutes.

My Stampin Up website is https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ where you can find current promotions and special offers and shop for crafting products. Use the address or click on link HERE

Measurements

Cardstock cut at 4 1/2" and 2" with patterned paper matt of 4 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Love the tartan paper? Buy it here - LINK

Step by step video

Hanging Geometric Ball Ornament that can be filled with treats #5 Christmas Gift Ideas

Make this fantastic geometric ball hanging ornament that can be filled with a gift or treats for Christmas.  This is number 5 in my series of 12 gift ideas.

So this project is a little bit more complicated than I normally make, but if you take it slowly and follow the step by step instructions it is easier than it looks.

Measurements

Cardstock cut at 8 1/4" x 5" so you can get 2 out of a standard sheet of cardstock

Score at 1" increments on both sides

With the narrow scores on the right hand side fold the first line of scores down and mark at 1/2" on every other square.

Fold the other side down and repeat making a small tick mark at 1/2" on every alternate square

With a ruler and scoring tool score from the tick mark to the corner to form a triangle. Do the same on other side, so you will end up with a diamond shape, with the triangles scored in opposite directions.

Cut away the squares where the triangles are .

Crease on each of the triangle folds.

You can buy a selection of cardstock and patterned paper from my shop HERE

There is a step by step video tutorial which will take you through this process.

Perfectly Plaid Tag & Bookmark combo #4 Christmas Gift Ideas

This is #4 in my series of Christmas Gift Ideas and this project is a great tag and bookmark combo using the Perfectly Plaid Bundle and the gorgeous tartan paper

These tags with bookmarks tucked inside would make perfect gifts for the men.  Who doesn't like to give the men folk in our lives a book for Christmas.  There is nothing better than to settle down after a huge Christmas dinner to a good book.  So these lovely bookmarks I'm sure will be a well received gift with their favourite book this Christmas time.

Measurements are super simple.  Use a sheet of 6" x 6" patterned paper and score on one side at 2" and 4"

For the bookmark the size is 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" with any other matts cut 1/4" smaller.

Here is a step by step video tutorial so you can have a go at making these ready to add to a book for the festive season.

Hexagonal Twist Top Close Treat Box #3 Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas #3 in series of 12 gift, stocking filler and craft fair ideas. Hexagonal Twist Top Close Treat box.

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This project is so much fun to make and really quite easy to do.

I used the Brightly Gleaming patterned paper for all three of these boxes

Measurements

Patterned Paper cut at 7" x 3 3/4"

Score on the 7" side at every 1" so 1" & 2" & 3" & 4" & 5" & 6"

Score on the 3 3/4" side at 7/8" and 2 1/8"

For the step by step video tutorial click on the video link below and don't forget to subscribe and click the notification bell so that you don't miss any of this series.

Joy of Sets Tic Tac Toe Challenge Blog #JOSTTT011 - Jane Allmark Amethystarcrafting Design Team

Hello and welcome to November Tic Tac Toe Challenge Blog. The line I chose was WINTER, FRIENDS and LAYERS.

This is a fun monthly challenge blog where you chose any line and create a card using those themes.

This card would also work for the line Monochrome, Layers and Punch as the little heart was punched from the dog punch which has a cute little heart too.

I love the font on this stamp set Playful Penguins as it looks hand written which I like very much.

So why don't you join in with the challenge blog. If you are chosen as a winner you get to display a winners badge on your own blog and get to be a Guest Designer for the following month. Just follow the link HERE

Have fun and enjoy.

Gift Ideas #2 Make a pencil box to hold Stampin Up Watercolour Pencils

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Stampin Up Watercolour pencils and Watercolour Assortment 2 make a great gift for someone for Christmas or for any other time of year.  Make this lovely box which will fit both packs of pencils easily and makes a great gift for everyone from children to adults.  Those hard to find presents for especially men folk will be delighted with this box which you can fill with some fancy pens and pencils,if they are not into watercolouring.

Choose whatever patterned paper or cardstock you like and add embellishments to suit.

Measurements 

Cardstock cut at 11 1/4" x 8"

Score on long side at 1/2" and 2" on both ends

Score on short side at 1/2" and 3" and 4 1/2" and 6" and 7 1/4"

Matts of patterned paper

5 at 1 1/4" x 7"

2 at 1/4" x 7"

2 at 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Magnetic tape or magnetics or Velcro dots for closure.

Buy a great selection of patterned paper HERE

Watch this step by step video tutorial to see how easy it is to make this box.  Thank you to everyone who is a subscriber to my channel and all your lovely comments.  If you haven't already subscribed then please do so you don't miss any of the up coming tutorials.  There will be a series of #12 video on gift ideas perfect for your Christmas crafting.

Christmas Gift Ideas #1 Mini Smarties treat boxes

Christmas is coming and with lots of gifts and stocking fillers to give this series of 12 tutorials which help you make it easier. #1 is a little gift box made to hold mini smarties. Make 25 of them and make an advent calendar.

My Stampin Up website has my shop and links to all my social media so check it out HERE
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Use whatever patterned you like and embellish to suit the recipient.

Here are the measurements 

Cardstock cut at 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" as there is only 1/4" difference ensure you score on the correct length.

On the 4 1/4" side score at 1/2" and 1 1/4" and 3 1/2"

On the 4 1/2" side score at 1/2" and 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" and 3 3/4"

If you want to matt the box then cut your matts 1/8" smaller or 1/4" smaller depending on how wide a matt you choose.

2 for front and back 2 1/8" x 1 1/8

2 for sides 2 1/8" x 3/4"

2 for ends 1 1/8" x 3/4"

For a great selection of patterned paper and cardstock visit my shop HERE

Here is a step by step video tutorial to make these boxes

10 Crafty Questions Challenge tagged by AntonioMakes

Ever wanted to know a little bit more about me and my crafty passion? Well I was invited by fellow Youtuber AntonioMakes to take part in the 10 Crafty Questions Challenge, which has been doing the rounds so here are the 10 questions asked and my answers : -

1. Your name
2. How did your channel name come about
3. Favourite craft
4. Favourite shopping place for craft material
5. 5 top crafters you enjoy the most
6. favourite colours
7. Where does love of craft come from
8. When did first start crafting
9. Favourite craft so far
10. Favourite Craft tool.

To continue this on we were asked to invite some other crafters to take part.

Mine are Fiona from the facebook group The Joy of Sets and Andrea from Craft Little Things

There links are below so you can visit and see their wonderful work

Crafty Little Things

AntonioMakes

The Joy of Sets facebook group

If anyone else has a YouTube channel or Facebook group and would like to have a bit of fun with this challenge, then please feel free to use me as your tag.

Hope you enjoyed finding out a little bit more about me in this bit of fun and will be back to my crafting passion with videos and blogs now.

Make a simple Christmas Card with hidden money wallet/gift card inside

For those that don't give presents for Christmas, birthdays or anniversaries, Money Wallets or Gift Cards are a great alternative.  This simple Christmas card had a hidden money wallet/gift card holder inside.

This card uses the following products. Click on them to buy now - 

Tartan Paper - Wrapped in Plaid

Perfectly Plaid stamp set & punch with 10% discount

Inside the card is a holder for money or a gift card 

The holder for the money or gift card is an integral part of the card and is done with some simple scoring and folding.

To find out how easy this is to make watch my step by step video tutorial.

How to make a Santa Dog using Happy Tails & Playful Penguins from Stampin Up

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Turn the cute dog from Happy Tails stamp set into a Christmas dog with scarf and Santa hat from Playful Penguins stamp set.

The sentiment Always By Your Side is perfect for our faithful hounds as they are always by our side and I used some of the gorgeous Christmas ribbon. I thought that the little piece of the ribbon sticking out at the side looked like the label tags on a mans check shirt.  The paper is the Wrapped in Plaid which is tartan gold striped on one side and silver and white patterns on the other. Love our papers are all double sided, so you can choose to mix and match as you so wish.

If you don't want to fussy cut the dog then the Dog Builder Punch is something you will want to add to your shopping list.

Here is a step by step video tutorial showing how to make this project.  Enjoy and have a go and send some Santa dog cards to all your dog loving friends this year.

Don't Miss Out On This 24 Hour Stamp Sale from Stampin Up

Wednesday 23rd October 2019 get 15% off a large selection of stamps in this 24 hour flash sale. Don't miss out. Get these stamps through my shop HERE

Go across to my Stampin Up Website to see more details and shop
https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ Click HERE to go straight there.

I have done a 15 minute video going through all of the stamp sets which are included in this 15% off 24 hour sale so you can see exactly which one's are on offer.

Partial Die Cutting without a die cutting machine #11 Christmas Crafting on a budget.

#11 Christmas crafting on a budget and it is a technique. Partial Die cutting without a die cutting machine or trimmer or craft knife.  All you need is a pencil, scissors and a ruler and the stamp set of your choice.

I have used Playful Penguins as the images are simple to stamp in black with no need for colouring and they are a simple shape to cut out.

Grid paper is very useful for this technique as it allow you to line up easily and your ruler will be guided for straight lines.

We have 4 different styles of grid paper including some fun Christmas so take a look HERE

It is easier to explain this technique visually, so here is a step by step video

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Christmas Crafting on a budget - #10 Simple peek a boo card using Nature's Beauty

#10 of my series Christmas Crafting on a budget is a simple peek a boo card using Nature's Beauty stamp set 9 images for £20.

Nature's Beauty is a set for all wildlife lovers with a deer, fox and rabbit, which can be used all year round for any occasion.  As this is Christmas we are going to make an easy peek a boo card.

The whole card uses just the stamps from Nature's Beauty apart from the sentiment which is taken from Beauty & Joy which we used for #1 - 5# in this series.

Watch the video tutorial for a step by step instructions to make this card.

Christmas Crafting on a budget #9 Nature's Beauty Arctic Foxes

Nature's Beauty is the stamp set we are using this week for 5 different projects with this one stamp set for our Christmas Crafting on a budget.

This card is made using Smoky Slate ink which is a lovely soft grey.

Watch the video for a step by step tutorial to show you how to make this card.  Thank you for subscribing to my channel and clicking the notification bell so you don't miss any of this series.

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Christmas Crafting on a budget #8 Nature's Beauty Winter Trees

Nature's Beauty is a 9 piece stamp set for £20 and £2.50 from each set will be donated to a mental health charity, making a difference and giving something back.

This is number 8 in my series of Christmas Crafting on a budget, where we take one stamp set and make 5 different projects making the most of the stamp set and making it budget friendly and great value for money.

This card is made easily using just 2 ink pad colours Pacific Point and Pool Party with a basic black for stamping the trees with.

#simplestamping is all about taking a few supplies and creating a beautiful card, quickly and simply and this really fits the bill.

Take two pieces of torn copy paper to mask your area and work with the two blues to create a background. Stamp the trees in the black ink and your card is done.

Watch my step by step video tutorial to see how and thanks so much for subscribing and clicking the notification bell so you haven't missed any of the videos.

Visit my Stampin Up website for current deals, special offers and to shop https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/. Click the link HERE

Christmas Crafting on a budget #7 Nature's Beauty cards & box gift set

Christmas Crafting on a budget #7 is a beautiful set of cards and box ideal for a gift set for Christmas or any occasion.

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This beautiful elegant set uses the Brightly Gleaming Speciality Designer Series Paper 12 sheets of double sides 12" x 12" papers with copper foiled elements on one side. Buy the Nature's Beauty stamp set HERE

Here is the video tutorial to show you how to make this lovely project. Click on the drop down description box for the link through to the video for making the box, which we did a few weeks ago.

Christmas Crafting on a budget #6 Nature's Beauty Deer in the Frost card

Welcome to my Christmas Crafting on a budget series showing you how to make the most of a single stamp set and make 5 totally different projects and gift ideas for the festive season.

Today is project #6 and we are using Nature's Beauty a very special 9 piece stamp set for £20.  Every stamp set that is sold Stampin Up are donating £2.50 to mental health charities so it is a way of giving back.

Buy this stamp set HERE and have fun with my series and help give a little back to help others.

This beautiful deer image has just been simply washed with colour and the background stamped using the foliage stamp in pool party to look like frost creeping across the card.

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Here is the step by step video tutorial and thank you all for subscribing to my channel and clicking the notification bell so you don't miss any of this series.

Review & Comparison New Stampin Up Paper Trimmer available soon.

The New Stampin Up Paper Trimmer, available soon for customers, as a demonstrator I have been able to order and I will give you my honest opinion, review and comparison to the recently retired trimmer.

Well first thoughts and I am quite impressed. What I like -

• Arm which measures up to 17"
• Centrally located blade with centre hold for easier cutting
• Lighter
• Hanging hole so can be stored on the wall in the craft room
• little wheel in scoring blade which scores deeper and better
• Replacement blades come in pack of 4
• Easy to see measurements for accurate cutting

These are a few first impressions and I will let you know how it fairs up to daily use over the coming weeks.

First impressions I like it.  I loved the recently retired trimmer but for £23 it is not a high budget item so am happy to move on a use this new trimmer.  Having the Stampin Up name behind it I know that it will be of high quality and if I have any problems they will be rectified with just a phone call.

I have made a video so you can see for yourself.  Demonstrators are able to buy the new trimmer now, so if you can't wait and have thought about becoming a demonstrator, then now is the time.

We havn't got a launch date for customers yet, but as soon as we do I will let you know.

Joy of Sets Tic Tac Toe Challenge Blog #JOSTTT010 - Jane Allmark Amethystarcrafting Design Team

Welcome to the October Tic Tac Toe Challenge Blog entry for the design team.

The line of chose for this month was LEAVES - SILVER - GLIMMER

One of my favourite stamp sets and dies is the Seasonal Layers Diesand the coordinating Colourful Seasons stamp set.  These lovely leaves were die cut with silver and glimmer card and the Happy Birthday was embossed in silver.

Here is the grid for this month so you can join in. Just click the link HERE. If you entry is chosen as the winner you get a winners badge and get to be Guest Designer for the following month. Join in the fun and have a go.

Christmas Crafting on a budget #5 Beauty & Joy Full Topiary Holly Tree

Welcome to number 5in my series of Christmas Crafting on a budget. Todays card uses the Beauty & Joy stamp set.

This is a gorgeous full topiary holly tree decorated with stars, rhinestones and red pearls.  Topiary is the art of trimming a hedge or tree into a pretty pattern and this stamp has been used four times to create a larger tree two different coloured tones.

Watch my video tutorial to see how to make this and please click the notification bell and subscribe so you don't miss any of this series.

Next week a different stamp set used in several different ways to get the most out of each stamp and make it another budget friendly choice.

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Christmas Crafting on a budget #4 Classic Silver Tree Christmas Card

Welcome to day 4 of my Christmas Crafting on a budget. Todays card is a classic silver tree Christmas card.

We are still using the one stamp set Beauty & Joy a 13 piece set for just £15 so very budget friendly.  Today we have used heat embossing and some silver embossing powder and then added some pearls which I have coloured using a red alcohol marker.  This is a very budget friendly way to make any coloured pearl embellishment without the expense of buying separate colours. Just use an alcohol marker to colour. I used the dark cherry cobbler blends.

Follow the step by step video tutorial and don't forget to hit the notification bell and subscribe so you don't miss any of this series.

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Christmas Crafting on a budget - #3 Pretty tags using Beauty & Joy stamp set.

Welcome to number 3 of my series on Christmas Crafting on a budget.  Beauty & Joy is the stamp set we are using. 13 stamps for just £15 and this is the third of five projects using this one stamp set.  When you purchase a stamp set you want it to be used for multiple projects and card ideas to get your money's worth.  This is where I come in with some ideas and inspiration to make the most out of the products you buy.

I have a very large list of family and friends to make for at Christmas, from stocking filler ideas to bits that I can add to hampers and Christmas boxes and then of course there are the cards to make.  So being frugal and budget conscious is very important to me.  This is where the idea of this series came from as I know I am not the only one.

So todays project is tags.  Now this year with everyone becoming more planet friendly and trying not to use s much glittered fancy wrapping paper, brown paper is becoming very popular. Like the song brown paper packages tied up in string.

So these tags are made using Crumb Cake and Soft Suede cardstock oh and some Very Vanilla with a fun way to give added texture to the main image using the Beauty &Joy stamp set.

There is quite a list of punches that I used.  Punches are easy to use and last forever,so fall into my budget friendly.

Here are the punches used and links to buy - 

Circle punches - HERE

Leaf Punch - HERE

Sprig Punch - HERE

Perennial Flower Punch - HERE

Watch my step by step video tutorial to see how to make these pretty tags.

Christmas Crafting on a budget #2 Beauty & Joy tea light boxes

Welcome to day 2 of my Christmas Crafting on a budget series making Christmas easy and affordable. The stamp set we are using this week is Beauty & Joy a 13 piece set for just £15

These cute little tea light boxes hold a variety of sized single tealights.  The box measures 1 1/2" cubed so will fit two small tealights or one taller decorated tea light.

Measurements

Cardstock 6 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Score on 6 1/2" side at 1 1/2" and 3" and 4 1/2" and 6"
Score on 4 1/2" side at 1/2" and 2" and 3 1/2"

Watch my step by step video tutorial and make it along with me.  Please click the notification bell and subscribe so you don't miss any of this series. x

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Christmas Crafting on a budget - #1 Beauty & Joy 4 x 2 Boxes

Welcome to the first of my series of Christmas crafting on a budget. With so many people to send cards and make gifts for at Christmas it can be a very expensive time of year.  In this series we are going to take one stamp set and use it for 5 different projects, all of which are simple, easy and achievable to make. Each week I will focus on just one stamp set or punch or patterned paper and show you how to get the most out of each one with 5 projects to make.

The first stamp set we are using is Beauty & Joy a 13 piece stamp set for just £15.

You can make 2 boxes from just one sheet of cardstock (A4 in the UK) and a standard sheet internationally.

These boxes are quick and easy to make.  Here are the measurements

Cut cardstock at 11" x 4" 

Score on the 11" side at 1" and 5" and 6" and 10"

Score on the 4" side at 1" and 3"

Here is my step by step video tutorial to show you exactly how to make these boxes. Subscribe and click the notification bell so you don't miss any of this series. Enjoy x

Don't forget my new Stampin Up website for all the special offers ,product information and of course to shop. https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ or click the link HERE

Use Metallic ink to add shine to your Christmas Tree cards

Delicata Celestial Copper Metallic Ink adds a real shine to stamped images and this fun technique using embossing folders and the Pine Tree Punch make the Christmas Tree really stand out.

Perfectly Plaid Bundle is the stamp set and punch with a 10% discount so well worth considering.

So this card has the tree dangling from a few pine cones to add a different layer to the card.  The copper metallic ink is stamped in the background using the pine cone stamp as well as on the tree which has been embossed first to give extra dimension so the ink really stands out and give a beautiful shine to the tree.

Want to have a go then watch the step by step video tutorial. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell so you won't miss any up and coming Christmas projects.

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Create your own fun backgrounds with Stampin Up Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

I love making backgrounds for my cards and the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks are great fun to use and so versatile. With 4 masks to choose from and at only £5.50 they are to good to miss.

Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

The first card I did in a rainbow and then added the fantastic Pine Tree Punchfor the trees punched out of the Brights dsp.

Here is a requested video from one of my lovely subscribers showing you how to create the backgrounds above with the Basic Pattern Decorative masks.

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Let's make a box together to hold up to 12 Christmas cards

With Christmas coming making boxes to hold a set of up to 12 cards makes a great gift project. These boxes can hold lots of things for Christmas not just cards.

We made a set of 6 cards using the Wrapped in Plaid patterned paper  

for the Christmas tree,

Feels Like Frost patterned paper. for the blue boxes.  With photographic winter scenes it makes beautiful centre pieces. Use the Pine Tree Punch to punch out the trees quickly.

Measurements - 

Cardstock cut at 11" x 7 1/2" 

scored on long side at 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" and 8 3/4" and 10 1/2"

scored on short side at 1 3/4" and 5 1/4" and 7"

matts are 2 pieces for the front and back at 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 and 4 pieces for the top and sides at 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Further matts cut 1/4" smaller for each matt you wish to add.

Follow the step by step video tutorial to see how to make this box and give it a try.

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Make these 6 Christmas cards quickly and simlply - Ho Ho Ho It's Christmas

Christmas is coming and as crafters we try and get ahead of the game by making quick and simple cards which can be made in bulk and packaged ready for giving and sending.  These 6 cards are great to get you started.

Pine Tree Punch makes the trees super easy, one quick punch and you have your trees done. Gold Foil Sheets, Silver foil sheets, Sparkle glimmer paper adds that bit of bling element to the matt of the cards.

Use the Stitched shapes dies circles, ovals and squares ( I used the squares for this projects)

Measurements

Card base 6" x 3" scored at 3" to make notecards
Matt - 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" in gold silver and sparkle papers
Red matt using the square dies
DSP patterned paper layer 2" x 2"  (If you don't have the die just cut each layer at a 1/4" smaller each time)

Wrapped in Plaid dsp, patterned paper has 4 sheets of tree images which fit the punch and the navy snowflake pattern is also in this pack.

I use 12" x 12" cardstock to cut the card bases as you can get 8 out of one sheet.  Use whatever colour you like.  I chose Whisper White for these cards.

Follow my step by step video tutorial to see how to make these cards.  Subscribe to my channel as I will show you how to make a box for the cards to go into in my next video, so hit the notification bell so you don't miss it.

Stampin Up Wrapped in Plaid makes multiple card making so easy.

Wrapped in Plaid Bundle gives you everything to make multiple cards to get ahead of the Christmas rush quickly and simply.

Take some of the lovely Wrapped in Plaid dspgold striped tartan prints on one side and lovely Christmas patterns on the other. Add a sentiment from the stamp set and use the Stamparatus to stamp multiple cards in various colours so then all you need to do is assemble and you have a set of beautiful coordinated cards in minutes.

Watch my step by step video tutorial to see just how simple it is and get a head start in your Christmas card making.