Stamp of the Month Club: First Frost Congratulations Card

You would not believe me if I told you how long I spend designing card kits. It takes me HOURS -- sometimes over several days! I am meticulous about using a small set of ink colors to minimize the products that you'll need to do the projects at home. Then I keep coming back and tweak the design until it's just right. 

That is one of the perks of being part of my Stamp of the Month Club -- you don't have to struggle for hours to get the design just right. Everything will come pre-cut and ready for you to sit down and create right away. The printed instruction sheets and photos will guide you and you'll have all the measurements you need to recreate the projects later on. 

I took a few months off from Stamp of the Month Club because it was a busy summer and I just didn't get the extra hours to labor over designing a cohesive collection of cards. I'm back now and ready to jump right into the amazing Holiday Catalog! The stamp set I am featuring in September is First Frost.  This set includes beautiful watercolor florals and sentiments that you'll reach for all year long.

The first card in this month's kit was inspired by a card I saw displayed on Alaska incentive trip in July. It uses two pieces of the Frosted Floral Designer paper. Photos do not do this paper justice. It has a pretty frosted shimmer to the entire sheet. You'll love it!

This card is one of three designs in my September Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.
Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in September will receive the First Frost Mount Rubber stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: First Frost stamp set, Blackberry Bliss ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink, Gray Granite cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Vellum cardstock, Frosted Floral Designer Paper, Frosted Bouquet Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Tailored Tag Punch, Nature's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle [149943]

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420]

Frosted Floral 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper [147800]

Tailored Tag Punch [145667]

Nature's Twine [146342]

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NEW! 2018 Holiday Catalog

• View Online (.pdf)
• Download a Wish List (.pdf)
• Shop Now
• Watch Product Videos

Use Hostess Code B4DZJBTK to get a FREE Make and Take Kit and FREE GIFT when you order $40 or more. Free kits are mailed at the end of the month. Limit one per person. Learn More

12 Falling for Leaves Projects

Happy Fall Y'all! It's the first day of fall, my favorite season! I thought you'd love to see some project ideas using the new Falling for Leaves bundle from the Holiday Catalog. You'll love creating projects with this bundle to celebrate the new season! Here are some projects created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artists:

 

Alicia Graham shared projects that she created with the Falling for Leaves bundle during the Alaska Incentive Trip Share Fair. Take a look at her amazing projects:

Stampin' Up! Shopping List:

Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Bundle [149938]

Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set [147680]

Detailed Leaves Thinlits Dies [147921]

Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712]

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147906]

Click HERE to Order Stampin' Up! Products Online, Anytime!

NEW! 2018 Holiday Catalog

• View Online (.pdf)
• Download a Wish List (.pdf)
• Shop Now
• Watch Product Videos

Use Hostess Code B4DZJBTK to get a FREE Make and Take Kit and FREE GIFT when you order $40 or more. Free kits are mailed at the end of the month. Limit one per person. Learn More

Control Freaks Blog Tour: 3 Warm Hearted Cards for All Seasons

Whether you are coming from the creative and talented Melissa Davies's blog or just joining us -- welcome to the September 2018 Control Freaks Blog Tour! I am so excited that we are sharing some projects from the brand new Holiday Catalog.

I am focusing on the Warm Hearted host stamp set. You can choose this one for free with your host rewards when you order $150 or host a qualifying party. I love this one because it includes sentiments and images for four fall and winter holidays.

The layout for the first card was inspired by a swap card I got from Dawn Olchefske last year. It's a great way to show off a strip of busy designer paper.  Here are the measurements I used for the layers:

• 4-1/4" x 11" Smoky Slate cardstock, scored at 5-1/2"
• 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" Basic Black cardstock
• 1-1/2" x 4-1/2" Gorgeous Grape cardstock
• 1" x 4-1/2" Toil & Trouble Designer Paper
• 1/2" x 4-1/2" Gorgeous Grape cardstock
• 1-1/4" x 3-1/4" Whisper White cardstock

  This card started out totally different and morphed as I created it. I like the way it turned out. The 3" x 4-1/4" designer paper is just the perfect amount to show off the gorgeous pattern without overwhelming the card.

  The New Years card is my favorite! The Silver Edge Cards & Envelopes make it so easy to make elegant cards. I dressed this one up with a 3" x 5" piece of designer paper. The Pearlized Doilies are perfect to go with the pearlized Frosted Floral Designer Paper.

I hope you enjoyed my projects! Be sure to visit again for more Holiday Catalog project ideas! For now, it's time to continue on with the blog hop. Next up is the incredible Melissa Stout! You'll love what she has created for you!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Boo Card: Warm Hearted Stamp Set, Toil & Trouble Designer Paper, Gorgeous Grape ink & cardstock, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Smoky Slate cardstock, Basic Black Twine, Spider Trinkets

Thanks Card: Warm Hearted Stamp Set, Cajun Craze ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock,  Country Lane Designer Paper, Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, Galvanized Clips, Braided Linen Trim, Triple Banner Punch

New Year Card: Warm Hearted Stamp Set, Mint Macaron ink pad, Whisper White cardstock, First Frost Designer Paper, Pearlized Doilies, Silver Edged Notecards & Envelopes, Rhinestone Jewel Accents