Lady Stamp-A-Lot: October 2021

Christmas will be here in 8 short weeks! This is a great project that you can make for just about anyone on your list! The idea for this calendar has been on my mind since I first saw the Days to Remember stamp set in the 2021-22 Annual Catalog from Stampin' Up! This cute desktop calendar begins with a 99 cent frame from IKEA. I cut 6 pieces of black card stock as the base for this calendar, then decorated both sides with Designer Series Paper, stamped calendar pieces, and various punched or die cut shapes. Below are two other pages from the calendar.

Watch this short video to see the other pages.

Next week I will post a video showing you how to stamp the calendar pieces, as well as the basic measurements for making this project.

Below are some of the products I used to make this project. Click on any image to purchase them from my online store.

Days To Remember Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155026]

$17.00

Clear Block I

[118488]

$12.00

Clear Block D

[118485]

$8.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$7.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Peaceful Place 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[156394]

$15.00

Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155499]

$11.50

Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155807]

$11.50

Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156292]

$11.50

You're A Peach 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155686]

$11.50

Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155841]

$11.50

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155710]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$8.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155668]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.75

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146979]

$8.75

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Smooth Sailing Dies

[149576]

$32.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Frightful Tags Dies

[156492]

$27.00

Giving Gifts Dies

[156563]

$31.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$8.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

I also used several punches and dies that are now retired. You could substitute something similar - or next week I will also share the details of a special "Class to Go." That way you can complete this project, without buying all of the products listed above!

If you have any questions please CONTACT ME.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Quick and Easy card using Designer Paper - video tutorial

This is a quick and easy card that you can make using card stock, and almost any Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

Below is a video tutorial for making this card. (If you are viewing this in your email or on a mobile device - you may need to click on the title to load the video.)

The cards below are very similar to the one I made in the video. We made these cards at our online Bingo event earlier this fall. I used retired oval and word dies to make these cards.

Basic directions:

Basic White Thick card stock base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2

Basic Black layer: 4 x 5-1/4

Designer Series Paper: 3-1/2 x 4-3/4

Put the designer series paper in the paper trimmer, holding it "portrait" style.

Cut off 2"

Turn the 2" piece you just cut and cut again at 3-1/2; set both pieces aside

Turn the remaining strip of paper lengthwise and cut at 1-1/2

You should end up with 4 small pieces of DSP the following sizes:

1-1/2 x 1-1/2

1-1/2 x 3-1/4

2 x 3-1/2

2 x 1-1/4

Glue the pieces of Designer Paper to the black layer - leaving an even border. Use the photo above as a guide.

Add a stamped greeting or image to the card front, as desired.

Add a small bow or other embellishments.

Below are the products I used to make the card shown in the video. Click on any image for more details about the product or to add it to you shopping bag.