Monday, November 27, 2023

Crafty Challenge - November 2023 - Sketch

The Crafty Collaborations Team is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. Each month we participate in several collaborative projects, including Blog Hops, like this one to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing. 


Today features the below sketch for the monthly Crafty Challenge


Below is my card with my interpretation of the sketch. I'm still having a lot of fun using the Beary Christmas products, this time letting the DSP do most of the work!! 


Card Details
  • Stamps
    • Beary Cute - sentiment 
  • Paper
    • Night Of Navy Card Base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4 
    • Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4 x 4 layer; 5 1/4 x 1/2" strip; 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 piece with the bear/Christmas tree image 
    • Basic White: 5 1/4 x 4 inside layer; 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 embossed layer, scraps for sentiment 
  • Ink
    • Night of Navy 
  • Other
    • Stampin Cut & Emboss 
    • Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder 
    • Faceted Gems Trio Pack
    • Adhesives: Seal, Multipurpose glue, 
Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun. Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration for your projects


If you like any of the products used to make this card, see below for links to my store of the products used to make this project and place your order today! Orders under $150 use the November Host Code 2TYDX2A4 or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders at $65 or more qualify for the free Loyalty/VIP gift of my choice!


Jill Hamlett
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Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Share It Sunday - November 2023 - Alternative Cards From Best Destination Kit

The Crafty Collaborations Team is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. Each month we participate in several collaborative projects, including Blog Hops, like this one to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing. 


Today I'm sharing an option to turn the 9 cards in the Best Destination kit into 27 or even 36 cards with minimal extra supplies. I am only using one card sample and the envelope for the card to show you 4 card ideas, but the same idea can be applied to the other card designs. 

Below are photos of what the kit contents look like. Check out the link to the unboxing video to see how they are put together. 


The cards are gorgeous as designed to be made! I love the sentiments/images in the stamp set as I anticipate I can use it in my scrapbooking vacation pages! 



The above photo does not show the full spread of the 3 card base designs, but when fully opened, there are 3 decorated panels, which when trimmed make 3 cards per card base. Additionally, if desired, you can fussy cut the images in the decorated envelops to create yet a 4th card as I have done.   


Aren't these beautiful?  Perfect for the wanderer in your life. The Meandering Meadow 6x6 DSP coordinates really well with this kit. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that it makes me happy when I can extend the life of kit supplies. 

Card Details
  • Stamps
    • Best Destination kit stamp - used on all cards
    • Garden Meadow Bundle: I added the boots on one card
  • Paper: 
    • Card base from kit, cut into 3 pieces: 2 full layers trimmed to 5 1/4 x 4; the Arch piece left at 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
    • Basic white sentiment die cuts from kit, + extra for more sentiments 
    • Card Bases 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 score at 4 1/4: 
      • Thick basic white for Arch card; Fresh Freesia for Pine trees card; Pretty Peacock for Valley village card; Balmy Blue for Mountains from envelope card 
    • Meandering Meadow 6x6 DSP: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 piece used on Mountain envelope card; 3 3/4 x 4 piece used to create scene behind arch card. 
      •  Tip: The scenery and colors in this DSP will coordinate well with the other card bases.
  • Ink
    • Gorgeouse Grape ink spot from kit 
    • Option to use coordinating ink colors based on card stock used. I used Balmy blue for the Mountain envelop card. 
    • Pecan Pie - boots on one card + scrap of same cardstock
  • Other
    • Kit string and die cuts
    • Adhesive backed Dragonflies & Birds
    • Mini Stampin Cut & Emboss machine 
    • Stylish Shapes dies- great for sentiment die cuts
    • Adhesives: Dimensionals /adhesive dots from kit; add your own favorite to use. Mine is multipurpose glue

Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun. Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration for your projects

If you like any of the products used to make this card, see below for links to my store of the products used to make this project and place your order today! Orders under $150 use the November Host Code 2TYDX2A4 or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders at $65 or more qualify for the free Loyalty/VIP gift of my choice!   

Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284
Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

#DOswts423 - Holiday Treat Packaging Inspiration

Welcome to the DO Stamper Stars Blog Hop. I am a member of the DO Stamper Stars team which is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are part of Dawn Olchefkse's leader team. Each month we participate in 2 Blog Hops, like this one, to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing. 


This month challenge inspiration is about Holiday Treat Packaging. I struggle with ideas for packaging and tend to avoid making packages all together unless it is from a kit. Stampin’Up! recently shared this idea which is all about altering basic crafting products for any paper crafting occasion. They used the Beary Christmas Memories & More cards which I have in my stash and decided to CASE it for today’s challenge!!



Package Details
Starting off with the Beary Christmas Cards & Envelopes! On the long side, score at 1-1/2" (3.8 cm), 3-1/2" (8.9 cm), 5" (12.7 cm), and 7" (17.8 cm); on the short side, score at 1-1/2" (3.8 cm). Fold along the marks to create an open-ended box. Cut bottom score lines and adhere adhesive to secure them together. Add adhesive to last long section to securely close the box. Decorate and fill a cellophane bag with your favorite holiday treat and deliver to a friend! 

Here is my version. Didn't this turn out cute? It was very simple to put together decorating with the Memories & More card pack. 
  • Stamps
    • Beary Cute 
  • Paper
    • Beary Christmas Memoreis & More Cards & Envelopes 
    • Beary Christmas Memories & More card pack - stickers 
  • Ink- no stamping!
  • Other
    • Trimmer or simply Scoree tool
    • Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" ribbon combo pack 
    • Clear Medium Envelopes -for candy
    • Adhesives: Seal, Multipurpose glue, Tear & Tape Dimensionals
Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun. Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration for your projects.

If you like any of the products used to make this card, see below for links to my store of the products used to make this project and place your order today! Orders under $150 use the November Host Code 2TYDX2A4 or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders at $65 or more qualify for the free Loyalty/VIP gift of my choice!


Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284
Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Scrapbooking Global - November 2023 - Layers Upon Layers

The Scrapbooking Global Team is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. Each month we participate in a scrapbooking Blog Hop Theme, like this one, to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing.


Today's challenge is brought to you by Delys Cram who is inspiring us to use lots of layers when making our layout. 


I can't say I'm one to use lots of layers in my scrapbooking, although I love using up my scraps of paper, which is exactly what I did with today's challenge and the Countryside Inn 12x12 designer series paper. 

I started with the Boho Blue 12 x 12 cardstock as my base. I laid out a bunch of different designs of the designer paper in a variety of ways until I liked the layers. I then put the photos on top to figure out what if any additional layers I needed. I also take photos of my process so that I can adhere the layers in the way I had put them down. I had to trim a few of the scraps as well. 

We recently went on a trip to London and cruised around the British Isles. I had several photos of the London Tower Bridge that we crossed and got a picture of us with it in the background. These papers coordinated perfectly with the photos. I do need to add a title in the upper left corner which I plan to print off the computer. I'm a bit short on time due to my next travel to visit my daughter in Canada! 


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If you like any of the products used to make this layout, see below for links to my store of the products used to make this project and place your order today! Orders under $150 use the November Host Code RPH9ZAR6 or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders at $65 or more qualify for the free Loyalty/VIP gift of my choice!


Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284
Hamlett05@gmail.com

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