September 2019 / Stamping With Melva

Come Sail Away!

Sunday, 29 September 2019

September and October are busy birthday month in my family. My husband's birthday was this past Friday so I can now share the card I made for him. You may know that we have a sailboat and we love spending time sailing around the Gulf Islands near our home on Vancouver Island. Another interesting fact about my husband is that each year I give him a fancy fold card and each year he expects something different! I think I've created a monster!

I have seen these fancy fold cards on Pinterest so I decided I have to make one of my one. Check it out.

Click here to order all of the products used to create this card

It was actually easier than it looks.

Instructions

Cut Night of Navy cardstock 8" x 8"
Score at 4" from top to bottom
Turn 90 degrees and score at 4" from top to bottom
Cut from the bottom to the middle along the score line.
Score from 4" on the top diagonally to the 4" score along the side. Repeat on the other side.
Cut 3 pieces of Balmy Blue cardstock 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" square.
Cut 2 pieces of Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper in 1 pattern and 1 piece in a different pattern 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" square.
Cut 1 piece of each pattern in half along diagonal.
Adhere Balmy Blue cardstock to bottom squire and each of the 4 triangles created by the scoring.
Adhere the 3 3/4" square piece of Designer Series Paper to the bottom and the other triangle pieces to the Balmy Blue triangles.
Cut out a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the largest Stitched Shapes Circle
Stamp the lighthouse in Crumb Cake ink and the sail boat in Night of Navy ink.
Cut out using dies.
Stamp birds in Night of Navy on stitched circle
Adhere light house and boat to circle using dimensionals.
Tie a piece of Night of Navy/Sahara Sand twine and adhere to circle using a Glue Dot. (Do you think my husband noticed that I actually tied a Bowline knot?)
Adhere a trinket to the bottom using a Glue dot.
Fold on each of the score lines. Fold the top of the triangle pieces towards the back.
Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy and punch out using Classic Label Punch.
Adhere to card front using Dimensionals.

You can check out all of the products I used to create this card here.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator! You can click on the supply list below to order any of these items through my online shop. If you would like to receive a copy of the new Annual Catalogue and you don't have a demonstrator, please email me to request a copy.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code XET262HE to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!

Happy Stamping!
Melva

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Free set of 4 cards and instructions with every $50 order

Friday, 27 September 2019

Today I'm sharing a card I made using the Still Scenes Bundle. Instead of a shaker card that I first made, I decided to keep it simple and make a card without the dome.

A little bit of stamping, a little bit of Snowfall Puff Paint makes for a pretty card!

Instructions

Cut Shaded Spruce cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
Cut Smoky Slate cardstock 5 1/4" x 4" and adhere to card base using Snail
Cut Whisper White cardstock 5" x 3 3/4".
Stamp globe in Tuxedo Black Memento ink about 1/2" from top of cardstock
Stamp ornate bottom in Smoky Slate ink
Cut out trees from Shaded Spruce cardstock using tree die and die cutting machine
Shake Snowfall Accent Puff Paint and add around trees and on bottom. Heat with Heat Tool until paint puffs up.
Adhere to Whisper White cardstock in globe using Dimensionals.
Adhere to card base.
Cut Whisper White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4".
Stamp sentiment in Smoky Slate ink
Adhere to the inside of the card.

Happy Stamping!
Melva

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Free set of 4 cards and instructions with every $50 order

Product List

Still Scenes Bundle

[153023]

$64.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$13.25

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$12.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$10.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.25

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint

[150691]

$6.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$9.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$5.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$41.00

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Need tags for Christmas? This amazing kit makes it easy to make 30 adorable tags - 10 of 3 different designs. You also get a box perfect for storing them in or giving them as a gift.

I'm holding a class on November 24th from 1-4pm where you'll make this kit and go home with already to fill up! What could be easier! The cost is $45 - you supply your adhesive and I supply everything else.

If you're interested in signing up for this class, please email me or RSVP here no later than November 5th so that I can order your kit.

You can also purchase the kit in my Online Store

Please be sure to use the current Host Code C3YURZTK to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!

Happy Stamping!
Melva

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Sunday, 22 September 2019

Today's card features the Snowman Season stampset. This stampset makes me smile - the snowmen are so whimsical!

For this card I used the coordinating Designer Series Paper and the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint to add snow and snowballs.

Instructions

Cut Pool Party cardstock 5 1/2" x 8". Score at 3" and fold to form card base.
Stamp snowman on a piece of Whisper White cardstock and cut out using Stitched Shapes Circle Die
Cut out a circle from Real Red Cardstock using the same size circle die.
Colour the edge of the snowman using Light Pool Party Stampin' Blend
Colour nose using Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend
Add 2 "coal" embellishments from Let It Snow Embellishment kit to the snowman for buttons
Shake Snowfall Puff Paint and spread along bottom underneath snowman and add some dots above snowman (for snowballs). Heat with Heat Tool until they puff up.
Cut a piece of Let It Snow Designer Series Paper 5 1/4" x 2 3/4" and adhere to top of card base using Snail.
Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" and adhere to bottom of card base on inside of card using Snail.
Adhere the Real Red circle to card front using Snail.
Adhere Snowman circle to card front using Snail.
Adhere 2-3 sequins to top of snowman
Cut a 1" by 3 1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock. Stamp sentiment using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
Cut tag ends and adhere to bottom of card using Snail.

Isn't he adorable!

Please be sure to use the current Host Code C3YURZTK to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Visit my Online Store here
Shop the Clearance Rack here
Earn FREE Stampin' Up! Products - Join my Rewards Program
Join my Team here
Free set of 4 cards and instructions with every $50 order

Product List

Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)

[150458]

$23.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$13.25

Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper

[150393]

$20.00

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

[102482]

$12.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.25

Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144595]

$6.00

Pumpkin Pie Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144577]

$6.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

$41.00

Let It Snow Embellishment Kit

[150425]

$15.00

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint

[150691]

$6.00

Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[146933]

$9.50

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$9.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$5.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$41.00

Friday, 20 September 2019

I've become a fan of the kits that Stampin' Up! has in each of their catalogues. My customers love how quick and easy the kits are to put together. The Holiday Catalogue is no exception! I love the Countdown Christmas Project Kit. It's perfect for your Advent Calendar with lots of room for treats in each drawer and it's a beautiful touch for your home decor for the holiday season!

I'm holding a class on November 3rd from 1-4pm where you'll make this kit and go home with already to fill up! What could be easier! The cost is $45 - you supply your adhesive and I supply everything else.

If you're interested in signing up for this class, please email me or RSVP here no later than October 15th so that I can order your kit.

You can also purchase the kit in my Online Store

Happy Stamping!
Melva

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Tuesday, 17 September 2019

On Sunday I shared a card I made using the Beauty and Joy stampset for the fall season. Today's card is for the holiday season. This card makes me happy - I think it is the Shade Spruce and Gold combination.

Instructions

Cut Thick Whisper White cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and fold in half to make card base.
Cut Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to card base.
Cut Gold Foil Sheet 3/4" x 4".
Cut piece of ribbon 5 1/2" long and wrap around Gold Foil piece. Adhere to back with Snail.
Adhere to card base using Snail.
Stamp vase on 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock in Soft Suede ink.
Stamp stalk in Soft Suede ink
Stamp holly leaves in Shaded Spruce ink.
Stamp star in Crushed Curry ink.
Adhere rhinestones
Adhere to a 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" piece of Gold Foil Sheet.
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment on a 1 1/8" x 1 3/4" piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink.
Adhere to a 1 1/4" x 1 7/8" piece of Gold Foil Sheet
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
Stamp stars on bottom right corner of 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock.
Adhere to the inside of the card.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator! You can click on the supply list below to order any of these items through my online shop. If you would like to receive a copy of the new Annual Catalogue or the Holiday Catalogue and you don't have a demonstrator, please email me to request a copy.