Casually Crafting Blog Hop - August 2023 / Stamping With Melva

Casually Crafting Blog Hop - August 2023

Saturday, 19 August 2023

I'm back with another casual card for the Casually Crafting Blog Hop. We're a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators that love to stamp and love to share. We share card and projects that are simple and easy to create with a few products and are perfect for the beginner and casual stamper. Our blog hop goes live on the third Saturday of each month. I hope you'll join us and "hop" around our group to be inspired!

This month we were challenged with a Tic Tac Toe Challenge. I chose the middle horizontal row - Masking, Red and Layers. I had an idea for masking with the Trucking Along Stamp Set, so this challenge was perfect! What would you choose?

Isn't this a fun card in Pool Party and red. I masked the trees behind the truck and love how it turned out.

Instructions

Cut Pool Party cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base.
Cut Vellum 4" x 5 1/4"
Adhere to card base
Wrap ribbon around card base and tie a bow on the right hand side
Cut Real Red cardstock 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Cut Basic White 3" x 4 1/4"
Stamp sentiment in top right corner using Real Red ink
Stamp truck on Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Stamp truck on Masking Paper using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Cut out the truck on the lines
Remove some of the stickiness from the Masking Paper by rubbing on clothing.
Lightly stick onto stamped truck on Basic White cardstock
Stamp trees behind truck using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Stamp branches using Garden Green ink
Colour trunks using Pebbled Path Stampin' Blends or Marker.
Remove Masking Paper and stamp body of truck using Real Red ink
Stamp tires using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Stamp ground using Tuxedo Black Memento inkk
Adhere to Real Red cardstock
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
Adhere Black Sparkle Gems
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp tree in bottom right corner using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Stamp branches using Garden Green ink
Adhere to the inside of the card

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel!

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

I hope you have been inspired!

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Please be sure to use the current Host Code XZCKNFTD 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 a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email 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 Thank You card and tutorial!

Place a $50 order through the end of August and I'll also send you a Make and Take Kit to make 3 cards featuring the Just My Type Stamp Set. If your order is $75 or more I'll send you a package of embellishments!

You can also purchase this tutorial with 12 "Fun Fold" Themed tutorials for $20! Check them out in my Square Store!

Creativity Abounds - August 2023 - Fun Folds

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Check out the card I shared this month in the tutorial.

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature. You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, package of Embellishments and a roll of ribbon or embossing folder. Cost is $45 In Person (or local pick up) and $50 mailed.

This month the club features the All About Autumn Suite from the new catalogue. Add the bundle to your order for $76.50 plus shipping and taxes.

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 3 people per class and masks will be mandatory (as well as any other requirements announced by the Provincial Health Officer).

Registration is now open for the September Club featuring All about Autumn! Check out these sneak peeks.

Your Creativity Awaits

The September Kit features Merriest Trees Bundle from the Stampin' Up! 2023 September to December Catalogue.

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $56 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.

Featured stamp set - Merriest Trees

6 Cards (all different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

Shipped: $60 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $56 monthly

Add on $58 extra for the dies

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)