October Project Shares*

October 26, 2023

October Project Shares*

October Project Shares

And as any child can tell you, there's a certain magic that comes with the very first snow, especially when it falls on the day before Christmas.

-Narrator, Frosty the Snowman ☃️

Let's create together....

First, let's do a creatively folded card in a slightly larger size. This card is great for display and shows off your favorite stamps, dies, and papers.

October 2023

№ 1. Horse & Sleigh^✧

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Finished card is 6 x 5

Special Note: This card fits a 5 x 7 envelope

What you'll need

Stamp: BUNDLE Horse & Sleigh 162126

Paper: [cardstock] Pecan Pie, Lost Lagoon [design papers] One Horse Open Sleigh 162118; Gold Foil 132622, white specialty paper

Ink: Memento Black; Blends alcohol markers

Et cetera: [punches] Happy Labels 160693 [embellishments] Blooming Pearls 162238

Surplus❀

Color Coordination: Blends alcohol markers

Light: Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Soft Sea Foam

Color Coordination: cardstock and papers

Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam, gold

Measurements and instructions

Basic Concertina Shutter card:

Cut card stock to 10 x 5

10 across the top, score at 5

5 across top, left edge at 1

Using measurements in the blade guide, cut from 1 to 7

Repeat on the opposite side

10 across top

Score in center section only at 1, 2, 6

Score top and bottom margin at 7

With the largest rectangle section in your left hand, the center section folds left to right are as follows:

Mountain : Valley : Mountain : Valley

Use bone folder to crease edges flat

Size of finished card blank is approximately 6 x 5 and fits a 5 x 7 envelope

Cover panel: 4-1/4 square cut of card stock layered with a 4-1/8 piece of design paper

Left rectangle section: 3 x 5

Middle square section: 3 x 3

Right partial section: 1 x 3

Twinkle Tip^✧

Use self-standing cards with creative folds to display favorite stamps, dies, and papers

Create these project shares with your favorite stamps, dies, and papers. I feature Stampin’ Up! products in my crafting and creating. Should you need a specific item, links to my online store and select items are provided below. Products are current at time of posting. For similar or additional supplies please visit https://lisasalkeld.stampinup.net >shop now

Bundle – Horse & Sleigh

https://www.stampinup.com/products/horse-sleigh-bundle-english?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Papers – One Horse Open Sleigh

https://www.stampinup.com/products/one-horse-open-sleigh-6-x-6-15-2-x-15-2-cm-designer-series-paper?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Papers - Gold Foil

https://www.stampinup.com/products/foil-sheets-gold?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Punch – Label

https://www.stampinup.com/products/happy-labels-pick-a-punch?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Embellishments –Pearls

https://www.stampinup.com/products/blooming-pearls?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Next, we'll do a simple layout that is a great stash-buster. Just mix and match the papers that you have on hand....

№ 2. Owls in Winter^✧

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Finished card is 4-1/4 x 5-1/2

What you’ll need

Stamp: Winter Owls 162153

Paper: [cardstock] Starry Sky, white [design papers] Winter Meadow 162133

Ink: Starry Sky

Et cetera: [embossing folder] Snowflake Sky 162026

[punches] 2-3/8 Circle 161354 [embellishments] Blooming Pearls 162238

Surplus❀ 2-1/2 Circle Punch: Circle punch sizes available now include:

1-3/4, 2, and 2-3/8

Measurements and instructions

Card blank finished size: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 & design paper: 4 x 5-1/4

Card stock panel: 3 x 4-1/4 & design paper: 2-3/4 x 4

Circle punches: 2-3/8 & 2-1/2

Create your card blank by scoring an 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 sheet of card stock in half at 4-1/4 and folding on the left side.

Add a 4 x 5-1/4 panel of design paper. To add texture, use design paper with your favorite embossing folder. Here I used the Snowflake Sky embossing folder.

Add an additional layer with a 3 x 4-1/4 cut of card stock layered with a 2-3/4 x 4 piece of design paper.

For a sentiment, punch a 2-1/2 circle from cardstock and layer it with a 2-3/8 circle that includes a stamped sentiment.

Add your favorite embellishments.

Twinkle Tip^✧

This is a stash-busting design, use the papers you find in your craft space!

Need anything? Create these project shares with your favorite stamps, dies, and papers. I feature Stampin’ Up! products in my crafting and creating. Should you need a specific item, links to my online store and select items are provided below. Products are current at time of posting. For similar or additional supplies please visit https://lisasalkeld.stampinup.net >shop now

Stamp – Winter Owls

https://www.stampinup.com/products/winter-owls-cling-stamp-set-english?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Papers – Winter Meadow

https://www.stampinup.com/products/winter-meadow-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Punch – 2-3/8 Circle

https://www.stampinup.com/products/2-3-8-6-cm-circle-punch?dbwsdemoid=2048063

Finally, we'll practice our watercoloring with this sweet, not stinky, cheerful critter card...

№ 3. Feel Better Soon✧

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Finished card is 4-1/4 x 5-1/2