Creating stamped scenes is my thing. I love when we get new stamps that include images that can build up a scene. Woodland Scenery stamp set by Stampin' Up!® has some great images in it. I love the cabin, bear and dear. The bare trees are great for winter or end of fall themes.
One of my favorite sets that Stampin' Up! sold years ago was Snow Front. It had a few different sized trees, a cabin and other images. I used this set a ton. I love all the images. Here's a card I made for my 12 weeks of Christmas inspiration using retired sets. I used Peaceful Garden designer series paper and some low profile sparkle dots with the Snow Front set. My color scheme was Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Basic Gray. The new blue-gray colors are great for wintery cards.
I used the same layout and stamped a winter scene with the Woodland Scenery stamp set. This card is great for a holiday card or any occasion with a winter theme (birthday, thank you, etc). I used a greeting from Simply Said stamp set.
Measurements:
card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
peaceful garden dsp 5" x 3"
basic white 3 3/4" x 3"
basic white (inside layer) 5" x 3 3/4"
I used a Cloud Cover plaid patterned paper from Peaceful Garden designer series paper for my layer. This paper has such beautiful patterns and many work well with any occasion. I grounded the images by using the back of a photopolymer stamp set to stamp color along the bottom of the cabin, trees and sled. You can see this tip in the tutorial video below.
I hope you enjoyed the card I shared today and are inspired to create a wintery scene. You can find the current available products in my online store.
The Traditions of Christmas specialty designer series paper by Stampin' Up!® is absolutely gorgeous. One side has images of poinsettias and flowers with gold foiling and the other are simple geometric patterns. The color scheme of this paper is a classic- Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive, Pool Party and Secret Sea. The poinsettias are great for the winter holidays and the geometric patterns mix well with the poinsettias as well as all occasion cards.
For the cards I'm sharing today, I used two sheets of different patterns. I cut four pieces 3 3/4" x 5" and two pieces 3 3/4" x 2". I used one side with the poinsettia pattern and one side with the geometric pattern. I stacked the four 3 3/4" x 5" pieces and cut them all at once at 2" on the 3 3/4" side. Then I took the 2" stack and cut 2" up from the bottom. The 1 3/4" stack I cut at 1 3/4" from the top. (*see video).
This is called the stack, cut and shuffle technique. I keep all the pieces in the same order and stacked as I cut them. Next, I laid them out on four 4" x 5 1/4" layers. You take one stack and lay a piece on each mat. Then the next stack is placed on each mat starting with the second mat. This shuffling technique mixes up the four patterns between the four layers. When they're all shuffled between the four mat layers, each layer will have all four patterns.
Here are my stack, cut and shuffle cards.
The pattern can be used in landscape or portrait depending on your pattern. The poinsettia and floral patterns can go any direction as well as the geometric patterns. I had a few pieces (2" x 3 3/4") left over after cutting my 5 1/4" x 4" pieces. I used them to make two more cards. I made a Christmas card with an older poinsettia set (Poinsettia Petals, retired) and a birthday card with Charming Day stamp set and coordinating dies. I love the Secret Sea patterns on this paper.
I'm doing this video as part of my kick off to 12 weeks of Christmas inspiration. I paired this new designer series paper with some older Christmas sets I own (Poinsettia Petals and Itty Bitty Christmas, both retired). I love using older products I've collected and love. I am planning to get the new bundles that are part of the Traditions of Christmas Suite but haven't bought them yet.
You can find the 12 weeks of Christmas inspiration on my blog each week and additional ideas over on my Facebook page Stamp and Create with Beth. If you're playing along, please share in the comments.
Watch my Facebook live replay and tutorial on the Stack, Cut & Shuffle technique with Traditions of Christmas specialty designer series paper.
Thank you for stopping by! You can grab the paper pack and Charming Day stamp set in my online store or browse around for some other items on your list. Enjoy the stack, cut & shuffle technique!
The fall season is such a beautiful time. Nature shows off some vibrant and wonderful colors, pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider make their debut, the air gets crisp and it's time to hang out around the fire.
Fall also ushers in a time to be thankful and appreciate those around you. We've all seen those lists of things people are thankful for popping up around November. This year, I've decided to use my pocket cards to spread a little love to those who support me or my family in various ways. You can adhere a gift card to the notecard with a short message of thanks. This card is great for all year too- change up the theme to fit what you need.
You can grab the original pdf tutorial here. It has the basic measurements. Then you can customize the pocket any way you like.
The first card I made combined images from More Than Autumn stamp set and Gathering Moments stamp set by Stampin' Up!®. I love coffee (or latte) cup with the fall leaves. The Pretty Peacock two tone cardstock layers are embossed with Forever Plaid embossing folder and then distressed with a sanding block. I love the dark teal tones with the orange tones. For this card, I used Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie.
Details:
The base and pocket are Cajun Craze cardstock
Layers are Pretty Peacock two tone cardstock
Leaves are stamped in Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Lost Lagoon classic inks and die cut with coordinating dies. (Gathering Moments bundle)
Coffee cup and pumpkin are stamped in Basic Gray classic ink and colored with dark Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake and Pool Party Stampin' Blends markers. Then die cut with coordinating dies. (More Than Autumn bundle)
Pretty Peacock two tone cardstock is embossed with Forever Plaid embossing folder. Then use a sanding block to distress.
Basic White notecard. Stamp as desired. Add smallest die cut circle as a pull tab. Fold in half and adhere at the top about the middle of the notecard (Stylish Shapes dies)
Stamp greeting on a scrap Basic White cardstock strip. I used a phrase from Gathering Moments stamp set stamped in Cajun Craze classic ink.
My second card, I changed it up a little and used designer series paper for my layers. I used a pattern from Everyday Happiness designer series paper and Gathering Moments stamp set. The color scheme for this card is Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie.
Details:
The base and pocket are Pretty Peacock cardstock
The layers are Lost Lagoon plaid dsp from Everyday Happiness paper
Leaves are stamped in Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Lost Lagoon classic inks and die cut with coordinating dies. (Gathering Moments bundle)
Basic White notecard. Stamp as desired. Add smallest die cut circle as a pull tab. Fold in half and adhere at the top about the middle of the notecard (Stylish Shapes dies)
Stamp greeting on a scrap Basic White cardstock strip. I used a phrase from Gathering Moments stamp set stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink. Then I fussy cut around the greeting.
My third pocket card uses the large leaf die from Gathering Moments. I did a fun stamping technique to give it some texture. I stamped the phrase "thankful for you" in lines over the entire leaf die cut. On this card, I changed up the base to a bolder color so the patterned paper really pops.
Basic White notecard. Stamp as desired. Add smallest die cut circle as a pull tab. Fold in half and adhere at the top about the middle of the notecard (Stylish Shapes dies)
Large Lost Lagoon two tone cardstock leaf cut with large maple leaf die *light side of Lost Lagoon two tone (Gathering Moments bundle). Stamp repeating phrase in Pretty Peacock classic ink.
Leaves are stamped in Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Pretty Peacock classic inks and die cut with coordinating dies. (Gathering Moments bundle)
Stamp greeting on a scrap Basic White cardstock strip. I used a phrase from Gathering Moments stamp set stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink.
My next pocket card, I made live on my Coffee and a Card saturday morning Facebook video. The participants on the live are given choices to help create the card. We work through the creative process and see different ways to complete the card. I love seeing what my crafty friends will choose and how they want to finish a card. They choose to mix up some elements from my samples and use die cut leaves instead of stamped leaves. I love how this turned out.
Large Lost Lagoon two tone cardstock leaf cut with large maple leaf die *light side of Lost Lagoon two tone (Gathering Moments bundle). Stamp repeating phrase in Pretty Peacock classic ink.
Leaves are die cut from Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze two tone cardstocks with leaf dies from More than Autumn dies and Amber Autumn dies. (More Than Autumn bundle, Amber Autumn bundle) Have fun with the pieces that cut separately like the veins and mix and match the different colors. *see video on this.
Basic White notecard. Stamp as desired. Add smallest die cut circle as a pull tab. Fold in half and adhere at the top about the middle of the notecard (Stylish Shapes dies)
Stamp greeting on a scrap Basic White cardstock strip. I used a phrase from Gathering Moments stamp set stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink.
Watch the replay of this card made on the Facebook live:
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my pocket card ideas. Want to grab all the products I used? Grab the cart here.
I hope you enjoyed these cards and feel inspired to create. Happy creating!
Fall brings change and the trees show it best. The vibrant oranges, yellows, reds and many variations pop for just a little while before the leaves dull and fall to the ground. I love seeing the colors and feeling that crisp chill in the air. I do some fall decorations in my home. The Harvest Home Garland kit drew my eye as soon as it was released. The color scheme is Cajun Craze, copper, gray, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla, white. The soft fall colors are different than I've seen. The Lost Lagoon color almost seems blue and it is lovely. The colors are a bit muted and it gives the leaves a nice feel.
This is Stampin' Up!'s product photo.
Kit components
Kit Details:
Kit makes a garland 5' 5" long
There are 30 sheets of leaf die cuts (that's 200 leaves!)
12 acorn accents
I did a Facebook live video showing the components of the kit and I began my garland. You'll need a hot glue gun or some very strong adhesive to adhere the leaves and acorns to the thick garland base. The garland is bendable covered wire. You can customize it any way you like.
First you need to pop out all the leaves. I was able to stack several together and pop them out faster. Then it's very helpful to sort them by type of leaf. At first I mixed in the metallic with the cardstock leaves. Once I started my garland, I found it easier to keep the metallic leaves separated in their own pile.
Tips from me and participants:
sort all leaves before starting
clear an area to work as this piece is very long
put something down to protect your area from the hot glue
Use a silicone craft sheet to rest your hot glue gun on. The adhesive cools and peels right off.
sponge the edges with ink. I did this after my live and I loved the results! See pic below.
You can adjust the shape or cut and make picks to put in flower arrangements.
Make a wreath. I tried this. I recommend cutting the garland down or doubling it up as mine was too heavy after I glued all the leaves on.
Here's my start that I did live. I went back after and added ink to the leaf edges.
There are a few sheets of textured cardstock (vanilla and gray). They are beautiful. If you have leaf dies, you could emboss them with different textures and recreate this look.
I took several days to complete this project. You could do it in one sitting however, it's ok to take a break. I have a long craft table but I made this where I film which is a much smaller space. If you're going to do this project over several days, I recommend using a larger table so you can keep things sorted and come back to it as you have time. It took me a few hours to complete the entire garland.
The Harvest Home Garland Kit is well worth the money. I was surprised how many leaves I had left over. I'm guessing I didn't make mine as full as the design team did. That's ok! I'll use the leftovers for cards.
silicone craft sheet helps protect your surface from the hot glue gun
leaves inked up and sorted
This garland is over 5 feet tall- that's taller than I am! Check out the finished garland and the close-up photos.
Check out the Facebook live replay to see the kit contents and how I started.
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my project. This kit by Stampin' Up!® is fabulous. Want to get one? Shop here.
What is paper pumpkin anyway? It's a crafty subscription box. Each month Stampin' Up!® has a card or project kit. They're mostly cards but on occasion, it's a project like treat boxes. You get a peek of what is in the kit and the theme. The rest is a surprise. If you don't like surprises- this subscription isn't for you. Paper Pumpkin kits are a great value for any level of cardmaker. It contains all you need to complete the project, has instructions (in color) and you just need a few basic tools like scissors to finish the cards. I love that it includes an exclusive stamp set that can be used over and over and a ink spot. Bonus- you can buy ink refills to reink the spot and use it beyond the kit. It's a great way to get some different inks.
Here's the sneak peek for the October 2025 box:
I love the Christmas kits. October and November will both be a holiday kit. October kit is cards.
Details for this kit:
Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
Pre-cut paper pieces with soft, stitched-look flocking
Shiny red sequin embellishments
Exclusive stamp set
Ink spot
Coordinating colors and ink spot: Basic Beige, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Pecan Pie (classic stampin' spot), Real Red. This is a traditional holiday color combo.
There is a set of dies that you can purchase from my online store. The set coordinates with the kits for the quarter (October, November, December). I like to collect these as it has a variety of dies and can be used on many different cards. The 4th quarter die set is called Abundant Joy. I love the word die!
You have to be a current paper pumpkin subscriber to buy the dies, refills or past kits. Get your dies here.
Is Paper Pumpkin for you? Subscribe by October 10, 2025 to get this box. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions- leave a comment below.
The fault line technique is a great way to show off your patterned paper. Love this simple tearing technique. You can use it with whatever patterned papers you have on hand.
You’ll start by stacking your patterned layers on the front of your card. Tear from one side to the other, creating a flap. Adhere the top piece of torn cardstock behind the front flap. One pattern (5 ½” x 4 ¼”) stays whole—this will be adhered under the torn flap.
Next, take your torn bottom layers and adhere them slightly staggered so each pattern shows through. Add just a thin line of glue along the torn edge, leaving space for the colored cardstock to peek through. Place this layered section toward the bottom so the background pattern still shows.
Trim off any extra paper from the bottom of the card with your trimmer. Then, finish it off by adding a greeting on a scrap strip or die cut.
(*See video tutorial for step-by-step visuals!)
Measurements:
Card base 4 1/4" x 11" scored at 5 1/2"
Striped pattern paper (boho vibes) 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Calypso Coral two tone cardstock (light side) 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Floral pattern paper (beautiful gallery) 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed this card technique. You can make a stack with a variety of themes. Check out a card I made earlier with Sunrise Sailing here.
September 2025 paper pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is going to be a gorgeous kit. It has a toile theme and coordinates with the new Autumn Toile suite. The suite includes two stamp bundles, designer series paper featuring different toiles, a ribbon and embellishment. Check it out here.
This color combo is a classic fall combo. I love when the leaves start turning and there's a vibrant orange through the woods. Do you make fall or autumn themed cards? I've only seen bits of this kit as most of it is a surprise. However, what I have seen is beautiful. I love the different toiles. The best part of the paper pumpkin monthly kits is that everything is included that you need to complete the cards. You'll need a pair of scissors and something to wipe your stamp clean as well (and you probably already have those on hand). So give it a try and sign up today!
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