The serenity of a winter landscape just draws me in. The banks of snow, the evergreen trees, and wildlife stirring seems so peaceful. For my card today, I used a few die sets by Stampin' Up!® to create a winter scene. I had planned to make a holiday card. However, when I finished it just seemed like a birthday card. It's funny how our cards evolve and come together in the end.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Winter Scene Birthday Card with Layered Die Cuts
Monday, October 13, 2025
Week 2 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Inspiration
For this card, I used a retired set (coming home) for my houses and trees. The stamped images are colored in with Stampin' Blends makers. I used Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Secret Sea and Old Olive.
I created my layer with the Perennial Postage dies by Stampin' Up!®. I modified it with some lines drawn in with a Stampin' write marker to create a border.
My greeting is stamped in Cherry Cobbler classic ink.
I'd love to know what colors you like with Cherry Cobbler or Real Red. Please comment below.
Here are more cards for inspiration. Some stamp sets are retired.
My snowman card was made with some retired products as well as a greeting from Traditional Labels stamp set. I used Spirited Snowmen and trees from Coming Home stamp set. I colored my images in with Stampin' Blends markers. I used Cherry Cobbler with Secret Sea, Old Olive and Smoky Slate.
This card is one of my favorites. I loved the Peaceful Cabin stamp set (it's long retired). I used it with Peaceful Evergreens (retired) and an older Paper Pumpkin greeting. This card features Cherry Cobbler with Cloud Cover and Pecan Pie. I used two tone cardstock and sanded it after I embossed it. I love the rustic texture it gives. I used a little bit of Gray Granite for my snow and shadows. I love creating a postage stamp look with the Perennial Postage dies.
I hope you've enjoyed these color combos and give them a try. You can find the ink pads and new stamp sets in my online store.
Thank you for stopping by!
Happy creating!
~ Beth
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Fall card with Peaceful View stamp set by Stampin' Up!®
I love fall (or autumn as some call it) and all the colors that come alive on the trees. The colors seem to melt together and create a sea of oranges, yellows, and reds. I like to make fall themed cards for most occasions. The Peaceful View stamp set by Stampin' Up!® is a beautiful scene. I couldn't wait to add some fall colors to it.
To give Peaceful View a fall twist I used Stampin' write markers to ink up my red rubber stamps. Then I spritzed the stamp with water before stamping it onto my blended Pool Party background. This scene stamp is perfect for this technique and allows you to add whatever colors you want to your tree, fence, leaves, flowers and bird. Stampin' write markers are in the Last Chance section though and are only available while supplies last as they are retiring. Stampin' write markers come in color families. Click here to see what's available.
Since this type of marker is retiring, I used another technique that allows you to ink up the images with a water painter and ink pads. Squeeze a bit of ink from the foam pad into the lid (or press a clear block onto the foam to pick up some ink). Use a small water painter brush to pick up the ink and apply it to the areas of the red rubber stamp.
I apply all the ink colors I want to the stamp. The ink will dry a bit depending on the size of stamp. To re-wet the ink, I use a spritzer bottle with water to mist the inked areas. Then I stamp onto my cardstock. I prefer to use a stamp positioner for stamping so I can reply any ink I need to.
- Cut card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". I used Cajun Craze and Pecan Pie cardstocks.
- Cut a layer to stamp: 5 1/4" x 4". I used regular Basic White cardstock. You could also use watercolor paper and thick Basic White.
- Cut a layer for the inside of your card: 5" x 3 3/4". I used regular Basic White cardstock.
- For inking technique 1 with Stampin' Write markers, gather your colors you want to use. I used Darling Duckling, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso and Mossy Meadow.
- For inking technique 2 with ink pads and water painter brush, gather your ink pad colors you want to use. I used the same colors as I did with the markers.
- Create a blended background with sky color of your choice and a blending brush. I used Pool Party and a small blending brush. Apply the ink from the top down and make it as dark as you like. I like to blend lighter toward the bottom of the layer.
- Place your stamp on your stamp positioner. Ink up the scene with the technique you choose. I apply all the colors. It's ok if areas dry before you're done.
- Spritz the inked stamp with water only.
- Put a piece of removable tape on the back of your layer with blended background. Place it in the stamp positioner where you want to stamp it.
- Close plate and apply pressure all over the stamp. Take some time of this part. You want all the ink to soak in and transfer to your cardstock. You can re-ink and stamp again. Just be careful with the water because it can smear or oversaturate your stamped layer.
- Allow your layer to dry for a few minutes.
- Stamp a greeting on a scrap strip of Basic White cardstock. To tone down the brightness, I used my blending brush with Pool Party on it to add some color to my greeting strip.
- Adhere dried layer to card base. Use strong adhesive. The layer may be warped a little from the water. I used liquid glue. You could also use tear and tape or Seal +. Note: I like to put a clean block on top to help it adhere flat. You can leave it like this for a few minutes.
- Adhere inside layer. I like to leave mine blank. You can stamp additional phrases, add a stamped image or a strip of patterned paper to dress it up.
- Adhere greeting strip to front with dimensionals.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Quick Card with Woodland Scenery stamp set by Stampin' Up!®
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"
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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