December 2021 Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Welcome to our December 2021 Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle!

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK 

This is a beautiful card done with simple stamping! Nothing but stamps, ink and paper! 

The measurements for this card are 

So Saffron card base - 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" scored and folded at 4-1/4"

Misty Moonlight layer 5-1/4" x 4" - cut 2

Basic white layer 5-1/8" x  3-7/8' - cut 2

I used Misty moonlilght and So Saffron ink colors

I stamped the planet first in So Saffron. Using a blending brush I then added the Misty Moonlight to the rest of the card front. After that I stamped the constellations in Misty Moonlight and the stars in So Saffton! 

This is a card that is great and can easily be stepped up adding layers, dimesion and of course come bling!!! 

Check out our other Stray Ducklings!! 

Kim Baker

Nancy Legate 

Debbie Widener - YOU ARE HERE

Lori Helvick 

Sue Boerner

Here is a list of supplies with links to my online store!!

Amazing Fold Flat Giftbag using Stampin'UP! DSP!!!

 These are the greatest gift bags!!! Made with Stampin'UP! DSP AND fold flat for storage!! I made these for my team members for their Christmas Gifts this year and cannot wait to see them recieve them!!! 

Here are the measurements for this bag -

Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces that are alike measuring 11" x 11-1/2"

For the decorations on the front you need a piece of coordinating card stock measuring 8" x  2-1/2"

Another piece of Designer Series Paper ( I used the back of the bag paper so the front coordinates and matches the inside of the bag) This piece needs to measure 8" x 2-1/4"

Then you will need a greeting and whatever else you want for embellishing the front of your bag. 

You also need 2 pieces of coordinating cardstock measuring 11" x 1/2" for your bag handles. 

Below are pictures of the scoring, however, it is easier to see all the details on this video! 

FOR THE SCORING ON THIS BAG

FOR THE FRONT OF THE BAG:

With long side across the top score down at 3" and  11"

Then turn 1/4 turn and score down at 3" and score at 4-1/2"  BUT ONLY TO THE FIRST SCORELINE!!

Then turn back to original position and score at 1-1/2" but only down to the first scoreline. 

FOR THE BACK OF YOUR BAG: 

With long side across the top score down at 3" and  11"

Turn 1/4 turn and score down at 3" and this time score down at 4-1/2" all the way to the bottom (this is the difference from the scoring on the front) 

Turn back to original direction and score at the 1-1/2" but only down to the first scoremark. 

Now you need to burmish all your lines and cut away the bottom right section. Then angle the remainder of the side flap and on the bottom left square cut up to the score line and the angle this flap. This is done the same on the front and the back.

Before putting the bag together you need to decorate the front of your bag, Then you put glue on the right side flap of the back of your bag and attach the front to the back. Then by flipping it a bit you can do the same with the right side of the front and attach the other sides together too, Before putting handles on take a ruler and mark at the 2" and the 6" of both the front and back pieces to know where to place  your handles. 

For the bottom of the bag start with the back flap down first. The put glue on both end flaps and fold them down. Lastly put glue on the front flap and put it down. Flip your bag over and press from the inside on the bottom to make sure everything is in place. 

The last thing you need to do is glue on the handle. Put glue on the bottom of your strip and attach to the inside of the bag at your marked spot. Now, fold it towards the back and twist it to fasten the other end to the other mark on the same side of the bag. 

Your bag is complete!!!! 

Enjoy!!

Here are a few more of the bags I made! 

 LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS!!! GET THEM BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!

 Wobble Wobble Chirstmas Card!!

So fun to make and loved by all that recieve it!!!!

I made this card using the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite in our July-December 2021 mini catalog! This is such a fun and amazing suite with so many cute pieces included. This is also one of those suites that has a  DSP that you can have do all the work for you!!!!

The masurements for this card are 

Real Red Card Base measuring 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"

The DSP I cut to 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" to cover the entire card base

Old Olive layer is 5-1/2" x 2"

Basic White layer is 5-1/4" x 1-3/4"

Layers for the inside of the card are -

Old Olive 5-1/4" x 4

Basic White 5" x 3-3/4"

For the greeting I cut it from the square die in the stitched layering rectangles dies and I cut the old olive piece to go behind it at 1-7/8" x 1-1/2"

The ornaments were cut from the DSP with the dies that are in the bundle 

The old olive decorative strips were cut using a die in the bundle too.

Here is a step by step video

I attached the middle ornament with a bobble which I purchased at a local craft store. 

WHICH ONE? 1---- 2---- OR 3!!     

DISCLOSURE

Images © Stampin' Up! 2011 & Debra Widener
Debra Widener, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator The content of this blog is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this blog is not endorsed by Stampin' Up!

 Merry Christmas Shaker Card!! 

 

For this card I used the Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set  and paper from the Whimsy & Wonder DSP pack also from the July-Dec mini catalog! 

The paper measurements for this card are 

Blushing Bride card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
DSP piece measures 4-3/4" x 3-1/2"
window sheet cut to 5" x 3-3/4"
The frame for this was cut from the silver foil specialty paper using the stitched rectangle framelets. I used the largest and then skip one and use the 3rd die to create the frame. 

I used tear and tape to attach my window sheet to my frame and then attached the foam adhesive strips to the back of this to create the depth to be able to add the sequins and allow them to move freely. The sequins I used for this card are the subtle shimmer sequins from the mini catalog. 

Here are some additional shaker cards I made!

Here is the shopping list for the items I used!

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November 2021 Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle!!!

 WELCOME TO OUR NOVEMBR 2021 STRAY DUCKLINGS BLOG WADDLE!! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR WHEN WE CAN FOCUS ON WINTER AND CHRISTMAS! I LOVE MAKING A CARD THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN DISPLAY!! 

My card for this month fearures our Whimsical Tree Bundle from our July - December 2021 mini catalog. I have put a different twist on this set by combining it with more traditional colors and a great fancy fun fold!!!! I hope you enjoy it!!!

I started this card with a piece of Cherry Cobbler from our 12 x 12 Regals cardstock pack. I cut it down to 6" x 12". Then line the short end up at the 1" mark and cut from 1" to 5" and again from 7" to 11". Now flip your paper over and do the exact same cuts to the other side. Refer to pictures below.

  

 After cutting now to score. You need to turn your paper with long side at top now and score all the way down at 2", 4". 8" and 10". 

Now we are going to score again but this time ONLY TO THE CUT LINES  AT 1", 5", 7" AND 11" AND TURN THE PAPER OVER AND REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE!!

Now burmish your score marks. First do the long ones then go back and fold and burmish your shorter score marks. 

Now to cut the pieces for decorating your card. You need to cut the following piecees. 
Basic White 2 squares measuring 3-3/4"

Cherry Cobbler - outside panel - 6" x 2"

Evening Evergreen -
10" x 2" - belly band
3-7/8" x 3-7/8" (2) - inside square
5-7/8" x 1-7/8"  (2)- outside panels
3-7/8" x 1-7/8" (2) inside panesl
1-7/8" x 7/8" (6) - top and bottom pieces
7/8" x 7/8" (8) - top and bottom pieces

DSP I used  Tidings of Christmas 6 x 6 pack
5" x 1-3/4"" (2) - belly band (I cut two pieces because I was using 6x6 DSP. If using 12x12 DSP you could cut one piece that measures 10" x 1-3/4"") 
5-3/4"" x 1-3/4"" (2) - outside panels
3-3/4" x 1-3/4" (2) - inside panels
1-3/4" x 3/4" (6) - top and bottom pieces
3/4" x 3/4" (8) - top and bottom pieces

                                                                                                  

I stamped a tree and greeting from the Whimsical Tree bundle in Evening Evergreen and then fussy cut the Christmas presents and Star for the top of the tree out of the Whimsy and Wonder DSP. I also stamped a tree on the back panel and left the rest of it blank to have space to sign and write a message. 

For the belly band I stamped three trees and die cut them out with the dies from the Whimsical Tree bundle, I then cut Merry Christas out of Cherry Cobbler using our Word Wishes Dies.

Once you have all your pieces layered you are ready to assemle your card. The outside panels only attach to the middle section so be sure to put the glue on the card base and not on the back of your panel! (as pictured)Then continure placing your pieced and finishing your embellishing. 

And you know I always have to add that bling so added some Wink of Stella to the belly band!!!

Please follow these links to see what the other Stray Ducklings have done!!!

Kim Baker 
Sheryl Diemer 
Nancy Legate 
                                Debbie Widener - YOU ARE HERE
Lori Helvick 
Sue Boerner

Here is a list of the supplies I used to make this card! 

DISCLOSURE

Images © Stampin' Up! 2011 & Debra Widner
Debra Widener, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator The content of this blog is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this blog is not endorsed by Stampin' Up!

Celebrate Sunflowers Fancy Fold

 Let's Celebrate with this Celebrate Sunflowers card!!

For this beautiful card I used both the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle and the A Grand Kid stamp set. This is a special card for my niece who recently received the Sunflower Award at the Hospital where she works. 

The measurements for this card are:

Early Expresso card base measuring 5 - 1/2" x 8 - 1/2" and score at 2 - 1/8" and 4 - 1/4"

You also need 

2 pieces of Cajun Craze measuring 4 - 1/8" x 5 - 3/8" 

2 pieces of  Very Vanilla measuring 4" x 5 - 1/4". 

You will need additional pieces of daffodil delight and early expresso to cut your sunflower from for the front of your card.

 For the greeting you will need  a piece of  crumb cake measuring 4" x 1-1/2" and a piece of  very vanilla measuring 4" x 1-1/4".

For complete instruction on making this card here is a video:

October 2021 Stampin Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle!!

 

Welcome to our Blog Waddle!!

Our theme this month is Thanks. We have so much to be thankful for. I want to show all my friends and family just how much I love and appreciate all of them. So my project is a gift I plan to share with many. 

These cute little bags can be filled with chocolates or any other item that you would like your friends and family to have. The Blackberry Beauty DSP used to make these is the most beautiful paper with its multicolor leaves and golden accents. The sentiment from Pretty Pumpkins stamp set is perfect to let everyone know how thankful you are for them. 

To make this you start with a half of a sheet of DSP measuring 6" x 12" and score that on the long side at  1 & 1/2", 5 & 1/2", 7" and 11".
You then turn it and score the short side at 1" and 5". 

You then cut using your paper snips on short score marks, removing the right corners and notching out the other score marks on the bottom. 

Next you can fold down and fasten the top pieces showing the other side of your paper! 

Now, turn your paper upside down and fold back the side piece from where you cut out the square and add adhesive to the side piece and fold the box over to attach the sides. Then complete your box by fastening the rest of the bottom together and folding down the rest of the top flap! 

Once you have it put together you are ready to decorate it!! I heat embossed my greeting and added a bow

Hope you enjoy this project. I know my friends and family are going to love it!!

 Check out the other ducklings who are waddling this month!! So many beatiful cards and projects!!

Kim Baker 

Sheryl Diemer 

Nancy Legate 

Debbie Widener--YOU ARE HERE

Lori Helvick 

Sue Boerner 

DISCLOSURE

Images © Stampin' Up! 2011 & Debra Widener

Debra Widener, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator The content of this blog is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this blog is not endorsed by Stampin' Up!