Angela's PaperArts: Christmas chocolate slider box

Do you need an affordable gift for friends & work colleagues? Then this chocolate slider featuring Stampin' Up!'s retiring Leaves of Holly bundle is the perfect solution.

You simply make an open ended box and slide a chocolate bar into it between some ribbon and tie it into a bow. 

 Pull the ribbon bow and the chocolate slides out of the box.

These slider boxes can be made to fit any size of chocolate bar and decorated to suit any occasion.  I've used the retiring Stampin' Up! Leaves of Holly stamp set & co-ordinating Holly Berry dies to decorate the largest chocolate slider, but you could use any embellishments to suit your purpose. 

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia. 

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Angela's PaperArts: Whimsical Woodland Masked Christmas Card

I wanted to highlight how cute the Stampin' Up! Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder is on these cards.

I used a masking technique to create the coloured centre piece to highlight the embossing on both of these cards.  For the card on the left, I used metallic gilding polish from my stash for a bright finish.  For the card on the right, I used a Stampin' Up! blending brush to blend three inks for a softer look. 

Which do you prefer? 

Here's the brighter version with a metallic gilding polish centre.

Here's the ink blended version with three different Stampin' Up! ink colours.

You can also use paint and other colouring mediums with this masking technique.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia. 

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Angela's PaperArts: Christmas diagonal special fold card & video tutorial

This style of diagonal fold card is perfect for holding a gift card or money and will be given to some family members at Christmas.

These cards feature the retiring Stampin' Up! Twinkling Lights dies and Festive Foils 12x12 specialty paper and are currently discounted too.

Here's the card partially open before lifting the middle mini card which reveals the gift card or money.

Inside the card which holds either money or a gift card.

Here are all the views of this style of card together:

If you'd like to learn how to make this card, I have a video tutorial which may be of interest to you.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia. These cards were inspired by French demonstrator, Ludivine Bertois.

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Angela's PaperArts: Framed Florets Christmas Card

Some of my friends like non-traditional Christmas colour schemes and so I made this Christmas Centre Split Panel special fold card for them.  It features the new Stampin' Up! Framed Florets dies along with the limited edition Framed & Festive stamp set & Fitting Florets designer series paper which is only available while stock lasts or until 4 January. 

I used the largest oval die from the Stampin' Up! Framed Florets dies to join the top and bottom sections of the front of the card together.  

There is a co-ordinating Framed Florets stamp set which co-ordinates with the Framed Florets dies and this Framed Florets bundle is available with a 10% discount on RRP. The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Stampin Up Tech Support birthday card

If you have family & friends who are into technology, then the Stampin' Up! Tech Support stamp set is perfect for them.

I made this card for someone who is brilliant at IT and also builds their own computers. And if you're wondering what all the 0s and 1s mean, it says "For You" in binary code.  The birthday sentiment is from the retired Many Messages stamp set & co-ordinating die.

The Tech Support stamp set which is currently on sale along with the cardstock used on this card can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Framed Florets birthday card

I made this birthday card for a special young lady. It features the new Stampin' Up! Framed Florets stamp set & co-ordinating dies bundle.  I paired this bundle with the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper as this is one of her favourite colours.

I used two of the oval dies on this card.  One cuts out the hearts in an oval shape and these cutouts were highlighted by placing some Basic White cardstock behind the Pretty Prints layer.  I then used one of the other ovals as a frame around the birthday sentiment.  The leafy diecuts are also from the die set too.

Here's a close-up of the sentiment showing the etching that the die puts into the frame.

The Frame Florets bundle is part of the bigger Fitting Florets collection. The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Framed Florets Wintry Christmas Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! have today released a gorgeous new collection - the Fitting Florets collection.

This collection is perfect for birthday and Christmas projects, but some of the products are only available while stock lasts or until 4 January, 2023.  However, the Framed Florets bundle will be available in the January-June 2023 Mini Catalogue too.

I've used one of the Framed Florets oval dies and a sentiment from the Framed & Festive stamp set to create this Christmas shaker card.  It also features one of the Wintry 3D embossing folders. I had some metallic polish in my stash which I swiped over the raised pine branches to highlight them.

Here's a close up of the card with the detailed oval diecut and the gorgeous pine branch embossing from the Wintry 3D embossing folder set.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Holly Berry Christmas

I'm making a start on my Christmas cards.

This one was quick and easy to make, and I mixed & matched sets to create it. 

I layered some Shaded Spruce cardstock in the middle of the card base and then layered some of the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper on top.  The centre piece was diecut from the Holly Berry dies set. There is also a co-ordinating stamp set to match these dies.  I then added the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set in Real Red ink. There's also a set of dies to co-ordinate with this stamp set too.  A few Red rhinestones and the card was finished.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Brilliant Wings embossed birthday card

One of my favourite Stampin' Up! products for adding texture is Embossing Folders.

For this card's background I've combined two old techniques from when I used to do a lot of mixed media.

To create this card:

1. I inked the Pretty Flowers embossing folder itself with different inks and then embossed the Basic White cardstock.
2. I then swiped my retired Delicata silver inkpad over the raised embossing which adds to the distressed background effect.

The butterflies are from the Brilliant Wings die set. I've used a combination of silver Foundry Wax and silver embossing powder around the edges of the cardstock and on the butterfly wings. 

The sentiment is from the Celebrating You stamp set and I used the Very Best Trio Punch to create the slanted edge.  If you'd like to see all the other features and a video on how to get the most out of the Very Best Trio Punch, you can see my post here. 

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Fern birthday card

For this birthday card I mixed & matched several Stampin' Up! products.

I used the Fern 3D embossing folder to create the background and layered some of the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper onto it.  I used the Forever Fern stamp set and Forever Flourishing dies for the embellishments and created the sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set and diecut it using the Labels Aglow dies.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Father's Day Vintage Tools Faux Centre Step card

I've been seeing a few Faux Centre Step cards on the internet lately and thought I'd give it a try.  

For a Centre Step card, I've always used the traditional method to create this style of card where you need to do partial cutting/make slits within the card base, so thought the faux version may be easier to do.  If you'd like to see instructions to create the traditional Centre Step Card, you can find my tutorial here.

Here's the Faux Centre Step card that I made for my Dad for Father's Day this Sunday.

It features the Textured Chic Specialty Designer Series Paper, Distressed Gold 12x12" paper, Stylish Shapes dies for the banners & sentiment strips along with the Vintage Tools stamp set.

Here's a side view of the card.

Here's the back of the card where I kept with the Vintage Tools theme and embossed the Evening Evergreen cardstock with the Timber 3D embossing folder for added texture.

The positive for using the faux method over the traditional method is that you don't need to have a special paper trimmer or be skilled with a craft knife when creating this card.  The negative to this method is that it uses a lot more cardstock and designer series paper, so it isn't as economical to make.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

It's all happening in September at Stampin' Up!

1. September weekly deals: Each Thursday during September, Stampin' Up! will be discounting some products for one week.  You can check my online store here each Thursday to see each week's specials.
2. Perfect Partners: Six stamp sets have had co-ordinating die sets released to match.  These die sets and special bundle prices are available during September, 2022 only or while stock lasts.  You can see the six stamp sets and dies here. 

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Angela's PaperArts: Brightest Beauty Sale-A-Bration card

A couple of weeks ago I made a card using the Stampin' Up! Brightest Beauty stamp set.  I thought I'd use the same design, but make it in my recipient's favourite colour and also use the Silver & Gold 6x6 Designer Series Paper I received for free during Sale-A-Bration.  

I wanted to use the Silver & Gold foil paper, but needed to keep to the purple colour theme - so I got out my inks and Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes and changed the white to purple - but still let the gold foil dots shine.

I also used the the Fabulous Frames dies to frame the stamped 'wattle' image.

How to do two step stamping with the Brightest Beauty stamp set using the Stamparatus, along with some other Stamparatus tips are demonstrated in this video.

You can find the products used on this card in my online store and just a reminder that Sale-A-Bration ends on 31 August, 2022. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Very Best Trio punch 21st birthday card

This 21st birthday card features the new Stampin' Up! Very Best Trio punch.  I used it to create the centre Basic White card stock mat upon which the "21st" rosette was placed.

I simply rotated the Basic White card stock mat to punch the corners which gives it a less formal look as the corners are not all the same.  I then used the Labels Aglow dies to diecut the circular holes in the mat for added interest.  

The silver foil photo corners used on the card were diecut using the Fabulous Frames dies.  Sadly the designer series paper and number dies are retired.

If you've not used this punch before, you can view my tips video here.

 You can find the products used on this card in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Brightest Beauty Thinking of You card & video tutorial

A couple of weeks ago I made some note cards using the Stampin' Up! Brightest Beauty stamp set.  I thought I'd take it up a notch and turn it into a full sized card this time by using the Brightest Beauty bundle with its stamp set and co-ordinating dies.

I used the Stitched Greenery die to add texture onto the card base and also used the Fabulous Frames dies to frame the stamped 'wattle' image.

How to do two step for the Brightest Beauty stamp set using the Stamparatus, along with some other Stamparatus tips are demonstrated in this video.

Here's a comparison between the note cards made a couple of weeks ago and today's card.

You can find the products used on this card in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin Up Very Best Trio punch tips & video tutorial

Stampin' Up! have recently released a new trio punch - the Very Best Trio punch.

Here's a sample sheet of some of the different effects you can get using this punch.

I've also made a short video on how to use this punch too along with showing how the punched pieces look on a couple of cards.

You can find the products used in this demonstration in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Splendid Day birthday card

I made this birthday card for my niece.  It features the gorgeous Splendid Day foiled designer series paper.  This paper is very shiny and I show all the papers included in this pack in the first part of my gatefold shutter card video.

I also used one of the Split Card Textures dies to diecut part of this paper for added interest.  The sentiment is from the Framed Occasions stamp set and I diecut it using the Beautiful Shapes dies.

You can find the products used on this card in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Hello Brightest Beauty cards

When you have a large number of cards to make, the Stampin' Up! Stamparatus is such a helpful tool. I used it to make a large number of these cards.

I set up the two Stamparatus plates with the new Stampin' Up! Brightest Beauty stamps that I wanted to use (which also have co-ordinating dies) - one plate for the Old Olive ink and the other for the Crushed Curry ink.

Using the Stamparatus sped up the stamping process immensely.  Don't you just love this new wattle stamp from the Brightest Beauty stamp set?  It has me looking forward to Spring.

You can find the products used on these cards in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Splendid Day gatefold shutter birthday card & tutorial

I made this gatefold shutter card for my Mum's recent birthday.  As soon as I saw the new Stampin' Up! Splendid Day Specialty Designer Series Paper, I knew this would be perfect for my project.

Here's the front of the card.

The shutter card is based on the concept of a camera's shutter mechanism. Here's the card partially opened and you can see that the centre focal section is currently white as the shutters are closed. 

Here's the fully opened inside of the card. As the card is opened further, the shutters open and the 'best wishes' sentiment from the Artistically Ink stamp set is revealed. 

The other sentiments and most embellishments used on this card are from the Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies.

Video tutorial
I made a unplanned, last minute decision to video creating this card. It's unedited but has all the dimensions and products I used, along with some tips for creating this style of card which you may find useful.  You can see the video here:

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.