Welcome to Stamp It Group Christmas In July Blog Hop!

Thank you for joining me today for our Christmas celebration! I am excited to have you here!

My name is Mikki Winebrenner and today I have a fun and simple Holiday card for you using Stampin Up Online Exclusive stamp set Scenic Pumpkin Patch.

Yup you read that right, I used a fall set to create this nostalgic feeling Christmas card front. I wanted to keep things as simple as I could and using a stamp set in different ways is always a great way to save time and money!

Christmas is my favorite holiday and I am already asking if I can put my decorations up and when is it going to snow! Speaking of snow, if you look close you can see a little bit of snow throughout this card. How did I make this happen? White Pearlized Enamel is how!!

I did not take step by step photos of the process of this card. I did however grab one so you could see how I stamped things out before putting it all together.

Lets jump on into the details!

Cutting & Scoring:

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”

Iconic Celebrations 6” x 6” DSP: 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock : 4” x 5-1/4” (x2), 3-3/4” x 5”

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock : 4” x 5-1/4”, 1” x 1” cut diagonally to make 4 little triangles.

There is a full list of products below with links and product numbers. There is also a full list of product and the measurements on the PDF file.

In the photo above you can see that I stamped all the images with Pecan Pie ink. In some places I used second generation stamping and in others places, such as the fencing, I actually stamped the images twice to make it darker.

I used the cloud stamp in the set in front of the fencing to give it a feel of piles of snow around the fence line or falling onto the side of a dirt road.

Then I added a little but of Pecan Pie along the edges of the entire piece to give it the sepia effect.

Fun fact! Or trick, I’m not really sure which way it goes but, on the bottom portion of the snow on the fence I used my finger to blend the ink in to give it a better transition and smooth out the harsh lines! A little messy but super effective.

I also used the fence stamping on the second piece of white for the inside of the card. Again, with the blending brushes adding in a little hint of color for an old paper feeling.

Stamp the sentiment with Mossy Meadow above the trees. The sentiment I used is from the Online Exclusive set So Very Merry.

For the snow look I used the White Basic Enamel along the snow lines or any lines that looked like they needed to pop a bit. I also added some to the top of the fence posts, barn and corners of the trees.

Last for the enamel I did small dots all over the card to give a snowfall look. Let the enamel dry for just a few minutes. The thicker the enamel is the longer it takes to dry.

Once you assemble the card front, I just added on those little triangle pieces in the corners to give it more of a photo effect. You do not have to do this step, it looks great with or without them!

That’s all there is to the card. I do have a PDF file for you to download and print.

Christmas in July – Stamp It Group Blog Hop

Here is the video showcasing the creation of a handmade Sepia Christmas card, as requested by my followers. Watch as the intricate details come to life in this festive and personalized creation. Spread holiday cheer with a touch of creativity and spirit while repurposing a fall stamp set.

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I hope you enjoyed my project! I’ve really enjoyed “hopping” with you all!

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Head on over to the next blog by clicking “Next Blog” below to find more Holiday Themed card creations!

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Welcome to Stamp It Group’s Summer Fun  Blog Hop!

I’m so excited for you to be here today with us! My name is Mikki Winebrenner and I have a fun summer themed card for you today using Stampin’ Up To Market Suite Collection. 

A little back story for you as to why I chose this Suite for a Summer Fun Blog Hop. When To Market was released I was super excited because my daughter and I attend our local Farmer’s Market every week during the summer and fall as vendors.

We have such a good time meeting new people, visiting with old friends, being present in our community supporting an amazing weekly event and just being outside. A bonus for us is that we have a beautiful garden in the market area.

Let jump on into this beautiful card I have for you. I will not be giving a photo walk through of the build of this card. Silly me only took 3-4 pictures of the process! OOPS!!! While the card itself looks a little complex, the hardest part is putting the basket and bag together!

Some products you will need are: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Blackberry Bliss, Garden Green and Pecan Pie Classic Stampin Pads. The entire To Market Suite Collection, Natural Polka Dot Trim and Linen Thread. 

There is a full list of supplies below with links to the products.

The cardstock measurements are:

Garden Green 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 11” scored at 5-1/2”

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 3-3/8” x 4-5/8”,  1/2” x 4-1/4”

To Market 12” x 12” DSP: 4” x 5-1/4”, 1-1/4” x 3-1/8”, 1” x 4-1/4”, 2-3/4” x 4-1/4” (x3), 2” x 2”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 3-1/4” x 4-1/2”

Scraps of Basic White and Pecan Pie for stamping images and sentiment. 

The few photos I do have for you are actually very beneficial for those of us who are visual people. As I mentioned earlier, the building of the basket and the bag are the hardest steps in this card. Below are the images with explanations of what I did.

This isn’t really a fun fold card but it does have a fun feature on the inside. I created a pocket with the DSP and there is an insert that can be pulled out and written on. I really like having an opportunity to write a special message in a card and this allows for that.

I have a tutorial PDF free to download with the process of how I put the card together as well as all the products and measurements used.

Summer Fun Blog Hop – To Market

I’ve really enjoyed “hopping” with you all!

Please make sure you leave a comment to be entered to win a Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit! Such a fun kit!!

Congratulations to last months winner!

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Welcome to Stamp It Group’s Father’s Day  Blog Hop!

I’m so excited for you to be here today with us! My name is Mikki Winebrenner and I have a fun fold easel Father’s Day card for you today using Stampin’ Up Gone Fishing Stamp Set and Dies!

Be sure you leave a comment below for a chance to win a Stampin’ Up Birthday  Sparkle  Kit!

I debated a on what card to do for this Father’s Day hop. I had so many ideas of different styles and types of cards to do. I settled on this fun fold tackle box card.

I chose to use the Gone Fishing set because my dad is a HUGE fisher! He would live on the water in his boat if we would let him! Most weekends during fishing season if we cant find him we just have to looking in his favorite spots. It’s the “Where’s Waldo” Father Edition 😂

Let’s jump on into this card. There are a lot of parts and pieces to this one but I promise you it is pretty smooth sailing so to speak.

Some products you will need are: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Smokey Slate, Summer Splash, Coastal Cabana and Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pads. Memento Tuxedo Black ink and So Swirly Embossing folder.

There is a full list of supplies below with links to the products.

The cardstock measurements are:

Shy Shamrock 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 2-1/8” and 4-1/4”, 4” x 5-1/4”, scrap piece for sentiment.

Wild Wheat 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”

Window Sheet: 4” x 5-1/4”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”, 1 full sheet for stamping images.

Silver Foil: scrap pieces for hooks and tackle.

I have a quick run down on how I did this card below in the gallery.

I’ve really enjoyed “hopping” with you all!

Please make sure you leave a comment to be entered to win a Stampin’ Up! Birthday Sparkle Kit! Such a fun kit!!

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Welcome to Stamp It Group’s Mother’s Day  Blog Hop!

I’m so excited for you to be here today with us! My name is Mikki Winebrenner and I have a gorgeous Mother’s Day card for you today using Magnolia Mood Bundle. I’m also slipping a new preview of one of the new In Color’s Peach Pie!

Be sure you leave a comment below for a chance to win a Stampin’ Up Confetti Birthday Card Kit!

When I think of Mother’s Day I always think of flowers. I think it comes from when my kids were young they would always have some kind of flower for me for Mother’s Day.  By some kind of flower I mean paper, real, weed, drawing… there was a definite variety but loved equally.

I knew I wanted to use the Online Exclusive Magnolia Mood Bundle for this card as it has quickly become a favorite of mine. However, I have been at a complete loss for ideas!

I thought it would be fun to slip in my technique to help get the creativity flowing. Being such a visual person I have found that making idea boards or inspiration boards with a bundle or suite.

This is the one I created for the Magnolia Mood Bundle when I first ordered it. You can also see the I have laid out the colors I wanted to use. I was finally able to come up with the design I have for you today.

I’ve also been color obsessed recently so brace yourself, there is a lot of coloring involved!!

Some of the products you will need are: Peach Pie Cardstock (You can substitute this with Petal Pink), Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Basic White Cardstock. You will also need those coordinating Stampin’ Blends. Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Calypso Coral Stamp Pad.

There is a full list of supplies below with links to the products.

The cardstock measurements are:

Peach Pie 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”

Calypso Coral 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”

Old Olive 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, 4” x 5-1/4”, 1 full sheet for stamping images, scrap piece for sentiment.

Let’s dive in with a quick run down of how I created this. Again, A LOT of coloring!

Mothers Day Blog Hop – Magnolia Mood

Hopefully I have inspired you today and gave you some Mother’s Day inspiration!

I’ve really enjoyed “hopping” with you all!

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Welcome to Stamp It Group’s Spring Fling Blog Hop!

I’m so excited for you to be here today with us! My name is Mikki Winebrenner and I have a super fun spring theme card for you today using Cutest Cows Bundle. 

Be sure you leave a comment below for a chance to win a Stampin’ Up Confetti Birthday Card Kit!

I was having a hard time coming up with anything spring. Here in Iowa it’s nice, warm and sunny with no snow, absolutely not normal for February! Still a bit skeptic that it will stay “Spring Like”.  But the birds are singing, no shoveling required and the dogs are happy to be outside playing.

Thinking on spring and being outside with the doggo’s I see new buds blooming here and there, some new grass attempting to come through and this gave me the idea of using the Cutest Cows Bundle for a spring theme. Spring is all about new life coming to bloom, which includes those adorable calf’s we see in the fields!

For this card all you need is:

Cutest Cows Bundle, Meandering Meadows 6”x6” DSP, Balmy Blue, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green Cardstock and Ink, Basic White Cardstock, Tuxedo Black Ink, Stampin Blends and Liquid Glue.

There is a full list of supplies below with links to the products.

Measurements for the paper are a little different than normal . The card I did is a bit larger then a standard, the good news there is you can use an A6 envelope if you don’t want to make one!

The measurements are:

Balmy Blue 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 6-1/4” x 9” scored at 4-1/2”

DSP: 4-1/4” x 6” and scrap pieces for the lettering

Garden Green and Granny Apple Green 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 3” x 6”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 6” and scraps for the cows and sentiment.

I am very much a visual person and have the process of the card coming together here for you in a gallery so you can come back and reference it as you need to. I tried to give little details on what is happening in each picture.

I also included a couple of tips for you that I have found make things a little simpler.

Hopefully I have inspired you today and gave you warm Spring thoughts!

I’ve really enjoyed “hopping” with you all!

Please make sure you leave a comment to be entered to win Stampin’ Up Confetti Birthday Card Kit

Congratulations to last months winner!

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Welcome to the Stamp It Group Valentines Day Blog Hop!

I’m so excited for you to be here today with us! My name is Mikki Winebrenner and I have a fun Valentine themed card for you today using Stampin’ Up Bee Mine Suite Collection.

Be sure you leave a comment below for a chance to win a Stampin’ Up Confetti Birthday Card Kit!

I decided to do a different type of card for my college students this year. My daughters roommates are all avid readers and I thought doing a little valentine for them that could also be used in other ways would be spot on for them.

Of course I cant just leave it at a cool card! I added in a square pillow box filled with goodies. These pillow boxes are a part of the Suite Collection or they can be purchased separately. They are super fun and the perfect size!

While the card looks a little complicated, it’s actually really simple. I think the hardest part I found was lining up the darn circles!!

For this card all you need is: Bee Mine Suite Collection, Daffodil Delight Cardstock and Ink, Sweet Sorbet Cardstock and Ink, Memento Black Ink, Vellum and Basic White Cardstock.

Measurements are:

Sweet Sorbet 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”, 3-3/8” x 4-3/8” and 3” x 3”

DSP: 4” x 5-1/4” and 6”x6” – score at 3” to make 4 squares

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 6-1/2” – score @ 3-1/4”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 3-1/8” x 4-1/8”

You will also need scraps of Daffodil Delight and Vellum Cardstock

I am not going to go into a lot of detail for how I made these. I am working on  a downloadable PDF for you with step by step instructions and a full supply list and photos!

I will be 100% transparent and say I actually forgot to take pictures as I was creating this card. I was a little to excited how it was all coming together! Whoopsies!! I am distracted easily by fun things 😂

The file will be uploaded later this evening for all of you!

I hope this card inspires you for a creative card idea for your Valentine!

Bee Mine Suite Collection Card

I’ve really enjoyed “hopping” with you all!

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I am very much behind the clock with my 12 Days of Christmas project for you all. We started on December 5 over on Facebook and Instagram. Life has been super chaotic and I haven’t had a chance to get them up here for you guys. I will correct this over the weekend!!

I will group these together in 3 day batches to make this simpler. I am working on a full Tutorial for all the projects. I am using a new program for that and it’s definitely been a learning curve but I’m slowly figuring it all out.

Lets dive straight into the first 3 days of our 12 Days of Christmas Projects!

Day 1 of our 12 Days Of Christmas Projects, I wanted to keep things simple for our first one. These luminaries are not only gorgeous but super simple to make and take very little materials.

Luminaries are actually a fun project in general, not just during the Christmas season but year round. You can customize these to whatever holiday, special occasion or favorite things (😉 snowflakes are my favorite!)

I was very excited how they turned out, especially the star one, that was a last minute lets try this idea! The manger scene is actually the negative of a die that I used as a stencil! I will have a tutorial for you on everything you need to know about this project, including how I did that silhouette!

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Day 2 of 12 Of Christmas Projects!
This second project is a simple hanging sign for your home or as a gift. There is a little story behind these, I wanted to do a simple hanging, as you can see they absolutely exploded 😂! (I posted these a little later then planned, time management sometimes is not my friend!)

They are fairly simple to create. The paper I used (Linen Specialty Paper )for both of these is sadly no longer available but you could use any of our gorgeous Designer Series Paper, or any of the specialties to create a backdrop for your design. I also used an actual stick that Miss Daisy helped me find in our yard (she was slightly offended that I brought it inside 🤣) as the hanger.

The NOEL hanging is shimmery and bright, perfect for the festive season. The Warm Wishes hanging is more winter, calm, peacefulness and warmth.

I was really wanting you guys to see how you can take any project you find, a pattern, and idea on Pinterest, something you want to CASE from me, you can change things up completely and make it yours!

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Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas Projects!

This project we are kicking  it back old school with just Stamps Ink and Paper and a few embellishments of course. Speaking of embellishments, please note there is a tiny red bow on the card front. I did that! Without the assistance of a fork! Its the little things sometimes 🙃

This card was fun to create. It’s nice to fall back to the basics, regroup your mind and inspiration.

General overview of this card, I used the Joy of Noel stamp set. I also used our Stampin’ Blends for the coloring.

This card would be super simple to create in large quantities. Simple yet elegant, just the way it should be.

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I had an awesome big brain moment and figured out how to share a link to the file for the tutorials! I truly need an adultier adult sometimes!

Here is the link to the file: 12 Days of Christmas Project Tutorials

As I get new ones completed the file will automatically update and I will let you know when that happens so you can grab it!

These tutorials are FREE, a gift from me to you for the holidays and hopefully future special occasions!

I will get the rest of the projects uploaded here hopefully tomorrow!

Happy Stamping!!