Thank you for joining me this evening for our Valentine Theme Blog Hop! I am excited to have you here!

My name is Mikki Winebrenner and today I have a simple but elegant card for you this evening. I will be using Stampin’ Up!©️ Marbled Elegance Suite Collection. 

Don’t forget to drop a comment below for a chance to win a Stampin’ Up!©️ Painted Wishes Kit.

To go along with the card this evening, I also have a couple extra little treat ideas for you also using the Marbled Elegance Suite collection.  

I do have a PDF for you with brief instructions and measurements that you can print or download later.

Lets Dive in!

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Paper Measurements for the card are:

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” score at 4-1/4”, 2-1/2” x 2-1/2”

Real Red 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”

Marbled Elegance 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper: 4” x 5-1/4”

Gold Foil Sheets: 2-3/4” x 3-3/4”, 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”, 4” x 5-1/4”, scraps for stamping

Ink colors used are Shaded Spruce, Melon Mambo and Cherry Cobbler. 

THERE IS A FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS BELOW WITH LINKS AND PRODUCT NUMBERS

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Normally I would have a step by step write up with photos for you giving you all the details. We are gonna skip that this evening and take a leap of faith with a video!

 

 

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Please leave a comment below to be entered to win a Stampin’ Up!©️ Painted Wishes Kit!

Visit each of the blogs on this hop and comment on them as well for more chances to win!!

Congratulations to last months winner, Terry Deason!!

Head on over to the next blog by clicking “Next Blog” below to find more Valentine Inspiration!

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Thank you for joining me this evening for our Christmas Theme Blog Hop! I am excited to have you here!

My name is Mikki Winebrenner and today I have an adorable Slim Line Christmas card for you using Stampin Up Yuletide Village and Falling Snow Stamp Sets.  

Don’t forget to drop a comment below for a chance to win a Stampin’ Up! Birthday Confetti Kit. 

I wanted to keep this Christmas Card in line with our current Christmas event here at PaperTales. Yuletide Village and Falling Snow are the  stand alone sets for the week. Since we are running waaay behind because of life, I thought it would be a great idea to use those for all of you to see how these two sets in a unique way. 

This card is messy and has some pretty odd techniques (not sure if they could be called techniques or just Mikki’s crazy method) using 2 products that we don’t hear much about.  Those items are Stampin Up Embossing Paste and Pearlized Enamel Effects. 

I will NOT have a PDF file this time but I do have a walk through for you including pictures of some of the process.

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Measurements for the paper are:

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 7” x 8-1/2” score at 3-1/2”

Basic White: 3-3/8” x 8-3/8” (x 2), 3-1/2” x 7” and scraps for stamping the trees. 

The envelope is custom made and the measurements are:

Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock: 8-1/4” x 9-1/2” score short side at 2” and 5-1/2”, long side at 1/2” and 9”.

Ink colors that I used in this one are: Lost Lagoon, Poppy Parade and Memento Tuxedo Black. For the detail coloring I used Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Lemon Lolly and Poppy Parade Stampin Blends Combo Packs.

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Let’s take a quick look at how this card came together. Please keep in mind this card will require lots of dry time for the enamel and paste to set up!

 

I hope this cards gives you some fun Christmas Card inspiration! I’ve enjoyed creating this one for all of you.

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

Visit each of the blogs on this hop and comment on them as well for more chances to win!!

Congratulations to last months winner!!

Head on over to the next blog by clicking “Next Blog” below to find more Christmas Inspiration!

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Thank you for joining me this evening for our Thanksgiving Theme Blog Hop! I am excited to have you here!

My name is Mikki Winebrenner and today I have a fun and fall card for you using Stampin Up’s Light the Year Bundle and Rustic Crate Stamp Set and Dies.

Thanksgiving is soon upon us! While deciding what to do for a Thanksgiving theme card I knew wanted to use the Light the Year Bundle. I’ve been obsessed with this bundle. There are so many ways to use it and I really wanted to find a way to incorporate it into todays card.

After some Pinterest searching and looking at different lantern/rustic decorations for fall, I decided to use the Rustic Crate Stamp and Dies to give the lanterns a fall look.

I added in the sunset background as it made sense to have lanterns lit at dusk. The way it all came together was better than I expected and I am excited to share it with you all.

Let’s dive on in to the details!

Measurements for the paper are sort of unique but pretty basic:

Pretty Peacock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” score at 4-1/4”, 2-1/2” x 4”, 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”

Basic White: 4” x 5-1/4”, 4” x 4”, scraps for stamping and sentiment

Scraps of Early Espresso and Smoky Slate

Ink colors that I used in this one are: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Pebbled Path, Pretty Peacock and Whisper White. For the detail coloring I used Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow Stampin Blends Combo Packs.

THERE IS A FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS BELOW WITH LINKS AND PRODUCT NUMBERS

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I do not have step by step for this card this time but I do have a Free Printable PDF file for you to print all the products and instructions to create this card. You can even change up the colors for more variety!

This card does have a different front style to it. I cut the card front in half (2-3/4” from the top) and attached my Deckled Circles to the space. I really like the unique look it gives.

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Thanksgiving Blog Hop – Light the Year Blessed

 

I hope this cards gives you a little fun Thanksgiving inspiration! I’ve enjoyed creating this one for all of you.

Please make sure you leave a comment to be entered to win Stampin’ Up Haunted Home Kit!

Visit each of the blogs on this hop and comment on them as well for more chances to win!!

Congratulations to last months winner!!

Head on over to the next blog by clicking “Next Blog” below to find more Thanksgiving Themed Inspiration!

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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!

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

Visit each of the blogs on this hop and comment on them as well for more chances to win!!

Congratulations to last months winner!!

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!

Hop onto each of the blogs  and leave comment there as well for more chances to win this super fun kit!

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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!!

Congratulations to last months winner!

Hop onto each of the blogs  and leave comment there as well for more chances to win this super fun kit!

Happy Hopping!!

 

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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!

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

Congratulations to last months winner!

Hop onto each of the blogs  and leave comment there as well for more chances to win this super fun kit!

Happy Hopping!!

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