LET'S MAKE A SNOWDOG DAD!

This week is my final week as the Klompen Stamper October Artisan.  So far this month you have seen cards each Friday made with the Reindeer Days Suite.  But all this week I will be featuring additional projects including a final Artisan Project on Friday.  I have had so much fun with these Reindeer Days products.  

About half way through making today's card, I did a double take.  I hadn't even noticed that the Snowman was actually a SnowDog.  Isn't he adorable?   The images for this card are fussy cut from one of the sheets from the Reindeer Fun Designer Series Paper (DSP) Collection.

This Product Suite uses four main colors, Garden Green, Real Red, Granny Apple Green and Pool Party.   There is also a little Pecan Pie tossed in here and there.

I  created the background for today's card using the Emboss Resist Technique.  The snowflakes were stamped several times across the sky with VersaMark ink and then heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.  

Since it is stamped on Basic White cardstock, you could also use Clear Embossing Powder.  Both will work equally well. 

I then tore a piece of lightweight paper, like copy paper, to create some snow piles and snow drifts.  Using a Blending Brush I added Pool Party ink over the heat embossed snowflakes and over the top edge of the tore paper.  I moved my torn paper several times to create several "layers" of snow drifts.  Once I was happy with my background I wiped it with a tissue to remove ink from the snowflakes.

All fussy cut images are adhered directly to the "snow" at the bottom, but dimensionals were tucked behind their heads to create depth.

Don't you just love how the "Dad" Deer is watching as his fawn adds the last "arm" to the snow dog?  It just makes me smile.

The inside of the card was kept very simple.

The sentiment, stamped in Pool Party ink, and the Pool Party mat add a soft amount of color.  

I hope this deer family playing in the snow brings a smile to the person I send this card to.

If you are interested in making a similar card, use this link to download a tutorial with all the information.

A list of products is shown below.  Click on any image to purchase that product or to learn more about it.

Product List

Reindeer Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164167]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]
Reindeer Days 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164166]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [164049]
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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FLYING REINDEER ON THE DIAGONAL

Today I am using one of my favorite card layouts for my Reindeer Fun card.

There is something about putting a piece of cardstock or designer series paper on the diagonal and then adding a focal point in any shape over it that appeals to me.  Just remember, if the designer series paper you are using is directional, be sure to take that into account when you cut it.  You wouldn't want your trees to be falling over!   😀

The circle focal point on today's card was made with the Spotlight on Nature dies and the "flying" reindeer was die cut from the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper (DSP) with one of the coordinating dies from Reindeer Fun. 

Don't you just love it when you have dies that cut out images on DSP?  While I do enjoy stamping and coloring images, die cutting images that are already beautifully and expertly colored is just such a time-saver.

The plaid embossed background was made with the Forever Plaid embossing Folder.  This embossing folder is another product included in the Reindeer Days Suite.  This one is definitely going to get a lot of use.  

One hint when using it.  Take an extra bit of care when putting your cardstock in the embossing folder because "crooked" plaid doesn't look so great -- unless it is a LOT crooked.  In other words, make it look like it is either "crooked" on purpose -- or make it straight!  I learned this the hard way.

Another fun product in this Reindeer Days Suite is the Peppermint Adhesive-Backed Dots.  Aren't they cute?  I love them.  They add a bit a whimsy to any card.

Since the card front was one of my go-to layouts, I opted to use another go-to for the inside.  Matting a strip of the designer series paper with cardstock is one of my regular defaults.  When something works, just use it!

For all the details use this link to download a tutorial for day's card.

A list of products is shown below.  Click on any image to learn more or purchase that product.

Product List

Reindeer Days Suite Collection (English) [164052]	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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SPLENDID AUTUMN FUN FOLD

Welcome to Crafty Collaborations Fall Fun Folds Blog Hop.  (The Hop starts at 11 AM EST.  So, if you are here before that the links may not work yet.  I'm not sure).

Since I'm featuring the Autumn Expressions Bundle the first part of this week, I thought it would be the perfect time to join the fun and hop along with other talented Crafty Collaborators!

I have a Multi-Flap Fun Fold card today that does a lot of flipping and flapping.  Since pictures tell the story best I have more pictures than normal to try to make sure you can understand all the flips.

The first "flip" is the foil medallion on the front of the card.  This medallion was made using the die from Autumn Expressions Dies.  There was a bit of additional snipping and flipping for it to open like this, but you can learn about about that in the tutorial

The window opens to reveal a beautiful scene that is brought to us by the gorgeous Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Wouldn't this be a beautiful view from your window?  

I know I would love it, but I'm blessed to have my own beautiful lake view out my back windows most mornings.

But I digress.  Back to the card.

After you loosen the ribbon that is holding the card closed and make your second "flip" this is what you will see.

Now flip open the left flap and you will see this -- a full panoramic view of the entire Splendid Autumn meadow.  So Pretty!  And there is plenty of room in the meadow for your greeting and a handwritten note to someone special.

The most difficult part of this card was choosing which Splendid Autumn scene to choose!

Use this link to download a tutorial with all the details for creating your own flippy, flappy Fun Fold card.

I hope you will hop along with the other Crafty Collaborators from around the world to be inspired by their Fall Fun Folds!

For a list of the products used, please refer to the following Product List.

Product List

Autumn Expressions Bundle (English) [164056]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164173]
Copper Foil Sheets [142020]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [162611]
Rose Gold & White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Striped Ribbon [159194]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS

The first part of this week I am featuring the Autumn Expressions Bundle, and today I have a quick and simple card to share.

The colorful strip with the wheat fronds blowing in the breeze was made by blending Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, and Highland Heather from bottom to top along the Basic White cardstock.  Then some highlights of Flirty Flaming were added.  

The wheat was stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink varying the shades by using a combination of full-strength and stamped-off stamping.

The colorful strip was matted to Gold Foil and then adhered to the Country Woods Designer Series Paper.  So quick and simple with such a pretty result.

The sentiment was made using the Medallion Die from Autumn Expressions.  This die is designed so that each half of the medallion is slightly different in size so if you use one die cut from each side they layer together beautifully with the larger side providing a nice accent mat for the smaller die cut.

The leaves in the corner of the sentiment were quickly cut with two additional detailed dies from Autumn Expressions Dies. I added a little snippet of Gold Twisted Thread that will be available as an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE in November.  I took a short piece, tied it into a knot in the middle and then frayed the ends down to the knot.

Do you also want to get your hands on new ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS before everyone else?  Check out the October Started Kit Special at the end of this post.

When I made my colorful strip for the front of the card I purposely made it a little wider so that I could trim off a piece for the inside of the card.  It is always nice to carry the theme from the card front to the inside.

Use this link to download a written tutorial with all the dimensions and step-by-step assembly directions.

A list of the currently available products is shown below.

Gold Twisted Cord - Item # 164603     Available 11-5-24

Product List

Autumn Expressions Bundle (English) [164056]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052]	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Earth Tones Shimmer Gems [164070]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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The Starter Kit is always the best deal in town, but this month it is even better.  If you have questions or would like more information, contact me at pat@fairlessstampinflair.com.  

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