Best Wishes Mr. & Mrs.! I love this stamp set from Unity Stamp Co, because you can customize your wedding card. Need a card for Mr. and Mr., or Mrs. and Mrs.? This set has you covered. Pair it with whatever other images you want - or just use the words like I did.
This is a 5" x 7" card, white-on-white with gold-embossed greetings. Simple, but still pretty.
I added two different embossing folders for some interest, and ruffled some ribbon. Greetings are embossed in Antique Gold, and hand-cut.
Finish off with some Brass Butterflies and Iridescent Foil Gems.
Paper Measurements:
Basic White Thick: 7" x 10", scored at 5"
Basic White: 4 7/8" x 6 7/8", embossed with Forever Plaid folder
Basic White: 2 5/8" x 6 7/8", embossed with Sunflower folder
Basic White: scraps to emboss, hand-cut, and layer greetings
Supplies you'll need to create these (Stampin' Up, unless otherwise noted. Items may be retired.):
I ended up taking off work yesterday for some appointments, so today feels like a Sunday. I'm going to enjoy the extra day off tomorrow, for sure! Let's look at what I made for you on Thursday night. It was all about using our beautiful FOIL papers. To be honest, I've got a new appreciation for foil papers and the Stampin' Blends now. I really like coloring on the foil! As much as I've typically NOT been a fan of the Stampin' Blends (for various reasons), I am in love with using them on foil. That being said - you should be able to use Sharpie markers, or any other alcohol marker to get similar results.
I also got into an oldie but goodie technique - Faux Tarnished Foil. I really love that one!
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.
If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
I started off working with the NEW Earthen-Toned Metallic Specialty Papers, from the NEW Sep-Dec 2025 Catalog. I just call this Brown Foil IT IS GORGEOUS. SO pretty. I brought in some retired SU and NON-SU things for these cards - check your stash for what you might have that works.
First card features a Non-SU embossing folder - Fall Leaves from HoneyBee. This is a 3-D folder that I bought at the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo...maybe last year. I can't remember. I love it though. The beautiful brown foil really goes with fall or outdoorsy things, in my opinion.
I paired the embossed background with some die-cuts from the Circle of Seasons dies, which are still available (as of 9/13/2025 anyway). I die-cut TWO of the circles in Pecan Pie, and embossed one of them with the Forever Plaid folder. Glue those together just so it's a little bit more sturdy. Then add some acorns and the greeting. I love a monotone card!
Paper Measurements:
Pecan Pie: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Pecan Pie: 4" x 5 1/4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
Earthen-Toned Metallic Foil: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Pecan Pie/Foil: scraps for die-cuts/greeting
Finish with a few Neutrals sequins, which are unfortunately retired now.
Stamps: Birthday Fancy (stamps from this all-inclusive kit)
My second card with the "brown" foil uses a full card front Trees die from Gina Marie Designs. Stampin' Up had a similar die recently - Grassy Grove, so if you have that one, drag it out! This die cuts a panel that truly is a full card front size, 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I die-cut the trees out of the Foil, stamped background trees on my designer paper, then glued the die-cut trees to the dsp. THEN, cut that layered piece down to 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". Mount to a layer of Early Espresso, then glue to the card front.
Paper Measurements:
Crumb Cake: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Early Espresso: 4" x 5 1/4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
Earthen-Toned Metallic Foil: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Full of Life Designer Series Paper: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Crumb Cake: scrap for greeting
Finish off with some of the Berry Burst gems from Charming Shimmer Faceted Gems.
Stamps: Forever Forest, Simply Said
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Basic White, Full of Life Designer Series papers, Earthen-Toned Metallic Paper
Other: Trees Background (Gina Marie Designs - I can't find it on her web site now.), Charming Shimmer Gems
I shared this card that I made ahead of time, using some of the Foil scraps and an old tree embossing folder. This is ALL tone-on-tone. Early Espresso, and the Earthen-Toned Metallic is a great combination. For the greeting, I swiped my Versamark ink pad on a piece of Early Espresso and embossed with Copper powder. Then die-cut "hello" out of that.
Next up, I shared the Faux Tarnished Foil Technique. I really love using the Silver Foil paper for this technique. Start by embossing a piece of Silver Foil. Add Gold and Copper embossing powders, to create this multi-colored background. Finish off your Tarnished Foil piece by rubbing a Black Staz-On ink pad all over the top.
Mount and embellish as you see fit. I went back and silver-embossed some butterflies to add to this one. They would probably stand out more if I had embossed with Copper powder. Oh well... Try this with different embossing folders!
Paper Measurements:
Basic Black: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic Black: 4" x 5 1/4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of the card
Silver Foil: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", embossed with Forever Plaid folder
Basic Black: scraps to emboss greeting and butterflies
Add a few Copper Metallic Gems to finish it. I also colored all over the butterflies with Clear Wink of Stella to make them extra shimmery.
My last two cards feature the Gold Foil paper and Stampin' Blends. I think these are my favorites! They also give me a new appreciation for foil papers and the Stampin' Blends. Emboss your gold foil with whatever folder you have that has a pretty large image. I used the Sunflower folder. The Country Floral from a couple of years ago would work too. You want something that you can color the raised bits.
I recommend using the DARK shades of whatever Stampin' Blends colors you decide on. The darks show up better. Color each flower once, then I went over each again for a second time. These are SO pretty in real life!
Every embossing machine is a little different, as far as pressure. When I embossed my Gold foil, there were a few small tears in the gold foil...it's not the end of the world. Just color over the white rips with your markers. It will blend in, trust me.
I colored the pink one live in the video. I used Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow, and some brown Stampin' Blends. Greeting is from the Birthday Fancy kit.
Then I shared this one that I made ahead of time in more traditional "sunflower" colors. Stampin' Blends were Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, and the same two browns.
Paper Measurements:
Berry Burst/Mossy Meadow: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", one for inside of the card
Basic Black/Early Espresso: 4" x 5 1/4"
Gold Foil: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", embossed with Sunflower folder
Berry Burst/Mossy Meadow: scrap for greeting
I added some Brass Butterflies to the Berry Burst card, and Mossy Meadow Low Profile Sparkle Dots to the green one.
Stamps: Birthday Fancy kit
Ink: Onxy (Versafine), Versamark
Paper: Gold Foil, Berry Burst, Basic Black, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Basic White
I hope YOU also have a new appreciation for the Foil papers and have some ideas brewing now for some embossing folders you might have in your stash. Get them out and start playing!
Next Thursday, I plan to make a Mini Album using the Weekend Adventures Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, Designer Series Papers, and coordinating Two-Tone cardstock. I haven't decided on the album size yet, but I'm thinking maybe 8" x 8"....something bigger than I normally do.
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Good evening Crafty Friends! Dave had to work tonight, so I've been at home all evening putzing around in my craft room. I'm updating my blog now, and then will hopefully get to watch a Christmas movie off of the DVR...gotta make room for THIS year's new Christmas movies! :) I'm not kidding...
I was working with the Sunrise Sailing bundle on Thursday night. I want you to look through your stash and see if you have ANY kind of boat, ship, or water vessel that you could use if you don't already have this bundle. You can always take these card designs and use what you have!
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.
If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
The first project is a card focusing on the die-cut boats and this designer series paper that already has some boats on it. I wanted a very small border for that designer paper. Die-cut the boat pieces out of Secret Sea and Pecan Pie and glue together. Pop them up on the card front.
I ruffled the ribbon slightly on the back of the greeting strip. I absolutely LOVE the In Color Faux Linen ribbon. This is Secret Sea. It drapes so nicely, and it's so easy to work with. Love it!
Paper Measurements:
Pecan Pie: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
Gallery Blooms DSP: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
Pecan Pie/Secret Sea: scraps to die-cut boats, and greeting strip
Finish with some Low Profile Sparkle Dots in Secret Sea.
My second card is an easel card using the Everyday Arches dies. I cut Cloud Cover with the largest Arches die, then the Boho Vibes designer paper with the 3rd size down. I meant to use the second size down, but wasn't paying attention. I would have liked a smaller border.
The easel card stopper is 2 pieces of Secret Sea cardstock glued together, then popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Paper Measurements:
Cloud Cover: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 2 3/4", and 5 1/2"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
Cloud Cover: (2) 2 5/8" x 4 1/8", embossed with Sunrise Sailing folder
Cloud Cover: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", cut with largest Everyday Arches die
Boho Vibes DSP: 6" x 6", cut with third largest Everyday Arches die
Basic White: scrap to stamp and die-cut large boat and greeting
I ruffled the Secret Sea ribbon across the front of the card to make "waves".
Finish off with some Secret Sea In Color Flat Pearls.
My third card features four panels of patterned paper for the background. I stuck with just two patterns, but you could certainly have them all different. Very simple card otherwise. The layered greeting is glued down flat, and the sailboat is popped up.
Paper Measurements:
Secret Sea: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of the card
Cloud Cover: 4" x 5 1/4"
In Color DSP (Cloud Cover and Secret Sea): (2 each) 1 7/8" x 2 1/2"
Secret Sea: 2" circle
Basic White: 1 3/4" circle
Basic White: scrap to stamp/die-cut boat
Add a few Cloud Cover Flat Pearls to finish it.
Stamps: Sunrise Sailing Bundle, Simply Said
Ink: Tuxedo (Memento), Secret Sea, Cloud Cover
Paper: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Basic White, 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series paper
Other: 1 3/4" & 2" circle punches, Stampin' Blends (browns), Cloud Cover/In Color Flat Pearls
My last card focused on the embossing folder. I took my Tuxedo Memento ink pad and brushed it directly on the flatest side of the embossing folder, then ran that through with the piece of Basic White. It's an interesting effect, and I'm definitely going to try it on other embossing folders.
I layered the embossed piece on to another piece of Basic White, then tied my gingham ribbon around the whole thing before I attached it to the card base.
Paper Measurements:
Basic Black: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic White: (2) 4" x 5 1/4", one for inside of the card
Basic White: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Basic White: scrap to stamp/hand-cut greeting
I finished this one off with some Sparkle Gems in Black.
Stamps: Simply Said
Ink: Tuxedo (Memento)
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black
Other: Sunrise Sailing embossing folder, Sparkle Gems, Black & White Gingham ribbon
I hope you like these cards and can use the designs in your crafting. This coming Thursday, I'll be working with some of our beautiful FOIL papers, so tune in for that! I'll specifically be using the Gold, Silver, and NEW Earthen Toned Metallic papers.
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Welcome to the September 2025 Blog Hop, brought to you by the Friends of Unity Blog hoppers! This month's theme isAnthing But a Card! I'm happy to have TWO things to share this month. I love non-card projects!
I ended up using the "Fall, That's All" stamp set for both of my projects. It's one of Ann Corbiere Scott's Designs that Unity offers. I love her style!
First up is a cute little tag. I stamped, watercolored, then hand-cut the pumpkins and banner. Tag itself is wee tiny. 2" x 2 1/2"! I've got an embossed layer of purple there, and some coordinating purple gems
I used two different ribbons to add this tie to a bag of candy. My friend has already received it, opened it, and eaten some. Success! :)
Here's a list of everything I used (Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Fall, That's All (All from Unity Stamp Co)
Other: Fall Leaves embossing folder (HoneyBee), Delphinium 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Black 3/8" Organdy ribbon, Glossy Dots (Gorgeous Grape), Clear Wink of Stella
My second project is another favorite of mine - a journal/notebook. I love decorating these things! I bought a 24-pack of them from Amazon. If that link doesn't work, you can find the link to my Amazon Store below and it's one of the first items. Anyway - I love to alter or decorate a notebook.
I started by inking up the front and back (I decorated both sides) with my Tuxedo black ink pad. Direct-to-paper...slide it all over.
Rip a few different pieces of patterned paper into 1 1/2"ish strips and ink those edges as well.
Dry fit your strips, and glue down starting with the outer-most strips and working your way in so that you are overlapping each layer just a little.
I glued some black trim (from Michael's) to the back of my ripped layered piece before I glued to the front of my journal. Finish off with a monogram, and a cute little witch's hat.
I didn't add any gems to this because I didn't want it to be lumpy to write on.
Here's a list of everything I used (Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted):
Other: Party Alphabet dies, Stampin' Blends markers, Clear Wink of Stella
I hope you are inspired to create some of your own tags and journals!
You probably got here fromAmber's post, and the next stop is Joyce's post. If you want to start at the beginning, go to Crystal's post! Please hop on through and check out everyone's projects. This is an amazing group of stampers!
Thanks for hopping with us! If you comment as Anonymous, please leave your name so we know who leaves some love.
Made this to congratulate a couple on buying their first home! I added a Home Depot gift card inside too.
I love a square card, and I needed to make this one extra big to hold the gift card. Card is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", and I did have to mail it in a bubble mailer...which makes me feel safer anyway, because it will have insurance.
I started my design based on the piece of Designer paper that I had - it's Mango Melody, and I don't have any more Mango Melody cardstock. I went with a Thick white card base, and then dragged my Mango Melody ink pad along all four edges of the card front - no one will know!
Lots of layers with this one, but it's really pretty simple. I did a lot of watercoloring with ink pads and clear blocks. I smash the clear block into the ink pad to pick up ink, then use a water brush/aqua painter to do the watercoloring. I used Basic White Thick cardstock - not watercolor paper. The ink does not move around much, which is what I like. Ink-blend some Mango Melody around the edges.
White-emboss the greeting and wrap some gingham ribbon around that whole top layer.
Paper Measurements:
Basic White Thick: 5 1/2" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
Basic Black: 5 5/16" x 5 5/16"
Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series paper: 5 1/8" x 5 1/8"
Basic White: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
Basic Black: 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Basic White: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Basic Black: scrap to emboss greeting
Finish off with some Textured Dots.
Supplies you'll need to create these (Stampin' Up, unless otherwise noted. Items may be retired.):
Stamps: Sunrise Sailing, Thanks in All the Things (Unity Stamp Co - Kit of the Month Aug 2024)
Ink: Mango Melody, Midnight (Catherine Pooler), Versamark, various (to watercolor)
Paper: Basic Black, Basic White (Thick & Regular), Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper
Other: Black & White Gingham ribbon, White embossing powder, Textured Dots
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Submission #68 for me. It's been a while since my last Craft Roulette Challenge.
Find Craft Roulette on YouTube @CraftRoulette, subscribe to their channel, and play along when you can! Every week is different and lots of fun! You never know what the wheel will give for parameters. Watch the show over the weekend, if you can't catch it live.
Episode #281 parameters, and how I met them:
Project: 4" x 6" card
Colors: Coffee Aisle - I picked the colors from these Coffee Lovers papers
Element: From a Tree - I'm guessing jute twine comes from a tree, but all of this paper certainly does!
Random: Outside the Line - I ink blended outside the line of my ripped edges
Pretty simple card. I let the papers and the tag do most of the work for this card. I'm so glad I have some Tempting Turquoise cardstock left! It's been retired for a lot of years, but it goes so well with this patterned paper!
Paper Measurements:
Tempting Turquoise: 6" x 8", scored at 4"
Early Espresso: 3 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5 3/4", for inside of card
Coffee Lovers Papers (print #1): 3 5/8" x 5 5/8"
Coffee Lovers Papers (print #2): rip about 1 1/2" and then trim the sides off.
Tempting Turquoise/Early Espresso: scraps to stamp/cut greetings
I added a small tag that I just got in my latest order from Unity Stamp Co. Added some ink to those edges as well as an eyelet.
I finished up with some Pecan Pie Ribboned dots.
Supplies you'll need to create these (Stampin' Up, unless otherwise noted. Items may be retired.):
Stamps: Heart of Autumn stamps & dies (Unity Stamp Co)
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Early Espresso
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Early Espresso, Basic White, Coffee Lovers Paper pack (Unity Stamp Co)
Other: large eyelet, jute twine, Pecan Pie Ribboned dots
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Happy Halloween?! Yes, it's early for Halloween, but I wanted you to be prepared for when some new Spooky Sweet products go on sale Sep 3rd as Online Exclusives. I only had the Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series paper pack to create this mini album. You will have MORE product choices: a Spooky Sweet Specialty Paper pack AND Sticker Sheet, a Sweet Halloween Scrapbooking Workshop kit, a Sweet Halloween stamp set, and a Sweet Halloween 12" x 12" Two-Tone cardstock pack....check my online store on Sep 3, 2025 to see these coordinating products.
Meanwhile, check out this absolutely adorable Halloween Accordian Scrapbook Box that I made! I made my prototype album using the Storybook Moments and Timeless Plaid paper packs almost 2 months ago. Check out that video here. I was inspired by Ginny over at @PollysPaperStudio on YouTube. I love her projects!
I did make a few changes for my Halloween box. Mostly to the inserts. I changed up some sizes, which may end up being too much when I go to add pictures...but for now, everything fits in the pockets nicely. I made more photo booklets to hold more pictures. If I can get 3 pictures in each booklet, this scrapbook box will hold 36+ pictures. That's crazy AND amazing!
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.
If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
I'm going to show pictures of the scrapbook box, and then list all of my paper measurements but you're definitely going to need to watch the video for assembly. It's a pretty quick project to put together, and have I mentioned - cute?! hahaha!
Top view, showing all of the inserts.
Side view, showing how each group of inserts fits in a pocket.
Back of the box - I wanted to be able to see that black cat. :)
Pictures of each batch of photo booklets and mats. I added some of the ephemera pieces to each thing, making a tuck spot wherever possible. The idea is you can add a picture to the fronts, if you want. Or tart them up with some "Happy Halloweeen" stamping, or add labels....do whatever you want!
I used (6) pieces of Basic Black, and (2) pieces each of Petunia Pop, Pumpkin Pie, and Granny Apple Green to make this project. I may have used some scraps for the front of the box embellishments. I also used about 1/2 of the pack of Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series Paper.
Paper Measurements:
Accordian pockets:
Basic Black: (6) 3" x 11", scored at 3", 8"
Back of Box:
Basic Black: 5" x 10", scored at 5"
Spooky Sweet DSP: (2) 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
Front of Box:
Basic Black: 5" x 6", scored at 3"
Spooky Sweet DSP: 2 7/8" x 4 7/8"
Side Pieces:
Basic Black: (2) 3" x 5", scored at 1 1/4", 3 3/4"
Spooky Sweet DSP: (2) 2 7/8" x 2 3/8"
Box Base:
Basic Black: 5" x 10 1/2", scored at 3", 5 1/2"
Photo Booklets/Tags: (You will be able to cut ALL of these cardstock pieces out of TWO 8 1/2" x 11" pieces each in the 3 colors)
Petunia Pop/Pumpkin Pie/Granny Apple Green: (2 each) 4 1/2" x 9, scored at 4 1/2"
Spooky Sweet DSP: (6) 4 3/8" x 4 3/8"
Petunia Pop/Pumpkin Pie/Granny Apple Green: (2 each) 4" x 8", scored at 4"
Spooky Sweet DSP: (6) 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Petunia Pop/Pumpkin Pie/Granny Apple Green: (2 each) 3" x 4"
Spooky Sweet DSP: (6) 2 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Just to show the front of the box again, so you can see how I decorated it using some circle die-cuts, embossing folder, ribbon, and then some of the die-cuts. If you wait to buy the DSP pack with Sticker sheet, or the stamp set, you will have more options to choose from. I added some old Stars that I had.
I also introduced a set of dies from the Sep-Dec 2025 Catalog - Words for the Season. I cut 3 layers of Basic Black, glued them together, and then ran Clear Wink of Stella across the words. NOTICE that the "H" is separate from Happy and Halloween. That's how the dies are designed, and I showed that in the video. I did not realize that when I bought the dies.
Stamps: none
Ink: none
Paper: Basic Black, Petunia Pop, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Spooky Sweet Designer Series papers
Other: Words of the Season dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Dotted Circles embossing folder, Petunia Pop 3/8" ribbon, Stars, Clear Wink of Stella
This little scrapbook box is perfect for ANY occasion! I can definitely see one for Christmas, birthdays, graduation, even showers of any kind.
Give this a try!
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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