Here's another example of my "Plain-Jane (basic) card to fancy (stepped-up) card.

Two die-cut images, and embossed panel with a shaded area.  A simple card, but still pretty.

Here's the same basic layout, but with with a splash more color and embellishments.

The above card has a panel of Shimmery White cardstock with blended colors of Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze inks.  The Blending Brushes make it a snap to create an Ombre color effect.

You can purchase all the products used to make this card in my online store.

Nature's Harvest Bundle (English)

[156813]

$53.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101910]

$10.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]

$10.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

I appreciate you taking the time to visit with me today!

Leigh

I used the ornament stamp and die from the Whimsical Trees Bundle to create this slimline Christmas card.  The ornaments were onto Shimmery White cardstock with Staz-On ink.  I used watercolor pencils to add color and then blended with a Blender Pen.  The Christmas Tree dies has a ornament die cut, so I stamped this on a scrap of Shimmery White cardstock and popped it up with mini dimensionals.  The greeting is from the Christmas to Remember stamp set.

Here's a list of the products used to make this slimline card.  Just click on a picture to purchase from my Stampin' Up! online store.

Product List

Whimsical Trees Bundle (English)

[156810]

$51.25

Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)

[156300]

$22.00

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101910]

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

$10.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$12.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Leigh

I recently offered a Fall Step-it Up Class.  The class offered a "Plain-Jane" (basic) card layout and then a "stepped-up" card version.  This was a new class concept for me and everyone loved it!

In preparing for this class, the stepped-up cards weren't an issue for me.  It was the "Plain-Jane's" that I was struggling to create.  Yes, we all love the over-the-top, super fancy cards, but at times fail to see the beauty in the basics - the "Plain-Jane's".  Do you find yourself in the same spot?  I know I do!  

This Thanksgiving Card is pretty simple.  It has stamping, die-cutting and an embossed layer.  A Blender Pen was used to blend the ink after stamping.

This is the stepped-up version.  I added Designer Series Paper that was colored with Calypso Coral Blends and added Very Vanilla Baker's Twine and a Champaign Rhinestone Basic Jewel

Product List of supplies used to make these cards.  You can order Stampin' Up! on my online store.  Just click on a photo below to order.

A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set

[149320]

$39.00

Time Of Giving Bundle (English)

[156762]

$45.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Citnnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[155426]

$18.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

$7.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$7.50

Blender Pens

[102845]

$12.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

[156406]

$10.00

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154881]

$9.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Please leave a comment on which card you like best?

Leigh

• This sale is for one day only - Wednesday, October 20th
• Click HERE for a listing of every stamp set on sale
• Shop the "Stamp Sale" category in my online store  on October 20th, or contact me to place your order

Leigh

I used the Sparkle of the Season for this festive Halloween card.  

My Basic White panel is layered onto a piece of Basic Black and attached to a Mango Melody card base.  I made this card during Sale-a-Bration, so the wreath was cut out using the Be Dazzling paper. I just love the little broom die cut.  The greeting was popped out using the Frightful Tags dies.

Product List

Sparkle Of The Season Bundle (English)

[156765]

$45.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Frightful Tags Dies

[156492]

$27.00

Have great day!

Leigh