Autumn Days: Shining Fall Birthday ATC

The first frost makes autumn shimmer.

This artist trading card was made for Barbara’s ATC Swap at the Stampin’ Addicts’ 2010 Convention Meet & Greet.  Though small in size, the vivid creation packs a lot of sparkle. First, the Autumn Days maple leaf was heat embossed.  With just a touch of Dazzling Diamonds added to the mix, the reflective glaze catches the light with the occasional. . .[Read More]

Table Setting Bigz XL: Autumn Splendor Place Card

Every seat's a place of honor with place cards.

You, dear reader, know that the InkPaperStamps mantra is ‘quick easy cute fun’. But, hand-trimming an Autumn Splendor oak leaf is not quick work.  Hand-trimming six or eight?  You’ve got yourself a good project for TV night. What if, however, that oak leaf is embossed with an added pinch of Dazzling Diamonds and aquapainted in the hues of autumn?   The results. . .[Read More]

Table Setting Bigz™ XL Napkin Tie: Recipe, Blog Candy

Table Setting Bigx XL die + Autumn Splendor = one fine napkin tie!

Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Table Setting Bigz™ XL die produces seven die cuts  (large tag, small tag, place card, large/small leaf, reinforcer, spiral) you can use to create special occasion table top decor and more.  Take, for example, this Autumn Splendor napkin tie, first presented on the Autumn Splendor stop of the recent Stampin Addicts Happy Holidays Blog Hop.