2 Cards with the Stampin' Up! Frosted Forest Bundle from the Online Exclusives Range

Introduction

Good morning, everyone! It is Thursday, the 18th of July. Welcome to another crafty morning. My name is Alisa Tils, and I'm a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Australia. Today, we're going to be exploring the newly released Frosted Forest bundle, which is chock-full of stamps, dies, and more—along with some stencils.

The Frosted Forest bundle, which has captivated my interest since this morning, is packed with creative possibilities. As we venture through our crafting session today, we're going to case a card and give it our own twist by playing with brighter, bolder colors.

Overview of the Frosted Forest Bundle

This bundle consists of various items, starting with the intricate stamp set that features delightful elements such as different types of trees, a charming bird, and heartfelt sentiments. The stamp set includes:

• Two types of trees.
• Sentiments: "No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart," "Thinking of you and how you strengthen my life," "Birthday wishes for a day as great as you are," and "Thank you."
• Dies with both outline and insert designs, which allow for layered and detailed die-cut pieces.
• Stencils that correspond to the stamp set images, facilitating multi-layer stenciling projects.

Crafting the First Card

We'll start by reviewing a card shown on the official website that features a tree design. However, our version today will use different shades of green, aiming for a vibrant look.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the supplies:

• Colors: Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce, and Shy Shamrock.
• Designer Series Paper: Full of Life series, specifically those with gradients from green to other colors like yellow.
• Inks and Tools: Pean Pie and Crumb Cake for defining outlines and various blending brushes.

Steps:

1. Stamping and Blending: We stamped the tree outline in Pean Pie and blended inside using Crumb Cake for the trunk and a combination of green hues for the foliage.
2. Stencil Alignment: Lining up stencils correctly is crucial, especially for multi-layer designs.
3. Layering with Light Colors: We applied a hint of yellow to add depth to the greens, layering colors like Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce over the initial coat.

Crafting the Second Card

Similar in approach, our second card uses different green hues for variation.

1. Marking and Stenciling: Utilizing a clever "V" marking system on the glass mat helped line up our stencils.
2. Color Testing: Before finalizing, we stamped off different shades to choose the best complementary background ink between Basic Beige and Smoky Slate.
3. Assembly: Once our stenciled pieces were ready, we cut and assembled them, using Dimensionals to add depth.

Embellishments and Final Assembly

Finally, we selected bling from our embellishment collection:

• Jewels: Lemon Lime Twist and Shy Shamrock pearls were the favorites.
• Twine: Adding ribbon for detail ensured our cards had a finished, polished look.

By the end of the session, we had two beautifully vibrant cards, perfect companions to each other, each showcasing different shades and crafting techniques.

Keywords

• Stampin' Up!
• Frosted Forest Bundle
• Paper crafting
• Ink blending
• Card making
• Stencils
• Layering techniques
• Designer Series Paper

FAQ

Q1: What’s included in the Frosted Forest Bundle?
A1: The bundle features stamps, dies, and stencils. The stamps include different types of trees, a bird, and several sentiments. The dies offer both outline and detail options, and the stencils are designed for multi-layering.

Q2: What colors did you use in the cards?
A2: We used Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce, and Shy Shamrock, along with some yellow tinges like Lemon Lolly and potentially Crush Curry for blending.

Q3: What background colors worked best for the stamped images?
A3: Basic Beige stamped off was chosen for the background due to its complementary nature to the green hues used.

Q4: How did you ensure the stencils were correctly aligned?
A4: By marking a 'V' on the glass mat, we managed to align the stencils perfectly, making the layered inking process smoother.

Q5: How did you assemble and embellish the final card?
A5: We used Dimensionals for added depth, ensuring the background stamping and stenciled images aligned. Additional embellishments like jewels and twine completed the look.

Feel free to explore your creations with these detailed methods, ensuring your cards pop with vibrant, fresh designs!