Framed Florets Stamp Set

Alternate Friendly Gnomes Cards

My alternate Friendly Gnomes Cards, without gnomes!

Gnome Or Not?

Are you looking for alternate Friendly Gnomes Cards? Or are you already missing the Friendly Gnomes?

The Friendly Gnomes Stamp Set and coordinating Gnomes Dies were the focus of my weekly Card Class From ME. But, not everyone loves gnomes…gasp! That’s why I came up with alternate Friendly Gnomes cards.

Now, if you are a gnome fan, you have probably watched my card class (or click here to check it out!). You may have seen all my cards this week featuring the Friendly Gnomes (check out my latest blog post here!). You are probably ready to buy the Friendly Gnome Stamp Set and Gnomes Dies to get my Gnome Card Class for FREE (Need all the details? Click here!).

Gnome-less Cards

Friendly Gnome Card Kits.

Sometimes it is hard to imagine my designed cards to be anything other than what they look like when I demo them. You may see me make a card showcasing a gnome, and think that the card has to have a gnome on it.

I am here to prove that wrong, with my alternate Friendly Gnome Cards. Let’s take a look at the exact same “gnome card kits” and other options when it comes to card making, just in case you don’t want to make gnome cards.

Alternate Card #1

Alternate Friendly Gnomes Card #1

Purple is always a great choice in cardmaking, whether you are using gnomes or not! My first card from my Friendly Gnomes Card Class also featured the Floating Eclipse Technique. Check out the post here.

Once I took the gnome out of the picture, I replaced him with an awesome sentiment. This one comes from the Covered In Sunshine Stamp Set. I used the same piece of White Cardstock from the kit to stamp my words in Blackberry Bliss Ink.

FUN FACT: The day I made this card was not a Covered In Sunshine kind of Maine day. We had 17″ of snow while I was stamping away in my craft room.

I did pull additional cardstock in White, Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Blackberry Bliss to create the flower and leaves for my alternate card (not part of the original card kit). Some of my favorite punches are the Medium Daisy and Bough Punches!

Alternate Card #2

Alternate Friendly Gnomes Card #2

I was really excited to share this alternate card! This one really is all about the designer series paper. In fact, I flipped the original design with the Calypso Coral and Fresh Freesia flowers over from my gnome card, to show off the yellow print on the opposite side for my gnome-less card.

Another wonderful feature about this card is that the Favored Flowers DSP is a FREEBIE during Sale-A-Bration, and I pulled my large flower elements from this pack. During my live demo, I shared that the coordinating Fragrant Flowers Dies help you make quick work of creating instant art, when you die cut the bold and beautiful images from the paper.

Favored Flowers DSP and Fragrant Flowers Bundle.

Alternate Card #3

Alternate Friendly Gnomes Card #3

I didn’t have to work too hard to switch up this card from one with gnomes to one without. Because I wanted to keep this one “birthday themed”, I chose the Framed Florets Stamp Set to use for a sentiment pull-piece. I added a flower and leaf stamp too, but this is hidden inside the Mini Envelope Pocket in this picture.

To see more on my original magical gnome birthday card, click here.

Get Your Friendly Gnomes Card Class From ME

While my Friendly Gnome Card Class is coming to an end, there is still a little time left for you to earn your card kits for FREE. Once you get them home, you decide if they will have gnomes on them…or not!

To see the video from my online class, click this link. For more details on what is in this week’s class from Maine and how to get yours, click here.

I will be sharing just a few more cards featuring the Friendly Gnomes. Be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook for more card making inspiration. And look forward to another great card class coming in the week ahead!

Fitting Florets Card Class

Fitting Florets Card Class Cards

NEW: Fitting Florets Collection

The Fitting Florets Collection has just been released! Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have had the opportunity to play with this collection for a month now. It is time for customers to join in on the fun!

Some of the items in the Fitting Florets Collection will still be offered for sale when the January-May 2023 Mini Catalog debuts. That includes both the Framed Florets Stamp Set and the Framed Floret Dies. When you buy them together as the Framed Florets Bundle you will save 10%.

Framed Florets Stamp Set
Framed Florets Stamp Set
Framed Florets Dies
Framed Florets Dies

Limited Fitting Florets Items

During this early release of products from the Fitting Florets Collection, there are some that will be available only while supplies last, or thru January 4, 2023, whichever comes first. This includes a stamp set, Framed and Festive, that can stand alone, without the Fitting Florets Collection. It is perfect for your Christmas card needs!

Framed and Festive Stamp Set
Framed and Festive Stamp Set

The consumable items that are limited in quantity and/or time are the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper and Gold Adhesive Backed Swirl embellishments. The paper is so lovely, invoking springtime thoughts. And yet there are a few designs that work for the Christmas season too!

Fitting Florets DSP
Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper
Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls
Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls

Fitting Florets Card Class

During my live card making demonstration, I shared 3 cards using this amazing collection! You can watch the class here.

For my first card, I shared a fun-fold design and created a very lovely birthday card. This was really quick to put together, and provides a great “wow” factor. The oval dies I used here are very versatile. Here is a look at the finished design.

Fun fold birthday card from Fitting Florets Card Class.

Fitting Florets Christmas Cards

For my next 2 cards, I showcased how to use the Fitting Florets DSP and create seasonal cards in fun color combos. I tackled the Evening Evergreen Card first, stepping it up with lots of gorgeous gold accents. I used the fanciest oval die cut, and added in the basic oval die as well.

Evening Evergreen and gold Christmas Card from Fitting Florets Card Class.

And for my last card of this class, I added in something extra cute: a sweet pair of Cherry Cobbler mittens. I just couldn’t resist pairing this color with the Balmy Blue DSP. For this card, I used the oval die that cuts tiny hearts on the paper, rather than cutting an oval out. But that basic oval die works well for layering purposes every time.

Merry Mittens Christmas Card from the Fitting Florets Card Class.

Get Your Card Kits From This Class!

With a qualifying order over $35 in my online store using the Host Code 773YEY33 from November 1-6 2022, I will send you a set of card kits (1 of each design, 3 total) that you can use to recreate these cards at home. Your cards will be easy to put together- I will do all the cutting, die cutting and embossing (but no stamping).

If you miss out on this online class, just look for another one coming soon! You can also see my previous online class here. Join me on Monday evenings at 8pm (EST) for a live class on my FaceBook page, The Maine Stamper. Or watch for my YouTube videos posted shortly after, the The Maine Stamper channel. Hope to see you there!

Color Swap: Who Wore It Better?

I always create a color swap card from my card class. And since it is more difficult to change up Christmas cards with alternate colors, I chose the birthday card instead.

My first card was darker blue and pink, using a Night of Navy card base. And while I changed the tones, my color swap card is also pink (Polished Pink card base) and blue…but Balmy Blue instead of Navy. Here they are for comparison. Which one is your favorite?

Color swap birthday card from the Fitting Florets Collection.