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It’s a “Blast from the Past”!

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Hello stamping friends!  Today is a “blast from the past” layout featuring some of the NEW products from the 2023 Stampin’ Up! September-December Mini Catalog.  Ordering begins on Wednesday September 6th!  Be sure to check the Online Exclusives for 5 new Designer Series Papers.  This new selection of DSP is great for holiday crafting and is ONLY while supplies last, so don’t delay.

Here is a look at today’s “blast from the past” layout.  It is a “mosaic” style technique but gives that panoramic look too!  I hope you’ll give it a try and post your creation on my Create with Brenda Crafters page on Facebook.  Get in to win my monthly give-away drawing using #September2023 with your post.

I have included the demonstration video if you would like to follow along to assemble your card.

Measurements:

  • Card Base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • Solid Cardstock (cut 2) 4″ x 3 1/4″
  • Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 3 1/4″

Thank you for stopping by and I invite you to join me LIVE each Saturday morning on Facebook at Create with Brenda.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

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Let’s Build a Gilded Leafing Focal Point!

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Coffee & Create with Brenda- Episode #385


Hello stamping friends!

Today’s project builds a gilded leafing focal point featuring the Garden Walk Designer Series Paper coming out the week of September 6, 2023, in the Stampin’ Up! September-December Mini Catalog. You are going to LOVE the new products offered in this catalog.  Here is a look at today’s card and a demonstration video too!

 

Measurements:

  • Card Base 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • Focal Point 2 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
  • Focal Matte 2 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
  • Solid Cardstock 3 1/2″ x 4 1/4″

Supplies:

*GARDEN WALK Designer Series Paper will be available for order starting September 6, 2023!  All other supplies can be quickly and easily added to your shopping cart by clicking the “ADD TO CART” links.

 

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Coffee & Create with Brenda-Episode #384

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Let’s get a little “zany” with the Zany Zoo Bundle by Stampin’ Up!  I come to you LIVE each Saturday morning at 9am central on Facebook with a card layout or fun-fold card featuring the current catalog and online exclusives from Stampin’ Up!  If you are not on FB, you can catch the replay over on YouTube following the live.

Here’s a look at today’s card with a demonstration video if you would like to give it a try and follow along.

The measurements for today’s card are as follows:

  • Card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
  • Basic White Cardstock cut at 3″ x 4″ and another at 3 3/4″ x 5″ for the insert.

The supplies are listed below and I’ve made it very easy for you to shop with me by simply clicking the add to cart.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to join me next Saturday for more card ideas and inspiration!

 

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Coffee & Create with Brenda- Episode #383

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Hello stamping friends! Welcome to Coffee & Create with Brenda. Grab your coffee and let’s create an easy fun-fold that really packs a “PUNCH“. Today’s card features the Birds Eye View and Sentimental Park stamp sets along with the Inked Botanicals designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! I am so glad you are here, be sure to comment, like and share,

Here is a peek at today’s fun-fold card.  It is a tri-fold card and fits perfectly in an A2 envelope.

I have a demonstration video to share with you and follow along with creating your very own tri-fold card.  I would love to see what you create.  I host a monthly prize give-away over on my Create with Brenda Crafters page on Facebook.  Get your name in the drawing for every card you submit and win great prizes.  This is a private group and is for sharing purposes only.

Measurements:

  • Card Base cut at 10 1/2″ x 4″, scored at 3 1/2″ and 7″
  • Designer Series Paper (cut 2) at 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ and another strip at 3 1/4″ x 3/4″
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock cut at 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
  • Scraps from card base and Very Vanilla for punching circles

Supplies:

Thank you for stopping by and
happy stamping!

 

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Fun-fold with “Scenery” Designer Series Papers

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Welcome to episode #382 of Coffee & Create with Brenda.  I come to you live each Saturday morning at 9am central time on Facebook.  Not on Facebook?  that’s okay!  I upload to my YouTube channel following the live or you can catch it here at CreatewithBrenda.com.

This week’s fun-fold works perfectly with the “scenery” style Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!  Here’s a peek at today’s project and be sure to scroll down to see the additional cards ideas.

Here is a demonstration video for you to follow along:

And… more samples using some of the “scenery” style papers!

Measurements:

Card base 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″, scored at 4 1/4″

Light colored cardstock for the inside cut at 4″ x 5 1/4″

Cardstock cut at 4 1/4″ square -same color as card base, scored at 1″

Scenery style paper cut at 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″, another cut at 3″ x 4″

Scraps for stamping and embellishing the front flap.

 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to hear from you!

 

 

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Trucking Along Fun-Fold

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Welcome to Coffee & Create with Brenda Episode #381.  That’s a lot of Saturday’s and cups of coffee!  Today’s card is a “double z-fold” in a portrait orientation featuring some of the NEW Online Exclusive products by Stampin’ Up!  All products used in today’s demonstration are available for purchase in my online store.

Here is a look at today’s project.  I love the color combination of Crumb Cake, Basic Gray and Smoky Slate.   The first is the closed view of the card so you can see that it fits perfectly in a Medium Envelope.

This view is with the card open, so you can see the double Z. I’ve shared the demonstration video to help with assembly.

https://youtu.be/mWdsRB85U_I

Measurements:

  • Card base cut at 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and again at 2 3/4″
  • Smoky Slate Panel cut at 3″ x 9″, scored at 3″ and 6″
  • Cut 3 pieces at 2 3/4″ square, I chose to cut one of DSP and 2 of Basic White.
  • DSP cut at 1″ x 4 1/4″
  • Scraps for stamping and punching.

Supplies:

Thank you for joining me today and I hope to see you LIVE next Saturday at 9am central time.

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Let’s mix some Patterns today!

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Welcome to Episode #380 of Coffee & Create with Brenda! Grab your coffee and let’s create a mixed pattern layout using the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! along with the Hope You Know stamp set and an Online Exclusive product! I want to give a shout out to Mary Fish (Stampin’ Pretty) for the inspiration on this project.  I am so glad you are here.  Thank you in advance for shopping with me and be sure to add my monthly Host Code at checkout if your order is under $150!

Here’s a peek at this fun and fabulous layout:

AND a demonstration video for you too!

 

Measurements:

  • Card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • Basic White cut 2 at 4″ x 5 1/4″ and another at 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
  • Pattern Paper #1 cut at 3 3/4″ x 5″
  • Pattern Paper #2 cut at 3″ x 3 1/2″
  • Scrap of Basic White for die cutting

Supplies:

 

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Let’s Share a Milkshake on National Ice-Cream Day!

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Welcome to Episode #379 of Coffee & Create with Brenda.  I am so glad you are here.  National Ice-Cream Day is Sunday July 16, 2023 so let’s share the fun Share a Milkshake stamps and dies from Stampin’ Up!  I also feature the fabulous Bright & Beautiful Memories & More card pack and the Card base and Envelope Pack.  These are so reasonably priced and lends itself to easy card making from beginner to advanced crafters alike.  And remember, it’s BONUS DAYS through July 31, 2023.

Coffee & Create with Brenda comes to you LIVE each Saturday morning via Facebook at 9 am central time.  If you are not a fan of Facebook, I upload to my YouTube channel following the LIVE.  I hope you’ll join me next Saturday for more inspiration.  Here is a peek at today’s project and the demonstration replay.

 

Measurements:

  • There really are not measurements for today’s project except to cut the Memories & More card base at 3 1/8″ on the long edge to form 2 notecards.

Supplies:

Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

 

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Keeping it REAL at Coffee & Create with Brenda

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Coffee & Create with Brenda- Episode #374

Hello stamping friends.  This week I kept it “real” with lots of cutting and punching errors.  It happens to all of us at times, but WHY when I am LIVE?  Oh well, I just love each of you and thanks for putting up with my silliness at times…

Here is a glimpse at today’s card featuring the Just My Type stamp set and the beautiful Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!  Did you know that the Designer Series Paper is 15% of for the month of June?  Get it while it’s hot and SAVE!  Click HERE to start ordering and be sure to use my June 2023 Host Code- P96ANXGC at checkout to earn FREE product with qualifying purchase.

   

If you would like to give this card layout a try, here is a demonstration video as well so you can just follow along without all the re-do’s!

Measurements:

  • Card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
  • Basic White insert cut at 4″ x 5 1/4″
  • Designer Series Paper cut at 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
  • Basic White scrap for stamping and die cutting.

Supplies:

 

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Coffee & Create with Brenda-Episode #373

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It’s a Paper Sale! It’s a Paper Sale!

It started June 1st and goes through June 30, 2023.  All Designer Series Papers are 15% off.  That means packs that are normally $12.50 are just $10.62.  The BIG PACK-Delightfully Eclectic is normally $30 and is just $25.50.  Make your list and get your order in.

Here is a peek at today’s Coffee & Create with Brenda fun-fold.  This card is super easy and features the Cheerful Daisies Bundle and the Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and it’s on SALE!

Would you like to give this fun-fold a try?  Here is a demonstration video for you to follow along.

Measurements:

  • Card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 2″, 3 1/8″, 5 3/8″ and 6 1/2″
  • DSP #1- 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ (cut 2)
  • DSP #2- 2″ x 5 1/4″
  • Scraps for die cutting.

Supplies: