Eden's Garden

 Happy Tuesday and happy November! Can you believe October is already over? We are speeding toward Christmas and the new year!

Today marks the release of a brand-new suite of products called Eden's Garden. This suite includes a pre-release bundle from the January-June Mini Catalogue and coordinating accessories that are available only while supplies last. Check out all the goodness that is part of this offering...

To celebrate this new release, I am featuring these products all week long. Check out this pretty card I made...

I absolutely love the softness of the DistINKtive stamp images in this bundle. Now, here's a tip for getting the best possible stamped image...you need VERY little ink with these stamps. Because they are so finely carved, excess ink causes beading of the ink, which can lead to splotchy stamped images. If your ink pads are not super-dry, you'll likely find you get the best results by applying the ink with a sponge dauber. That's what I did for the images on my card and I love the soft result.

Now, let's talk for a minute about the GORGEOUS dies that come in the bundle. They are super-unique...we have nothing else like them and make the most beautiful labels, frames and edges for projects. The label on this card was cut using one of the dies...it is so pretty!

In addition to the stamps and dies, this promotion also includes BEAUTIFUL Specialty Designer Paper with gold foil accents on every sheet. The Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen colour palette is simply stunning and super versatile. I've used a strip of the DSP on this project behind my label, embossing it with the Meadow Moments embossing folder to add subtle texture. 

On the inside of the card I stamped more images and another sentiment from the stamp set. 

I'll be featuring this card and two others using this suite of products in today's Facebook Live @ Five video over on my business page. Be sure to join me as I will showcase all of the beautiful products in this suite. If you miss me live you can catch the replay shortly afterwards on my YouTube channel. 

Thanks for stopping by today...have a spectacular week!

Product List

Produktpaket Eden's Garden (Englisch) [157832] $72.00	Besonderes Designerpapier 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Ewiges Eden [159996] $20.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $12.00
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574] $12.00	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $20.00	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778] $10.25	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $10.25
2021–2023 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [155639] $20.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $7.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Meadow Moments Embossing Folders [153126] $11.00
Simply Elegant Trim [155766] $10.25

Merriest Moments

 Happy Tuesday...the LAST ONE of October! Have you started your Christmas cards yet? I know many people get annoyed by those of us who start thinking Christmas before Halloween, but when one has to hand make upwards of 200 cards, one has to start early, right??

I helped several folks get started on their holiday crafting this past weekend at my Heartwarming Holidays Virtual Retreat. We had a great day making cards, decor and gift items and a photo display, all using the Merriest Moments bundle from the Holiday Mini. Here is a sampling of what we made...

Everyone had a wonderful time making these pretty projects! I had such fun designing them that I decided to feature the Merriest Moments bundle all week! Check out this pretty Christmas card I made...

Do you recognize that gorgeous Designer Paper?? Unless you are a demonstrator, you likely don't! It is a brand-new, limited release product that will be available starting November 2nd, 2021 as part of the Eden's Garden promotion. The paper pack is called Ever Eden and it is utterly stunning! Featuring patterns in Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen with gold foil accents this paper will take you through the holidays and right into spring and summer. I thought it worked perfectly with the gorgeous die-cut from the Merriest Moments bundle...what do you think?

Now if you're thinking that background die-cut looks smaller than it should, that's because it is! I did a little resizing to make it work behind a smaller label image...I so love the result! The little bitty Soft Succulent sprigs are cut using the Christmas Trimmings dies from another product from the Eden's Garden promotion called Ever Eden Cotton Paper. Now, if you remember the cotton paper we carried several years ago, this  stuff is similar, but lighter weight. It resembles tissue paper with one side that is finished smooth. It's hard to describe, so you'll need to check back next week when I'll be featuring these new products, both here on my blog and on my weekly Facebook Live @ Five. Here's a closer look at that gorgeous focal image...

Did you notice those pretty red gems? Those are also part of the upcoming promotion and they are SOOO yummy!! 

On the inside of my card I wanted to showcase the beautiful stamp images that are part of the Merriest Moments stamp set. It is so easy to create beautiful festive arrangements with these images! In fact, if you don't have a cutting/embossing machine, the stamp set on it's own is a great investment!

As I mentioned above, I'll be demonstrating this card in today's Facebook Live @ Five at 5 pm ET over on my Facebook business page. Come and join me live...it's always lots of fun! If you miss me live you'll be able to catch the replay on my YouTube channel shortly afterwards. 

Thanks so much for stopping by this week. Have a fantastic day and a fabulous week!

Product List

Merriest Moments Bundle (English) [156783] $73.75	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $20.00
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $10.25	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778] $10.25	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $10.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $44.00
Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780] $9.50