Stitched Embellishment Cards + Tips & Tricks + STAMPtember Hop
Hi friends! HAPPY STAMPtember! Today is the celebration blog hop for the AMAZING STAMPtember® event, hosted by Simon Says Stamp!!
If you’ve already been hopping along with us, you should have arrived from the amazingly creative Shari Carroll’s blog! If you are just joining in, I have the full hop order listed at the bottom of the post.
STAMPtember® is a very special time of year and I LOVE the fun, festive atmosphere that this HUGE celebration evokes into the crafting community! STAMPtember® helps promote the love of paper crafting and sparks inspiration into the lives of every crafter, which then touches even non-crafty people because they are receivers of the handmade cards and paper crafting projects that crafters like you and me create! And what is better than spreading kindness and love to the family and friends we have in our lives??
Some of the new products in this year’s STAMPtember® release include these ADORABLE Plush Dies: Little Owl, Gentle Fox, Sweet Elephant and Deer
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These Plush dies are really fun to use with felt to create cute little critters, ornaments and more! But I also love to use these dies outside of the “usual” way and make embellishments for my cards instead!
In today’s video, I’ll be walking you through some tips and tricks on how to build these little cuties, as well as share some of the techniques I used on each card, such as:
Making dimensional snow…
Creating a fun die cut background and altering the die cut pieces to make new shapes…
Making little flower embellishments and creating a debossed background…
Tone-on-tone background stamping…
And a lot more!!!
So make sure you tune into the video below to see these dies put into action! I also used a bunch of other new STAMPtember® products on these cards, including the Birch Tree Window die, the Arctic Christmas stamp set, the Hydrangea Blooms stamp set and the Tiny Dots and Hearts background stamp!
For those of you interested in the floss I used and how I store them: I use the Janlynn Cotton Embroidery Floss, stored in my Darice Floss and Needle Organizer. I wrap each floss skein around a plastic bobbins to prevent tangles; I prefer the plastic kind over cardboard because they won’t wear out. This storage solution is perfect for me and the container tucks away easily inside my draw of felt and sewing supplies.
WATCH THE VIDEO
In the video above, I mention a few other videos that might be helpful: see this video to learn how to stitch the felt plush critters together, this video for creating watercolored embellishments similar to today’s cards and see this video for how to create stitched vellum shakers using the plush dies (the last two videos also feature how to stitch them together).
KEEP HOPPING
There is SO MUCH more to see along this fun hop!!! Your next stop is the adorable and oh-so-talented Laura Bassen!!! Be sure to leave comments on every stop… your words make us all so excited and happy to know you enjoyed seeing the projects we created for you!
- Simon Says Stamp Blog
- Kristina Werner
- Jennifer McGuire
- Shari Carroll
- Nina-Marie Trapani <—-that’s me!!! :)
- Laura Bassen
- Debby Hughes
- Yoonsun Hur
- Wanda Guess
- Suzy Plantamura
- Yana Smakula
- Amy Rysavy
- Lorraine Aquilina
- Kathy Racoosin
- Kelly Latevola
- Sarah Moerman
- Heather Ruwe
- Heather Hoffman
- Nichol Spohrs
DREAM CRAFT ROOM GIVEAWAY
Have you seen the AMAZING giveaway Simon is hosting for STAMPtember??? It’s INCREDIBLE!!! One lucky winner is going to receive a $500 Ikea gift card, over a $1000 worth of Stamp-n-Storage product, as well as tools, stamps, embellishments and more from Simon Says Stamp, Tim Holtz, Sizzix, Tonic, Ranger and Stampers Anonymous! Talk about awesome, right? To enter the giveaway, head on over to the Simon Says Stamp blog here. YOU could be the lucky winner!!!!
PRODUCTS
If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.
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You’re right these new dies are really cute and versatile.
These dies look like so much fun, can’t wait till I can get my hands on them, such fun things to make with them!
what a great project will have to try that
Love your bright, fun characters.
Wonderful tips and tricks video, Nina! All of these cards are just adorable!!! Thanks for the inspiration!! ☺️
Your video is chuck full of wonderful information, not to mention the most adorable cards. So glad I hopped by.
Oh my! Love that you integrated many “crafts” into your cards and that you explained everything so well!
The little plushies are so cute!
Love your cards… they are adorable, especially that previous elephant!! TFS.
Love love love all of these new plush dies, especially that adorable elephant!!!!
Fantastic cards! I love all the stitching on all of them! What a fabulous Stamptember this is turning out to be!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! :)
Very cute cards.
This is totally ADORABLE!!!! :-)
Thanks for the great idea and embellishments wtth these cute plush dies!
I love the cards you made with the little critters.
The colors are beautiful. My favorite is the elephant.
Really cute plush animals to add lots of interest to your cards. Thanks for sharing.
Love the plush dies! They are on my wishlist!
Hi Nina Marie, I love the Plush Wafer Dies. I especially love the cute Owl and Fox cards you created. Thanks so much for your tutorial videos and your hard work. TFS 🙂
Cuteness OVERLOAD! These are all so amazing! Each one is a little work of art!
wow wow wow!!! You rock my friend!
your cards are so adorable especially the elephant one super cute!
I love the cards with the Plus dies!! What a great idea to use the Plus dies on cards and cut them out of paper instead of felt. All of the cards are just adorable!!
These plush die cuts are so cute, love your cards.
Lovely card design’s, thanks for sharing them!
What a creative way to use plush dies!
Adorable!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a felt card like this.
Adorable, especially the fox!
Love your cards!
I have to try this technique, this is my first time viewing. Love the little bird!!!
Your cards make ME smile!
The addition of the stitched dies really makes these cards so special – as well as adorable!
Love these stitched cards! They are all so stinking cute!
Such cure & fun cards. I love the way you used the dies and felt.
Those are some really cute cards!
The stitch fun work is great!!! Love the idea.
What fun :o)
Very cute little critters.
Adorable!!! your critters are super cute…
Your cards a really cute but I just am not into the needle work.
Adorable little critters.
Oh my goodness Nina-Marie!! Now I want these too! They are so cute!! I always love your videos!
These are just too cute! love them.
Adorable ways to use these plush dies.
Cuteness overload!
Great share… I love these card ideas the fix is sooooo super cute great share! Happy Stamptember! Hoppin along hugs!
The colorful floss was a nice touch!
These look really cute! Thank goodness you didn’t ask us to pick a favorite…lol
These are adorbable!
Cute cards; little ones will enjoy receiving thme!
These little critters are too cute. Thanks for sharing.
Adorable little critters that can be used in a variety of ways. Nice ideas!
WoW this is all way to cute, love, love it.
Too cute! Loved the plushies
So cute, thanks for sharing and inspiration:-)
Those are so cute. It’s a great way to introduce kids into crafting and sharing cards with their friends. Thank you.
Such cute cards! Those dies are adorable.
These are adorable!!!
Super cute cards!
Super adorable!!! :o)
Such cute critters and very clever what you did with them!
These are so sweet! Thanks for the video!
Love these darling little stitched critters!
I always skip over the plush dies because I do not do them, but I love what you did with papers!! I may have to pick up one or two of these now! Thanks for sharing your cute, fun cards-and all those tips!!
Such cute creations with the plush dies.
Super cute cards! I love the idea of using the plush dies to make card embellishments :)
You little stitched critters are darling.
Nina-Marie, these are so adorable and love each of their little faces!
Those are so cute! Love how you added them to cards :)
These are so cute- love the elephant with the polka dot ear.
What great little animals! Super cute! :)
Darling cards. The stitching adds such a fun element.
Nina-Marie these little critters are adorable! Great idea – whoever thought of the plastic bobbin-cards for floss!
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OMGosh the fox! The Owl! The Fox holding the heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re killin’ me Nina Marie!!!!!!!!!!
Nina-Marie, your adorable card designs are so unique and your choices of color and cardstocks are refreshing! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
sooo cute!!!
The plushies are adorable! I especially like the little reindeer, he’s just swoon worthy!
Love all your cards, and thanks for such a detailed explanation of different tricks in your video! :) ~Andrea
So cute!
So clever to use the plushies .on cards
These really have an old fashioned homey look. Thanks
beautiful card!
Love seeing how you have used the plush dies!! Such adorable cards.
So very cute! I love these critters! They work great with paper too! Thanks for the idea! Happy STAMPtember!
Thank you for sharing your cards. They are all adorable.
Just too sweet. There is so much one can do with the plush dies.
Your cards are so cute! I really love the idea of using stencils to de-emboss backgrounds – never would have thought of that! Thanks for the inspiration!
Nina Marie, you’ve truly outdone yourself here girl! These cards are incredibly creative! I’m loving the plush dies at SSS and now you’ve enabled me to purchase another one LOL. I’m off to watch your tutorial now! Thanks so so much for sharing Nina!
These are so cute!!
Just love your stitched cuties :)
These stitched dies look fabulous!
So cute. Thanks for sharing.
Llinda D.
These are so adorable!!!
Can’t believe how adorable these are!
Love the little animals. Stitching is a hobby that comes in after card making.
Your ideas will make some great gifts for a set of twins boys that are arriving
in October.
thanks for sharing.
I love the plush dies in this release. I love your idea of making them out of papers for cards, thank you for that. Also just wanted to say thanks for the Arctic Christmas stamp set – just adorable.
those dies are adorable , especially the fox, he’s my favorite, I have a friend who’s last name is fox, so…..might have to get it lol
Oh so much fun!! Know I will be adding to my collection of plush dies soon!! Thanks for sharing!!
What an awesome job you did! I love the owl!
These cards are too cute. I love the real stitching.
Oh my goodness, what you made with these dies is amazing! So cute & fun!
I love all the felt dies. Your cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing all your tips and techniques.
CUTENESS GALORE!!!
LOVE your cards Nina-Marie, the designs are FUN and the stitching a FABULOUS accent!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and floss storage … mine is pretty tangled and needs some tending :)
Oh my goodness! Cuteness overload!!!!
The cards are so adorable and colorful. Even aduls would love to receive the. I know I would!!!
I love the stitching card and little animals they are sooo cute.
Those cards are truly keepsakes! Beyond adorable. Thanks for sharing your time, talent & tips.
Very cute use of the new dies! Love that you turned them into cards!
Wow! Your cards are absolutely stunning!!!
your project is cuuutee
I love the way you stitched the cute Animals
they are cute and so lovelyI especially love the one with stitched background
so clever!
These cards are so unique!Very cute!
So so cute!
Your projects are beautiful
Kathleen
Stop the cuteness :)
I love what you did with the bright fabric and patterns.
Thank you for sharing such fun ideas!
WOW!
Stop the cuteness :)
All your cards are just adorable!
Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas!
These are so precious!
Super cute projects, Nina Marie!
I love the little fox!! It’s cute!!! :) All the cards are amazing! Love them!
Oh wow, your stitched critters are fab!
Amazing cards dear Nina Marie.. I love every single details on your cards. You used so many new Products for me like Nuvo clear drops and Hero Arts embossig powder for snow. I also love embosed background with stencils.. And I must say that I im love with An Arctic Chrismas stamp that you created.Well done! Hugs from Sweden!
Wonderful projects. You did a great job!
Valerija xx
Beautiful cards. You’re very talented.
Your cards are so cute! These dies are giving me more reasons to be tempted into getting a die cutting machine!
I do very few “cute” cards, but these are adorable. I was hoping someone would at least show how they used them. You made the most of them, I must say. Great cards, great hints, and the interesting backgrounds are definitely going into my idea stash. Nicely done!
All of these critters are so darn cute! Thanks for sharing with us!
WOOOWW those are too cute! Thanks for the embossing snow tip!
The stitching looks great.. and really makes the features stand out!
Very cool neat way to use this things. Thank you for sharing with us……
Super cute critters on your adorable cards! Awesome video, thanks!
I don’t normally do cute — but you made these little critters adorable! I love also how you used stencils and background dies for the cards. Thank you for your hints on making snow and using the Nova drops! I can’t wait to see your future endeavors as I subscribed to your blog.
These are delightful! Love the patterns and details!
So cute!
So pretty, love the little reindeer and friends
These are adorable, especially the fox.
What’s not to love about these critters. Love all that stitching and turning them into cards is even more fantastic. Thanks for sharing the new dies with us.
These are super cute…I’d have a hard time giving these cards away.
Love these cut stitched animals.
I love the patterns on the critters! The stitched dies are so adorable!
I love the added dimension and interest the stitching gives! So unique and very pretty!
Wow… these cards are so happy! Thank you so much for the tip on using cardstock when cutting these cute critters from patterned paper. I have a thing about little critter paws, so that fox will probably be mine soon.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing
Your critters are too cute!! I love them!!
Those cards are so different from the norm…such a refreshing change! Loved them
These are all so stinkin’ adorable!!! Love, love, love!!!
Oh cuteness! These are super fantastic!
I love the felt critters and the patterned fabrics you used!
Excellent use of these plush dies Nina! Very creative and tons of fun!!
The cards and critters are so cute. I have never done anything like this, but I want to try, Thanks to you.
wow, wow, wow, what a cute way to use the animal dies.
So stinkin cute!
Just adorable stitched animals. So sweet.
thanks for explaining the plush dies, i was wondering what they were. your creations are unique.
Loved all the Critters Nina! Awesome idea to add stitched borders to them. Adds to their character. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Those little critters are so cute.
I want them all! So adorable!
So cute , love the ideas !
All of these are so very adorable! Hugs, Robin
What adorable cards you made with the new plush dies. I especially love the owl plushie with the new birch tree dies! But the fox is really cute . . .
Very cute! TFS!
These embellishments are so adorable. And versatile!
These are absolutely adorable! Great way to show how versatile these dies are.
So cute
Cute critters.
Adorable cards !!!
I love the way you have used the plush dies on card bases!! Amazing!
Lots of great techniques–will check out your other videos.
Thanks for sharing your techniques with us! I know what to do with the stitches I have in my stash! I can’t wait to play with the new SSS release!
These are just adorable. Thanks for sharing with us!
Hi Nina,
Wow! That was a show! Great tutorial on using those plush critters to make cards. I really love stitching these days…whether on paper or felt. TY !👏🏻💞
Oh my goodness. To think I have never watched a video by you…nor been to your blog! How did that happen? If it had not been for this SSS Stamptember thingy…I still would not know about you. These cards are precious. I love all the techniques you’ve used…and the different ways to “mix it up” with die cuts, embossing folders, embroidery…just everything. You have a new fan here! Thanks!
Such cute cards and adorable dies! That fox card is just too cute!
All these cards are adorable Nina! I love them! Tfs
Adorable!
so clever and cute – love the elephant! I could use it for my granddaughter. She loves them too. The owl is also adorable. thanks for sharing your creativity!
Second favourite hobby: sewing! Now I can do both😀
Very cute.
Super cute cards
Love these critters!! Such cute, adorable cards! ❤️
Cute stitched critters!
I continue to be astonished at the creativity. Thanks for sharing your cute cards!
Plushies on cards is surprising and cool.
Nina Marie, Love to watch your videos you’re so excited about the projects that are about to be made. GREAT job.
Your stitching on cards is so clever, great use of the dies!
These are so cute! I’ll be back to watch the video later.
Cute! Love the fox~~
Really cute😊
Wonderful fun cards with all that stitching and cute critters. Took me a while to take it all in and I haven’t done much felt or stitching, but this sure inspired me to try it.
Your cards are just so sweet!
Your cards are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques!
Was surprised at what you picked to work with. You did a change up.
this are adorable. Thanks for the inspiration
So colorful and adorable!
Fantastic cards and a really incredible tutorial so full of great techniques and tips, thank you!
Super cute, Nina!!
Love the hero arts embossing powder you used here along with the plush dies to create a wonderful scene.
Such beautiful cards ans critters. I love the fox, so cute with his heart.
Those guys are sweet! Thank you for the tips!
All so cute!!!! Especially love the fox- my favorite!
Oh my! Those are the cutest critters!! Thanks so much for sharing!
OMG!! These are so adorable!!! I am rethinking my choice to not get these dies now!!! Off to hop and then shop!!! TFS!
These are SO SWEET!!! I LOVE each and every one of them.
such a wonderful set of cards, they are so cute
thanks for sharing your talent and creativity
Cute plushies!
Your cards are wonderful. So cute.
So cute!
Kids would love these! And me as well.
Wow, I’ve never seen this!
The plushies are too adorable. I would love to get the whole lot, cut them from felt and make a baby mobile.
As usual, a great post. All these cards are so cute, funny, adorable….. in one word : awesome ! The new HA puffy embossing powder looks like the must-have product for the snow cards !
Could these be any cuter?? Oh my goodness… LOVE them.
I’m currently watching your video as I type this :)
You always make wonderful cards and I LOVE how you share tips and tricks along the way, super helpful as I am new to the hobby!
They are absolutely adorable!!
Nina-Marie: The SSS stitching dies are ALWAYS my favorites. You’ve done such an amazing job, and I can’t thank you enough for blessing us with your talents. I enjoy the SSS blog hops so much, and I always look forward to seeing stitching dies. They’re just the sweetest.
Thanks for sharing,
Karen Letchworth
http://www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Super adorable projects!!
The plush dies are adorable. Love how you’ve used them on cards.
I want! These are adorable, you made it clear they are very versatile.
Wow…. super fun and creative!
So so cute! They’d be so fun for grandbabies.
How cute are your Plush Die critters? Love your designs!
So much cuteness!!!
So adorable!! Thanks for sharing.
Sweet additions for cards!
The plush die creations are adorable.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
so cute!
Nice ideas, cute, cute,cute!
The cards are sooo much fun!! Love all the ideas you showed.
These are adorable and so creative!
Adorable cards for children. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Those have to be the cutest little plushy animals EVER!!! Thanks for sharing :)
very cute video. love the backgrounds you did for each card.
cute cards. thanks.
How cute–I really like these new plush dies.
O I love the fox and the owl and the deer too o so cute. Love the cards.
These are soooo Stinkin’ CUTE!!!! Love the Fox!!!
I love the way you incorporated the plushies into your cards. So cute!
How fabulous! Looks like it took a long time (at least it would for me) to create each and every critter but look how fun and unique then turned out!!!!
These projects are adorable! Love the way you used the stitched die!
Love love love. So creative
These little felt animals are so sweet. Thanks for sharing with us.
Cute cards. Thanks for the tips.
WOW! Gorgeous cards….love them all!
WOW!! Love your cards. I have never used the plush dies but that little fox is on my wish list now as well as the puff embossing powder. Thank your so much Nina for making this very informative video, sharing your techniques and ideas and being part of this awesome stamptember blog hop giveaway.
This is just cuteness overloaded :). Felt embellishments are so adorable.
Your cards are so cute and I love your video with all the tips.
Oh my, how cute are these. Your owl is just gorgeous. I love how you made cards with these. Maybe I’ll have to get into stitching!
Oh, these are so adorable. LOVE your projects:)
Your cards are absolutely adorable. Love the little critters with the embroidered thread. Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a beautiful and blessed weekend.
Hugs,
Shan
These are all so adorable! Hugs, Robin
What a wonderful video, filled with so much information….cards are really cute
Such cute and interesting cards using the stitched dies. Great tips …thanks for sharing.
DebbieC
Wow! I’m so excited…we are expecting twin grand babies in a few months. How perfect are these critters! I must have the elephant first!! Thanks so much!
What a bunch of adorable cards. I really like how you did the stitching on them.
Very cute cards!! Love them all!!
Precious cards and loved the video a lot of awesome tips, thanks
All of your projects are super sweet! Just adorable.
Absolutely darling!
WoW! Such ADORABLE cards! Who wouldn’t love receiving one of these! They are frame worthy! Great use of colors and patterns.Being able to do a little sewing is so fun too! Thanks for sharing!
Nina, you are SO incredibly talented. These are just amazing! What awesome work! TFS!
Keep smiling Nina-Marie! Your cards are great. The Stamptember Release is a Winner!
These cards are so adorable! Great job! So Excited for STAMPTEMBER!
Thanks so much for sharing! What great ideas! I love the uses of the plush stamp dies!
Great cards!!! My favorite is the elephant !! Super cute! Thank you for sharing !
I can’t wait to try the puffy embossing powder! I love your snow effect! I love the reindeer card! The fox card is my daughter’s favorite! All are great and unique!
Oh my goodness, these are adorable!
Such adorable projects! Love these felt embellishments.
How cute are these cards? They are all so cute but I just love the little elephant card and then the owl one is so darn cute too.
OH my goodness… These critters are so stinkin’ cute!!!
Each one of these is absolutely adorable!
Love these! Soooo cute!
OH, these are so sweet and super cute! Love the new animals in the plush line. Love the pattern papers you used.
Simply adorable!!
Thanks for sharing your techniques. Love the cards and the dimension the stitching adds. So fun and so cute.
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration! Such a great informative video!
Great video! So much useful info on techniques and the new release products! Your cards turned out adorable, too! I can definitely see me using these with my kids. They will love them!
Great way to use the dies! Darling cards!
Awesome cards. I love the dies.
Adorable creations !! I especially love that cutie fox!!
How adorable!
Adorable :-)
Wow your cards are beautiful! The one with the reindeer is my favourite!
i love those dies, i think the fox is my favourite. It is so cute how you made him holdng a heart. Thanks for the inspiration. Best from Budapest, Zsofi
How cute !!
Super cute, sewing isn’t my thing but appreciate the craftsmanship!
Lovely photo and lovely card to
Lovely photo and lovely card!
oh my cheese!!! Those are awesome! i want those dies!
SQUEAL!! The New Release is AMAZING and I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the Inspiration!! SO FUN!! LOVED the Video!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
There’s always a special place in our hearts for truly hand made gifts. A card like yours is a very special gift. Most adorable.
Well how fun are these cards! Loving the felt and animals very much! TFS
Lovely Cards Nina. Love the video with the process of using the dies.
Lovely cards…
Oh my goodness that fox is adorable Nina!
Your cards are so sweet. A very clever way to use these dies…with such cheerful results! Thanks for sharing your video-you make it all look so easy!
love what you did with the fox. love it.
I love these plush dies, so cute! My wish list keeps growing …
Such adorable cards and felt embellishments. Love the colours & the patterns on each one of them.