I’m having a ton of fun with the new First Frost bundle in the new Holiday catalog!! Today I want to share layered die cuts with First Frost cards that can be used for all occasion cards or Christmas cards.
How many times have you said that you do not need another stamp set that is all flowers? I know I say it all of the time, and every time I cave and buy another. I am here to tell you that yes, you need another “flower” stamp set. This is a must have if you are a flower stamping lover like I am. It’s stunning, it’s beautiful, it’s gorgeous–there are not enough words to describe this one. But most off all, it’s easy to get great results! It is called First Frost and you can find it on page 37 of the 2018 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.
Honestly, I would not call it a “holiday” stamp set. It’s a great all around, year round, multi-occasion stamp set!!! For my projects I just used the greeting stamps in the set, but you could easily use any greetings for a multitude of card sending occasions!
Layered Die Cuts with First Frost
Let’s Start with a Video
As I often do, let’s start with a video. Pictures do not do these cards justice like you will see in the video. I also share a bit about my “designing brain”, as I like to call it, showing you where I begin with stamp sets that have a lot of “parts & pieces” like this one.
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Featured Card in the Video
This is actually the last card that I made when I was creating, but make sure to scroll through this whole blog post to see the other 3 cards I made!
Make sure to watch the video so you can see how I put it together.
Card Recipe
- Sahara Sand Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score & fold at 4 1/4″
- Merry Merlot: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8′
- Soft Sea Foam: 3 3/4″ x 5″
- Whisper White: 5/8″ x 3 3/4″ + scraps
- Tranquil Tide & Pear Pizzazz Scraps
- Linen Thread
The embossing folder I used is the SUBTLES–MY FAVORITE and go to folder!
How My Creative Brain Works
Whenever I get a new stamp set, especially one with a lot of pieces, I like to gather a small grouping of ink pads and coordinating cardstock. From just those few basic supplies I will play around and make several different cards–all using the same things. You will see as you look at all 4 of the cards that I made, they use the same cardstocks & inks, but look very different. That is one of the great things about Stampin’ Up! stamp sets is how you can do so many different things with just a few supplies!
Here are the ink pads that I used. Just these 3 for all 4 cards!
And here are the cardstocks that I used.
First Card I Made
Like I explained in the video, I stamped and cut out a whole bunch of all the different pieces in this stamp set. Then I just started to arrange them on different backgrounds and in different groups. This is the first card I made. The background is embossed using the TIN TILE embossing folder. Oh my, another soon to be favorite!!!! love love love it!
Here is a look at when I was first putting all the pieces together. I just started laying them down and used scotch tape to hold in place.
and I just kept adding pieces and building my design.
Card Recipe
- THICK Whisper White Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score & fold at 4 1/4″
- Whisper White: 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Scraps: Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot, Pear Pizzazz
I hope you are seeing a bit of the process I used when designing these types of cards. Here are 2 more cards that I made from all the pieces I first stamped and cut out:
Card Recipe
- Soft Sea Foam Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score & fold at 4 1/4″
- Soft Sea Foam: 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Scraps: Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz
Card Recipe
- Sahara Sand Card Base: 4 1/4″ x 11″, score & fold at 5 1/2″
- Scraps: Whisper White, Soft Sea Foam, Tranquil Tide, Pear Pizzazz
What do you think?
Do you like these cards? Are you ready to add this gorgeous floral stamp set to your collection??? Let me know if you have any questions–I love to hear from my readers!
Want To Make These First Frost Cards?
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I love the First Frost stamp set too! And one of the reasons is just like you said….because you can use it year round.
Just put any greeting with it and you will have cards for all different occasions and seasons. It’s a great stamp set.
I just love the First Frost cards that you made….absolutely stunning. Can’t wait to get my set. Thanks
Thank you–you will love that set. So many different looks you can get.
I love the nested dies for the sentiment. Is this the only die set with that. I can’t identify another one in the catalog.
Thanks
There are a few other die sets that “labels” for the words….check out Lilypad Lake on page 133, Petal Palette on page 119 (dies on page 218), and Stitched All Around on page 17. Is this what you are asking???
That is not what I meant. With Frosted Bouquet thinlits, you showed a thin,thin die that cut a piece that nested inside the other die, so you could cut a contrasting piece to create a tiny border around when the smaller one was placed on top. It was for the words. I wondered if there are other die sets with this feature. I really like that. Thanks
Sorry Mary, I was confused but now I understand. No, this is the first time they have designed dies like this.
Such a new approach to creative card design. Your ideas are so exciting. Thanks for the great site.
I’m so happy that you like this; thanks so much Caralyn!!
Love your video Jackie. I will be ordering that Bundle. Hope it will not retire. So many great sets in the Holiday Catalog. Thanks for sharing First Frost.
Thanks so much Margaret. You will have so much fun with this bundle and I’ll say, ‘Me too’ I’m hoping it carries over too.
Hi Jackie, When will I be able to watch your fun fold triangle card? It didn’t show up with your original card and you had a message to say it would be sent soon.
Cheers.
Margaret
Hi Margaret, It will be posted on Monday.
Thank you so much
You’re welcome 🙂
I am so excited to be able (hopefully)to get the new stamp snowflakes bundle tomorrow! You so many amazing videos on ‘how tos”.
Thanks for all you do.
Dianne
You’re so welcome Dianne! I know you’re gonna love this new limited edition bundle :)!!!
Ooops, I commented on the wrong post!
But that’s ok, I’m super excited!
Dianne
No worries, Dianne! I knew which post you were referring to…the Snowflake Bundle Available in November 2018!!!! 🙂
Loved the video. Ordered both stamps sets and the dies. Can’t wait to get them. You do a great job.
Thanks so much Kathryn! You’ll love this set!! 🙂
Jackie, Thanks for a great tutorial! I really liked how you went about stamping and cutting lots of parts before you began to make a card. Your cards are lovely.
Thanks Joan; I’m so glad you liked this card. Thanks so much for watching!!
Beautiful and creative Cards!!! Thanks for sharing how you created them and sharing the measurements too.
I’m so glad you liked these Glenda! Thanks for watching!!
Wonderful! Love the format… five minutes is awesome for such a pretty card! Great job, Jackie!
Thanks so much Patricia! I’m so thrilled you like this card. Give it a try!!
i’m all about simple and easy but yours holds elegant along with it. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing it with us!
What a lovely compliment!! Thanks so much Bette!!
Great card that looks fancy but is simple. I will use this for my after Christmas thank you notes!
So glad you liked and will use the idea! Have fun making them! Jackie
Very pretty cards. It takes me forever just to decide what I’m making. A cutting board may be my last purchase.
You’re so right…deciding what project to make is a process for sure!
I haven’t ordered this bundle yet, but I certainly am going to now after seeing your video and samples. Thanks so much for the ideas. Beautiful! Too bad I didn’t see this until now because I won’t be able to get the DSP cardstock that goes with the set, but I think I can try to make my own using the stamps and glimmer spray.
Lisa, Yes…using the stamps and glimmer spray would be very lovely! I’m glad that you like this card.
Loved your video on the fun fold card in the tranquil teal. Really fun. I am ready to try one. Thank you for all the tips and good information.
Yay! I’m glad that you are ready to try this! Have fun!!
Hi,
I have been watching your videos and find them very helpful and fascinating. Keep up the good work!!!
Awwww…thanks! I try to bring fun and easy ideas for you guy–so glad to hear that you are enjoying them!
Love my painted harvest set…thanks for the inspiration..great cards!
Thanks for watching Willa! Have a fabulous day!
love this card could you do one for co ordinating envelope.
Really enjoyed your video! Thanks so much for sharing
Thanks for watching Ginnie!
Love the beautiful cards thanks for ideas—now what about envelopes?
Thanks Kimberly. Decorate the envelopes any way you wish…with stamps, coordinating paper, embossing the flap…wherever your creativity takes you!
Love love love these. I’m still a hand writer and would use the insideto not my not by hand. Writing is becoming a lost art.
Yes, these give more room to write for sure. Enjoy!
Love Love ?your tutorials
Awww, thanks so much. I LOVE that you love them!
Just love, love, love this stamp set, and your cards make it even lovelier. The designs and colours are gorgeous, and you make it look achievable. Thankyou for sharing these beautiful cards.
I’m so happy knowing you enjoyed these cards Susan!
Hi Jackie I enjoy all your videos I’ve only been doing card making for about 3 years and you’ve shown be some great easy and uncomplicated
Ways to make great cards thank you
My question is on this triangle fold card is it possible to make the fold larger to hold a larger inside panel if it is could you please send me measurements to do this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you
Have a blessed night
Beautiful triangle card!!!
I’m so glad you like it!
Thanks Jackie, I think this card was the one I e-mailed you about. So happy to have seen it demonstrated again. Have a Happy 2022.
Nancy
Thanks so much, Nancy! Happy New Year!
Fabulous! Such a great look and so easy!
Thanks!
I like your tutorial very much . What kind of glue do you work with?
Will try making this pattern.
Thanks 😊
I prefer the Tombow liquid glue–the green top one.
I am unable to cut paper diagonally because both my Fiskars & We R score boards have a ledge at the bottom. They cover the bottom of the cutter. I can’t line up the paper for a good cut. How can I correct this ? I love the fold.
I’m so sorry, I only use the Stampin’ Up! Paper trimmer and I’m not familiar with those other brands. Could you use a ruler and draw a line and cut with scissors?
Love them & will sure make some like that !
So happy you loved the projects.
I absolutely love that card, I was looking for a special card to send my sister home I haven’t seen in a few years. I just found the card thank you so much.
Yah! I’m so glad I could help inspire your card to send!