Merry Moose Pair Says Hello

When I invest my money in  a new stamp set there are several things that make me especially pleased with my purchase.  One is when there is a coordinating die or punch to help make my life easier and the other is when I find a way to stretch my use of the set.  That's why I'm really glad I invested in Stampin'UP!'s Merry Moose stamp set and matching Moose Punch. 

This is perfect for anyone who loves the woods and the outdoors.

Its perfect for masculine cards, but its versatile enough to use for anyone.

There are several ways to stretch the use of the Merry Moose Stamp Set and Punch.

1. Instead of using designer paper you can use one of the stamps to create your own background
2. When you punch an image you can be flexible with the direction it faces.
   don't you LOVE that copper paper?  

Here's similar card with just one moose.

I really do love the copper paper 

and it makes a great frame for the moose focal point.

Here's a trick

instead of using a large piece of the copper sheet as a frame, I simply backed the moose focal point with 4 small strips of the copper paper.  It was a great way to use up small scraps and gives an really interesting look to the frame.

As long as we're talking tricks, did you notice the rhinestones on the two cards?  The first card with the pair of moose I just used the plain rhinestone. For the second card with the single moose I colored the rhinestone to match the copper paper.  You can color the plastic rhinestones with an alcohol marker like Stampin Blends.  It's an easy way to get a professional coordinated look to your projects.


I've really had fun with the moose set and ended up making
over 2 dozen moose cards which you can see in this short video.   


There are product links below if you'd like to purchase the Merry Moose stamp set or Moose Punch, and of course, Stampin'UP! will help you out by giving you a 10% discount if you buy them both together as a bundle!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you got some ideas that inspired you to play.
Have an INKcredible day

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Merry Moose Bundle [153015] - $31.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] - $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] - $8.75	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] - $7.50	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] - $5.00
Here's A Card Cling Stamp Set [149438] - $22.00	1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch [119868] - $13.00	1-1/8" (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146138] - $16.00	Soft Suede Dark Stampin' Blends  [146875] - $4.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] - $5.00

Merry Moose with a Rustic Look

This Merry Moose Christmas card has a back home country charm to it.

The warm rustic feeling comes from the color combination and all the texture and dimension. The deep green of Mossy Meadow combined with the browns and the Cajun Craze background makes me think of winter vacations up north.

For an added Up North feel I stamped evergreen trees as the background. The evergreen tree image is actually part of the same stamp set with the moose.

There's lots going on with this card that all contributes to the rustic feel. The glittered organdy ribbon adds sparkle and rich texture.  The torn edges on the moose give a casual country feel. The corrugated Soft Suede strip gives added dimension

For the outdoorsy person this is just a feel good card.  The Merry Moose stamp set has a matching punch if you had other projects in mind.  I actually made 14 very different cards using this stamp set and punch. You can see them all here on this video.

This set is so versatile and I love that there's an option for a coordinating punch. Do you like to camp? Are you an outdoors person? Are you an animal lover? Do you have a connection to the woods?  This natural looking animal stamp and with its matching punch were "must have" additions to my collection. Shopping links are below if you want to add them to your own collection.

Thanks for stopping by, have an INKcredible day.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there. This is a great company with wonderful product. I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you. My commission is paid by the company, you pay nothing extra when purchasing product through me.

Because I do appreciate your business, you can earn extra rewards when you shop with me
Just be sure to use the Rewards Code for the month (found in the left pane of the blog) when you place your on-line order.

Merry Moose Stamp Set [150494] - $17.00	Cajun Craze Cardstock [119684] - $8.75	Mossy Meadow Cardstock [133676] - $8.75	Soft Suede Cardstock [115318] - $8.75	Crumb Cake Cardstock [120953] - $8.75	Cajun Craze Ink Pad [147085] - $7.50
Soft Suede Ink' Pad [147115] - $7.50	Corrugated Embossing Folder [148026] - $10.00	Black 5/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897] - $8.50	1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch [146139] - $16.00	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] - $16.00

Merry Moose Birthday

Today's card features the moose and racoon stamps from Merry Moose stamp set, here to help you celebrate a special day.

Its very conspiratorial how the moose and racoon seem to be talking among themselves to plot something for your special day.  The sentiment comes from a different set because Merry Moose was intended as a Christmas set, but I wanted to use the images for a birthday card.

I love that this set has 2 different size trees. By stamping off (full strength stamp and then stamp again without re-inking) you get the look of a whole forest!

This set turned out to be really versatile, I made over 2 dozen different cards  with it, most of which will appear on my Facebook page and group over the course of the next week or so.  If you like the look of the set, then check my Facebook page on Saturday. I'll have a video posted showing all 14 cards and discussing some of the tips and tricks for making them.

The full product list for this card is at the end of the post. Leave a comment, I'm happy to answer any questions.  Thanks for stopping by and have an INKcredible day.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there. This is a great company with wonderful product. I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you. My commission is paid by the company, you pay nothing extra when purchasing product through me.

Because I do appreciate your business, you can earn extra rewards when you shop with me
Just be sure to use the Rewards Code for the month (found in the left pane of the blog) when you place your on-line order.

Merry Moose Bundle [153015] - $31.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] - $8.75	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] - $7.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] - $8.75	Buffalo Check Cling-Mount Stamp [151372] - $16.00
Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618] - $23.00	1" Circle Punch [119868] - $13.00	1-1/8" Scallop Circle Punch [146138] - $16.00	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] - $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] - $4.00
Soft Suede Light Stampin' Blends Marker [146874] - $4.50	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] - $4.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] - $8.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] - $6.00