{"id":18155,"date":"2026-09-18T10:29:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T23:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=18155"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T00:01:54","slug":"stampin-up-advent-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-advent-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Floral Card with the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is something rather fun about an Advent calendar filled with crafting surprises, and I couldn\u2019t resist opening Door 1 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/12-days-of-creativity-advent-calendar-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stampin Up Advent Calendar<\/a> a little early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little warning before we go any further: this post contains a spoiler for Door 1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advent calendar includes a beautiful floral stamp set, with the images larger than they appear on the front of the box. Behind the first door is a coordinating set of dies containing both outline dies for several stamped images and additional decorative pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For my first project, I decided to step away from the bright colours I\u2019ve been using lately and create something with a softer, vintage feel.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_e02c7a-7d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_e02c7a-7d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stampin Up Advent Calendar\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AC-Day-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Vintage Colour Combination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My colour palette was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secret Sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecan Pie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very Vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very Vanilla is a colour I haven\u2019t used for years, but it was perfect for this card. It immediately softened the overall look and worked beautifully with the deep blue and warm brown tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stamped the floral images in Secret Sea and Pecan Pie, then used a Water Painter to gently move the stamped ink around. This created a loose watercolour effect without completely losing the detail of the images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the stamped ink has dried too much to move, simply press a little ink onto a palette or acrylic block, dilute it with water and add it where needed. Keep the colour light at first\u2014you can always add more.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_203f9e-b4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_203f9e-b4 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-1-2.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Soft Vintage Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take away the harshness of the Very Vanilla panel, I lightly blended Pecan Pie ink around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a handy tip if you tend to blend a little too heavily: hold your Blending Brush towards the very end of the handle. This makes it much harder to press firmly and helps you build a softer layer of colour.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_8df37a-bc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_8df37a-bc size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-2-2.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I then added Pecan Pie splatters with a paintbrush. The size of your splatters can be controlled in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A larger brush creates larger splatters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding the brush closer to the cardstock creates larger spots, while holding it higher creates finer ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_02987b-07 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_02987b-07 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-3-2.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A torn strip of Cloud Cover cardstock added another layer of texture. When tearing cardstock, pull it towards yourself if you want the lighter, rough edge to remain visible.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_e09b6d-b8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_e09b6d-b8 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-4-1.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building the Floral Cluster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flowers, stamped leaves and additional die-cut pieces were layered into a loose cluster across the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When creating this type of arrangement, place adhesive only near the base of the leaves and stems. The upper sections remain free, allowing you to tuck more pieces underneath and gently lift or bend them for extra dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also used only one Stampin\u2019 Dimensional in the centre of each flower. This left plenty of room for sliding smaller elements underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry if every piece isn\u2019t completely visible. Those little glimpses of leaves and die-cut details help the arrangement feel fuller and more natural.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_3b981b-35 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_3b981b-35 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YT-5.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cJust a Note\u201d sentiment was stamped in Secret Sea, then added across the floral cluster. A thick Pecan Pie Jute Twine bow and Antique Pearls coloured with a Secret Sea Stampin\u2019 Blend finished the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stampin&amp;apos; Up! Advent Calendar Day 1 | Vintage Style Card\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ukxn_F2bQ1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stampin Up Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I haven\u2019t created a vintage-style card for quite some time, but I love how this one came together. The floral stamp set offers a lovely variety of images and useful sentiments, while the coordinating dies from Door 1 make it easy to build detailed layered arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/12-days-of-creativity-advent-calendar-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stampin Up 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar<\/a> is available only while stocks last, so don\u2019t leave it too long if you\u2019d like to join in with the surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_cb029e-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_cb029e-ad size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/12-days-of-creativity-advent-calendar-english?demoid=4000014\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/168589.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for Now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18155_8669f4-47 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18155_8669f4-47 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something rather fun about an Advent calendar filled with crafting surprises, and I couldn\u2019t resist opening Door 1 of the Stampin Up Advent Calendar a little early. 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