Band Together Birthday Card

Isn’t this a pretty card? I used retiring products to make it. These dies are such a steal right now; you won’t believe how much they’ve been discounted.

Watch the video to see how to make this card and some of the products that are on the retiring list.

Tips & Instructions

• Bermuda Bay Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.

• Cut band from Bermuda Bay Cardstock using the Detailed Bands Die. Cut a second band from Basic White Cardstock so you can get the center label piece.

• Stamp 3 flowers tops on Basic White Cardstock with Black Memento Ink. Color with So Saffron and Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends and cut with coordinating die.

• Adhere the Bermuda Bay band to card and cut off ends that hang over (cut from behind).

• Stamp the sentiment on the white label piece with Black Memento Ink and adhere to center of band using Dimensionals.

• Cut 3 branches from Coastal Cabana Cardstock.

• Lay out the flowers to determine placement and adhere the leaves using Liquid Glue. Adhere the flowers over the leaves using Dimensionals on the top flower.

• Add Opal Round to sentiment.

On the inside stamp flower top with Black Memento Ink. Color stem with Old Olive and flower with Flirty Flamingo and So Saffron Stampin’ Blends. Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink.

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Flowering Blooms Thank You Card

I wanted to show you some of my favorite products that will be retiring when the new catalog comes out next week. I love the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder and the Flowering Blooms Stamp Set and coordinating Flowering Dies.

The images in this stamp set are so pretty. I colored with Stampin’ Write Markers right on the stamp to get the pink and green colors.

The Flowering Dies are deeply discounted because they are retiring. They coordinate with the stamps and have some extra dies like the intricate die I used on this card.

The Scripty 3D Embossing Folder creates such an elegant background to any card. This is also on the retiring list and discounted.

Tips & Instructions

• Just Jade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4.

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.

• Cut intricate piece from Just Jade using the Flowering Dies and adhere to embossed layer.

• Basic White Layer 3 3/4 x 2 3/4, stamp sentiment on bottom corner with Magenta Madness Ink. Color the flower with a Magenta Madness Stampin’ Write Marker and the stem and leaves with a Just Jade Stampin’ Write Marker. Breath on the stamp and then stamp on layer.

• Adhere stamped layer to card using Dimensionals.

• Add 3 Magenta Madness Dots.

On the inside stamp the sentiment with Just Jade Ink. I colored the sentiments on the card front and inside using Stampin’ Write Markers but you can use the ink pads if you have them.

Color the flower image with the Magenta Madness and Just Jade Stampin’ Write Markers, breath on it and stamp on inside layer.

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New In Colors and Color & Contour

I used some of the new In Colors to make these pretty cards. The stamp set and dies are from the Color & Contour Bundle. These are all from the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog which launches on May 4!

In the video you’ll see all the new In Colors and hear about my In Color Club. I’ll show you how to make these cards using the Color & Contour Bundle.

Here are the details on my In Color Club. Each month you’ll get the products for one color and at the end of five months, you’ll have them all.

Email me if you want to join or have any questions: patti@pspapercrafts.com

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Pale Papaya Cardstock - cut with the open scalloped rectangle die using the Color & Contour DIes.

• Basic White Cardstock - cut with the stitched scalloped rectangle die using the Color & Contour Dies.

• Stamp the floral image with Black Memento Ink and color with the Dark Pale Papaya and Dark Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp sentiment with Soft Succulent Ink.

• Wrap a piece of the Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon around the large scalloped layer adhering it to the back and adhere rectangle to card base.

• Adhere stamped rectangle using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with ribbon and adhere to card using a Glue Dot.

• Add some Color Jewels near the sentiment.

This card uses the Fresh Freesia color which is so soft and pretty.

I added a layer on the inside even though the card base is white because using the Stampin’ Blends will bleed through to the back. Stamp the flower with Black Memento and color the same way you colored the front.

The new products will be available to order beginning May 4, 2021.

Forever Fern Hello Card

I was going through the Designer Series Papers that are retiring and decided to make a card using the Forever Greenery papers and the Forever Fern Stamp Set.

These papers were one of my favorites from last year’s catalog and they are on sale now since they are retiring. Get a pack before they’re gone!

The images in the Forever Fern Stamp Set are beautiful. It’s a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

Tips & Instructions

• Garden Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - emboss using the Subtle Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Garden Green Background Layers - one at 4 7/8 x 1 5/8 and one at 3 1/8 x 3 1/8

• Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper - 4 3/4 x 1 1/2, adhere to Garden Green background Layer.

• Basic White Square - 3 x 3, stamp image using Merry Merlot Ink, stamping off first. Stamp 4 times towards each corner. Stamp small leaves image with Garden Green Ink, stamping off first to fill in the spaces between the Merry Merlot Image. Adhere to Garden Green square.

• Adhere the rectangle to card base and then the square using Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment with Garden Green Ink on Basic White scrap and punch with Dual Oval Punch. Punch the scalloped oval using the scalloped oval from the punch. Adhere label to center of square.

• Add a Gilded Gem to sentiment.

On the inside stamp images with Merry Merlot and Garden Green Inks, stamping off first to get a lighter image.

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New Catalog / Paper Share / In Color Club

May 2021-April 2022 Annual Catalog!!!

I'm so excited that the new Annual Catalog is here and you can start shopping from it beginning May 4. It’s chock full of beautiful products.

Email me for a catalog - patti@pspapercrafts.com

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Patti’s Designer Series Paper Share

Sample all the new Designer Series Paper from the catalog by joining my Paper Share. You'll get to see all the designs and decide which ones you want more of. I'm always surprised at which papers I use that I didn't think I would. Join by May 3rd to get in on this offer.

Email me to join - patti@pspapercrafts.com

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Patti’s In Color Club!!!

Want to get all the new In Colors without breaking the bank?  Join my In Color Club and get the products for one color per month.  After 5 months, you'll have them all!  Payment will be due the 5th of each month for 5 months. 

You pay $45.00 per month for local pickup or $50 per month if shipped. Each month you will receive the following for one color:

• Full Package of Cardstock

• Classic Ink Pad

• Ink Refill

• Full Roll Open Weave Ribbon

• In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (8 sheets per color)

• Stampin' Write Marker

• In Color Jewels (20 pieces each color)

Add Stampin Blends Combo Pack for $54 per month local pickup or $59 if shipped.

Email me to join -  patti@pspapercrafts.com

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Sketch Saturday - Prized Peony

Today I used the Prized Peony Stamp Set and Peony Garden Designer Series Paper for the weekly sketch challenge. These are great products for a Sympathy Card.

To be honest, I had a hard time with this sketch because I thought it was too busy for me so I toned it down a bit by using just one patterned paper. I like how it turned out. The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I love doing these challenges.

The Peony Garden Designer Series Paper is on the retiring list and you can get it at a discount. The patterns are so subtle and pretty.

Tip & Instructions

• Gray Granite Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding card)

• Peony Garden Designer Series Paper - cut 3 pieces at 4 x 1 3/4 and adhere pieces to card base spacing them out a tiny bit. (Lay them out first to get placement before adhering them.)

• Basic White Cardstock - 1 3/4 x 3 1/2, stamp flower with Petal Pink Ink and sentiment with Gray Granite Ink. Cut bottom using the Triple Banner Punch.

• Gray Granite Cardstock - 1 7/8 x 3 1 2, cut bottom with Triple Banner Punch.

• Adhere banner layers together and then adhere to card using Dimensionals.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Gray Granite Ink and flower with Pink Petal Ink.

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Note: the Triple Banner Punch is on the retiring list and you can purchase it at a discount. It’s one of my favorite punches and I’ll be sad to see it go.

Hand-Penned Get Well Card

I wanted to share some new products from the upcoming Annual Catalog. The Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper is so pretty. I love flowers so this was a must for me.

The stamp set has gorgeous flower images and the sentiment I used for this card is perfect for a friend who isn’t feeling well. There are coordinating dies that you can save 10% on if you purchase the bundle. I didn’t use it on this card but they have some really beautiful dies.

Tips & Instructions

• Highland Heather Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

• Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to white layer.

• Wrap a piece of the new Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon around the layers and adhere in the back. Adhere the layer to the card.

• Cut Basic White Cardstock using the 2nd from smallest new Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Stamp sentiment on the scalloped rectangle using Black Memento Ink. Stamp some small flowers with Highland Heather Ink and the leaves with Mint Macaron Ink, stamping off on scrap first to get a lighter shade.

• Adhere to card using Dimensionals and add some Pastel Pearls.

This designer series paper is gorgeous and its one of the packs of paper you will get in my Paper Share.

Want more info - email me at patti@pspapercrafts.com

On the inside stamp flower image with Black Memento Ink. Color flowers and leaves with Highland Heather and Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends.

The new products will be available for ordering beginning May 4, 2021.

Need a catalog? Email me patti@pspapercrafts.com

Double Gate Fun Fold Birthday Card

The True Love Designer Series Paper is one of my favorites. It’s all black and white and is so classy. I made these Double Gate Fun Fold cards using it.

I’ll show you how to make these cards in the video and will have all the measurements documented in this blog so don’t worry about writing them down.

There’s a belly-band to close the card and add the sentiment. I added a butterfly that I had leftover from another card. You can put anything you have on hand there.

I used two different patterns for the background layers. There are so many choices in this paper pack.

Tips & Instructions

• Basic Black Cardstock - 11 x 5 1/2, score at 1 1/4 & 3 3/8 then flip and score the other end at 1 1/4 & 3 3/8.

• Basic White Cardstock - 2 pieces at 5 3/8 x 1 7/8 and 2 pieces at 5 3/8 x 1 1/8.

• True Love Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces of one design at 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 and 2 pieces of a different design at 5 1/4 x 1.

• Belly Band - 11 x 1 piece of Basic Black and 11 x 7/8 piece of True Love Designer Series Paper.

• Stamp Happy Birthday sentiment on Basic White with Black Memento and punch out using the Postage Stamp Punch. Punch so the sentiment is to the left so there’s room for the butterfly.

• Stamp, cut and color butterfly and add to corner of the sentiment label. I used Light Highland Heather, Pool Party and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends.

• Wrap Belly Band around card and adhere. Adhere sentiment label with butterfly to band making sure the butterfly doesn’t hang over the card.

• Add Pastel Pearl.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Cut intricate butterfly from a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock and adhere to inside.

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Always & Forever Wedding Card

My son asked me to make a wedding card for him for a wedding he’s attending. I knew I wanted to use the Forever and Always Bundle with the True Love Designer Series Paper.

Once I got my supplies together, I decided to use some Vellum Cardstock to soften up the look. Vellum is so classy and perfect for a wedding card.

Tips & Instructions

• Basic Black Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• True Love Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Vellum Cardstock Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Stamp the Always sentiment with Blushing Bride Ink on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock and cut with coordinating die.

• I changed up the “FOREVER &” sentiment to make it “& FOREVER” by covering the “FOREVER” with a piece of Post-It Note and inking up the &. Remove the Post-It Note before you stamp it and stamp on a 1/2” strip of Basic White Cardstock. Do the reverse so you get only the FOREVER sentiment. Cut with rectangle die.

• Lay Vellum over the Designer Series Paper to determine placement of sentiment. Adhere sentiments to Vellum using Dimensionals. Add some Elegant Faceted Gems to the Vellum. Add Liquid Glue behind the sentiments and gems and adhere to Designer Series Paper and then to card base.

On the inside stamp the sentiment from the Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set with Black Memento Ink. Stamp two flowers from Forever and Always Stamp Set on top and bottom corner with the black ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Fine Art Floral

I made this pretty birthday card for this week’s sketch challenge.

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. When I saw this, I was happy because this is one of my favorite designs for a card; so easy to make.

There’s lots of texture on this card with the embossed layer and strip. The Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper even looks like it has texture to it.

Tips & Instructions

• Night Of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• So Saffron Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, adhere to card base

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder

• Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 2 1/2, adhere to embossed layer and adhere to card.

• So Saffron Strip - 5 3/8 x 1/2, emboss with Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card along seam.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White and punch with the Double Oval Punch.

• Punch scrap of Night Of Navy with the larger, scalloped Double Oval Punch and adhere behind sentiment oval. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Add Holiday Rhinestones to sentiment label.

On the inside stamp the sentiment with Night Of Navy Ink. Stamp the floral image above and below the sentiment with Night Of Navy Ink but stamp off on a piece of scrap twice to get a lighter layer.

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Mother's Day Treat Box

I made these really cute treat boxes for Mother’s Day using the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper. I got this idea from Angie Juda from Chic N Scratch.

Watch the video to see how easy these are to make. You can make them for any occasion.

There’s room in there for candy or jewelry or a small gift. You can put something in a cello bag to put in it as well.

Tips & Instructions

• Gorgeous Grape Cardstock - 11 x 3 1/4, score at 4 3/4 & 6 1/4

• Gorgeous Grape Cardstock - 5 x 3 3/8, score each side at 1”

• Cut at each corner to create tabs as shown in the video. Fold sides and glue to create a small box.

• Basic White Cardstock - 4 3/8 x 2 7/8

• Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper - 4 1/4 x 2 3/4, adhere to white layer.

• Using the small circle from the Tasteful Labels Dies, cut circle towards the top of the designer paper layer.

• Watch the video to see how to line up the circle die at the front and back of the box and cut holes. Adhere designer series paper layer to box lining up the hole.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock, cut with Tasteful Label Dies and adhere to Gorgeous Grape Cardstock that’s been cut with the larger Tasteful Labels Die. Adhere to front of box using Dimensionals.

• Cut small flowers using the Hydrangea Dies from Highland Heather Cardstock and use to decorate the sentiment label. Add Rhinestones to the flower centers.

• Put adhesive on the bottom of the box and adhere to center of the box.

• Add candy or gift and tie top together with a bow using the Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon.

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Always In My Heart Anniversary Card

I saw this background on a sample in the Catalog and had to try it. The flowers and leaves are from the Always In My Heart Stamp Set. It’s not just for Valentine’s Day!

This stamp set has great floral images and there’s a filler stamp for each to color them. I didn’t use them on this card but like the idea of having them available. The sentiment for an anniversary is just perfect.

Tips & Instructions

• Flirty Flamingo Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

• Stamp floral and leaf images randomly on the Basic White layer. I used Flirty Flamingo for the darker flowers and then used it but stamped off first for the lighter flowers. The leaves were stamped with Granny Apple Green and Pear Pizzazz Inks.

• Wrap a piece of Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon around layer and adhere to back. Adhere layer to card base.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock with Pear Pizzazz Ink and stamp some hearts with Flirty Flamingo Ink. Cut with Tasteful Labels Die.

• Cut piece of Flirty Flamingo Cardstock with the larger Tasteful Labels Die and adhere behind stamped label. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with ribbon and adhere using a Glue Dot.

I love how this turned out. The colors are so soft and pretty.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Pear Pizzazz Ink. Stamp flower with Flirty Flamingo and leaves with Pear Pizzazz Inks.

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Ice Cream Corner Birthday Card

I made this fun Birthday Card using the Ice Cream Corner Suite products for the monthly tutorial that I participate in.

I collaborate with 11 Demonstrators to create a tutorial pdf with 12 beautiful projects based on a suite. You can get this for free with a purchase from my Online Store or go to the Tutorials at the top banner on this website to purchase it.

I’ll explain more about the Tutorial in my video and show you how to make this delicious card!

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4.

• Ice Cream Cone Designer Series Paper - 5 1/2 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Blackberry Bliss Layer - 5 1/2 x 2 3/4, adhere to card.

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/2 x 2 1/2, adhere to card.

• Cut 3 cones from the designer paper and 3 ice cream scoops from the Rainbow Glimmer Paper and lay out to determine placement. Adhere cones and then adhere the scoops using Dimensionals.

• Basic White Strip - 4 x 7/8, stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink and punch each end with the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• On the inside stamp the cones with Cinnamon Cider Ink, stamping off first on scrap paper to get a lighter color. Stamp the detailed cone image with Cinnamon Cider Ink directly.

• Stamp the scoops with Blackberry Bliss and Bermuda Bay Inks stamping off first to get a lighter shade.

• Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink.

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Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays!!!

I needed to make a quick birthday card today and decided to use some of the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper which is on the retiring list and marked down. Yay!!!

Tips & Instructions

• Old Olive Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 and adhere to card base.

• Basic White Cardstock - cut with largest Stitched So Sweetly Die. Stamp sentiment using Old Olive Ink and adhere to card.

• Stamp 6 daisies on Basic White Cardstock with Bumblebee Ink. I stamped off twice on scrap before stamping on the cardstock to get a light shade. Punch with Medium Daisy Punch.

• Adhere two daisies together with a small amount of glue in the center, offsetting each.

• Adhere the daisies to sentiment label.

• Add the largest Resin Dots to the daisy centers.

On the inside, stamp sentiment with Old Olive Ink. Stamp stem with Old Olive Ink and flower with Bumblebee Ink, stamping the flower off on scrap once to get a lighter shade.

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Sketch Saturday - Friendly Flamingo

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Friendly Flamingo Stamp Set and coordinating dies. I love how tropical it looks!

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. My card from last week’s challenge was chosen as one of the top 3. I’m so excited!

This stamp set has great sentiments for birthdays and I love the images. The paper is from the Forever Greenery Designer Series Papers which is one of my favorites and is on sale since it’s on the retiring list.

Tips & Instructions

• Garden Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8, adhere to card.

• Basic White Strip - 4 x 1, emboss with Greenery Embossing Folder and adhere to card.

• Basic White focal layer - 3 x 2, stamp sentiment with Gorgeous Grape Ink and greenery with Garden Green Ink.

• Garden Green Layer 3 1/8 x 2 1/8, adhere behind stamped layer and adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Stamp 3 small flowers with Melon Mambo Ink and cut with coordinating dies. Adhere to top corner using a dimensional on the top one.

• Add Rhinestones to flowers.

The designer paper and embossing folder work so well together for this card.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Gorgeous Grape Ink. Stamp the floral image with Garden Green Ink, stamping off first to get a lighter image. Then color the flowers using a Blender Pen and some Melon Mambo Ink.

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Welcoming Window Mother's Day Card

Mother’s Day is right around the corner….time to get those cards made. I used the Welcoming Window Bundle to make this pretty card for my Mom.

In the video I’ll show you how to cut out the window and flowers using the Window Flower Box Dies that are in this bundle. The stamps for the greenery and flowers are so pretty to stamp; they line up so easily.

This is the stamp set and dies that you can purchase in a bundle to save 10%.

Tips & Instructions

• Early Espresso Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Very Vanilla Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Early Espresso Cardstock - cut window, shutters and shelf using Window Flower Box Dies.

• Brass Foil Sheet - cut 4 hardware pieces.

• Lay out the window on Very Vanilla Layer to determine placement for sentiment. Stamp sentiment with Poppy Parade Ink.

• Stamp the middle-sized flower pot with Garden Green Ink, stamping off on a piece of scrap paper first to get a lighter layer.

• Stamp greenery with Garden Green Ink at the top of the flower pot and stamp flowers with Poppy Parade Ink.

• On scrap of Basic White, stamp two sets of greenery with Garden Green Ink. Stamp coordinating flowers with Poppy Parade Ink. Cut flowers using coordinating die.

• Adhere window, shutters and shelf to layer. Adhere the brass hardware as showing in picture.

• Adhere the flowers on window ledge using Dimensionals.

On the inside stamp the larger pot with Garden Green Ink stamping off first. Stamp greenery with Garden Green Ink and flowers with Poppy Parade Ink.

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Flowering Cactus Prickly Card

Isn’t this a great sentiment? “Life can get kind of prickly” With all that we’ve been going through this year I can think of lots of people to send this card to.

I used the Flowering Cactus Medley to make the card. The Designer Series Papers are so pretty. It includes felt embellishments and linen thread to dress up your cards and the stamp set has great sentiments and images.

Tips & Instructions

• Calypso Coral Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Mint Macaron Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 1/2

• Basic White Layer - 4 3/4 x 3 1/8

• Designer Series Paper - 4 1/2 x 3, cut to 1 1/2 strips and adhere to white layer spreading them apart slightly. Make sure you line up the strips so the pattern flows across the card.

• Adhere layer with Designer Series Paper strips to Mint Macaron Layer.

• Wrap 3 strands of the Calypso Coral Linen Thread around layer and adhere to back.

• Stamp sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink on 1/2 strip of Basic White and adhere to card over the Linen Thread using Mini Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with 3 strands of the Linen Thread and adhere using a Glue Dot.

• Adhere felt flower to sentiment label. I used Liquid Glue to adhere it.

On the inside stamp the cactuses with Mossy Meadow Ink. Stamp flowers with Highland Heather and Calypso Coral Inks. Stamp sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink.

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Embossed Dandelions Birthday Card

The Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder is so pretty. It’s much bigger than I expected and embosses an entire card layer.

In my video I’ll show you how you can make a beautiful card using this embossing folder by adding some ink with a Sponge Dauber.

Tips & Instructions

• Sahara Sand Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Old Olive Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder.

• Using a Sponge Dauber, lightly sponge the dandelions with White Craft Ink.

• Wrap Linen Thread around layer twice and adhere in the back.

• Stamp sentiment (from Itty Bitty Birthdays) with Old Olive Ink on 1/2” strip of Sahara Sand Cardstock and punch each end using the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card using Mini Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with a piece of Linen Thread and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Add 3 Elegant Faceted Gems.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Old Olive Ink and Dandelion with Sahara Sand Ink. The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Birthday Stamp Set and the Dandelion is from the Garden Wishes Stamp Set.

Here’s another version of this card. The embossed layer is Very Vanilla and was sponged with So Saffron Ink and Soft Sea Foam Ink.

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Friends Are Like Seashells Birthday Card

I have to tell you that cutting these seashells and embossing them with the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder is amazing. I didn’t even stamp them. The embossing folder gives them so much definition.

The large die in this Bundle cuts out one piece with all the shells and seaweed attached together. You can emboss it as one piece and then cut it apart.

I cut small pieces of the Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper and used different pieces to cut each shell. You’ll have to run each shell through your die cutting machine separately.

I then lined up the shell on the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder. I had to trim around the piece which was very easy to do. This is a picture of the folder from the catalog just to show you what it looks like.

Tips & Instructions

• Seaside Spray Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4, 1/8 adhere to card base.

• Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Cut pieces of the designers series paper and cut out the shells so you have shells in different colors. You’ll have to run it through your die cutting machine for each one.

• Before you trim them down, fit each shell into the coordinating shell on the embossing folder and emboss. I embossed each shell separately. Once done, you can trim it down.

• Cut & emboss Mossy Meadow Cardstock to get the seaweed and trim off the excess.

• Lay your pieces out on the Designer Series Paper layer and adhere. I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on 3/4” strip of Basic White and cut to size. Punch one end with the Banners Pick A Punch.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Stamp starfish with So Saffron Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Playful Pets

This week’s sketch challenge was, well a challenge! I didn’t have a window stamp set and had to figure out how to make my own. I’m happy with how it turned out.

The sketch I used is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

These dogs are so cute. I cut them from a piece of the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper. Look at the attitude of the one on the left, too funny.

Tips & Instructions

• Early Espresso Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing folder. Lightly blend some Sahara Sand Ink on it using a Blender Brush. Adhere layer to card base.

• Tasteful Textures Designer Series Paper Layer - 3 x 2 3/4

• Playful Pets Designer Series Paper - cut two of the dogs to 1 1/4 squares.

• Cut 2 additional 1 1/4 squares from Basic White Cardstock.

• Lightly blend all 4 squares with Balmy Blue Ink using a Blender Brush. Try to blend around the dogs as much as possible.

• Adhere the squares to the wood grain layer.

• Add skinny strip (about 1/4 x 3) of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom of the window, letting it hand over each side. Add a very skinny strip to top of the window (about 1/16 x 2 3/4).

• Adhere window to card using Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment with Early Espresso Ink on a 1/2” strip of Basic White. Punch both ends using the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere sentiment to card using Dimensionals.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Early Espresso Ink and leafy image with Balmy Blue Ink, stamping a second and third time without re-inking. The sentiment and leafy image are from the Forever Fern Stamp Set.

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