Sketch Saturday - Sweet Conversations

I made this fun Valentine’s Day Card for this week’s Sketch Challenge using the Sweet Conversations Bundle.

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I decided to make mine a portrait style card. This was an easy one to do.

There are some fun images in the stamp set and I love the tag and cute little envelope die in the coordinating Sweet Hearts Dies. Some of the heart dies cut out the images in the Designer Series Paper….love it!

The Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper is so fun. I love the bright, bold patterns and those little conversation hearts are so cute.

Tips & Instructions

• Real Red 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.

• Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card.

• Cut 4th from larges circle from Basic White Cardstock and the 3rd from largest scalloped circle from Real Red Cardstock using the Layering Circles Dies. Cut right and bottom off to make a straight corner and adhere to card.

• Cut envelope from Real Red Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts Dies. Fold and adhere bottom to the sides. Be sure you look at all sides before folding, there is a top to it.

• Stamp sentiment heart with Real Red Ink on scrap of Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the filler heart with Red Ink but stamp off 2 times first to get a very light layer of ink. Cut with coordinating die.

• Adhere the heart to the envelope and adhere envelope to card.

• Add some Iridescent Rhinestones.

On the inside stamp the X’s and O’s across the bottom of the layer and the sentiment with Real Red Ink.

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Artfully Layered Hey There Card!

I started to play with the new Artfully Layered products today and I love them. They are perfect for making masculine cards. I quickly put this card together; beautiful colors!

The stamp set has some fun sentiments and images and there are great dies in the coordinating Tropical Layers Dies. Purchase them as a bundle to save 10%.

The Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper is just gorgeous. One side of the printed designs includes a combination of hand-painted tropical plants and greenery with leaves that were cut out of paper and photographed for a unique layered look. The other side of the paper includes small print patterns like stripes, polka dots, and scripty writing.

Tips & Instructions

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Stamp sentiment with Evening Evergreen Ink on Basic White Cardstock and cut using the 4th from largest Layering Circle Die keeping the sentiment all the way to the edge of the right side. Stamp small leaves with Mint Macaron Ink stamping off first to get a lighter shade.

• Cut circled from Evening Evergreen Cardstock using the 3rd from largest Layering Circle Die and adhere to stamped circle. Cut left side off to make straight edge.

• Cut greenery from Evening Evergreen and Mint Macaron Cardstock and adhere to card front.

• Adhere sentiment to card using Dimensionals.

Here’s a closeup of the card front. Aren’t the colors so pretty?

On the inside stamp greenery with Evening Evergreen, stamping two more times without re-inking.

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Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial - Pattern Party Designer Series Paper

On today’s YouTube Live I made these two fun Birthday Cards from the Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial.

Each month I collaborate with other Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators to create a tutorial with 12 beautiful projects including pictures, measurements and instructions.  This month we featured the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper and created Birthday Cards. 

Watch the replay to see how easy these cards were to make and to learn more about the Tutorial Bundle.

You can receive this Tutorial Bundle for free during January, 2021 when you place an order from my Online Store. You can also purchase the Tutorial for $9.95(US). Just click the Tutorials Button at the top of this Blog.

The first card was designed by me for the Tutorial. I used the Sentimental Swirls Stamp Set. The colors I used are Poppy Parade and Bermuda Bay. I think this card turned out so sweet!

The inside sentiment is from the Sunny Sentiments Stamp Set.

This card was designed by my friend Sandra Hernandez. She used a different stamp set. I used the Awesome Otters set which has such adorable images. The beauty of this tutorial is that you can switch out the paper and stamp sets to create cards for occasions you want.

It’s such a fun card with those colorful strips and cute otter. I love it!!!

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Easy Z Fold Sympathy Card using Daffodil Daydream

I made this beautiful Sympathy Card using the Daffodil Daydream Stamp Set along with the Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper. It’s a Fun Fold, Z Fold card; so easy to make!

I used the Daffodil Daydream Stamp Set for the card but there is also a coordinating Daffodil Die Set. Bundle them together and save 10%. The sentiment I used is from the Special Moment Sale-a-bration set but this would be perfect for Easter or Mother’s Day.

If you purchase the Daffodil Daydream Bundle, you can choose the Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper for FREE during Sale-a-bration. It coordinates so beautifully with the stamps and dies.

Tips & Instructions

• Crushed Curry Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4

• Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper Layers:

  • 2 pieces (floral) - 5 1/4 x 1 7/8

  • 1 piece (yellow pattern) - 5 1/4 x 4

• Adhere designer series paper to card as shown.

• Basic White Cardstock - 3 x 2, stamp sentiment (from Special Moments), butterfly and flower with Stazon Ink. Color with Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry and Flirty Flamingo Ink. I stamped a Clear Block in the ink pad and used a Water Painter to pick up the color and color the image.

• Adhere stamped piece to a 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 piece of Crushed Curry Cardstock

• Adhere focal piece to card putting glue only on the left side so the card can open.

On the inside adhere a 3 x 2 piece of Basic White Cardstock making sure it is behind the front focal piece (so it doesn’t show when card is closed).

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Sketch Saturday - Flowering Rain Boots

For this week’s sketch challenge I used the Flowering Rain Boots Bundle to make this pretty birthday card. It may be a bit of a stretch for the sketch but I like how it turned out.

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Weekly Sketch Challenge.

The Flowering Boots Bundle has a stamp set and coordinating dies that you can purchase separately or bundle together and save 10%. I love the die that I used for the background with those diamonds; I thought it went with the squares from the sketch.

The background layer was embossed using the Stripes Folder from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders. I ran it through twice to get the full layer embossed.

Tips & Instructions

• Pear Pizzazz Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

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

• Stamp the pot 3 times with Cinnamon Cider Ink and cut with coordinating die.

• Stamp two sets of daisies with Bumblebee Ink, cut with coordinating die and adhere to pots.

• Stamp the leaves with Pear Pizzazz Ink and tulips with Calypso Coral Ink. Snip off the excess leaves and tulips so they will fit on the pot and adhere to pot.

• Cut 2 diamond border pieces from Cinnamon Cider Cardstock.

• Assemble card by adhering the border pieces to embossed layer. Adhere the pots with flowers using Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment with Pear Pizzazz Ink on 1/2” strip of Basic White Cardstock and punch both ends using the Banners Pick A Punch and adhere using Dimensionals.
  The sentiment is from the Calming Camellia Host Cling Stamp Set which means that you can get this for free when you place a party or personal order of $300 or more.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment (from Calming Camellia Host Cling Stamp Set) with Pear Pizzazz Ink. Stamp pot with Cinnamon Cider Ink. Stamp daisies with Bumblebee Ink, cut with coordinating die and adhere to card. Trim off what hangs over the side.

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Wildflower Path Birthday Card

I’m so happy with how this card turned out. The Wildflower Stamp Set lets you create a beautiful that looks like you painted it with watercolors.

In the video I’ll show you how easy it is to use the two step stamping technique to create this pretty birthday card.

These are the images and sentiments in this stamp set. I love the font used for the sentiment and the “My heart is smiling because of you.” is so beautiful.

Tips & Instructions

• Polished Pink Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Stamp images and sentiment as demonstrated on the video. I used Granny Apple Green, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Polished Pink Ink Pads.

• Adhere stamped layer to the card base.

• Tie bow with Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

On the inside stamp the flowers and grasses like you did on the front. Stamp the sentiment with Polished Pink Ink. The sentiment is from the Special Moments Stamp Set which is a Free Sale-a-bration product with a qualifying order.

Here’s one more look at the card!

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Quick & Easy Thank You Card using the Wildflower Path Stamp Set

This was such an easy Thank You Card to make using the Wildflower Path Stamp Set. I used Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent colors which work so well together.

Look at all the beautiful images in this stamp set. The flowers are grouped together on a stamp to easily stamp them on the stems. I love the sentiments and the fonts.

Tips & Instructions

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Soft Succulent Layer - 5 x 3 3/4, stamp the stem across the layer with Soft Succulent Ink. I started in the middle and worked my way out on each side.

• Adhere stamped layer to white layer and wrap Baker’s Twine around them 3 times. Adhere to back and then adhere layers to card base.

• Cut large label from Evening Evergreen Cardstock and smaller label from Basic White Cardstock using the Tasteful Labels Dies.

• Stamp sentiment on white label with Evening Evergreen Ink and stems with Soft Succulent Ink. Adhere to Evening Evergreen Label and then adhere labels to card using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with Baker’s Twine and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Add an In Color Jewel to sentiment.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Evening Evergreen Ink and stems with Soft Succulent Ink.

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How To Created a Textured Background Layer

I created a pretty, textured background for this Birthday Card using the Sentimental Swirls Stamp Set and Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder.

Watch the video to see how easy it was to stamp the images using the two step stamping technique and then embossing it.

The Sentimental Swirls Stamp Set had so many fun images you can use to build a pretty scene if you want. Make it simple or make it detailed as you want.

Measurements:

• Polished Pink Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Basic White Banner - 3 1/2 x 2, cut banner at one end

• Polished Pink Banner - 3 3/4 x 1 x 1/2, cut banner at one end

The sentiment is from the Special Moments Stamp Set which is a free set during Sale-A-Bration with a $100 order. It’s a great set to have in your stash.

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Hello, World!

Sentimental Swirls Hello Card

I’m so happy to share a card I made using the Sentimental Swirls Stamp Set and Heart & Home Designer Series Paper from the new Mini Catalog.

This stamp set was inspired by Million Sales Achiever Sam Hammond (Pootles). There’s lots of stamps in this set, some are outlines and some are fillers. The sentiments are simple and definitely sentiments I will use over and over. Some of the images coordinate with the Flowers & Leaves and the Strawberry Builder Punches.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

• Heart & Home Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4

• Basic White Cardstock - cut label using Stitched So Sweetly Dies, stamp sentiment with Garden Green Ink. Cut larger label from Garden Green Cardstock and adhere behind stamped label.

• Basic White Cardstock scraps

  • Stamp bird with Black Memento Ink and bird filler with Daffodil Delight Ink. Fussy Cut.

  • Stamp large flower with Polished Pink Ink. (stamp outline directly and then stamp filler by stamping off first.) Punch using the Flowers & Leaves Punch.

  • Stamp 3 small flowers with Fresh Freesia Ink (stamp outline directly and then stamp filler by stamping off first.) Punch using the Strawberry Builder Punch.

  • Stamp leaves with Garden Green Ink (stamp off first to get lighter shade and punch using the Flowers & Leaves Punch.

• Adhere bird, flower and leaves to label using Dimensionals (adhere leaves with Liquid Glue to flowers).

• Cut piece of White Frayed Ribbon in half and pull strings to fray the cut end. Wrap around Designer Series Paper, adhere to back and adhere layer to card base.

• Adhere sentiment to card using Dimensionals.

• Add In Color Jewels to flower centers.

On the inside layer stamp flowers, leaves and bird.

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Sketch Saturday - Friendly Hello

For today’s sketch challenge I used the Friendly Hello Stamp Set with the Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper.

These products are bundled together in the Sale-a-bration Brochure and you can earn them for free with a qualifying purchase starting January 4, 2022.

The sketch I used is from the Atlantic Hearts weekly Sketch Challenge. I love doing their sketch challenges.

Tips & Instructions

• Fresh Freesia Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (flowers) - 5 x 3 3/4

• Fresh Freesia Strip - 4 x 1 3/4

• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (dots) - 4 x 1 1/8

• Adhere all layers together and adhere to card base

• Fresh Freesia Cardstock - cut using the 2nd from largest Stitched So Sweetly Dies

• Basic White Cardstock - 3 1/4 x 2 1/8, stamp flowers with Petal Pink Ink and leaves with Granny Apple Green Ink. Color flowers with Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker and the center with Light Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Marker.

• Adhere stamped layer to Fresh Freesia scalloped piece using Dimensionals

• Stamp sentiment with Shaded Spruce Ink on 1/2” strip of Basic White Cardstock. The sentiment is from the Special Moments Stamp Set. Banner one end using the Banners Pick A Punch and adhere to card just behind the focal image.

• Add some Iridescent Rhinestones.

On the inside stamp sentiment (from the Special Moments Stamp Set) with Shaded Spruce Ink. Stamp and color flower at top and bottom corners.

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Note: the Friendly Hello and Special Moments products can be earned for FREE during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying order starting January 4, 2022.

Dahlia Days - Create Your Own Background

Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers and when I saw the Dahlia Days Bundle, I knew I had to get it. These flowers stamp beautifully.

This bundle is available starting January 4, 2022 when the new Mini Catalog launches. Shop right here to get these products….just hit the Shop Button!

In the video I’ll show you how easy it is to make your own background layer using stamps and how to color your stamp to create the beautiful sentiment label. You’ll see all these great products in action.

Tips & Instructions

• Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, stamp images starting with the largest and filling in with smaller images. I used Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade for the flowers and Granny Apple Green and Mossy Meadow for the leaves.

• Poppy Parade Strip 4 1/4 x 3/4, emboss using the Greenery Embossing Folder.

• Adhere layer and strip to card base.

• Color label stamp using Stampin’ Write Markers, breath on the stamp to moisten and stamp on a piece of Basic White Cardstock. Cut using coordinating die from the Detailed Dahlias Dies.

• Stamp 3 small flowers with Poppy Parade Ink and cut with coordinating die. Adhere flowers to sentiment label and add some Rhinestones to the center.

• Adhere label to card using Dimensionals.

This card was made the same way but I used Mossy Meadow for the card base and the embossed strip.

Which do you like better, Poppy Parade or Mossy Meadow?

On the inside stamp sentiment and flowers.

For the inside sentiment I used the Special Moments Stamp Set. This is a great set to have on in your craft room. It has awesome sentiments for just about everything you’ll need.

Get this for FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $100(US) product order. Here’s an idea of what you can purchase to get to $100 with your order.

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Note: the Dahlia Days Bundle will be available for purchase starting January 4, 2022.

Pretty Dahlia Days Thank You Card

This card is for my “purple” lovers!!! I used the beautiful Dahlia Days from the new Mini Catalog to simply cut out the delicate background layer, add some ribbon, a sentiment and some pearls! Easy!!!

I love this delicate background die from the Detailed Dahlia Dies. You don’t really need to add much to it to get a “wow” card.

You can bundle together the Dahlia Days Stamp Set and Detailed Dahlia Dies and save 10% PLUS, you will earn a FREE $50 Sale-a-bration Product.

Tips & Instructions

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

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

• Basic White Cardstock - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, cut using the large floral Detailed Dahlia Die.
  (Tip: Back the layer with an Adhesive Sheet before cutting to make it a sticker piece.)

• Adhere the detailed piece to card base.

• Stamp sentiment with Gorgeous Grape Ink on Basic White Cardstock and cut using the Tasteful Labels Dies.

• Fold a piece of Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon and use some Glue Dots to hold it in place. Adhere to card with Glue Dots.

• Adhere sentiment over the ribbon with Dimensionals.

• Add some Pastel Pearls to sentiment and flower centers.

On the inside stamp the dahlia image and 3 small flowers using Gorgeous Grape Ink.

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Note: the Dahlia Days Bundle will be available for purchase starting January 4, 2022.

Happy Hedgehogs Fun Fold Card

I made this fun Bottom Z Fold Card using the new Happy Hedgehogs Bundle and Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper. These are some of the amazing products from the upcoming Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Brochure.

In the video I’ll show you how easy it is to make this fun fold card. You’ll also see this great bundle and Designer Series Paper I used. I’m so excited about the new mini catalog.

Here’s an idea of what you can purchase to earn the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper for FREE.

Purchase the Happy Hedgehogs Bundle, two Stampin’ Blends Combo packs and your total will come to $50.25 which means you can get the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper for free.

Measurements

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

• Bermuda Bay Bottom Fold Piece - 2 x 8 1/2, score at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4

• Designer Series Paper (cloud pattern):

  • 5 1/4 x 1 7/8 for front panel

  • 5 1/4 x 4 for inside layer

• Sunshine & Rainbows (plain pattern):

  • 4 x 1 3/4 for front horizontal panel

  • 4 x 1 7/8 for inside vertical panel

  • 2 pieces cut at 1 7/8 x 1 3/4

• Basic White:

  • Cut with Stitched So Sweetly Dies

  • Scrap for Hedgehog

  • 2 pieces cut at 1 5/8 x 1 1/2

There’s a small area to write a little note on the inside.

Need a new Mini Catalog? Email me with your address and I’ll get one in the mail for you.

Email: patti@pspapercrafts.com

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Note: the Happy Hedgehogs Stamp Set will be available for purchase starting January 4, 2022.

January Card Kits - Let's Celebrate Valentine's Day

Join me in making fun Valentine's Day Cards using the Sweet Talk Suite of Products from the new Mini Catalog!  The Designer Series Paper has some bold patterns and I love the colors in the patterns. 

You'll get kits to make 8 beautiful cards, 4 designs, 2 of each. 

Here’s a sneak peak of the cards you’ll make.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!
Deadline to pay January 10, 2022

Here's what you get:

• 8 card kits, including envelopes, embossed layers and die cuts

• Product goody bag of over $25 (you'll use to make the cards)

• PDF & videos with complete measurements & instructions

Class Fee Options:

• January Card Class To Go - $38 ($32 for local pickup)

• Add on Sweet Conversations Stamp Set - $56.00

• Add on Sweet Conversations Bundle (includes stamp set & dies) - $80.25
  (pick one $50 Sale-a-bration product)

• Add on Bouquet Of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder - $67
  (pick one $50 Sale-a-bration product)

• I want it all (Kits, Bundle & Embossing Folder - $109.25
  (pick two $50 or 1 $100 Sale-a-bration products)

Other Info:

• Email me and I will send you a PayPal Invoice.

• Payment due by January 10, 2022.

• I will pick up the shipping and tax for any Add-Ons.

• You will require stamps, ink and adhesive to complete the cards.

• If there is a product availability issue, I may have to substitute products or there may be a delay in getting the kits to you. The sooner you order, the better the chance to get the supplies.

• Invite a friend and I will include a free gift with your kits.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!

Quick Thank You Cards

Do you need to make some quick thank you cards after the holidays? Using the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders is so easy and fills your card front; you don’t need to add much more!

You get 2 embossing folders in the Thanks & Hello Set. They work in the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. One folder has Thanks and the other Hello in many languages!

The Happy Hedgehogs Stamp Set has such cute images. It’s a product from the new Mini Catalog which goes live on January 4, 2022. There’s a coordinating punch that you can purchase with it as a bundle and save 10%.

Tips & Instructions

• Balmy Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 1/2

• Balmy Blue Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 1/4, emboss with the Thanks embossing folder.

• Adhere embossed layer to white layer and then to card base.

• Stamp bird from the Happy Hedgehogs Stamp Set with Black Memento Ink. Color using Stampin’ Blends. I used Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink and Granny Apple Green.

• Cut using the Layering Circle Dies. Cut scalloped circle from Balmy Blue Cardstock. Adhere circles together and adhere to card base using Dimensionals

On the inside stamp sentiment and floral image with Black Memento Ink. Color the flowers with Daffodil Delight and the leaves and stems with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.

Need a new Mini Catalog? Email me with your address and I’ll get one in the mail for you.

Email: patti@pspapercrafts.com

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Note: the Happy Hedgehogs Stamp Set will be available for purchase starting January 4, 2022.

Cactus Cuties On Point Card

I CASEd this card from the new Mini Catalog. I changed it up a little bit but the design is from the catalog. These cactuses are just so cute!

In the video below, I’ll show you the stamp set and coordinating Cactus Builder Punch along with the Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper a Sale-a-bration item. Oh, and of course, I’ll show you how to make the card!

The Cactus Cuties Stamp Set has fun images and I love the bold sentiments. The coordinating Cactus Builder Punch can be purchase separately or bundle it together to save 10%.

Measurements

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

• Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 3 3/4

• Very Vanilla Cardstock - cut with largest Layering Circle Die

• Scraps of Very Vanilla Cardstock - stamp pots, and cactus pieces and punch with Cactus Builder Punch

• Scraps of Pale Papaya Cardstock - punch flowers

• Pale Papaya Cardstock - 3 x 7/8, stamp sentiment and punch ends with Lovely Labels Pick A Punch.

On the inside stamp pot with Calypso Coral Ink and cactus with Pear Pizzazz Ink.

I used Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock for the card base on this one.

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Note: The Cactus Cuties Bundle and Daffodil Designer Series Paper will be available on my Online Store starting January 4, 2022.

Cactus Cuties Just A Note Card

This may be one of my favorite new stamp sets. It’s called Cactus Cuties and it’s from the new Mini Catalog that launches January 4, 2022.

The images in this set are so fun and there is a Cactus Builder Punch that coordinates with some of them. I’ll have a video on my Blog tomorrow using it and showing the products in more detail.

The Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper that I used for the background layer is a Sale-a-bration product you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order.

Tips & Instructions

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Very Vanilla Cardstock - cut circle using Layering Circle Dies.

• Pear Pizzazz Cardstock - cut scalloped circle using Layering Circle Dies.

• Stamp flower pot on scrap of Very Vanilla Cardstock with Calypso Coral Ink and fussy cut.

• Stamp cactus with Evening Evergreen Ink on circle. Adhere pot just below it.

• Punch 2 flowers from Calypso Coral Cardstock using the Cactus Builder Punch. and adhere to cactus.

• Adhere stamped circle to scalloped circle and then adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment with Evening Evergreen Ink on 1/2” Very Vanilla strip and punch both ends using the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Add some Classic Matte Dots.

On the inside stamp pot using Calypso Coral Ink and the cactus with Evening Evergreen Ink, stamping off first to get a lighter shade.

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Latch Fold Miss You Card

I made this pretty Latch Folder card using products from the Heart & Home Suite from the new Mini Catalog, available starting January 4, 2022.

In the video, I’ll show you how easy it is to make this fun fold card. The products in this suite are so beautiful. Check them out on my video.

I love the sentiments and the fonts in the Honeybee Home Stamp Set. It’s a DistINKtive set so the bees look very realistic.

Measurements

• Basic Gray Card Base - 5 1/2 x 6 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic Gray small layer - 3 1/2 x 3 1/4, score at 2 3/4

• Basic White Layers

  • Inside layer - 5 1/4 x 4

  • Left fold layer - 5 3/8 x 2 1/8

  • Small fold layer - 3 1/8 x 2 3/8

• Heart & Home Designer Series Paper Layers

  • Left fold layer - 5 1/4 x 2

  • Small fold layer - 3 x 2 1/2

• Basic White scrap - cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, stamp sentiment with Basic Gray Ink and some flowers with Cinnamon Cider Ink.

• Basic Gray scrap - cut using the same Stitched So Sweetly Die. Cut across horizontally, spread apart and adhere pieces behind stamped sentiment layer.

• Add a Classic Matte Dot to the sentiment label.

On the inside stamp flowers at the bottom left corner and bee at the top right corner with Cinnamon Cider Ink.

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Note: Heart & Home Suite products will be available for purchase starting January 4, 2022.

Sketch Saturday - Penguin Place

I used the Penguin Place Bundle for this week’s sketch challenge. I love that there is a punch that punches out that cute penguin.

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Weekly Sketch Challenge. I love doing there sketch challenges; so fun and it’s amazing to see what other crafters make.

Tips & Instructions

• Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

• Basic White Cardstock - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss the right side using the pine bough pattern folder from the Wintry 3D Embossing Folders.

• Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 2, adhere to left side of white layer.

• Basic White Cardstock - cut using 3rd from largest Scalloped Contour Dies.

• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock - 3 1/4 x 1 15/16, adhere to scalloped layer.

• Basic White Cardstock - 3 1/8 x 1 13/16

• Scrap of Basic White Cardstock - stamp penguin with Black Memento Ink and punch with coordinating punch. Stamp beak and feet with Pumpkin Pie Ink. Stamp hat and scarf with Cherry Cobbler Ink and fussy cut. Adhere to penguin.

• Stamp Christmas Tree with Soft Sea Foam Ink and just the Be Merry part of the sentiment with Cherry Cobbler Ink. (Tip - cover the part of the sentiment that you don’t want with a Post-It Note, press in your ink pad, remove the Post-It Note and stamp. Stamp snowflakes with Balmy Blue Ink.

• Adhere penguin with Dimensionals and then adhere layer to card.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Cherry Cobbler, 3 trees with Soft Sea Foam and snowflakes with Balmy Blue Inks.

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Merry Christmas Gift Card Holders

You can never have enough gift card holders, especially at Christmas, right? I made these fun gift card holders using the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper.

In my video I’ll show you all the steps to make these cards. You can change up the Designer Series Paper and sentiment for any occasion.

The sentiments and images are from the Christmas To Remember and Christmas Season Stamp Sets. These are all part of the Painted Christmas Suite.

Here’s a look at the inside. I punched the top of the pocket for the gift card using the Tailor Tag Punch. I used this for the sentiment label on the belly band as well.

Measurements:

• Real Red Card Base - 8 1/2 x 6 1/4, score at 4 1/4, turn and score at 3 1/8. Cut off top left panel, cutting about 1/8” below the score line to accommodate the bulk of the gift card.

• Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper

  • 2 pieces - 4 1/8 x 3

  • 1 piece - 4 1/8 x 2 7/8

• Basic White Layer 4 1/8 x 2 7/8

• Real Red Belly Band - 7 1/2 x 1

• Scraps of Basic White for sentiment labels

• For the front sentiment label stamp some greenery with Soft Sea Foam Ink and then stamp the Merry and Christmas with Real Red Ink using the masking technique from the video. I added some Wonderful Gems to the sentiment label.

On the inside layer stamp some greenery with Soft Succulent and Soft Sea Foam Ink. Add some berries stamped with Real Red Ink.

Stamp the inside sentiment with Real Red Ink and cut using the Seasonal Labels Dies.

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