Sketch Saturday - Pierced Blooms
This is the card I made for this week’s sketch challenge. Those pretty flowers were cut using the Pierced Blooms Dies. I love how they turned out.
The sketch I used is from the Atlantic Hearts Weekly Sketch Challenge. I really like this sketch!
The Pierced Blooms Dies are on the retiring list and are on sale for a great price. They were $37(US) and are marked down to $18.50(US) but they are only available while supplies last, once they’re gone, they are gone!
Tips & Instructions
Old Olive 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.
Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card.
Basic White Strip - 4 1/8 x 1 1/2, emboss with the Stripes 3D Embossing Folder, adhere to card.
Old Olive Cardstock - cut using the 4th from smallest Rectangle Stitched Dies.
Basic White Cardstock - cut using the 3rd from smallest Rectangle Stitched Dies, stamp sentiment using Old Olive Ink. Adhere the rectangles together and adhere to card using Dimensionals. Note, put the Dimensionals at the top and bottom of the rectangles so they don’t sit on the embossed strip.
Using the Pierced Blooms Dies cut flowers from Melon Mambo, Highland Heather and Flirty Flamingo Cardstock. Cut flower centers from Basic White Cardstock and leaves from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock. Arrange flowers and leaves and adhere to rectangles. I popped up the center flower with Dimensionals.
Add some Brushed Brass Butterflies.
On the inside stamp sentiment and add another flower and leaves that were cut using the Pierced Blooms Dies.
I love these flowers and leaves and will be sorry to see them go!
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Quick & Cute Easter Cards
The Easter Friends Stamp Set has the cutest images. I paired it up with the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper which worked so well for these cards.
In the video below I’ll show you how to make each of these easy cards and you can find printable Project Sheets for each card below.
The first card has this sweet little chick on it. I used the Scalloped Contours Dies and Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon.
I think this bunny is so adorable on the gingham patterned paper. I added some Fresh Freesia Jewels to dress it up.
This duckling just makes me happy. I used Soft Succulent for this card, one of my favorites.
This slimline card fits the duckling and 4 chicks. I embossed the bottom using the Stripes Embossing Folder to make it look like grass.
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3 Fun Fold Peekaboo Cards
On today’s YouTube Live I showed 3 Fun Fold Peekaboo Cards. They are easy to make and can be recreated using different papers and stamps for any occasion.
Watch the replay to see how to make these cards. I have Project Sheets with instructions that you can print for each card below.
The first project is the one I demonstrated on the video. I used the Flowering Rain Boots Bundle and two of my favorite colors - Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent.
This beautiful Easter Card was made using the Daffodil Daydream Bundle along with Calypso Coral and Pale Papaya for the colors.
The last one was made with the Party Puffin Stamp Set and I used Polished Pink for a bright and fun card.
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Let's Set Sail Birthday Card!
I was surprised at how much I like this bundle. It wasn’t at the top of my list and it sat in my craft room for quite a while but I really love the images and the coordinating punch. What a fun bundle, especially for masculine cards.
The stamp set and punch can stand along but you can save 10% when you purchase this as a bundle.
Tips & Instructions
Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, stamp the large water image a few times across the bottom with Pacific Point Ink. Fill in as needed. I used the Stamparatus since the stamp is so large.
Use Blending Brushes to blend Pacific Point and then Daffodil Delight Ink to create a pretty background.
Stamp sailboat with Soft Suede Ink and sails with Poppy Parade Ink. Punch with Sailboat Builder Punch. Pay attention to how the punch will work with these pieces so you stamp on the cardstock where it will be easy to feed into the punch.
Stamp sentiment on 1” strip of Basic White Cardstock with Pacific Point Ink and trim down cutting the edges at angles.
Adhere the boat, sails and sentiment with Dimensionals. I cut narrow strips from the Dimensionals to fit behind the boat.
Stamp some birds with Pacific Point Ink.
On the inside layer stamp the water with Pacific Point Ink across the bottom like you did on the card front. Stamp boat with Soft Suede and sails with Poppy Parade Inks. Stamp sentiment from A Grandkid Stamp Set.
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Sketch Saturday - Cactus Cuties
I made this fun card for this week’s sketch challenge using the Cactus Cuties Bundle. I love cactuses and succulents so this bundle is right up my alley.
The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
The Cactus Cuties Bundle has great images and some of them can be punched using the Cactus Builder Punch. Save 10% when purchasing this as a bundle.
Tips & Instructions
Thick Basic White Cardstock - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper (orange polka dot pattern) - 5 1/2 x 2 1/2, adhere to card base.
Ombre Specialty Paper (dark end of Poppy Parade) - 5 1/2 x 3/4, adhere to 5 1/2 x 1 strip of Basic White Cardstock and adhere to card.
Basic White Cardstock - cut largest circle from the Layering Circles Dies.
Basic White scraps - stamp pot with Crushed Curry Ink, stamping off first. Stamp cactus pieces with Soft Succulent Ink. Punch with coordinating punch.
Punch flowers from the Ombre Specialty Paper.
Adhere the pot, cactus and flowers to circle and then adhere circle to card using Dimensionals.
Add some Pale Papaya Basic Jewels.
On the inside stamp pot with Crushed Curry Ink, stamping off first. Stamp cactus with Soft Succulent Ink.
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Make 5 Simple Cards with a Card Holder Box
I made this beautiful gift box which holds 5 simple cards and envelopes using the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper and Flowering Tulips Stamp Set.
I used one of the Acetate Card Boxes for the card holder. These are retiring with the new catalog coming out and they are a great deal. You get 10 for $7.00(US).
Watch the video to see how to make all the cards and the belly band for the card holder.
Each card has a coordinating decorated envelope. This is an easy way to dress up your card. This designer series paper works perfectly for a nice set of cards with envelopes.
Measurements for Card #1
Thick Basic White Card Base (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4)
Basic White Layer 5 1/4 x 4
Designer Series Paper - cut 5 1/4 x 4 then cut across at 2 1/2 to get the two pieces. Flip bottom piece over and adhere both to the white layer.
Wrap ribbon around the seam and adhere to back.
Basic White Label - die cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies and stamp sentiment with Poppy Parade Ink.
Add Brushed Brass Butterfly.
On the inside stamp flowers and leaves. I used Poppy Parade and Pear Pizzazz.
I love the colors on this card. It’s actually a landscape card but I took a picture of it this way with the envelope.
Measurements for Card #2
Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score 4 1/4
Basic White Layer- 5 1/4 x 4
Designer Series Paper - 4 x 4, cut diagonally (be sure to pay attention to the direction of the pattern). Lay on Basic White Layer and spread apart. Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink. Stamp the small design on each side of the sentiment.
Adhere the designer series paper to the white layer and then adhere to the card.
On the inside Layer adhere a piece of the Designer Series Paper. I cut it at 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 but I think it should be only 1”.
Measurements for Card #3
Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Designer Series Paper Layer 5 x 3 3/4
Basic White Label - die cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies and stamp sentiment and flower with Blackberry Bliss Ink.
Tie bow with 2 strands of Baker’s Twine and adhere to card with Glue Dot.
Add a Brushed Brass Butterfly.
On the inside layer stamp flower and leaves with Blackberry Bliss and Pear Pizzazz Inks.
Measurements for Card #4
Calypso Coral 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 Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.
Calypso Coral Square - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
Designer Series Paper Square - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Adhere squares and adhere to card using Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size or Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment with Evening Evergreen Ink on 1/2” strip of Basic White. Punch both ends with Banners Pick A Punch (or hand cut banner). Adhere to card with Foam Adhesive or Dimensionals.
On the inside stamp sentiment and flower with Calypso Coral Ink and center with Black Memento Ink. Stamp leaves and stem with Pear Pizzazz Ink.
Measurements for Card #5
Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Basic White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Adhere layers to card base. Adhere piece of Ribbon to card.
Poppy Parade Cardstock cut with scalloped using the Layering Circle Dies.
Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock with Poppy Parade Ink and cut with Layering Circle Dies. Adhere circles together and then adhere using Dimensionals.
Add Brushed Brass Butterflies.
On the inside stamp flower with Poppy Parade Ink and leaves with Pear Pizzazz Ink.
Measurements for Belly Band
Designer Series Paper - 12 x 2, score at 3 1/8, 3 3/4, 8 3/8 and 9
Wrap Belly Band around box and adhere ends.
Cut Scalloped Circle from Poppy Parade Cardstock using Layering Circles Dies.
Cut smaller circle from Designer Series Paper using Layering Circles Dies.
Adhere circles together and adhere to belly band using Dimensionals.
Add some Brushed Brass Butterflies.
Add your cards and you’re all set with a beautiful gift.
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Super Simple Sunny Sentiments Card
This was such an easy card to make. The background layer was embossed with the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder. Embossing really adds so much to a card to take it from simple to beautiful.
The Sunny Sentiments Stamp Set has great, large sentiments. This is on the retiring list, so sad.
The Tasteful Labels Dies are a favorite of mine. I use these dies all the time. I’m so sad to see that they are on the retiring list, BUT the good thing is they are marked down. These are sure to go quickly.
The Macrame 3D Embossing Folder is also retiring and on sale. Get one while before it’s gone.
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, emboss using the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.
Polished Pink Cardstock, cut using the Tasteful Labels Dies. Stamp the sentiment with Versarmark Ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder.
Lay out ribbon to sit behind your label. I taped the ribbon down once I had it in place.
Adhere the label using Dimensionals.
Add some Pearls.
Stamp sentiment on inside layer using Polished Pink Ink. Emboss a 4 x 1 strip of Basic White Cardstock and add to the bottom of the layer.
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Card Making Ideas - Die Cut your Patterned Paper
I love how these hydrangeas turned out. I cut them from the New Horizons Designer Series Paper using the Hydrangea Dies. It’s always a surprise how patterned paper will look when you die cut it.
Watch the video to see more on the papers I used and how to back the leaves with Adhesive Sheets before cutting to make it easy to adhere.
The Hydrangea Haven Bundle is on sale for 20% off during the month of March, 2022 with the Savings Are In Bloom Promotion
Each flower will turn out differently depending on the pattern you use. Play around with it and have fun! I used one of the meadow scenes for the background layer on this one.
Measurements:
Misty Moonlight Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Basic White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Cut flowers and leaves from the New Horizons Designer Series Paper. I backed the leaves with Adhesive sheets before cutting.
Cut tag from scrap of Basic White Cardstock.
I like all the pinks in this one, the background and the flowers, so pretty!
I’m not sure who I will give this to and for what occasion so I didn’t add a sentiment yet. Adhere some of those small flowers to the inside.
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Quiet Moments Thinking Of You Card
I just love our Designer Series Paper!!! I think it’s my favorite Stampin’ Up! product.
The background, flowers and butterflies were all cut from the New Horizons Designer Series Paper pack. There are pretty scenes from hand-painted designs on one side and then gorgeous watercolor washes on the other.
I used the Quiet Meadow Bundle for the sentiment and images for this card. The dies work with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. This bundle is included in the Savings Are In Bloom Promotion where you can save 20% on this Bundle. This promotion ends March 31, 2022 so if you want it at a discount, you only have a few days left.
The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is also on sale during March, 2022 where you can save 20% when you purchase it. This is a great deal. It will increase in price in May when the new catalog launches.
Tips & Instructions
Evening Evergreen 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.
New Horizons Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Cut 2 long greenery pieces from Evening Evergreen Cardstock.
Cut the floral piece with stems from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock. Cut the flowers using the same die from the back side of the left over Designer Series Paper that you used for the background scene. Cut off the stems from the flowers and adhere over the flowers that you cut from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock so you only see the stems in the green.
Cut the butterflies from the back side of the New Horizons Designer Series Paper. Play around with the different colors and patterns.
Stamp sentiment on scrap of white and cut using the label die from the die set.
Feed 3 strands of Baker’s Twine through the back of the label. Using Dimensionals adhere the label to the layer and then wrap the twine around and secure on the back.
Arrange and adhere the floral pieces. Tie bow with 3 strands of twine and adhere using Glue Dot.
Adhere butterfly to label and then the larger butterfly to layer using Dimensionals.
Adhere layer to card.
Add some Rhinestones to flower centers.
These butterflies and flowers are so pretty cut from this paper.
On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Evening Evergreen Ink. Cut another butterfly from the Designer Series Paper and adhere to layer.
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Annual Catalog Retirement List Walk-Thru
The new Annual Catalog launches May 3, 2022 and Stampin’ Up! is clearing out to make room for the new products.
Grab your catalog and favorite beverage and walk through the Last Chance Products with me.
I've done the work for you. I highlighted what's retiring, what's on sale and what's being unbundled. These are while supplies last so if you want anything, head over to my Online Store and start shopping.
The Savings Are In Bloom Promotion that I mentions goes through the end of March, 2022. You can save 20% on the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible dies. Click on the link below to see the brochure.
If you have any questions at all, please leave me a comment or email me.
Sketch Saturday - Artfully Layered
Here’s the card I made for this week’s sketch challenge. I love the Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper; you don’t need to add much more to it to create a beautiful card.
This week’s sketch was an easy one. It’s from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
Tips & Instructions
Thick Basic White Cardstock - 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.
Basic White Square - 3 5/8 x 3 5/8
Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2, adhere to white square and adhere to card.
Basic White Cardstock - cut using the Tasteful Labels Dies. Stamp leaves with Evening Evergreen Ink and sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.
The sentiment is from the Hello Ladybug Stamp Set but you can use any stamp that fits on the label.
On the inside layer stamp the greenery at the bottom with Mint Macaron and the top with Evening Evergreen Ink.
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Fun Easter Treat Holders
I made these cute Easter Treat Holders using the Easter Friends Stamp Set and Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper. Which do you like better, Pale Papaya or Blushing Bride?
In the video I’ll walk you through the steps to make these cute treat holders. You can change the paper and sentiment and make them for any occasion.
Tips & Instructions
Blushing Bride Cardstock - 11 x 3 1/4, score at 4 3/4 & 6 1/4
Blushing Bride 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
Hand-Penned 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.
Cut the larger circle from Basic White Cardstock and stamp the chick image with Smoky Slate Ink. Color with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
Stamp sentiment with Smoky Slate Ink on 5/8 strip of Basic White Cardstock.
Adhere chick and sentiment to front with Dimensionals.
Feed ribbon through the circles and tie bow.
Here’s a side view of the holder. You can put a little cello bag with some candy in it.
Once opened, you’ll have the little box filled with goodies.
This one has Pale Papaya Cardstock, ribbon and patterned paper.
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Beauty Of Friendship Thinking Of You Card
I love that you can use the “back” side of our patterned paper to get a completely different look.
This is the other side of those vibrant tulips that I used on yesterday’s card from the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper. When I was putting my glue on the back side of the card yesterday, I saw a soft sky pattern.
The Beauty Of Friendship Bundle that I used for this card is one of the bundles that is compatible with our Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. You can save 20% on the machine and this bundle during March, 2022 with our Savings Are In Bloom Promotion.
Also, the dies are not carrying over to the new catalog so get them while they are on sale if you want them.
Tips & Instructions
Evening Evergreen 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
Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card.
Fussy cut a hill from a piece of Basic White Cardstock that is 4” wide. Stamp the ground image with Soft Suede Ink, repeating a few times without re-inking. Stamp to cover the entire hill.
Stamp the tree with Soft Suede Ink and cut with coordinating die.
Stamp treetop with Evening Evergreen Ink. There are two treetop images, a background and detailed. I stamped off the background image one time on scrap paper to take off a layer of ink and get a lighter image. Stamp the detailed image directly.
Adhere treetop to tree and then tree to card. Adhere the hill over the bottom of the tree.
Stamp sentiment with Evening Evergreen Ink on Basic White Cardstock and cut with label die from the set. Adhere to card.
Cut the 2 birds from Balmy Blue Cardstock and adhere to the tree and sentiment using Mini-Dimensionals.
On the inside layer stamp tree and treetop like you did on the card front.
Here’s the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. It’s on sale during March, 2022 from $60(US) to $48(US). It is going up in price with the new catalog so if it’s on your wish list, you might want to purchase it now.
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Stampin’ Up! - Last Chance Products - Save up to 50%
The 2021–2022 Annual Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too!
Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.
Be sure to order the 2020-2021 In Color products as they will go quickly. Stock up on cardstock and get your Ink Refills.
Would you like me to send you a new catalog?
If you ordered from me in the last year, you will automatically get a catalog from me. If not and you would like one, please email me with your address and I will send you one. Please don't request one if you get it from another Demonstrator.
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Flowering Tulips Corner Fold Card
On my YouTube Live I made this beautiful Corner Fold Card using the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! It’s the same pattern I used on yesterday’s card, I love it!
Watch the replay to see how to make this style card. It’s easy once you have the measurements down.
Tips & Instructions
Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 11, score at 4 1/4
Flowering Field Designer Series Paper (green pattern) - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card front.
Watch the video to see how to make the following cuts:
Move edge of card to the 3” mark on your trimmer and cut down from 2 1/2 to 4 7/8
Turn card base and move edge to 3” mark and cut from 3” to 5/8”
Flip bottom of square back and make the fold, using your bone folder to burnish
Put adhesive on just the edge to adhere to card front. You use a Glue Dot if you want.
Basic White Square - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
Designer Series Paper (tulips) - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, adhere to white square and then to front flap.
Basic White - 1”, stamp sentiment with Poppy Parade Ink, banner each end using the Banners Build A Punch and adhere using Dimensionals.
The sentiment on the inside is from the Happiest Of Birthday Stamp Set. Stamp the tulip with Poppy Parade and the stem and leaves with Granny Apple Green Ink.
After the video I decided to add a flower toe the inside square. I stamped the tulip, stem and leaves like I showed in the video and then cut using the coordinating dies.
I made this card for my Mom for Mother’s Day. The sentiment is from the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set.
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Flowering Tulips Thank You Card
This card makes me happy with those beautiful tulips. I didn’t want to hide them too much so kept the sentiment and embellishments to a minimum.
The Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper has gorgeous, vibrant patterns. I think the one I used for this card is one of my favorites.
Tips & Instructions
Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Basic White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to white layer and adhere to card base.
Basic White Cardstock - stamp sentiment with Poppy Parade Ink and cut with Layering Circle Dies.
Poppy Parade Cardstock - cut with scalloped Layering Circle Dies and adhere behind the stamped circle.
Cut piece of White Frayed Ribbon and cut ends at an angle. Adhere to card.
Adhere sentiment label over ribbon with Dimensionals.
Add some Brushed Brass Butterflies.
On the inside stamp the flower with Poppy Parade Ink. Stamp the smaller inside image with Poppy Parade Ink stamping off first to get a lighter shade. Stamp stem and leaves with Pear Pizzazz Ink.
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Sketch Saturday - Pansy Patch
For this week’s sketch I pulled out some of my older stamps and was happy to use them again. I used the Pansy Patch Bundle and Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper.
I see pansies being planted around my neighborhood, spring is here!
The sketch I used is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
The Pansy Patch Bundle is one that’s on sale during the month of March, 2022 during the Savings Are In Bloom Promotion. Save 20% on the Bundle.
Tips & Instructions
Evening Evergreen Card Base - 4 1/4 x 7 1/2, score at 2
Pansy Patch Designer Series Paper (gingham) - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to inside layer
Pansy Patch Designer Series Paper (floral) - 4 x 1 3/4, adhere to front flat
Evening Evergreen Cardstock - cut the largest scalloped rectangle using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
Basic White Cardstock - cut with the second largest scalloped rectangle using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and adhere to the green rectangle.
Stamp sentiment on white rectangle using Evening Evergreen Ink.
Cut out pansies and leaves from the designer paper using the coordinating dies. Adhere to white rectangle.
Adhere to front flap on the card being sure to only put adhesive on the one side.
Add some Evening Evergreen Jewels.
I cut another stitched rectangle for the inside layer. I used the second from largest and made sure it fit behind the front flap.
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Fun Lucky Me Shamrock Card
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
I made this fun card with a sparkling shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day. I cut the hearts from Rainbow Glimmer Paper to make the shamrocks. The background layer was embossed using the Checks Embossing Folder.
I used the Happy & Heartfelt Stamp Set for the sentiments. I was looking for something with a lucky stamp and found this one.
The Rainbow Glimmer Paper has some Granny Apple Green which worked perfectly for this card.
Tips & Instructions
Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Granny Apple Green Cardstock - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Checks Embossing Folder. You have to run it through twice to cover the full layer. After you run it through once, line it up and lock in part of what’s already embossed with the folder and run it through again. Adhere to card base.
Cut Basic White Cardstock using largest scalloped Layering Circles Die.
Cut 3 large hearts and 3 small hearts using the Sweet Hearts Dies from the green part of the Rainbow Glimmer Paper. Cut 2 stems using your Paper Snips.
Arrange and adhere the large hearts and stem on the circle to create a shamrock and adhere the circled to the card using Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock with Granny Apple Green Ink and cut using the label die from the Sweet Hearts Dies.
Arrange and adhere the small hearts and stem to label. Adhere label using Dimensionals.
Add some Iridescent Rhinestones to the shamrock centers and the label.
On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Granny Apple Green Ink. Emboss a strip of Granny Apple Green and adhere to the bottom of the layer.
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Elegant Double Gate Fold Card
On today’s YouTube Live I created these beautiful cards using the Elegantly Said Bundle and Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper.
Watch the replay to see how to make this Double Gate Fold Card. It was easy to do once I had the measurements.
Measurements & Colors
Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Card Base - 12 x 5 1/2
Score at 2, 4, 8 & 10
Turn and mark the top an bottom at 2 3/4
Cut from the 4 & 8 score to where marked (watch video for demonstration)
Basic Gray Inside Layer - 5 x 3 1/2
Basic White Inside Layer - 4 3/4 x 3 1/4
Gold Foil Sheet - 9 x 1, emboss with Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder
Stamping was done using Basic Gray Ink
The Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper is gorgeous. These beautiful designs are perfect for weddings, masculine projects, and more. Includes copper, gold, and silver foiling.
Pull the belly band off to open the card.
I kept the inside simple with the flower at the bottom and the lace image across the top. Add a sentiment if you want but with the small layer, I wanted to leave space to write a note.
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