Sketch Challenge - Greatest Journey

Here’s the card I made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. When I saw the sketch, I thought of a mountain and decided to use the The Journey Designer Series Paper as a starting point.

Here’s the sketch for SC949. You can click on the sketch to see all the projects made for this challenge. The sketch designer, Chrissy designs the sketch around horse gaits, so cool!

Tips & Instructions

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

• Enjoy The Journey Designer Series Paper (starry sky pattern) - 5 1/4 x 4

• Enjoy The Journey Designer Series Paper (mountain) - 5 1/4 long, cut the mountain shape and adhere to the sky pattern.

• Cut the tent pieces using the Greatest Journey Dies from Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen and adhere the pieces together.

• Stamp 2 sets of trees with Evening Evergreen Ink on scraps of Soft Succulent and cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the bottom and trim off the overhang pieces. I used these to fill in the bottom between the trees so it is behind the tent.

• Adhere the tent with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment with Starry Sky (or Night Of Navy) Ink on scrap of Basic White and cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere using Dimensionals.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Add some small Rhinestones to the sky.

On the inside layer stamp the trees with Evening Evergreen and stamp stars across the top with Starry Sky (or Night Of Navy) Inks.

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Cute Rain Or Shine Card from March's Tutorial Bundle

This is the card that I made for this month’s Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle. We featured the Rain Or Shine Suite. I love this cute little turtle.

You can get this tutorial bundle for free when you purchase from my Online Store in March or you can purchase the bundle directly by clicking the picture.

The Tutorial Bundle includes pictures, measurements and instructions for 12 fun projects using the Rain Or Shine products.

I cut the Rain Or Shine Designer Series Paper in strips and then placed them in order on the white layer to make a continuous scene. The turtle was stamped and colored with Stampin’ Blends.

I have a strip of the Designer Series Paper on the inside and didn’t put a sentiment on so I had plenty of room to write a note.

Did you notice the Loose Daisy Embellishments that I added?

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Colorful Kaleidoscope Cards

Stampin’ Up! added a new kit to their online Kits Collection. I love this Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit. Each card has an intricate, peekaboo laser cut layer that coordinates with a fun geometric card front.

In the video I’ll show you all that’s included in the kit and how to make these cards. I made a mistake on the first card showing where to put the foam adhesive strips and I realized it when I got to the third card so listen through to see how it should be done.

The kit has everything you need to make 9 cards, 3 of each design as well as coordinating envelopes.

Here’s what’s included in the kit:

• Colorful Kaleidoscope Photopolymer Stamp Set

• 1 Clear Stamp Block

• Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot

• Predesigned projects

• Step-by-step instructions

• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

• Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

• 9 preprinted envelopes

• Enough adhesive to complete projects

• Gold Brushed Metallic Dots

• 9 peek-through laser-cuts to create a kaleidoscopic effect

• A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink

The sentiments can be used for thank you cards, birthday cards or just because, for no specific reason. You can use these for the kit and then save them for future projects.

These are the cards that I made on the video. They are so pretty!

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Lighting The Way Card

I don’t know why it took me so long to use the Lighting The Way Bundle. That lantern die is amazing and I love the sentiment. This card reminds me of camping when I was a kid.

The stamp set and dies are great on their own or bundle together to save 10%. The fireflies (or what I called lightning bugs) are so fun to add to a card.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Enjoy The Journey Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to the card base.

• Cut lantern from a piece of Silver Foil Specialty Paper. It looks brass or gold in this picture but it is silver. You can choose whatever color you want.

• Cut the inside pieces for the lantern from the Enjoy The Journey Designer Series Paper. I used this sheet and I just put a scrap of the the light part of the lantern to get those small pieces. I wanted to make it look like it was glowing.

• Adhere the lantern to the card and adhere the light pieces. I used Liquid Glue for this.

• Stamp the sentiment with Starry Sky Ink on a 1/2” strip of Basic White and adhere to the card.

• Cut 3 fireflies from So Saffron and adhere to the card.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Starry Sky Ink and the trails of light with So Saffron Ink.

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Sketch Challenge - Celebrate Sunflowers

Here’s the card I made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. This beautiful sunflower was made using the Enjoy The Journey Designer Series Paper and Sunflower Dies.

The sketch is SC948 and you can click on it to see the other cards made for this challenge.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, flick Mango Melody Ink from a Stampin’ Write Marker on the layer.

• Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink on Basic White layer.

• Cut the long swirly detailed strip from Blackberry Bliss using the Irresistible Blooms Die and adhere to the Basic White layer, trim off excess that hangs over the layer.

• Cut the background for the large sunflower using the Sunflower Dies from the center of the Enjoy The Journey Designer Series Paper. I used the sheet below.

• Cut the detailed large sunflower from Blackberry Bliss using the Sunflower Dies and adhere to the background sunflower. Adhere to bottom corner of the Basic White layer and trim off the excess that hangs over the layer.

• Stamp small sunflower on the Designer Series Paper with Blackberry Bliss Ink and cut with coordinating die. Adhere to to corner of the layer and trim off excess that hands over the layer.

• Adhere layer to card base.

On the inside layer stamp two small sunflowers with Blackberry Bliss Ink.

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Masculine Cards - Birthday Series Class 3

These are the cards I made on my YouTube Live for Class 3 of the Birthday Series with the theme of Masculine Cards.

Watch the video to see how to make these cards and learn how you can get the kits for free.

MAKE AND TAKES: 

Get 6 Card Kits, 2 each of 3 designs for today’s cards by placing a $35 order in my online store using host code 9YGWMNHV from March 6 - March 12.

Place a $50 Order and get the Card Kits plus a FREE package of Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Gems.

I’ll also send you a project sheet with pictures, measurements and instructions.

Below is the schedule for my Birthday Card Series.

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These are the cards for this class. The first one will have a kit with the green background and a kit with the purple background. You can use whatever sentiments you want.

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Sketch Saturday - Easter Bunny

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge…a day late! I had a very busy couple of days and started this card multiple times but got interrupted. I finally finished it today. I love how it came out, so cute!

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

The Easter Bunny Stamp Set has such cut little bunnies and sweet sentiments. I fussy cut the bunny and some eggs which was very easy to do.

Tips & Instructions

• Mint Macaron Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Country Gingham Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, oval using the Framed Florets Oval Dies. You will get a cutout oval on the layer and a rim that you can use for another project.

• Cut scrap of Mint Macaron using the same oval die, you will use the rim for this card.

• Lay the gingham layer over the white layer and draw lightly with a pencil around the oval so you know where to stamp. Stamp the sentiment with Black Memento Ink (you’ll need to stamp the words separately)

• Stamp the eggs at the bottom of the oval leaving a space at the very bottom so you can add some additional eggs that you’ll stamp and fussy cut. Color the eggs with Stampin’ Blends and add some Wink Of Stella.

• On scrap of Basic White stamp the bunny and eggs with Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Crumb Cake and Light Petal Pink on the bunny and Fresh Freesia, Orchid Oasis, Daffodil Delight and Pale Papaya for the eggs. Add some Wink Of Stella to the eggs and the bunny’s ears, tail and tummy. Fussy cut the bunny and eggs.

• Adhere the gingham layer to the white layer and then adhere the Mint Macaron rim.

• Adhere the bunny with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer stamp bunny and sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Color Bunny with Light Crumb Cake and Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends and add some Wink Of Stella to the ears, tummy and feet.

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Lucky Clover Shaker Card

I made these fun Shaker Cards for St. Patrick’s Day using the Lucky Clover Stamp Set and the Irresistible Blooms Dies.

Watch the video to see how to make these cards, stay until the very end to see that I added a shamrock to the card.

Tips & Instructions

• Shaded Spruce Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White 5 1/4 x 3 7/8

• Shaded Spruce - 4 x 4, cut circle using the Irresistible Blooms Dies. Lay on the white layer and lightly draw pencil marks around the inner circle. While the green square is there, stamp sentiment and shamrocks with Shaded Spruce Ink.

• Stamp the shamrock on the white layer inside the pencil marks using Shaded Spruce Ink. Erase the pencil marks

• Window Sheet - 3 7/8 x 3 7/8, adhere to the green square using Stampin Seal +

• Adhere Foam Strips around the inner part of the circle and add some at the edges.

• Put Sequins on the shamrock that you stamped on the white layer making sure they are in the center of the layer.

• Remove the release paper from the Foam Strips and adhere the green square to the white layer making sure the shamrock is centered.

• Adhere the white layer to card base.

• Stamp the large shamrock on scrap of Basic White with Shaded Spruce Ink and fussy cut (or punch if you have the coordinating punch). Adhere to the card.

The Lucky Clover Stamp Set has a nice selections of shamrocks (or clovers) and some fun sentiments.

I put the shamrock on the left side of the card on this one.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment and small shamrocks with Shaded Spruce Ink.

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Best Day Birthday Card - Color Combo

I made this fun birthday card using the Best Day Stamp Set and a color combo that I have for today on my Inspiration Calendar.

The color combination is Balmy Blue, Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive. These are not colors that I would put together, I like each one but thought I would try the combo.

Here’s my Inspiration Calendar. I won’t go day by day but you can give it a look if you’re stuck on what to create. I do sketch challenges on Wednesdays and Saturdays and usually Fun Fold on Fridays so you can check here on my Blog for ideas.

Click the calendar to get a pdf you can print out.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Balmy Blue Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the new Basics 3D Embossing Folder

• Basic White, cut using the Scalloped Contour Dies.

• Stamp birthday cake image with Basic Black and color with Stampin’ Blends (Old Olive, Balmy Blue and Blackberry Bliss.

• Stamp some confettie with Balmy Blue at the top of the layer.

• Adhere the layer with a piece of Foam Sheet cut to size

• Add some Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink and some confetti with Balmy Blue Ink.

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Sketch Challenge - Irresistible Blooms

Here’s the card I made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I used brand new products for this card from the Online Exclusive which are available starting today!

Here’s the sketch that I used - SC497 and you can see all the cards made for this challenge by clicking on the sketch. It will bring you to the Splitcoaststampers Gallery.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4

• Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2, adhere to white layer and adhere to card base.

• 2 strips of Basic White - 3 x 1/8, emboss using crosshatch design from the Basics Embossing Folder and adhere to card.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento on scrap of Basic White and fussy cut around it. Adhere to card.

• Add some white Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems

The new Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper has pretty patterns and introduces some new (actually old, retired) colors - Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon!

There Irresistible Blooms Bundle includes a stamp set with beautiful florals and sentiments and a die set with some really cool dies.

The Designer Series Paper looks like the images were embossed!

On the inside layer I stamped some of the large flowers with Flirty Flamingo Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Lucky Clover

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so I thought I would get my green on and use the Lucky Clover Stamp Set for this week’s sketch challenge.

Here’s this week’s sketch from the Atlantice Hearts Sketch Challenge.

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

• 5 strips of green cardstock 7/8 x 4 (I used Parakeet Parade, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Garden Green and Mossy Meadow.)

• Adhere the strips of cardstock to the white layer. I used a tiny bit of Stampin’ Seal to hold them in place so I could arrange them and then lifted and glued each one down.

• Stamp clover on piece of Basic White with Shaded Spruce Ink and cut using the 2nd from largest Stylish Shapes Die.

• Shaded Spruce Square - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, adhere behind the stamped clover and then adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White with Shaded Spruce Ink and adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add some green Sequins for Everything.

I was so happy to see a St. Patricks’s Day Stamp set. There are great sentiments and clover images.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and clovers with Shaded Spruce Ink. Isn’t that a great sentiment!!!

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Pretty Fun Fold Peekaboo Cards

I made some Peekaboo Cards that are so easy to make but open with a fun fold on the inside. One was made with Lovely Linen and the other with Fancy Flora Designer Series Papers.

You’ll hear me call this design an Aperture Card. I realized that all the cards I looked at on Pinterest were from people in the UK and I’m thinking this is what they call a Peekaboo Card LOL!

Watch the video to see how easy it is to make this fun fold and then click on the button below to download a project sheet you can use for a reference.

For this card I used the Lovely Linen Designer Series Paper and the Lovely and Lasting Stamp Set. 

The card base is Evening Evergreen the inside folded piece is Soft Succulent.

For this card I used the Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper and the Sentimental Park Stamp Set.

The card base is Starry Sky and the inside folded piece is Orchid Oasis.

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Gorgeous Fragrant Flowers Thanks Card

I made these beautiful cards using the Fragrant Flowers Bundle and Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper. This is one of my favorite papers, the colors are so vibrant and it’s FREE with a $50 order through the end of February during Sale-a-bration.

Blackberry Bliss is one of my favorite colors so I was drawn to this floral pattern. The background layer was embossed using one of the new Basics Embossing Folders which will be available for purchase starting March 1, 2023.

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss 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 Basics Embossing Folder.

• Wrap piece of Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon around the layer and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to card base.

• Cute 2 of the large flowers and 3 of the small flowers from the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper using the coordinating Fragrant Flowers Dies.

• Adhere the large flowers to the white layer, overlapping each other.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White with Black Memento Ink and cut with the label die from the Fragrant Flowers Dies.

• Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

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

• Add some Opal Rounds

On the inside layer adhere the 3 small flowers to bottom corner letting them hang over the edge. Cut off the overhand pieces and adhere layer to card.

This card was created with basically the same steps only the Card Base is Calypso Coral and I used a piece of the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper for the background layer. Instead of ribbon I added a 4 x 1/2 strip of the Calypso Coral instead of ribbon.

Here’s what the inside layer looks like with the Calypso Coral flowers.

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Sketch Challenge - Perfectly Penciled Circles

I’m having fun being on the Splitcoast Sketch Team. Each week I get to see the sketch early and make a card to post to the Gallery.

This week I made a Black and White Card using the Perfectly Penciled Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the sketch I followed - SC496. If you want to see all the cards made for this week’s challenge, click on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - Emboss using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder (Note - this will be available starting March 1, 2023.

• Cut circles using the Layering Circles Dies. I cut 2 of each pattern. Adhere to white layer letting them hang over the edge. Cut the overhang off and adhere layer to card base.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on a 1/2” strip of Basic White and punch one end with the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add a Pearl to the sentiment label.

I love the embossed layer. The Basic 3D Embossing Folders are a set of 3 folders with some fun patterns.

I added some half circles across the top and bottom of the inside layer. Cut 3 circles with the Layering Circles Dies and then cut them in half and adhere as shown below.

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Cute Kids Cards - Birthday Series Class 2

These are the cards I made on my YouTube Live for Class 2 of the Birthday Series with the theme of Cute Kids Cards.

Watch the video to see how to make these cards and learn how you can get the kits for free.

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Get 6 Card Kits, 2 each of 3 designs for today’s cards by placing a $35 order in my online store using host code 3V63UYMA from Feb. 20 - Feb. 26.

Place a $50 Order and get the Card Kits plus a FREE package of 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds.

I’ll also send you a project sheet with pictures, measurements and instructions.

Below is the schedule for my Birthday Card Series.

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The cards are so fun with the Party Puffins and Adorable Owls Stamp Sets. You can use whatever images and sentiments you want.

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Sketch Saturday - Cottage Rose

I made this pretty birthday card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. The Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper is one of my favorites so when I saw the sketch, I immediately thought of that paper.

Here’s the sketch that I used.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, tear down along the side and adhere to vellum layer. Don’t adhere to the Basic White layer yet.

• Petal Pink Strip - 4 x 3/4, adhere across the layer.

• Stamp and cut 2 medium flowers and one small flower with Black Memento Ink. Color with Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere along the pink strip. I used Dimensionals for the small flower.

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

• Adhere the layer to Basic White layer putting adhesive behind the images and Designer Series Paper so the adhesive doesn’t show through the Vellum. Adhere layer to card base.

• Add some Elegant Faceted Gems.

I’m hoping you can see the pretty pattern on the Velum in this picture. The Vellum Basics has 3 patterns, the one I used here with the leaves, a polka dot and a striped pattern.

On the inside layer I stamped the sentiment and flower with Early Espresso Ink. I stamped off the flower first (on a piece of scrap) to get a lighter shade.

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Peekaboo Fun Fold Cards

These Peekaboo Fun Fold Cards are simple to make and you can use whatever patterned paper you want. This is the card design that I used for this months Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle.

Watch the video to learn how to make these cards and to hear about the Simple Suite Stampers Monthly Tutorial Bundle.

I made this one using some of the new product that will be available to customers starting March 1, 2023. The paper is from the Irresistible Blooms Designer Series Paper and the sentiment is from the Hello, Irresistible Stamp Set.

I’m not sure who I will give this card to so I didn’t add a sentiment on the inside.

This is the card I made for the Tutorial Bundle where we featured the Regency Park Suite of products.

On the inside I added a strip of the patterned paper, a sentiment and some flowers from the Sentimental Park Stamp Set.

You can get the Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle for free when you make a purchase from my Online Store or you can click the button to purchase it. Every month there is a new bundle you can get.

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Sketch Challenge - Playing In The Rain

I made this fun card for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Playing In The Rain Bundle.

Here’s the sketch for the challenge - SC945. Click on the sketch to see what other people created using this sketch.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Rain Or Shine Specialty Designer Series Paper

  • For sky, cut a piece 4 x 2 1/2 and then cut in half so you get 2 pieces - 2 x 2 1/2 each.

  • For the grass with flowers cut a piece 4 x 2 3/4 and then cut in half to get 2 pieces - 2 x 2 3/4 each

• Old Olive - 3 x 2 1/4, adhere behind the bottom right rectangle.

• Adhere the 2 pieces of sky leaving a border around each and adhere the bottom left flower piece. Adhere the piece that is backed with Old Olive as shown (overlapping the other rectangles) .

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White with Black Memento Ink and cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp the turtle with Black Memento Ink on Basic White and color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Old Olive and Dark Daffodil Delight for the turtle and Light Daffodil Delight and Dark Cajun Craze for the flower.

• Cut the turtle with coordinating die and adhere using Dimensionals.

The Playing In The Rain Stamp Set has the cutest images. They just make me smile!

On the inside layer stamp the clouds with Balmy Blue Ink and the rabbit with Black Memento Ink. Color the rabbit’s jacket with a Light Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Marker. I added some Light Flirty Flamingo to the rabbit’s ears, nose, cheek and feet.

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Beautiful Ginkgo Branch Card

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this card from the Mini Catalog using the Ginkgo Branch Bundle. I changed it up a little bit using different colors and the Vellum Basics Specialty Paper. Our catalogs have such great designs to get ideas from.

I love the sweet sentiments Ginkgo Branch Stamp Set The coordinating dies will cut your stamped images and there’s a great label die for the sentiments. There are a couple of stand-alone dies that are just beautiful.

Tips & Instructions

• So Saffron Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Stamp 2 of the large ginkgo branches with Soft Succulent Ink on Basic White and cut with the coordinating die. Cut off some of the bottom of each piece and adhere them to the vellum piece, overlapping a little bit.

• Stamp the sentiment with Versamark on a scrap of Basic Black and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Cut with the label die and adhere over the ginkgo branches making sure you hide the seam. I used Dimensionals to adhere them.

• Put adhesive on the back of the vellum behind the areas that have the ginkgo leaves so you hide the adhesive and adhere to the card base.

• Add some Soft Succulent Opal Rounds.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and leaves with Soft Succulent Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - A Grand Kid

Here’s the card I made for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I used the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper and the A Grand Kid Stamp Set.

This was an easy sketch to use and when I looked through my patterned paper I quickly pulled a card together.

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

• Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces cut at 5 1/4 x 2 (I used the same sheet that I cut a 5 1/4 x 4 and cut it down the middle and used the other side for one of the pieces.)

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper pieces to the white layer.

• Emboss 5 1/4 x 1/2 strip of Fresh Freesia using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the seam. Adhere layer to card base.

• Cut piece of Mango Melody using the 2nd from largest Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White with Fresh Freesia Ink and cut using the 3rd from largest Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere to the Mango Melody square and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems.

The sentiments in the A Grand Kid are wonderful for grandkids or anyone.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiments in Fresh Freesia and Mango Melody Ink and adhere a 4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

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