Tropical Leaf Hello Card

The leaves from the Topical Leaf Bundle are so cool. You can stamp and then punch using the coordinating punch in the bundle to make a fun card.

I love the sentiments in this stamp set; they are fun and I would get this set just for the sentiments. The coordinating punch will punch out the large leaf. You can save 10% when you purchase as a bundle.

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

• Stamp stems on white layer with Evening Evergreen Ink and adhere layer to card base.

• On scrap of Evening Evergreen stamp the veins for 2 of the leaves with Versamark Ink, heat emboss with White Embossing Powder and punch with Tropical Leaf Punch.

• On scrap of Soft Succulent stamp the veins for 2 of the leaves with Evening Evergreen Ink and punch with the Tropical Leaf Punch.

• Arrange leaves on the stems and adhere. I used Dimensionals on 2 of the leaves.

• Stamp sentiment on 1” strip of Evening Evergreen with Versamark Ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Adhere using Dimensionals.

• Add 3 of the Soft Succulent In Color Opal Rounds.

On the inside layer stamp 3 small leaves with Soft Succulent Ink and veins with Evening Evergreen Ink across the top.

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Sketch Saturday - Rejoice In Him

I made this pretty Easter Card for this week’s sketch challenge using the Rejoice In Him Stamp Set and Awash In Beauty Designer Series Paper. The white layer was embossed using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder.

Here’s the sketch that I used from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Mossy Meadow Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 2, emboss using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder.

• Awash In Beauty Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 2

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere the embossed layer and the Designer Series Paper layer to the white layer.

• Wrap piece of Fine Are Ribbon around the layer at the seam and adhere to the back. Adhere layers to card base.

• Stamp sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink on Basic White and cut using the Something Fancy Dies.

• Cut piece of Mossy Meadow using the next larger Something Fancy Dies and adhere behind the stamped label.

• Banner one end of a 1/2” strip of Calypso Coral and a 3/8” strip of Calypso Coral using the Banners Pick A Punch (or cut banner with scissors). Adhere to card above the ribbon.

• Adhere label using Dimensionals.

• Add a gold Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dot to label.

The Rejoice In Him Stamp Set has beautiful sentiments and images for Easter cards or can be used for other faith themed cards.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink and the palm with Mossy Meadow Ink, repeating without re-inking the stamp.

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Marigold Moments Color Combos

The Marigold Moments Stamp Set has such gorgeous flower images. I love that the stamps are photopolymer and two-step stamping. I had fun playing with different color combinations for the marigolds.

Watch the video for an overview of this bundle and to see the different color combinations I used. You’ll get some tips along the way too.

These are the different combinations that I tried. Which do you like best? If you have this set, play around to see what you can come up with.

Tips & Instructions

• Merry Merlot Card Base = 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White - cut using the second from largest Deckled Rectangle Dies and emboss using the crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere layer to card base.

• On scrap of Basic White stamp the detailed bunch of marigolds with Merry Merlot Ink. Stamp the background image with Crushed Curry, stamping off first. Cut using the coordinating die.

• Stamp stems and leaves on scrap of Basic White with Old Olive Ink and cut using coordinating die.

• Adhere flower and stems with leaves to white embossed layer.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White with Merry Merlot Ink. Cut each end at an angle and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

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

• Add some Brushed Brass Butterfly embellishments.

This card was made with Rich Razzleberry Cardstock. I used Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight Inks for the flower and sentiment.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and flower using the colors that you used on the card front. The stem with leaves was stamped with Old Olive Ink.

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Daffodil Daydream Easter Blessings Card

I made a bunch of these beautiful Easter Cards for the women’s group at my church to include in baskets we are giving to a local nursing home. I used the Daffodil Daydream Stamp Set along with the Scalloped Contours Dies.

This is a great stamp set for Easter or Mother’s Day. There are dies that go along with it but I didn’t used them to create this card.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Daffodil Delight - cut using the largest dies from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Basic White - cut using the 2nd largest dies from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Stamp the daffodils with Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Daffodil Delight and Dark Old Olive. Add some Wink Of Stella to the flowers.

• Adhere layer to yellow layer and feed a piece of ribbon through, across the top and adhere to the back. (Note: the ribbon I used is retired and no longer available for purchase.) Adhere layer to card base.

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

• Punch piece of Old Olive with the scalloped oval from the Double Oval Punch and adhere behind the stamped label. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

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

• Add an Iridescent Pearl to the label.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Old Olive Ink and the palm and dove with Black Memento Ink. Color the palm with a Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Marker. I used the Rejoice In Him Stamp Set for the sentiment and images.

I love how this card turned out and I think the people in the Nursing Home will enjoy receiving the card and basket of goodies.

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Sketch Challenge - Rhino Ready

Isn’t this just the cutest card? I made it for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Rhino Ready Stamp Set.

Here’s the sketch that I used. It is square but I wanted to make a standard A2 card.

Click on the sketch to see all the other cards that were made for this challenge. It’s amazing to see all the different interpretations.

The Rhino Ready Bundle is part of the Online Exclusive and has the most adorable images and fun sentiments. I only used the stamp set for this card but I’m excited to use those tree dies, the look so cool!

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4, emboss using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder (the hobnail-glass dots folder).

• Country Gingham Designer Series Paper Layer - 4 1/4 x 3

• Basic White Layer - cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Stamp the rhino, sentiment and bird with Black Memento Ink. Color the rhino with Light & Dark Smoky Slate and the birds with Daffodil Delight and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends. Add some Wink Of Stella to the rhino and birds if desired.

• Adhere all the layers to card base.

On the inside layer stamp rhino, sentiment and bird with Black Memento Ink. Color rhino with Light & Dark Smoky Slate and the bird with Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.

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Rejoice In Him Easter Card

I can’t believe Easter is right around the corner. I made this beautiful Easter Card using the Rejoice In Him Stamp Set.

I love everything about this stamp set. The images and sentiments are perfect to share the hope and faith of Easter. They have a soft, brushstroke feel about them.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, cut swirly circle using the Irresistible Blooms Dies.

• Basic White 3 7/8 x 3 7/8, stamp the face of Jesus with Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Crumb Cake for His clothing, Ivory for His face and just added a little Light Soft Suede on His hair. Adhere behind the Designer Series Paper. You can move it around to get is centered and cut the piece down if you need to.

• Wrap Linen Thread around the layer 3 times and adhere it to the card.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on Basic White and cut using the Something Fancy Dies.

• Stamp 2 of the palms with Black Memento Ink on Basic White and fussy cut.

• Adhere the palms behind the sentiment label and then adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

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

• Add a copper Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dot.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and dove with Black Memento Ink and the palms with Shaded Spruce Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Let's Set Sail

I made this card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. The By The Bay Designer Series Paper was perfect for the background pieces.

Here’s the sketch, isn’t it a fun one?

I haven’t used the Let’s Set Sail Bundle in a while and thought it would be perfect with the waves on the paper. You can purchase the stamp set and coordinating punch separately or bundle them together to save 10%

The By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper has beautiful water designs.

Tips & Instructions

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

• By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper - cut 6 pieces at 1-15/16 across by 1-11/16 down.

• Basic White Layer - 5-1/4 x 4, adhere the patterned paper to the layer leaving spaces between the pieces but going right up to the edges. Adhere layer to card base.

• Night Of Navy Layer - 3-1/4 x 2-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3-1/8 x 2-1/8, adhere to blue layer.

• Stamp sailboat on scraps of Basic White and punch with coordinating Sailboat Builder Punch. I stamped the sails with Real Red Ink and the boat with Crumb Cake Ink.

• Lay the sailboat on the white layer to determine placement and stamp birds with Night Of Navy Ink.

• Adhere the boat to the white layer and adhere layer to card using Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment from the Best Day Stamp Set with Night Of Navy Ink on a 1/2” strip of Basic White and punch each end with the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card.

• Add a Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearl to the sentiment.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and birds with Night Of Navy Ink. Cut a 4” piece of the Designer Series Paper along the wave and adhere to the layer.

This is a great masculine birthday card!

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One Sheet Wonder Stamping

These cards were so easy to make using the One Sheet Wonder Technique. Just stamp an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of Basic White Cardstock with various flowers and colors and then cut them apart. They really turned out beautiful!

Watch the video to see how to create these cards and then gather some stamps and ink pads to make your own.

Tips & Instructions

• Melon Mambo Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Cardstock - 8 1/2 x 11, score at 5 1/2 and 4 1/4

• Stamp flowers and leaves with different colors using the score lines as a guide. Start with the larger images and then fill in with smaller images.

• This is what the sheet looks like before I cut it apart.

• Cut the sheet into 4 pieces at the score lines then cut down to 5 1/4 x 4 layers.

• Stamp sentiment with Melon Mambo Ink.

• Adhere to Melon Mambo Card Bases.

• Add some 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

This is the card that I made on the video.

This Card is very basic. I didn’t add anything to it and I think it is so pretty - SIP - Stamp, Ink & Paper.

I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of Basic White and punched it with the Lasting Label Punch. I used Dimensionals to adhere it to the card.

I stepped up this one a little more by adding some layers. The stamped layer was cut to 5 x 3 3/4 and adhered to a piece of Melon Mambo cut to 5 1/8 x 3 7/8.

The sentiment was stamped on Basic White and cut using one of the Something Fancy Dies. I used the next larger die to cut a piece of Melon Mambo and backed the stamped label. Adhere here it to the card with Dimensionals.

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Simple Stamping - Beautiful Thistle

I made these two simple cards with basic supplies. The first is just ink, paper and stamps and the second is stepped up a little bit with a punched label and butterfly embellishment.

It doesn’t take tons of supplies to make a pretty card.

This is the basic card and I colored the large flower from the Beautiful Thistle Stamp Set with Stampin’ Write Markers. These are water-based markers and can be used to color directly on the stamp.

The card base is Calypso Coral and is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4. The Basic White Layer is 5 x 3 3/4.

The colors I chose are Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Garden Green. Just color directly on your stamp starting with the lightest color first and then breathe on the stamp to moisten before stamping on your cardstock. I also colored the sentiment with the Calypso Coral Marker.

Note: The markers can only be purchased as a full set in their color family (i.e. Brights, Regals, Subtles, etc.) but you can use any water-based marker.

I stepped this card up by stamping the sentiment on a scrap of Basic White and then punching it using the Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch. Add a Brushed Brass Butterfly to finish it off.

The Beautiful Thistle Stamp Set has the perfect image for this technique. The sentiments are so pretty!

On the inside layer I colored the smaller flower stamp with the markers and didn’t include a sentiment.

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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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