Let's Make Card Boxes To Hold Your Handmade Cards!

These Card Boxes are perfect to use as a gift for someone special. Fill them with handmade cards; they hold six to eight A2 size cards with envelopes, depending on how may layers are on the cards. Aren’t they pretty!

I got this idea from Angie Juda (ChicnScratch) and demonstrated them at an event I presented at last weekend. I decided to share them with you as well.

Watch the video below to learn how to make them and then click on the Project Sheet Button to download a pdf with pictures and instructions.

This is the card I made on the video using the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

There’s plenty of room to fit a nice variety of cards.

I made these cards using the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper. The patterns are so pretty.

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Beside Me Father's Day Card

As Father's Day approaches, I decided to create a card for my son with a sweet illustration of children fishing with their dad. He just took his daughter and son fishing so when I saw this stamp I knew it would be perfect for him.

The Beside Me Stamp Set has great images of a dad with kids and wonderful sentiments for Father’s Day or other masculine cards.

Tips & Instructions

• Misty Moonlight Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Basic White, cut using the 4th from largest Deckled Rectangle Dies. Stamp image and sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Boho Blue, Light Fresh Freesia, Light Lost Lagoon, Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Light Azure Afternoon, Light & Dark Wild Wheat, Light Pebbled Path and Ivory.

• Cut Misty Moonlight using the 3rd from largest Deckled Rectangle Dies and adhere behind the stamped rectangle. Adhere to the card using a piece of Foam Sheet (or Dimensionals).

• Add some black Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink and add a 4 x 3/4 strip of Designer Series Paper.

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Sketch Challenge - Beautiful Balloons

For this week’s sketch challenge, I made a colorful and cheerful birthday card using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle.

Here’s the sketch from the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Click on the sketch to see other projects posted.

Tips & Instructions:

• Blueberry Bushel Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Stamp 2 large, 2 medium and 2 small balloons using Blueberry Bushel, Lemon Lolly and Berry Burst Inks and cut with coordinating dies.

• Arrange and adhere the balloons using Dimensionals on the 2 smallest balloons.

• Stamp sentiment with Blueberry Bushel Ink on 3/4 strip of Basic White. Fussy cut around the top of the sentiment. Adhere with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Blueberry Bushel Ink. Stamp 3 balloons (1 medium and 2 small) with Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst and Lemon Lolly Inks. Stamp strings with Black Memento Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Cheerful Daisies

Here’s the card I made for this week’s sketch challenge. It’s a very clean and simple card but very pretty.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I love using their sketches.

Tips & Instructions

• Moody Mauve Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Bubble Bath Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

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

• Cut a piece of Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Pick a pattern that you like to highlight in the circle. adhere to the bottom corner of the embossed layer and trim off the overhang. Adhere layer to card.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2 strip of Basic White with Moody Mauve Ink and adhere to a 3/8 strip of Moody Mauve and trim off edge at an angle. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add 3 Moody Mauve Dots.

The embossed layer and variation of pinks pulls this card together nicely.

On the inside layer stamp the large daisy outline with Moody Mauve Ink and the filler with Moody Mauve but stamp off first to get a lighter shade. Stamp center with Moody Mauve.

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Simple Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards

These cards were so easy to make; easy peasy! I used the Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards and some cardstock to make 6 quick, simple cards.

Watch the video to get some ideas on different combinations you can use to create cards. I made some for birthdays and some for graduation.

The watercolor designs in this pack include balloons, stars, polka dots, rainbows, and more. All designs are created in a happy, cheerful color palette that's sure to please! The card pack also includes four sheets of coordinating stickers to embellish your projects.

• 50 total cards: 36 small, 14 large

• Small: 3" x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm)

• Large: 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

• 4 sticker sheets: 2 each of 2 designs

Tips & Instructions

• Card Bases - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• White Layers (if used) 5 1/4 x 4

• Memories & More 6 x 4 card - cut to 5 x 3 3/4 if using white layer behind or 5 1/4 x 4 if not.

• Mats for 4 x 3 Memories & More card - 4 1/4 x 3 1/4

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I used a Blueberry Bushel card base and mat for 4 x 3 Memories & More card. I added some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Blueberry Bushel Ink and add the 4 x 1 strip that was leftover.

This card was made with a Berry Burst Card Base and mat. Add some Iridescent Pearls.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Berry Burst Ink. Add the 4 x 1 leftover strip and some stars from the sticker sheet.

This card has a Thick Basic White card base and Berry Burst mat. Add the balloon grouping sticker.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Berry Burst Ink and add some balloon stickers. Draw strings with a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.

I used a Thick Basic White card base and a basic white mat for this card. Add some Iridescent Pearls.

On the inside layer add the sticker sentiment and a 4 x 1 strip of a Memories & More card.

I used a Berry Burst card base and Basic White mat for this card. Add the sentiment stickers to the small card piece. Add some Lost Lagoon Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer add a 4 x 3/4 strip of Berry Burst and add stickers as shown.

This was the easiest card to make. Cut a little bit off each side of the 6 x 4 Memories & More card to make it 5 1/4 x 4. Add some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Blueberry Bushel Ink and add some star stickers.

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Textured Floral Birthday Card

If you love florals like I do, the Textured Floral Bundle is for you. The flower images are beautiful against layer embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.

The Textured Floral Bundle has lots of pretty flowers and greenery. Some of the dies will cut out the stamped images and there are some that will cut extra greenery pieces.

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 Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.

• Scraps of Basic White - stamp large flower and two small flowers with Bubble Bath Ink and stamp centers with Blackberry Bliss Ink. Stamp leaves with Lost Lagoon Ink and small flower grouping with Blackberry Bliss Ink. Cut with coordinating dies.

• Cut two branches from Wild Wheat and one branch from Crushed Curry.

• Assemble and adhere pieces to card with Liquid Glue. Use Dimensionals for the large flower and leaves.

• Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink on scrap of Basic White and cut 2nd from smallest rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

I love the texture from the embossed layer behind the floral arrangement!

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink and the flowers with Bubble Bath Ink. Stamp the flower centers with Blackberry Bliss Ink.

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Sketch Challenge - Little Monkey

This Little Monkey Stamp Set is so cute. I used it for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge.

This is the sketch for this week’s challenge. You can click on it to see other cards posted for the challenge.

The Gorgeous Garden Dies are amazing! There are 2 large dies that create beautiful backgrounds. I used the one with the leaves for my card.

Tips & Instructions

• Soft Sea Foam Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Garden Green Layer - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, cut using the leaves die from the Gorgeous Garden Dies and adhere to the card base.

• Cut 2 circles using the Stylish Shapes Dies from Basic White Cardstock. I used the largest circle and the 3rd from largest circle. Cut two sides of each circle to make them a straight edge.

• Stamp the monkeys on the circles with Black Tuxedo Ink. Stamp the hanging monkey on a Post-It Note and cut out the tail so you can use it to mask when stamping the branch. Stamp branch with Black Memento Ink.

• Color the monkeys and branch with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light & Dark Crumb Cake for the monkey and Light Pebbled Path for the branch. The leaves were colored with a Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker.

• Adhere the circles to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment on 3/4 strip of Basic White with Black Memento Ink. Banner each end with the Banner Pick A Punch and adhere using Dimensionals. Be sure you don’t put a Dimensionals on the end that will sit on the circle.

On the inside layer stamp the monkey and sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Mask the monkey and stamp the banana with Black Memento Ink. Color the monkey with Dark & Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Markers and the banana with a Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker.

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Courage & Faith Cards

I was so happy to see a stamp set with scripture and decided to make these cards for two people of faith who are battling serious illnesses.

The Courage & Faith Stamp Set would be perfect to make bookmarks with. You can stamp the sentiment and then add the greenery on each side.

The Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper has such vibrant colors. Some of the sheets look like they they were hand painted with hand torn layers.

Tips & Instructions

• Berry Burst Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

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

• Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to card.

• Cut two tags (second from largest) - one from Basic White and one from Lemon Lime Twist.

• Stamp Scripture on white tag with Berry Burst Ink.

• Attach the tags together, offsetting a little and feed Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon through the hole.

• Adhere the label with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls.

On the inside layer adhere a 4 x 1 strip of Designer Series Paper.

This card was made pretty much the same way as the other card but with a different pattern of the Designer Series Paper. The tag is the largest tag in the set. Tie a bow with Night Of Navy Bordered Ribbon. Add some Brushed Brash Butterflies instead of the Iridescent Pearls.

The strip on the inside layer is 4 x 3/4.

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Sketch Saturday - Darling Details

Here’s the card I made for this week’s sketch challenge using the Darling Details Bundle. I love flowers so this bundle was at the top of my list from the new catalog.

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

The Darling Details Stamp Set has such pretty, two-step stamps where you can stamp the outline with one color and the filler with another. The dies will cut the flower images but there’s so much more with the frames and borders.

Tips & Instructions

• Berry Burst Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Bubble Bath Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Basic White Layer - stamp sentiment at bottom corner with Berry Burst Ink.

• Basic White - stamp 3 large flowers with Berry Burst and Bubble Bath Ink. Stamp 3 daisies with Crushed Curry and Lemon Lolly Ink. Cut with coordinating dies.

• Cut 2 large sprigs from Old Olive and some smaller leaves from Granny Apple Green.

• Cut largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies from Bubble Bath and Vellum and adhere together.

• Adhere the 3 large flowers together and adhere to circle with Dimensionals, putting the Dimensionals in the middle.

• Add flowers and greenery behind the flowers and adhere to the white layer. Adhere layer to card.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls.

On the inside layer stamp the large flower with Berry Burst and Bubble Bath Inks. Stamp sentiment with Berry Burst Ink. The sentiment is from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set.

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Quick & Easy Cards using a Circle Punch & Patterned Paper

These cards were so simple to make and you get two cards with this design.

Pick 2 pieces of patterned paper and punch circles from the top and bottom corners. Use the pieces to make 2 cards! Watch the video to see how to do this.

The Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper has such pretty patterns and you have lots of choices on which ones to use for this style card.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 2 bases cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4

• Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces cut to 5 1/4 x 4

• Lay the Designer Series Paper on top of each other and punch the bottom right corner and top left corner using a Circle Punch. Make sure you don’t punch the tip off.

• Adhere the large pieces to the 2 card bases and then adhere to circle pieces to each card base.

• Cut the label from Basic White and the label mat from Night of Navy using the Something Fancy Dies..

• Stamp the sentiment with Night of Navy Ink and adhere to the Night of Navy mat. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

• Tie Bow and adhere with Glue Dot.

• Add some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems.

This is what the other card looks like. I used a different label but also from the Something Fancy Dies.

On the inside layer adhere a 4 x 3/4 strip and stamp a sentiment if you want.

These cards were made using the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper and the Nested Essentials Dies.

The sentiment is from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set and was stamped with Berry Burst Ink.

On this card I colored the Iridescent Rhinestones with a Dark Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Marker.

Add a 5 1/4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the inside layer. You can use whichever design you want on the inside.

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Wanted To Say - Feel Better Soon

This Feel Better Soon Card was made without stamping!!! I used the Wanted To Say Dies for the sentiment.

This set of dies has great sentiments that you can use on their own or add the background layer to it. There are some fun shapes you can use on your project like the flowers I added to my card.

The Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper is handcrafted by in-house artists, this paper was designed by pressing hand-inked flowers onto the paper, giving it a beautiful textured, artistic effect.  Isn’t that cool?

Tips & Instructions

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

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

• Crushed Curry Strip - 4 x 3/4, emboss using the crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

• Cut the background for the sentiment with Calypso Coral and the detailed sentiment with Crushed Curry and adhere them together, then adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

• Cut some flowers from Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry and adhere to the card. Add Iridescent Pastel Gems to the flower centers.

• Add some Brushed Brass Butterflies as desired.

The inside layer is Very Vanilla. Add a 4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper and adhere a flower to the top corner. The flower is Calypso Coral and I added the center leftover from a Crushed Curry Flower that I used on the card front.

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Sketch Challenge - Cheerful Daisies

Here’s the card I made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection. Daisies are one of my favorite flowers so I was immediately drawn to this suite.

This is the sketch I used. You can click on it to see the other projects posted for this week’s challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Lemon Lolly Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces 5 1/4 x 4. Lay the 2 pieces on top of each other one facing up and one facing down. Cut on a diagonal (not tip to tip). You will have enough to make 2 cards.

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere the daisy pattern paper to the top portion and the solid piece to the bottom.

• Lemon Lolly Strip - 6 x 3/4, emboss using the dots folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Lay across the seam and snip off the overhang. Adhere layer to card base.

• Cut the daisy grouping from Basic White using the Cheerful Daisies Dies. Snip off to separate the large daisy. Add some Crushed Curry Ink to the center with a Sponge Dauber.

• Cut 2 sets of leaves from the solid pattern Designer Series Paper.

• Arrange flower and leaves on the card and adhere.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White with Pretty Peacock Ink and cut using the label die from the Cheerful Daisies Dies. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Loose Frosted Dots to the label.

The Pretty Peacock color is so rich and vibrant and the Lemon Lolly base and embossed strip really pop against it.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Pretty Peacock. The sentiment is from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set. Use the daisy piece that was cut apart from the grouping. Use a sponge Dauber to add some ink to the center, cut a stem from Early Espresso and cut some leaves from the Designer Series Paper. Assemble and adhere to the inside layer.

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Sketch Saturday - Biggest Birthday

This week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge screamed birthday to me so I decided to use the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper for the banners.

Here’s this week’s sketch. It was an easy card to make, just cut different size strips and banner one end.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Designer Series Paper Layer (pink) - 5 1/2 x 2, stamp the sentiment from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set with Berry Burst Ink.

• Cut a variety of strips at different lengths and widths from the Designer Series Paper and banner one end. I used the Banners Pick A Punch and hand cut the wide strip.

• Arrange the strips on the card base and adhere.

• Adhere the pink, stamped layer over the strips.

• Add some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Berry Burst Ink. I used the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set. Adhere a 5 1/4 x 3/4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

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Beautiful Earthen Elegance Cards

If you love texture and earth tones, you are going to want to get the Earthen Elegance Suite Collection. There are so many options with these products.

Watch the video to see the products in this suite and some of the ways to use them to create cards like these.

Tips & Instructions:

• Gray Granite Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, adhere to card base.

• Cut layer from Basic White Cardstock using the Deckled Rectangle Dies. I used the 2nd from largest. Stamp sentiment on bottom corner and adhere layer to the card.

• Cut the pots from the Designer Series Paper and cut down the tallest vase. Cut the handles from Designer Series Paper or Cardstock and adhere to the top of the smaller vases. Add a piece of trim to the larger vase.

• Stamp the wheat on Basic White using Wild Wheat Ink, stamping a second time without adding more ink and cut with coordinating die. Cut the branches and greenery from Designer Series Paper or Cardstock as desired.

• Adhere the greenery to the pots. and adhere to the card using Dimensionals as desired.

• Add some Moody Mauve Dots to the card.

On the inside layer stamp the vase with Moody Mauve Ink. Using a piece of Post-It Note, mask the vase and stamp the wheat using Wild Wheat Ink, stamping a second time without re-inking.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 1/2, adhere to card base.

• On scrap of Basic White stamp the large vase with Moody Mauve Ink and the small vase with Pretty Peacock Ink.. Stamp floral piece with Moody Mauve. Cut with coordinating dies.

• Cut the large greenery pieces from the Designer Series Paper using the dies.

• Cut the small design piece from Moody Mauve and adhere to the large vase. Cut off the overhang.

• Adhere the greenery pieces to the vases and adhere to the card.

• Stamp sentiment with Gray Granite Ink on 1/2 strip of Basic White. Trim down and adhere using Dimensionals.

• Add some Pebble Path Dots.

On the inside stamp the pot with Moody Mauve Ink and the wheat with Gray Granite Ink masking the pot to keep the wheat above the pot.

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Sketch Challenge - Fresh As A Daisy Hello Card

Here’s my card for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the sketch I followed. You can click on it to see the other projects submitted for this challenge.

The sentiment is from the Wonderful Thoughts Bundle and it’s so cool how there are dies to cut out the sentiments.

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, emboss using the dots Basics 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper (Copper Clay) - 4 x 3, round all 4 corners. Adhere to the card.

• Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper (daisy pattern) - 4 3/4 x 1 1/2, adhere to card.

• Stamp the sentiment with Copper Clay Ink and cut with coordinating die. Adhere to card.

• Add some Boho Blue Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems.

On the inside layer adhere a 3 x 2 1/2 piece of the daisy patterned Designer Series Paper. This pattern is so pretty that I had to use it on the inside too!

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Countryside Inn Cards

If you love blues, you’ll want to get your hands on the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. It has pretty patterns and lots of shades of blue.

In the video below you’ll see the products in the Countryside Inn Suite and I’ll show you how to make these cards. This is a great suite of products that I know you’ll love.

Tips & Instructions

• Night Of Navy Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding).

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

• Cut the Designer Series Paper using the 4th from largest Countryside Corners Dies laying it over the pattern to get the one you want.

• Cut Basic White from the 3rd from largest die and Night of Navy from the 2nd from largest die.

• Adhere the pieces together and adhere to the card.

• Stamp the large outline images with Night Of Navy Ink on Basic White.

• Stamp the sentiment inside the smallest outline and cut using the coordinating die. The sentiment is from the Sending Smiles Stamp Set. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls.

I used a different pattern for this card but followed the same steps. The sentiment is from the Happy Labels Stamp Set.

Add a 4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the inside layer.

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Sketch Challenge - Seasonal Branches

I’m so excited to be using products from the new Annual Catalog on the card I made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. This is a fun peekaboo card!

Here’s the sketch I used. I put those doo-dads on the left because it worked better for my scene. You can click on it to see all the other projects made for this week’s challenge.

The Seasonal Branches Bundle has great images and sentiments and the dies coordinate so well to create branches for all the seasons. I love that sweet little bird!

Tips & Instructions

• Bubble Bath Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Cut the center of the card front using the square Stylish Shapes Dies to create the peekaboo hole.

• Using the same die and one die larger, cut the square frame from Berry Burst and adhere it to the opening of the card front.

• Lay your 5 1/4 x 4 inside layer inside the card and lightly draw around the opening with a pencil to help with positioning your images.

• Stamp the bird with Memento Black Ink and the branch with Early Espresso Ink. Erase the pencil marks.

• Color the bird with Light Crumb Cake and Light Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Markers. Color the beak with a Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker.

• Stamp 7 flowers with Berry Burst Ink and cut with coordinating dies. Adhere the flowers to the branch and 2 to the frame. Adhere the inside layer to the card.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on a 1/2 strip of Basic White. Punch both ends using the Banners Pick A Punch and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls to the flower centers and the sentiment label.

Here’s what the inside looks like opened up. It’s already done for you.

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New Catalog Now Live!

Today’s the day!!! The Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now live and you can start ordering from it.

Click on the catalog picture below to view an online version.

Check out this video to see the Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection. I’m using these products in my May Card Class To Go. You can get details on this class by clicking on CLASSES at the top of this page.

Let me know if you have any questions or need help placing an order. My May Ordering Special is a pack of Tinsel Gems and you can get them for FREE when you place a $50 order (before shipping and tax) from my Online Store.

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Circle Sayings Barn Door Cards

The Circle Sayings Bundle works so well with these Barn Door Fun Fold Cards. The images fit into the circles that work with the coordinating punch!

Watch the video to see these new products and learn how to make these cards. Click the button to get a printable Project Sheet with the measurements and instructions.

I love the Wild Wheat color for this card (cardstock, ink and Designer Series Paper). Since I didn’t have the new Lemon Lolly and Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends yet, I decided to color them with ink from the ink pads and a Wink Of Stella Brush.

Just press a clear block into the ink pad and pick up the ink with the brush and color. You’ll get a nice glimmer to your image.

For this card I used the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper along with Azure Afternoon Cardstock and Ink. The cupcake was colored the same way with the ink and Wink of Stella Brush and I used Azure Afternoon and Bubble Bath.

These new products will be available for purchase when the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog launches on May 2, 2023.

Irresistible Blooms Mother's Day Cards

The Hello, Irresistible Suite of products is perfect to use for Mother’s Day Cards. I love the Designer Series Paper and the Irresistible Blooms Bundle. I had to look for a nice “Happy Mother’s Day” sentiment and found it in the Marigold Moments Stamp set which sadly is no longer available.

To make this card I used Flirty Flamingo for the card base and Ink. I cut the circle from the center of the Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper using the swirly circle die from the set, and cut a flower and leaves from the paper as well.

Lay the paper over a piece of Basic White to determine where to stamp and then mask the sentiment with Post-It Notes to break it down to 3 lines. I flicked some ink from a Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Marker to add some interest.

Add the flower with Dimensionals and the leaves behind it. Add some Loose Frosted Dots with Liquid Glue.

On the inside, stamp the sentiment (from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set) and a small flower with Flirty Flamingo Ink. Stamp leaves with Pretty Peacock or Lost Lagoon Ink.

This card has a Pretty Peacock card base, Basic White 5 1/4 x 4 layer and a Designer Series Paper 5 x 3 3/4 layer. Cut a stitched square from the Stylish Shapes Dies and the flower and leaves from the Designer Series Paper. Stamp the sentiment with Flirty Flamingo on Basic White and cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies. Add some Loose Frosted Dots.

On the inside stamp the sentiment with Pretty Peacock Ink and the flower with Flirty Flamingo Ink and the leaves with Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping off first to get a lighter shade.

I used the Contoured Scalloped Dies to cut the Basic White and Designer Series Paper layers and adhered them to a Flirty Flamingo Card Base. Stamp the sentiment on a strip of Basic White with Flirty Flamingo Ink and cut to fit just around the sentiment and add with Dimensionals. Add some Loose Frosted Dots.

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Note: The Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon products will be available for purchase starting May 2, 2023.