Rustic Crate Autumn Card

Fall is my favorite season and the Rustic Crate Bundle from the new Mini Catalog is such a great set for the season. The background layer is from the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper which is gorgeous with copper foil accents.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8

• All About Autumn Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to white layer and wrap piece of Copper Clay Textured Ribbon around layers and adhere to the back. Adhere layers to card base.

• Basic White - cut using the largest rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies.

• Cut crate from the wood pattern in the Designer Series Paper. Cut the two side pieces from a scrap of Copper Clay and adhere to the crate.

• Stamp the pumpkin and flower image with Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Dark Pumpkin Pie for the pumpkins, Dark Lemon Lolly for the corn, Dark Granny Apple Green for the husks, Dark Old Olive for the leaves and Dark Daffodil Delight for the sunflowers. Use some Light Blackberry Bliss for the sunflower centers and then bring it outside the edges of the center and blend with the Daffodil Delight. Cut with coordinating die.

• Adhere to stamped image to the crate and then adhere to the white rectangle. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Cut the small label from Basic White using the die and stamp sentiment with Copper Clay Ink. Adhere to crate.

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

• Add some small Copper Clay Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems to the sentiment label.

The crate die embosses as it cuts, so cool!

On the inside layer stamp and color the images the same as you did on the card front.

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Note: the Rustic Crate Bundle and All About Autumn Designer Series Paper will be available starting September 6, 2023 with the launch of the new Mini Catalog.

Sketch Saturday - Trucking Along

This week’s sketch was fun using the Trucking Along Stamp Set paired with the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper. I cut the squares to create a scene instead of just various patterns and colors.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. It’s a great way to get inspiration!

The Trucking Along Stamp Set has great images, the truck reminds me of a truck that was at an orchard where we went apple picking last year. That’s my son and grandkids, it was a beautiful day!

You can stamp lots of things in the truck: flowers, a Christmas tree, gifts and even a palm tree.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Cut One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper in 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 pieces keeping them in order to create the scene. Adhere the pieces 3 across and 4 down leaving off the middle pieces.

• Early Espresso Layer - 2 5/8 x 2 5/8

• Basic White Layer - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, stamp truck, tree and sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Cherry Cobbler for the truck, Light Smokey Slate for the windows and hubcaps and Dark Smokey Slate for the tires and bumpers. Add Wink of Stella to the windows and hubcaps. Color tree with Dark Shaded Spruce.

• Adhere the stamped layer to the Early Espresso Layer and adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add some white Adhesive-Backed Sequins. These will be available for purchase from the new Mini Catalog starting September 6, 2023.

The One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper has beautiful winter scenes on one side and a rustic pattern on the other side.

On the inside layer add a 5 1/4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper and stamp the sentiment with Black Memento Ink. I didn’t adhere the paper until after I stamped but I laid it on the white layer to get placement for the sentiment.

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Beautiful Autumn Card using Magical Meadow

I love stamping my own background and the Magical Meadow Stamp Set has great images to create a pretty fall pattern. The sentiment is from the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set.

The color combo that I used for this card is from my Inspiration Calendar - Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie and Crumb Cake, perfect for an Autumn Card.

Tips & Instructions

• Crumb Cake Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Very Vanilla Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Stamp images on the Very Vanilla Layer starting with the largest image with Pretty Peacock Ink, the next size down with Pecan Pie Ink and the berry image with Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping off first. I filled in around the edges with the leafy image using Crumb Cake Ink.

• Wrap piece of Pecan Pie Bordered Ribbon around the layer and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to card base.

• Use the Nested Essentials Dies to cut a Very Vanilla rectangle and the next size up Crumb Cake rectangle. Stamp the sentiment from the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set with Pretty Peacock Ink. Adhere together and then adhere to card using Dimensionals.

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

• Add a Pretty Peacock Tinsel Gem to sentiment label.

On the inside layer (cut Very Vanilla 5 1/4 x 4) stamp the images with Pretty Peacock and Pecan Pie on the bottom corner. Stamp the berry image with Pretty Peacock, stamping off first on the top corner.

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Sketch Challenge - Merry & Bright

For this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge I made a Slimline Christmas Card using products from the new Merry Bold & Bright Suite.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 8 1/2 x 7, score at 3 1/2 (on the 7 side)

• Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper - 3 strips cut at 5 1/2 x 1 1/2

• Melon Mambo Foil Sheet - 2 strips cut at 5 1/2 x 1 1/2

• Adhere the strips on the card base as shown on the picture. I adhered the Melon Mambo Foil strips first and then the Christmas lights pattern. Trim off the overhang cutting from the back side of the card.

• Melon Mambo Foil - cut circle using the 6th from smallest Deckled Circle Dies.

• Granny Apple Green - cut circle using the 5th from smallest Deckled Circle Dies. Stamp sentiment with Versamark and then heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Tip - Arrange the words how you want on a clear block, then stamp.

• Adhere the circles together and then adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

• Add some Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins.

I’m hoping you can see the Melon Mambo Foil Paper, it has a nice shine to it!

On the inside layer (8 1/4 x 3 1/4) stamp string using Shaded Spruce Ink and the light tops with Granny Apple Green Ink. Stamp the light bulbs with Melon Mambo Ink stamping off first to get a lighter shade and then stamp the filament with Melon Mambo Ink. Stamp sentiment with Melon Mambo Ink.

The new Merry Bold & Bright Suite and Deckled Circle products will be available starting September 6, 2023

Countryside Inn Tutorial Bundle

This month’s Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle features the Countryside Inn Suite. Here’s the card that I made for the bundle. The Designer Series Paper is so pretty that I wanted to highlight it.

You can get this bundle for free when you purchase from my Online Store or you can purchase the bundle by clicking the button below. This tutorial bundle contains 12 projects with pictures, measurements and instructions designed by 12 Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators.

The Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper was inspired by fine china and wallpaper patterns. It includes gorgeous florals, woodland animals, nature and ceramic designs.

The inside is very simple with a strip of the Designer Series Paper.

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Sketch Saturday - Lighting The Way

Here’s the card I made for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge using the Stargazing Designer Series Paper.

The sketch was an easy one and can be made with any patterned paper. The sentiment is from the Lighting The Way Stamp Set but for this sketch and this paper, you can really use any sentiment.

Tips & Instructions

• Starry Sky Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4

• Cut 6 pieces of patterned paper (I used the Stargazing Designer Series Paper) at 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 and adhere to the white layer leaving a border around each piece.

• Adhere layer to card base.

• Basic White - 2 1/8 x 1 1/4, stamp sentiment with Starry Sky Ink.

• Berry Burst - 2 1/4 x 1 3/8, adhere behind sentiment layer and adhere to the card with a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet (or Dimensionals).

• Add some Lemon Lime Twist Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer (Basic White 5 1/4 x 4) stamp sentiment. Cut 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 square from the Designer Series Paper and cut in half on a diagonal. Adhere the halves to the corners of the layer.

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Envelope Flap Fun Fold Cards

In today's video, I'm excited to share with you a fun card design that will surely impress both the sender and the recipient. It’s called the Envelope Flap Fun Fold Card and it adds an element of surprise to your card.

Watch the video to see the new Beary Christmas Suite of products and learn how to make this fun fold card. Click on the Project Sheet button to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.

The Beary Christmas Suite has such cute Designer Series Paper patterns and the bear is just adorable. I love that we have a snowflake embossing folder in this suite.

This card features the Inked Botanicals products. The Designer Series Paper has beautiful images that look like pressed flowers.

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Note: the new Beary Christmas Suite products will be available starting September 6, 2023

Good Feelings - You're On My Mind

This is such a great sentiment for a card to let someone special know that you’re thinking of them. It’s from the Good Feelings Stamp Set and all the pretty stitched pieces are from the Radiating Stitches Dies.

This card uses the color combination from my Inspiration Calendar - Shaded Spruce, Coastal Cabana and Flirty Flamingo, so fun! You can get my Inspiration Calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Cut piece of Coastal Cabana using the large rectangle die from the Radiating Stitches Dies and adhere to card base.

• Cut piece of Basic White from the next largest rectangle die. Stamp sentiment with Shaded Spruce Ink (towards the right side) and adhere layer to the large rectangle.

• Cut 2 hearts from Flirty Flamingo and adhere with Dimensionals on the white layer.

• Color 3 Sparkle Gems with a Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Marker and adhere to card.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Shaded Spruce Ink and add a Flirty Flamingo die cut heart.

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Sketch Challenge - Inked & Tiled

My card for this week’s sketch challenge highlights the beautiful Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper. It’s very simple but very pretty!

The sketch is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. You can see the other projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2

• Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper - cut 4 different patterns 1 5/8 x 2 1/4

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper pieces to the white layer leaving a border around each piece.

• Adhere layer to card base.

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

• Punch a scalloped oval from Pretty Peacock and adhere behind the white oval.

• Add a piece of Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon to the card front. I used Mini Glue Dots between each fold to create a bow.

• Adhere the label to card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Pastel Pearls.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Pretty Peacock Ink. The sentiment is from the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set but you can use any birthday sentiment. Stamp the leaf image with Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping a second time without re-inking.

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Sketch Saturday - All About Autumn

For this week’s sketch challenge I used products the All About Autumn Suite Collection from the new Mini Catalog. The Designer Series Paper in this suite is beautiful on both sides!

The sketch I used is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and it definitely called for a nice variety of patterned paper.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Very Vanilla Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Cut various patterns of patterned Paper. I used the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. I cut strips at 1 1/4” wide and then cut them to the size I wanted. I started with a 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 square at the top left and bottom right corners.

• Adhere the pieces leaving a border around each.

• Cut a piece of Very Vanilla using the label die from the Autumn Leaves Bundle and stamp sentiment with Pretty Peacock Ink.

• Cut 2 leaves from a scrap of the Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper and one leaf from a scrap of Pretty Peacock.

• Adhere the leaves and sentiment label to the card using Dimensionals on the label.

I’m not sure if the picture does it justice but each piece of the Designer Series Paper has distressed copper foil accents. It’s beautiful!

On the inside layer stamp one leaf with Copper Clay Ink and the 2-leaf image with Pretty Peacock Ink. I stamped the leaves off first to get a lighter shade and then stamped the veins.

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Note: the new All About Autumn products will be available starting September 6, 2023

2-4-6-8 Fun Fold Card

If you're looking to add an extra element of surprise and creativity to your card making try the 2-4-6-8 Fun Fold design. It’s just an easy design and so fun to open.

Watch the video to learn how to make these cards and click the button below to get a Project Sheet that you can print out and save. You’ll need a 12x12 piece of patterned paper to make one.

This card was made using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper and Circle Sayings Bundle. I love all the blues in this paper.

For this card I used the Delightfully Eclectic Paper and the Around The Bend Bundle. I chose the bundle for the daisy die to match the daisy pattern in the paper.

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Timeless Charm Birthday Card

This week’s Color Combo worked so well for this birthday card using the Timeless Charm Bundle. The colors are so bright and vibrant, perfect for these flowers.

The color combination that I used is from my Inspiration Calendar. This is a great set of colors. You can get my Inspiration Calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, cut using the largest Scalloped Contour Dies.

• Cut 2 floral pieces from Gorgeous Grape.

• Cut the center flower from Lemon Lime Twist and a second one from Poppy Parade. Snip the flowers from the stems on the Poppy Parade flower and adhere to the Lemon Lime Twist flower.

• Stamp some greenery images with Lemon Lime Twist Ink on the white scalloped layer, stamping off first on scrap paper first to get a lighter shade. Adhere the flowers you cut to the white layer. You may have to snip the bottom off from the center flower.

• Adhere white scalloped layer to card base.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White with Gorgeous Grape Ink and cut with the smallest Scalloped Contour Dies. I covered the part of the sentiment I didn’t want with a piece of Post-It Note when I inked it up and then removed the Post-It Note before stamping.

• Adhere label to card with Dimensionals and add some Lemon Lime Twist Tinsel Gems.

I love that the dies cut the details on the flowers and leaves

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Gorgeous Grape Ink. The sentiment is from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set. Stamp the greenery with Lemon Lime Twist stamping a second and third time without re-inking.

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Sketch Challenge - Earthen Textures

For this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge I used the beautiful Earthen Elegance Products. I love the natural look of the Designer Series Paper in this suite.

Here’s the sketch from the challenge. You can click on it to see other projects posted for this week’s challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Crumb Cake Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 (you can use any color because it is completely covered by the front layer.

• Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper - cut 3 pieces, 3 different patterns. (Tip - Lay the pieces on the card base to be sure everything is lined up and squared up.

  • Largest triangle - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, then cut across at a diagonal, point to point.

  • Top piece - 5 1/2 x 2, adhere behind the large triangle piece.

  • Smallest triangle - about 3 1/2 x 2 1/2, adhere behind layer to fill in the last open area.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Cut piece of Vellum Cardstock using the 2nd from largest Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Cut vases from the Designer Series Paper using the Earthen Textures Dies. Cut the top piece and adhere to one of the vases.

• Stamp Wheat on scrap of Basic White with Wild Wheat Ink. I stamped once and then a second time without re-inking to get two different shades. Cut using the coordinating dies. Adhere behind the vases.

• .Adhere vases to vellum circle with Dimensionals and adhere the circle to the card.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2 strip of Basic White with Wild Wheat Ink and banner one end. Slip it behind the circle.

I love the textured look of the patterns in this paper pack. You want to touch it to see if you can feel the texture.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment and pot with Copper Clay Ink. Stamp the wheat with Wild Wheat Ink. (Tip - cover the pot with a Post-It or scrap of paper so you can stamp the wheat without getting ink on the pot.)

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Lazy Days Welcome Card

I made some Welcome Cards for my new neighbors using the Lazy Days Bundle. I moved into a townhouse with 4 units and I have a plant to give to my 3 neighbors as a welcome gift along with these cards.

I changed the colors for the chairs and sentiments on the cards but they are basically made the same way.

The chair and sentiment for this first one are done with Parakeet Party. I colored the planter with Pebbled Path and Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers.

On the inside I stamped the chair with Parakeet Party Ink and the hanging plant with Black Memento Ink. The planter was colored with Azure Afternoon and the plant with Light Granny Apple Green Ink.

Tips & Instructions

• Azure Afternoon Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 1/2 x 3 1/2

• Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper - 4 1/8 x 3 1/8

• Basic White - cut the valance piece and then cut to 4 1/8 x 3 1/8. Adhere to the Designer Series Paper.

• Cut rocking chair from a scrap of Melon Mambo using the Lazy Afternoon Dies. Adhere to layer.

• Stamp hanging plant with Black Memento Ink and color pot with Melon Mambo and Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut with coordinating die and adhere to layer so it hangs from the valance.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/4 strip of Basic White with Melon Mambo Ink and trim each end at an angle. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

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

For this card I used Coastal Cabana for the rocking chair and the welcome sentiment. The planter was stamped with Black Memento Ink and colored with Crumb Cake and Light Granny Apply Green Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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Sketch Saturday - Circle Sayings

Today’s card is a fun birthday card using the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper and Circle Sayings Stamp Set. I made it for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Here’s the sketch that for this week’s challenge. When I saw the banners, I knew I wanted to use the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper.

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.

• Cut 3 banner mats from Berry Burst Cardstock. I cut two at 1 3/4 wide and one at 1 1/2 wide. Cut banner the bottom of each.

• Cut 3 banners from Bright & Bold Designer Series Paper using different patterns. I cut two at 1 5/8 wide and one at 1 3/8 wide. Cut banner at the bottom of each. Adhere to the banner mat pieces.

• Lay banners on card at different heights and cut off tops if needed.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White with Night of Navy. Cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Stamp cupcake with Night of Navy Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Bubble Bath and Light Azure Afternoon. Add some Wink Of Stella to the frosting.

• Punch piece of Berry Burst using the Decorative Circle Punch. Adhere stamped circle to Berry Burst and adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Berry Burst Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Night of Navy Ink and the bursts with Berry Burst Ink. Add a 4 x 3/4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

The Berry Burst mats for the banners really makes them pop!!!

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Back Fold Fun Fold Cards

I have a video for you to demonstrate how to make Back Fold Fun Fold Cards. They are simple and you can play around with whatever patterned paper you want. I used the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper for mine.

Watch the video below and then click on the Project Sheet Button to get a pdf with the measurements and directions.

This first card is the one I made on the video. The card base is Berry Burst and I used some Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon from the Ribbon Duo Pack.

This card has a Night Of Navy Card Base and the Night Of Navy Bordered Ribbon. I think this is my favorite pattern in the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper pack.

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Rhino Ready - Cute Kid Birthday Card

The Rhino Ready Stamp Set has such cute images. I made this for my grandson’s 8th birthday next week. Keegan loves jungle animals so I think he will be happy when he opens the envelope.

I used the color combo from my Inspiration Calendar for the card. These a fun colors to use together. I send out my Inspiration Calendar each month to my email subscribers. If you haven’t subscribed yet, click the button below.

Tips & Instructions

• Lost Lagoon 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.

• Pool Party Layer 5 1/8 x 3 7/8, emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card.

• Cut Basic White Layer using the Deckled Rectangle Dies.

• Stamp the rhino with Black Memento Ink on the white layer. Color using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. Color the bird with Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends. Stamp grass with Lost Lagoon Ink. I masked the rhino to stamp the grass around it.

• Stamp the sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink.

• Adhere layer to card using a piece of Adhesive Foam or Dimensionals.

• Add some Pool Party Glossy Dots.

On the inside layer stamp Rhino and bird with Black Memento Ink. Color rhino with Smoky Slate and bird with Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends. Stamp sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink.

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Sketch Challenge - One Horse Open Sleigh

I used the new One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. This paper has beautiful winter scenes.

Here’s the sketch I used. I didn’t add the banner pieces because I thought it would interfere too much with the pretty paper and the sentiment.

Click on the sketch to see other projects posted for this week’s challenge.

The One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper is an Online Exclusive which means you won’t see it in a catalog. Click the picture below to see it and scroll through the different patterns.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - emboss using the dots folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders.

• Wrap piece of Gold Trim around the embossed layer twice and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to card base.

• Cut Designer Series Paper to 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 and then cut the curve. I used a die from the Around The Bend Dies. You can use anything that’s round to draw a line and then fussy cut. Adhere to the card

• Stamp sentiment from the Brightest Glow Stamp Set with Versamark Ink and then heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Cut to side and adhere using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with Gold Trim and adhere with a Mini Glue Dot.

• Add some Gold Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Versamark and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Add a Gold Snowflake.

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Delightfully Eclectic - Just A Note

The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper has so many fun patterns. I used the striped and floral patterns for this sweet card.

It’s so cool that you can use the punches from the Inked & Tiled Punch Pack to punch out the shapes from the sheet of paper that I used.

This is the sheet of paper from the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper pack that works with the 2 punches.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper (striped) - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Garden Green Strip - 5 1/4 x 1 3/4, emboss using the crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

• Punch 3 of the flowers using the Inked & Tiled Punch. Adhere to green layer using Dimensionals. (Tip - adhere the middle one first to be sure they are all balanced across.)

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White with Garden Green Ink. Trim both ends at an angle and adhere to card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Pretty Peacock Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer stamp leaves from the Inked & Tiled Stamp Set with Garden Green Ink, stamping a second and third time without re-inking.

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Sketch Saturday - Textured Floral

For this week’s sketch challenge, I made a slimline card using the Textured Floral Bundle. There’s lots of flowers, which I love and a sweet sentiment.

The sketch I used is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 8 1/2 x 7, score at 3 1/2 (on the 7 side)

• Basic White Layer - 8 1/4 x 3 1/4, splatter Blackberry Bliss Ink on the layer using a marker (Stampin’ Write or Stampin’ Bends) by flicking the brush end off the cap. Adhere to card base.

• Stamp 2 large flowers on Basic White with Melon Mambo Ink, stamping off first on scrap and then stamp the center with Melon Mambo Ink directly. Cut using the coordinating die.

• Stamp 3 medium flowers with Blackberry Bliss Ink. Stamp centers with Daffodil Delight Ink. Cut with coordinating die.

• Stamp 2 large sets of leaves with Granny Apple Green Ink and cut with coordinating die. Cut these leaves apart so you can fit them in around the flowers.

• Cut greenery pieces - 3 from Basic White, 3 from Mossy Meadow and 2 from Shaded Spruce

• Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink on a 3 1/4 x 1 strip of Basic White. Layer on 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 strip of Blackberry Bliss.

• Arrange greenery on white layer. Add sentiment with Dimensionals. Add flowers with Dimensionals.

I love these colors together, Melon Mambo and Blackberry Bliss with a touch of Daffodil Delight!

Cut Basic White inside layer 8 1/4 x 3 1/4. Stamp flowers and leaves with Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green Ink.

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