Double Decker Pop Out Card

This week’s Fun Fold Card is called a Double Decker Pop Out Card. I got the idea from Susan Campfield.

Watch the video to see how to make this fun fold design and then click the button below it to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.

I used the beautiful Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper and Thoughtful Expressions Bundle for this card. The embossed layers were made using the new Fun Patterns Embossing Folder.

This is a great masculine card using the Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper and Gone Fishing Bundle. The embossed layers we made using the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder.

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Everyday Details - Color Combo

This sweet card was made using the Everyday Details Stamp Set and Dies along with the Glorious Gingham Designer Series Paper.

The color combo is from my March Inspiration Calendar - Lemon Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon and Night of Navy. You can get my 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

• Glorious Gingham Designer Series Paper (Lemon Lime Twist) - 5 1/4 x 4. Wrap a piece of Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon around the layer and adhere it to the back. Adhere layer to card base.

• Die cut the largest rectangle from Basic White using the Everyday Details Dies.

• Stamp image on the rectangle in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Night of Navy for the vase and then added Wink of Stella. The larger flowers were colored with Light Azure Afternoon and the small flowers with Dark Azure Afternoon. I used Dark Lemon Lime Twist on the leaves.

• Die cut the smallest rectangle from Basic White using the Everyday Details Dies and stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy. The sentiment is from the Hills of Tuscany Stamp Set.

• Adhere both rectangles to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with the ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot. Add some Iridescent Pearls to the flowers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the flower portion of the image on the bottom left and top right corners in Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

You can’t really see the glimmer from the Wink of Stella on the vase but it really is pretty in person.

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Sketch Challenge - Hooray for Surprises

This week’s sketch challenge was fun and I used the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set and Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper to make my card.

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

Tips & Instructions

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

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

• Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper Layer - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 adhere to the card

• Basic White - die cut the second from largest circle using the Everyday Details Dies. Using the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set, stamp the cake in Flirty Flamingo, candle in Azure Afternoon and flame in Lemon Lolly inks. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• On 1/2” strips of Basic White stamp sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink. I covered the “Birthday” sentiment with a piece of Post-It Note, inked it up, removed the Post-It-Note and stamped it. Clean your stamp and repeat covering the “Happy” sentiment. Cut angles on each side and cut to be the same size. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Add some Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink. Stamp the cake using the same colors you used on the card front.

I think all the dots pull this together (paper, circle and embellishment).

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Lifetime of Love Wedding Card

I made this pretty wedding card using the Lifetime of Love Bundle and our Soft Pastels.

Have you ever tried using the Soft Pastels? There are a number of ways to color with them.

Here’s a video I made a while back showing some tips on using Soft Pastels.

Tips & Instructions to make this card:

• Pretty Peacock Card Base 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2

• Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper (orange piece) - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to the card base.

• Basic White Layer - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2

• Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper - cut 2 wreath pieces from the leafy pattern using the Lifetime of Love Dies. Adhere together to create the wreath with leaves all around.

• Lay wreath on white layer to determine where to stamp the sentiment. Stamp sentiment in Pretty Peacock Ink. Adhere wreath to card

• Stamp the floral image on Basic White in Smoky Slate Ink. Color with Soft Pastels. I used Poppy Parade and Mossy Meadow. I scraped some of the chalk onto a clear block with my spatula end of a Take Your Pick Tool and then used Sponge Daubers to color. I also used Q-Tips and A Blender Pen to add some find details to the flowers. Die cut the flowers with coordinating die. Adhere to the bottom of the wreath and adhere layer to card.

• Add some Pretty Peacock Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink. Stamp the floral image in Smoky Slate ink. Color with the green, yellow and orange Soft Pastels.

This card turned out so pretty! Cutting the wreath from a patterned paper gives it a nice variety of greens.

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Sketch Saturday - Latte Love

Here’s my card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I used the new A Little Latte Suite which comes out as an Online Exclusive on March 5th.

This is the sketch that I used. The Designer Series Paper was perfect to use for this design.

Tips & Instructions

• Early Espresso Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• A Little Latte Designer Series Paper - Cut 4 strips:

  • 5 1/4 x 1

  • 5 1/4 x 3/4

  • 5 1/4 x 1 1/4

  • 5 1/4 x 3/4

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

• Stamp the cup image on a scrap of Basic White in Pecan Pie Ink. Color with a light Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Marker. Stamp the coffee inside the cup in Pecan Pie ink.

• Stamp the spoon on a scrap of Basic White in Black Memento ink. Color with a light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Marker.

• Die cut the cup and spoon using the Latte Love Dies. Cut off the bottom of the spoon and adhere the handle to the cup using a little glue at the bottom of it.

• Stamp the sentiment in Lost Lagoon Ink on a scrap of Basic White and fussy cut around it. Adhere it to the side of the cup.

• Die cut a piece of Basic White and a piece of Vellum using the 5th from smallest Deckled Circles Die.

• Adhere the cup and sentiment to the Vellum circle with Dimensionals. Adhere the Vellum circle to the white circle putting adhesive only behind the images so you don’t have the adhesive showing through the Vellum.

• Adhere the circle to the card.

• Add some Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Lost Lagoon Ink. I colored just the words that I wanted on the stamp with a Stampin’ Write Marker and stamped it. You can also cover the words you don’t want with a Post-It Note and ink it up with an ink pad.

Die cut 2 small cups from the Designer Series Paper and 2 small coffee images from the back of that Designer Series Paper and adhere to the layer.

The patterns on this paper are so fun with those hearts in the cream, the splatters and the coffee rings.

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Note: The A Little Latte Suite Products (Designer Series Paper, Stamp Set & Dies) will be available for purchase from the Online Exclusives starting March 5. The Swirl Dots will be available starting April 29.

Pretty Corner Fold Cards

Today I made a video showing how to make a Corner Fold Card. This design is elegant and I found it on Pinterest posted by Marsha LaFroth.

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions to make this design. I’ll show you the new Flowering Zinnia Suite which is part of the Online Exclusives that will launch March 5.

Click the link below to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.

This card was made using the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper and Simply Zinnia Bundle. The colors and patterns in this paper are bold and vibrant.

This card was made using the Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper and Lovely & Sweet Bundle. This elegant paper is perfect for sympathy, wedding and anniversary cards.

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Everyday Details - Color Combo

I used the Everyday Details Bundle along with the Gorgeous Garden Dies to make this sweet card.

The color combo is from my Inspiration Calendar - Blueberry Bushel, Pecan Pie and Garden Green. You can get my 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. Lightly blend some Blueberry Bushel ink on the card front using a Blending Brush. Put a piece of scrap paper inside when you blend the ink so you don’t get any ink on the inside.

• Garden Green - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, die cut using the Gorgeous Garden Dies. I trimmed down the edges a little. Adhere to the card front.

• Die cut the largest circle from the Everyday Details Dies. Lightly blend some Blueberry Bushel ink on it. Stamp the birds nest in Pecan Pie ink.

• Color the eggs in Blueberry Bushel ink using Wink of Stella. To do this, press a small Clear Block into the ink pad and use the Wink of Stella brush to pick up ink. Paint it on scrap to get some color off and lighten it up and then color the eggs.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Pecan Pie ink. Punch each end using the Banners Pick A Punch.

• Adhere the circle and sentiment to the card front with Dimensionals.

• Add some Blueberry Bushel Tinsel Gems.

Die cut another piece of Garden Green using the Gorgeous Garden Dies. Cut apart and adhere pieces to a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Basic White for the inside layer.

I love the blue behind the green leaves on this card. It brightens it up nicely.

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Sketch Challenge - Simply Zinnia

The Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection is gorgeous. I love zinnias, you cut them for a pretty bouquet and they just keep growing back throughout the summer.

These products are part of the new Online Exclusives that will be available for purchase starting March 5, 2024.

I made the card for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Below is the sketch I used. You can click on it to see other cards posted for this week’s challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Old Olive 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 Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card base.

• Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (diagonal stripes) - 5 1/4 x 1 and 4 x 1, adhere to the embossed layer.

• Stamp 3 zinnia images on Basic White in Black Memento ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Wild Wheat on the centers and Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Pumpkin Pie and Light Lemon Lolly on each flower. Die Cut with coordinating dies.

• Die cut 3 leaves from Old Olive.

• Arrange and adhere the leaves and flowers on card. I used Dimensionals on the top flower.

• Add some Brushed Brass Butterflies.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp flower grouping in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends - Light Old Olive, Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Pumpkin Pie and Light Lemon Lolly. Stamp sentiment in Black Memento ink.

I love how these zinnias look against the embossed layer and the butterflies just add a nice touch.

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Sketch Saturday - Just Kiddin'

My card for this week’s sketch challenge is so fun with the cute kids from the Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper. The banners are the “b” side of the paper and I fussy cut the two little kids from the paper.

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

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper Layer (striped pattern) - 4 x 2 1/4

• Azure Afternoon Circle - punch using the 2 3/8 Circle Punch, cut bottom of the circle off. Stamp the sentiment (from the Bee Mine Stamp Set) on the circle in Versamark Ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder.

• Azure Afternoon Strip - 4 x 1/2

• Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper Banners - cut 3 different patterns at different lengths and widths. Punch one end of each strip using the Banners Pick A Punch.

• Fussy cut the kids from the Designer Series Paper.

• Arrange and adhere the pieces to the white layer. I laid the striped layer on the white layer and drew a pencil line across the bottom. This helped determine where to lay the banners. Adhere the banners, then the striped layer, then the circle, then the strip. Finally, adhere the kids with Dimensionals.

• Add some Azure Afternoon Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink and the stars in Berry Burst ink. I used the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set. Add a 4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

This card just makes me smile with those happy little kids!

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Flip Up & Flip Out Fun Fold Cards

This week’s fun fold is called a Flip Up & Flip Out card. I made one using the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper and the other with new Online Exclusives that will be available for purchase starting March 5, 2024.

Watch the video to learn how to make this fun fold and to see the new A Little Latte products. I love the paper, stamp set and dies. There’s also a polka dot ribbon and some swirl dots. So fun!

Click on the Project Sheet button below to get a printable document with pictures, measurements and instructions.

This card was made using the new A Little Latte Suite. The rectangle was cut using the Everyday Details Dies.

This pretty birthday card was made using the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper. I used the Cake Fancy Stamp Set for the sentiment and inside images. The circles were cut using the Everyday Details Dies.

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Cute Submarine Life Card

The Submarine Life Stamp Set is so cute and has a coordinating punch. It is perfect for this week’s Color Combo.

I made this card using the Color Combo from my Inspiration Calendar - Night of Navy, Real Red and Coastal Cabana.

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Tips & Instructions

• Night of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Stamp the plants across the bottom of the white layer in Coastal Cabana, stamping off first to get a lighter shade. Stamp the fish across the layer in Real Red, stamping off first to get a lighter shade.

• Stamp the submarine, periscope and propeller on Basic White in Coastal Cabana ink and punch using the Submarine Life Builder Punch. Adhere the propeller and periscope to the submarine.

• Lay the submarine on the white layer to determine placement for the water (stream behind the submarine and waves). Stamp those images in Night of Navy ink.

• Stamp the sentiment in Real Red ink and birds in Night of Navy ink.

• Adhere layer to card base.

• Adhere the submarine with Dimensionals.

• Add some white Adhesive-Backed Sequins

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the ocean floor twice in Night of Navy ink, stamping off first to get a lighter shade. Stamp the crab in Coastal Cabana ink. Stamp the fish in Real Red ink, stamping a second time without re-inking.

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Sketch Challenge - Earthen Textures

Boy, did I have a hard time with this sketch challenge. I went through 3 different stamp sets before I settled on the Earthen Textures set.

This is the sketch from the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. What do you think? What would you make?

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

Tips & Instructions

• Pool Party Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper (light gray) - 5 1/4 x 4

• Basic White - Die Cut using the Countryside Corners Dies. Adhere to the center of the Designer Series Paper layer and emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card base.

• Die cut pots from Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper using the Earthen Textures Dies.

• Die Cut the top piece from Pool Party Cardstock and the design from Copper Clay and adhere to the pots.

• On Basic White stamp the wheat in Wild Wheat ink and the branch in Copper Clay ink. Die cut with coordinating dies.

• Die cut the palm branch from a piece of the Designer Series Paper.

• Adhere the greenery pieces behind the pots and adhere pots to the card.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White in Copper Clay Ink. Trim ends at an angle and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the small pot and sentiment in Copper Clay ink. Cover the pot up to the top edge with a Post-It Note and stamp the wheat in Wild Wheat ink, stamping a second time without re-inking.

I love all the texture on this card.

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Sketch Saturday - Flower Cart

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I had a hard time with the background strips but I think this works. The pretty flowers are from the Flower Cart Stamp Set.

The sketch I used is from the weekly Atlantic Sketch Challenge. This was a challenge for sure. I didn’t want the background to be too busy so I stuck with the same color.

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

• Four strips of patterned paper - 5 1/4 x 15/16 I used the Pebble Path In Color Designer Series Paper. Adhere the strips to the Basic White layer. I started with both outside strips and adhered them right up to the edge. Adhere the center strips leaving equal amounts of white space between.

• Fresh Freesia Layer - 3 3/4 x 3 Stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink on the Fresh Freesia Layer. Heat emboss with White Embossing Powder.

• Basic White Square - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 Stamp the flower pots in Pebbled Path ink. Stamp the greenery in Garden Green ink. Stamp the flowers in Fresh Freesia ink.

• Adhere the square to the Fresh Freesia Layer. Wrap a piece of Pebbled Path Textured Ribbon around the layer and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to the card with Dimensionals.

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

• Add some Fresh Freesia Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment and single flower pot in Pebbled Path ink. Stamp the greenery in Garden Green and the flowers in Fresh Freesia inks.

I love how nicely the greenery and flowers stamp together. I stamped the greenery first and it was easy to line up the flowers.

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Double Z Fun Fold Cards

These Double Z Fold cards are so fun. I made one a Father’s Day Card with the Trusty Tool Box paper and the other is so pretty with the Softly Stippled paper.

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions and then click the Project Sheet for printable instructions with measurements.

This card was made using the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper which is free during Sale-a-bration with a $50 order in the US. The sentiment is from the Gone Fishing Stamp Set.

I just love this Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper and it works so well with the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set. Both are free during Sale-a-bration with qualifying orders.

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Planted Paradise - Just A Note

I finally used the Planted Paradise Stamp Set. It’s one of the first sets I got from the new Mini Catalog and I can’t believe I never used it.

The colors are from my monthly Inspiration Calendar - Pebbled Path, Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight. It’s an odd thing to use this stamp set without a green but I think it works.

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Tips & Instructions

• Boho Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• In Color Designer Series Paper (Boho Blue) - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Basic White Square - 3 x 3, stamp pot in Misty Moonlight ink, leaf grouping in Pebbled Path, stamping off first and the sprigs in Pebbled Path directly. Adhere to a 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 Boho Blue Square.

• Basic White - 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink. Lay the squares over this layer to determine placement of the sentiment.

• Adhere the squares to the white layer with Dimensionals. Adhere layer to card.

• Add some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems to the flowers on the pot and then a few on the card.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp a pot in Misty Moonlight ink and the leaves and sprigs like the front.

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Sketch Challenge - Sweet Citrus

I was going to make a Valentine’s Day card for this week’s sketch challenge but decided to freshen it up and use the Sweet Citrus products.

This is the sketch I used from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I’m on the team so get an early peek at the sketches and make a card to post in their gallery.

You can click on the sketch to see the other projects made for this week’s challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Pumpkin Pie Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4.

• Sunny Days Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4 (the pattern is Petal Pink but it works with the Pumpkin Pie)

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 1 3/4, stamp sentiment on top, right area in Pumpkin Pie ink. Adhere to the Designer Series Paper Layer.

• Pumpkin Pie Strip - 5 1/4 x 1, adhere to the layers.

• Wrap Natural Wavy Trim around the layers and adhere in the back. I used Scotch Tape. Adhere layer to the card base.

• Stamp the citrus rinds on Basic White in Pumpkin Pie ink. Stamp the flesh/inside in Pumpkin Pie ink, stamping off first to get a lighter shade. Die cut and emboss using the Hybride Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals on the top one.

• Add some Iridescent Pastel Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink. Add a 5 1/4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

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Sketch Saturday - Flight & Airy

I made this pretty card for this week’s sketch challenge using the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper. Sale-a-bration is almost over and this is a free product through the end of February with a qualifying order.

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I love doing their challenges.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, adhere to the card base.

• Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper - 2 x 5 3/8, adhere to card.

• Pecan Pie Strip - 3/4 x about 4, banner one end (I used the Banners Pick A Punch). Emboss using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

• Using the 3rd from largest circle, die cut a pattern with a bird from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper.

• Using the 2nd from largest circle, die cut a piece of Pecan Pie. Adhere behind the circle with the bird and then adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White in Pecan Pie ink and punch using the Double Oval Punch. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Pecan Pie Opaque Faceted Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4 add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

I love the Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper. The patterns have a pretty watercolor look to them.

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Slide & Lock Fun Fold Cards

These Slide & Lock cards are so cool. You slide up the sentiment and the card will open like a gate fold style card.

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions to make these cards and then click the Project Sheet button below to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.

This card is a great masculine card I made with the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper and Rock Star Bundle.

I love the Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper. The patterns and colors are gorgeous. The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set and it coordinates with the Hexagon Punch.

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Stippled Roses Birthday Wishes

The large floral image in the Stippled Roses Stamp Set is gorgeous. I colored the stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers to get the 2 different colors.

The color combo that I used is from my Inspiration Calendar - Moody Mauve, Basic Gray and Granny Apple Green. You can get my 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

• Basic Gray Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Color the large stamp using Stampin’ Write Markers. Color the roses in Moody Mauve and the leaves in Granny Apple Green. Breath on the stamp to moisten it and stamp on Basic White.
  Note - Be sure NOT to use Stampin’ Blends Markers.

• Stamp the large branch on Basic White in Granny Apple Green Ink.

• Die cut both stamped images using the coordinating dies.

• Cut the branch down and adhere each piece behind the large floral image. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Moody Mauve ink. Trim both ends on an angle and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Moody Mauve Dots.

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp part of the large floral image in Basic Gray ink and sentiment in Moody Mauve ink. The inside sentiment is from the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set.

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Sketch Saturday - Playing In The Rain

Here’s my card for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I used the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper which coordinates well with the Cloud Punch and Playing In The Rain Stamp Set.

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

Tips & Instructions

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

• Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (striped pattern) - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, adhere to the card base.

• Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (cloud pattern) - 4 7/8 x 2 3/4, adhere to the card.

• Basic White - punch using the Cloud Punch. Stamp sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Shaded Spruce - 1/2” strip. Punch 3 arrows using the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card.

• Add some Pool Party Glossy Dots

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp rabbit in Black Memento Ink. Color using Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Shaded Spruce for the coat, Light Pool Party for the puddle and Light Petal Pink for ears, nose and face.

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