Sketch Challenge - Beside Me Father's Day Card

This is such a sweet Father’s Day Card. I love the sentiment to go along with the image. It’s from the Beside Me Stamp Set and I made the card for this week’s sketch challenge.

Here’s the sketch from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. If you click on the sketch, you can see the other projects posted for the challenge.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Country Lace Designer Series Paper 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

• Basic Beige, die cut the middled sized frame using the Radiating Stitches Dies.

• Basic White - 2 1/4 x 3 5/8, stamp image in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Boho Blue, Shy Shamrock, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Wild Wheat, Smoky Slate and Medium Light. Adhere layer to Basic Beige frame.

• Wrap Linen Thread around the bottom of the Designer Series Paper Layer crossing in the middle and adhere to the back of the layer. Use the stamped layer to the determine where to put the Linen Thread.

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper layer to the card base and then adhere the stamped layer to the card using Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Black Memento ink and die cut using the smallest rectangle from the Wild Ferns Dies. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Black Memento ink and add a 3/4 x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

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Citrus Blooms Birthday Card

I made this delicious card to celebrate the 900th Featured Stampers Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. We were asked to CASE (Copy And Share everything) a card from one of the Featured Stampers and I copied Sherri (happy-stamper) FS890.

Tips & Instructions

• Granny Apple Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Granny Apple Green Layer - 2 1/8 x 5 1/2, emboss using the Cane Weaver Embossing Folder. Adhere to the left side of the card front.

• Peach Pie Layer - 2 1/8 x 5 1/2, adhere to the right side of the card front.

• Basic White Layer - 2 x 5 3/8, stamp the citrus images in Black Memento Ink. Fill in spaces by stamping the flowers in Black Memento Ink.

• Color the images with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the oranges in Dark Peach Pie, the in Dark Granny Apple Green, the flower centers with a Dark Lemon Lolly, the stems with Light Crumb Cake and then I aded a little Light Lemon Lolly to the fo the center of the flower petals. Adhere the layer to the Peach Pie layer.

• Stamp sentiment on a piece of Basic White in Granny Apple Green and die cut using the Unbounded Love Dies. Die cut the mat piece from Peach Pie and adhere to the sentiment label. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Peach Pie Resin Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the sentiment in Granny Apple Green and the flowers in Peach Pie ink.

I love how this turned out. The Citrus Blooms Stamp Set is amazing.

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Sketch Saturday - Fluffiest Friends Slimline Card

The Fluffiest Friends Stamp Set has the cutest little critters. I decided to use it to create my card for this week’s sketch challenge. It’s a Slimline Card.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 8 1/2 x 7, score at 3 1/2

• Basic White Layer - 3 1/4 x 8 1/4, emboss using the Fun Patterns Embossing Folder. You will have to run it through your embossing machine twice to get the full layer embossed. It’s easy to line up but if you have a hard time doing that, don’t worry, you will cover that area with the pink layer. Adhere layer to the card base.

• 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (Pretty In Pink) - 2 x 3 1/4. Wrap a piece of Pretty In Pink Ribbon around the top and adhere to the back of the layer. Adhere layer to the card.

• Stamp the 3 critters on Basic White in Black Memento ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • For the bear I used Light Crumb Cake, Light Wild Wheat, Dark Blackberry Bliss and for the nose Dark Smoky Slate.

  • For the bunny I used Light Pretty In Pink, and for the cupcake Light Wild Wheat, dark Pretty In Pink and Dark Blackberry Bliss.

  • For the kitty I used Light Smoky Slate and for the flower and pot Light Wild Wheat, Dark Blackberry Bliss and Dark Granny Apple Green.

• Adhere the critters to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment (from the Simply Said Stamp Set) on scrap of Basic White in Blackberry Bliss ink. Fussy cut around it and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (3 1/4 x 8 1/4), stamp the beaver in Black Memento ink and color with Light Smoky Slate and Dark Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink.

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Patchwork Border Cards

These Patchwork Border cards are so pretty. I made one by stamping the border and the other using patterned paper for the border. The products I used are from the Unbounded Beauty Suite.

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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I stamped the images for the border for this card using the Flowers of Beauty Stamp Set and all the new In Colors - Petunia Pop. Shy Shamrock, Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie and Summer Splash. The sentiment is from the Stippled Rose Stamp Set.

You can get the same look with Designer Series Paper instead of stamping the pieces. The Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper has beautiful patterns.

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Layers Of Beauty Anniversary Card

I used the new Layers Of Beauty Bundle to create this pretty Anniversary Card.

The Color Combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Petal Pink, Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green. I meant to use the new Pretty In Pink but I had Petal Pink on the calendar so I went with it.

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The Layers Of Beauty Bundle includes a stamp set, coordinating dies and coordinating masks. I didn’t use the masks on my card but definitely plan to play with them. There are 5 masks you can use to layer and add color.

Tips & Instructions

• Coastal Cabana Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

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

• Stamp the large floral image on Basic White in Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Petal Pink and Light Granny Apple Green for the roses and leaves. I colored the small flowers with a Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Write Marker.

• Die cut the image using the coordinating die and adhere to the embossed layer. Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Coastal Cabana - 1 1/2 x 2 1/2, stamp sentiment in Versamark ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Basic Pearls to the flower centers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the large floral image at the bottom corner in Black Memento ink and color with markers. Stamp the sentiment in Black Memento ink.

The embossed layer gives the card an elegant look.

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Sketch Challenge - Country Flowers

Here’s my card for this week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers. I used the Country Flowers Bundle and some of the new In Colors. I wasn’t sure about the new Peach Pie color but I love it, so bright and pretty.

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

Tips & Instructions

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

• Country Lace Designer Series Paper - the patterns I used are actually Pretty In Pink but they worked well with the Peach Pie, makes them look orange. I cut 2 different designs at 4 x 5 1/4 and put them together to cut on a diagonal. You will be able to make 2 cards with the pieces.

• Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4. Adhere the 2 different patterns of the paper to the white layer and then wrap a piece of Bordered Peach Pie Ribbon around the seam and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to the card base.

• Basic White - 3 1/4 x 4, stamp the teapot and flowers in Black Memento ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Smoky Slate for the teapot, Light Summer Splash for the leaves, Light Pretty In Pink for the small flowers and Light & Dark Peach Pie for the larger flowers.

• Fold bottom corner and use a Glue Dot to secure it. Adhere stamped layer to the card.

• Die cut 3 flowers from Peach Pie using the Country Flowers Dies and adhere to the side of the white layer.

• Add Peach Pie Resin Dots to the flower centers.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/4” strip of Basic White and cut a point at each end. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp bucket and flowers in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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Sketch Saturday - Nature's Sweetness Hope Card

The pattern on this piece of the Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper was perfect for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Unbounded Love Stamp Set and Dies for the sentiment along with the Nested Essential Dies for the banner.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Pebble Path Card Base - 4 1/2 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (Top Folding)

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

• Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, adhere to the card.

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

• Pebbled Path - cut using the 2nd largest banner die.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Pebbled Path ink. The sentiment is from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set. Die cut the the circle die from the Unbounded Love Dies.

• Die cut the flower sprigs from Basic White using the Unbounded Love Dies. Adhere to the back of the sentiment label and then adhere the labe with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Basic Pearls.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Pebbled Path and add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

I think this is so elegant. It could be made for a wedding or sympathy card.

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Double Point Fun Fold Cards

I made these Double Point Fun Fold Cards on my YouTube video today using some of the new products from the upcoming Annual Catalog. This is a great fun fold, easy to make and so cute.

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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This card was made using the new Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The Country Birdhouse Bundle has great dies to create a fun birdhouse. I used Petunia Pop and Pretty In Pink for the pretty flowers.

I made this card using the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper and Unbounded Love Bundle. The front panel was made using the Countryside Corners Dies.

Pretty Country Flowers Card

I love how this card turned out. It’s simple but so pretty. I used the new Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and the Country Flowers Bundle.

The color combo is from my April Inspiration Calendar - Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Basic Gray. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4 , emboss using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Using the Country Flowers Dies, die cut the jug from Basic Gray and the label piece from Basic White. Stamp the sentiment on the white piece in Basic Gray Ink and adhere to the jug. Adhere to card.

• Die cut a bunch of flowers from Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather Cardstock.

• Using a Blending Brush, lightly blend ink on a scrap of Basic White large enough to die cut the leaves. This will give you a very light look. Die cut a bunch of leaves.

• Adhere the flowers and leaves to the card using Glue Dots.

• Add some Smoky Slate Pearls to the flower centers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the bucket and flowers in Basic Gray ink. To color the jug and leaves I pressed a clear block into the Basic Gray ink pad and then used a Blender Pen to pick up ink to color with. Start coloring on scrap paper to get some ink off for a lighter color. (Note, I did this because I wanted a lighter shade and we don’t carry Basic Gray in our Stampin’ Blends collection.

Color the flowers with Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers.

The embossed layer and embossing on the flowers and leaves really make this card so pretty!

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Note - The Country Flower Bundle, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls will be available starting May 1, 2024.

Sketch Challenge - Country Birdhouse

I made this fun card for the weekly Sketch Challenge. The pocket reminds me of the Flower Power days.

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

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5, stamp sentiment in Petunia Pop ink. The sentiment is from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set.

• Poetic Expressions pocket piece - 2 3/4 x 3 1/4, cut corners off the bottom to create a point. What I did was used a piece of scrap cut to 2 3/4 x 3 1/4, then folded it in half and cut the bottom at an angle. I used this as a template for the pocket.

• Petunia Pop Glimmer Paper - 1/2 x 2 3/4, adhere to the top of the pocket. Cut a 1/2 x 1/2 piece of Pretty In Pink and adhere to the side of the pocket so it looks like a tag. Adhere the pocket to the white layer.

• Die cut 2 of the flowers from Pretty In Pink using the Simply Zinnias Dies. Die cut the flower center from Petunia Pop Glimmer Paper. Adhere the 2 flowers together offsetting a little bit. Bend up the petals a little bit to give it some dimension. Adhere the flower center and then adhere to the pocket.

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

I love the new Glimmer Paper, it adds a nice sparkle to the card. It comes in all the new In Colors!

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Note the Country Birdhouse, Petunia Pop and Pretty In Pink products will be available for purchase starting May 1, 2024.

Sketch Saturday - So Sincere

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. I love the dark blue against the white, so classic.

Here’s the sketch I used. Pretty simple but there’s always so many ideas with these challenges. I love to see everyone’s projects.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper

  • Bottom piece - 1 3/4 x 5 1/4, adhere to card front.

  • Top piece - 1 x 5 1/4, adhere to card front.

• Night of Navy Strip - 1/2 x 5 1/4, emboss using the crosshatch folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White and cut using the smallest open die from the Country Corner Dies.

• Cut a scrap of Night Of Navy with the next size up die. Adhere behind the sentiment label.

• Punch 4 small branches from Balmy Blue and 2 leaf branches from Basic White using the Bough Punch.

• I put a piece Foam Adhesive Sheet that I cut down to the back of the sentiment label and adhered the branches to it, then adhere to the card. You can use Dimensionals instead of the Foam Adhesive Sheet.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls.

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

I love all the blues on this card.

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Joy Fun Fold Cards

Look at how bright and cheerful these Joy Fun Fold Cards are. I love how the patterned papers are highlighted with this design.

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this fun fold. It’s a very simple one but turns out beautiful.

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This card was made using one of the new In Colors. It’s called Petunia Pop. The sentiment is from the new Unbounded Love Bundle. I used the stamp and the die from this bundle to create the sentiment label.

I made this card using the Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper and the Hot Air Balloons Bundle.

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Country Birdhouse Birthday Card

I’m so excited to start using some of the products from the new Annual Catalog. I made this card using the Country Birdhouse Bundle.

I used the Color Combo from my April Inspiration Calendar - Starry Sky, Lemon Lime Twist and Gorgeous Grape.

Tips & Instructions

• Gorgeous Grape Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the crosshatch pattern from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder.

• Stamp the birdhouse from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set in Black Memento ink on a piece of Basic White. Color with a Light Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Marker. I colored just the main part of the birdhouse since I covered the top and bottom with pieces that I die cut. You can trim off any white that is showing on the edges. Color the large circle with a Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Marker.

• Die cut the bottom and top pieces of the birdhouse from Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock using the coordinating dies. Emboss the bottom piece and the very top piece using the crosshatch embossing folder.

• Adhere the pieces to the birdhouse. I had to trim a little bit off the base birdhouse that was showing through.

• Die cut the small circle from Basic Black and adhere to the birdhouse for the perch.

• Stamp the bird in Black Memento ink on a scrap of Basic White and die cut. Color the bird with a Light Starry Sky Stampin’ Blends Marker. Use the Color Lifter marker to remove some ink from it’s belly. Color the beak and feet with a Light Lemon Lime Stampin’ Blends Marker. Adhere bird to the birdhouse with Dimensionals.

• Die cut flowers from Gorgeous Grape and leaves from Lemon Lime Twist and adhere to the birdhouse. Add some Rhinestones to the flower centers.

• Adhere birdhouse to the card.

• Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White with Starry Sky ink and die cut using the Happy Little Things Dies. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Starry Sky ink. Stamp the flower in Gorgeous Grape ink and color the center with a Light Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Marker.

I love all the texture on this card. That bird just makes me happy.

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Note: The Country Birdhouse Bundle (Stamp Set & Dies) will be available starting May 1, 2024.

Sketch Challenge - Garden Meadow

Here’s my card for this week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers. I used the pretty Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper and the Scalloped Contours Dies.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Wild Wheat Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/2 x 4, cut edge using the Scalloped Contours Dies (mine measures 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 after I cut but this doesn’t have to be exact.)

• Lay the white layer on the card front to figure out where you want to cut the card front’s edge and put the die there. You may want to use Post-It Tape or Washi Tape to keep it in place. Open the card and die cut the edge.

• Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper - 5 1/2 x 3 3/4. Lay over the white layer to figure out where you want to put the die so the scallops line up and die cut.

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the white layer, shifting it to the left so you can see the white scalloped layer. Cut the edge of the Designer Series Paper that hangs over the left side.

• Wrap a piece of Wild Wheat Ribbon around the layers and adhere to the back of the layer. Adhere layers to the card front. (I forgot the add the ribbon before adhering to the card front so I just wrapped it around and used the bow to cover the ends.) Tie bow and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Wild Wheat and adhere to card with Dimensionals. The sentiment is from the Garden Meadow Stamp Set.

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 3) stamp sentiment in Wild Wheat ink. The sentiment is from the Flower Cart Stamp Set. Adhere a 3/4 x 3 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom of the layer.

I love how delicate and dainty this card is. It reminds me of my grandma.

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Let's Go Fishing - Retirement Card

I made this great retirement card using the Let’s Go Fishing products for the April Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle.

This month’s Tutorial Bundle features the Let’s Go Fishing Suite and is full of great ideas for masculine cards.

You can get the Tutorial for free when you place an order for $35 or more from my Online Store or you can purchase the Tutorial right here on my website. Just click on the Tutorials button at the top of this page.

The colors I used are Very Vanilla and Pebbled Path. I embossed the cardstock layer using the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder.

Here’s the inside of the card. The stamp set has such great sentiments.

I love how the Designer Series Paper looks like netting and coordinates so well with the embossed piece. I fussy cut the fish from the Designer Series Paper.

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Sketch Saturday - Notes Of Nature

I made this card for the weekly sketch challenge. It’s so delicate and pretty. I used the Lifetime of Love Dies to cut out the oval and flower pieces.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Wild Wheat Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Using the Lifetime Of Love Dies cut the oval piece from Wild Wheat, Basic White and Bubble Bath.

• Adhere the Wild Wheat Oval to the card. Adhere the Basic White cut out piece to the inside of the oval (the piece that was cut out). Then add the small cut out pieces of the Bubble Bath flowers.

• Stamp sentiment in Wild Wheat Ink on a 3/4 strip of Basic White. The sentiment is from the Notes Of Nature Stamp Set. Punch both ends of the strip using the Banners Pick A Punch.

• Adhere the sentiment to the card using Dimensionals.

• Add some pink Blooming Pearls.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Wild Wheat ink. The sentiment is from the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp Set. Stamp the floral image in Wild Wheat ink. This image is from the Notes Of Nature Stamp Set.

It was a little tedious to glue all the cut out pieces into the flowers but well worth it.

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Double Decker Z Fold Cards

I learned how to make these Double Decker Z Fold Cards from Patty Bennett. It’s a great fun fold and very easy to make. I love how they stand up so nicely.

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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This card was made using the pretty Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Perennial Postage Stamp Set and was stamped on a label cut using the Something Fancy Dies.

I made this card using the beautiful Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper. The flower was cut from the paper using the Irresistible Blooms Dies.

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Color Combo - Let's Chat

This is such a fun stamp set. It’s called Let’s Chat and has old fashioned phone images with some cute sentiments.

I used the colors from my April Inspiration Calendar on this card - Tahitian Tide, Berry Burst and Melon Mambo. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

This stamp set is retiring and marked down, available while supplies last.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Flowering Zinnia Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to the card base.

• Basic White - 3 1/2 x 4, stamp the telephone in Tahitian Tide ink and the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink.

• Adhere the stamped layer to the card using a Foam Adhesive Sheet that you cut down to fit behind the layer.

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

I used a stamp positioning tool to get a good solid image of the phone.

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Sketch Challenge - Flowering Zinnia

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Simply Zinnia Dies to cut those pretty flowers and the Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder for the background layer.

The sketch is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. You can click on the sketch to see other projects posted this week.

Tips & Instructions

• Highland Heather 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 and adhere to the card base.

• Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (leafy pattern) - 1 3/4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the right side of the embossed layer.

• Using the Simply Zinnia Dies, die cut flowers to make the 3 flowers. I used both flower dies for each flower and cut 2 of each die from Highland Heather and 1 of each die from Fresh Freesia. Adhere the two different flowers together, offsetting a little bit to create 2 Highland Heather and 1 Fresh Freesia flower.

• Die cut 3 flower centers from Lemon Lolly and adhere to the center of the card. Adhere the flowers to the card with Dimensionals

• Basic White - 1 3/4 x 1, stamp sentiment in Highland Heather. The sentiment is from the Filled With Happiness Stamp Set. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a Fine Purple Shimmer Gem.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the zinnias in Highland Heather Ink.

I love how the dies cut and add some details to the flowers in one pass through the machine!

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