Nutz about Stamping

Would you like to see my favorite embossing folder?

It really is a toss-up between Merry Melody:

and Timeworn Type:

You can create a textured background of sheet music using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song “Joy to the World,” this 3D embossing folder not only allows you to easily add texture to your Christmas cards but it will also give them a festive touch that everyone will love.

The antique look of the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder adds aged detail and texture to any project. You can use it as a layering piece to add dimension to all of your cards and scrapbook layouts. Funny because I am not much of a crafter who likes to age projects but this is the exception of my silly rule. 

If I am completely honest with myself, I had a rush of excitement when I first spotted Timeworn Type in the July - December catalog. I think the Merry Melody is too seasonal or wedding-ish (in my opinion) and I have all body parts crossed the Timeworn Type does not retire on 3 January. It is does, you will hear loud sobbing echoing all over the world (ha). 

So now that you know my all-time fave embossing folder, how about a project featuring it? 

See how simple yet how beautiful my card is - thanks to the Timeworn Type folder? Want to make this card at home? Here's what you need and how to create it. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Nuts about Squirrels (156475)
• Card Stock – Cinnamon Cider (153478); Very Vanilla (101650); Rich Razzleberry (115316)
• Stamp Pads – Rich Razzleberry (147091); Early Espresso (147114); Cinnamon Cider (153114)
• Misc. –Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper (156458); Genial Gems (155550); Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends (153105); Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers Assortment (147158)

 

Measurements:  

• Cinnamon Cider - 8 ½” x 5 ½”                4” x 5 ¼”
• Rich Razzleberry - 2 3/8” square
• Very Vanilla - 2 ¼” square               ½” x 7/8”
• Blackberry Beauty - 5” x 2”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Cinnamon Cider card stock in half and crease to create card base.
2. Create embossed Cinnamon Cider layer using the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder and adhere card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
3. Ink squirrel outline image using Early Espresso ink and stamp onto Very Vanilla square. Ink squirrel solid image using Cinnamon Cider ink and stamp on top of Early Espresso squirrel. Color acorn using Early Espresso Stampin’ Write marker and Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends.
4. Adhere Very Vanilla square to Rich Razzleberry Square.
5. Using Paper Snips, create banner to one end of the Blackberry Beauty layer. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
6. Ink phrase and stamp onto Very Vanilla strip. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
7. To complete card, add three Genial Gems.

 

Today is World Card Making Day - drop everything and craft!

And so of course I need to show you a card idea that you can try, right! How about a card idea using the Delivering Cheer stamp set - so fun and so versatile, especially if you LOVE to color! 

 

Do you need to make a special delivery? Use the Delivering Cheer stamp set to turn any gift into instant cheer. Mix and match the enchanting line-art images to create a look that's perfect from (covered) head to toe. Use your favorite coloring techniques to customize the images for any season or occasion, though of course it's ideal for the holiday season. 

Here's my idea to share with you on this special day! 

Here's what you need to gather to make this card today:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Delivery Cheer Stamp Set (156368); Many Messages Stamp Set (154510)
• Card Stock – Pool Party Card Stock (122924); Petal Pink Card Stock (146985); Flirty Flamingo Card Stock (141416); Basic White Card Stock (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Poppy Parade Ink (147050); Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – Pattern Party Host-Exclusive Designer Series Paper (DSP) (155426); Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon (156341); Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (154883); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends (154884); Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (154885); Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends (155519); Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894); Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends (154958); Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends (154922); Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder (152725); Messages Die (154422); Paper Snips (103579); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:  

• Pool Party Card Stock:             8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Petal Pink Card Stock:             4” x 5 1/4”
• Flirty Flamingo Card Stock:      2 3/8” x 4 3/8”
• Basic White Card Stock:          2 1/4” x 4 1/4” (image)         2 1/2” x 1 1/2” (greeting)
• Pattern Party DSP:                   4” x 2” (dotted strip)             2” x 2” (floral skirt)
• Blushing Bride Frayed Ribbon: 4”

Instructions:

1. Fold the Pool Party piece in half (fold on the left) to form the card base. Emboss the Petal Pink piece with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder. Attach the dotted DSP piece across the top part of the embossed piece. Then, attach it all to the center of the card front.
2. Stamp the skirt bottom stamp onto the bottom of the Basic White image piece using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Stamp the present top stamp on top of the skirt. Color her legs and arms with the Ivory Stampin’ Blend. Color her shoes with the Dark Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blend. Color the presents with the other Stampin’ Blends listed above. Attach the piece to the center of the Flirty Flamingo piece, and then attach it to the bottom, right side of the card.
3. Ink of the skirt part of the skirt bottom stamp with Tuxedo Black ink, and stamp the skirt onto the floral skirt DSP piece. Fussy cut the skirt out with Paper Snips. On the back of the skirt, put adhesive along the top of the skirt, and then put two Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the bottom corners of the skirt. This will make the skirt flare out like a real skirt. Attach the DSP skirt over the stamped skirt.
4. Ink up the “Happy Birthday” part of the Many Messages stamp with Poppy Parade ink. Stamp it onto the Basic White greeting piece. Die-cut it out with the desired label in the Messages Die. Attach it to the bottom, left of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Tie the Blushing Bride Frayed Ribbon piece into a single knot and attach it across the lady’s waist using a Mini Glue Dot. Trim the ribbon ends at an angle.

 

 

Do you know how to make a stunning circle easel card? Hint: it's easy!

Hi fellow crafters! Are you ready for another fun fold idea?  In today's card and video tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a Circle Easel card. It's super easy to make and has a few fun elements inside!  My fun fold idea will be a birthday card, using my Layering Circles and Playful Alphabet dies and the gorgeous Blackberry Beauty designer series paper.

 

Tip: if you wish to purchase any of the supplies I used to make a Circle Easel card at home, click here to head over to my online store! 

 

The Enjoy the Moment stamp set has fabulous phrases - perfect for so many occasions. As my circle easel card is a birthday card I chose the 'Happy Birthday' phrase from this set: 

The Blackberry Beauty paper features the traditional autumn images of leaves, sprigs, and birds paired and I love the nontraditional color palette, especially with the added shine of gold foil accents!

You can create custom die-cut letters, numbers, and more using the Playful Alphabet dies. I love that the dies include duplicate letters (A, E, I, L, N, O, P, R, S, T). These dies are great for handmade birthday cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts.

Here's my card (partially closed) - watch my video below for step-by-step instructions. 

And here it is open:

Supplies

Stamp set: Enjoy the Moment (154452)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Blackberry Bliss: 6 1/2" x 3 1/4"; 3 1/4" square; 2" x 1 1/2'
        Cinnamon Cider: (2) 2" squares; 2" x 1"
        Early Espresso: scraps
        Very Vanilla: 1 3/4" x 3/4"; 3" square
        Blackberry Beauty DSP: (2) 3" squares

Misc: Playful Alphabet dies (152706); Layering Circles dies (151770); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Gilded Gems (152478); Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Medium Daisy punch (149517); 1/2" circle punch (optional)

Here's my video: be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second easel fun fold card idea, one for a different occasion. And if you want more crafting ideas sent directly to you each week, subscribe to my free newsletters - join my mailing list on the right side here on my blog. 

Let me show you how to make a super easy pop up gift card holder

Hi fellow crafters! I hope that you are having lots of creative fun trying last week's gift card holder idea.  In today's video I am going to show you  a second gift card holder, one that pops up the gift card inside. It's super easy to make! 

 

My project will be a thank you project using the Beauty of Friendship stamp set, Tasteful Labels dies and the gorgeous Blackberry Beauty designer series paper. But you can adapt this idea for any occasion that you need. 

 

I chose the Beauty of Friendship stamp set for its phrases. The sentiments in this set help you to celebrate the good times and the good people in your life. And this set has a set of matching dies that you can bundle together for a 10% discount. Yay for discounts!

 

The Blackberry Beauty paper features the traditional autumn images of leaves, sprigs, and birds paired but it also has this cool nontraditional color palette, especially with the added shine of gold foil accents! I used a left-over piece for today's project. 

Here's my pop-up card gift holder!

And here's what it looks like open (with my library card, HA!):

Want to give this idea a try? Here's what you need.

Supplies

Stamp set: Beauty of Friendship (154983)

Ink: Cinnamon Cider; Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

        Blackberry Bliss: 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"
        Very Vanilla: (2) 4" x 2"; 4" x 2 1/4"
        Blackberry Beauty: 6" x 1 3/4" 
        Cinnamon Cider: 5 1/4" x 2" 
        Early Espresso: scrap

Misc: Tasteful Labels dies (152886); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Medium Daisy punch (149517); 1/4" circle punch (optional); 1" circle punch (optional); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Note: I have a question for you: would you be interested in an online class that shows you how to create a variety of gift card holders? If you would like this class, then please write YES in the comments under this blog post and I will get working on it right away! 

Here's my video: be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second gift card idea using the same technique.

 

Do you know how to turn a fun fold card into a gift card holder?

Hi fellow crafters! In the past few weeks I have shared several different fun fold ideas and I hope that you are having lots of creative fun trying them out. In today's video I am going to show you how to take one of those fun fold ideas and turn it into a gift card holder. My project will be a birthday card idea using the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set, Beautifully Penned designer series paper and Pierced Blooms dies.

 

The Sweet Ice Cream set includes ice cream cones, sprinkles, birthday greetings, sweet sentiments, and more, that will make everyone's heart melt. Perfect for today's project.

 

 

I love the Pierced Blooms dies because you are able to die cut flowers in several sizes, complete with stitching details, plus the leaves and centres to go with them. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. I used these dies to create colorful elements for my card. 

 

 

For my gift card idea I am going to pair the Pierced Blooms dies with the Beautifully Penned designer paper which you can earn for FREE but only until the end of this month. Click here to read more about Stampin' Up!s  Sale-a-Bration promotion if you want to learn how you can earn the Beautifully Penned paper for free.

 

This paper has a watercolor look in various black tones, making it easy to use with any color or any style for your projects. Its neutral tones and designs also allow you to explore coloring techniques with Stampin' Blends, Water Painters, and more.

 

 

Tip: click on any of the product photos above to order them at my online store! 

 

Here's my fun fold gift card:

 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sweet Ice Cream (158224)

Ink: Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Poppy Parade: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; (2) 2" squares; 4 1/4" x 9 3/4"; (2) 1" squares

        Basic White: 1 1/2" x 1"' 3 1/8" x 1"; 2" x 1 1/2"

        Granny Apple Green: (2) 1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

        Beautifully Penned: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"; (5) 3 1/8" 4 1/8"

Misc: Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stitched Rectangles dies (optional); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Fine Tip Glue Pen; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Basic Pearls Jewels (optional); Pierced Blooms dies (154312);  Beautifully Penned designer series paper (156630); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

 

Here's my video; remember to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas, AND for a second idea using the same fun fold technique. 

 

 

See how one stamp set is perfect for a variety of occasions

Inspired by impasto paintings, the floral images in the Art Gallery stamp set can be used to create a variety of different cards and a variety of different occasions. Frankly, I think this bundle is amazing: 

You can use the phrases in the stamp set or the phrase in the dies with no stamping at all - it's your choice! And funny, on today's sample I didn't use any phrase at all; instead I will add a phrase inside my card or use it as a notecard to write a long letter inside instead. 

My layout idea is super simple as well and will help you use up left over pieces of the Beautifully Penned designer series paper. In case this is the first time you are stopping by my blog, you should know that you can earn a full pack of the Beautifully Penned paper for FREE, but only until 30 September 2021. Learn more here. 

To help my flower image stand out I used my Layering Circles dies and a pop of Polished Pink. I love this card for its simplicity and black and white tones: 

Want to make this card at home? Here's what you need to gather together. And if you want to place an order for these products through me (thank you so much!), here's the link to my online store. 

Happy crafting! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Art Gallery (158201)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045); Polished Pink (155613)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Basic Gray (149165)
• Misc. – Beautifully Penned designer series paper** (DSP) (156630); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Floral Gallery dies (154316); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); In Color Jewels (155571); Layering Circles dies (151770); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
  
  ** A free Sale-a-Bration choice with a $50 product order

 

Measurements:  

• Basic White:             8 ½” x 5 ½”                2 ¾” square   
• Basic Black:             3” square
• Polished Pink: 3 ½” square                          
• DSP:                         4 ¼” x 5 ½”                2 ¼” x 5”       

Instructions:

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half and crease to create card base.
2. Adhere DSP layer to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
3. Die-cut Basic White, Basic Black (scallop) and Polished Pink (scallop) circles using Layering Circles dies.
4. Ink Art Gallery flower solid image using Basic Gray ink and stamp onto Basic White. Ink Art Gallery line image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamp on top of Basic Gray flower. Die-cut using Floral Gallery dies.
5. Using Paper Snips, create banner end on Beautifully Penned layer. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
6. Adhere circled together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, the adhere to card front.
7. Attach die-cut flower to circles layers using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Add 3 In Color Jewels around flower to complete card.

See how to create a diagonal optical illusion layer on your cards

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is a fun one:

I love the layout but the diagonal sentiment kind of stumped me. So I decided to create an optical illusion strip on the front of my card and use two of the same sizes of layers above and below the strip. It wasn't until after I finished my card that I noticed that the top layer is a little bit narrower. But no matter. 

What makes this card look tricky is the diagonal strip because it makes the striped paper on the map below it look like it was cut diagonal. But not necessarily! If your sentiment strip is wide enough you can angle the strip when attaching it to the card so it looks like the striped paper is cut on the diagonal. Pretty fun optical illusion huh! 

For the bottom part of my card I actually used Christmas paper! (HA) the Tidings of Christmas pack is really designed for your Christmas cards but the patterns in the pack can also be used for other occasions my birthday card below! 

I love that this paper uses two of the new In Colors: Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen so I used those colors for the stems, phrase and narrow strip on my card front. 

And of course I just had to use my Meadow dies for the flowers! The dies come bundle with the quiet Meadow stamp set or you can purchase them separately. Your choice. 

Psst: Did you know that if you click the product photos above you will link over to my online store? Easy peasy! 

Here's my challenge card.

As I walked away from my table top photo box it crossed my mind that 3 small pearls might be a nice touch so I added these to my card and took a second photo.

Which do you like best? With pearls or without? 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here to hop on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. And why not give this map a try? You just may love the optical illusion sentiment strip that you will create! 

This beautiful fancy fold card has a fun surprise inside

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a beautiful fancy fold card that has a fun surprise inside. I will be using my Beauty of Friendship bundle, a left over piece of Beauty of the Earth designer series paper and I will be giving you a sneak peek at a super cute stamp set that will be available to order in August.  

 

I have used the Beauty of Friendship bundle a lot in the past few weeks. I love the tree images and the variety of phrases, and the dies add   visual interest and texture. 

 

 

And, I am quite proud to say, I have almost used up my entire pack of Beauty of the Earth designer series paper. That might not seem like a big deal to you but if you saw my paper stash you would shake your head! 

 

 

Combine these products along with the fancy fold technique that I share on my video below, and you can create this super fun card idea! 

 

 

And here's the surprise inside:

 

 

Here's what you need to make this card. 

 

Supplies:

 

Stamp Set: Beauty of Friendship (bundle 155834); Nuts about Squirrels (156475)

 

Ink: Cinnamon Cider, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Basic White:  11" x 4 1/4"; 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"; (3) 2 1/4" square

    Beauty of the Earth: (3) 5 1/4" x 4; 3 1/2" x 3

    Mossy Meadow: 4" x 3 1/4"

    Misty Moonlight: 11" x 1"

    Merry Merlot: 2 3/4" x 1 1 /2"

    Cinnamon Cider: (4) 2" squares; 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"

 

Misc: Paper Snips; Multi-purpose Liquid Glue; Bone Folder; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Glue Dots; Beauty of the Earth DSP (155841); Beautiful Trees dies

 

Here's my video. ***Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas AND to see a second card idea using the same technique.

 

 

This colorful pocket card is perfect for birthdays and other occasions

Today's project is a beautiful and colorful pocket card idea, featuring the Expressions in Ink paper:

This pack of paper is the feature on this card and once you know how to make one, you can make several for the different occasions you need this year. 

This card is a birthday card, with the phrase and embellishments coming from the Artistically Inked stamp set: 

I love the font for the phrases - each one unique from the rest! 

Here's the birthday pocket card project and the instructions on how to make it are below. Why not give it a try! 

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Artistically Inked (154542)
• Card Stock (CS) – Shaded Spruce (146981); Basic White Thick (159229)
• Ink Pads – Magenta Madness (153117); Shaded Spruce (147088); Pale Papaya (155670)
• Misc. – Artistic Dies (155371); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper (DSP (155464); Artistry Booms Adhesive-Backed Sequins (152477); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430): Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Tear & Tape (154031); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Bone Folder (102300); Take Your Pick Tool (144107); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements: 

• Shaded Spruce CS: 11” x 4-1/4”, scored in half at 5-1/2” (2 pieces)
• Basic White Thick CS: 5-1/4” x 3-3/4” plus scraps for die cutting
• DSP: 5-1/4” x 4”, then cut in half diagonally

Instructions:

1. Burnish the folds in the two Shaded Spruce CS bases.
2. Lay the bases side by side, lying horizontally, so the folds are on the left and right.
3. Cut the front of the left base diagonally from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.
4. Cut the front of the right base diagonally from the bottom left to the top right.
5. Glue the back of the bases together, so that the triangular fronts overlap in the front.
6. Glue the DSP triangles onto the two card fronts.
7. Using Tear & Tape, adhere the left front onto the inside, only along the very bottom edge.
8. Using Tear & Tape along the bottom edge, and glue where the two fronts overlap, adhere the right front down. Now you have a pocket!
9. Using the large ink splotch stamp and Pale Papaya ink, stamp along the top edge of the 5-1/4” x 3-3/4” Basic White Thick card stock piece.
10. Onto a scrap of Basic White Thick CS, stamp the larger flower and the tiny flowers in Magenta Madness ink., and 2 leaves and the sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink.
11. Die cut the sentiment using the Stitched Rectangles Dies.
12. Die cut the flowers and leaves using the Artistic Dies.
13. Lay all the die cut pieces on the front of the pocket to arrange them, then glue all the pieces together in a cluster.
14. Adhere the cluster onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals (I used the regular size and the mini.)
15. Apply sequins onto the large flower and the larger two of the tiny flowers.
16. Slide the Basic White Thick CS piece into the top of the pocket.

Have you ever been uncertain about a stamping technique? Don't miss out.

Watercoloring.

Just reading the word on this week's Paper Craft Crew challenge made me shudder. Watercoloring is one stamping technique that I don't feel comfortable with...yet. 

And as much as I tried to avoid it, I didn't have the supplies for any other row or column. So I did what I usually do - avoid. Until the last minute and then I had to face it head on. 

After a good night's sleep I pulled out my Water Painters and watercolor paper and stared them down. 

I knew that I wanted to use the beautiful tree and birds dies and a phrase from the Beauty of Friendship bundle: 

So I convinced myself that I do have an inner artist and to just give it a try. I grabbed some ink pads and tries to create a sunset on a piece of watercolor paper, after I die cut it using the Scalloped Contours dies. 

And you know what? I kind of like it! So much in fact that I decided that my card didn't need any additional elements on it. What do you think? I would love some encouraging words if you don't mind leaving me a comment. 

The moral of this story: Have you ever been uncertain about a stamping technique? Don't miss out. Give it a try and you just might fall in love with your own creative abilities! 

Hint: if you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members created for this week's challenge, click here to head on over to that site. 

 

Have you ever tried this fun fold technique? It is amazingly easy!

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a fun fold technique that may be familiar to you but I am going to add a bit of a twist.  I will be using the Forever Fern stamp set and coordinating Forever Flourishing dies. 

 

First let's have a look at the products I used to make my fun fold card. I chose the Forever Fern stamp set for the phrase and to create some embellishments for the front of my card:

 

You can use the Forever Fern set to create cards and accents with the detailed leaves. This is a "Distinktive" stamp set (patent pending!); it has a special texture on each stamp that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

 

The Forever Flourishing dies are the perfect complement to the Forever Fern stamp set - makes for easy die-cutting instead of 'fussy cutting' with scissors: 

 

 

Green thumb or not, these dies are perfect for you! Create custom die-cut leaves using the Forever Flourishing dies. Pair the dies with the coordinating Forever Fern stamp set to quickly cut out stamped images from the set. You’ll love the beautiful natural aspect it will bring to your projects!

 

The stamp set and dies are a nice complement to the Beauty of the Earth paper: 

 

You can get lost in the woods with the forest-themed patterned papers in the Beauty of the Earth designer series paper. This  paper is excellent scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more. Pack includes various outdoor-themed images, prints, and patterns. Use them to create masculine projects and more. The paper colors include: Bumblebee, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Early Espresso, Merry Merlot, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, and Old Olive.

 

Here's my interlocking fun fold card idea - complete with a list of supplies and paper measurements and a video tutorial showing you how to create this fun fold:

 

 

Supplies (note: click on any of the product photos above to link over to my online store)

 

 

Stamp Sets:  Forever Fern (152559)

 

Ink: Old Olive, Cinnamon Cider, Pumpkin Pie

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

        Basic White:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; (2) 2 1/4" squares; (2) 2 1/4" squares

        Beauty of the Earth: (2) 5 3/8" x 2"

        Merry Merlot: (2) 2 3/4" square

 

Misc: Forever Flourishing dies (152714); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue; Bone Folder; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Glue Dots; Beauty of the Earth DSP (155841); Layering Circles dies (151770); Metallic Pearls (146282)

 

And here's my video: be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second idea using the same technique.

 

 

Learn how to create your own beautiful peach orchard on a card

Everything is peachy when you craft with the Sweet As a Peach bundle.

You can build your own images by stamping the peaches, flowers, and foliage individually; the images are perfect for watercoloring. Then add a sentiment that expresses your feelings: thanks, happy birthday, celebrate, and more for perfect handmade cards.

Which is what I have for you today! This card has lots of layers and is paired with embossed (Tasteful Textile) and die cut layers (Scalloped Contours dies) - all of these add texture and visual interest, don't they? 

Here's how to make this beautiful card, why not give it a try? 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sweet As A Peach (155050); (Bundle 155823)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Pear Pizzaz (131201)
• Stamp Pads – Pear Pizzaz (147104); Calypso Coral (122934); Pale Papaya (155670)
• Misc. – Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Bone Folder (102300); You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper (DSP) (155686); Peach Dies (155829); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464); Scalloped Contours Dies (155560); Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder (152718); Pale Papaya 3/8” Open Weave Ribbon (155672); Clear Wink of Stella (141897); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Calypso Coral (154881) and Pale Papaya (155519) Stampin’ Blends; Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Paper Snips Scissors (103579)

Measurements: 

• You’re A Peach DSP: 2 ½” x 4”
• Pear Pizzaz: 5 ½” x 11”, 4” x 5 ¼”
• Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”, 4 ¾” x 3 ½”, scraps for sentiment & peaches
• Pale Papaya Ribbon: 4”

Instructions:           

1. Fold the Pear Pizzaz card base in half and use bone folder to flatten the fold. Emboss the Pear Pizzaz layer using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere this piece to the card front with multipurpose liquid glue.
2. Adhere the DSP to the center of the card front using multipurpose liquid glue.
3. Die cut a stitched scalloped rectangle from the smaller piece of Basic White using the appropriate size Scalloped Contours die. Stamp the peach tree leaves with Pear Pizzaz ink on the stitched scallop rectangle. Stamp “To a sweet friend” near the bottom right of this piece using Pear Pizzaz ink. Die cut a small, dotted scalloped rectangle (from the Scalloped Contours dies) from a scrap piece of Basic White.  Stamp “Happy Birthday” on this piece with Calypso Coral ink. 
4. Stamp the 3 peaches on a scrap of Basic White card stock with Pale Papaya ink. Add accents with the Calypso Coral and Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends. Die cut the peaches with the coordinating die from the Peaches dies.
5. Adhere peaches to stamped leaves piece with dimensionals. Apply wink of stella to the peaches. Tie a simple knot in the ribbon and adhere to the top of the branch with a glue dot. Adhere to card front with multipurpose liquid glue. Adhere sentiment piece with dimensionals.  Add 3 gems.
6. Stamp the remaining Basic White card stock piece as desired for the inside of the card.

Want to learn an amazing optical illusion technique for your cards?

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a fun technique that creates an illusion on your cards.  I will be using the beautiful Color & Contour bundle and introducing a brand new product from Stampin' Up!s next mini catalog!

 

One of the perks of joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator is the opportunity to earn free products and the Color & Contour bundle was one of my new catalog free choices. 

 

 

The open-line floral art and abstract filler stamps allows for a range of coloring techniques. This bundle also includes a number of scalloped border dies that range in size, allowing you to decorate a card front or create scalloped labels for your sentiments.

 

I created a video tutorial showing you, step-by-step, how to create the Floating Strips optical illusion. One of the products I highly recommend is the Foam Adhesive Strips.

 

 

These are perfect for shaker cards to add depth and dimension - you will want the depth for this technique. 

 

Here's my card: 

 

 

 

Here's what you need to try this technique at home.

 

Stamp Sets:  Color & Contour bundle (158356)

 

Ink: Misty Moonlight; Bumblebee

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Basic White:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 3/4" x 2"; 3 3/4" x 5"     

    Bumblebee: (5) 3 1/4" x 1/4"; 4" x 5 1/4"

    Misty Moonlight: (5) 3 1/4" x 1/4"

    Window Sheet: 3" square

 

Misc: Foam Adhesive Strips (152815); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon (153658); Bone Folder; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Glue Dots; Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder (156505); Window Sheets (142314)

 

 

Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second idea using the same technique. And don't miss that new catalog product, coming soon! 

Make this beautiful fun fold card and wow your friends and family

Do you know what you get when you combine the Beauty of the Earth paper, the Color & Contour stamp set, and the Floral Gallery and Pierced Blooms dies? You get a WOW card idea that unfolds a surprise inside! Be sure to watch all the way through my video for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

I think you know by now that I am completely addicted to the Pierced Blooms dies. You can die cut flowers in several sizes plus leaves and centres to go with them. 

I love the stitching details on every die. Not only are these dies great for cards but also for scrapbook pages and other paper crafts.

I choose a design in the Beauty of the Earth paper pack that coordinates beautifully with my fun fold design. This paper is perfect for outdoor-themed images, prints, and patterns and for masculine projects. 

I chose the phrase die in the Art Gallery bundle for the inside of my card - easy to die cut and perfect for the occasion. 

And for the surprise inside, I used a phrase from the Color & Contour stamp set. This set is bundled with some gorgeous dies. I predict many lovely layers in my future designs using this bundle: 

Here's what you get when you combine all the products above. (If you want to order any of them, click on their images to link over to my online store) Underneath my card photo is a list of supplies and measurements along with a step-by-step video. 

Be sure to listen all the way through my video for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Here's is the card open, so you can see the WOW fold inside. 

Stamp Set:  Color & Contour (154994)

 

Ink: Mango Melody

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Basic White:  11" x 2 1/4"; 8 3/8" x 4 1/8"; 3" x 1 1/2"

    Daffodil Delight: (6) 2" square;

    Mango Melody: (3) 2" square

    Old Olive: (3) 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" ; (3) 4" x 3/4"

    Early Espresso: (2) 1 3/4" x 1"; 3" square

    Beauty of the Earth DSP: 5 1/8" x 4"; 4" x 2 6/8"

    Bumblebee ribbon: 12"

   

Misc:  Pierced Blooms dies (154312); Floral Gallery dies (154316);  Stitched Rectangles dies (148551); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals;  Mini Glue Dots; Bone Folder; Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon (153658); Silicone Craft Sheet;  Mini Glue Dots; 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571)

 

Here's my video - thanks for watching! 

 

Try this fun fold card technique to surprise and delight your friends

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you another fun fold technique using the Best Year and Forever Fern stamp sets and the matching Forever Flourishing dies. My card is going to be a birthday card but you can adapt this technique for other occasions too.

 

Let's have a look at the Best Year stamp set. These sentiments will help you make greeting cards for events throughout the year and can be used inside and outside your cards. I think Best Year one of those hidden gems in the annual catalog - it's a great value and I use it all the time. 

For the elements on my card I used the Forever Fern stamp set and Forever Flourishing dies. Below is a photo of the set and matching dies. It is no longer sold as a bundle but you can still buy these products in the current Annual Catalog. 

This fun fold technique is fabulous for using up those bits and pieces of designer series paper that you have been stashing. For my card I chose to use the Beauty of the Earth paper but you can use what you have on hand. 

Here's my Best Year fun fold card. Watch my video below to see how to make this technique! 

Here's what you need to make this fun fold technique:

Supplies

Stamp Sets:  Best Year (152568); Forever Fern (152559)

 

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Old Olive

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Misty Moonlight: 4 1/4" x 8 1/4" (score at 5 1/2"); 3" x 8" (score at 4")

    Basic White: 3" x 2 1/2";  (2) 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"; 3" x 1 1/2"

    Beauty of the Earth DSP: (2) 4" x 2 1/2"; 5 1/4" x 4"

 

Misc:  Forever Flourishing dies (152714); Stitched Rectangle dies ( 151820); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue;  White Crinkled Seam Binding (151326); Sponge Daubers (133733); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Beauty of the Earth paper (155841)

Here's my video tutorial. Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design suggestions.

Here's a fun take on a 4th of July card - why not give it a try?

The 4th of July will be here before you know it. Barbecues, parties with neighbors, fireworks - the whole celebration shebang to enjoy!

So what about trying a 4th of July card when you craft this weekend? Here's a fun take on a 4th of July card for you to try, using the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set:

When this set was first released it was sold as a bundle along with the dies. In the current annual catalog these are now sold separately: Celebrate Sunflowers #152517 and the Sunflowers dies #152704. Click here to order one or both of these products. 

The rest is just paper, the Brick & Mortar embossing folder and the Stars dies. Easy peasy! Tip: this would make a fab birthday card as well - just change the colors (or not!). 

Here's how to make this card at home. Happy 4th! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Celebrate Sunflowers (152517)
• Card Stock – Sahara Sand (121043); Real Red (102482); Night of Navy (100867); Basic White (159276)
• Misc. – 6x6 Regals (155227) and Neutrals (155226) Designer Series Paper (DSP); Regals Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment (147155); Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder (149643); Stitched Rectangles dies (151820); Stitched Stars dies (150653); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Sahara Sand: 4-1/4” x 11”, folded in half for card base; 4-1/2” x 3-1/4”
• Real Red and Night of Navy: scraps for die cutting
• Real Red and Night of Navy DSP: scraps for die cutting
• Basic White: scraps for die cutting

Instructions:           

1. Use Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder to emboss front of folded card.
2. Die cut one rectangle (3-7/8” x 7/8”) from Real Red DSP (from Regals pack) and Night of Navy DSP (from Neutrals pack) and 2 from Basic White cardstock.
3. Die cut 3 small stars (1 each from each of red, white, and blue cardstock).
4. Use Real Red marker to ink “LET’S celebrate” onto one white rectangle. Adhere all rectangle shapes to small piece of Sahara Sand cardstock and attach to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Adhere stars to rectangles and then attach a rhinestone to each star.