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Unlock Your Inner Artist: A Complete Guide to the Nature's Painting Kit for Stunning Watercolor Florals

If you're anything like me, you love the relaxing, joyful process of creating beautiful art, especially when it comes to working with vibrant, high-quality supplies. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce Stampin' Up!’s latest gem: the Nature's Painting Kit! Perfect for artists of all levels, this kit includes everything you need to bring gorgeous florals to life in your projects.

What's Inside the Nature's Painting Kit?

This kit is thoughtfully designed for creativity and ease. Here’s what you can expect:

• Beautiful Floral Image Templates: These floral designs are simply stunning and make the perfect starting point for any coloring enthusiast. Whether you’re crafting a card, a framed piece, or an addition to your scrapbook, these designs add elegance and charm.
• Watercolor Pencils in 10 Signature Colors: You'll receive an assortment of vibrant watercolor pencils that blend beautifully, including popular colors like Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, and Berry Burst. These pencils are versatile, allowing you to layer colors, add depth, and even create gentle ombre effects.
• Water Painter: This tool is the secret to achieving that smooth, watercolor effect with minimal effort. Simply fill it with water, and gently brush over your colored areas for a soft, blended look.

 

Tips for Using the Nature's Painting Kit

Ready to dive in? Here are some expert tips to get the best results with your new kit:

1. Start with Light Layers: Begin by lightly coloring with your pencils. Watercolor pencils are fantastic because you can build up color gradually. Starting lightly gives you more control over shading and allows you to blend without over-saturating your paper.
2. Blend with the Water Painter: After coloring, use the water painter to go over your pencil marks. You'll love how the colors blend smoothly, creating a dreamy, watercolor effect. Make sure to dab your water painter on a paper towel if it becomes too saturated with color.
3. Experiment with Color Mixing: Don’t be afraid to layer colors! For example, try adding a hint of Pumpkin Pie over Daffodil Delight for a warm, sunlit effect, or combine Coastal Cabana and Garden Green to make lush greenery that really pops.
4. Add Depth with Darker Colors: Use colors like Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler to create shadows and give your flowers dimension. This trick makes the flowers look more realistic and gives a 3D feel to your artwork.

Project Ideas

The Nature's Painting Kit is versatile enough for a variety of projects! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Greeting Cards: Send a thoughtful, hand-colored floral card to someone special. The timeless designs and customizable colors make each card unique and personal.
• Framed Art Pieces: Use the floral templates to create mini artworks for your home or as gifts. Add a personal touch with layered colors and delicate shading.
• Scrapbooking Accents: These watercolor florals make perfect embellishments for your scrapbook pages. Create a bouquet of memories by adding these artful elements around your favorite photos.

The Nature's Painting Kit makes coloring easy, relaxing, and satisfying. Whether you’re new to watercoloring or an experienced artist, you’ll find joy in the simplicity and beauty of these supplies. The colors are curated to give your art a natural, harmonious look, and the kit’s design ensures that everything you need is within reach.

Ready to Create?

This kit is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal, handmade touch to their projects. Whether you’re creating for yourself or making gifts for others, the Nature's Painting Kit brings the joy of watercoloring to all skill levels. Give yourself the gift of creativity, and watch as you turn simple lines into beautiful, vibrant blooms.

Happy crafting!

Bring the Magic of the Holidays to Life with Decorative Trees!

Looking to add a touch of festive charm to your holiday crafting? Stampin' Up!'s Decorative Trees Bundle offers a wonderful way to make Christmas cards that are both classic and personal.

 

 

Imagine creating a winter scene that captures the warmth and joy of the season, with beautifully stamped and die-cut Christmas trees that you can layer, color, and customize to your heart’s content. Whether you’re designing a cozy indoor Christmas tree or a whimsical outdoor forest, this bundle brings limitless possibilities for every holiday crafter.

In today’s post, I am going to walk you through creating a delightful holiday card with a video tutorial that shows you exactly how to use these versatile stamps and dies. Perfect for card making and gift packaging, the Decorative Trees bundle will inspire you to make memorable keepsakes for friends and family. Let’s get crafting and bring your holiday visions to life!

Here's my card - and don't miss my video below. 

Here's the 'inside' (back) of this card. I kept it simple so I could write a longer message (or maybe add another stamped phrase). 

And as promised in my video, here's a photo of this card standing on my mantel:

Supplies

Stamp set: Decorative Trees (bundle: 164085)

Ink: Crumb Cake; Smoky Slate

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
            Smoky Slate: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
            Basic White: 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
            Crushed Curry: scrap for star
            Nest of Winter: (2) 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Misc: Scoring Tool; Blending Brushes; Nests of Winter designer series paper (164183); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Iridescent Faceted Gems (163368); Adhesive Sheets

Here's my video! 

 

If you love warm and cozy crafts, then try this

If you love all things warm, cozy, and delicious, you’ll love what you can do with the More than Autumn bundle. 

 

It’s about autumn, for sure, but it’s so much more than that. Combine the words to create the sentiment that you want, whether it’s to celebrate autumn, winter, seasonal foods and drinks, or someone in your life. Stamp, then add a personal touch with your favorite colors. You’ll love the possibilities of these stamps!

The moment I saw this bundle, I knew I had to have it. And I am having so much fun playing with it too. Here's a fun idea - add a phrase inside to match the occasion you need.

If you want a second More than Autumn idea, click here. 

 

 

 

Supplies

• Stamp Sets – More Than Autumn Bundle (164076); More Than Autumn stamp set (164228)
• Card Stock – Pecan Pie (161717); A Little Latte 12” x 12” Designer Paper (163453); Pumpkin Pie (105117); Basic White (159276)
• Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. – Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882); Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897); Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897); Basic Beige 3/8” Bordered Ribbon (163788); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Everyday Details Dies (162864); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755) 

Measurements: 

• Pecan Pie: 5 ½″ x 8 ½″, scored at 4 ¼″
• Designer Paper: 4″ x 5 ¼″
• Pumpkin Pie: 1 ¾” x 4 ¼″ 
• Basic White: 2 ¼” x 3 ¾” Die
• Ribbon: 4 ½”

Instructions:

1. Adhere the background Designer Paper to the card.
2. Cut out the greetings with the coordinating dies using Pumpkin Pie cardstock. Use the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend to colour the bottom part of each cut out greeting.
3. Add a little glue to the back of the greetings and add them to the card.
4. Add Wink of Stella on each greeting.
5. Adhere the Pumpkin Pie cardstock centered on the card.
6. Cut out the Basic White rectangle using the die from Everyday Details. Add it to the card using Dimensionals.
7. Adhere the ribbon on top.
8. Stamp the cup, whipped cream, straw and pumpkin on Basic White cardstock using Memento Black ink. Colour the cups using Crumb Cake Stampin’ Colour the pumpkins using Pumpkin Pie Blends. Cut out each using the coordinating die.
9. Stamp a piece of Pecan Pie Cardstock using Mememto Black ink. Use Paper Snip Scissors to cut out the center part of the cup. Use the Scoring Blade on the Paper Trimmer to add score marks to the Pecan Pie “coffee sleeve”. Adhere it to the cut out cup.
10. Add Wink of Stella to the Whipped Cream and the Pumpkin.
11. Adhere the cup, cream and straw together and add them to the card using Dimensionals. Add the pumpkins on top using a Dimensional.

This challenge looks easy, but is it really? 🤔

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge looks super easy, so why did I have so many problems figuring it out? 

I think I was overthinking the background. It took me a while to decide to use a Blending Brush to create a circular layer and I am happy with how it turned out. 

The layers were not difficult either. The tag element comes from the Take to the Sky designer series paper - there is one pattern with many printed tags on it. 

The circle element comes from the Spotlight on Nature dies:

The other paper elements are from the new Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit: 

And the Simply Said phrase was die-cut using one of the dies in the new Peaceful Season bundle. 

So.....this is not rocket science, right?

Why do I not like my card (a lot!)? 

What would you do differently with these elements? I need your advice and ideas!

If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. 

This bad boy that I created? It's off to the recycle bin with it! Sometimes, that just happens. 

 

 

Here's how to let the fall colors inspire your card making

Hello crafty friends! I just got back from a wonderful vacation visiting friends and family in Canada. The weather was amazing for that time of year, with cool mornings and evenings, and warm afternoons. The trees were turning all shades of yellow and red, and now that I am back home I am inspired to create all sorts of fall projects. 

Which made me immediately think of the More than Autumn bundle and the card that I want to share with you today. 

Combine the words to create the sentiment that you want, whether it’s to celebrate autumn, winter, seasonal foods and drinks, or someone in your life. Stamp, then add a personal touch with your favorite colors. You’ll love the possibilities of these stamps!

For my card background I chose a designer series paper pattern from the Autumn to Remember scrapbooking kit:

 

This kit includes supplies to create three predesigned two-page scrapbook spreads. Each page is 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm), allowing lots of space for photos and journaling. With an inviting fall color palette and titles about gathering and gratitude, you'll have so much fun swapping out the included photo placeholders for your own photographed memories. Stay tuned for some scrapbook pages from my vacation, coming soon! 

Here's my card - be sure to watch the video below for my bonus tips and design ideas!

 

Here's the inside of my card, as promised in my video:

 

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

Supplies

Stamp set: More than Autumn (bundle: 164076)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Crumb Cake

Paper and cutting dimensions:
            Pumkin Pie: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 2 1/4" 
            Very Vanilla: 3 1/4" x 5"; 1 3/4" x 2 1/2"; 2" x 1 3/4"; scrap for 'latte' phrase
            More than Autumn (DSP): 4" x 5 1/4" 

Misc: Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit; Adhesive Sheets; Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends; Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker; sponge; Adhesive-backed Swirl Dots (163464)

 

See this fun fall card idea, using some unusual products

I am loving this week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge!

 

I knew immediately what I wanted to use - a brand new product that was not designed for card but certainly can be and I am going to show you how.

 

Introducing a brand new product line for scrapbooking! Yes! Stampin' Up! has come out with a new line of products that are for scrapbooking and are only available online (email me for the link to the scrapbooking mini catalog).

 

And the Autumn to Remember kit is one of these new products:

 

 

This kit includes supplies to create three predesigned two-page scrapbook spreads. Each page is 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm), allowing lots of space for photos and journaling. With an inviting fall color palette and titles about gathering and gratitude, you'll have so much fun swapping out the included photo placeholders for your own photographed memories.

Kit includes:
* Supplies to make three two-page scrapbook spreads
* Step-by-step instructions
* Exclusively designed patterned paper
* Two-tone cardstock sheets
* Printed stickers and die-cut images
* Photo placeholders
* Spread size: 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

Product colors: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie

 

What is super cool about this kit is that it has a matching stamp set (sold separately):

 

 

Now think back to this week's challenge. I decided to use some of the kit's designer series paper and elements and the leaf and phrase images to create a fall-themed card!

 

Here's my creation:

 

 

What will you make for our challenge this week? If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

Learn how to make cards with a spooky feel

Hi fellow crafters! Today I want to feature the Frosted Forest online exclusive bundle - a stamp set, dies and a set of masks! I am going to use parts of this bundle to create a super easy card idea - one that you will LOVE! 

This bundle has the tools you need to create elegant wintery cards with a forest feel. Stamp a tree, add a die-cut tree trunk, and finish off with embossed snow on the branches. Use the stamps, dies, and decorative masks together or in any combination to create exactly what you want.

For today's card I won't be using the masks but stay tuned because I also want to show you how amazing they are too! 

What makes my card super interesting to look at is the Full of Life paper:

 

Most of the colors and designs in this pack are bright and colorful but if you dig through the pack a bit you will find the design I used - which is perfect for the card mood I wanted to create. 

Here's my card! Watch my video below for all the fun details AND bonus design ideas! 

 

Tip: change the phrase and make this a Halloween card! 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Frosted Forest (bundle: 164137); Simply Said (163756)

Ink: Tuxedo Memento Jet Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
            Basic Black: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 5 1/4" x 3 1/4
            Full of Life: 5 1/2" x 4"; scrap

Misc: Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Perennial Postage Dies (162607); Full of Life Designer Series Paper (163357)

Here's my video - enjoy! 

 

This beautiful set will make your paper crafting bloom

The Artful Amaryllis Bundle features the beautiful amaryllis flower. 

The Amaryllis is a stunning flower that grows from a bulb and is easily grown inside. We usually see it around Christmas, but the flower symbolizes love. Therefore, this set can be used to make Christmas, Valentine's, Anniversary, or Birthday cards.

Stamp the open line-art flower and color it with your favorite hues and coloring tools. Or stamp the line-art flower, then stamp it with the filler images for a solid and dimensional look. Even though amaryllis is traditionally seen as a Christmas flower, you can use this one all year long. Just use different colors for the flower for different times of year. 

You can find some beautiful examples on page 48 of the September – December Mini Catalog.  The example below uses Artful Amaryllis to make a birthday card using many items from the mini catalog. 

The card base is Real Red cut at 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”.  Next layer is Old Olive cut to 5” x 3 ¾”. Next comes a Basic White layer, 3 ½” x 4 ¾”, that is die cut with the Deckled Circle Dies. After die cutting the circle, emboss with the Forever Plaid embossing folder.

Before attaching this piece put a 3 ¼” square behind the circle.  This card uses a piece of DSP from the Season of Green & Gold DSP. Next stamp the amaryllis flower on Basic White using Tuxedo Memento Black ink. Use Real Red and Old Olive to stamp the flowers and leaves.  Die cut using the matching die from Artful Amaryllis.  Attach with dimensionals. 

Stamp the sentiment on Basic White using Real Red, die cut with the Deckled Rectangles. Cut a rectangle out of Old Olive to fit behind the sentiment and attach with dimensionals.

 

Make sure to add this beautiful bundle to your next order and start creating.

Here's an affordable way to craft on a budget

Crafting on a budget? Check out these affordable products that don’t compromise on quality and are perfect if you are short on time.

 

Introducing the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack! These laser-cut floral elements give you the look of hand-colored, detailed, die-cut pieces in a jiff—just remove them from the sheet and adhere to a card base using your favorite adhesive. There are 8 sheets in one pack giving you SO MANY card possibilities.

And to add a further coordinated touch, pair these pack elements with our blank cards and envelopes and Labels & Layers Ephemera Pack to make quick and easy cards with a personal touch!

 

I love that you can also purchase the matching Calming Creek cards and envelopes for a more professional look - yet still on that budget. 

Here are 2 card ideas to help get you started! Simply have a look at the photos to see how to construct each card – no complicated instructions needed! 

Card one: 

Here's the card with a matching envelope:

Card Two: 

And it's matching envelope:

 

Note: pair up the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack with the Simply Said stamp set.

 

This sentiment-only stamp set is a paper crafting staple you can use all year long, year after year. The set sentiments include birthday, thanks, thinking of you, missing you, celebration, and more!

It's fun to make these self-closing gift bags

It’s fun to give small treats in little bags you have made. These self-closing gift bags open by squeezing the sides together. When you let go of the sides, the box automatically closes. This blog post gives you two sizes of gift bags. You can adjust the height and width of the bag as desired.

 

SUPPLIES

Stamp set – Sentimental Park (160561)

Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708), Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084)

Paper – Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper (162735) 6” x 5 ½” and Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper (164183) 8 ½” x 6”, scraps of Basic White Cardstock [CS] (159276)

Misc – Paper Trimmer (152392); Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580) *Purchase with stamp set as the Spotlight on Nature Bundle (153581) and save 10%; Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031) or Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Linen Thread (104199); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Ribbon

INSTRUCTIONS

For Narrow Box

1. Place the 6” side of the 6” x 5 ½” dsp along the top of the paper trimmer and score at 1 ¼”.
2. Turn the dsp 90 degrees so the score line is against the top of the trimmer and score from the right-hand side at 2½” and 5” from top to bottom.
3. Along bottom, again from the right-hand side, score from horizontal score line to edge at 1 ¼” and 3 ¾”.
4. Cut from bottom edge to score line along the vertical score lines. Remove the bottom of the ½” flap as shown. See diagram below.
5. Fold and burnish on the score lines.
6. Apply adhesive to the ½” flap and adhere to other edge.
7. Fold the bottom flaps in and adhere to make a box.
8. Stamp Thanks on scrap of Basic White and cut out with Spotlight on Nature Die.
9. Thread the linen thread through a hole in the tag and tie a bow. Adhere to the box.

Larger Box

1. Place the 6” side of Nests of Winter DSP along the top of the paper trimmer and score at 1” and 5 ¼”.
2. Turn it 90 degrees so the 1” score line is running at the top and score at 4” and 8” from top edge to bottom edge.
3. Then score from the horizontal score line to edge at 2” and 6”. See diagram 2.
4. Continue with steps 4 – 7.
5. Line up the ‘just for’ and ‘YOU’ stamps on an acrylic block and then stamp on scrap Basic White CS with Real Red ink. Cut out with Spotlight on Nature die.
6. Use the next larger size of die to cut a circle from the green striped pattern of the Nests of Winter DSP. Layer the two circles together, punch a hole and string a length of linen thread through it.
7. Adhere a length of red ribbon to the top of the box and tie it in a bow. Add the tag.

 

What comes to mind when you see 12 tiny images?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is a doozie! 

 

Surprisingly, I figured out pretty quickly what I want to use for those 12 images - flowers! So I dug around in my stash until I spotted the Layers of Beauty stamp set:

That flower is so tiny that you can hardly see it in the photo but I decided to ink, stamp and color it instead of punching 9 small circles. 

Tip: use a pencil and ruler to help you with perfect placement. 

After I stamped my flowers I colored them with the blunt end of my Stampin' Blends. The phrase in the middle comes from the Adventurous Sky stamp set and the die??? It's a brand new offer called Peaceful Season - gorgeous frame die set!

Yummy, right? 

Now onto my card sketch card:

 

What will you create this week? Give our challenge and try and if you want to see what the other crew members created, click here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need to try this colorful technique

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge really got me going creatively!

I decided to create a colorful background layer on my card using the Leaf Collection stamp:

This lovely background stamp is the perfect size to serve as the backdrop for your cards. The leaves intertwine to create a lovely pattern that’s perfect for coloring. Add some fall colors to warm the look (like I did on today's card) or go with shades of green for lovely foliage. If you want to step up the look, you can even fussy cut the center leaves and use them as layering pieces.

I haven't used this stamp very much which is too bad because there are so many ways to use it. 

Here's how I created my card:

• using Blending brushes, I applied 3 colors of ink over an entire layer of Basic White - Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Peach Pie. 
• I inked up the Leaf Collection stamp using Versamark ink and then laid the colored Basic White layer down on top, inked side pressed into the stamp
• I covered the Basic White layer with Clear embossing powder and then heat set it. 
• Next I smeared Memento Tuxedo Black ink over the entire embossed layer
• Finally I took a tissue to wipe off the black ink - it will only wipe off the embossed sections!

Here's my creation:

I love how it smeared a bit, making my layer look aged and rustic. 

Why not try this idea using 3 of your fave colors? There are so many possibilities, aren't there?

Tiip: if you follow me on Instagram, watch for my Reel showing you how I created this card from start to finish!

Now it's your turn to try this week's card sketch challenge; what will you make? 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here. 

 

If you love to color this beautiful project is for you

Hello fellow crafters!

I am getting ready for a craft show next month and I thought you’d like to see what one of my projects will be. I am going to use Changing Leaves for today’s project. And if you love to color, this is the project for you.

Here’s the Changing Leaves bundle.

Although I highly recommend you purchase the entire bundle because of all the ways you can use it (look back through my blog!), today I am only using the stamp set. If you want to see more Changing Leaves ideas, scroll back through my blog. I have a lot of different ideas posted. 

Here's my card - be sure to watch my video below for additional ideas. 

Here's what you need to make this card too. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Changing Leaves (164139); Simply Said (163756)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 5" x 3 3/4"; 2" square
        Basic Black: 5 1/4" x 4"
        Boho Blue: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
        Granny Apple Green: 2 3/4" square

Misc: Boho Blue Stampin' Blends; Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends; Moody Mauve Stampin' Blends; Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580); Iridescent Faceted Gems (163368); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's another version of this card. In this version I used darker colors for fall:

Which version do you prefer, the original or the fall? Leave me a comment to let me know! 

Here's my video so that you can see how I made my card from beginning to end. Watch for my bonus tips along the way!

 

 

This challenge is the perfect way to use your leftover paper

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is the perfect way to feature (and use up!) your leftover paper bits.

When I saw this challenge I knew immediately that I wanted to use some leftover Full of Life paper. 

I cannot believe how many cards I have been able to create using 1 pack of this paper. And I still have a lot left over for future projects. 

As this week's layout is pretty simple, I thought I would keep my card pretty simple too. For the phrase I used my Simply Said stamp set (such a great value!) and Spotlight on Nature dies:

 

 

Here's my card using the above sketch: 

 

I doubt that you need instructions on how to make this card, right? Tip: layer the Full of Life pieces onto a layer of Basic Black, then onto the Basic White cardbase for a standout look. 

So let me ask you - will you try this card sketch challenge, and if yes, what products will you use? If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. 

 

This beautiful paper is timeless and suits so many occasions

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has released several new products that are only available online? Today I want to introduce one of the fabulous bundles and coordinating gorgeous paper. Both are perfect for many different occasions.

Here’s one of these new products, called Golden Greenery. 

It was designed for making beautiful swags, wreaths, and other green designs, either with the traditional bell stamps or alone. I like that the die pack has outline dies but also several springs and leaves dies for layering and adding visual interest.

The bundle has coordinating paper called Season of Green & Gold, also available only online. This pack is appropriately named because of the mix of greens and the gold foil.

These paper designs are sure to set your Christmas crafts apart from the rest! This paper is perfect for holiday cards and gift tags, but the timeless designs work for year-round projects, too. Product colors: Garden Green, gold, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla

Today I am going to show you a bit of an unusual and simple layout idea that is very eye-catching. Watch my video below for step-by-step instructions and different design ideas. 

Here's my card. 

 

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

Stamp sets: Simply Said (163756); Golden Greenery (bundle: 164117)

 

Ink: Mossy Meadow

 

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
            Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/2" square
            Garden Green: (2) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" 
            Mossy Meadow: 1 1/2" x 3 1/4" 
            Season of Green & Gold: 3 3/4" x 55: (2)  1 1/4" x 3 1/4" 

 

Misc: Season of Green & Gold designer series paper (164324); Spotlight on Nature Dies (163581); Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Mini Glue Dots; Transparent Adhesive-backed Dots (163432)

 

If you would like step by step instructions on how to make this card and some bonus ideas as well, watch my video tutorial below. 

 

 

 

 

 

There are so many ways to use this colorful paper

I am so happy that I won the Full of Life designer series paper pack at Stampin' Up! event earlier this year! 

Why? Because there are so many ideas for using it - from complex to simple. I have had a blast using the different patterns and color combinations and today have an easy card idea to share. If you need a quick birthday card, this one only takes a few minutes to create. 

Here's what you need to make this card. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Happiest Day (163605)
• Card Stock –Coastal Cabana (131297); Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045)
• Ink – Memento Ink Pad (132708)
• Misc. – Full of Life 6x6 Designer Series Paper (DSP (163357)); Perennial Postage dies (162607); Black & Very Vanilla 3/8” Large Check Ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Coastal Cabana: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, folded in half for card base
• Basic Black: 5-1/4” x 4”
• Basic White: -1/4” x 4”; scrap for die cutting
• Designer Paper: 3 strips each 1” x 4-3/4”
• Ribbon: 10”

Instructions:

1. Adhere Designer Paper strips to Basic Black cardstock. Tie ribbon around piece, and then adhere to card front.
2. Stamp sentiment on Basic White cardstock and die cut with square postage shape. Attach to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Adhere larger piece of Basic White to inside of card, decorating if desired.