Nutz about Stamping

You need to see the product that will make beautiful card images

Today's card features a new product in the Jan-June Mini Catalog: Butterflies & Flowers Decorative Masks:

You can create textured and colored backgrounds with these Decorative Masks. The stencils are an easy way to blend colors on your cards and other paper crafting projects. You can use the background masks on their own. But your images will really pop when you layer the detailed masks over the backgrounds to get even more depth and dimension. Use with classic ink and coloring tools such as Blending Brushes and Sponge Daubers for beautiful color. You can also use them with Embossing Paste and Palette Knives for textured designs.

Here's one card idea showing you how to create beautiful card images:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Happy & Heartfelt (158005)
• Card Stock — Highland Heather (146986), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Gorgeous Grape (147099), Granny Apple Green (147095)
• Misc. – Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks (158142), Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136), Blending Brushes (153611), Versamark Pad (102283), Stampin’ Emboss Powders, Metallics (155555), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Heat Tool (129053)  
• NON STAMPIN’ UP: Post It Notes for covering the Decorative Masks where needed.

Measurements 

• Gorgeous Grape: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”
• Highland Heather: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" 
• Basic White: 3 3/4” x 5”, 4” x 5 1/4” (for inside panel)

Instructions 

1. Score the Gorgeous Grape card base at 4 1/4” for a landscape card. Add the larger Basic White panel to the inside.
2. Position the delicate side of the floral mask piece on the smaller Basic White panel on the lower left side. Use Post It Notes where needed to protect the rest of the card panel.
3. Use a Blending Brush to add Gorgeous Grape ink to the card.
4. Flip to the thicker part of the Decorative Mask and align the small circles in the three flowers making sure no white shows. Place Post It Notes where needed. Use the same Blending Brush to add more Gorgeous Grape ink to the card.
5. Stamp a sentiment on the right side of the card with Versamark Ink and cover it with Gold Embossing Powder. Heat with the Heat Tool.
6. Add three of the Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card,
7. Adhere the Basic White panel to the Highland Heather panel with the liquid glue; add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the panel and add to the card front.

Tip: click on the decorative masks photo above to order it at my online store. Join me in making beautiful cards! 

This colorful new crafting kit is perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays

Your wish just came true—the Kits Collection has a new birthday kit!

Let’s give a big “Hip Hip Hooray” for the new addition to the Kits Collection: Light the Candles—a birthday card kit you’ll be using all year! This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Now is the perfect time to stock up on birthday cards to use throughout the year.

DETAILS        #159332        $19

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• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy

 

Here's a fun unboxing video - done by the CEO of Stampin' Up! (Sara!)

 

Need more information? Email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com 

I invite you to join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Blessings of Home

Today I have a gorgeous, but oh so easy, birthday card idea using the new Blessings of Home stamp set. 

If you have the Jan-June Mini catalog, check out this lovely bundle on page 60. 

The phrases are really positive and the images are perfect for watercoloring using your favorite tools, or you can just leave them unfilled for an equally stunning look. 

What makes today's card interesting is that it also features a shadow technique. And such yummy paper!

Here are two card views - can you see the shadow? 

Here's a side view: 

Here's how to make this card, when your bundle arrives. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Blessings of Home (157930) or Blessings of Home Bundle (157939)
• Card Stock – Misty Moonlight (153081); Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Misty Moonlight (153118)
• Misc. – Heart & Home Designer Series Paper DSP (157928); Flowers of Home Dies (157938); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements: 

• Misty Moonlight: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 2 ½” x 3 ¾”
• Basic White: 3 ½” x 4 ¼”, 3/8” x 4”, 2 ½” x 3 ¾”; 4” x 5 ¼”
• DSP: 3 pieces at 1”

Instructions:

1. Stamp smaller floral bouquet in Misty Moonlight ink on to the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece of Basic White.
2. Die cut the bouquet with the coordinating die.
3. Die cut the same shape out of the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece Misty Moonlight. This will form the shadow.
4. Place three Dimensionals on the back of the stamped and die cut bouquet.
5. Adhere the Dimensionals to the die cut Misty Moonlight piece that is the same shape. This will give the bouquet extra dimension and depth when viewed from an angel.
6. Adhere the 3-1/2” x 4-1/4” piece of Basic White to the center of the card.
7. Adhere the three DSP strips to the Basic White. TIP: Start with one side, then do the opposite side, then then center the middle panel.
8. Stamp the greeting in Misty Moonlight on the 3/8” x 4” piece of Basic White.
9. Adhere the greeting towards the bottom of the card with two mini dimensionals.
10. Place adhesive on the back of the layered bouquet piece. Tuck the bottom of the stems under the greeting and adhere.
11. Place one large rhinestone at the beginning of the greeting.
12. Stamp an inside greeting on the 4” x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White and adhere it inside the card.

When you are ready to add this bundle to your crafting collection, click on the shopping cart image on the right side of my blog to head to my online store! Tip: this bundle is available for ordering on 4 January! 

Here's a beautiful card for those special December birthdays

Do you have friends and family members who have December birthdays? Today's card is perfect for them, thanks to the Sweet Symmetry suite. There are four products in this suite, click on any of the photos below to place an order at my online store. 

Here's a close-up of the designer series paper:

 

And the punch:

And the stamp set, isn't the font fun? 

When you put all those products together, here's just one of many cards you can create!

 

  

And here's how to make this beautiful card. 

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – In Symmetry (155140); Bundle & Save (155599)
• Card Stock – Bumblebee (153077); Flirty Flamingo (141416); Night of Navy (100867); Sweet Symmetry 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (155605)
• Stamp Pads – VersaMark (102283)
• Misc. – Symmetrical Sets Border Punch (155606); Flirty Flamingo 1/4” Gold Metallic Ribbon (155610); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464); Heat Tool (129053); Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powders (155554); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Bumblebee 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Sweet Symmetry DSP 5 1/4” x 2 1/2” & 5 1/4” x 1 1/2”
• Flirty Flamingo 3 1/4” x 3/4”
• Night of Navy scrap

Instructions:

1. Add tape to back of DSP layers to secure them together. Wrap with ribbon and tie in bow. Add to card front.
2. Stamp sentiment with VersaMark ink on Flirty Flamingo strip. Emboss with white embossing powder and flag end.
3. Add to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Tuck Night of Navy sprigs behind sentiment layer and embellish with Elegant Faceted Gems.

Crafting is even sweeter when you use this playful stamp set

These open line-art images are perfect for coloring, using your favorite coloring tools and colors to customize your sweets. Don't you agree? 

 

Crafting is even sweeter when you use the Sweets & Treats stamp set. Finish off your projects with thoughts for birthdays, thanks, Christmas, and love. Stamp directly on gift boxes to create delicious packaging for goodies. Or use on tags and cards as a tasty finish on a gift.

And today's card features this playful set, using colors that coordinate perfectly! Add the Thanks and/or the Hello fun embossing folder for your background: 

And you can end up with a card that is so beautiful! If you love what you see and want to make this card at home, click on any of the product images above to place an order at my online store. 

Here's how to make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sweets & Treats (156561)
• Card Stock (CS) – Blushing Bride (131198); Basic White (159276); Pattern Party 12” x 12” Host Designer Series Paper (155426)
• Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Blushing Bride (147100); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884)
• Misc. – Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders (155430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Snips (103579);; Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements:

• Blushing Bride: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic White: 4” x 3”; 2 ½” x 1 ½”
• Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces – 3 ½” x 2 ½”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold the Blushing Bride cardstock on score line to form card base.
2. Emboss the front of the Blushing Bride card with the Thanks folder using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
3. Glue the 2 pieces of DSP to the left side of the card offsetting the pieces.
4. Cut out the 3 1/8” x 2 1/8” rectangle from the Basic White using the die and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
5. Stamp the pie at the top of the rectangle in Memento Ink.
6. Colour the pie plate with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends.
7. Stamp the pie again on scrap piece of Basic White.
8. Colour the pie crust using Crumb Cake blends and cut out with Paper Snips.
9. Pop up the pie crust on top of the pie plate with Stampin ‘Dimensionals.
10. Stamp the sentiment below the pie in Blushing Bride ink.
11. Pop up the rectangle on the DSP using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Want to see the perfect set for all the special people in your life?

Funny, but not funny - my entire family have their birthdays in November, can you believe that? Here I am happily creating Christmas cards for the holiday season and.... oops! I need to stop and make a bunch of birthday cards to send to them. 

Now I love my family very much, but.

Birthday cards are not on my mind right now so when thinking birthday, I wanted something quick and easy and lovely. 

So, why not the Biggest Wish stamp set? 

The sentiments in this stamp set are sized to make an impact where it counts. The strong bold fonts are gender-neutral, meaning you can use this stamp set for all the people in your life. Additionally, the large bold fonts, along with the smaller script fonts in this stamp set, are designed to pair together in perfect balance. Pair this with your favorite image or background stamps or.....the Color & Contour bundle! 

So cute, right? Here's how to make this card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Biggest Wish (155052), Color & Contour Bundle (158356)
• Card Stock – Pattern Party DSP (155426), Basic White Thick (159229), Coastal Cabana (131297), Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), Coastal Cabana (147097)
• Misc. – Pool Party 3/8” Sheer Ribbon, Stamparatus (146276), Brights Stampin’ Write Markers (147157), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (150673)

Measurements: 

• Basic White Thick: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
• DSP: 5 ¼” x 4”
• Coastal Cabana: 4 5/8” x 3 ¼”
• Basic Black: 4 3/8” x 3”
• Basic White: 4 ¼” x 2 7/8”;  4” x 2” piece for flower 

Instructions:

1. Stamp Flower image on small piece of Basic White Cardstock, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.Color with Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Write Marker.
2. Cut out using Scalloped Dies and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
3. Tie Pool Party Ribbon around stem of flower.Set Aside.
4. Using your Stamparatus, stamp “happy” in upper left corner of Basic White cardstock.
   Without moving your cardstock, move the plastic portion of the Stamparatus down one “notch”, and stamp “happy” again.Do this for a total of 4 “happy”s.
5. Stamp “birthday” over the last “happy”, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
6. Assemble your card as shown.Use Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the flower image.

How to feature beautiful paper using this double flap fun fold

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a different double flap fun fold card technique, using a brand new product collection card Eden's Garden. 

Let's begin by drooling together over the Eden's Garden bundle: 

The glorious blossoms and foliage in this set are complemented by greetings of warmth and friendship. Put them together and the result is unforgettable cards for friends and loved ones. You'll love creating with these detailed, intricate images. With these dies, you can create flourishing frames, labels, and borders and use them to garnish tags, cards, and more. These dies are perfect for springtime and summer projects, but they'll also work for weddings and friendship. Customize them for your occasion by adding a greeting of your choice.

I wish you could see the Ever Eden designer series paper designs up close - they are stunning! And the gold accents make the designs a real stand out. 

You can add gorgeous greenery and glimmers of gold to any paper project with the Ever Eden 12"x12" Specialty Designer Series Paper. The beautiful berries, branches, and layers of leaves feature a wonderful watercolor effect that’ll make your masterpiece both enchanting and elegant! Alternate the intricate imagery on one side with the basic pattern on the other for a completely coordinated creation. Don’t delay—this pretty pack of paper is only available while supplies last!

I know that this paper will be a HUGE hit when the next Mini Catalog (Jan - June 2022) goes live, don't you agree? The photo above just doesn't do it justice but I bet my video below will. 

And did you know that the two products above are part of an entire collection? I love that all these products are coordinated for me - no thinking or designing or color coordination required! All you need to add is: Adhesive and two colors of ink: Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen. You will then be set for many weeks of crafting fun! 

And here's a flyer that you can click on and download. Remember these products are first come, first served so order early this month so you won't be disappointed! 

Here's my Eden's Garden Double Flap fun fold card:

And here's my card open:

Supplies

Stamp set: Eden's Garden (157832)

Ink: Soft Succulent

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Soft Succulent - 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"; 3" x 8 1/2"
        Basic White - 4" x 5 1/4"; 4" x 2 3/4"; 3/4" x 2 1/2"
        Ever Eden - 3 3/4" x 5"; 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" 

Misc: Stampin' Seal; Simply Scored; Ever Eden Specialty designer series paper (159996); Garden Gems (159277); Bone Folder 

Here's my video: I will be using many of the products in the Eden's Garden Collection to make my fun fold card, so 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 but a different set of products.

This playful stamp set is perfect for making children's cards

Today I have such a cute card to share with you - one for the lil pirates (or mermaids) in your life! The card uses the Pirates & Mermaids stamp set and shows you a super fun technique as well. 

This Pirates & Mermaids set will make you want to say, "Ahoy, matey!" to all the little ones in your life. A lovable pirate and sweet mermaid make perfect greetings for multiple occasions. Use them to create your own handcrafted cards, party invitations, gift tags, and more. The open line art design allows you to use your favorite Stampin' Up! products to color the images any way you want.

Have you heard of the Wiper card technique? If not, see how cool it is! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Pirates & Mermaids (155703)
• Card Stock – Poppy Parade (119793); Basic White (159276); 2021-2023 In-Color Designer Series Paper (155641); Window Sheets (142314)
• Stamp Pads –Memento Tuxedo Black (1327058); Smoky Slate (147113); Daffodil Delight (147094)
• Blends – Daffodil Delight Blends Combo (154883); Poppy Parade Blends Combo (154958); Smoky Slate Blends Combo (154904); Soft Suede Blends Combo (154906); Petal Pink Blends Combo (154893)
• Misc. –Blending Brushes (153611); Plenty of Patterns Decorative Masks (155553); Layering Circle Dies (151770); Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334);

Measurements: 

• Poppy Parade CS: 4 ¼” x 8-½” - scored at 1 ½” x 3”; 1 ¾”X 8 ½” - scored at 1 ½” x 3”;
• Basic White CS: 4” x 5 ½”; 1 ½” x 5 ¼”; 2 @ 1 ¼” x 4”; 2 @ 1 ¼” x 1 ½”; 1 ¾” x 1 ¾”
• In-Color DSP: (Daffodil Delight) – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
• Window Sheet: ½” x 2”
• Basic White (Wiper Folding Mechanism): 7/8” x 1 5/8”

Instructions:

1. Stamp Pirate in the upper left corner of the largest Basic White Piece. Color image with Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, Petal Pink and Soft Suede Blends. Adhere to the Poppy Parade Card Base.
2. Use a Blending Brush, Plenty of Patterns Decorative Mask and Smoky Slate ink to decorate the 5 Basic White Panels.
3. Adhere the 2 - 1 ¼” x 4” pieces to the larger Poppy Parade CS, layering in the folded panels. Adhere smaller pieces to the panels to the 2” x 8 ½” Poppy Parade piece. 
4. Stamp sayings in Tuxedo Memento Black and Starfish in Daffodil Delight on the remaining Basic White Panel. Layer on the Poppy Parade strip.
5. Stamp Treasure Chest with the Tuxedo Black and color with Soft Suede and Daffodil Delight Blends. Die cut image with the 1 5/8” Layering Circle. 
6. Stamp saying on In-Color DSP with Tuxedo Ink.Die cut with 1 3/8” Layering Circle. Adhere both circles to the top end of the Window Sheet with Glue dots or Tear & Tape.
7. Adhere the far-left panel of the Poppy Parade Strip to the Poppy Parade Card base with Tear & Tape.Adhere the end of the strip that will correspond with the far-right panel on the Poppy Parade Card Base. Be mindful not to over adhere allowing the card to open.
8. Make a mark about 7/8” along the bottom of the Folding mechanism and fold cardstock on a diagonal. Adhere wiper mechanism to the back side of the 2^nd panel as shown in image. (Black marker was added to show positioning of the wiper mechanism fold). Long end is parallel with the long side of Poppy Parade Strip.  (Diagonal fold is the only portion of the mechanism that gets glued to the panel – I used Tear & Tape). 

8. Adhere Window Sheet to the long side of the wiper mechanism positioning window sheet so the pop-ups don’t occlude the main image.

 Here's what the card looks like when opened. Such fun!

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.