Nutz about Stamping

Have you tried these fun layers yet? If not, let me tempt you.

Here's a fun project to try using the Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks:

 

You can create textured and colored backgrounds with these masks. This set of decorative masks is designed intentionally for layering. Create a beautiful flower and use it as the focal point on your cards. Or use the basketweave stencil and turn it 90 degrees to get an all-over pattern—perfect for a card background!

The card below is just one of many that you can make!

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Go-To Greetings (158763) 
• Card Stock – Soft Succulent; Basic White; Evening Evergreen, Pale Papaya
• Stamp Pads – Soft Succulent; Poppy Parade; Evening Evergreen, Pale Papaya
• Misc. – Stampin’ Dimensionals; Bone Folder; Stylish Shapes Dies; Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine; Paper Snips, Paper Trimmer; Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks; Blending Brushes, washi tape or painters tape

Measurements: 

• Basic White Card Stock: 4” x 5 ¼” (will trim after stenciling), scrap for sentiment
• Evening Evergreen: 3 ¾” x 5”
• Pale Papaya: 5 1/8” x 3 ¾”
• Soft Succulent: 5 ½” x 8 ½”
• Evening Evergreen Ribbon: 8”

Instructions for the layering masks:

1. Examine the 4 stencils, layer one of top of the other to get the proper orientation. Tip: use a sharpie to mark the stencils, I put a dot in the upper left corner of each stencil so I would know how to place the stencils.
2. Use washi tape or painter’s tape to adhere Basic White card stock to worksurface. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Place first flower stencil over Basic White card stock and adhere to work surface. Ensure any white edges not covered by the stencil are covered with tape. Apply ink with Blending Brush then replace stencil with the second flower image and repeat. I used Pale Papaya ink for the main flower and Poppy Parade ink for the flower detail.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Repeat process with the two remaining stencils. I used Soft Succulent for the main leaf and Evening Evergreen for the leaf detail.
   
   
   
   
   
   
    
   
   
4. Remove artwork from work surface and trim to 3 ½” x 4 ¾”. Adhere to Evening Evergreen Card stock, then to Pale Papaya card stock and then to Soft Succulent card base. Sentiment was created using the “Just A Note” image from Go-To Greetings in Evening Evergreen ink. It was die cut with stitched banner shape from the Stylish Shapes Dies and adhered to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add a bow made from Evening Evergreen.

A handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards

Hi all! I am feeling under the weather this weekend so decided to stay tucked in bed to rest up and recover. But I can't let you down so have a masculine fun fold card idea to share: 

 

The open road awaits, and that's the feeling we wanted to capture with the Legendary Ride set. It includes two different bikes, some accent pieces, and a handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards. Build scenes of a garage or a road for the bike enthusiast in your life. The sentiments include phrases for birthdays, Father's Day, and more.

The set of dies includes pieces that cut out individual parts of the motorcycle as well as the full bike. It's easy and fun to layer the pieces. No need to go to the garage to work on your bike—just go to your craft space and let your creativity go full throttle! (hehe)

Here's my fun fold card idea, along with instructions on how to make it. 

Tip: click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Legendary Ride (Bundle: Stamps + Dies: 160763)
• Card Stock – Basic Gray (121044); Smoky Slate (131202); Basic Black (121045); Silver Foil Specialty (156457)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Metal Plate 3-D Embossing Folder (160766); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Metallics Embossing Powders (155555); Heat Tool (129053); Black Dimensionals (150893); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss (149653); Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

• Basic Gray card stock: 5.5” x 8.5”, scored at 2-⅛” and 4-¼” along the long side.
• Basic Gray 2” x 4” for Motorcycle base
• Basic Black: 5-½” x 4-¼” plus   4” x 4”
• Smoky Slate: 5-¼” x 1” plus   5-¼” x 2-½”   and  small scrap
• Silver Foil sheets: Gunmetal- 5-¼” x 3”, Bright Chrome - 2” x 4”…both with adhesive sheets on the back side.

Instructions:

1. Stamp “You Are Legendary” on the right end of 1” Smoky Slate strip in black.
2. Emboss the gunmetal silver foil sheet with Metal Plate embossing folder using the Cut & Emboss Machine. Adhere embossed background to the top of the large black background and the stamped Smoky Slate strip to the bottom, leaving a gap between the two and around the edges.
3. Stamp smaller motorcycle image in Versamark on one end of smaller black card stock, then heat emboss with silver embossing powder and heat tool.
4. Die cut: Small motorcycle, 2 tires, and large motor piece from the smaller black card stock.
5. Die cut: Large motorcycle background from 2”x4” piece of Basic Gray
6. Die cut: Details for large motorcycle and two hub caps from Chrome Foil sheet.
7. Die cut: Motorcycle seat from small Smoky Slate scrap.
8. Assemble large motorcycle as follows: Use liquid glue to adhere the black “motor” to the center of the Basic Gray bike, then the Smoky Slate seat over the black at the back. Peel off the adhesive backing of the hubcaps and adhere to the center of the wheels, then use liquid glue to adhere the tires over the hubcaps. Finally, peel off the backing of the bike details and press over all other layers.
9. Fold the Basic Gray card stock along all fold lines. Adhere the bottom half of the black background to the folded outside edge (half) of the card front. Do NOT adhere the top half of the black layers to the front of the card.
10. Attach the large motorcycle to the front background using black dimensionals.
11. On the inside of the card, stamp the “Authentic You” sentiment in the lower left corner in black. Attach the small embossed motorcycle to the right front corner with black dimensionals. Adhere the 5-¼” x 2-½” Smoky Slate card stock toward the top inside of the card.

 

Front of card will fold down and “stand” like an easel by leaning against the top of the small motorcycle on the inside of the card.

It’s this easy to create custom tags for all your paper crafts

Today's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge was inspired by Stampin' Up!s Annual Catalog:

To make my challenge card this week I chose to use projects that I have not used that much lately.

I have the Tailor Made Tags dies and seldom use them so this was my chance to change that: 

It's fun to mix, match, and layer tags in different sizes and colors. Create tags for any occasion you need: birthday cards, goodie bags, gift packages. Stamp sentiments from your favorite stamp sets, then cut out. It’s that easy to create custom tags!

I decided to dust off my Queen Bee bundle and finally create a card to share with you. 

 

This stamp set has detailed bee images with a fun and unique pattern on the wings. This stamp set is so fun, it works for all ages! Pair the images with soft pastels for a baby or youth project or add some sass with bold regal tones.

And finally, I chose some of the Delicate Desert designer series paper:

Put all these bits and pieces together and here's what I created for this week's sketch: 

 

You know what comes next, right? It's your turn!!! Try this week's card sketch challenge and see what you can create. And why not share a link to your card idea so I can see it too? 

 

This fun fold is easy for anyone to create using this 1 tool

Today I have another fun fold card idea to share, one that creates a fun door to open. I will be using my Daisy Delight stamp set and elegant Dainty Flowers paper which is retiring this coming week (sob). Shall we get started?

 

The main feature on my fun fold comes from the Dainty Delight stamp set.

 

Sure, these flowers are dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights. As you can see, the set is bundled with coordinating dies but I won't be using them on today's fun fold.

To coordinate the colors on today's fun fold, I used the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers paper.

On one side of each sheet you can choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side of each pattern for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on! But as I said, this pack is only available until 28 February. Click here to hop over to my online store and with pack free with a $50 or €60 product order.

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

 

I added a little detail to the inside of my card using the coordinating dies: 

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

Supplies

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (bundle: 160675)

Ink: Fresh Freesia; Memento Tuxedo Black 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/4" x 4" ; 2 1/4" x 1" 
        Dainty Flowers: 2 1/2" x 4" 
        Fresh Freesia: 8 1/2" z 5 1/2" 

Misc: Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin' Seal; Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 (149014); Blender Pens (102845), Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (1658987); Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834)

Here's my video - be sure to watch it all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

What is full of full of zesty image stamps and sweet sentiments? This is!

Stampin’ Up! has done it again! In the new January-April Mini catalog they have included a 'hybrid' embossing folder bundle. The bundle is called Sweet Citrus and has the following items included in it: Sweet Citrus Photopolymer stamp set, and the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder.

 

Wait! What is a hybrid embossing folder? It is an embossing folder plus dies that fit around elements of the embossing folder to allow you to cut and emboss at the same time!

When life gives you lemons . . . you make greeting cards with the Sweet Citrus Stamp Set! This stamp set is full of zesty image stamps and sweet sentiments to send well wishes to your favorite people. The image style and font pairing beg for bright colors and punchy contrasts. Try layering some bright yellow and orange fruit slices against bold blue or green patterned paper for a fresh summer card.

The 3D embossing folder features detailed citrus fruit in a modern design style alongside neutral botanical leaves. The included dies are perfect for adding even more dimension to your project. Use a die on regular cardstock for a simple look, or use directly on the embossed image for a professional piece of paper crafting!

 

Here’s a sweet birthday card made with the Sweet Citrus Bundle.

Stamp set: Sweet Citrus-160645 (includes the stamp set and the hybrid embossing folder and dies. These items can be purchased together as a bundle or separately.

Cardstock: 
    Basic White: 159276, one piece 4” X 5-1/4”, scraps for stamping, cutting, and embossing
    Parakeet Party: 159259, a small strip to put behind the sentiment.
    Basic White Thick: 159229, 5-1/2” X 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4” and folded for your card base.
    Dandy Designs: 160836 (FREE with a $100 order during Sale-a-Bration), 1-1/4” X 5-1/4” strip of the Granny Apple Green small pattern.

Ink: Garden Green-147089, Parakeet Party-159208, Sweet Sorbet-159216

Misc: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653) or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (150673); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Paper Snips (103579); Stamparatus (146276); Paper Trimmer (152392); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

 

Instructions:

1. Cut your cardstock and DSP using the Paper Trimmer. Score card base at 4-1/4” and fold

2. Emboss the 5-1/4” X 4” piece of Basic White with the embossing folder.

3. Using Multipurpose liquid glue, adhere the embossed piece of cardstock to the front of the card base, centering it.

4. Using multipurpose liquid glue adhere the strip of DSP on top of the embossed panel approximately 1” from the bottom of the embossed piece.

5. Using the Stamparatus place the connected 3-piece stamp of the citrus inside and ink it with Parakeet Party ink. Stamp on a large scrap of Basic White cardstock.

6. Line up the 4-piece outline and whole citrus image on top of the stamped citrus inside. Lower the plate of the Stamparatus and adhere the stamp to it. Ink the stamp with Garden Green ink and stamp it around and over the Parakeet Party images.

7. Put the stamped image and the die that cuts it into the embossing folder. There is only one way to put the die in on the recessed side of the folder. The paper should be lined up between the die and the folder. To help line it up to cut properly close the folder and flip it over so that you can see the die and cardstock are lined up. Adjust as needed. Run the folder with through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine to cut out the images.

8. On another scrap piece of Basic White cardstock stamp 2 of the joined flower images using Sweet Sorbet Ink and cut them out with the matching die. The flower centers are separate stamps, so be sure to stamp them in the center of the flowers. HINT: it easier to stamp the smaller flower centers first and then line up the flowers over them. Stamp the larger flower center separately after stamping the flower cluster.

9. Ink up the leaf stamp with Garden Green ink and stamp 3 of them. Use matching dies to cut them out.

10. Stamp the greeting with Garden Green ink and cut it out with a label die from the Stylish Shapes dies. 

11. Arrange all the cut images on top of the strip of DSP and decide how you would like to place them.

12. Adhere the citrus images and flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card.

13. Put multipurpose liquid glue on the backs of the leaf images and tuck them in around the citrus images.

14. Cut your strip of Parakeet Party cardstock to fit and show underneath your greeting label. Adhere the strip to the upper left of the card.

15. Put Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the sentiment label and adhere to the Parakeet Party strip, centering it.

Is green is your favorite color? Then don't miss this fun challenge

When I first saw this week's Paper Craft Crew challenge I immediately thought of St. Patrick's Day - which is not quite here yet, but perhaps a St. Paddy's Day card will emerge? 

 

As I thought about what I had on hand, I remembered the Dandy Designs designer series paper which I earned for free last month. You can too, click here to learn how to earn this paper for free! 

See the patterns with green? One of them became a layer on my card base. As I looked through my stamp sets, I spotted Beautifully Happy with its large image and I realized I could stamp and color it using my green Stampin' Blends: 

And at that point things just fell into place. I used my Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow and Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends and then added a touch of pink on the flowers for contrast. 

Next: Gold Metallic. That one stumped me for a bit, until I remembered that I have the Gold Adhesive-backed Sequins. And, taa-daa, my card is complete:

Right, then, it's your turn now. Grab your greens and golds and see what you can design and create using this week's challenge. Want to see what the other crew members created? Click here! 

Create adorable handmade projects all year long with this cute bundle

Today I have such a sweet card idea to share, using the Playing in the Rain bundle:

The set includes playful animal and nature designs that you can use as a focal point or to embellish your cards. Pair the images with the cute sentiments from this set or with your favorite greeting for more versatility! Perfect for coloring—use the coloring tool and technique of your choice to bring color to all your projects, especially on gray days! Let your friends know that no matter the weather, you appreciate and think about them!

And of course there is a perfect set of matching dies (but are not needed on today's card). 

Want to make this card at home? Here's what you need and how to make it! 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets – Playing in the Rain (160542)

Card Stock – Pool Party (122924); Basic White (159276); Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (160836)

Stamp Pads – Memento Ink (132708)

Misc - Penned Flowers Dies (155557); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo (154882); Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo (154881); Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo (154894); Pool Party 3/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (160430); Iridescent Rhinestones (158130); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements: 

• Pool Party: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” score at 4-1/4” (for card base) and 2-3/8” x 3”
• Basic White: 4” x 5”, 3/4” x 4” and 2-1/8” x 2-3/4”
• Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper 3-3/4” x 2-1/4”
• Pool Party 3/8” Grosgrain Ribbon: 10”

Instructions:

• Stamp the sentiment with Memento ink on the upper right corner of the large Basic White piece, then adhere the Dandy Designs Designer Paper on the left side.
• Tie a bow in the ribbon with one tail longer than the other, then wrap the ends of the ribbon around the large Basic White piece and secure the ends to the backside with Seal Adhesive.
• Use the scallop edge die from the Penned Flowers Dies to die-cut the scallop from the strip of Basic White, then attach this piece to the underside of the large Basic White piece as shown.
• Adhere the entire large Basic White piece to the card front with Seal.
• Stamp the bunny with Memento Ink on the remaining piece of Basic White and color the image with Stampin’ Blends. Bunny- Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo. Shirt, ears, and nose: Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo. Water puddle: Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo
• Attach stamped image to small Pool Party piece with Seal, then attached these layers to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Add a few of the Iridescent Rhinestones as shown.

These beautiful, elegant paper designs help you make beautiful cards

This week's Paper Craft Crew sketch is super easy IF you have earned the Dainty Flowers paper pack for FREE during Sale-a-bration: 

 

There is a paper design that was just made for this challenge: - you can see it in the bottom left in the Dainty Flowers photo below: 

Enhance your paper collection with the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers  Paper. Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on!

My original intent was to simply trim the oval and then adhere it to a Fresh Freesia card base. But it looked almost too plain so I decided to open a new embossing folder and add a bit of pizzazz to the card base itself: 

This was such an odd choice - this embossing folder is called Metal Plate and was likely designed for masculine cards - but don't let intentions like this stop you from stepping outside to try things differently. I love how this card base looks and don't feel that it made my card masculine at all. 

Here's my sketch creation. I added 7 embellishments - can you spot them?

 

Now it's your turn = try our sketch challenge this week and see what you can create. And head over to the Paper Craft Crew website to see what the other crew members created for this week's challenge. 

Learn how to make this beautiful mini fun fold card

Today I want to show you how 4 simple score lines can create a beautiful MINI fun fold card. I will be using my Dainty Delight bundle and Dainty Flowers designer series paper. This mini fun fold is perfect to tuck into a gift basket, bag or the lunch box of someone special. 

The main feature on today's fun fold idea is the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers paper:

This paper is only available (as supplies last) through the end of this month and they will retire forever. It was my first Sale-a-bration choice and will help add such a lovely touch to my card. 

The Dainty Delight bundle is the perfect compliment for the paper pack: 

Little flowers send a big message when you use this Dainty Delight stamp set. Sure, they're dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights—no matter how you style them, you can’t go wrong with these delicate beauties!

 

Here's the card 'closed' and open. Underneath you will find a video tutorial with bonus tips and design ideas. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (Bundle #160675)

Paper and cutting dimension:
    Fresh Freesia: 11" x 4 1/4" 
    Dainty Flowers: 1 1/4" x 4"; 2 1/4" x 4" ; 2 3/4" x 4"
    Soft Suede: (3) 1" squares
    Crushed Curry: (5) 1 1/4" squares
    Basic White: 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Misc: Simply Scored; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Rectangle Stitched Dies (148551); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834 - FREE with a $50 order)

Here's my video - enjoy!

 

These 3 different coloring tools will make your cards beautiful

This week I want to show you three different ways to add color to your cards, using my top 3 coloring tools! Each of these tools will add a different look to my card and the result is fabulous. 

I decided to use my Dainty Delight bundle for the floral image on my card: 

 

And to color the larger stamped image I will be using my top three coloring tools: 

1. Stampin' Blends:
   Stampin' Blends are alcohol markers and when you use them to color stamped images, they give you beautiful, rich, saturated smooth colors. The ink from Stampin' Blends will bleed through you paper so be sure to have grid or scrap paper underneath your card stock to protect your work surface.
   
   
   
   
2. Stampin' Write Markers - Blushing Bride
   Stampin’ Write dual-tipped markers have a broad tip for coloring and achieving unique color effects and a fine tip for writing. I use these for a lighter look on my projects. You can color your images before stamping on card stock or use them to color images stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, my permanent ink of choice.
   
   
   
   
3. Blending Brushes - you need to see the smaller brushes now available in the Mini Catalog (Yippee!) 

The small tip helps you apply ink with precision. The velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly. Of course I had to get a pack of the smaller brushes to go with the larger set I already own. 

And as I am going to use a design from the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper pack, I let the colors in this pack be the feature on my stamped image. 

Did you know you can earn this paper pack with a $50 (€60) product order? Yes, you can, but only until 28 February 2023. This paper is so popular it may not last until the end of Feb so don't wait and be disappointed! 

Although my card may look complicated, it is not - it just takes a bit of time to color the image. Here's my card, and don't miss my video below showing you how to make this card, step-by-step, along with bonus tips and design ideas! 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Dainty Delight (bundle: 160675)

Ink: Daffodil Delight; Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 5 1/2" x 2 3/4" 
        Dainty Flowers: (2) 1 1/2"
        Daffodil Delight: 1 1/4" x 2"  
        Fresh Freesia: scrap

Misc: Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends (154883); Old Olive Stampin' Blends (154892); Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends (155518); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Small Blending Brushes (160518); Enamel Dot Essentials (160751)

Here's my video - enjoy! 

12 sheets of elegant floral designs that will make your cards shine

If you are like me, 2023 has kicked off with a bang and I already have so many things going on. Paper crafting is still an important part of my week because I know how important it is for my wellbeing so I make time to craft and unwind from all that busy-ness. Today I am going to show you how to make a beautiful card idea that features the elegant Dainty Flowers paper - these patterns and colors make make your cards sing - and today's layout will only take minutes to make.

What a clever idea to offer a pack of coordinating designer paper and to make it a FREE offer with a qualifying order! 

 

Enhance your paper collection with the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers 12" x 12" designer series paper. Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on!

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Starry Sky

 

As I wrote above, this paper pack coordinates perfectly with the new Dainty Delight bundle - bonus!

 

 

Expand the horizons of your delicate designs with the coordinating stamp set and dies in this bundle -  use these products to create beautiful, cohesive layered paper craft projects.

Here's a simple but elegant card idea - change the phrase to suit the occasion you need. be sure to watch my video below for my bonus tips and design ideas!

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (bundle #160675)

Ink: Starry Sky

Paper and cutting dimensions:
         Basic White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 2 1/8" x 1" 
         Old Olive: 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
         Dainty Flowers: 5 1/2" x 4 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 3"

Misc: Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (160581); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Something Fancy Dies (160424), Mini Glue Dots; Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Enamel Dot Essentials (160751)

 

Here's my video - enjoy!

 

Here's a fun bundle to help you welcome in a new year

It’s always fun to welcome in a new year and now you have the perfect bundle to help you do that. You can send friendly and welcoming messages with the Warm Welcome stamp set and die bundle.

Create layered looks using the dies, add details with the coordinating stamps, then color those cute line-art images with the colors of your choice! Celebrate special occasions or simply send a warm heartfelt note to a special someone. And there is the perfect die to help you welcome 2023!

Stamp set: Warm Welcome (bundle and save 10%, 160704)

Ink: Orchid Oasis (159214); Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)

Paper and cutting dimensions:

Smoky Slate (131202) – 8 ½” x 5 ½”; (2) ¼” x 4”; ¼” x 1 3/8” Orchid Oasis (159267) – 4” x 5 ¼”; (2) ¼” x 4”; 2” x ½”; Basic White (159276) – 3 ¾” x 5”; scrap for cat; 1 ¾” x 3 ¾”; scrap for hello phrase

Misc: Adhesive Sheets (152334); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Pearls Basic Jewels (144219); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110775)

Instructions

1. Fold Smoky Slate card stock in half to create card base. Adhere Orchid Oasis layer to card base using Stampin’ Seal.

2. Ink door frame using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Basic White layer. Color using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends.

3. Die-cut door insert from Basic White card stock. Adhere Smoky Slate strip to top of door insert and then adhere door inside frame using Stampin’ Seal.

4. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, adhere Smoky Slate and Orchid Oasis strips to Basic White layer, two strips above and two strips below.

5. Adhere Basic White layer to card base.

6. Ink cat image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Basic White scrap; color with Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends and die-cut.

7. Adhere cat to card base using Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.

8. Adhere Adhesive sheet to back of Orchid Oasis card stock. Die-cut ‘2023’.

9. Peel backing layer off ‘2023’ numbers and adhere vertically to door insert.

10. Ink ‘hello’ image using Orchid Oasis ink and stamp onto Basic White scrap. Die-cut. Adhere to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.

11. Add Pearl Basic Jewel to complete card.

Here's one idea for the inside of this playful card:

Do you want to learn how to create a unique background feature on your cards?

Hi fellow crafters and Happy 2023! I am back from visiting friends and family and excited to share products from 2 new catalogs with you! For the next several weeks I will be showing you how to create beautiful cards and other paper crafting projects using my top favorite products from these new catalogs.

 

Today I will show you how to create a fun and unique background idea - one that will create an easy wow factor for your cards. I will be using a new bundle that just arrived - one I have been wanting to purchase when I first spotted it in the new Mini Catalog. 

 

Desert Details was one of my first choices from the Mini Catalog. Having lived in New Mexico for several years I grew to love the stunning desert landscape and unique art forms. This set and matching dies give you a hint of what makes the desert special and beautiful.

Desert Details is part of a whole collection of products, including the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper pack. Check out the whole collection on pages 42-43 of the new Mini Catalog. (click on the cover of the mini in the sidebar to download a FREE copy!) 

Here's my card idea - such a cool background idea, right? See my video below showing you how to make this card, step by step, and don't miss my bonus tips and ideas throughout the video. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Desert Details bundle (160532)

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Evening Evergreen: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
        Basic White: 1/2" x 3 1/4"; 3" x 2 1/4"
        Soft Succulent: (5) 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" 
        Delicate Details: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Misc: Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (160521); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Something Fancy Dies (160424); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gold Faceted Adhesive-backed Sequins; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video - enjoy! 

If you love a vintage look this is the bundle for you

Welcome to challenge number 500! I cannot believe that I have participated in almost all 500 challenges over the past nine years. How many have you joined? 

Here's this week's challenge sketch:

I decided to use a brand new bundle from the Jan - June Mini Catalog, called Queen Bee! From the first moment I saw this bundle, I knew I had to preorder it straight away. I love a vintage look on cards and this bundle is a winner for that! 

I used up some leftover Boughs of Holly designer series paper - the 'back side' of this pattern doesn't look like Christmas at all, does it? And if you know me at all, I am determined to use up leftover paper and accessories even though they have retired. 

My card is very simple and easy to recreate, so why not give it a try? 

Now it is your turn - join challenge number 500 and see what you can create. And if you want to see what the other design crew members have created this week, click here. 

So many options to mix and match you’ll be set all year long, no matter the celebration!

Add a soft touch of elegance to your Christmas and all-occasion crafts with the Fitting Florets Collection! From colour schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend and work together so that your homemade cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set all year long, no matter the celebration!

I love Collections - you get everything you need for hours of crafting fun! 

 

Product colours: Balmy Blue, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Night of Navy, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent

 

Here's just one pretty card idea:

And here's how to make it.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Framed Florets* (161815)
• Cardstock – Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
• Stamp Pads –Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Granny Apple Green (147095),
• Misc. – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Framed Florets Dies* (160623), Gingham Embossing Folder (157627), Paper Trimmer (152392), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (161814), White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154883), Granny Apple Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

*Get the Framed Florets Bundle (162407), stamp set and dies, for 10% off

Measurements: 

• Basic White (Base): 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic White (oval die cut): 4 ½” x 3 ½”
• Basic White (floral die cut): 4” x 2 ½”
• Daffodil Delight (mat layer): 5 ¼” x 4”
• Gold Foil (leaf die cut): 3 ½” x 1 ½”
• Ribbon: 7”

Instructions:

1. Fold the Basic White cardstock in half to form the card base.
2. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, emboss the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Gingham Embossing folder.
3. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut an oval from the Basic White cardstock. (Use the smaller oval die from the set). Note:  You will get two pieces when you die cut: the frame and the oval.  
4. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut the leaf image from the Gold Foil sheet.
5. On the 4” x 2 ½” piece of Basic White cardstock, stamp the floral spray with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
6. Use the Blends markers to colour in the image.
7. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut out the coloured floral image with the matching die.
8. Stamp the greeting with Granny Apple Green ink on the Basic White cardstock.
9. Attach the Daffodil Delight cardstock to the front of the card.
10. Attach the oval frame and the stamped oval to the front of the card.
11. Attach gold leaf image to the left side of the oval using glue dots (you just need to attach the bottom of the stem).
12. Attach the stamped and die cut floral image to the bottom of the oval using Dimensionals.
13. Tie the White Seam Binding in a bow and attach it to the right-hand side of oval using Mini Glue Dots.
14. Add three of the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls to the front of the card.

Your crafting opportunities are wide open with this card sketch challenge

When I saw this week's sketch challenge, I thought: HUH? So simple. 

 

But there's beauty in simple so I quickly turned my HUH into YEAH! 

This is the perfect time to introduce a brand new bundle, Framed Florets, that you can order now, before it comes out in the next Mini Catalog!

There are so many possibilities with this bundle and I love the birthday phrases, something I was really in need of (shock). 

Are you looking to say it all with flowers that last? These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique - cheers for Stampin' Blends, my fave! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

Add an unexpected touch to your next handcrafted card with these Framed Florets Dies. Use them to quickly and easily die-cut a detailed frame and floral embellishments that are perfectly suited for all kinds of sentiments and greetings. The framed dies create detailed edges on both the outer frame and the inside oval, so none of your valuable paper goes to waste!

Tip: click on the photo above to order this gorgeious bundle at my online store! 

Here's just one card idea that you can create using this amazing bundle. 

Just a quick word from the wise (or should I say 'wiser'): Line up your insert oval before stamping the phrase so you are not crookedy like I am here. It still looks fine but keep that in mind. 

Want to see another pretty card I posted using the Framed Florets bundle? Click here!

Now it's your turn. What will you create with this super simple card sketch challenge? If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site.