Nutz about Stamping

Why not try this interesting card map challenge?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map seems very simple but has some interesting elements that make it slightly different to try. 

What I really like about the above card map is that the ovals off-center a bit which adds visual interest. When you craft, try this  off-set idea, whether using ovals, circles or even squares. 

I had a tough time trying to figure out the stamped images under the ovals. So I tried something out of my comfort zone: using the rope image and stamping it across the entire card front. This image is quite large so I needed to do it completely across the front so it would be clear what the image actually was. Instead of stamping an image you could also use a contrasting (but coordinating) paper strip, just for something a bit different. 

I also like that the banner layer is between the ovals rather than underneath, giving it another unique touch. 

And the embellishments - 5 in total. Again, beyond the usual 3 which you often see on cards and on card maps. 

So having analyzed all these interesting details I decided to use my Sailing Home stamp set and a left over strip of the Come Sail Away designer paper as the banner. 

For a different look, stamp and die-cut the lighthouse and then pop it up above the top oval, using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Now it's your turn: the next time you craft, try this idea or one of the variations I suggested above. 

Want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge? Click here. 

This new stamp set will make you laugh

What could the Over the Moon stamp set be about? Cows of course! To be more precise, the cutest cows on earth! (Or should that be "in the entire universe"?)

Over The Moon Cling Stamp Set
$20.00

I have seen several cards created with the new Over the Moon stamp set and each one is so much fun to see! I just had to share one with you today so you can see one of many ideas. To see many more, head here to my Pinterest board!

 

The Over the Moon set is perfect if you love to color - I recommend you use our Stampin' Blends as the ink flows so smoothly and can easily be blended - hence the name of these coloring tools!

Want to purchase this fun new set? Click here. 

Once you have it, give this card idea a try by following the instructions below:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Over the Moon (149331)
• Card Stock – Night of Navy (100867); Seaside Spray (150883); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – 2019-2021 In Color 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (DSP) (149617); Smoky Slate Combo Stampin’ Blends (145058); Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (146866); Dark Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends (147944); Dark Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blends (147030); Stitched Shapes Dies (145372); Layering Squares Dies (141708); Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:  

• Night of Navy: 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” 2 1/4” x 4 3/4" 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
• Seaside Spray: 4” x 5 1/4” 
• Whisper White: 3” x 3”
• DSP:  2” x 4”

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp “over the moooon for you!” with Memento Ink on Seaside Spray cardstock
2. Score 2 1/4" x 4 3/4" Night of Navy at 4” – attach 3/4" flap to back of Seaside Spray
3. Attach Seaside Spray to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Night of Navy card base
4. Stamp cow with Memento ink on Whisper White – cut out with 2^nd largest square from Stitched Shapes Dies
5. Cut out Night of Navy scallop square using the Layering Squares Dies
6. Color cow – hoofs and spots with Dark Smoky Slate, muzzle with Light Petal Pink, bell with Dark Mango Melody, moon with Dark Pineapple Punch.  Underline with Light Smoky Slate
7. Adhere squares layers and attach to front flap with Dimensionals (don’t put dimensionals on the right side of the squares or you’ll seal you card shut).

Delight a friend with this stunning thank you card

I say this all the time and I really do mean it: stunning cards don't have to be complicated to create.

Today's thank you card idea is the perfect card to delight a friend. And it is so easy to create with these three main products:

All That You Are Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

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The All That You Are is going to retire at the end of this month so if you love these images and the card I am sharing today, don't wait - place an order for it today so that you have it for years of crafting fun. (Click on the stamp set image above to link over to my online store)

I also like this card idea because you can change up the Stampin' Blends colors for a totally different look! 

Try these other color combos:

• Poppy Parade & Granny Apple Green
• Daffodil Delight & Call Me Clover
• Flirty Flamingo & Soft Sea Foam
• Balmy Blue & Mint Macaron

and so on! There are so many possibilities! 

Remember to use either the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad (my fave) or the Jet Black Staz On ink pad when you stamp the main image so that when you color the flower and leaves your colors don't smear!

All That You Are thank you card

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets - All That You Are (148664)
• Card Stock – Fresh Fig (144242); Old Olive (100702); Whisper White (100730
• Stamp Pads – Memento (132708)
• Misc.- Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144602); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144597); Natures Twine (146342); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Snail Adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Fresh Fig: 4-1/4” x 11” 
• Old Olive: 4” x 5-1/4”
• Whisper White: 5” x 3-34” and 4” x 5-1/4” for inside of card
• Natures Twine (Fresh Fig): 5” and 8” for bow

Here's one way to design the inside of your card:

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp Small flower with Memento Ink in the lower right corner of large Whisper White cardstock and color in with Rich Razzleberry Combo Stampin’ Blends Markers and Old Olive Combo Stampin’ Blends Markers.
2. Fold cardstock in half and attach larger Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card.
3. Stamp large flower and sentiment with Memento Ink on smaller of the Whisper White piece.
4. Use Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Markers to color in the flowers and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends markers to color in stems and leaves.
5. Unravel the 5” piece of Natures Twine and wrap the twine around the stamped piece securing it behind with Snail Adhesive.
6. Attach stamped cardstock to the Old Olive cardstock and attach Old olive cardstock to the front of the card base with Snail Adhesive.
7. Unravel the 8” piece of Natures Twine and tie it in a bow and attach to the card with a Mini Glue Dot.

How to make a beautiful graduation card

It's that time of year again - when we celebrate the graduation of our friends and relatives. I remember this date so well - in fact here is a photo of my son's university graduation day - can you spot the proud mama?

I was so happy for my son and all of his accomplishments! His road had not been easy but he persevered and got a psychology degree. 

Do you have someone special you'd like to make a special graduation card for? Then think about the Beautiful You stamp set!

Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$28.00

 

Yes, the images are feminine in nature so the Beautiful You card I have to share with you today takes one of these images and, using a cute twist, turns it into a graduation card with 3D effects:

 

Here's how to make this beautiful card; it's so easy!

Supplies: 

• Stamp set: Beautiful You (Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 143637,  Wood - 143004)
• Card stock: Whisper White– 100730, Basic Black - 121045
• Stampin’ Pad: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad - 132708
• Mics: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker – 100082, Pearl Basic Jewels – 144219, Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine – 124262, Mini Glue Dots – 103683, Stampin' Dimensionals – 104430, Basic Black Dark Stampin' Blends - 147941

Measurements: 

• Whisper White 8½" x 5½" score at 4¼" card base, 4¾" x 3½", ¾" x 1½"
• Basic Black 5¼ x 4", 5/8" x 5/8"

Instruction: 

1. Stamp the girl and greeting using memento black ink onto the 4¾ x 3½ whisper white cardstock. 
2. Color the girl using basic black marker 
3. Adhere to the basic black then to the card base. 
4. Using about 5” of the whisper white backer twine tie a small loop at one end, cut the bottom loop and fray the fibbers. Trim to 1” about ½ at the top from where you tie also ½ at the bottom. 
5. Adhere the tassel to the center of the 5/8 square basic black using a glue dot. 
6. Adhere on top of the girl head using dimensional. 
7. Using the dark black stampin’ blend color a pearl and adhere at the center of the hat on top of the backer twine. 
8. Roll the ¾ x 1½ piece of whisper white card stock tie with backer twine and adhere with glue dots. 

How to create a beautiful friendship card

In today's video I am going to show you how to make a very beautiful and very quick and easy friendship card idea with the help of my Big Shot and the Happiness Blooms product suite. 

I am so in love with the Happiness Blooms suite and am so sad that it will be retiring on June 2nd. So I am determined to make good use of these products before I have bid them a fond farewell:

Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Call Me Clover 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon
$6.00

 

I tried a very unusual design for my card and will explain in more detail on my video below. The Daisy punch was a great complement and as I hinted in my video you have to get this punch if you don't already. I can't tell you why but I can say that it will play a big role in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog!

Daisy Punch
$18.00

If you want to try this card at home, I have provided a list of supplies and measurements under my card photo to help out. If you don't own the Happiness Blooms suite, try my layout idea using products you do have on hand. 

Happiness Blooms friendship card

Paper:
          Call Me Clover: 4" x 5 1/4"; scrap for flower center
          Night of Navy: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Whisper White: 3 pieces: 3" square; 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
          Happiness Blooms (148795): 3 3/4" x 3 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits (148534), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Daisy Punch (143713), Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (optional), Tear & Tape adhesive, Silicone Sheet, 1/2" circle punch, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (optional), Basic Pearls Jewels (optional)

Here's a photo of how I designed the inside of my card. Tip: a perfect way to use up scraps of paper!

If you want to learn step-by-step how to make this card, check out my video tutorial below - thanks for watching! (hint: I included some additional tips along the way)

 

See what happens when you combine framelits

This card map challenge below looks quite simple - almost plain in fact, so I decided to change it up a bit. 

 

I decided right away to use my Stitched Shapes framelits for the larger circle and use a coordinated phrase from the Stitched All Around stamp set:

Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Bundle
$46.75

Right now you can get the stamp set and framelits as a bundle and save 10% but in the upcoming Annual Catalog they will be sold separately. 

Once I used the stitched circle framelit I spotted the other two framelits in the pack and decided to use them as well. I coordinated the colors with the Best Route designer series paper and even snuck in a strip of the matching Washi Tape!

Here's my card map challenge Stitched All Around card:

I love how it turned out especially with the Best Route enamel shape embellishments!

Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge for the week using the supplies you have on hand. And if you want to see what the other design crew members created using the same map, click here. 

This beautiful Mother's Day card will spark your creativity

In today's video, I am going to show you how to create a very beautiful Mother's Day card, with the help of my Big Shot and the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. I also use the beautiful (and new!) Mosaic Mood paper which will definitely spark your creativity. 

All demonstrators who attended Stampin' Up!s On Stage event in April received a free pack of this paper as an all-attendee giveaway! Click here to see my Facebook Live introducing this paper and a few other sneak peek products! 

Here's the Mosaic Mood paper:

I love the soft colors in this pack: Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Soft Suede, and Terracotta Tile (a new In Color!)

I chose the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set (#146667) because of the Mother's Day phrase in it - did you see how many phrases there are in total! 32! As this set is going to retire on June 2, if you love it as much as I do, you need to order it asap! 

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

 

 

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As I mention in my video, have a look at my card layout and try it for other occasions too. It is a great design to help you use up left over pieces of card stock and designer series paper while creating a very eye-catching layout. 

Mosaic Mood Mother's Day card

Stamp set: Itty Bitty Greetings (146667)

Ink: Soft Suede marker

Paper:
       Mosiac Mood paper #149478: 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"; 5" x 1 3/4" 
       Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/2" square
       Soft Suede: two pieces: 1/2" x 4 1/4"  
       Mint Macaron: 3" square; scrap for phrase

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares framelits (141708), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Well Written framelits (148534), SNAIL adhesive, Faceted Dots (146910)

Here's my video - enjoy!

Which color is your favorite in this challenge?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is actually a color challenge - which color is your favorite?

Hands down my favorite color is Lemon Lime Twist. And I am so sad to have to advise you that this color is retiring on June 3rd so if you love it as much as I do you will want to stock up on card stock and accessories well before the retirement announcement happens - once it posts these colors will fly off the shelves instantly. 

I chose Daffodil Delight as my mystery color, and along with Coastal Cabana I created a soft and beautiful friendship card idea. For the stamp set I used Bloom by Bloom, one of my favorites in the Occasions Catalog. 

Bloom By Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

I used the larger images on the Whisper White card base because the colors or more soft so using large images won't be too 'in your face'. For the phrase I chose the Beauty Abounds stamp set - another pretty set in the Occasions catalog:

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

To complete my card I used two embellishments, a butterfly from the Beauty Abounds set and a single Lemon Lime Twist Glitter Enamel Dot. 

Here's my Bloom by Bloom friendship card:

Now it's your turn: try our color challenge the next time you craft! If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew site! 

Punch your art out to make this beautiful card

Today I have a beautiful Mother's Day card idea for you to try - featuring the fabulous Bitty Blooms punch pack. I LOVE this set of punches and am getting quite anxious that they won't make it into the next Annual Catalog. Punch sets like this usually don't carry over so I am determined to get as much use of them as possible!

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

 

I used two of these punches to create featured embellishments for my card idea. And for the background paper layer, I used a left over piece of Happiness Blooms designer paper - I love the patterns and colors in this paper pack and am so sad it will be retiring on June 3rd. 

Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

The phrase for my card came from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. I punched it using the Classic Label punch. Then I punched a second Night of Navy banner using the same punch, cut it in half and created a 'faux' layer effect. A couple of Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots makes one final shiny touch. 

Itty Bitty Greeting Mother's Day card

Here's how to make my card:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Itty Bitty Greetings (14667 clear; 146664 wood)
• Card Stock – Night of Navy (100867), Whisper White (100730), Pineapple Punch (146971)
• Ink - Night of Navy (147110)
• Misc. – SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Happiness Blooms Memories & More card pack (148531), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532), Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805), Fine Tip Glue (138309), Classic Label punch (141491), Pineapple Punch 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (146953)

Measurements: 

Whisper White: 2 1/4” square, scrap for phrase
Night of Navy: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; 2 3/4” square, scraps for phrase layer and flower centers
Happiness Blooms: one card cut 1 1/4” x 4” and 3 3/4” x 4
Pineapple Punch: scraps for flowers

Instructions:

1. Fold Night of Navy card stock in half to create card base. 
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, adhere Happiness Blooms card pieces to card base, leaving small gap in-between. 
3. Punch 9 Pineapple Punch flowers and 9 Night of Navy center dots. Use Fine Tip Glue to assemble flowers. Adhere flowers to Whisper White layer, then adhere to Night of Navy layer. 
4. Adhere flower layer to card front. 
5. Ink Itty Bitty Greetings phrase using Night of Navy ink, then stamp onto scrap Whisper White paper. Punch phrase and Night of Navy layer using Classic Label punch. Cut Night of Navy label in half and adhere under phrase layer to have points extend just slightly beyond Whisper White layer. 
6. Add two Pineapple Punch Enamel Dots to phrase, then adhere phase layer to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
7. Add Pineapple Punch ribbon to card front and tie in knot to complete card. 

You need to know how to create eye-catching backgrounds

Today's card shows you a cool stamping technique called tone-on-tone. This technique is fun for creating eye-catching backgrounds and can be utilized for many different stamp sets. 

The card below features the Crafting Forever stamp set  - cute images that will stoke your creative fires!

Crafting Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

 

The tone-on-tone technique was created using the scissors image and stamping it using Balmy Blue ink on the Balmy Blue card base. The same technique was used to create the phrase banner at the bottom of the card. The paintbrush pot layer was colored using Stampin' Blends to pull all the color combos together. 

Although this card doesn't look like one for beginners, it is not difficult to create. It's the layering that makes it look complicated. Don't miss the full set of instructions under this card photo. 

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamp set: Crafting Forever (143958)
• Cardstock: Balmy Blue (146982), Crumb Cake (120953), Shimmery White (101910)
• Ink: Balmy Blue (147105), Memento Pad Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake Combo Pack (144601), Smoky Slate Combo Pack (145058), Mango Melody Light (147943), Lovely Lipstick Light (147026), Blackberry Bliss Light (147909), Pumpkin Pie Dark (144577), Pineapple Punch Dark (147030), Night of Navy Light (144036), Bermuda Bay Light (144580),   3/8” Classic Weave Ribbon Crumb Cake (144162), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Layering Ovals Framelits (141706), Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (148551), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Frames Elements (146906), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579)

 

Measurements:

• Balmy Blue card base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” then folded in half; 3-1/2” x 2-1/2”, 2-3/4” x 1”
• Shimmery White: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
• Crumb Cake: 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”, 1-1/2” x 2-1/2”
• Ribbon: 8-1/2”

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp scissors image on the front of the card base with Balmy Blue ink in vertical columns. Start in the upper left and alternate the alignment of the scissors so they face down, up, down and, up.
2. Stamp pot of stampin’ tools with Memento Ink on Shimmery White. Color in with Stampin’ Blends as shown or as desired. Die cut image with oval.
3. Die cut scalloped oval from Balmy Blue card stock and a rectangle from Crumb Cake.
4. Stamp sentiment on Balmy Blue and trim end with Triple Banner Punch leaving room to later adhere one of the wood Frames Elements.
5. Attack sentiment piece onto Crumb Cake and trim to create a border on three sides.
6. Tie ribbon around lower portion of the Crumb Cake rectangle. Trim ends.
7. Affix focal point onto Crumb Cake rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Scoot ribbon down as needed to fit the oval on top of it.
8. Adhere the focal piece to card base with SNAIL Adhesive.
9. Add sentiment with 2 Stampin’ Dimensionals.
10. Using a Mini Glue Dot affix a wooden heart to sentiment piece.

Try the unusual with this simple card map challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is very simple in layout. A few simple layers and you will create a lovely card to give to someone special. 

 

But this week I wanted to try something different. I was thumbing through my Occasions Catalog and stopped when I saw the page featuring the Happiness Blooms Memories & More card pack.

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack
$10.00

 

I love this entire product suite and ordered most of these products when the catalog was first live for ordering. I have used many of the cards in this pack for both cards and memory keeping pages and decided that the rectangular layer on the card map could be one of the smaller cards.

I trimmed the card a bit to make it a bit smaller as the original size was larger than I wanted, plus I wanted to keep to the card map as much as possible. 

Next I chose some of the stickers in the card pack for my card elements. I then punched a 1" Night of Navy circle and instead of using a 'star' element I used one of the flowers on the sticker sheet. The final touch were the 5 Enamel Dots and my card was complete:. I particularly like the night of navy 'banner' layer under the Good Luck card. The white 'bubble' strip is from the sticker pack too - I simply trimmed to be the right size and stuck it to the navy strip. 

Here's my card map challenge card for the week:

I love how my card turned out, do you? Why not give our card map challenge a try this week and if you want to see what the other design team members created for the same challenge, click here. 

How one simple card idea can inspire your imagination

Even though the Painted Seasons stamp set is no longer available as Sale-A-Bration is now over, I still have a fun project idea to share with you - especially if you chose this product when it was available. And if you didn't, use my idea as inspiration for any flower sets you have and love! 

It is especially fun that Stampin' Up! also offered a set of framelits (Four Seasons framelits) to make crafting with this set super easy.

I decided to keep my card to two simple colors: Gorgeous Grape and Smoky Slate, inspired by a left over strip of Gingham Gala paper. I think Gingham Gala is one of my favorite designer paper packs EVER. 

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Funny how small check and large checks can be so appealing - perhaps it is the color choices that made them even more fun to craft with. 

Here's my card - I diecut the phrase using the popular Stitched Labels framelits pack for an added fun detail. 

Painted Seasons Friendship card

Supplies:

Stamp Sets – Painted Seasons (150349)
Card Stock – Smoky Slate (131202), Whisper White (100730)
Ink - Gorgeous Grape (147099), Smoky Slate (147133)
Misc. – SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Big Shot (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Four Seasons framelits dies (150074), Stitched Labels framelits (146828), Silver Metallics Pearls (146282), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Gingham Gala designer series paper (148554)


Measurements: 


Whisper White: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; three pieces 2 1/4” square (flowers); scraps for leaves; 2 1/4” x 1” (for phrase)
Smoky Slate: 5 3/8” x 2 1/8”
Gingham Gala: 2” x 5 1/4”; scrap for inside of card (optional)


Instructions:

1. Fold Whisper White card stock in half to create card base.
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, adhere Gingham Gala paper to SmokySlate cardstock. Adhere layer to card base.
3. Ink flower image using Gorgeous Grape and stamp onto Whisper White (three times).Diecut using Four Seasons framelits dies.
4. Ink leaf image and stamp onto scrap Whisper White cardstock (three times). Diecut.
5. Ink Itty Bitty Greetings image using Smoky Slate ink and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock. Die cut using Stitched Labels framelits.
6. Attach flower and leaves to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add phrase using SNAIL adhesive.
7. To complete, add three sliver pearls to center of flowers.

Here's what I did on the inside of the card - helping me use up a leftover strip of designer paper. 

 

How to create the perfect card for a horse-lover

When I was a young girl I was absolutely horse crazy. I drew horses on everything, read every horse book I could find and took riding lessons for years. 

So you can imagine my excitement when I spotted the Let it Ride stamp set in the Occasions catalog (page 45). 

Let It Ride Cling Stamp Set
$24.00

You can combine these inspirational thoughts with the graceful horse images to create perfect projects, like the clean and simple card idea below. Add a couple of fun embellishments and you have an amazing card. Don't miss the full instructions under the card photo!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Let It Ride (148765); Buffalo Check (147794)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Thick Whisper White (140272)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Real Red (147084)
• Misc. – Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (144177); ¾” Circle Punch (119873); 5/8” Burlap Ribbon (141487); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers (144601); Bronze Stampin’ Blends Marker (144607); Take Your Pick (144107); Pierce Mat ( 126199); Metallic Brads (146929); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Real Red (base): 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
• Real Red: scrap
• Thick Whisper White (layer): 4” x 5 ¼”
• Thick Whisper White (strip): 1” x 4”
• Thick Whisper White (tag): 2” x 3 ½”
• Designer Paper: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Burlap Ribbon: 18”

 

Instructions:

1. Ink the Buffalo Check background stamp using the Real Red ink pad. Stamp on the Whisper White (strip) cardstock. 
2. Adhere the Buffalo Check strip, slightly less than half way down, to the designer paper. Adhere the designer paper to the Thick Whisper White (layer) cardstock. 
3. Use the pierce tool on the Take Your Pick, make a hole on the far-right side of the designer paper strip, through the Whisper White layer. Insert a large silver brad into the hole. Adhere this layer to the card base. 
4. Create mitered corners on the Whisper White (tag) cardstock using your scissors. 
5. Stamp the greeting using Memento ink on the lower left side of the tag.
6. Stamp the horse image using Memento ink on the far-right side of the tag. Color in the image using the Stampin’ Blends.
7. Punch the Real Red scrap cardstock using the ¾” Circle Punch. Cut the circle in half and adhere it to the top of the tag.
8. Pull one strand from the Burlap Ribbon. Fold it in half two times and make a knot in the center. Adhere it to the center of the Real Red half circle using a Glue Dot.
9. Adhere the tag to the left side of the card base using Dimensionals. 

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Learn how to make beautiful filigree cards

I have been so taken with the Stampin' Up!s Occasions Catalog products that I have purchased, but I realized today that life isn't just about what I love - it's about showing you all of these amazing products to suit your design tastes!

So today I want to introduce the Florentine Filigree bundle, page 40 of the Occasions catalog, and show you what you can create using it:

The stamp set allows you to create clean geometric designs that you can combine with all-occasion sentiments for perfect projects. And then there is the Florentine thinlits die that is a completely unique style! 

Florentine Filigree Photopolymer Bundle
$40.50

Stampin' Up! has produced a video showing you some beautiful card ideas AND some tips and tricks for using this bundle. Have a listen and if you decide to order the bundle click the link to my online store below. 

Remember, place a $50 qualifying order and you can earn FREE product as well! Click the image below to link over to my online store:

 

Make the perfect card for your dog loving friends

Whether you are a dog lover, a cat lover, a horse lover or some other kind of animal lover, you have got to admit that the Happy Tails stamp set (page 33 in Occasions Catalog) is super cute. And that you can bundle the set with the Dog Builder punch is simply the icing on the cake (so to speak)!

Happy Tails Photopolymer Bundle
$31.50

 The card I want to share with you today also uses the Hardwood background stamp to coordinate with the doghouse image with the woodgrain on it.  What fun!

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp
$15.00

If you have these supplies already at home, read on and try the card idea below. If not, click here to link over to my online store and add these products to your collection so that you, too, can make the perfect card for your dog loving friends! (see the inside of this card at the bottom of this post)

Happy Tails friendship card

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Happy Tails (148682);  Hardwood (c-133035 or w-133032); Optional~Nine Lives (148703)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Real Red (102482); Pacific Point (111350); Early Espresso (119686)
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Early Espresso (147114); Pacific Point (147098); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Dog Builder Punch (148543); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132); Heat Tool (129053); Blender Pen (102845) ; Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• Real Red:           8 ½” x 5 ½ ” folded in half to create card base
• Pacific Point : 2 ¾ ” x 3 ½”
• Whisper White: 2 ½ ” x 3 ¼”, 4” x 5 ¼” and small scrap for bowl
• Early Espresso:          2 ½” x 2 1/2"

Instructions:

1. Lay Hardwood stamp face up on flat surface. Add Early Espresso ink to stamp, then lay Real Red card on top. Cover with a scratch paper and rub all over to ink up card stock. Remove card stock from stamp. 
2. Using Pacific Point ink pad, stamp sentiment in top left corner of smaller white card stock using Pacific Point ink. Stamp paw
   prints on the left side of larger white card stock (this piece goes on the inside of the card). Optional: Stamp pet bowl (from Nine Lives stamp set) on small scrap of white and color by “pulling” the ink from the image into the space with a Blender Pen. 
3. Using Early Espresso ink pad, stamp dog house under stamped sentiment and a bone onto the scrap of white. Cut out bone and bowl with scissors. 
4. With the Real Red ink pad, stamp the bold house image under the roof, a small heart to the right of the sentiment and “Keep Calm” on the larger white card stock with the paw prints.  
5. Emboss the dog stamp onto Early Espresso using Versamark ink, white Stampin’ Emboss powder and a heat tool. Cut out dog using the Dog Builder punch.
6. Assemble card as shown, uning dimensionals under Pacific Point layer, Dog and bowl/bone.

Here's just one idea for the inside of the card: