Nutz about Stamping

What convinced your mini catalog choices? Here's what happened to me.

Here's a fun Paper Craft Crew card map to try. When I saw this challenge I knew right away what I wanted to use for the square box in the middle. 

A few days about my handsome man in brown delivered a new box of crafting goodies and inside that box was a new bundle. Now I must confess that I was determined NOT to get this bundle because I didn't know if I would use it. But I loved the matching paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog so much that, well, you know.

I think the Golden Honey paper is da bomb! I love the patterns and colors and know that I will use up every bit of this pack before it retires on 31 March (and is gone for good).

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 

 

And that's what convinced me to get the Honey Bee bundle in my recent order. I have seen so many super cool samples using Honey Bee and I wanted to use the set in my Bullet Journal for one of my monthly spreads. 

Has this happened to you - when you see something in our catalog and think: nope. Until you see a sample or a coordinating product and you know you are a goner? 

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

 

 

When I saw the square in the middle right away I thought of the bee hive stamp and decided to stamp it in yellow and layer it onto a black square. It is fun when an idea jumps into your head isn't it? This doesn't often happen to me but this week it did. 

The rest was easy. Don't miss the Versamark background on my card - I used the same honey bee stamp to create a subtle visual detail.

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

You need to try this fun Golden Honey technique!

In today's video I am going to show you how to take the Golden Honey specialty paper and use it to create a card for a variety of occasions. This technique is simple but very eye-catching and you can adapt it using your favorite colors and matching paper. 

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 

 

Did you know you can earn the Golden Honey paper pack for FREE with a $50 (€60) product order? To learn all about Stampin' Up! biggest promotion of the year, click here - you can also download the Sale-a-Bration catalog for free. 

I have always loved to learn stamping techniques and this one is super easy which is even better. From the moment I spotted the Golden Honey paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog I knew I had to have it. And once it arrived and I saw this one particular design I immediately thought of this technique and wanted to share it with you. 

Watch my video under my card details so see all the patterns in this paper pack. You just might fall in love too!

There are many ways to color this designer paper so if you don't have Stampin' Blends yet, try:

• ink pads and blender pens
• ink pads and sponge daubers (this will give a completely different effect)
• Stampin' Write Markers

Here's what you need to make the Golden Honey card:

Stamp sets: Love What You Do (148042); Sending You Thoughts (152297)

Ink: Versamark; Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight Combo (144603); Highland Heather Combo (147276)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Daffodil Delight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Honey Bee: 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
        Highland Heather: 3 1/4" x 3/4" 

Other: Golden Honey specialty designer series paper (152311); Glitter Enamel Dots (146934)

Here's my video - watch for extra tips along the way!

 

When was the last time you created a clean and simple card

Did you know that 'clean and simple' is actually a technique? Lots of crafters love this technique and have nicknamed it CAS. Try a google search for CAS and see how many ideas come up!

I also love this technique because I think simple can be just as pretty as detailed. Every once in a while I go through a CAS phase and love how quickly I can create cards using this technique. 

Today's card features a bundle that just arrive at my place this week: Honey Bee Bundle (#153792).

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

 

 

This bundle coordinates with a FREE Sale-a-Bration designer series paper pack. So you can purchase the bundle and a couple packs of card stock and get the paper for free! 

Here's just one CAS card using Honey Bee:

And here's how you make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Honey Bee Bundle (153792)
• Card Stock: Whisper White (100730); Daffodil Delight (119683); Basic Black (121045)
• Stamp Pads: Memento Pad (132708); Daffodil Delight (147094)
• Misc: Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082); Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897); Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends (144585); Dimensionals (104430); Snail Adhesive (104332);

Measurement:

• Daffodil Delight: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” – this will be your card base
• Basic Black: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Whisper White: 3 ¾” x 5” and scrap for the beehive and small bee

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp the beehive onto the whisper white scrap using daffodil ink.
2. Die cut it using the coordinating die.
3. Stamp the greeting using memento ink onto the white layer.
4. Add the beehive below the greeting using dimensionals.
5. Stamp one of the small bees onto the white layer and another onto a scrap of white.
6. Colour them in using the daffodil delight stampin’ blends marker.
7. Add a bit of wink of stella to the wings for some shimmer.
8. Die cut the one bee using the coordinating die.
9. Add it to the card front using dimensionals.
10. Draw the flight path using the fine tip of the stampin’ write marker.
11. Add the white layer to the center of the black cardstock and that to the center of the card front.

I'm so lucky to have a special friend like you

If I asked you how a special friend might be, who would immediately come to mind? And what makes this friend special? The fun you have? The history you have? That you think alike? 

My life has blessed me with so many wonderful friends - from school, when I first began teaching, and even moving to new countries. Every place I have lived has brought me a special friend or two or three, most of whom I am still in contact with today. These special friends have really enriched my life and I hope I have made a small difference in return. 

When was the last time you made a card for your special friends? If it has been a while then it's time to order the From My Heart Suite (pages 8-9 Mini Catalog) and get crafting!

 

From My Heart Suite Bundle (English)
$88.25

 

 

 

Now before you faint from sticker shock, the price above is for everything in the suite! You can purchase these items separately, but why? Two punches! Heart Foil tins! Faceted gems! Frankly, each product is super cool and a must-have. 

The card below uses a lot of these products so why not give it a try? Make several and mail them to your friends so they know how much they mean to you (hint: see how to make this card under the photo). And then sit back and smile because you just made someone's day a bit brighter in return. 

From My Heart friendship card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – From My Heart (151417); From my Heart Bundle (153775)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – From My Heart Specialty DSP (151189);  Heart Punch Pack (151292);  Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon;  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Dimensionals (104430);  Mini glue dots (103683)

 

Measurements:

• Real Red: 4 ¼” x 11”, scored at 5 ½”;  plus scrap for heart
• Whisper White: 3 ¾” x 5”
• DSP: 3 5/8” x 4 7/8”

           

Instructions:

1. Using the scalloped heart punch, punch out one Flirty Flamingo heart and one Real Red heart from the 12x12 sheet of hearts, included in the package of specialty paper.
2. On the Red Heart, stamp your sentiment using Tuxedo Black ink.
3. On scrap of Real Red, stamp the dotted outline heart in Tuxedo Black Ink, and punch out using the “plain” heart punch.
4. Adhere this piece to the Flirty Flamingo heart.
5. Assemble your card as shown.Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the Sentiment.
6. The ribbon bow is adhered with a glue dot.

How to turn showers into beautiful flowers

In today's video I am going to create a super cute friendship card, using the brand new Under My Umbrella stamp set (page 42 Mini Catalog). If you want a copy of this catalog, click the photo of the cover of the catalog on the right side of my blog to download it to your device. 

 

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)
$30.50

 

 

 

As you look at the images in the photo above you will note the images are 'line art', which means they are perfect for coloring with markers, Stampin' Blends, watercolor pencils, etc. But there is another way too, which I hope you will try someday.

I explain in my video below that I won the Under My Umbrella stamp set at Stampin' Up!s On Stage event (like a convention) in November. At the event we were given a copy of the Mini Catalog, got to see all the new products and see other demonstrators create amazing projects using the products. A really fun part about On Stage are the prize patrols and during one of them I won the Under My Umbrella set. The Umbrella Builder punch didn't come with my prize and after a bit of deliberation I decided this week to add it to my stamping collection. So you will see it in another video, coming soon, along with the reason I decided to purchase the punch. 

Back to today's card. I recently saw a card that I loved and decided to create my own version to share with you today. I wanted to use the Peaceful Poppies paper on my card front and so chose two pieces; one for a large background layer and a different design for the umbrella itself.

 

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

You can see more on the video and watch me create this card from beginning to the end. 

Under My Umbrella friendship card

Stamp set: Under My Umbrella (bundle: 153786)

Ink: Old Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
        Peaceful Poppies: 5 1/4" x 4"; 3" x 2"

Other: Peaceful Poppies designer series paper (153214); Stitched Rectangles dies (148551); Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; SNAIL adhesive; Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325); Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding (151336); die-cutting machine

Here's my video - watch for extra tips along the way!

 

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day two

In today's video I am going to show you how to make a super cute friendship card idea, using the brand new (and FREE!) stamp set called: The Gang's All Meer. This is the perfect set to wish someone happy birthday or show them support from the whole gang with a card or project created using The Gang’s All Meer Stamp Set. After all, what’s cuter than a bunch of meerkats?

Earn this adorable stamp set FREE with a qualifying purchase January 3–March 31, 2020, during our Sale-A-Bration promotion! This stamp set is also available in French.

The Gang's All Meer Cling Stamp Set (English)
$0.00

 

As I am sure you can tell, this is such a fun set to use, especially if you love to color using Stampin' Blends, watercolors, ink pads and bender pens or with your Stampin' Write markers. 

I chose to emboss the entire card front using another new product that I love, love, love! It's on page  39 of the Mini Catalog (download your copy by clicking on the cover image on the right side of my blog) as part of the Tropical Oasis product suite: Coastal Weave embossing folder.

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

 

Use this folder to create projects that have a weave pattern or use it to add a little texture to your projects and give them a little island feel. It’s great for card backgrounds and other elements for paper projects. 

Ready to see my cute card (if I say so myself!)?

The Gang's All Meer friendship card

Stamp set: The Gang's All Meer (152294); Itty Bitty Greetings (151331)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker

Stampin' Blends: Soft Suede Combo pack (147273); Mossy Meadow Light (148545)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Old Olive: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Very Vanilla: 3 1/2" x 2"
        Soft Suede: two pieces 1/4" x 5 1/2; 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" 

Other: Coastal Weave embossing folder (151503), Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325), Fine Tip Glue Pen, Braided Burlap Trim (151254)

Here's my video - watch along the way for some additional tips!

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day four!

Even if you are not a world traveler, you are going to LOVE the Parisian Beauty bundle. Why? Because the sentiments are lovely, the script for each stamp has an antique feel and the dies have words and frames! Check out this bundle on page 17 of the Mini Catalog. 

There is an entire suite of products to coordinate too. A 3D embossing folder, metallic edged ribbon, another bundle (wow!), and gorgeous patterns in the Parisian Blossoms specialty designer series paper. 

While you are waiting for this bundle to go live for ordering (here's the link to my online store), take stock of the following colors that feature in this paper:

• Cherry Cobbler
• Petal Pink
• Pool Party
• Whisper White
• Basic Black

So of course you want to see one card idea, right? Tuck this Parisian Beauty card idea away for when your first order arrives then be sure to give it a try:

Parisian Beauty friendship card

I love how the paper in this sample has the look of stamping onto the patterned paper and how the images in the paper match the stamps in the Parisian Beauty stamp set. So clever!

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Parisian Bundle (153778)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Petal Pink (146985); Basic Black (121045)
• Stamp Pads –Memento Black (132708)
• Misc. – Parisian Blossoms DSP (151192); Petal Pink Metallic-Edge Ribbon (151194); Champagne Rhinestones (151193); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

• Thick Whisper White: 5 ½ x 8 ½, ¾ x 2 ¼
• Petal Pink: 5 x 3 ¾
• Parisian Blossoms DSP: two pieces cut 3 ½ x 2 ¼                        

Instructions:

1. Score Whisper White Cardstock at 4 ¼, and fold in half, this is the base of the card
2. Adhere the DSP to the Petal Pink mat
3. Wrap the ribbon around the petal pink mat where the DSP pieces meet
4. Adhere this mat to the Whisper White card base
5. Using the die, cut out the tower using basic black cardstock
6. Adhere to the left side of the card
7. Stamp the sentiment from the stampset using Memento Black ink, cut the two ends at an angle
8. Adhere a piece of the Petal Pink ribbon behind the stamped sentiment as shown and adhere with dimensionals.
9. Add champagne rhinestones as shown on the stamped sentiment piece.

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day five!

Today's card features a sweet project idea that can suit many different occasions. It features a fun new bundle called Under My Umbrella = a stamp set bundled with a punch! If you already have a copy of the Mini Catalog, have a look on page 42 for three additional card ideas. 

The card below is quite simple in layout and what makes it visually appealing is the Country Floral embossing folder layer. This layer creates a 'April showers brings May flowers' vibe, doesn't it? 

When was the last time you stamped an image directly onto designer series paper? If it has been a while, I hope this card heads you in that direction!

Under my Umbrella friendship card

Here's how to make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Under My Umbrella (151518) or Under My Umbrella & Punch Bundle (153786)
• Card Stock –Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Momento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Best Dressed Designer Series Paper (151319); Umbrella Builder Punch (151293); Timeless Label Punch (149516); Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder (151823); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Snail Adhesive (104332); Dimensionals (104430); Whisper White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326)

           

Measurements: 

• Whisper White: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
• Whisper White: 4” x 5 ¼” for embossed layer
• Whisper White: 3” x 3”
• Whisper White: 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”
• DSP: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” for boots, 1 ½” x 3” for umbrella, 1 ½” x 4” for inside

           

Instructions:

1. Stamp the boots in Tuxedo Black ink on to the designer paper. Cut out the boots with Paper Snips.
2. Stamp the umbrella in Tuxedo Black ink on to the designer paper, punch out the umbrella with the Umbrella Builder punch.
3. Stamp the handle for the umbrella in Tuxedo Black ink on to the 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” piece of Whisper White.
4. Stamp the inside greeting on to a scrap of Whisper White, punch it out with the Timeless Label punch.
5. Fold the card base in half. Adhere the 1 ½” x 4” piece of designer paper inside, adhere the inside message to the center of the designer paper.
6. On the front of the card, adhere the embossed floral piece.
7. With Dimensionals, layer the 3” x 3” piece in the center of the embossed piece, then adhere the 2 ¾” x 2 ¾’ piece with the stamped handle on top of the 3” x 3” piece.
8. With Dimensionals, adhere the umbrella on to the 2 ¾” square at the end of the handle. Place a Dimensional on the back of the boots and adhere them over the other end of the umbrella handle.
9. Add 3 Basic Rhinestones.
10. Wrap a piece of the Crinkled Seam Binding around the top of the card and tie with a knot.

 

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day six!

Introducing the From My Heart suite on pages 8-10 in the Mini Catalog. One bundle (with a punch pack!), specialty designer series paper; ribbon; faceted gems; doilies and foil tins - yes tins for baking!

There are only two colors in this suite, besides Whisper White: Real Red and Flirty Flamingo. This makes the suite very cost effective as three packs of paper and two ink pads are all you need for lovely Valentines, Wedding, Friendship or Love card ideas. 

I think the most unique part of this suite are the Heart Foil tins, which are heart-shaped baking tins for treats. The can be lined or topped with the coordinating Heart Doilies. In one pack you get 10 tins with 10 clear lids - how fun is that! 

You can expect to see a project soon using these tins but for today I have a super cute friendship card idea using some of the From My Heart suite.

Heartfelt Friendship card

Here's how to make this card: 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Heartfelt (151417)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084)
• Misc. – From My Heat Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (151189); Heart Punch Pack (151292); Real Red 3/8” (1CM) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon (151155); From My Heart Faceted Gems (151154) Dimensionals (104430); Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

           

Measurements:  

• Real Red Card Stock: 4 ¼” x 11”                 4” x 2 ¾“        3” x 3” scrap for heart
• Whisper White Card Stock: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” 4” x 2 ¾"        3” x 3’ scrap for stamping
• Designer Series Paper: 4” x 5 ¼“
• Ribbon: two strips of ~4 ¾“   one strip of ~5” for bow      

           

Instructions:

1. Score the long piece of Real Red card stock at 5 ½” fold and burnish to form card base.
2. Layer the 4” x 2 ¾” layer of white card stock onto the designer paper, about 2/3 toward the top of the card.
3. Wrap the top and the bottom of the white layer with ribbon. Adhere the ribbon with Tear & Tape adhesive on the front, and glue the ends of the ribbon to the back of the designer paper.
4. Glue the layer of designer paper to the white 4 1/8“ x 5 3/8“ layer.
5. Tie a bow with the 5” length of ribbon. Trim the ends, and adhere to the center of the bottom row of ribbon with a Mini Glue dot.
6. Stamp the sentiment in red ink onto a scrap of white card stock, then stamp the heart shape, centering the sentient inside the heart. Cut out with the small, straight-edge punch.
7. Use the large, scalloped edge punch to cut a heart from the red card stock scrap. Glue to the white stamped heart.
8. Adhere the hearts to the white layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals, centering between the ribbons and the edges.
9. Select ~7 faceted gems. Dip each in glue and adhere on each side of the stamped heart. (Either craft or regular tweezers work well for this).
10. Glue card layers to card base.

We interrupt the countdown for a special New Year's card

In today's video I am going to show you a beautiful and sparkly New Year's card idea, with the help of the So Many Stars bundle. 

 

So Many Stars Bundle (En)
$57.50

Note: the stamp set is retiring on 2 January, but the dies are carrying over! So if you love the stamp set as much as I do, remember to place your order at my online store before it is gone for good. 

I also used some of my left-over Feels Like Frost paper. I have always wondered what to do with the 'shiny' side of the this paper, and today's card was that first time I did.

Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

You can use the shiny side for winter cards, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. My choice was New Years but don't be stuck with my idea - adapt it for what you need. 

My layout was super simple. It's the Sparkle Glimmer paper that makes it special. Read on for how to make this card, outlined on my video tutorial below!

So Many Stars New Years card

Stamp set: So Many Stars bundle (153016)

Ink: Smoky Slate

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" square
        Sparkle Glimmer: 1/4"  5 1/2" 
        Feels Like Frost: 2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" square

Other: Feels Like Frost specialty designer series paper (150444); SNAIL; Snowflake Sequins (150443); Fine Tip Glue pen; die-cutting machine 

Here's my video - watch for my additional tips along the way!

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day ten!

With the new Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalogs launching soon, I thought it might be fun to do a countdown to 3 January launch date. So for the next several days I am going to feature a brand new product along with a fun project idea for you to tuck away for now. 

Here's the cover of the Mini Catalog:

and the Sale-a-Bration catalog:

If you have placed a product order with me in the past six months, you were on my catalog mailing list so watch your mailbox in the coming week!

Here's a beautiful Tropical Oasis card. Tropical Oasis is a new product suite with an embossing folder that is to die for (well, not really but you get what I mean!). This suite is perfect for those of you who live in or love to travel to tropical places. The designer series paper has retro tropical images and glorious colors that will make a statement with any project you create. 

If you love the card below then you need to make sure you have these card stock colors ready:

• Real Red
• Terracotta Tile
• Grapefruit Grove
• Daffodil Delight
• Mango Melody
• Pear Pizzaz
• Old Olive
• Pool Party
• Pretty Peacock
• Soft Suede

Tip: follow the instructions below but change the phrase to suit any occasion you need. 

Supplies:

• Stamp set: A Wish For Everything (149320)
• Cardstocks: Whisper White (140272), Daffodil Delight (119683), Poppy Parade (119793) Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (151252)
• Stampin’ Pad: Poppy Parade (147050)
• Mics: Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon (147813), Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine (124262), Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324)

Measurements:

• Daffodil Delight 8½ x 5½ score at 4¼ card base
• Poppy Parade 5¼ x 4
• Tropical Oasis Designer paper 5 x 3¾, 3¾ x ¾
• Whisper White 5¼ x 4 inside, 2½ x ¾
• Poppy Parade ½ Texture Weave Ribbon 14”
• Whisper White Solid Backer’s Twine 20”

Instruction:

1. Adhere the Tropical Oasis Designer paper onto Poppy Parade cardstock
2. Wrap the Poppy Parade ribbon on the left-hand side of both layer and make a knot.
3. Adhere onto the Daffodil Delight card front.
4. Slide the 2½ x ¾ strip of Whisper White in the Scalloped Tag punch and punch out the top.
5. Stamp the Happy Anniversary on the tag using Poppy Parade ink.
6. Fold the backer’s twine in half and pass it under the tied Poppy Parade ribbon. Sild in the tag in the backer’s twine and make a bow (with the twine folded in half, this will give you a double bow). Trim off the twine at the bottom if it’s too long.
7. Inside adhere the 5¼ x 4 Whisper White and adhere the strip of designer paper on the left-hand side.

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day one!

Wait! The catalog is now live but I promised a countdown so here is one final card idea before I go back to my regular blog posts each week!

Today's countdown card is super sweet - pun intended! It uses the FREE Golden Honey specialty designer series paper from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. You can get this paper with a qualifying order between now and 31 March. I love this paper!

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

If you want a closer look at the patterns, download the Sale-a-Bration catalog from the cover photo on the right side of my blog and then check out page 10.

What I really love about this paper, besides the patterns, is that it perfectly coordinates with a new bundle in the Mini Catalog (page 30): introducing the Honey Bee bundle:

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

Stampin' Up! created this fun (punny) video to introduce these three coordinating products. Have a peek (it's only 3 minutes) and then check out another card idea below.

 

Honey Bee window card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Honey Bee Stamp Set (151527); Honey Bee Bundle (153792)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Crushed Curry (147087); Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (152311); Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker (Regals Collection) (147155); Stitched Nested Label Dies (149638); Detailed Bee Dies (151526); Red Rhinestones (146924); Snail Adhesive (104332)

           

Measurements:  

• Real Red: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” (scored at 4 ¼)      
• Whisper White: 5 1/4” x 4 (inside)     ½” x 5 ½” (sentiment)          Scraps (for Bees and Hive)
• DSP:  1 1/2” x 5 1/2”                      

           

Instructions:

• On Real Red card base stamp, the large bee all over the background in Real Red ink. Die cut the largest Stitched Nested Label Die out of the center of the card base.  (save for another card)
• On 4 x 5 ¼ whisper white stamp the small bee in the corners and attach to the inside of the card.
• Stamp Celebrate every moment sentiment in Real Red ink on the ½” x 5 ½” strip of Whisper white and attach it to the center of the Designer Series paper strip. Attach the designer series paper & sentiment strip to the inside of the window opening.  Making sure to align it where the sentiment strip is center of the two points.
• On scrap whisper white cardstock stamp two small bees, and two large bees in tuxedo black ink. Die cut with matching dies.  Color the open strips on the bees with a Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write marker. 
• Stamp the hive in Crushed Curry ink twice on more scrap whisper white cardstock and die cut with matching dies.
• Add one of the hives with snail or your favorite adhesive to the front. Making sure to line it up just slightly off the bottom and the top touching the DSP bridge.  Attach the other to the inside of the card on the back of the hive on the front. 
• Repeat this process with both bees. Adding one of the small and large to the front where they touch the card base and the DSP.  Attach the other on the inside behind the coordinating size bee.  This will allow your card to still open but have a pretty inside as well. 
• Finish off by adding two red rhinestones next to the sentiment.

See how to let your paper do the talking

If you have bright, distinctive paper and you don't know what to do with it, I have the perfect card idea for you today, using the Silhouette Scenes stamp set!

Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

The stamp set is pretty but it becomes a WOW when you pair it with the See a Silhouette paper:

See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
$11.50

The key to big patterns on paper is to let it shine. The rest of your choices should be subtle because the paper is already a stand out. In the card below the stamped images are one color, a darker color choice so that the images wouldn't be lost against the designer paper. Add a bow in a corresponding color from the paper and this card is done. (easy peasy!)

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Silhouette Scenes (149223)
• Card Stock –Whisper White (100730); Mossy Meadow (133676)
• Ink – Mossy Meadow (147111)
• Misc. – See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper (DSP) (149443); 3/8” Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon (149444); Stitched Rectangles dies (148551); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Mossy Meadow: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, folded in half for card base; 3” x 4-1/2”
• Whisper White: 5-1/4” x 4”; 4” x 2-3/4”
• DSP: 3-1/2” x 1-7/8” (2); 3-3/4” x 1-1/2” (you choice of patterns)

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp girl swinging and Thoreau quotation on Whisper White cardstock and die cut with Stitched Rectangles die (2-1/2” x 2-1/4”).  Die cut Mossy Meadow cardstock with Stitched Rectangle die one size larger (3-7/8” x 2-5/8”).  Layer pieces together.
2. Layer large Whisper White cardstock on folded card base.  Adhere DSP to card.  Attach stamped piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Make a bow with Crinkle Seam Binding and attach with a Mini Glue Dot.

What a rare blessing this pretty card is

Yes, this blog title is another play on words and I am quickly popping by today because the card I want to share with you uses the Rare Blessings stamp set for the main image. If you love to color this is the set for you! 

A wonderfully detailed orchid just for you to give to a friend. The Rare Blessings Stamp Set also comes with great sentiments in a beautiful font.

Here's how to make this card. 

Supplies:

• Stamp sets: Rare Blessings (149241), Well Said (148796)
• Card stock: Balmy Blue (146982), Shimmery White (101910)
• Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Miscellaneous: Stitched Rectangles Dies (148551), Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder (150665), Balmy Blue Combo Stampin’ Blends (148544), Granny Apple Green Combo Stampin’ Blends (147274), Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blends (144586), Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins (146933), Granny Apple Green ½” Textured Weave Ribbon (146920), Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Snips (103579), die-cutting machine

 

Measurements:

• Balmy Blue card base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” then folded on the crease with the Bone Folder plus a piece about 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
• Shimmery White: 3-3/4” x 5-1/2” plus scrap at least 2-1/2” x 2”
• Ribbon: about 2-1/2”

Instructions:

1. Stamp the orchid image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Shimmery White taking care to align it for later die-cutting.
2. Color in image with Stampin’ Blends. Outline the flowers and leaves in the dark color then color in and blend with the lighter version of the same color.
3. Using the Stitched Rectangle die that is about 3-3/8” x 4-3/4” die cut the orchid image.
4. Using the rectangle that is one size larger than in step #3 cut out Balmy Blue card stock piece then run through die-cutting machine using Stylish Scroll embossing folder.
5. Adhere the two rectangle pieces to one another with SNAIL Adhesive
6. Stamp sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Shimmery White scrap so it aligns just above the shorter side. Using the rest of the card stock as a handle, trim sentiment off so it’s narrow – about 3/8” then trim ends so it’s about 2” wide. Using Mini Glue Dots, center then adhere sentiment on top of ribbon then trim ends of ribbon, with Paper Snips, so it’s peeking out on each end about 1/8”
7. Attach orchid front piece to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Using Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, lightly brush all the orchids to make them shimmer.
9. Using Mini Glue Dots on the back of the ribbon, affix to card front so it extends off the right edge of the orchid piece.
10. Affix 3 sequins to front of card.

You need to try our welcome home challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is so much fun because it is basically wide open! 

 

Yes, it looks like fall but doesn't have to be. Yes, it looks like you should use a set with a house in it but you don't have to. It could also be a welcome card....or not!

When I saw this challenge I knew immediately I wanted to use my Snowfront stamp set. This challenge made me think of a scene with a house it in and the fall colors in the challenge helped me decide to add a tree with falling leaves. 

Have you seen the Snowfront set? It looks like it is designed for Winter scenes, but is it?

Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set
$22.00

I decided to use fall colors: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Soft Suede. Add a touch of Crushed Curry and matching layers and here's what you can get:

Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge and see what you can created. If you want to see what the other crew members created for this week's challenge, click here.