Nutz about Stamping

See how I turned this simple card sketch challenge into something beautiful

 Today's  Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is really simple - and leaves you wide open for using all your crafting products:

What I really love about a card sketch is that you can follow it exactly as it appears or you can go wild and crazy and use the layout as inspiration. When I first saw this challenge I knew exactly what I was going to feature on the card front. 

My Hello, Irresistible designer series paper:

You cannot easily see the pattern I chose from the photo above but I promise you it's in this pack. And when I pulled it out to use, I realized that the pattern is vertical not horizontal like the sketch challenge indicates. So I chose to go a tiny bit wild and turn the sketch on its side so that I could the vertical pattern. 

The phrase on my card comes from the Irresistible Blooms bundle...

and the die used for the phrase comes from the Something Fancy dies:

Tip: click on any of the product photos to link over to my USA store!

My card took only a few minutes to create and I love how it turned out!

What can you create using this week's card sketch challenge? If you want to see what the other crew members created this week, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew website.

 

 

Want to see how to bring spunky elegance to your handmade cards and scrapbook pages?

The Beautiful Thistle bundle in the January – April Mini Catalog features a great selection of stamps and dies that enable you to create a varied selection of thistles. There are dies to cut out the stamped images and detailed dies to build up thistles from the different pieces.

This set will bring spunky elegance to your handmade cards and scrapbook pages. The realistic floral imagery is ready to color using your favorite coloring techniques and tools. Add a sentiment and you’re ready to give a card with words of encouragement, strength, and gratitude.

The stamped images are beautiful line drawings that enable you to color them in a variety of different ways. So whether water coloring, markers or even pastels are your favourite coloring medium of the moment, you will love these stamps.

The project today has been created from a card sketch. Sketches are always a great starting point for your creativity. You don’t have to stick rigidly to the layout, you can always change the shapes and orientations on a sketch if that works better for you.

The Favored Flowers pack was one of the Level 1 Sale-a-Bration choices until the end of February. As well as the beautiful floral designs, there are also some generic coloured prints in this pack, including Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia patterns which are perfect for this project. If you missed out on earning this paper pack for free, try this card sketch idea using paper that you already own. 

The card features a Fresh Freesia card base with a Blackberry Bliss designer series paper mat on top. The larger square is a piece of Fresh Freesia designer series paper. The large Thistle has been stamped onto a square of Basic white card. It has been coloured with Old Olive and Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends. A Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend has been used to add some highlights to the thistle at the bottom of the petals and at the base of the thistle where it meets the leaves.

The texture image stamp has been stamped around the edge of the Basic White card in Fresh Freesia ink. A bow of white twine is stuck to the thistle with a glue dot.

The sentiment is stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink. Thinking of You is such a useful sentiment, whether someone is having a rough time, or you just want to send a “just because” card.

The card insert features a simple stamped thistle in Blackberry Bliss ink. You could also repeat this on the envelope.

Now is your turn to have a play with this card sketch. Whether you use this Beautiful Thistle bundle or choose different products from your Stampin’ Up! Collection, have fun with it.

Here's how to impress everyone with this cool and unique fun fold

Today I have a very unique fun fold idea to share with you, one that will be fun to send to close friends  and family members. I will be using my Irresistible Blooms bundle and matching Hello, Irresistible paper:

The Irresistible Blooms set features gorgeous floral designs and sentiments in an elegant font, and is  perfect for all-occasion projects to say hello or thank you and to make smiles bloom. Combine the images as you wish on your project—pair the flower image with a greeting on a card front, add the stamped leaf image for a fuller and more detailed image, or use the leaf image repeatedly as to frame one of the greetings. The set is also great for coloring opportunities like the emboss resist technique. 

From elegant botanical and floral designs to beautiful color washes, the Hello, Irresistible designer series paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects.

Here's the fun fold (called Curtain Call) I am going to show you how to create:

 

Another view: 

Here's what you need to make this card - and don't miss my video tutorial below, showing you how!

Supplies

Stamp set: Irresistible Blooms (bundle and save #161150)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" 
        Hello, Irresistible: 
                (2) 6/8" x 5 3/8"
                (2) 1 3/8" x 5 3/8"
                (2) 7/8" x 5 3/8"
                (1) 2 7/8" x 5 3/8" 
        So Saffron: 3" x 2" 

Misc: Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (161139); All That Dies (159058); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Fine Tip Glue; Simply Scored (122234); Bone Folder

Here's my video - I hope you will try this new fun fold idea!

Wow: Perfect for handmade cards or gift packaging for children and adults

Today I have another fun idea to share with you. It's a bit unusual because it does not feature what you might expect from the Hello Ladybug stamp set:

The set includes adorable ladybug and flower images, as well as friendship-themed greetings. Perfect for handmade cards or gift packaging for children and adults alike, you can mix and match the images and greetings to create customized projects.

Ready to see this fun idea? 

This card is easy to create and only takes minutes. Here's what you need and how to make it at home. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Hello Ladybug (157693)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Basic Black (121045)
• Stamp Pads – White Craft (147277), White Craft Refill (101780), Daffodil Delight (147094)
• Misc. – Watercolor Pencils Asst 1 (141709), Best Label Punch (158885), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½” (score at 4 ¼”); small scrap for sentiment
• Daffodil Delight: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Basic Black: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”          

Instructions:

1. Start with your largest flower, and stamp randomly over the entire piece of Basic Black cardstock, using your White Craft Ink.
2. Fill in the blank areas with the smaller flowers—also in White Craft Ink.
3. Let dry. Once dry, color in the center of the flowers with the Daffodil Delight Watercolor Pencil.
4. Stamp sentiment in Daffodil Delight ink and punch out using the Best Label Punch.
5. Assemble your card as shown. The sentiment is adhered with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.  Card layers are adhered with Stampin’ Seal.

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.

Here's a simple card sketch challenge that has so many possibilities

Are you a fan of polka dots or any kind of dots? Well then you will have lots of fun with this week's card sketch: 

My original intention was to use my Dots and Spots die but that quickly changed when I spotted one of the patterns in the new Hello, Irresistible paper pack - only available online! 

From elegant botanical and floral designs to beautiful color washes, this paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects - I did both in my card today. 

Product colors: Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam

Can you spot the pattern with the vertical dots? That sold it for me! I wanted to keep the paper as my focus point so decided to keep the rest of my card quite minimal. 

And you guessed it: it is now your turn. Give our polka dots sketch challenge a try and see what you can create. 

Want to see what the other crew members created? Then click here to hop over to the Paper Craft Crew website for a quick look. 

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 time to give a colorful card that no one will forget. And it's easy with this kit!

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

DETAILS

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This kit includes: 

• 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
• One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
• 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
• Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
• Gold, pearlized embellishments.
• The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
• Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete. 

Click here to order this gorgeous kit! 

Here's the unboxing video that Stampin' Up! created:

 

 

See how to take 3 paper prints to make beautiful cards

Have you noticed that Stampin’ Up! has been designing papers that work with their punches and dies? The first few times I was a bit skeptical that just cutting images out of paper would allow me to create a beautiful card. It sounded something like what I did in grade school.

But no more, especially with Stampin’ Up!’s newest online-only suite: Hello, Irresistible. When I saw the samples that they showed in their introductory flyer about this suite, I knew I had to see if I could create cards that I liked just as much as theirs. Success! And I did it with die-cut images.

 

 

This card is made with several products from the new suite of products. The Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper is the background. The stamped splash marks and the die-cut image in the center are also from the suite. But what I’d like you to focus on for this article are those beautiful flowers. The flowers and the leaves aren’t stamped – they’re die-cut from prints in the same paper set as the background layer. The idea for this card came from a square card in one of the Stampin’ Up! product flyers.

 

 

This card is also based on a card in a Stampin’ Up! flyer. And those flowers and leaves are also die-cut from the same set of papers. No fancy stamping and embossing here. Just some quick and easy die-cutting! Let me show you how. 

 

Let's focus on three of the prints in the Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper set that’s now on sale.

 

 

This first sheet has images you can cut with both floral outline dies in the Irresistible Blooms Dies. There are three of the larger flowers available to cut and four of the smaller flowers. You can take this entire 6” x 6” sheet of paper and run it through the full-size Stampin’ Cut ‘n Emboss machine. Notice how the color of this print moves from yellow to pink. There are several different colors of flowers that can be cut.

 

 

The sheet is the same print as the first, but colored mostly with a darker pink. When you cut from this paper, the flowers are going to be a bolder color than when you cut from the first sheet.

 

This is one of two sheets with leaves that you can cut with three of the dies in the Irresistible Blooms die set. You can actually get all three dies onto the paper at the same time for one run through the cutting machine. I didn’t try to count the number of leaf sets you can get from this. It’s a lot!

 

Here’s a list of all the products used to make the two cards:

 

 

• Basic White Thick Cardstock, 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, folded at left (card base)
• Floral style leaf print paper from Hello, Irresistible set, 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
• Basic White Cardstock, 4” x 5-1/4”, die cut with circle dies from Irresistible Blooms set
• Flower and Leaf prints from the Hello, Irresistible set, for die-cutting flowers and leaves
• Soft Succulent Ink for stamping the splashes and sentiment onto the card front
• Soft Succulent rounds from the 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds set
• Multipurpose Glue, or adhesive of your choice (Use some small dots of Multipurpose Glue on the back of the die-cut dots on the rings around the inside edge of the circular die-cut)

 

 

• Daffodil Delight Cardstock, 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, folded at left (card base)
• Pink and Yellow watercolor print from Hello, Irresistible paper set, 4” x 5-1/4”
• Floral and leaf prints from the Hello, Irresistible paper set, for die-cutting flowers and leaves (the small set of leaves is on the inside of the card)
• Basic White Cardstock for die-cutting line and circle image; 4” x 5-1/4” for inside the card
• Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, large scrap for stamping and die-cutting
• Stylish Shapes Dies, for die-cutting sentiment label
• Soft Succulent Ink, for stamping sentiment
• Irresistible Blooms Bundle, for die-cutting flowers and stamped sentiment
• Soft Succulent and Pale Papaya rounds from 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds set
• Adhesive Sheets for use when die-cutting line and circle image
• Multipurpose Glue, or adhesive of your choice
• Stampin’ Dimensionals, for attaching sentiment label

 

Here's the perfect fun fold to brighten someone's day

Today I want to show you another fun fold idea - this card features a unique design twist on the popular easel card. I will be using my Desert Details bundle and Delicate Desert designer series paper. Shall we get started?

Add the warmth of the desert sun to you cards using the desert flowers, pottery patterns, and cheerful sentiments in the stamp set. It has four fun sentiments perfect for brightening anyone’s day; no occasion needed. Add even more beauty with a desert flower or two. The long images are great as borders or frames, or you can stamp multiples to create a longer image or background. 

 

Although the background layer could be plain and then decorated, I decided to go for something different and use my Delicate Desert paper: 

 

The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use them as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. 

Here's my card - top view and side view! Don't miss my video tutorial underneath the supplies list - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Stamp sets:  Desert Details (bundle 160532)

Ink: Petal Pink; Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Delicate Desert: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

        Basic White: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″; 2 3/4" square; 2 3/4" x 2"

        Calypso Coral: 3″ x 4 1/2″ scored at 2″ and 4″; scrap piece at least 4" long and 1" wide
        Petal Pink: (2) scrap pieces at least 4" long and 1" wide

      

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stampin' Dimensionals; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Simply Scored; Brushed Metallic Dots (156506); Something Fancy Dies (160424) 

 

Here's my video: enjoy! 

This brand new collection is perfect for helping you welcome back spring

The sun is out again (finally), the days are still cool BUT the flowers are starting to come out. So it's time for a very appropriate card challenge! 

 

Spring is my favorite season of the year - to me it means renews, growth, warmth and beauty - all of which I enjoy so much.

When I thought about this challenge, I decided to use a brand new Collection that you can order as of today! It's called: Hello, Irresistible! 

If you love florals stamps AND if you love heat embossing, then this is the collection for you! It is also perfect for pastels and softer colors on your projects - very Spring-like indeed.

Here's my card idea, using all of the products in this collection: 

Now it's your turn. What Spring cards can you create using the supplies you have on hand? Come back tomorrow to see the rest of my announcement - and a PDF of even MORE products that are available beginning this month! 

Tip: if you want to see what the other Crew Members created for this week's challenge, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

Try this clever fun fold with its 2 additional elements

Yes, I have another fun fold card idea to share today - this one has 2 additional elements to it which makes it fun (and easy) to create. I decided to use my Decorative Borders stamp set for the main element. Did you even see this stamp set in the catalog? I overlooked it at first so maybe you did too:

Arthur Wesley Dow said, "Great art should come from the harmony of two lines." You’ll certainly find harmony in the lines of the Decorative Borders set. It includes flowers, leaves, and lines that you can use as borders, corners, and more. Stamp them in black to make a bold statement, then add colour with your favourite colouring technique - which is what I will be doing today.  You’ll love the look of these delicate line-art flowers on your cards and other creations.

As I am in a 'Spring' mood right now I right away gravitated towards my Dandy Designs paper pack - remember this pack will retire forever on 28 February! Learn more about how to earn this paper pack for free here. 

 

Need patterned paper that can be used for any season or occasion? The Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper is the one for you. It includes versatile patterns such as plaids, polka dots, and stripes. Make this paper the background for a card or scrapbook page. Or cut it into strips or accent pieces. However you use this paper, it will make any creation look 'dandy' (ha). 

Here's what you need to make today's card. 

Stamp set: Decorative Borders (160153); Framed Florets (161815)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

• Balmy Blue: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″; 1 1/8" x 2 7/8"  score at 2-3/4″ and 6-3/4″
• Dandy Designs: 5-1/4″ x 2-1/2″; 5 1/4" x 1" 
• Basic White (in pocket): 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″; 2 3/4" x 1"; 5 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Misc: Dandy Designs designer series paper (160836); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends; Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends; Simply Scored; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987)

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

Be sure to watch all the way through my video to catch my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Grab your green ink pads and then make this beautiful card too

Today's project is gorgeous and yet easy to make, thanks to the Forever Fern stamp set and 3 green ink pads! 

 

Create cards and accents with the detailed leaves in the Forever Fern set. Use them with the versatile sentiments for any project.  This is a Distinktive** stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images. (Tip: this stamp set is also available in French.) 

***Patent Pending

Here's what you can make at home: 

Here's how to make this card.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Forever Fern (152559)
• Card Stock – Thick Very Vanilla (144237); Very Vanilla (101650)
• Stamp Pads – Bermuda Bay (147096); Old Olive (147090); Garden Green (147089); Evening Evergreen (155576)
• Misc. – Deckled Rectangle dies (159173); Sponge Daubers (133773)

Measurements: 

• Thick Very Vanilla: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, scored and folded at 4-1/4” for card base
• Very Vanilla: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” plus scrap for sentiment

 

Instructions:           

1. On quarter sheet of Very Vanilla, stamp foliage from Forever Fern, mostly on left side and bottom. Start with largest stamp and Bermuda Bay ink, stamping along bottom and left side, overlapping slightly and stamping twice without re-inking for depth of color.  Repeat with next largest stamp (thinner leaves) and Garden Green, stamping less times.  Repeat with next largest stamp (round leaves) and Old Olive ink.  Stamp spots in Evening Evergreen all over previously stamped images.
2. Die cut with largest die from Deckled Rectangles. Sponge edges with Bermuda Bay ink.  Adhere to folded card base.
3. Stamp sentiment on scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock with Evening Evergreen ink. Die cut with the 3” x 1-1/2” die, close to one end.  Move die to other end and cut again to make a smaller shape.  Sponge edges with Bermuda Bay ink and adhere to card.

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.

2 score lines and an interesting twist inside, how easy is that

Today I have another fun fold card idea to share, one with a clever twist inside. I will be using my Delicate Desert paper

 

 

and my Desert Details bundle. 

 

Infuse your crafting with desert serenity with the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper. The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use the patterns as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. This paper will warm your crafting hehe!

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Pale Papaya, Petal Pink, Soft Succulent

The Desert Details stamp set contains four messages to cheer everyone up, on any occasion or just because. Let the warm desert sun shine through your creations with these desert flowers, special patterns and uplifting messages!  With a desert flower or two your creation will be even more beautiful! The long motifs will certainly come in handy too! They work great as borders or frames, or stamp them several times to create a background, for example.

My one big tip for today's card layout is to be careful choosing your paper pattern so that the layout matches the design. I explain more in my video below. 

Here's my card and see below to a complete listing of supplies, measurements and ordering numbers, along with a video tutorial showing you how to make this lovely card. 

 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Desert Details (bundle, 160532)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Calypso Coral: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
        Delicate Desert: 5 1/4″ x 12″, scored at 4″ and 8″
        Basic White: 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"; 1 1/4" square' 1" x 3 3/4"; 4 6/8" x 3 3/8" 
        Petal Pink: (2) 5 1/4" x 1" ; 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" 

Misc: Simply Scored, Paper Trimmer, Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (1760521); Bone Folder; Gold Faceted Adhesive-backed Sequins (160536); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video: enjoy! 

 

 

 

 

Want to see the perfect way to preserve your wonderful life memories?

I have shared a lot of project ideas using the Dainty Delight bundle and Dainty Flowers designer series paper. Today I want to show you another way to use this combination, as a way to preserve your wonderful life memories with friends. 

In case you weren't aware of Dainty Delight and Dainty Flowers, let's start there:

Little flowers send a big message when you use the 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.

The main feature on today's project is 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!

Creating a memory page is super easy thanks to the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper. Let one of the elegant floral designs in this paper pack be the feature on your page and add coordinating layers and colors to match. This page looks complicated but only takes minutes to make, ready for those friendship memories you want to preserve forever.

 Note: This paper pack is only available (as supplies last) through the end of this month and then will retire forever. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Framed Florets (161815)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); 2022-24 In Color 12x12 Cardstock Assortments (159203); Old Olive (100702); Rich Razzleberry (115316); Daffodil Delight (119683)
• Stamp Pads – Rich Razzleberry (147091)
• Misc. –Stampin’ Seal (152813); Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper* (160834) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Meadow Dies (155852)
  
  *Free with a $50 product order (until 28 February, while supplies last)

 

Measurements:  

• Starry Sky: 12” x 12”                         5 ½” x ¾” 
• Old Olive: (2) 4 ¼” x 5 ½”          (3) 5 ½” x ¾”
• Rich Razzleberry (2) 5 ½” x ¾”
• Dainty Flowers 6” x 6”
• Daffodil Delight 3 ¼” x ¾”      
• Basic White: 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"
  
  

Instructions:

1. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere Dainty Flowers layer onto to Starry Sky 12”x12” base.
2. Using Stitched Rectangles dies, die-cut 2 Old Olive Stitched Rectangles. Adhere to bottom of memory page.
3. Adhere 3 three strips of Starry Sky paper to card base using Stampin’ Seal.
4. Ink phrase using Rich Razzleberry ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangle. Adhere to Daffodil Delight strip. Attach to memory page using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Using Meadow Dies, die-cut 3 Old Olive, 2 Rich Razzleberry and 1 Starry Sky wildflowers. Trim and adhere as shown in memory page photo. (insert Meadow Dies photo)
6. Create double bow using Baker’s Twine. Adhere on top of wildflowers using Mini Glue Dot.