Nutz about Stamping

How to support frontline responders and communities

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of their "Making a Difference" program they are offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and Stampin' Up! will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download (15 pages!) is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you!

You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects, like the one below. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. 

Two organizations are recipients of the proceeds for this effort:

The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund: Learn more about WHO here.

United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund: Learn more about United Way here.

How about a quarantine-tini?

Supplies:

• Stamp Set – Share Sunshine PDF; Ornate Style (152572) 
• Cardstock – Blushing Bride Cardstock (131198); Old Olive Cardstock (100702); Soft Sea Foam (146988); Whisper White Cardstock (100730); Whisper White Thick Cardstock (140272)
• Stamp Pads – Soft Sea Foam Ink (147102); VersaMark Ink (102283)
• Stampin’ Blends – Old Olive Combo (154892); Poppy Parade Combo (147275)
• Misc. – Lovely Labels Pick A Punch (152883); Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (151775); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132); Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Rectangles Stitched Dies (148551); Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690), Best Dressed designer series paper (DSP) (151319); die-cutting machine

Measurements: 

• Whisper White Thick: 4 1/4” x 11” scored at 5 1/2”
• Whisper White: 4” x 5 1/4”; 3 3/4” x 5”
• Old Olive: 3 3/4” x 5”
• Blushing Bride: 2” x 3 5/8”
• Soft Sea Foam: 2 1/2” x 3 5/8”
• DSP: 4" x 2 1/2" 

Instructions :

1. Color the Olives with the Stampin’ Blends.
2. Fussy Cut the Martini with your Paper Snips.
3. Stamp the Scrolled Design on the Soft Sea Foam Cardstock with Soft Sea Foam Ink.
4. Stamp the Dots on the Blushing Bride Strip with VersaMark Ink.
5. Heat Emboss with white Stampin’ Embossing Powder.
6. Die Cut the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle.
7. Emboss the Old Olive Cardstock.
8. Die cut the Sentiments with the appropriate Dies & Punch.

Assemble the card:

1. Fold and burnish the Whisper White card base with a bone folder.
2. Adhere the Best Dressed DSP strip to the Old Olive Layer.
3. Adhere the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle on top of the Best Dressed DSP.
4. Adhere the Martini with Mini Dimensionals.
5. Adhere the Sentiment Rectangle beside the Martini with Mini Dimensionals.
6. Adhere the Sentiment 2 to the Blushing Bride Mat.
7. Adhere the Assembled Sentiment 2 layer to the Old Olive layer.
8. Adhere the assembled Old Olive Layer to the Blushing Bride Card Front.
9. Adhere the completed Card Front to the Card Base.
10. Adhere the Inside Sentiment to the Inside Layer.
11. Adhere the Inside Layer to the inside of the Card Base.

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of their "Making a Difference" program they are offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and Stampin' Up! will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download (15 pages!) is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you!

You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects, like the one below. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. 

Two organizations are recipients of the proceeds for this effort:

The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund: Learn more about WHO here.

United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund: Learn more about United Way here.

How about a quarantine-tini?

How to add visual interest to your patterned paper

In today's card and video I am excited to introduce a brand new bundle called Tasteful Touches. I got the bundle because two stamps in the set caught my eye and the dies are ah-mazing!

The card I created was inspired by a card in the new Annual Catalog, which you will be able to download on 3 June here on my blog. I spotted a paper technique on the sample card and realized that I haven't shown it to you before. So today is the day! This technique shows you how to add visual interest to your cards and you can use the technique using your favorite papers. 

I also want to introduce a new pack of designer paper: Forever Greenery. I love the patterns and colors in this pack:

• Garden Green
• Just Jade (new In Color!)
• Pear Pizzazz
• Pretty Peacock
• Shaded Spruce
• Soft Sea Foam

Watch my video below as I show you all the patterned paper in this pack, along with the paper technique. 

Tasteful Touches thank you card

Stamp set: Tasteful Touches bundle (154098)

Ink: Versamark; Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 2"
        Pretty Peacock: 1 1/4" x 3 1/2"
        Forever Greenery: 5 1/2" x 4"

Other: Forever Greenery designer series paper (152492); White Embossing Powder (109132); Heat Tool (129053); From My Heart Faceted Gems (151154); die-cutting machine

Here's my video: watch for bonus tips along the way. 

 

Better fasten your seatbelt because this new Annual Catalog is fantastic and the new In Colors??? (groan, gotta have it all) Head back here on 3 June to download the catalog to your desktop, OR, if you prefer a paper copy, ask me how to earn one for free!

You need to try this simple, timeless layout idea

Today is a national holiday in the Netherlands and I am enjoying a day off by taking some time for me. I had a lovely sleep in, went for a walk, did a bit of reading and now it's time to offer you some crafting inspiration. 

I also have a fun plan for later today. I am going to do a Facebook Live showing you my first new Annual Catalog order. The box arrived yesterday and it is sitting on my crafting table tempting me. But I am going to wait and open it with you so that you can enjoy the thrill I experience. 

If you are a flower lover then I am pretty sure you are going to love the new Ornate Garden suite. The images in the suite are detailed and the bundled dies are, yes, to die for! I am especially keen on the Ornate Garden Specialty Paper; as you will see in the photo below the paper has gold foil design on some sheets. The designs seem a bit old fashioned to me and the color combos are gorgeous. The Ornate Garden suite was offered early - for all of us to enjoy. Unfortunately the pandemic hit and these products are on hold right now (sad face). 

So why not save today's card idea until your bundle arrives and then you will have fun trying this layout? Tip: while you wait, try this layout idea with other products you have on hand - I think it is simple and timeless. 

The sentiment on this card serves a double purpose - as a thank you or as a friendship card idea. 

Ornate Thanks card

Here's how to make the card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Ornate Thanks (149471)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (121045); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads –Poppy Parade (147105)
• Misc. – Stitched Rectangles (158551); Poppy Parade Blends Duo (147275); Petal Pink (147272); Flirty Flamingo Blends Duo (147278); Light Smoky Slate Blend (145054); Daffodil Delight Blends Duo (144603); Granny Apple Green Blends Duo (147274); Dimensionals (104430); Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Paper (152488); Gold Foil Paper (132622); Basic Rhinestones (144220)

Measurements:                         

• Whisper White: 4 ¼” x 11” and 3 ¾” x 5” for mat and ¾” x 2 ¾” for sentiment piece
• Gold Foil: 3” x 4 ¼” and scrap for Stitched Rectangle        
• Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Paper: 2 7/8” x 4 1/8”

Instructions:

1. Attach your white mat using Tape
2. Color Designer Paper using your assortment of Blends
3. Attach finished colored piece to the Gold mat and add to the center of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Stamp Sentiment on White sentiment piece and add to the cut out Foil rectangle using Tape.
5. Mount to the center of your image
6. Add Basic Rhinestones as shown

Where I get my crafting ideas from (part seven)

Today I want to share a seventh idea to show you where I get my crafting ideas from. I get ideas from my embellishments. 

Every time Stampin' Up releases another catalog, I end up buying a lot of embellishments and love to use them. 

Today's ideas come from the In Color Faceted Dots:

2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
$3.90

 

 

 

 

This pack is retiring very soon - look at the discounted price - WOW! There are five colors in the package: three sizes of each color in three different sizes. 

• Pretty Peacock
• Purple Posy
• Rococco Rose
• Seaside Spray
• Terracotta Tile

I challenged myself to make a five cards, using each of the colors in the pack. I chose to use my Daisy punches for my cards - the layout would be similar but each card is a bit different:

Daisy Punch
$18.00

Medium Daisy Punch
$16.00

 

I love these punches - they make quick floral embellishments for cards! I don't have a lot of gift tags/cards tucked away so decided I would create five of these to tuck away for a variety of occasions. 

Gift Tag 1 = Terracotta Tile

I also used some leftover Mosaic Mood designer paper and punched two daisies for the front. 

Gift Tag 2 = Pretty Peacock

For this gift tag I used the retiring Label Me Bold stamp set for the background image, and stamped it three times using Pretty Peacock ink. 

Gift Tag 3: Rococco Rose

On this gift card/tag I embossed the front of the card and the punched a Rococco Rose and a Whisper White daisy. I added the strip of Whisper White across the front of the gift card for added contrast. 

Gift Tag 4 = Purple Posy

On this gift tag I embossed a layer of Whisper White using the Tin Tile embossing folder. Then I punched one large daisy and two small daisies for my floral image. 

Gift Tag 5 = Seaside Spray

For my final gift card, I used a stamp from the Daisy Delight stamp set and stamped it across the top and bottom of my card. Then I added a Seaside Spray/Whisper White flower for the front. 

I hope that these cards gave you some inspiration and that you will have a close look at your embellishments to see what inspiration they can provide. Happy crafting!

How to rock a card and save tons of time

Yes, it's that time again - a Paper Craft Crew card map challenge! I love card maps because I am always happy with what I create and I also love saving tons of design time. 

For me, the most challenging part of making a card is the time it takes to figure out a layout. Well not with card maps. The layout is figured out for us and all we have to do is create. 

This week I started with choosing my paper - the daffodils are coming up, the sun is shining and spring is on its way (soon I hope!) so I decided on a piece of Best Dressed designer series paper. 

Best Dressed 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

The sheet of paper I chose then helped me decide on the card base color and layer colors - I selected some of the colors in the paper design: Daffodil Delight, Purple Posy, Blackberry Bliss and Mint Macaron. 

For the leaves, I used my leaf punch and I decided to stamp a Daffodil Delight flower from the Perennial Birthday stamp set because I thought it matched the flowers in the paper. The flower I punched out as well and then it was time to figure out the square layers. I thought that I would stamp a phrase instead of an image as I didn't want to visually compete with the patterned paper. And as I feel that I will be using a lot of 'get well soon' in the near future I used the phrase in the Healing Hugs stamp set. 

Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$22.00

Healing Hugs Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

 

Here's my card - I am so pleased with how it turned out:

Here's a side view of my card:

If you want to see what the other crew members made for today's card map challenge, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

 

Where I get my crafting ideas from (part six)

Today I have another idea to share with you, that helps me get ideas for my crafting. From my paper scraps! 

If you are like me you are a scrap-a-holic too. This blog post shows you how to use up some of these scraps; most important right now because pretty soon the Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog will retire and the next catalog will have bunches of new delicious papers to buy! 

For each of the cards below, my idea was to begin with Whisper White as my card base. But as I considered how to use my scraps I decided that a plain white background would be too stark. I looked through my stamp sets and spotted the Waterfront stamp set.

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

 

 

 

Can you see the Splatter stamp image? That's what I chose for my cards. 

Sample one:

This card uses up some leftover Golden Honey paper from Sale-a-bration. I love the patterns and the gold foil inlay in these papers! I used some of the paper strips and created this card:

I also used the Honey Bee bundle for the honey bees and hive - the perfect combo. 

Sample two:

My second sample copied the same layout. I used some left over Peaceful Poppies paper for my strips (five strips this time) and my Painted Poppies and Timeless Tulips stamp sets.

 

I stamped and then colored the poppies and leaves using my Stampin' Blends. 

Sample three:

This sample uses up some other left over Sale-a-Bration paper, called Pleased as Punch. I love the colors in this paper pack! The fun part about the strip of paper that I chose is that it already looks like stripes!

I again used my Timeless Tulips stamp set and splatter stamp. Easy!

Card four:

My final sample is something a bit more masculine in design. I used left over pieces of the Country Club designer paper and my Sailing Home stamp set. For this sample I used Garden Green as my card base - with the same layout and splatter stamp.

The phrase on my card comes from the coordinating Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack. 

I hope that my cards in this post gives you some inspiration to attach your stash of left over papers and create something fun today too!

Where I get my crafting ideas from (part five)

Today I want to show you another way I get crafting ideas - from the product suites in our catalogs. In this blog post I want to show you a several ideas using the Magnolia Lane product suite, on pages 36-39. 

Magnolia Lane Suite Bundle
$134.75

 

 

 

The photo above shows you everything in the suite, in one cost-savings bundle but, you can buy each product separately too. 

What I want to feature today is part of this suite: the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack:

Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack
$11.00

 

 

 

Note: this card pack is retiring on 2 June OR earlier - as supplies last!

Although it might seem to you that this card pack is for scrapbooking or memory keeping, my ideas today show how you can use this pack for cards too!

Each one of the cards below has been created using cards from this pack:

Sample one:

Simple but pretty right? I added some Baker's Twine (also in the suite) and a layer of coordinating Magnolia Lane paper and my card was done. 

Sample two:

This card is similar to the one above but I layered the card onto one of the Magnolia Lane Large Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes. I love the silver rectangle on the card base as it makes the card I attached really stand out. Again, a piece of Baker's Twine and the card was done. 

Sample three:

This pretty thank you card has a layer of the Magnolia Lane paper and one of the flower stickers from the card pack. 

Sample four:

This card features one of the larger 4" x 6" cards in the pack. I trimmed it down to fit a card base, added the stamped and layered phrase oval and then two flower stickers from the card pack. 

Sample five:

This is my fave! I love the Petal Pink card base, which I stamped for added interest. Then the usual layered card and then to complete this card I added two stickers: one that is a flower and the second one is the border sticker at the bottom of the card base.

I hope you now see that the Stampin' Up! card packs are very versatile and will give them a try soon! You won't be disappointed. 

Let me show you how to use beautiful paper

Today's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge has a couple of unusual elements: 

The two paper strips add visual interest and the angles of these strips catch the eye. 

When I started to work on a card for this challenge I decided to use up some designer paper for the card layer, rather than a white layer that I stamp on. I dug through my paper stash and found a left over piece of Lily Impressions designer paper - which was a free choice during Sale-a-Bration earlier this year. This paper is no longer available but that's ok. You should be using up your stash too so I hope you will use my card idea as inspiration. 

I also decided to use my Layering Ovals dies and a phrase from the Stitched All Around (retiring 2 June) stamp set. You may have noticed that the Layering Ovals are also retiring. There is a reason for that but I cannot share it just yet!

Stitched All Around Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$19.00

Layering Ovals Dies
$35.00

 

 

I stamped the phrase two times using Blueberry Bliss and Lovely Lipstick. Both colors are also retiring (sad face). For the two paper strips I decided to choose two colors from the Lily Impressions paper: Pool Party and Lovely Lipstick. 

Here's my card:

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge head over to the Paper Craft Crew site: here's the link. 

See this fun twist on a Mother's Day card

In today's video tutorial, I am going to show you yet another Mother's Day card idea, this time using the Honey Bee bundle. This card has a fun twist to its layout and anyone who gets this card in the mail will get a nice surprise.

I am so sad that the Honey Bee bundle is going to retire on 2 June (or before if supplies run out!). I have had a lot of fun crafting with it:

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

 

 

I also know that the Mosaic Mood designer series paper is also retiring. Hint: ALL designer paper in the Annual Catalog retires at the end of that catalog year. 

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper
$10.15

 

 

 

I feel that this year I have done well to use up most of my designer paper stash so that there is no guilt when the next catalog goes live and I am loving the new papers there! As a demonstrator we have already had a sneak peek at the new catalog and get to pre-order some products soon. 

Here's my card - I hope you will give this layout a try soon. It's fun and easy and creates a fun 'wow' factor. The video below walks you through it all and provides some bonus tips along the way. 

Stamp set: Honey Bee bundle (153792); Timeless Tulips (151534)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Crushed Curry; Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blend

Paper and cutting dimensions:
      Crushed Curry: 5 1/2" x 4 1/2"; 3" x 10"
      Golden Honey (retired): 4" x 2 1/4"; 1/2" x 2 3/4"; 2 3/4" x 9 3/4"
      Mosaic Mood: 4" x 3"
      Whisper White: 3" x 2 1/2"; 4" x 1 1/4"

Other: SNAIL adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325)

Here's a photo of the card when it is open:

Here's my video - make sure you watch for those bonus tips!

When was the last time you tried this beautiful technique?

If you have been a crafter for a while, like me, there might come a time when you realize that you have forgotten to use some of the paper crafting techniques from years ago. 

Today's card shows you a beautiful and very easy technique: embossing on designer paper. I think what makes this card stunning is the choice of designer paper - See A Silhouette.

See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
$8.05

 

 

 

And now is certainly the time to order a pack at my online store, because it is on sale! See a Silhouette and all other designer papers in the current Annual Catalog are retiring no later than 2 June. Likely before because retiring paper tends to sell out fast. 

If you don't have this paper on hand and need to save up for the next Annual Catalog, then have a look at the paper designs you have on hand. Look for a design that is colorful but not 'in your face'. A sheet of paper that does not have bold designs. I bet you will find one that will work.

Next, it's time to dust off your embossing power and heat tool and then stamp and emboss the beautiful swing image from the Silhouette Scenes stamp set:

Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

 

 

The branch was die-cut from the coordinating Sweet Silhouette dies and Sparkle Glimmer paper. You can't see it in the photo but the tree glistens!

Why not give this card idea a try? It would be perfect for a special birthday or graduation. The instructions are underneath the photo, making this project a breeze to complete!

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Silhouette Scenes Stamp Set (149223); Silhouette Scenes Bundle (151058)
• Card Stock – Rich Razzleberry (115316); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Versamark (102283); Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (147091)
• Misc. – See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper (DSP) (149443); Sparkle Glimmer Paper (146957); Shimmery White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (149511); Dimensionals (104430); Heat Tool (129053); Embossing Buddy (103083); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Sweet Silhouettes Dies (149541); 3/8” Crushed Curry Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (149444)

Measurements:  

• Rich Razzleberry: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”                       3” x 2 1/4”
• Whisper White: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”           scrap for sentiment (Stitched So Sweetly Dies)                                     4 x 5 ¼ for inside of the card
• DSP:                         5 1/4” x 4”     
• Sparkle Glimmer Paper: 4 ¾ x 3 ¾     

Instructions:

• Fold Rich Razzleberry card base in half.
• Die cut the Detailed Branch die from the Sweet Silhouettes Dies from the 4 ¾ x 3 ¾ Sparkle Glimmer Paper.
• Treat the DSP with Embossing Buddy to prepare for heat embossing.
• Stamp the little girl in the swing onto the DSP with Versamark ink. Cover image with Shimmery White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and Heat Set. Attach the die cut tree branch with liquid glue. Add to Whisper White layer. Trim off any tree branches or leaves that overhang.
• Attach the card front to the card base
• On Scrap of Whisper White stamp, the sentiment from the stamp set and die cut using one of the stitched scalloped rectangles die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. Add a little of the 3/8” Crushed Curry Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon in the middle of where the Sentiment will go with adhesive.
• Attach sentiment to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Embellish with a few Rhinestones Basic Jewels
• Take the 5 ¼ x 4 piece of whisper white and stamp the same little girl image on the inside of the card with Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink and the sentiment that says Keep Dreaming. Attach to the inside of the card base.

Want to see where I get my crafting ideas from? (part three)

Today I want to share another way that I get crafting ideas. This idea come from using what I have on hand but using a minimal number of products. 

Recently I challenged myself to come up with a bunch of ideas using one set of products and very few colors. I chose the Good Morning Magnolia bundle. The bundle has two stamp sets and one set of corresponding dies:

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle
$63.75

 

 

 

Along with this bundle I chose three ink pads and the same in card stock:

• Petal Pink
• Mossy Meadow
• Memento Tuxedo Black

Instead of using the ink pad colors (keeping the black) you can substitute the ink pads for the same color Stampin' Write markers. It's all a matter of preference.

I also used up some leftover pieces of the Magnolia Lane designer series paper (which comes with the entire product suite should you choose to purchase that before it retires on 2 June - I assume):

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

 

I came up with five different cards using these products. 

Idea One: for this sample I also used my Stitched Shapes dies. If you don't own these, no worries - just created two plain layered squares. 

Idea two: For this card I die-cut several petals and layered them to create a flower. If you look closely you can see that I also stamped the background of the card base. 

Idea three: For the background layer I used a piece of vellum and a sticker tag from the Magnolia Lane Memories & More card pack. If you don't own this pack, no worries - simply use a left over piece of the Magnolia Lane designer series paper. 

Idea four: This card uses the Layering Ovals dies for the phrase. If you don't own these use punches or simply cut rectangle layers instead. 

Idea five: This pretty card uses one of the sticker embellishments from the Magnolia Lane Memories & More card pack. If you don't own this pack, no worries - simply create a second flower embellishment and use it instead. 

I hope that these five cards give you inspiration to see what you can create using what bundles, inks and paper you have on hand. If you have a moment, let me know which card is your favorite out of these five - by leaving a comment under this blog post. 

Learn how to make this beautiful fancy fold card

In today's card and video I am going to show you a fun fancy fold Mother's Day card idea using some of the products from the Peaceful Poppies suite:

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

I also used the Timeless Tulips stamp set for the lovely Mother's Day phrase:

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$18.00

 

 

 

 

 

This fancy fold card idea is really easy if you cut all the layers first and get everything laid out and ready to adhere. As I mention in my video if you don't have a scoring board it is still easy to make this card using a pencil, ruler and bone folder, or lay your ruler down your card and use it as a fold guide. If there's a will there's a way, right? 

 

Fancy Fold Mother's Day card

Stamp sets: Timeless Tulips (151534); Painted Poppies (151599)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 2 1/4" square; 2 1/4" x 3/4"; 5" x 4" (inside layer)
        Poppy Parade: 11" x 4 1/4"; 2 1/2" square
        Peaceful Poppies paper: two pieces 2 1/2" x 4"; there pieces 3/4" x 3 3/4"
        Old Olive: three pieces 1" x 4"
        Rich Razzleberry: two pieces 4 1/8" x 2 3/8"

Other: Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (144602)Peaceful Poppies designer series paper (151324); Layering Circles dies (141705); Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL adhesive; Peaceful Poppies Sequins (optional 151325); Tear & Tape adhesive (138995); die-cutting machine

Here's my video and after you have had a look keep scrolling down to see a second, easier card idea that has the same basic structure. 

As promised on my video, I created a second and simpler card idea using the Bird Ballad paper. It is highly likely that this paper will retire on 2 June so order it now so that you don't see that disappointing 'sold out' notice in my online store:

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

 

Here's that card:

 If you'd like to see more fancy fold cards, please leave me a message in the comment section under this post. I love hearing from you!

How to combine products to make a pretty Mother's Day card

In today's video I am going to show you a really pretty Mother's Day card idea. You can also take this idea and make it an anniversary card, wedding card, birthday card and so on. 

What makes this card so pretty? A variety of techniques:

• the embossed layer
• the die-cut window
• the 3D daisy
• the stitched phrase
• the white-on-white effect

I combined many products to make my card; here are the basics that I used:

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$18.00

Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies
$35.00

 

 

I also used three punches - to create a quick and easy daisy:

Daisy Punch
$18.00

Leaf Punch
$16.00

1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch
$6.00

 

Combine the above products and here's what you can create! Note: I added a video below so you can how to make this card, step by step, including bonus tips along the way!

Mother's Day Daisy card

 

Stamp set: Timeless Tulips (151534)

Ink: Granny Apple Green

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 5 1/4"; two 3" squares; 2 3/4" x 2"
        Granny Apple Green: two 2" squares
        Daffodil Delight: scrap

Other: Basket Weave 3D embossing folder (151797), Daisy punch (143713); 1/2" circle punch (119869); Leaf punch (144667), Stitched Rectangles dies (148551), Layering Circles dies (141795); Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL adhesive, die-cutting machine

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

How to make a really fun Easter card

In today's video and project idea, I am going to show you a really fun way to make an Easter card when you don't have an Easter themed stamp set. 

To help me make my card I used the Itty Bitty Greetings and So Many Stars (now retired) stamp sets. I love Itty Bitty Greetings because it has so many phrases for so many different occasions!

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

 

 

 

I also used some of my In Color designer series paper - did you know that you can purchase a pack of designer paper for each color collection and In Color series? With each pack you get 40 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 2 double-sided designs in 5 In Colors. Each sheet in the pack is 6" x 6". 

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I already wrote, I used the So Many Stars stamp set for my background. This set, sadly, is retired but no worries: you can use your favorite background stamps on your card design. 

Here's my card and as promised in my video, I have created a second idea with a repeating pattern. See below!

Stamp sets: Itty Bitty Greetings (151331); So Many Stars (retired)

Ink: Purple Posy

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Purple Posy: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" square
        Granny Apple Green: 3" square
        Pineapple Punch: 3" square
        Petal Pink: 3" square
        Balmy Blue: 3" square
        Pineapple Punch designer paper: 5 1/4" 1 1/2"
        Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/2" x 3/4"

Other: Mini Glue Dots, Pineapple Punch 1/8" Grosgrain ribbon; SNAIL adhesive, Classic Label punch (141491); Daisy punch (143713)

Here's my second card idea - one that is a bit 'softer' visually. This card uses only two colors and a repeating pattern. Which card do you like best? Leave me a comment below to let me know. 

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

 

How to send a lovely message from your heart

You’ve heard about music to the ears. The Music from the Heart Stamp Set is music to the eyes! Pair these musical images with any phrase to make a greeting card that sings with sincerity. This stamp set can be used all year long. This stamp set was inspired by a Stampin' Up! Million Sales Achiever (demonstrator) - how cool is that.

First let's have a look at this fun stamp set:

Music From The Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

 

 

 

 

 

So cute right? And the card I have for you today is paired with a stand-out paper pack called See A Silhouette. I love the bright colors and unique patterns. 

See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

Ready to see the card idea? Here it is, complete with instructions under the photo. Why not give it a try?

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Music From The Heart (151674)
• Card Stock – Pacific Point (111350); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper (DSP) (149443); Layering Ovals Dies (141706); Poppy Parade Dark Blend (146879); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Clear(141897); Silver Metallic Thread (138402); Paper Snips (103579); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Pacific Point:               8 1/2” x 5 1/2”          Scrap for Oval
• Whisper White:           5 1/4” x 4”
• See A Silhouette DSP: 5 1/2” x 2”                Scrap for guitar              

Instructions:

• Fold 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” Pacific Point card stock in half to create card base
• Stamp sentiment in the lower right corner of the 5 1/2” x 4” piece of Whisper white. Adhere this layer to the card base
• Cut the Designer Series Paper and adhere to the card to the right
• Cut the oval form Pacific Point card stock using the Layering Ovals Dies. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals
• Stamp the guitar in Memento black ink. stamp the bottom of the guitar using the treble clef stamp and then add the top of the guitar by lining up with the bottom.  You may want to practice this first on grid or scrap paper to get the hang of it.
• Fussy cut the guitar
• Color the heart on the guitar with Poppy Parade Blend and set aside
• Add snail to the oval where the base of the guitar will sit. Wrap the silver thread around your fingers several times, cut, scrunch and attach to the oval.
• Add Dimensionals to the back of the guitar and adhere to the oval.
• Add Wink of Stella to the heart