Nutz about Stamping

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.

Think you know how to layer?

If you want create a card that looks super difficult to make, then you need to know how to layer to create that effect. What makes today's card really eye-catching is the Bird Ballad laser-cut cards:

Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin
$18.00

These cards come with a lovely tin to hold everything and when your supplies are all used up you still have the tin for future projects, storage or as a gift container. 

These laser cut cards (12 in a pack, with envelopes) have a completely see-through front and to make them a stand-out you can adhere a piece of cardstock behind so that the lace die-cuts pop!

Like this!

The bird elements were cut (yes, with scissors) from the Mosaic Mood designer series paper, a fun and easy way to create card embellishments! Add a strip of Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim tied in a lovely bow, a phrase banner, and the card is complete. 

Here's everything you need to know to make this card at home:

Supplies: 

Stamp Sets:  Bloom & Grow (149229)

Ink: Terra Cotta Tile (150086)

Cardstock: Terra Cotta Tile (150884), Very Vanilla (101650) 

Misc.: Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper – DSP (149478), Die-Cutting Machine, Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim (149593), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin (149595), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Measurements:  

• Terra Cotta Tile: 5 ¼” x 4”
• Very Vanilla: 4 ½” x ¼” – for banner
• Lace Trim: 12”

 

Instructions:

1. Adhere Terra Cotta Tile piece to inside of laser-cut card using Liquid Glue. TIP: use small dots of glue all around the inside of laser-cut piece and then carefully lay down solid piece. Turn over and smooth with side of your hand to make sure it is adhered well.
2. Using Terra Cotta Tile ink stamp “forever starts today” and then flag each end to make a banner piece.
3. Adhere banner piece to card.
4. Tie Lace Trim around top layer of card and tie a bow on right-hand side. The top of the trim will be right under the stamped sentiment.
5. Carefully cut out two hummingbirds from DSP. You will want one with beak facing to the right and one with beak facing to the left.
6. Adhere right facing bird to card using SNAIL. Adhere left facing bird to card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Position so the beaks on both birds touch

This new stamp set will make you laugh

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

Over The Moon Cling Stamp Set
$20.00

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

 

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

Want to purchase this fun new set? Click here. 

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

Supplies: 

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

 

Measurements:  

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

 

Instructions:

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

How to send sunshine wishes and itty bitty wishes

I love clean and simple card ideas. Why? They appeal to my eye and my sense of design. I have always believed that clean and simple cards are elegant and artistic. 

What is your favorite design style? Leave me a comment under this post to let me know because I want to help you out with ideas each week!

Today's card uses one of my favorite stamp sets: Itty Bitty Greetings. 

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

 

There are 32 stamps in this set featuring sentiments for every occasion. It is simply a must-have set for your collection. 

Pair up Itty Bitty Greetings (using your favorite phrase) with Sunshine Wishes and the Floral Romance paper and you end up with a gorgeous clean and simple card. I love the Floral Romance paper with its soft, elegant designs for weddings, anniversaries, and more, including printed vellum for layering and hand-cutting accents.

Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.00

Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies
$27.00

 

Here's the perfect card to send sunshine wishes and itty bitty wishes! 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Itty Bitty Greetings (146667 clear, 146664 wood)
• Card Stock (CS) – Petal Pink (146985); Whisper White (100730)
• Ink Pads – Petal Pink (147108)
• Misc. – Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (148586); Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies (141489), Pretty Label Punch (143715); Sponge Dauber (133773); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755) 

 

Measurements:  

• Petal Pink CS: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored in half at 4-1/4”; and a scrap for die cutting
• Whisper White CS: 5 3/8” x 4 1/8” layer; 5 1/4” x 4” for the inside; and scraps for die cutting and punching
• DSP vellum: 5 ¼” x 4”

 

Instructions:

1. Burnish the fold in the card base using a Bone Folder.
2. Stamp the sentiment in Petal Pink ink onto a scrap of Whisper White CS, cut it out using the Pretty Label Punch, then ink the edges in Petal Pink using a Sponge Dauber.
3. Die cut a heart from Petal Pink CS and one from Whisper White CS.
4. Glue the 5 3/8” x 4 1/8” Whisper White layer onto the front of the card base.
5. Adhere the sentiment onto the vellum layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Glue the two die cut hearts onto the vellum layer.
7. Glue the vellum layer onto the Whisper White CS layer, putting glue only behind the pieces attached to the front, and one teeny tiny dot of glue behind each corner.
8. Glue the 5 1/4” x 4” Whisper White CS onto the inside of the card.

How to create a Valentine for your manly man

Are you looking for a more masculine Valentine idea for your 'manly' man? I have a fun idea to share with you today - it is really easy to create and you man will love it especially if he loves hot-rods, choppers or loves to build things. 

What makes this Valentine masculine? First, the colors chosen: Crushed Curry and Tranquil Tide. The neutral is Very Vanilla which adds an antique neutral feel. 

The Geared Up Garage bundle and Classic Garage designer paper continue that masculine tone; don't you love the patterns in the designer paper? 

Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle
$48.50

Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

And because this is a Valentine's Day card for your manly man, a new hearts are in order too, using the Be Mine Stitched framelits. If you want to order these products click on any of the product photos to link over to my online store. 

Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies
$35.00

And here's the masculine Valentine - what do you think? I think the phrase is super fun and your man will love it! Under the card photo is a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Have fun! 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Geared Up Garage (148590); 
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Tranquil Tide (144246); Very Vanilla (101650); Silver Foil (132178)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Gray(149165) 
• Misc. – Classic Garage Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (148482); Garage Gears Thinlits Dies (148521); Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies (148527); Dimensionals (104430);  Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309); Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106)

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry:8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Tranquil Tide: 5 ¼” x 4”; scraps for hearts 
• Very Vanilla : Scraps for hearts 
• Silver Foil:  Scraps for die cut
• DSP:                       5” x 3 ¾”

  Instructions:

1. Start with die cutting your hearts.  If you want to make them easy to adhere, I recommend using the adhesive sheets –put your cardstock on it and then cut.  (I keep a container with cardstock that I’ve add the sheets to just for this purpose!)  Cut out the ones in both Very Vanilla and Tranquil Tide.  Choose the sizes you prefer (I used the 2 medium sized ones with the scallops –cut them out  together with the smaller one inside the larger one to get the heart frame.  For the green ones I used the 3 largest ones without the scallops).  
2. Die cut out the foil piece. (I also used the adhesive sheets on the back )
3. Stamp the sentiment on the Very Vanilla solid stitched heart using Basic Gray ink.
4. Attach the background hearts in whatever direction you choose by either removing the adhesive sheet backing or fine tip glue pen.
5. Attach the heart with the sentiment using dimensionals.
6. Attach the silver foil die cut on the top of the sentiment heart.
7. Stamp the inside with either an anniversary or valentines sentiment.  (If you prefer to add a sheet of very vanilla to the inside, cut a piece 5 ¼ x 4” and then stamp your sentiment)  

These adorable animals make sensational Valentines

Valentines don't have to be serious and frilly all the time. The adorable animals in the Hey, Love stamp set make sensational Valentines too!

Hey Love Cling Stamp Set
$19.00

 

If you have primary school children this set is perfect for teacher Valentines, class Valentines, or a Valentine for grandma and grandpa. 

The card below is full sized. We also have two other sizes of cards with envelopes to consider, along with our 3" x 3" envelopes for mini cards:

Whisper White Narrow Note Cards & Envelopes
$8.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
$6.50

Whisper White 3" X 3" (7.6 X 7.6 Cm) Envelopes
$9.50

 

All these options can be considered depending on who is creating the Valentines and who they are for. Plus these super cute animals can be used for other themes as well: birthday, get well soon, etc. 

Note: this is the week to order the Hey Love stamp set so that you have time to make a pile for Valentine's Day! 

Hey Love Valentine

Here's how to make this cute Valentine:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets –Hey Love (148644)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Daffodil Delight (119683); Lovely Lipstick (146970)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Call Me Clover Blends Markers Combo Pack (147282); Daffodil Delight Blends Markers Combo Pack (144603); Lovely Lipstick Blends Markers Combo Pack (147281); Pumpkin Pie Dark Blends Marker (144577)
• Misc. – Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:  

• Lovely Lipstick: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”. Score and fold at 4-1/4”.
• Daffodil Delight: 5-1/4” x 4”. 
• Whisper White: 4-1/2” x 3-1/4”

Instructions:

1. Glue Daffodil Delight Cardstock to the Lovely Lipstick Cardstock.
2. Using Memento Ink, stamp the alligator image in the center of the Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp one bird image sitting on the alligator tail and a 2^nd bird image to the left of the alligator. Color all three images using the Blends Markers. 
3. Stamp the sentiment below the stamped images using Memento Ink. 
4. Glue Whisper White Cardstock to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Add Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots to the two bottom corners on the white layer.

See my favorite bundle in the Occasions catalog

I wonder if you can figure out what my favorite bundle is in the Occasions 2019 catalog? (smiles) It's a Piece of Cake! (wink)

Ok enough with being silly. I simply love this bundle (page 18) - you simply stamp, color, punch/cut, assemble and you are done. I also love the images - they have a very modern feel, don't they?

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

 

How many occasions can you see as possibilities? I see: wedding, birthday, friendship, engagement, anniversary...what am I missing? Tell me in the comments below this post and I will add your ideas to my list. 

What is your favorite Stampin' Up! color? I changed with the seasons but for now my favorite is Highland Heather so I chose this color to feature on my card below. And as I am a Lemon Lime Twist addict I used a touch of this on my card as well. 

Isn't this super cute? If you want to make this card at home, place an order HERE at my online store and then follow the instructions below. 

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Piece of Cake (148610)
• Card Stock – Highland Heather (146986), Whisper White (100730)
• Ink: Lemon Lime Twist ( 147145), Highland Heather (147103), StazOn Jet Black (101406)
• Misc. – SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Big Shot (143263), Layering Circles framelits (141705), Magnetic Platform (130658), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack* (149623), Blender Pens (102845), Tear & Tape adhesive (138995)

Measurements: 
Highland Heather: 5 1/2” x 3 3/4”; 2 3/4” square; 2 1/2” x 6/8” (phrase)
Whisper White: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”;  5 3/8” x 3 6/8”; 2 1/2” square; 2 1/4”  x 1/4” (phrase)

Highland Heather ribbon: 4 1/2” strip

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Whisper White card stock in half to create card base. 
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, adhere Highland Heather card stock to Whisper White card base.
3. Wrap Highland Heather ribbon around Whisper White card stock layer and adhere to back using Tear & Tape adhesive. Adhere this card layer to card front using SNAIL.
4. Ink cake stand and card top using StazOn ink and stamp onto Whisper White square. Color cake and stand using Blender Pens, and Lemon Lime Twist and Highland Heather ink pads. 
5. Die-cut cake using Layering Circles framelit. Die-cut Highland Heather using scallop circle framelit. Adhere cake circle to scallop circle using SNAIL. Adhere cake layer to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Ink phrase using Lemon Lime Twist ink. Stamp onto Whisper White strip. Layer to Highland Heather using SNAIL. Adhere to bottom of card front using SNAIL. 

* FREE Sale-a-bration 2019 product choice 

How to create a beautiful Better Together wedding card

Aren't winter weddings beautiful? I have attended a few and although spring weddings are lovely because they can be outdoors, winter weddings bring in a completely different look and feel. 

Regardless of the season it is always a good idea to create and tuck away a beautiful wedding card and I have the perfect stamp set and video tutorial (below) to show you how!

My go-to set for a variety of occasions is Better Together. Pair this amazing stamp set with the Petal Promenade designer series paper to create a simple, but beautiful wedding card idea. 

Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Granny Apple Green 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon
$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

 

 

I used the above products to make my wedding card - you can click on any of those small photos to link over to my online store to place a product order.

To help you coordinate colors, the Petal Promenade paper has the following:

• Blushing Bride
• Fresh Fig
• Grapefruit Grove
• Highland Heather
• Mossy Meadow
• Petal Pink
• Sahara Sand
• Smoky Slate
• Tranquil Tide
• Very Vanilla
• Whisper White

 I love that this paper pack has Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Sahara Sand and Smoky Slate from the Neutrals Collection - giving you so many options as your starting point! 

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

Better Together Wedding card

Stamp set: Better Together

Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Combo, Petal Pink Combo

Ink: Jet Black StazOn ink, Grabby Apple Green Stampin' Write marker

Paper and cutting dimension:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 2"' 3" x 1 1/2" (for flowers)
          Blushing Bride: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
          Petal Promenade: 5 1/2" x 1 1/4" 

Accessories: Granny Apple Green 1/2" Textured Weave ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive

I hope you enjoy my video!

How to create a beautiful card using no stamps

Recently I did a Facebook Live introducing the Petal Passion Memories & More card pack and showing how this pack offers you so much more than for memory keeping. Stampin' Up! has also partnered this card pack with the Petal Passion designer series paper and the Petal Palette stamp set, which are retiring at the end of May.

Great news: these products are currently on sale! Link here to my Online Store and get them while they are still in stock! (click on Last Chance products on the left side bar)

Today I want to show you another Petal Passion card idea, using the card pack. The fun part about my card below is that it requires no stamps or ink! Read on to see how to make this fun card. 

Petal Passion Love card

Supplies

Stamp sets:  none

Ink: none

Paper: Basic Black (121045), Blushing Bride (131198)

Other: SNAIL adhesive (104332), Petal Passion Memories & More card pack (145592), Big Shot (143263), Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (145656)

Measurements    

•   Basic Black:  8 1/2” x 5 /12”
•   Blushing Bride: 3 1/4” x 4 1/2” 

Instructions

1. Fold Basic Black to create card base.
2. Embossing Basic Black card base using Petal Pair embossing folder and Big Shot. 
3. Adhere Petal Passion card to Blushing Bride layer.
4. Add sticker heart.
5. Adhere ‘love you very much’ layer to card front using SNAIL adhesive to complete card. 

How to create a beautiful wedding card for someone special

This is the time of year when those wedding invitations start to arrive in your mailbox so this week I am going to show you how to create a beautiful wedding card for someone special. 

I chose unusual colors for my Floral Phrases wedding card to provide you with an idea that is not the usual. For more of a feminine tone, try pink hearts, for more formal try a black and a white heart, for more of a Valentine tone try red hearts, and so on. Change the phrase to change the theme. 

The Petal Pairs embossing folders offer two different themes as well, as I explain in my video tutorial underneath my card. 

 Floral Phrases Wedding card

Stamp sets: Floral Phrases (141767), Heart Happiness (145769)

Ink: Wisteria Wonder

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 5 1/4" x 4"; 4" x 1/2"
          Wisteria Wonder: 4" x 3 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Petal Pair embossing folder (145656), Glitter & Epoxy Shapes (145632), Bunches of Banners (141488), Lots of Love Box framelits (145653), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Sometimes you need to hold on to hope

Sometimes you need to hold on to hope - or offer the idea to someone you care about that hope can make a difference. The gorgeous Hold on to Hope stamp set used to make today's card was designed by a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - another million dollar achiever! 

What I love about this set is that it is not only about hope. It is about remarkable events, friendship, love, and more. 

Did you know you can pair the Hold on to Hope set with the Cross of Hope framelits dies and save 10%? (use order number 145970) Quickly cut crosses (four!) in a variety of sizes and styles with the Big Shot and these Framelits dies. The detailed cross die adds subtle embossing but does not cut. 

Hold On To Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Cross Of Hope Framelits Dies
$27.00

 

This card has a monochromatic flavor to it, using only Powder pink with a touch of Smoky Slate as an accent. It looks complicated but is not at all, thanks to your Big Shot. See my full set of instructions under the card photo. 

Supplies: 

 

• Stamp set: Hold on to Hope (145776 Wood or 145780 Clear)
• Paper – Powder Pink (144244); Whisper White (100730), Smoky Slate (131202), Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack (144131)
• Stamp Pads – Smoky Slate (131179)
• Misc.- Powder Pink ½” Finely Woven Ribbon (144134); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372); Big Shot (143263); Layering Ovals Framelits (141706); Cross of Hope Framelits (145654); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Powder Pink 5 ½ x 8 ½, 2 ½ x 3 ½ 
• Whisper White 5 ¼ x 4, 2 x 3, scrap for sentiment
• Smoky Slate 2 ¼ x 3 ¼ 
• Fresh Florals DSP – 2 ½ x 4

 

Instructions:

1. Wrap a 6” piece of the ribbon around the white layer and secure it to the back.  Add this to the card base. 
2. Add DSP where shown.
3. Ink sentiment in Smoky Slate and stamp on the scrap of white, crop with coordinating framelit.
4. Crop the Smoky Slate oval, the white stitched oval and the cross. 
5. Layer these together and add to the card with dimensionals. 
6. Add sentiment over the cross.

Learn how to create stunning background layers

This week the Paper Craft Crew has a fun tic-tac-toe card map challenge for us to try! I decided on the middle row: oval - elements of springtime - clean & simple.

This decision was easy for me because right away I knew what I wanted to create, using the new Springtime Foils specialty designer paper and Blossoming Basket stamp set! Plus I have a thing for clean & simple cards. 

 First, have a look at the card map challenge - which row would you pick (vertical, horizontal or diagonal)?

Here are some of the products I used to create my card - you can click on any of these products photos to link over to my online store: 

Blossoming Basket Clear-Mount Bundle
$0.00

Sponge Brayers
$8.00

Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Corduroy Ribbon
$8.00

Springtime Foils card

You might be wondering how I got the Navy color on the Springtime Foils paper - I used a sponge brayer and my Night of Navy ink - simply ink up the brayer and roll back and forth over the paper until you get a clean layer of ink on the paper. Then take a paper towel and rub off any excess ink. Let dry for a few minutes (not long at all!) and your layer is complete. 

Then I simply finished off with a strip of Night of Navy corduroy ribbon and the phrase from the Blossoming Basket stamp set. Clean & simple!

If you love card map challenges, check out the last few that I participated in: here, here and here!

Painted with Love for a stunning butterfly

Today I have a gorgeous card idea that looks complicated but is actually quite easy to create! The simple but elegant Beautiful Peacock background was created using a stamp set you can earn for FREE and there is an easy trick for the gorgeous butterfly too! And don't miss the tips I have under the card photo to help you make this card at home!

Here's what was used to create this card - click on any of these items to head over to my online store: 

Beautiful Peacock Photopolymer Stamp Set
$0.00

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Love Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack
$9.00

Butterflies Thinlits Dies
$27.00

 

 Beautiful Peacock Butterfly card

 

Supplies: 

• Beautiful Peacock (147239)
• Stamp Pads: Calypso Coral (126983)
• Paper: Flirty Flamingo (141416), Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Painted With Love Specialty Designer Paper (145580)
• Misc.: Bold Butterfly Framelits (138145), Butterflies Thinlits (137360), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Love Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack (145588), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Flirty Flamingo: Card Base 5 ½” x 8 ½”        
• Basic Black: 2 ¼” x 3 ¼”, 1” x 5 ½”
• Painted with Love:   2 ¼” x 3 ¼”, ¾” x 5 ½”
• Tinsel Trim: 16”

 

Instructions:

1. Adhere the black strip to the bottom of the card. 
2. Attach the ¾” strip of Painted with Love over the black piece.
3. Ink up the Peacock feathers stamp in Calypso Coral ink and stamp it on the cardstock base at an angle going from the top right corner down to the center.
4. Ink up the stamp again and stamp in the lower left angling up to the center.
5. Cut the outline butterfly In the normal way.
   
   Tip for cutting the detailed butterfly. Place the magnetic platform in the Big Shot, place one cutting pad on top. 

Place the die cutting side UP on the cutting pad. 

Place the cardstock on top of the die. 

Place a well used plate that has started to curve on top so the ends are going up. The curve plates will roll with the cutting side of the die giving you a better cut.

6. Adhere the patterned paper butterfly shape to the card with SNAIL adhesive.
7. Adhere the detailed black butterfly cut out on top with a glue dot.
8. Tie the tinsel trim around the card and tie. Trim the ends.
9. Give this card to a friend!

Spotlight this stunning designer paper to wish someone the best

Here's another new product coming soon in the Occasions Catalog - it's called Sweet Soiree Specialty designer paper! This paper pack is part of an amazing suite of products that you will love - including a stamp set, Baker's Twine, ribbon, decorative masks boxes and embossing folder and more!

**Remember that the Occasions Catalog goes live on January 3rd and you will be able to place your first order that day too!

I love the new Sweet Soiree paper pack because it has a textured look added with Silver foil on one side and hand-painted designs on the other side. 

Here's my Sweet Soiree card - save this blog post so you can make it some day soon! The phrase on the card below is from another new stamp set - I will save that news for another day. 

I love hearing from you - please post your comment under this blog post!

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets: Petal Palette (145785 - wood, 145788 - clear)
• Card Stock: Powder Pink (144244), Whisper White (100730), Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Paper (145564)
• Ink: Basic Gray (140932)
• Other: Powder Pink Woven Ribbon (144134), Metallic Enamel Shapes (141678)

 

Measurements:  

• Powder Pink: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Sweet Soiree paper: 4” x 3”           
• Whisper White: 4” x 5 1/4”

 

Instructions:

1. Attach the designer paper to the bottom of the Whisper White cardstock as shown.
2. Wrap the ribbon around this layer and tie it in a knot.
3. Attach the Whisper White layer to the Powder Pink card base.
4. Using Basic Gray ink, stamp the greeting as shown.
5. Add the silver heart Enamel Shape.

How to create a beautiful wedding gift bag

Today I have a gorgeous wedding gift bag idea that is such fun to create and will amaze that special bride and groom! 

Here's what was used to create this bag - click on any of the photos to order these products at my online store:

Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Bouquet Bunch Framelits Dies
$30.00

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

Beautiful Bouquet is one of three stamp sets I highly recommend be considered for your Starter Kit! Want to learn more about joining my team and choosing products for your starter kit? Go here to learn more! 

 Don't miss the list of products below this gift bag photo!

 

Stamps
• Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set

Paper
• Calypso Coral Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Pool Party Cardstock
• Tranquil Tide Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

Ink
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories and Tools
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Big Shot™
• Bouquet Bunch Framelits
• Mini Treat Bag Thinlits