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?

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. 

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. 

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. 

Hope is the power to make all things possible

Isn't that such a beautiful phrase? If you don't know where this comes from, have a look a the Power of Hope bundle - which is FREE with a $100 order:

Power Of Hope Bundle
$0.00

 

 

 

 

Not only do I love the images and phrases in this set, I love the Stone 3D embossing folder that is part of the bundle. I see so many uses for the embossing folder, well beyond the Power of Hope stamp set.

Recently I saw a Power of Hope card idea online and that card gave me the inspiration for my card today. I chose Real Red as my accent color because of the Asian feel to the stamp set. Plus red symbolisms good luck and one of phrases could be used for engagements, weddings, a new job and more. 

I feel my card is super easy to create - what do you think? (don't miss the instructions under the photo)

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Power of Hope bundle (152318 – FREE with a $100 order)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Real Red (102482); Basic Black (121045); Vellum Cardstock (101845)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Watercolor Pencils (141709); Blender Pens (102845); SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924); die-cutting machine

Measurements:  

• Basic Black: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”                       2 ½” x ¾”
• Whisper White: 2 ½” x 3”                    2 ¼” x ½”
• Real Red 2 ¾” x 5 ¼”   
• Vellum Cardstock 2 ¾” x 3 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Fold Basic Black cardstock in half to create card base.
2. Using die-cutting machine emboss Real Red layer using the Stone 3D embossing folder (included in Power of Hope bundle). Adhere to Basic Black card base using SNAIL.
3. Ink pagoda image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White layer. Color using Real Red watercolor pencil and Blender Pen.
4. Adhere Pagoda layer to Vellum Cardstock layer and then to card base.
5. Ink phrase using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White layer. Adhere to Basic Black layer and then to card front.
6. Add three Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to card front to complete card.

Why not send a heartfelt Valentine to someone special

This is the final week to purchase your favorite Valentines products so that they arrive in time for Valentine's Day. I have such a cute Heartfelt project idea to share with you so that when your new products arrive you can rustle up a card idea in the blink of an eye. 

What I like about these products is that they can be used beyond Valentines. Think: wedding, love, engagement, affection - on cards, scrapbook pages, journals, baby projects, 3D items and more. 

Heartfelt Bundle (English)
$45.75

 

 

 

 

The punches in the Heartfelt bundle can also be used on the newly released Pleased as Punch paper:

Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

 

Today's card is clean and simple but doesn't really look it with the embellishments and arrows. 

 

Did you notice that the arrows are stamped? No fussy cutting them out! The heart doilies are not die-cut either - you can purchase a pack of them and make several different 'love card' ideas. Don't you just love the color combo too: Flirty Flamingo and Cherry Cobbler (yum!). 

So to sum up, this card is a breeze to make and here's how:

Heartfelt Valentine

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Heartfelt (151417) **

Ink: Flirty Flamingo (147052), Cherry Cobbler (147083)

Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), Petal Pink (146985)

Misc: Heart Punch Pack (151292) **, From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper (151192), Fine-Tip Glue Pen (138309), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Real Red 3/8” Double Stitched Satin Ribbon (151155), From My Heart Faceted Gems (151154), Heart Doilies (151191) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

** Heartfelt Stamp Set and Heart Punch Pack are also available in a bundle (153775) at a 10% discount

 

Measurements: 

• Petal Pink Cardstock: 8 ½” x 5 ½” – card base, score at 4 ¼”
• Whisper White: 5 ¼” x 4” – inside of card, scrap piece for stamping/punching sentiment
• DSP: (pink arrow pattern – 3 ¼” x 2 ½”), (dotted pattern – 3” x 2 ¼”)
• Ribbon: 8”

Instructions:

1. Create card base from Petal Pink cardstock.
2. Using Cherry Cobbler ink, randomly stamp three arrows onto card front.
3. Layer dotted DSP onto arrow DSP using SNAIL and attach to card front using SNAIL.
4. Ink up “Happy Valentine’s Day” stamp with cherry cobbler and stamp onto scrap WW piece. Punch out with non-scalloped heart punch from punch pack.
5. Layer punched image from #4 onto pink or red doily.
6. Create looped ribbon piece and attach to back of stamped unit from #5 and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. Adhere several gems to card front.

 

 

How to create unusual romantic card design

Today Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is all about romance:

And so I thought I would use this as inspiration for an unusual card design. Right away I decided to use the Power of Hope stamp set, that is free with a $100 product order - it is bundled with the Stone 3D embossing folder!

Power Of Hope Bundle
$0.00

 

 

I love this bundle, especially since Japan is my most favorite country I have visited so far. I have been there twice and cannot wait to go back. I love the food, the culture, the kindest of the people, the tranquility....ah, yum. If you know me, you would be a bit surprised that I want to return a third time. I love to travel to new places so yes, this is out of the norm for me. 

When I saw the Power of Hope bundle I knew I had to have it. I find the images a bit romantic so paired up the set with the Well Written dies and the Perennial Essence paper...

Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Well Written Dies
$40.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies
$35.00

 

to make my card for today's challenge:

If you want to see what the other design team members created for today's challenge, click here. 

 

I absolutely love these playful products!

I have already shared a few project ideas to inspire your Valentine's crafting this year and today I am back with another one!

So let's start with the From My Heart Suite:

From My Heart Suite Bundle (English)
$88.25

 

 

 

So yummy - and in a real way with those fun Heart Foil Tins! And when you put them into the oven to bake up a delicious treat, turn to the rest of the products and create this card. 

Although the layout is simple, the diagonal stamping (Crumb Cake ink on Crumb Cake card stock) adds visual interest, as does the black arrow. Tip: carefully place the black arrow so that the heart layer fits on top nicely. 

The stamped and punched hearts are easy-peasy and add a lovely and colorful detail to the card front. Can you figure out where the top heart came from?

Add the My Heart Faceted Gems for the final touch and your card is done - before those baked goodies are out of the oven! 

Heartfelt Valentine

Here's how to make this card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Heartfelt (151427 or bundle: 153775)
• Card Stock – Whisper White Thick (140272); Real Red (102482); Crumb Cake (120953); From My Heart Speciality Designer Series Paper (151189)
• Stamp Pads – Crumb Cake (147116); Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Heart Punch Pack (151292); Real Red 3/8” Double Stitched Ribbon (151155); From My Heart Faceted Gems (151154); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements: 

• Whisper White Thick: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4"
• Real Red: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Crumb Cake 3 3/4” x 5”           

Instructions:

1. Stamp sentiment in Crumb Cake ink at a diagonal across the Crumb Cake layer as shown.
2. Stamp arrow with Memento ink only inking up the point end - stamp. Clean stamp. Ink up the fletching end and stamp making the arrow longer so you’ll see more of it behind the punched heart.
3. Add Real Red ribbon ash shown.
4. Punch detailed heart from DSP and layer on Real Red Scalloped Heart and then to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Add Faceted Gems where desired.

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

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

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

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

 

From My Heart Suite Bundle (English)
$88.25

 

 

 

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

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

From My Heart friendship card

Supplies:

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

 

Measurements:

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

           

Instructions:

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

Could this stunning card be a Valentine?

I think the answer is: YES! Today I have a lovely Silhouette Scenes card that has a lovely shine to it, because it is heat-embossed with black embossing powder. 

As with any of Stampin' Up! bundles you can purchase this stamp set separately, or bundle it with some beautiful and unique dies:

 

Silhouette Scenes Bundle
$52.00

 

 

I love the solid images in the stamp set - they kind of cry out to be embossed don't they? And this card idea doesn't disappoint. If you have never embossed before all you need to get started are four products: ink (I love Versamark for its versatility), a stamp (solid works best as a beginner), card stock (or watercolor paper) and a heat tool. You have already seen the stamp set above, you likely already have card stock at home so here's all you need to add:

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00

Versamark Pad
$9.50

Once you have these products you can made stunning cards like this one. Follow the instructions under the photo to make this card at home. Tip: if you don't own the fun Pigment Sprinkles try a piece of your favorite designer paper instead. 

Silhouette Scenes Valentine

Supplies:

• Stamp set: Silhouette Scenes (149223) *available in a bundle (151058)
• Cardstock: Bermuda Bay (131197), Daffodil Delight (119683), Basic Black (121045), Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612), Whisper White (100730)
• Ink Pad: Bermuda Bay (147096), Versamark (102283)
• Misc: Shimmer Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (149512), Heat Tool (129053), Blender Pens (102845), Pigment Sprinkles (149663), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Stitched Rectangle Dies (148551), Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (143706), Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:

• Bermuda Bay CS: 5.5" x 8.5"
• Daffodil Delight CS: 4" x 5.25"
• Basic Black CS: 3 15/16" x 2 5/8"
• Watercolor Paper: 2 9/16" x  3 3/16"
• Whisper White: 1 3/16" x 1 11/16"

Directions:

1. Fold the Bermuda Bay card base in half.
2. Use a die-cutting machine with the Subtles embossing folder to create texture on the Daffodil Delight layer. Adhere to card.
3. Die-cut the Basic Black cardstock using the 3- 15/16" x 2- 5/8" Stitched Rectangle die. Adhere to card.
4. Take a scrap of Watercolor Paper larger than the die size. Sprinkle a very small amount of Pigment Sprinkles (Bermuda Bay & Daffodil Delight) on Watercolor Paper, and then spray with a Stampin' Spritzer.
5. Let dry or use Heat Tool to dry quicker.
6. Ink the image stamp with Versamark, then stamp on onto Watercolour paper.
7. Sprinkle the Shimmer Black embossing powder on top, then use heat tool to set. TIP: I found that I had lots of spots that missed embossing power so I use and old Blender Pen to pick up Versamark ink from the pad, then colour the empty spots. Sprinkle more Embossing Power and heat set again!)
8. Cut out layer with the 2 9/16" x  3 3/16" Stitched Rectangle Die, then adhere to card.
9. Use a scrap Whisper White cardstock to stamp the greeting using the Bermuda Bay ink pad. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day one

Today is the final day of my Mini Catalog countdown! And to show you some love, I have a fun Valentine idea to share. Valentine's Day will be here before you know it and I am always caught trying to create something last minute. Are you like me? If so, then read on because these lovely products are available to order now. 

This card uses the new From My Heart product suite and is oh so sweet isn't it? Did you know that you can now purchase an entire suite with only one product number? 

From My Heart Suite Bundle (English)
$88.25

 

Now the card photo above doesn't use the entire From My Heart suite but if you love Valentine's or have many happy occasions ahead this year (wedding? engagement party? anniversary) then you can save $$ by purchasing the suite all at once.

Psst: Want to see another Valentine using the same products? Click here!

Here's how to make the above card. Click here if you want to link over to my online store anorder the products used. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Heart Felt Bundle [153775]
• Card Stock – Flirty Flamingo Cardstock [141416], Real Red Cardstock [102482]
• Stamp Pads – Versamark Pad [102283]
• Misc. – From the Heart Designer Series Paper [151189], Real Red Double Stitched Satin Ribbon [151155], White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132], Heat Tool [129053],           

Measurements: 

• Flirty Flamingo: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4, plus scrap for arrow and scalloped heart punch
• DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 and 3 x 4 1/4
• Real Red: scrap for embossed heart           

Instructions:

1. Attach DSP to card front
2. Stamp sentiment stamp and arrow with versamark and sprinkle with embossing powder. Heat set.
3. Punch out embossed heart image and punch out a scalloped heart. Hand cut the arrow.
4. Attach arrow to back of embossed heart.
5. Attach ribbon to scalloped heart
6. Use dimensionals to attach the image to the scalloped heart. Attach to card front.

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

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

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

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

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

Heartfelt Friendship card

Here's how to make this card: 

Supplies:

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

           

Measurements:  

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

           

Instructions:

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

Celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories

Paper Pumpkin’s first kit of 2020 is all about L-O-V-E. Whether you want handmade favors for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or a remarkably romantic wedding, this month’s kit has everything you need to help you celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories.

About the January Kit

Kit details: Makes 20 treat bags + 10 mini cards and envelopes

Card size: 3" x 3" (7.5 x 7.5 cm)

Envelope size: 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" (7.8 x 7.8 cm)

Bag size: 3-1/4" x 4" (8.2 x 10 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Crushed Curry, Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, and Rococo Rose

Coordinating Product

It’s “BEE”-yond question: You can get more from the I’ll Bee Yours kit when you buy the Heart Punch Pack from the 2020 January–June Mini Catalog (coming soon!). Both punches coordinate with the heart stamp in the kit so you can craft for love-filled occasions now . . . and later! Think: weddings, showers, birthdays, and more! 

Celebrate love in style. This kit gives you 20 treat bags, 10 mini cards and envelopes, and “BEE”-yoo-tiful stamps and embellishments.

So make it a “LOVE”-ly year with Paper Pumpkin by subscribing here!

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