Nutz about Stamping

Let's have fun with the shape possibilities for this week's challenge

This week's card sketch challenge has so many possibilities! When I saw it I immediately thought: nope, not squares for me!

I recently got the Framet Florets stamp set and decided to use flowers instead of squares, and to stamp directly on the layer instead of die-cutting each one to pop it up (although that would be pretty). 

The Framed Florets bundle is an early release from the next Mini Catalog and it is gorgeous! If you love to color then this is the bundle for you! 

These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

And that's exactly what I did for my challenge card. I chose the designer series paper and let those colors guide me for coloring the flowers with my Stampin' Blends: 

You know the drill: it's your turn to try our card sketch challenge and see what you can come up with. If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. It's always fun to see our different takes on the same sketch challenge. 

Are you looking to say it all with beautiful flowers that last?

Say it all and more with the BRAND NEW Framed Florets stamp set. These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

Add an unexpected touch to your next handcrafted card with these Framed Florets dies. Use them to quickly and easily die-cut a detailed frame and floral embellishments that are perfectly suited for all kinds of sentiments and greetings. The framed dies create detailed edges on both the outer frame and the inside oval, so none of your valuable paper goes to waste!

Tip: click on the photo above to order this bundle now! 

Here's a pretty card idea featuring this new bundle. Simple but beautiful, right?

Supplies:

• Stamps: Framed Florets (161815) bundle and save 10% (162407)
• Card Stock: Thick Basic White (159229); Evening Evergreen (155574); Soft Succulent (155776); Fitting Florets 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper [DSP] (161814)
• Stamp Pads: Soft Succulent (155778)
• Misc: Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (161822); Tailor Made Tag Dies (155563); Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements:

• Basic White: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
• Evening Evergreen: 1-1/2” x 3”
• Soft Succulent: 1-1/2” x 3”
• Fitting Florets DSP: Evening Evergreen Gingham 1-1/2” x 3”; die cut floral image and a couple fussy cut leaves
• White Twine: 16”

Instructions:

1. Die cut the Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent card stock and the gingham DSP using the 2^nd smallest tag from the Tailor Made Tag dies.
2. Stamp the leaf stamp from the Framed Florets stamp set using soft succulent ink onto the lower left corner of the card front. Stamp it 2 or 3 times so that you can see it peeking out from behind your floral image.
3. Add the die cut tags to the card front.
4. Add the twine to the back of the floral image and add that to the card front using dimensionals.
5. Tuck in a couple fussy cut leaves to fill it out a little.
6. Add three of the gold swirls.

How cute is this set? It's definitely in my top ten of 2022.

l mean how can someone NOT like this super cute Hippest Hippo stamp set and matching Hippo dies? I am so sad that these products will retire on 31 August - that's only 8 days from today! (panic)

 

Tip: click on the stamp set photo to earn it for FREE (with a $50+ product order) at my online store!

Your papercrafts are sure to be right "on point" when you use this set. These playful little cuties practically guarantee smiles all around! Stamp them individually or group them together to make your own bundle of happy, happy hippos! Add one of four fun sentiments, then customize them any way you like: color them using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique, add some embossing powder to add dimension to the ballerina’s tutu, and so much more—you simply can’t go wrong with a cute and hip hippo! Also available in French.

Tip: click on the dies photo above to earn it for FREE (with a $50+ product order) at my online store!

Create all kinds of fun scenes with the die cuts you make using these Hippo Dies. The hippos in the stamp set are ready to have fun! You can show them dancing, snorkeling, boating, playing in the water, dancing in the rain while holding an umbrella, and more—there are simply too many options to name them all! Die cut the pieces then color any way you like for hip little hippos having a frolicking good time on your cards and papercrafts.

We need to play with these products as much as possible. So I have a fun idea for you to try. Pair the hippos with your favorite designer paper patterns - each time your card will look so different. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Hippest Hippos * (159921)
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Fresh Freesia (155613); Basic White (159276); Melon Mambo (15320); Pool Party (122924)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (158822); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (154904); Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (154883); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); All That Dies (159078), Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends (153112); Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894); Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (154885); Hippo Dies * (159928)

*Free with a $50 order

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scraps
• Hues of Happiness: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Fresh Freesia: (3) 3” x 1 ¾”; scraps
• Basic White: (3) 2 ¼” x 1 ½”; 2” x ¾”
• Melon Mambo: scraps

Instructions:

1. Fold Crushed Curry cardstock in half and crease to create card base. Adhere Hues of Happiness layer using Multi-purpose Liquid Glue.
2. Die-cut 3 Fresh Freesia Stitched Rectangles and adhere to card front.
3. Die-cut Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Melon Mambo Flowers.
4. Ink Hippo image using Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Color using Stampin’ Blends. Die-cut. Attach to Fresh Freesia rectangles using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Adhere Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Melon Mambo flowers to card front.
6. Ink phrase using Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Die-cut using Banner die from All That dies pack. Attach to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Celebrate the friends that always make you smile with this playful set

If you are a fan of quirky, playful images, then you are going to love today's fun fold card, using the Glad We're Friends set. 

(click on the stamp set photo to order it at my online store)

This set includes five fun and quirky sentiments that pair perfectly with an animal friend or two. Tap into your pun potential by stamping a cute little corgi with a fan and the message, “I’m blown away by you!” like you see below. The simple line-art images are perfect for adding pops of color customized for each project. Let a loved one know that today is “guinea” be a great day with a guinea pig or two. Keep your crafts lighthearted and fun with so many unique combinations to brighten anyone’s day.

Here's one playful idea - guaranteed to bring a smile:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Glad We’re Friends (158787)
• Card Stock (CS) – Evening Evergreen (155574); Basic White (159276)
• Ink Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. – Lovely Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) (158644); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154904); Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (155521); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154893); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154884); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (159185); Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815); Stampin’ Seal+ (149699); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579); Take Your Pick (144107)

Measurements:  

• Evening Evergreen CS: 4-1/4” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”; 3” x 3”; 2-1/8” x 2-1/8”
• Basic White CS:             4” x 4”, plus scraps for die cutting
• DSP:                                     4” x 4”            

Instructions:

1. Burnish the fold in the card base using a Bone Folder.
2. Glue the 4” x 4” Basic White CS onto the inside of the card base.
3. Lay a 6” piece of ribbon across the DSP layer, wrap the ends to the back, and adhere using Stampin’ Seal+.
4. Tie a second piece of ribbon around the first one, near the left edge, and tie in a bow.
5. Glue the DSP layer onto the front of the card base.
6. Stamp the dog in Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then die cut.
7. Stamp the sentiment in Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then die cut.
8. Glue the die cut dog image onto the 3” x 3” Evening Evergreen CS.
9. Glue the die cut sentiment onto the 2-1/8” x 2-1/8” Evening Evergreen CS.
10. Close the card and line up the 3” x 3” Evening Evergreen CS at the top, centering it side to side, and extending past the top 1-1/4” (to make it 5-1/2” tall overall.)
11. Adhere it using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size – be sure to put adhesive only on the part that overlaps.
12. Adhere the sentiment over the ribbon using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size.
13. Apply three Opal Rounds, in Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen, onto the stamped layers using a Take Your Pick tool.

Celebrate the natural beauty found around the world with this bundle

Today I have a standout card idea, one that features the gorgeous Wonderful World designer series paper which is part of this fabulous bundle:

Celebrate the natural beauty found around the world with this stamp and paper bundle featuring prominent flowers from across the globe. The stamps and paper are designed to coordinate perfectly for handmade cards as beautiful as Mother Nature herself. 

Spend $100 or more to get this exclusive Sale-A-Bration item for FREE! You can select your FREE items at checkout. Click here to link over to my Online store! 

The Stitched Greenery die adds another cool touch to the card: 

Put the paper and the die together and here's what you can make:

So simple but so pretty. Here's how to make it at home:

Supplies:

• Card Stock – Pear Pizzazz (131201); Basic White (159276)
• Misc. – Wonderful World 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (159918); Stylish Shapes Dies (158800): Stitched Greenery (155451); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Basic White: 5 ½” x 8 ½”; 3” x 4 ¼”
• Pear Pizzazz: 1-1/4” x 4"; ½” x 4”
• Wonderful World Designer Series Paper (DSP): ¾” x 4"

Instructions:

1. Die cut the Pear Pizzazz cardstock strips with the Stitched Greenery Die. This will add stitched leaf images all over the strips of cardstock.
2. Using the second up from smallest circle from the Stylish Shapes dies (if the smallest circle is #1, this circle is #2) - die cut the small flower from the Wonderful World Designer Series Paper. Select a flower that coordinates with the colors on the strip of DSP.
3. Adhere the Pear Pizzazz pieces to the 3” x 4-1/4” piece of Basic White. Leaving the same amount of space at the top, bottom, and side.
4. Adhere the DSP piece centered between the two pieces of Pear Pizzazz. (It is easier to get all three strips evenly spaced if you start with the two outside pieces first).
5. Place 5 Dimensionals on the back of the 3" x 4-1/4" piece of Basic White.
   Adhere to the folded card base.
   Place a Dimensional on the back of the die cut circle with the small flower. Adhere to the card front.
6. Place three clear Elegant Faceted Gems around the circle with the flower.

How can a simple card map challenge stump me so badly?

Maybe it's the heat. Maybe it's the 30 hour training I just finished. Maybe...it's too simple? 

 

Who knows. But this map sat there looking at me for hours. Waiting for inspiration to hit me. Which it finally did but only after I rooted around in my stamping supplies for a very long time.

And then I saw my Hues of Happiness product suite - well, bits and pieces of what was left. 

So I decided to go with that, especially since I love that funky die in the Blossoming Happiness dies and wanted to try it on a layer. 

Here's my card.

If you want to see where I got my inspiration from, open the front cover of the Annual Catalog - do you see where my idea came from? 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site. I sure hope the other crew members had an easier time than I did this week! 

See how to send good vibes all year long

So many of you have been asking about Stampin' Up!s new Masking Paper that I had to show you how this new product will help you take your card making to a new level. 

This unique paper can be used to create stencils to help you build layered scenes. To create a stencil, stamp a design on the masking paper and cut it out with scissors, dies, or punches (create as many stencils as you need).

To create a mask, stamp a design on cardstock and once it’s dry, cover with the Masking Paper. Stamp whatever image you want around the Masking Paper without worrying about the images overlapping one another. Once your scene is complete, remove the Masking Paper to find crisp, clean designs. You can also use the Masking Paper to protect your stamped images as you add color with Blending Brushes around the image.

Or: use the paper for color blocking to create spaces where you intentionally want color or don’t want color. Discover new coloring techniques and possibilities with Masking Paper, as illustrated in today's card. 

Today's color blocking card idea also uses the Best Butterflies bundle:

Send good vibes on the wings of butterflies using the Best Butterflies bundle. These playful images were drawn by hand to give them a fun, slightly imperfect look, just right for your handmade cards. Mix and match images in your favorite colors to create a custom kaleidoscope of butterflies. The everyday sentiments in fun fonts work for all occasions, so you can use this stamp set all year long.

Here's just one fun idea to try: 

Supplies:  

• Stamp Sets – Best Butterflies (159114) 
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Soft Seafoam (100867); So Saffron (105118); Pool Party (122924) 
• Stamp Pads – Soft Sea Foam (147102); Pool Party (147107); So Saffron (147109) 
• Misc. – Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Bone Folder (102300); Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173); Build A Butterfly Dies (159119); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Paper Snips (103579), Masking Paper (155480); Paper Trimmer (152392); Blending Brushes (153611); Heart Pearls (159190) 

 

Measurements:   

• Soft Sea Foam: 4 ¼” x 11”, scrap for butterflies 
• So Saffron: 3 9/16” x 4 7/8”, scrap for butterflies 
• Basic White: 2 pieces 4” x 5 ¼”, scrap for sentiment  
• Masking Paper: 4” x 5 ¼” 

 

Instructions:  

1. Fold the card base in half and use bone folder to flatten the fold.  Set aside. 
2. Die cut the 3rd largest deckle rectangle from the center of the masking paper. Save the inner rectangle for a future use.  Peel the backing off the masking paper and adhere to one of the 4” x 5 ¼” pieces of Basic White.  Lightly press the deckled edge to the card stock.  This piece will be trimmed down later.  Use blending brushes to add color to this piece: Soft Sea Form at the bottom, So Saffron in the middle, and Pool Party at the top.  
3. Carefully & slowly peel the masking paper off the Basic White card stock.  Use paper trimmer to trim this piece to 3 3/8” x 4 11/16” (basically, leave an even border of white around the edge). Adhere this piece to the So Saffron card stock.  Adhere this piece to the card front. 
4. Die cut the 3rd smallest deckle rectangle from a scrap of Basic White card stock. Use scotch tape or washi tape to mask sections of the sentiment stamp to create the image shown in the sample using Pool Party ink. 
5. Adhere to the center of the card front using dimensionals. 
6. Die cut 2 butterflies from scraps of So Saffron and Pool Party card stock.  Die cut the same shapes from different colored scraps and use scissors to trim the butterfly center and antenna pieces.  Adhere to butterflies and adhere butterflies to the card front. 
7. Add Heart Pearls to the butterflies and card front as shown on the card front. 
8. Stamp remaining piece of Basic White card stock as desired and adhere to the inside of the card. 

I will share another Masking Paper idea with you soon - so check back often! 

Send good vibes with a burst of butterflies in this beautiful product suite

There’s a burst of butterflies in the Butterfly Kisses Suite Collection, ready to adorn all your crafting projects! The products in this collection are designed to make cardmaking quick and fun. Butterflies, flowers, and eye-catching patterns—this suite has them all. Stamp images in the colors you want, then use the dies to cut them out in seconds. The paper coordinates perfectly with the stamp images—no guesswork!

This bright, vibrant, fun suite jumps off the page, begging you to get creative with it.

Send good vibes on the wings of butterflies using the Best Butterflies stamp set. These playful images were drawn by hand to give them a fun, slightly imperfect look, just right for your handmade cards. Mix and match images in your favorite colors to create a custom kaleidoscope of butterflies. Want to send a message? The everyday sentiments in fun fonts work for all occasions, so you can use this stamp set all year long. Who do you know who’d love to get a butterfly card from you?

It consists of a Photopolymer Stamp and Die Bundle made up of butterfly wings and bodies and accessorising elements. These are not delicate, lifelike images, but fun geometrical shapes and designs.

Along with this bundle, there is a 6” x 6” stack of Designer Series Paper. Alongside the bright butterflies, there are also florals and a great selection of background papers.

The colours in the papers are fresh and zesty and include two of the new In Colors.

Lastly, there are these Fun Flowers Resin Shapes which coordinate with the papers and make a great addition to your projects.

Let’s Create!

For this monochromatic card, a variety of detailed butterfly wings have been die cut from Parakeet Party cardstock, along with butterfly bodies and a strip of the flowers.

These die cuts have then been stuck all over a piece of 14.4cm x 10cm/4” x 5 ¼” Parakeet Party cardstock, trimming off any overhanging pieces. This mat is then stuck to a standard Basic White card base.

A banner of Designer Series paper is cut using the Stylish Shaped Dies and stuck across the centre of the card front. A square of Basic White is cut using the same set of dies and stamped in Parakeet Party ink. A bow of In Color twine is stuck behind the stitched square with a glue dot before the square is added to the card front with dimensionals.

I am sure you are going to want to use these gorgeous butterflies in so many of your projects. They are playful enough for children’s cards but can also be adapted for so many occasions.

This is the perfect way to use up your beautiful leftover paper

This is such a fun card map challenge for the week: 

 

And the perfect way to use up those beautiful paper scraps and retired products like I am doing to do today. 

To help me with my card design I looked through my paper scrap box and spotted a full sheet of the Symbols of Fortune designer paper:

To coordinate I used my Crane of Fortune bundle. If you love this bundle as much as I do, check out more project ideas, here and here. And check out my Crane of Fortune Class of the Month here!

And of course I also used my Layering Circles dies. Here's what I created:

And two more photos, vertical, from different angles.

One:

And two:

And now it's your turn - try this week's card map challenge and see what left-over paper you can use on your card. My motto is 'out with the old and in with the new'. And speaking of new - the next new Mini Catalog is coming soon so let's use up lots of supplies so we can buy more! 

Would you like to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members created for this week's challenge? Click here! 

A beautiful and simple way to wish someone a happy birthday

Once again, this week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge has so many possibilities! 

And it's perfect for digging through your designer paper stash to sue some of it up (getting ready for the next Annual Catalog paper purchases, hehe). 

I have done really well on my paper stash this year; I hardly have any left. I did have a few pieces of the gorgeous Symbols of Fortune paper left so chose a simple pattern for my card. 

Just in case you have not yet seen the Symbols of Fortune paper - yum-o!

I am so sad this paper is retiring at the end of this month. Heavy sigh. 

Right: back to the card map. I decided to change up the layout a bit as I didn't want to cover up the patterned paper. I chose a phrase from the Crane of Fortune stamp set:

I have used this bundle and paper a lot - click here and here to see other cards ideas that I have created.

I layered the phrase, added two die-cut leaves from the Fortune dies (above) and my card is done: 

Simple can be beautiful too! Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge using the stash you have on hand. And if you want to see what the other crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

4 featured images make this card a special challenge

Oh this is a fun one this week! I look forward to the Paper Craft Crew challenges each week; they help me to rethink my crafting style and challenge me to use up my products in new and different ways. 

 

There are so many possibilities, aren't there:

• butterflies .... or not
• 4 different colors.... or not
• Vellum phrase.... or not
• horizontal layout .... or not

I dug around in my stash for a bit and then remembered that the Pierced Blooms dies are retiring when this catalog comes to an end. (sob) I LOVE this pack of dies and all the flowers it can make so I decided to use it for this week's challenge. 

This set of dies was released with a stamp set but I never bought the stamps because this pack stands on its own. And I can use a phrase from my other stamp sets, which is what I did today. 

I chose a phrase from the Tasteful Touches stamp set, also retiring (also sob). 

I also did a little cheat; I used some leftover Simply Marbelous designer paper from Sale-a-bration last month and matched the colors for my flowers. 

Here's my card: 

Now it's your turn; see what you can create for this week's challenge, using what you have on hand. And if you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members made this week, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

See how to take a 1/2 sheet of designer paper and create 3 beautiful cards

I have found that I often purchase designer series paper packs and then months later I have several sheets left and not many ideas on how to use them up. Is this you too? 

 

Did you know that you can take a half sheet of 12x12 designer series paper and create three beautiful cards? Today I am going to show you how to do that using the Symbols of Fortune designer series paper:

 

If you know me at all,  you will know that I love all things Asian. When I saw the Symbols of Fortune collection in the Mini Catalog, I had to have it. 

I love the soft, soothing colors and patterns on one side of the paper and the lovely gray tones with pops of gold foil on the reverse. The design colors are: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Smoky Slate, Soft Succulent.

 

The paper pairs is a perfect match with the Crane of Fortune bundle which I will also be using.

 

Here's my trio: 

And here is each card separately: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Crane of Fortune bundle (157663)

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen; Smoky Slate

Paper and cutting dimensions:

    A. Pocket Card
                Symbols of Fortune: 12" x 6"
                Basic White: 5" x 3 1/2"; 3 3/4" square; 3 1/2" x 1"; 2 1/4" x 1 1/4"; 2 1/4" square
                Soft Succulent: 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 2 1/2" square
                Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon (15")

    B. Evening Evergreen Card
                Evening Evergreen: 8 1/2" x 5 1/4"
                Basic White: 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"
                Crumb Cake: 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
                Calypso Coral: Scrap
                Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (15")

   C. Basic White Card
                Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" x 1 1/4:
                Smoky Slate: 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
                Brushed Metallic Cardstock: 4" x 2" 

Misc: Symbols of Fortune Specialty designer series paper (157652); ; Mini Glue Dots; Stampin' Seal; 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136); Brushed Metallic Cardstock (153524); Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon (155780); Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (155573); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); Layering Circles Dies (151770); Tear & Tape Adhesive

Here's my video tutorial - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

This is the perfect way to use up all those left over paper scraps

Today's card map challenge!

The moment I saw it I got excited because it would use up some paper scraps and I knew that I wanted to use designer series paper instead of solid colors (which would also be cool). 

I have a LOT of the All Together designer series paper and chose several patterns for my paper strips:

This paper pack showcases hand outlines that are actually the hands of our designers and represent coming together. The black and white paper feature bold, graphic designs that will complement any project - and that's what I chose to use on my challenge card. 

Originally I was going to use a plain Basic White card base but at the last minute I decided to emboss it using the Tasteful Texture embossing folder. Then I die-cut the 'you' in Basic White and Real Red to make a stand-out phrase that just makes you want to look inside the card. The 'you' die comes from the Here for You dies, which are part of this fabulous All Together collection:

Here's my card - I love it! Can you spot the Red Rhinestones? 

And now it's your turn - try our card map challenge and see what you paper scraps you can use it. And if you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew team created for this challenge, click here. 

 

When you think of how to express your love and friendship, what comes to mind?

When you think of love and friendship, or even Valentine's Day, do you think of the Sweet Conversations bundle?

Conversations will be cuter than ever with the Sweet Conversations stamp set. This fun, valentine-themed set includes a variety of hearts—including conversation hearts—that can be used on valentines and with other love-themed projects. It also includes circles, stripes, and a tag, all things that make this set even more versatile.

It's an explosion of hearts in the Sweet Hearts Dies. But that's not all. In addition to the hearts, this set of dies include banners, a box, and a tag. Use them to make easy valentines, little love notes, and tiny treat boxes. You'll love seeing what you can create.

I love the hearts banner and so decided to give it a try as a featured element on today's card. I added some Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to add visual interest and the triangular corners were a suggestion from a customer. 

Do you know where that designer paper came from? It's a design in the All Together designer series paper pack - available now!

Read more about this new collection here. 

Here's how to make my card, why not give it a try? 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sweet Conversations (bundle 157624)
• Card Stock – Poppy Parade (119793); Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045)
• Stamp Pads – none
• Misc. – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (150673); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); All Together Designer Series Paper (160039); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements:  

• Poppy Parade: 8 ½” x 5 ½”                3 ½” x ¾”       (2) ¾” squares          scraps
• All Together: 4: x 5 ¼”
• Basic Black: 4” x 1”
• Basic White: 4” x 1 ¼”                    (2) 1” squares                                  

Instructions:

1. Fold Poppy Parade card stock in half and score to create card base.
2. Adhere All Together layer to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
3. Die-cut row of hearts from Poppy Parade strip. Adhere to Basic Black strip and then to Whisper White strip.
4. Die-cut two Poppy Parade banners. Adhere to back of Basic White layer, making one banner shorter than the other.
5. Attach Basic White layer to card front.
6. Re-insert die-cut hearts back into heart strip using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. Cut Poppy Parade squares and Basic White squares in half diagonally. Layer and adhere to All Together layer, one in each corner.

See how to add a little vintage and some pretty texture to your cards

In today's CASE the Catty video series I am going to feature the Sweet Conversations bundle in the new Jan-June Mini Catalog. I am going to show you how to take one of the catalog samples and add your own lil twist.

First, let's look at the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set. This fun, valentine-themed set includes a variety of hearts—including conversation hearts—that can be used on valentines and with other love-themed projects. It also includes circles, stripes, and a tag, all things that make this set even more versatile.

 

 

Now let's have a look at what the Stampin' Up! concept artists have created - at the back of the catalog on page 83.

 

 

This sample here caught my eye - I don't often use Vellum so thought I would give it try on today's card, using the new Layering Designs Vellum, also in the Mini Catalog.

 

 

You can add a little vintage and some pretty texture with this vellum pack with it newsprint, handwritten letters and map designs. Create unique elements and layers using punches or dies or use it as a card front layer which is what we are going to do on today's card.

 

The bright colored paper layer and some of the hearts on my card come from the Flowering Fields designer series paper pack - love love love these designs:

 

 

Here are the coordinating colors - so many possibilities, right? Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Mango Melody, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Soft Succulent

 

Here's my card, with a lil twist! Read on for the list of supplies and a video showing you how to make this card at home. 

 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sweet Conversations bundle (157624)

 

Ink: Poppy Parade

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Petal Pink: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

        Basic White: scraps for hearts
        Poppy Parade: scraps for mini hearts

        Flowering Fields: 4" x 5 1/4"; scraps for hearts

        Layering Designs Vellum: 4" x 5 1/4"

 

Misc: Flowering Fields designer series paper (157670); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; White Baker's Twine; Mini Glue Dots

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

 

 

Want to see another Sweet Conversations Valentine? Watch this video next.

Join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Happy Hedgehogs

As soon as I saw this new bundle on page 64 of the Jan - June Mini Catalog, it was instant love! I have to admit I am a sucker for cute sets, and hedgehogs are just the cutest! 

Introducing Happy Hedgehogs, a brand-new bundle in the Jan-June Mini catalog. The stamp set is bundled with a punch for easy and super cute card making. Use your favorite coloring tools and the fun phrases to make many playful, friendship card ideas.  

Normally I try to purchase and share what YOU would like to see, but this particular purchase was pure selfishness. I decided to create cards that I will love to send to friends and family, and maybe win you over too? 

Here's a photo of the stamp set:

And the punch that you can bundle with the set to make your crafting life fussy-cutting free:

My first card design came to mind immediately. I chose a Valentines or love theme, which can also double as a friendship card.

The designer paper comes from the Heart Warming Hugs pack - the perfect design that goes well beyond Christmas. 

Here's my card: 

And here's how to make it once your bundle arrives.

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Happy Hedgehogs (bundle 157984) 
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Just Jade (153115); Early Espresso (147114)
• Paper – Basic White (159276); Real Red (102482) 
• Misc. – Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); Stitched Rectangles dies (151820); Paper Snips (103579); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Sweet Heart Dies (157623); Stampin’ Seal (149699)

 

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 4” x 2 ¾”; (2) 2” x 1 ¼”; 2 ¼” x 1 ¾”
• Real Red: 2 ¼” x 1”
• Heartwarming Hugs: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Adhesive Sheet: 2” x 1 ¼”

 

Instructions:

1. Create Basic White card base. 
2. Ink phrase using Real Red ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangle.
3. Ink two hedgehogs and stamp onto Basic White. Punch one hedgehog; fussy cut the second one using Paper Snips. 
4. Ink grass image and stamp along bottom of Basic White layer. Attach two hedgehogs using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
5. Attach Adhesive Sheet to back of Real Red layer. Die-cut Hearts dies from Sweet Heart dies. 
6. Peel adhesive backing from Real Red hearts. Attach to Basic White layer, in-between hedgehogs. Add small hearts above hedgehogs. 
7. Adhere Heartwarming Hugs paper onto Basic White card base, using Stampin’ Seal. Attach hedgehog layer on top. 
8. Add die-cut phrase under hedgehog layer to complete the card. 

When you are ready to add this bundle to your crafting collection, click on the shopping cart image on the right side of my blog to head to my online store! Tip: this bundle is available for ordering on 4 January!