Nutz about Stamping

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

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.