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How to make your phrases stand out

Today I have a beautiful (and easy!) thank you card that is a real stand out. Two stamp sets were used, Stand Out and Ornate Thanks:

Band Together Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$18.00

 

 

The layer on the card front is from a new paper pack that coordinates with the Ornate Thanks stamp set, called Ornate Garden:

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
$15.00

 

 

 

If you want to try this card idea, follow the instructions below. And if you want to place your first order from the new Annual Catalog, click on the 'Shop Now' cart on the right side of my blog. 

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Band Together (149231); Ornate Thanks (149471)
• Cardstock/Paper – Mint Macaron (138337); Whisper White (100730); Thick Whisper White (140272); Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper (152488)
• Stamp Pads – Versamark Pad (102283)
• Misc. – Detailed Bands Dies (149549); Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon (151321); Gold Embossing Powder (109129); Gilded Gems (152478); Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683); Heat Tool (129053); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Silicone Craft Sheet (127853)

Measurements:  

• Mint Macaron: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"            
• Whisper White: 3  x 5 ½”  (band)
• Thick Whisper White: 1 1/2" x 3" (embossed THANKS)
• Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4" x 5"
• Ribbon: 9"

Instructions:

1. Create band using large die from the Detailed Bands Dies, layer on to center of Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper. Adhere with Multipurpose Glue.
2. Add Ornate Garden layer to folded base card using Multipurpose Glue. Lay your Silicone Craft Sheet over the top until dry and flat.
3. Emboss THANKS on Thick Whisper White cards stock, cut out with oval die from Detailed Bands Dies, add to center of the band using Dimensionals.
4. Tie ribbon in a small bow and add with a Mini Glue Dot.
5. Add 3 Gilded Gems randomly.

How to add visual interest to your patterned paper

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

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

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

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

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

Tasteful Touches thank you card

Stamp set: Tasteful Touches bundle (154098)

Ink: Versamark; Pretty Peacock

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

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

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

 

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

You need to try this simple, timeless layout idea

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

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

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

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

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

Ornate Thanks card

Here's how to make the card:

Supplies:

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

Measurements:                         

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

Instructions:

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

Where I get my crafting ideas from (part seven)

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

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

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

2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
$3.90

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

Daisy Punch
$18.00

Medium Daisy Punch
$16.00

 

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

Gift Tag 1 = Terracotta Tile

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

Gift Tag 2 = Pretty Peacock

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

Gift Tag 3: Rococco Rose

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

Gift Tag 4 = Purple Posy

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

Gift Tag 5 = Seaside Spray

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

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

Which 3 would you choose in this creative challenge?

Today's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is a fun one - it's a Tic Tac Toe challenge!

I love these kinds of challenges because they are not as straightforward as they seem. I usually sit and ponder for a bit, then find a coupe of squares that work but one that doesn't. Sometimes they are not even in the same row or column. Is that the same for you too? 

I ended up deciding on the middle row: Floral, Favorite Color, Thank You card. Although I have to admit that Daffodil Delight is not my favorite color but it is for this week!

I also decided right off to use up some of my Golden Honey designer paper - I love this paper to bits! Then the matching Honey Bee stamp set and my card fell together really quickly. 

 

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

 

 

I am showing you a photo of the Honey Bee bundle because if you want to buy the set, get the framelits too. You won't regret it! (My fave is the honey comb die!)

Here's my card!

Why not give this tic tac toe challenge a try? It's a fun way to challenge your creativity and to use up some of your supplies!

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. 

See a beautiful way to show gratitude

Want a sneak peek at a new product suite from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog? Introducing the Ornate Garden suite:

Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$18.00

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
$15.00

Ornate Layers Dies
$37.00

 

 

Want to order it right away? Well you can! Stampin' Up! released this new suite two months before the catalog goes live just to give you a yummy taste of what's coming your way in June!

Note: because of the Coronavirus situation the Ornate Garden bundle will be available 11 May so place your order today so you are ahead in line and get your products sent to you then!

Here's a lovely Ornate Garden card idea, complete with how to make it:

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Ornate Thanks (149471)
• Card Stock (CS) – Mint Macaron (138337); Whisper White (100730); Whisper White Thick (140272)
• Ink Pads – Mint Macaron (147106)
• Other – Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (152488); Ornate Layers Dies (152726); Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack (152726); Foam Adhesive Strips (141825); Tear & Tape (138995); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Die Cutting Machine

Measurements: 

• Mint Macaron: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”;    2 pieces at 3-7/8” x 7/8”
• Whisper White Thick: scraps for die cutting
• Whisper White: 5-1/4” x 4”
• DSP: 5-1/4” x 4”
• Terracotta Tile Ribbon: 6-1/2”

Instructions:

1. Burnish the fold in the card base using a Bone Folder.
2. Stamp the sentiment in Mint Macaron ink onto a scrap of Whisper White Thick CS.
3. Die cut the sentiment and two more pieces of Whisper White Thick CS using the stitched rectangle die.
4. Die cut the design from the middle of the two plain die cut rectangles, then glue the 2 strips of Mint Macaron CS to the backs of them, so it shows through the die cut design.
5. Adhere the ribbon onto the DSP layer using Tear & Tape, wrapping the ends around to the back of the layer.
6. Glue the DSP layer onto the front of the card base.
7. Adhere the sentiment onto the DSP layer, over the ribbon, using Foam Adhesive Strips along the two long sides.
8. Glue the two remaining die cut rectangles onto the DSP layer, above and below the sentiment.
9. Glue the Whisper White CS onto the inside of the card base.

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

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

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

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle
$63.75

 

 

 

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

• Petal Pink
• Mossy Meadow
• Memento Tuxedo Black

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

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

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

 

I came up with five different cards using these products. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

A bright and colorful way to say thank you

Today's card is not only bright and colorful, but it also has a fun fold where it opens!

The card uses the Peaceful Moments stamp set and Painted Labels dies:

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)
$21.00

Painted Labels Dies
$35.00

What I like best about this card is that once you have the above two products, you can mix and match colors and papers  to use what you have on hand. I will admit that Call Me Clover is not my favorite green in the Stampin' Up! catalog but I love how it looks when mixed with Daffodil Delight. 

This card has a secret fold - read on for the instructions and then give it a try.

 

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Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Peaceful Moments (151595 Clear)
• Card Stock – Call Me Clover (146969); Daffodil Delight (119683); Whisper White (100730);
• Stamp Pads – Call Me Clover (147139)
• Misc – Painted Labels Dies (151605); Layering Circle Dies (141705); Gold Foil Paper (132622); 2018-2020 In Color 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (149618); Daffodil Delight 1/4” Ruched Ribbon (151311); Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

• Call Me Clover CS: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored @ 2-1/2”, 6-1/2”
• Daffodil Delight CS: 3” x 3”
• Whisper White CS: 2-1/2”: x 2-1/2”; 4-1/4” x 3-1/2” (inside)
• In Color DSP: 2-1/4” x 5-1/4”
• Gold Foil: ¾” x 5-1/4”

Instructions:

1. Fold Call Me Clover CS on score lines to form card base.  Adhere bottom flap on each side to form inside pocket.
2. Adhere Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon to In Color DSP.  Layer In Color DSP unit to top front flap.  Adhere Gold Foil behind top front flap at bottom.
3. Die cut Daffodil Delight CS using Painted Labels die. Die cut Whisper White CS using Layering Circles die. 
4. Stamp sentiment onto die cut circle using Call Me Color ink.  Adhere circle to Daffodil Delight die cut.  Add to card front top flap using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Finish by adding bow and Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots.

Do you know the stunning sunburst paper technique?

I hope that while you are home keeping safe that you are also looking at your paper stash and might like a new technique. Introducing the Sunburst technique - the perfect paper technique!

Here's what you need to do: have a look through your paper stash and collect several strips that coordinate in color, design or both, grab your paper cutter, choose a phrase and consider matching embellishments. 

The card below uses the brand new Ornate Garden specialty designer series paper:

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
$15.00

 

 

 

 

This new paper pack is part of an entirely new product suite:

 

 

When this product suite went live, I wrote a blog post about it. You can see my post here. If you pop over there you can download a flyer for pricing and products. 

Today's card uses a stamp set in this suite, called: Ornate Thanks.

Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$18.00

 

 

 

 

 

This is the Mac-Daddy of thank you stamp sets, isn't it! I love the different sizes of stamps and the font is so unique. 

Here's today's card using the Sunburst technique, I hope you give it a try. (Don't miss the instructions underneath the photo)

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Ornate Thanks (149471)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Whisper White (100730); Terracotta Tile (150884)
• Stamp Pads – Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad (150086)
• Misc. – Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (152488); Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack (152479); Gilded Gems (152478)

Measurements: 

• Thick White: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, scored at 4-1/2” for card base
• Whisper White: 5” x 3-3/4”; 5” x 2-3/4”
• Rich Razzleberry: 5-1/4” x 4”
• DSP: 4” x 1-1/2” (at least 4 pieces; I used all the papers on this card, but choose to not use the foiled sides)
• Ribbon: 7”; 4”

Instructions:           

1. Cut each of the DSP pieces in half diagonally to form 8 triangles.
2. With a pencil, mark the center point of long edge of smaller piece of Whisper White cardstock.Apply adhesive to entire piece.
3. Align one long edge of DSP to center line. Align remaining triangles to both sides of first piece, being sure that entire piece of white cardstock is covered. Turn over and trim excess from back.
4. Adhere DSP piece to larger piece of Whisper White cardstock and then to Terracotta Tile cardstock.Stamp “THANK YOU” with Terracotta Tile ink.
5. Adhere 7” Terracotta Tile ribbon along seam, adhering to the back.Tie 4” ribbon around longer piece in a single knot.  Adhere layer to folded card base.
6. Attach one Gilded Gem to either side of greeting.

Have you seen the beautiful, new Flowering Foils paper

You need to see what you can do with the new Flowering Foils paper! You may not have heard of this paper pack and that is because it only came available on 3 March and will be only available until 31 March OR as supplies last. 

The designs and colors are beautiful!

I have a pack of this paper and there are so many cool ways to use it. Stampin' Up! has created this video with several fun techniques to try. 

Why not earn a free pack of this paper with a qualifying order (free with a $50 product order)? It is only available until 31 March - or until supplies run out. So don't wait and be disappointed! Get your pack today!

In the above video, you were shown several ways to color using Stampin' Blends, Sponge Daubers and ..... Here's a tip: if you purchase these coloring tools you can earn the Flowering Foils paper for free! Click here to hop on over to my online store. 

Here's one card idea, using one of the coloring techniques in the video - so pretty, right? 

Want to know more? Email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com. 

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

Today I am sharing two new bundles! The first is called called So Sentimental, found on page 20 of the Mini catalog. This is such a lovely bundle as the stamp set contains only phrases and the 10 dies are stitched so provide a lovely edging around the phrases. I love sets that are for many occasions and this one features 11 occasions, such as baby, thank you, friendship, and get well. 

The second bundle can be earned for FREE as part of our upcoming Sale-a-Bration - the BIGGEST sale of Stampin' Up!s year. You can see the bundle below in the card photo and my guess is that this will be a very popular item in the Sale-a-Bration catalog. This bundle coordinates with a THIRD Sale-a-bration choice, called Lily Impressions designer series paper. Ah-mazing, huh!

In a couple more days I will give you some hints about how to earn these three items for free so head on back here for my advice.

But, for today, here is a beautiful card idea for you to bookmark and return to when your Sale-a-bration products arrive.

Lovely Lily Pad thank you card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets & Dies – So Sentimental (151691); Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Lovely Lily Pad (152288- Sale-A-Bration); Lily Pad Dies (152315- Sale-A-Bration)
• Cardstock – Shimmery White Cardstock (101910); Whisper White Thick Cardstock (140272); Pretty Peacock Cardstock (150880); Bermuda Bay Cardstock (131197); Lily Impressions DSP (152284-Sale-A-Bration)
• Stamp Pads – Versamark Ink (102283); Flirty Flamingo (147052); Garden Green (147089)
• Misc. – Aqua Painters (103954); Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (146956); Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Dimensionals (144108); Snail (104332); Tear & Tape (138995); Silicon Craft Sheet (127853)

           

Measurements: 

• Card Base: Whisper White Thick – 4 1/4"” x 11”, Scored at 5 1/2”
• Card Front: Lily Impressions DSP – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Card Front Mat: Bermuda Bay – 4” x 5 ¼”
• Sentiment Label: shimmery White – 2 1/4” x 2 3/4”
• Sentiment Label Mat: Pretty Peacock 2 5/8” x 3 3/4”
• Lily: Shimmery White – 1 ½” x 1 5/8”
• Lily: Shimmery White – 1” x 1 1/8”
• 2- Lg Leaves: Shimmery White – ¾” x 1 1/8”
• Leaves: Shimmery White 7/8” x 1 5/8”
• Whisper White Strip – 1” x 4 ½”
• Inside Layer: Whisper White – 4” x 5 1/4”

           

Instructions:

• Stamp the lilies and leaves with Versamark ink on Shimmery White.
• Heat emboss with black stampin’ emboss powder.
• Using the Fine Tip Aqua Painter and Flirty Flamingo Ink color the lilies.
• Using the Fine Tip Aqua Painter and Garden Green ink color the leaves.
• Stamp the sentiment on Shimmery White with Versamark ink.
• Heat emboss with black stampin’ emboss powder.
• Die-cut the lilies, leaves, sentiment label & mat.
• Die-cut the Whisper White decorative strip.

 

Assemble the card:

• Fold and burnish (score) the card base with a bone folder.
• Adhere the Lily Impressions card front to the Bermuda Bay mat with Snail adhesive.
• Adhere the Sentiment Label to the Sentiment Label Mat with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Adhere the Whisper White decorative strip to the card front with Snail.
• Adhere the Sentiment Labels to the card front with Snail.
• Adhere the lilies and leaves as shown.
• Adhere the completed card front to the card base with Snail.
• Adhere the inside layer to the inside of the card base with Snail.

See how beauty abounds in this beautiful card

Here's a gorgeous cad idea that is perfect for those of you who love to color or watercolor. I was feeling the need for a break from all things Christmas so thought I would pop by with something different. 

The Beauty Abounds stamp set is an oldie but a goodie, agreed?

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

I use the phrases a lot. This is one of those sets that you can coordinate with almost everything except, perhaps, masculine-themed products. The card layout below makes the Pressed Petals paper a real stand-out:

 

Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

Add a touch of pretty with the doily and soft So Saffron layer and taa-daa the perfect thank you card, birthday card, thinking of you card, sympathy card - whatever you need!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Set - Beauty Abounds (148726)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Night of Navy (100867); So Saffron (105118) 
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Stampin’ Blends – So Saffron Dark (149556); Night of Navy Light (144036); Old Olive Light (144574)
• Misc. Pearlized Doilies (146936); Metallic Pearls (146282); Butterfly Beauty Dies (148536); Snail Adhesive (104332); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Pressed Petals designer series paper (149500)

Measurements:  

• Night of Navy (4 ¼” x 11” scored at 5 ½” & 4” x 5 ¼”) 
• Whisper White (2 ½” x 3 ½”)
• So Saffron Cardstock (2 1/2" x 3 1/2")
• Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (2” x 5 ½”) 

Instructions:

1. Fold a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock (4 1/4" x 11" or 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") in half to create card base.
2. Glue the Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (2” x 5 ½”) to the left hand side of the cardfront about 1/4" from the edge. 
3. Glue one of the Pearlized Doilies behind the right side of a piece of So Saffron Cardstock (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") and adhere to the front of the card at an angle with dimensionals. 
4. Stamp the filigree image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on a piece of Whisper White Cardstock (2 ½” x 3 ½”). 
5. Color with Stampin’ Blends (So Saffron Dark, Night of Navy Light and Old Olive Light).
6. Stamp “thanks” in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the lower right-hand corner of the Whisper White. 
7. Cut out the butterfly in Blushing Bride Cardstock with the Butterfly Die and adhere the butterfly to the upper left-hand corner of the Whisper White Cardstock. 
8. Add some Gold Metallic Pearls to the center of the butterfly.
9. Adhere a piece of Whisper White Cardstock (4” x 5 ¼”) inside and stamp your greeting.

You need to create this colorful and easy fall window card

Here's why I love today's card idea:

• you can change the phrase
• you can choose the fall colors you want
• you can create a vertical or horizontal layout
• you can add embellishments for interest
• you can add a strip of designer paper down the left side to coordinate
• you can angle the leaf windows to demonstrate a falling pathway

Why do you love today's card? Add a comment under this post to tell me why!

So, let's have a look at the supplies used:

Gathered Leaves Dies
$26.00

Yes, that's it! Then you pick your colors and phrase and your card is done. Easy peasy right?

Here's how to make this fun card:

Supplies

Stamps:  Tropical Chic (cling-148226)

Inks:  Memento Pad (132708)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Crumb Cake (120953), Granny Apply Green (146990), Crushed Curry (131199), Poppy Parade (119793)

Other: Gathered Leaves Dies (150662), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104331)

Measurements: 

• Crumb Cake: 8-1/2” x 6” folded in half; finished card dimensions are 6”x 4-1/4”
• Whisper White: 6” x 4
• You will need scraps of the following: Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry & Poppy Parade

Instructions: 

1. Using the smallest of the leaf dies from Gathered Leaves, die cut 4 leaves out of the scraps of cardstock.  You will have 4 leaves, in 4 different colours. Set aside.
2. Use the same die to cut four leaves down one side of the Whisper White cardstock.  Watch the placement so that you have enough room to cut all four without leaving too much/little space between each one.  
3. Stamp the ‘Thank You’ sentiment from Tropical Chic onto the Whisper White cardstock, using Memento Ink.
4. Attach the Whisper White cardstock to the Crumb Cake base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Don’t be stingy because you need to ensure that the entire panel sits off of the base, especially around the leaves. 
5. Use SNAIL to glue the coloured leaves through the die cut leaves on the Whisper White cardstock onto the Crumb Cake cardstock.

See how to layer papers to create a beautiful layout

In today's video I am going show you how to create a very easy but quite pretty Thanksgiving card using the Painted Harvest stamp set and Come To Gather designer series paper. 

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

Cards don't have to be complicated to be pretty. You can choose your colors and papers carefully to create a gorgeous result. On my card below I added a very thin layer of Early Espresso card stock under the top Come to Gather paper layer to make it stand out a bit. And it helps to pull one more neutral coordinating color into the mix. 

After you created your design your next step is to think about embellishments. On my card I chose to create and punch two leaf images using my Leaf punch. Aren't punches so much fun to craft with? No fussy cutting or die-cutting machines needed! (although I often combine both!)

Here's my card - don't miss my video below:

 

Stamp set: Painted Harvest

Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Early Espresso: 3" x 4 3/4"
        Whisper White: two pieces 2 1/2" x 2"; 2 1/2" x 1"
        Come to Gather:  2 7/8" x 4 6/8"; 4" x 5 1/4"  
        Pretty Peacock: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 

Other: Leaf punch (144667), SNAIL, Copper Trim ribbon (144179), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video - watch for some additional tips along the way!