Nutz about Stamping

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!

 

Forget the fussy cutting, try these 4 amazing punches

If you dislike fussy cutting, you need to check out this fun bundle! Introducing the Everyday Season stamp set and matching punch pack! 

To Every Season Bundle (En)
$36.00

This set is just what it says: perfect for every season - images and phrases makes this a great bundle to craft with!

This simple cute card uses the bundle along with the new Ornate Frames to feature the phrase - easy peasey!

Ornate Frames Dies
$34.00

 

Here's one card idea to try - with a complete set of instructions below!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets & Dies – To Every Season (150531); Every Season Punch Pack (150670); Ornate Frames Dies (150664)
• CardStock – Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953); Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650); Terracotta Tile Cardstock (150884); Copper Foil Sheet (142020)
• Stamp Pads – Crumb Cake Ink (147116); Cajun Craze Ink (147085)
• Misc. – Cajun Craze Thread (Come to Gather Ribbon combo Pack - 150456); 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: Crumb Cake– 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, Scored at 4 1/4”
• Card Front: Terracotta Tile – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Copper Foil Layer: 2 3/4” x 5”
• Crumb Cake Layer:  2 1/2” x 5”
• Sentiment Label: Very Vanilla 1 3/4” x 1 7/8”
• Ornate Frame Mat: Copper Foil 2 1/4” x 2 3/8”
• Inside Layer: Very Vanilla – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Scrap of Crumb Cake for the smallest leaves

 

Instructions:

• Stamp the Leaves with Crumb Cake Ink onto Crumb Cake Layer and the Inside Layer as shown.
• Stamp the smallest leaves onto Crumb Cake Scrap with Cajun Craze Ink.
• Punch out the smallest leaves with the Leaf Punch.
• Stamp the Sentiment with Cajun Craze Ink.
• Die cut the Ornate Frame on Copper Foil.

 

Assemble the card:

• Fold and burnish the Card Base with a bone folder.
• Adhere the stamped Crumb Cake Layer to the Copper Foil Layer with Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Sentiment Label to the Ornate Copper Frame with Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Crumb Cake/Copper Foil Layers to the Terracotta Card Front with Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Smallest Leaves to the Card Front with Mini Dimensionals. 
• Wrap the Cajun Craze Thread around the Card Front twice and tie a bow.
• Adhere the Ornate Sentiment Labels to the Card Front with Dimensionals.
• Adhere the completed Card Front to the Card Base with Dimensionals.
• Adhere the Inside Layer to the inside of the Card Base with Liquid Glue.

How to create a super cute card for the teacher

Even though I have already shared four videos with gift ideas for your child's teacher I can't resist sharing this super cute card idea today too. 

I LOVE punches because they make crafting so quick and easy. So any time Stampin' Up! I spot a punch in a new catalog, I stop and take a good hard look!

Introducing the Apple Builder punch:

Apple Builder Punch
$18.00

This punch has so many fun uses and when you pair it with the Harvest Hellos stamp set, 

Harvest Hellos Cling Stamp Set (En)
$21.00

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you can create colorful apples for teacher or student gifts. Then, like the autumn colors shifting from red to orange, the apple becomes a pumpkin with a spooky face! Also available in French and German.

Here's how to make this super cute card:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Harvest Hellos Bundle (153037)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Real Red (102482); Early Espresso (119686); Granny Apple Green (146990)
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084)  optional
• Misc. – Brights Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (149613); Stitched Shapes Dies (145372); Well Written Dies (148534); Dimensionals (104430); Fine-Tip Glue Pen (138309); Glitter Enamel Dots (146934); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Snail Adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White CS –  8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Brights Collection DSP – 2" x 5-1/2" (gingham)
• Whisper White CS – 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″  (for circle)
• Real Red CS – 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
• Early Espresso CS – tiny scrap  (for stem)
• Granny Apple Green CS – scraps   (for leaf and word)

 

Instructions:

1. Fold card base in half at the score line and burnish with a bone folder.
2. Adhere the DSP to the center of the card front.
3. Die cut a circle using Whisper White CS and the Stitched Shapes Dies.
4. Die cut the word “thanks” using Granny Apple Green CS and the Well Written Dies.
5. Punch the apple from Real Red CS using the Apple Builder Punch.
6. Sponge the edges with Real Red ink. (optional)
7. Punch the apple stem from Early Espresso CS using the Apple Builder Punch.
8. Punch the apple leaf from Granny Apple Green CS using the Apple Builder Punch.
9. Score a line down the center of the leaf.  (optional)
10. Adhere the leaf and stem to the back of the apple using mini glue dots. 
11. Adhere the apple to the circle using snail adhesive.
12. Adhere the circle to the card front using stampin’ dimensionals.
13. Adhere the word “thanks” in the lower right corner using the fine-tip glue pen.
14. Add a few Granny Apple Green Glitter Enamel Dots.
15. Enjoy!

See how to get card inspiration from our catalogs

In today's video I am going to show you that our catalogs are also idea books! I got my inspiration using a Come to Gather card I spotted on page 46 of the Holiday Catalog. 

I often get inspiration for my design starting points from our fabulous catalogs, and I hope that you realize they are idea books as well as catalogs. 

So when I spotted this card idea I decided to use it but change up the stamp set used. I love the Colorful Seasons stamp set so that would be what I would use instead. This set has a match pack of dies which makes crafting a breeze:

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Seasonal Layers Dies
$33.00

 

Although my card photo is a bit dark, I hope you can see all the layers and embellishments clearly enough. I feel that all these elements make it a stand-out design!

Under the card photo is a list of supplies, a set of directions and a video tutorial!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Colorful Seasons (143726),  Painted Harvest (144783)
• Card Stock – Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Pretty Peacock (150880)
• Stamp Pads – Pretty Peacock (150083), Early Espresso (147114)
• Misc. – Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (DSP) (150454); Seasonal Layers dies (143751), Layering Circles dies (141705), Star Designer Elements (150430), SNAIL adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), die-cutting machine

 

Measurements:  

• Early Espresso: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”;
• Soft Suede:              2 3/4” square (two pieces)
• Pretty Peacock         2 3/4” square; 2 1/4” x 1” 
• DSP:  2 1/4” x 4”; 3” square

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Early Espresso card base in half and score. 
2. Ink outline leaf stamp using Early Espresso ink and stamp over card base.
3. Ink outline leaf and stamp onto Soft Suede card stock. Die-cut using Seasonal Layers die. Repeat.
4. Stamp and die-cut Pretty Peacock leaf (same method as above).
5. Using Paper Snips, create banner in Come to Gather paper. Adhere to card front using SNAIL.
6. Die-cut Come to Gather circle. Adhere to card front on top of banner using SNAIL.
7. Ink phrase using Early Espresso ink and stamp onto Pretty Peacock layer. Adhere to card front using SNAIL. 
8. Adhere leaves to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
9. Attach three Star Designer Elements to card front.

Here's my video:

 

An easy teacher gift idea: week two

In today's video I am going to show you a second teacher gift idea that would be perfect to give to your children's teachers on the first week of school this year. As a former teacher I would  have LOVED getting a gift like this, as there were many times when I wished I had cards like these on hand to use at a moment's notice.

I am going to feature the Notecards & Envelopes pack...

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
$7.00

and two stamp sets: Flourishing Phrases and Crafting Forever:

Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

The idea is that you would create a set of notecards with matching envelopes so the design would be kept simple but still be really cute. The notecards pack has twenty pre-scored cards and envelopes in a bit smaller size which also helps keep the design process easy. 

Last week I created another teacher gift idea (click here to see the project and video) and I used the Follow Your Art paper. As this is a second idea for teachers I decided to use the same paper. I love the colors and designs - they are so fun don't you think?

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Here's my project and video below. Keep watching the video to the end as I show two other card ideas using the same products so the final gift idea would be a coordinating pack of three notecards! 

Crafting Forever Notecards & Envelopes

Stamp sets: Flourishing Phrases (151407), Crafting Forever !!!!!

Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"; 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
        Calypso Coral: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"; 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
        Follow Your Art: 1" x 3 1/2" 
        Basic Gray: 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Other: Notecards & Envelopes (131527), SNAIL adhesive, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Follow Your Art designer series paper (149489), Die-cutting machine

Here's my video tutorial. Watch for a companion video on my YouTube channel showing you how to create a companion pocket for these cute cards and envelopes!

How to create stunning mosaic tile designs in 5 simple steps

5 simple steps you say? Why, yes I do say! Create stunning mosaic tile designs and floral imagery with shiny, transparent accents using the Mosaic Mood product suite #152172 ("I want it all!"):

Or, if you are on a tight crafting budget simply get the Memorable Mosaic stamp set and Mosaic Mood paper:

Memorable Mosaic Cling Stamp Set
$22.00

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

The card below was simple to create - only 5 simple steps and it is a stunner with its unique cut-away front layer ! See a full set of instructions under the card photo. 

What does this card make you think of? I think of Japan with this style of artistic design and color choices! This is a great combo choice if you want to make beautiful but simple cards. The patterns speak for themselves; all you have to do it stamp a couple of images, a phrase for the occasion you need and you are done. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Memorable Mosaic (149226)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Mint Macaron (138337); Garden Green (102584)
• Stamp Pads –Mint Macaron (147106); Soft Suede (147115); Garden Green (147089)
• Misc. – Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (149478); Classic Label Punch (141491)

 

Measurements:  

• Mint Macaron: 4 1/4” x 8 3/4” scored at 5 1/2” 3” x 8 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”
• Garden Green:: 3 1/4” x 4 1/2” 
• Whisper White:2 3/4” x 4” x 2 pieces
• DSP:  3” x 4”

 

Instructions:

1. Adhere the DSP to the front panel of the Mint Macaron card base and using the Classic Label punch, punch a “channel” in the center 
2. Adhere the Garden Green piece to the inside of the card base
3. Add one of the Whisper White pieces to the inside of the 3” x 8 1/2" Mint Macaron (this “card” should open from the left) and center it on the Garden Green
4. Stamp the “weeping willow” in Mint Macaron and the trunk in Soft Suede. Add the Thank You sentiment in Garden Green onto the second piece of Whisper White
5. Add here the stamped piece to the front of the Mint Macaron Panel and tuck into the channel created with the Classic Label punch

Every little kindness makes the world a little brighter

This stamp set phrase is so true, isn't it? And it is certainly worth featuring on a card too. So I did. 

But, first I started with my paper choices and card stock layer and card base. Right now I am pretty much in love with the Garden Lane paper, no wonder why.

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

It is more, for me, about the paper designs rather than the greens, but maybe they work so well hand in hand. So I chose two designs to match together and layered each onto a larger piece of Mossy Meadow.

Then to make my Waterfront phrase stand out and to also match the pattern in one of the papers, I created two squares in a diamond layer. 

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Here's my card and full instructions underneath:

Supplies: 

• Stamp set  – Waterfront (photopolymer, 146386)
• Card Stock – Pear Pizzazz (131201), Mossy Meadow (133676),  Whisper White (100730)
• Ink - Mossy Meadow (147111)
• Misc. – SNAIL adhesive (104332), Die-cutting machine, Stitched Shapes framelits (145372), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104330), Tear & Tape adhesive (138995), Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (149485), Garden Lane designer series paper (149488)

 

Measurements:  

• Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Whisper White: 2” square
• Garden Lane - two designs each: 3 7/8” x 2 1/2” 
• Mossy Meadow: 5 1/4” x 4”; 2 1/2” square
• Magnolia Lane ribbon: 4 1/2” strip

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Pear Pizzazz cardstock in half to create card base.
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, attach two pieces of Garden Lane paper to Mossy Meadow layer. 
3. Attach two strips of Tear and Tape adhesive to the back of Mossy Meadow layer. Peel off covers. Lay Magnolia Lane ribbon across center of card front and adhere to Tear & Tape on the back.
4. Using SNAIL, adhere Mossy Meadow layer to card base.
5. Ink phrase using Mossy Meadow ink and stamp onto Whisper White card stock. 
6. Using die-cutting machine and Stitched Shapes framelits, die-cut the two stitched squares: the Whisper White phrase (diamond layout) and Mossy Meadow, using two different sizes of rectangles. Adhere ‘diamonds’ together using SNAIL.
7. Adhere diamond layer to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

How to feature bold designs on cards

In today's video I am going to show you how to use some of your designer series paper to make a beautiful thank you card, although you can change the phrase to suit any occasion you need. My card is part of a series of recent posts showing you how to feature bold paper designs on cards. 

If you want to see other posts featuring bold paper designs, click here, and here. 

For my card below, I chose the Garden Lane paper and used a larger piece as a card front layer. I love the combinations of greens in the designs; I think it is the first time Stampin' Up! has done this.

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

You can use any of the following colors to perfectly match: Garden Green, Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Mossy Meadow and Soft Sea Foam. How cool!

When making cards, think about how you can add unique, eye-catching elements. For my card I chose to use the Scalloped Tag Topper punch so that my phrase will stand out and be a free moving element on the card front:

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
$23.00

 

I also decided to stamp my tag to add extra interest, using the lovely Verdant Garden stamp set. Then the phrase which I created using the Well-Written framelits. 

Here's my card - I included a video and a full list of supplies and measurements underneath. 

Stamp set: Verdant Garden (149460)

Ink: Mint Macaron

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Mint Macaron: 3 3/4" x 1 7/8"; 2 1/2" x 1"
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 3 3/4" 
          Garden Lane: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
          Mint Macaron: two strips 4 1/2" each plus extra for the bow

Other: Die-cutting machine, Well Written framelits (148534), Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324), Braided Linen Thread (147808), Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile ribbon (149480), SNAIL adhesive, Linen Trim Braid (147808), Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

How to make a beautiful window card

In today's video I am going to make a beautiful thank you card with the help of my Verdant Garden stamp set and a set of new framelits that I just received this week. 

Verdant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies
$35.00

 

These new Stitched Rectangle framelits are perfect for the window card technique as they add a nice faux stitched border around the window, adding visual interest. The key to this card is choosing a designer paper pattern that is lovely to look at and then choosing a stamp that coordinates the paper with the card base. 

Here's my card and don't miss a photo of the inside plus my video tutorial included below. 

Stamp sets: Verdant Garden (149460), Love What You Do (148042)

Ink: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pear Pizzaz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Garden Lane (149488): 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"
          Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 2; two pieces: 1 1/4" x 1"

Other: Tailored Tag punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Write Markers (Pear Pizzazz and Petal Pink), Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stitched Rectangles Dies (148551), Die-cutting machine

 

I think it is very interesting that when you open the card you see a completely different patterned paper on the inside! I also am showing you one idea for stamping the inside layer as well. 

Here's my video tutorial, thanks for watching!

How to create a beautiful Magnolia Lane thank you

In today's video I am going to introduce the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and coordinating dies to show you how to make a beautiful thank you card. You can take this idea and make any kind of occasions card you need!

I love the Magnolia Lane product suite not because it is one of our top sellers in the new catalog but because of the variety of products that you can create with! 

NOTE: You can actually buy ALL of these products as one complete bundle to get everything in the photo above - use order #152178

My card looks complicated to make but was very easy as my video below will show. And if you love to color this is the perfect bundle for you to consider!

Here's my card, I posted the inside below. (hint: check out page 36 in the Annual catalog to see how I got my idea!)

Stamp set: Good Morning Magnolia (bundle with framelits (151087)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Vellum 'card', trim to: 4" x 5 1/4"

Other: Die-cutting machine, Clear Block (118483), Magnolia Lane Memories & More card pack (149554), Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends combo pack (144045), Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends combo pack (148547), Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends combo pack (144601), Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (149485)

Here's what I did for the inside of my card - using a sticker from the Memories & More sticker sheets:

Here's my video - thanks for watching and don't miss my bonus tips along the way!

How to say a sad goodbye to two beautiful folders

In today's video tutorial I am going to feature two retiring embossing folders, and combine them to make a beautiful and easy to create thank you card. I also need to say goodbye to the Bitty Blooms punch pack so am going to make fun flower embellishments to make my thank you card a stand out. 

It's time to say a sad goodbye to Petal Burst and Petal Pair so what better way to do that other than use both of them for my card. 

Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$7.65

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

 

These two embossing folders are now discounted so click the shopping cart image on the right side of this blog post to place your order before they are gone for good! 

I was inspired for the colors of my card by a left over sheet of Needlepoint Nook paper - also retiring tomorrow - I love the bright colors in this paper and the happy feeling I get when I craft with it. From this patterned paper I chose Poppy Parade and Crushed Curry for the layers and elements, and then I created the 'thanks' phrase from the Well Written framelits pack. I love this pack of words and images and know I will certainly get my monies worth out of it in the coming year. 

Well Written Dies
$40.00

Watch the video under my card to not only see how I created it but also for some extra tips along the way!

Well Written thank you card

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" square
          Crushed Curry: 3" square; scrap for phrase
          Poppy Parade: 5 1/4" x 4" 
          Needlepoint Nook (148807): 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits dies (148534), Multi-purpose adhesive sheets, Best Route Enamel Shapes (146900), Petal Burst embossing folder (141493), Petal Pair embossing folders (145656), SNAIL adhesive, Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532)

Here's how I designed the inside of my card, using a strip of the Needlepoint Nook designer paper which was my original inspiration for design and colors: 

Here's my video tutorial: thanks for watching!

Delight a friend with this stunning thank you card

I say this all the time and I really do mean it: stunning cards don't have to be complicated to create.

Today's thank you card idea is the perfect card to delight a friend. And it is so easy to create with these three main products:

All That You Are Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

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The All That You Are is going to retire at the end of this month so if you love these images and the card I am sharing today, don't wait - place an order for it today so that you have it for years of crafting fun. (Click on the stamp set image above to link over to my online store)

I also like this card idea because you can change up the Stampin' Blends colors for a totally different look! 

Try these other color combos:

• Poppy Parade & Granny Apple Green
• Daffodil Delight & Call Me Clover
• Flirty Flamingo & Soft Sea Foam
• Balmy Blue & Mint Macaron

and so on! There are so many possibilities! 

Remember to use either the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad (my fave) or the Jet Black Staz On ink pad when you stamp the main image so that when you color the flower and leaves your colors don't smear!

All That You Are thank you card

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets - All That You Are (148664)
• Card Stock – Fresh Fig (144242); Old Olive (100702); Whisper White (100730
• Stamp Pads – Memento (132708)
• Misc.- Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144602); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144597); Natures Twine (146342); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Snail Adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Fresh Fig: 4-1/4” x 11” 
• Old Olive: 4” x 5-1/4”
• Whisper White: 5” x 3-34” and 4” x 5-1/4” for inside of card
• Natures Twine (Fresh Fig): 5” and 8” for bow

Here's one way to design the inside of your card:

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp Small flower with Memento Ink in the lower right corner of large Whisper White cardstock and color in with Rich Razzleberry Combo Stampin’ Blends Markers and Old Olive Combo Stampin’ Blends Markers.
2. Fold cardstock in half and attach larger Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card.
3. Stamp large flower and sentiment with Memento Ink on smaller of the Whisper White piece.
4. Use Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Markers to color in the flowers and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends markers to color in stems and leaves.
5. Unravel the 5” piece of Natures Twine and wrap the twine around the stamped piece securing it behind with Snail Adhesive.
6. Attach stamped cardstock to the Old Olive cardstock and attach Old olive cardstock to the front of the card base with Snail Adhesive.
7. Unravel the 8” piece of Natures Twine and tie it in a bow and attach to the card with a Mini Glue Dot.