Nutz about Stamping

Celebrate your life moments (big or small) with this fun-loving collection

If you don't often create scrapbook pages, you just might find yourself inspired by the Enjoy the Journey Suite in the January-April Mini Catalog. 

Here's a peek at some of the products - all of them are retiring at then end of this month and some of these products are on SALE! 

Life is one big adventure—ups and downs and all-arounds. So, celebrate your moments (big or small) with the Greatest Journey stamp set! This set includes six encouraging phrases to express your gratitude, joy, and friendship no matter where life takes you. And the versatile designs will give you plenty of room to set the stage for your adventure, whether that’s on a high mountain top or a spacious flowering field. You can create stunning cards, scrapbook pages, thoughtful keepsakes, and more with this uplifting and adventurous stamp set! Also available in French.

From sunsets to sunrises, verdant forests to towering mountains, and every adventure in between, you’re sure to find the perfect backdrop or accent piece with the Enjoy the Journey paper pack. If you’ve got an adventure, then we’ve got a paper to match!

This is a pretty simple page with room enough to add photos and journaling.

Here's how to make it at home:

Suite/Bundle: Enjoy the Journey Suite-160599, Enjoy the Journey Bundle--160594 These items can be purchased together as a suite which also includes baker’s twine 3 pack, DSP, and Enamel Sticker Icons, a bundle of the stamp set and dies, or separately.

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape 12” X 12” from the 12” X 12” Brights Cardstock Collection -1457001, a small scrap of Basic Black for die cutting the jogging figure.

Designer Series Paper (DSP) : Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper-160586—one piece of the Gorgeous Grape and green gradient hills paper, and a 3” X 4: piece of the Melon Mambo to Pumpkin Pie gradient paper.

Memories and More Card Pack: Enjoy the Adventure Card Pack -- 160840

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Misc: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine-149653 or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine--150673; Paper Snips Scissors—103579; Paper Trimmer--152392; Multipurpose Liquid Glue-110755

 

Instructions:

1. Trim the full sheet of purple and green hills 11” X 11” DSP buy trimming ½” on all four sides.

2. Cut the sheet of DSP in half so that the sky portion is

3. Flip the green side over to show the Starry Sky colored side.

4. Fussy cut or use the hill die to trim off the edge of the sky to make a curvy edge.

5. Overlap the two pieces so that the sky piece covers the top edge of the purple hilly piece. Glue the two pieces together. After gluing, the whole unit was 10-7/8” from top to bottom.

6. Center the glued piece on the Gorgeous Grape cardstock and glue it down.

7. Using your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine cut the two pieces of the tent dies from the Melon Mambo piece of DSP.

8. Also cut the jogging person figure from a scrap of Basic Black Card stock

9. You will use 1 card from the larger set of cards and 1 card from the smaller set of cards in the card pack. You can choose which cards you want. I chose the large card that has a grid with a green area on one long side, and the small card has a white center with an angled black and white edge surrounding the white center. I chose to cut off the green area of the long card.

10. On the large card, stamp “Wishing you joy in this next ADVENTURE” using the Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

11. Stamp “THIS MOMENT is the start of SOMETHING GREAT” using the Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

12. There are 4 cards is the large pack that have stickers to use on your page. I chose the large flower and 3 stars to put on the large card, and 1 star and the remember banner on the small card.

13. Glue the two cards to the page as suggested by the photo of the page.

14. Add 3 of the Enamel Sticker Icons to enhance the page: the fire icon near the tent, the compass icon somewhere on the starry sky, and the 3 trees icon on the darker hill at the edge of the page.

15. Refer to the photo as needed.

 

Enjoy your lovely page!

You are going to love this layered look

Hello fellow crafters! Last week I introduced the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks and showed you an easy way to create a card using one of them. Today I want to show you how to layer masks to create an interesting background layer on your cards. 

 

Let's have a quick look at the masks in case you didn't see last week's blog post.

 

 

 

The set includes stencils with stripe and tile patterns that you can use separately OR you can place them together to create advanced designs, such as checkered, Moroccan, and more. You can also create textured backgrounds with these and our Embossing Paste. The masks are versatile enough for crafting all year long and for many occasions and you can pair with your favorite stamp sets for even more versatility.

 

The elements on my card come from the Cheerful Daisies bundle:

 

Stamp a happy garden or bouquet of daisies with this fun set: you'll love everything you can do with it. Do you like bold and simple stamping? Use the solid images, perfect for quick stamping in one color. Do you want to add detailed color? Use the open line-art images, perfect for watercoloring. The flowers, flower centers, leaves, and stems are on separate stamps so you can create customized flowers. Finish with a sentiment—birthday, thanks, thinking of you, sorry—for unique cards for many occasions.

 

Here's my card: on the video below I show you how to layer the Artistic Mix Masks to create the cool layers. 

 

 

Here's what you need to make this card at home: 

 

Stamp set: Cheerful Daisies (bundle: 162297

 

Ink: Parakeet Party; Lemon Lolly

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 4 1/4" square; 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"
        Parakeet Party: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 

 

Misc: Small Blending Brushes (160518); Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (159178; Adhesive Sheets (152334); Stampin' Dimensionals; Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

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

 

See 1 simple way to create advanced card designs

Hello fellow crafters! If you have not crafted with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks yet then you have to see this video. These Masks will help you create advanced designs and add a wow factor to all your cards. Today I will show you one simple technique - so let's get started.

 

The Artistic Mix Decorative Masks set includes stencils with stripe and tile patterns you can place together for more diversity. Combine images to create advanced designs, such as checkered, Moroccan, and more. You can also create textured backgrounds with these and our Embossing Paste. The masks are versatile enough for crafting all year long and for many occasions and you can pair with your favorite stamp sets for even more versatility.

 

For my video I also used the Framed Florets stamp set:

 

 

And the Dainty Delight and Something Fancy die packs:

 

 

 

And here's my card:

 

 

To make my card at home, you will need to gather the following:

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Framed Florets (161815)

 

Ink: Sweet Sorbet

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 5" x 3 3/4"; 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"; scraps
        Sweet Sorbet: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

 

Misc: Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (159178); Small Blending Brushes (160518); Dainty Delight Dies (160674); Something Fancy Dies (160424); Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Washi Tape (optional)

 

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

 

 

Learn how to make this sweet treat box that is perfect for any occasion

Today's project is super fun to make and is perfect for all occasions year round! It uses the playful Friendly Gnomes stamp set:

Create playful fairytale cards with the Friendly Gnomes set. This all-occasion set is perfect for birthdays, spring, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and much more! Build the cutest scene for the occasion of your choice: mix and match the different gnomes, add a mushroom cottage to complete the scene, and top if off with an adorable greeting. The open lines of the art allow you to customize each gnome or other designs by coloring them with your favorite coloring tool. Choose the color shades of your choice, then simply stamp and color to create fun whimsical cards!

Supplies:

Stamp:  Friendly Gnomes (160714)

Ink:  Starry Sky (160952), Memento Black (132708)

Stampin’ Blends: Starry Sky (159222), Parakeet Party (159220), Highland Heather (154887), Poppy Parade (154958), Daffodil Delight (154883)

Paper with cutting dimensions:

    Starry Sky (159263) box bottom 5 ½ X 7 ½ score all four sides at 1”. Score on 7 ½ side at 3 ¼ & 4 ¼, Belly Band 1 ½ X 8 ¼,

    Parakeet Party (159259) Box Top 2 X 3¼, 2 X 2 tag

    Basic White (159276) 2 X 3 ¼, 2 X 2 tag, scraps for Gnome

Accessories: Essential Tag Punch (153607), Stampin’ Trimmer (152392), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Mini Machine (150673), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Multipurpose Glue (110755), Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon (159198), Parakeet Party Metallic Ribbon (159196), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), 2022-24 In-Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186), Silicone Mat (127853).

Instructions

1. Cut all pieces according to directions.
2. Score the box base at 1” on all four sides. On the 7 ½ side score at 3 ¼ & 4 ¼.

3. On the long side cut the score lines at the top and bottom of the box to create tabs. Cut up the score lines between the 3 ¼ and 4 ¼ as shown in picture. Make sure the L” shape cuts are mirrored.
4. Crease all score lines using your Bone Folder.
5. Slightly trim the outer corner tabs of the base.
6. Glue the outer corner tabs towards the inside to create the top and bottom of your box. Fold the middle tabs in to create the bottom of the box. The top of the box folds over bottom to close.
7. Stamp and color your Gnome image on your piece of Basic White using your Blends.
8. Using your Memento Black ink, stamp the grass three times on a 2” x 3" piece of Parakeet Party and fussy cut.
9. Add the Gnome image to the inside top of box. Adhere the grass at bottom of Gnomes’ feet.
10. Stamp sentiment on Basic White scrap using Starry Sky ink. Punch out using the Essential Tags Punch. Punch a scrap of Parakeet Party with punch and cut in half on the horizontal.
11. Add adhesive to the back of sentiment and attach the Parakeet Party halves on back at top and bottom leaving a slight edge showing.
12. Cut approximately 5” of both ribbons. Place together and adhere to back of sentiment using your adhesive.
13. Add Dimensionals and attach to top of box.

Want to see how to tell someone special just how much they mean to you?

Tell someone special just how much they mean to you with the Lighting the Way bundle. Use it to create uplifting cards featuring dazzling fireflies that appear to glow. Simply stamp one of the glowing circles in a vibrant yellow, then follow up with a firefly stamp. Stamp your firefly so it appears to be leaving a trail of light in its wake. Embellish your firefly image with greenery, more fireflies (if you wish), and a happy sentiment, such as “Thanks for lighting the way,” and you have a handmade card they’re sure to remember!

Tip: this bundle is retiring soon - if you want to add it to your crafting collection click the image above to order it at my online store. 

Today I have a fun Easel Card to show you using the Lighting the Way bundle:

 

Here's how to make this card!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lighting The Way Bundle (160497 cling, 162381 photopolymer), Something Fancy Bundle (160416)

Card Stock: Basic White (159276), Starry Sky (159263), Basic Gray (121044), Silver Foil Speciality Packs (156457), Window Sheets (142314), Daffodil Delight (119683), Vellum Cardstock (101856)

Stamp Pads: Night Of Navy (147110), Daffodil Delight (147094), Basic Gray (149165), Evening Evergreen (155576), Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)

Misc: Layering Circles Dies (151770), Liquid Glue (110755), Blending Brushes (153611), Wink Of Stella (141897), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (1554883), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo (154894)

Measurements: 

• Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5”, 4” x 5 ¼”, and scrap for the fireflies and sentiment
• Starry Sky: 4 ¼” x 11” – score at 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
• Basic Gray: 3 15/16” x 5 3/16”, scrap for firefly
• Dark Silver Foil 3-¾ x 2-½
• Window Sheet scrap to die cut a 1-¼ circle
• Vellum scrap for firefly wing
• Daffodil Delight: scrap for firefly

 

Instructions:

1. Die cut the lantern out of the dark silver foil paper. Use the Dark Black Stampin’ Blends to add accent to the lantern. Using glue dots, adhere the 1¼ window sheet circle in the back center of the lantern. 
2. On the 3 ¾” x 5” Basic White layer, stamp the branch and leaves randomly at the top left-hand side using Evening Evergreen ink. Stamp the large circle using Daffodil Delight ink in the lower center for the lantern glow. 
3. Using a Blending Brush apply Daffodil Delight ink in a circular motion to create the glow of light from the lantern. 
4. Stamp the cluster of little flies using Basic Gray going down to the left and up on the right of the lantern glow.  See sample for placement.
5. With a Blending Brush and Night of Navy ink, lightly apply ink to the entire basic white layer keeping the lantern glow yellow.
6. Stamp the small, medium & large solid circles in Daffodil Delight ink as shown on the sample – to simulate the lightning bug glow. Apply Clear Wink of Stella over all the Daffodil Delight images – bug glow & lantern glow.
7. Stamp a small, medium & large firefly using Basic Gray ink. Die-cut. Add color to the lower wings of the large and medium fireflies with the Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. Add color to the glow-tip of each firefly with the Dark Daffodil Stampin’ Blends.  Also stamp a small, medium, or large circle over the glow-tip of each firefly using Daffodil Delight ink. Apply Wink of Stella over the Daffodil Delight ink on each firefly.
8. Adhere Basic White piece designed above onto the Basic Gray layer.  Adhere the lantern to the piece using dimensionals, adhere the fireflies using dimensionals, refer to sample for placement.
9. Stamp sentiment with Memento Black ink and die cut with shape from the Something Fancy Dies. Adhere sentiment to card front using dimensionals.
10. Adhere this piece to the lower half of the Starry Sky piece (only apply glue to the lower half of the Basic Gray layer). The top half will remain free to form the easel.
11.  Decorate the remaining Basic White layer for the inside of the card as desired.
12. Create a die cut lightning bug using scraps of Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, and Vellum card stock.  Color the vellum wings with Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. Adhere the die cut to the inside of the card with a dimensional – about 2” from the bottom edge of the card. This is what will keep the easel card erect.

Try this easy double door interlocking fold technique the next time you craft

I have shown you so many ideas using the Irresistible Blooms bundle in the past couple of weeks (scroll back through my blog to see all these projects!) and today I have a unique interlocking fun fold idea to share using them once more. 

The phrase for my card, and a fun element that I added inside, comes from the Irresistible Blooms bundle. The set features gorgeous floral designs and sentiments in an elegant font, and is  perfect for all-occasion projects to say hello or thank you and to make someone happy.

 

 

I am also using the Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper as a standout feature on my fun fold card.  This paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects.

 

Here's what I am going to show you how to create in the video tutorial below:

 

 

And here's what the card looks like open:

 

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Irresistible Blooms (bundle 161150)

Ink: Pretty Peacock (returning in May!)

Card stock and cutting dimension:
            Pretty Peacock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2”; (2) 3 1/4" squares
            Hello, Irresistible: (2) 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
            Basic White: (2) 2 1/2" square; 4" x 5 1/4" 

Misc: Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (161139); Layering Circles dies (151170); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; pencil; Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Two-way Glue Pen

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

Do you want to bring the delicate beauty of the desert to your crafting?

Today I am excited to show you another fun fold idea, one that is perfect for using up leftover strips of designer paper. I am going to use my Desert Details bundle and some left over Delicate Desert paper. This is a fun one, and super easy too!

 

Now you can bring the delicate beauty of the desert to your crafting with this lovely bundle. The artwork is reminiscent of the American Southwest but will look beautiful on any project that calls for flowers, patterns, or warm thoughts. Stamp, then die cut labels, borders, accents, and more!

Let the warmth of the desert sun permeate your crafting with desert flowers, pottery patterns, and cheerful sentiments! The Desert Details Stamp Set has four sentiments perfect for brightening anyone’s day; no occasion needed. Add even more beauty with a desert flower or two with the matching dies. Don’t forget to use the long images! They’re great as borders or frames, or you can stamp multiples to create a longer image or background.

The soft patterns in the Delicate Desert paper have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use them as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. 

SAD NEWS: Both the bundle and the paper are retiring at the end of April - don't wait and miss out on this fab combo! Order it now before it is gone for good. (click on the product photos above to head straight to my online store)

To make my fun fold I used up a strip of the abstract desert sunset sheet. The rest was super easy to put together. Here's my card! 

After my video below ended, I decided on an additional die-cut element inside my fun fold card:

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Desert Details (bundle 160532)

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic Black: 5 1/2" x 4"; 6" x 5" (score at 2 1/4")
        Basic White: 3 1/4" square; 3" square; 2 3/4" square
        Delicate Desert: 4 7/8" x 2 1/8"
        Pale Papaya: 3 1/4" square; 5 1/4" x 4"; 3 3/4" x 4 3/4"; 1" x 4 3/4" (optional element inside) 

Misc: Layering Circles dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals; Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (156506); Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (160521); Tear & Tape Adhesive

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

Want to learn how to make this Easter Bunny bundle card & treat box?

Spring is ALMOST here! Can Easter be far behind? If you’re one of those stampers who love to make treat boxes with a matching card, then this tutorial is just for you!

Supplies

Stamp set: Easter Bunny Bundle (160606, also available individually—stamp set 160272). Currently the punch is not available; it will be coming back into stock in May. The bunny is very easy to fussy cut for this project.

Ink: Old Olive (147090); Soft Suede (147115)

Paper and cutting dimensions:         
        Basic White—159276, scraps for stamping, cutting, punching, a small strip approximately 3/8” X 2-3/4” for the sentiment.
        Gray Granite-146983 cut  4” X 5-1/4.”
        Basic White Thick—159229, 5-1/2” X 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4” and folded for your card base, and a piece 6” X 7” to construct the box. 
        Rain or Shine Specialty Designer series paper (DSP) (160540), 1 piece of the sky and grassy field paper cut 3-3/4” X 5” plus small pieces to fussy cut during card and box construction, and a strip 1-1/2” X 11” to make the belly band for the box.

Misc: Paper Snips Scissors (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Simply Scored Scoring tool (122334); Bone folder (102300); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal (149699); Easter Bunny Punch (160331);  Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (155518); Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends (154830); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (154893); Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (154902); Ivory/Bronze Stampin’ Blends (154922)

Instructions:

Making the Card

1. Cut your cardstock and DSP using the Paper Trimmer. Score card base at 4-1/4” and fold. Decide how much of the sky and ground you want to show on the card from and cut your background piece to 3-3/4” X 5.”
2. Fussy cut clouds from a scrap piece of the same DSP with your Paper Snips; cut one of the clouds in half and mounted it close to the edge of the paper.
3. Glue the background piece of DSP to the Gray Granite piece, and then glue that unit to the card front.
4. Adhere the clouds on the sky portion of the DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop them up.
5. From scraps of DSP, fussy cut a strip of ground DSP around the edges of the flowers. This is for the inside of the card.
6. Cut another strip the same way for the box top. This strip is a little less than 4” long.
7. Cut a strip of DSP 1” X 4-1/4: for the inside of the card. Flip it over so that the Mango Melody grid is on top and glue it to the inside bottom edge of the card.
8. Glue the fussy cut strip of flowers to the top edge of the grid paper. (See Card Inside photo).
   
   
   
9. Stamp the bunny that matches the punch and the bunny sitting on its haunches with Soft Suede ink. Allow both bunnies to dry briefly.
10. Using your Stampin’ Blends, color both bunnies as shown in the Card Front photo and the Treat Box photo. I used Ivory and Petal pink to color the bunnies.
11. After coloring the bunnies, punch out the long bunny and fussy cut out the bunny sitting on its haunches.
12. Stamp the Easter eggs twice on a scrap of card stock.
13. Color the eggs with the pastel Stampin’ Blends listed.
14. Fussy cut out the eggs.
15. On the front of the card, adhere the punched bunny on the lowers left edge using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
16. Adhere one of the strips of the colored eggs to the lower right corner of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Save the other strip for the box.
17. Stamp “Happy Easter” using Soft Suede ink on the 3/8” X 2-3/4” strip of Basic White cardstock. Angle-cut both ends. TIP: use a decorative punch or die cut label if you prefer.
18. Adhere the sentiment strip to the middle of the card front using liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal.

Making the Box

1. Following the scoring photo, put the 7” side of the c/s against the top edge of the Simply Scored Scoring tool. Score at 1”, 3”, 4”, and 6”.
   
   
   
   
2. Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score at 1” and 5”.
3. Using your bone folder fold on the score lines to the mountain side of the score lines. Crease well
4. Using Paper Snips, cut the center and corner tabs.
5. Following the Box Template photo below, cut a small sliver from each side of the small square tabs.
   
   
   
   
6. To put the bottom of the box together, adhere glue or Stampin’ Seal to the OUTSIDE of the tabs on one end and the tabs in the middle and fold & adhere them to side of the box. 
   
   
   
   
7. On the opposite end add glue or Stampin’ Seal to the end tabs and adhere the other side of the box. 
   
   
   
   
8. See the photo Box Open photo below to see how the box closes.
   
   
   
   
   
9. With the box closed, wrap the 1-1/2” X 11” strip of DSP and fold it around the box as shown in the Decorated Box above. Lightly crease at the edges of the box, then remove the strip and reinforce the creases with your bone folder.
10. Using Old Olive ink, stamp “an Easter treat for you” on the grid strip toward the top and a little bit left of the center of the strip. Wrap the strip around the box and adhere the ends of the strip to each other. Make sure it’s tight enough not to fall off the box, but not so tight that you can’t remove it to open the box.
11. Adhere the fussy cut strip of flowers to the top edge of the grid strip.
12. Adhere the fussy cut Easter eggs to the strip at the bottom and the sitting bunny on the right using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
13. Fill the box with small candies and gift to someone special!
    
    

Enjoy!

See how this simple die can create colorful card layers

Polka dots are simply the perfect accessory to add texture and pattern to card making. You can spice up any papercraft project with the Dots & Spots Die, by using the full sheet or just a portion of the die to add depth and dimension to a variety of projects.

Why not try this fun technique using the Dots & Spots die?

Supplies

Stamp set: Color & Contour (154994)

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Mango Melody: 8 ½” x 5 ½” Rich Razzleberry: 5 ¼” x 4”
        Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5”;

Misc: Blending Brushes; Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Stitched Rectangles Dies; Glossy Dots Assortment; Hearts Pearls; Scalloped Contours Dies (155560)

Instructions

1. Choose 4 ink pad colors to create the Dots & Spots layer, such as Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Rich Razzleberry and Blackberry Bliss.

2. Beginning with the lightest color, apply ink to the top section of the Basic White layer, using a Blending Brush. I

3. Apply Mango Melody ink underneath the Daffodil Delight section (slightly overlapping), using a Blending Brush. 

4. Apply Rich Razzleberry ink underneath the Mango Melody section (slightly overlapping), using a Blending Brush. 

5. Apply Blackberry Bliss ink underneath the Rich Razzleberry section (slightly overlapping), using a Blending Brush.

6. Run layer through Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using Spots & Dots Die. 

7. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, adhere Dots & Spots layer to Rich Razzleberry...

...and then to Mango Melody card base.

8. Ink phrase using Rich Razzleberry ink and stamp onto Basic White Strip. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangles Dies. Adhere across card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

9. Ink Flower solid image using Daffodil Delight ink and stamp onto Basic White square. Ink line art image using Mango Melody ink and stamp onto Daffodil Delight Flower. Ink line art image a second time, using Rich Razzleberry ink, and stamp on top of flower image. Die-cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies.

10. Attach flower to phrase strip using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

11. Add Daffodil Delight Glossy Dot to flower centre.

12. Add 1 Hearts Pearl to phrase layer to complete card. 

Do you want to see a fun fold card that has a nice surprise inside?

Today I am excited to show you another fun fold idea, one that impress with its double doors. I am going to be using the Hello Irresistible Suite Collection product suite that became available in March and is ONLY available through an online order rather than being offered in a catalog. 

I am going to feature the Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper, both on the outside and inside of my fun fold card:

From elegant botanical and floral designs to beautiful color washes, the Hello, Irresistible designer series paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects.

The phrase for my card, and a fun element that I added inside, comes from the Irresistible Blooms bundle:

The Irresistible Blooms set features gorgeous floral designs and sentiments in an elegant font, and is  perfect for all-occasion projects to say hello or thank you and to make smiles bloom. Combine the images as you wish on your project—pair the flower image with a greeting on a card front, add the stamped leaf image for a fuller and more detailed image, or use the leaf image repeatedly as to frame one of the greetings. The set is also great for coloring opportunities like the emboss resist technique. 

Here's the card I am going to show you how to create in the video below:

Supplies

Stamp set: Irresistible Blooms (bundle, 161150)

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Paper and cutting dimensions:

• So Saffron (base): 8 1/2″ x 11″, score at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8" (see video for pieces to cut off)
• Hello Irresistible: 4" x 5 1/4"; (2) 5 3/8" x 1 7/8"; (scrap for inside element)
• Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″; 3/4" x 4"

Misc: Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper (161239)

And here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Here's how to impress everyone with this cool and unique fun fold

Today I have a very unique fun fold idea to share with you, one that will be fun to send to close friends  and family members. I will be using my Irresistible Blooms bundle and matching Hello, Irresistible paper:

The Irresistible Blooms set features gorgeous floral designs and sentiments in an elegant font, and is  perfect for all-occasion projects to say hello or thank you and to make smiles bloom. Combine the images as you wish on your project—pair the flower image with a greeting on a card front, add the stamped leaf image for a fuller and more detailed image, or use the leaf image repeatedly as to frame one of the greetings. The set is also great for coloring opportunities like the emboss resist technique. 

From elegant botanical and floral designs to beautiful color washes, the Hello, Irresistible designer series paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects.

Here's the fun fold (called Curtain Call) I am going to show you how to create:

 

Another view: 

Here's what you need to make this card - and don't miss my video tutorial below, showing you how!

Supplies

Stamp set: Irresistible Blooms (bundle and save #161150)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" 
        Hello, Irresistible: 
                (2) 6/8" x 5 3/8"
                (2) 1 3/8" x 5 3/8"
                (2) 7/8" x 5 3/8"
                (1) 2 7/8" x 5 3/8" 
        So Saffron: 3" x 2" 

Misc: Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (161139); All That Dies (159058); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Fine Tip Glue; Simply Scored (122234); Bone Folder

Here's my video - I hope you will try this new fun fold idea!

A handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards

Hi all! I am feeling under the weather this weekend so decided to stay tucked in bed to rest up and recover. But I can't let you down so have a masculine fun fold card idea to share: 

 

The open road awaits, and that's the feeling we wanted to capture with the Legendary Ride set. It includes two different bikes, some accent pieces, and a handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards. Build scenes of a garage or a road for the bike enthusiast in your life. The sentiments include phrases for birthdays, Father's Day, and more.

The set of dies includes pieces that cut out individual parts of the motorcycle as well as the full bike. It's easy and fun to layer the pieces. No need to go to the garage to work on your bike—just go to your craft space and let your creativity go full throttle! (hehe)

Here's my fun fold card idea, along with instructions on how to make it. 

Tip: click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Legendary Ride (Bundle: Stamps + Dies: 160763)
• Card Stock – Basic Gray (121044); Smoky Slate (131202); Basic Black (121045); Silver Foil Specialty (156457)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Metal Plate 3-D Embossing Folder (160766); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Metallics Embossing Powders (155555); Heat Tool (129053); Black Dimensionals (150893); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss (149653); Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

• Basic Gray card stock: 5.5” x 8.5”, scored at 2-⅛” and 4-¼” along the long side.
• Basic Gray 2” x 4” for Motorcycle base
• Basic Black: 5-½” x 4-¼” plus   4” x 4”
• Smoky Slate: 5-¼” x 1” plus   5-¼” x 2-½”   and  small scrap
• Silver Foil sheets: Gunmetal- 5-¼” x 3”, Bright Chrome - 2” x 4”…both with adhesive sheets on the back side.

Instructions:

1. Stamp “You Are Legendary” on the right end of 1” Smoky Slate strip in black.
2. Emboss the gunmetal silver foil sheet with Metal Plate embossing folder using the Cut & Emboss Machine. Adhere embossed background to the top of the large black background and the stamped Smoky Slate strip to the bottom, leaving a gap between the two and around the edges.
3. Stamp smaller motorcycle image in Versamark on one end of smaller black card stock, then heat emboss with silver embossing powder and heat tool.
4. Die cut: Small motorcycle, 2 tires, and large motor piece from the smaller black card stock.
5. Die cut: Large motorcycle background from 2”x4” piece of Basic Gray
6. Die cut: Details for large motorcycle and two hub caps from Chrome Foil sheet.
7. Die cut: Motorcycle seat from small Smoky Slate scrap.
8. Assemble large motorcycle as follows: Use liquid glue to adhere the black “motor” to the center of the Basic Gray bike, then the Smoky Slate seat over the black at the back. Peel off the adhesive backing of the hubcaps and adhere to the center of the wheels, then use liquid glue to adhere the tires over the hubcaps. Finally, peel off the backing of the bike details and press over all other layers.
9. Fold the Basic Gray card stock along all fold lines. Adhere the bottom half of the black background to the folded outside edge (half) of the card front. Do NOT adhere the top half of the black layers to the front of the card.
10. Attach the large motorcycle to the front background using black dimensionals.
11. On the inside of the card, stamp the “Authentic You” sentiment in the lower left corner in black. Attach the small embossed motorcycle to the right front corner with black dimensionals. Adhere the 5-¼” x 2-½” Smoky Slate card stock toward the top inside of the card.

 

Front of card will fold down and “stand” like an easel by leaning against the top of the small motorcycle on the inside of the card.

Here's the perfect fun fold to brighten someone's day

Today I want to show you another fun fold idea - this card features a unique design twist on the popular easel card. I will be using my Desert Details bundle and Delicate Desert designer series paper. Shall we get started?

Add the warmth of the desert sun to you cards using the desert flowers, pottery patterns, and cheerful sentiments in the stamp set. It has four fun sentiments perfect for brightening anyone’s day; no occasion needed. Add even more beauty with a desert flower or two. The long images are great as borders or frames, or you can stamp multiples to create a longer image or background. 

 

Although the background layer could be plain and then decorated, I decided to go for something different and use my Delicate Desert paper: 

 

The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use them as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. 

Here's my card - top view and side view! Don't miss my video tutorial underneath the supplies list - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Stamp sets:  Desert Details (bundle 160532)

Ink: Petal Pink; Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Delicate Desert: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

        Basic White: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″; 2 3/4" square; 2 3/4" x 2"

        Calypso Coral: 3″ x 4 1/2″ scored at 2″ and 4″; scrap piece at least 4" long and 1" wide
        Petal Pink: (2) scrap pieces at least 4" long and 1" wide

      

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stampin' Dimensionals; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Simply Scored; Brushed Metallic Dots (156506); Something Fancy Dies (160424) 

 

Here's my video: enjoy! 

This fun fold is easy for anyone to create using this 1 tool

Today I have another fun fold card idea to share, one that creates a fun door to open. I will be using my Daisy Delight stamp set and elegant Dainty Flowers paper which is retiring this coming week (sob). Shall we get started?

 

The main feature on my fun fold comes from the Dainty Delight stamp set.

 

Sure, these flowers are dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights. As you can see, the set is bundled with coordinating dies but I won't be using them on today's fun fold.

To coordinate the colors on today's fun fold, I used the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers paper.

On one side of each sheet you can choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side of each pattern for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on! But as I said, this pack is only available until 28 February. Click here to hop over to my online store and with pack free with a $50 or €60 product order.

Here's my card - and don't miss my video tutorial below!

 

I added a little detail to the inside of my card using the coordinating dies: 

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (bundle: 160675)

Ink: Fresh Freesia; Memento Tuxedo Black 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/4" x 4" ; 2 1/4" x 1" 
        Dainty Flowers: 2 1/2" x 4" 
        Fresh Freesia: 8 1/2" z 5 1/2" 

Misc: Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin' Seal; Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 (149014); Blender Pens (102845), Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (1658987); Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834)

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

 

Try this clever fun fold with its 2 additional elements

Yes, I have another fun fold card idea to share today - this one has 2 additional elements to it which makes it fun (and easy) to create. I decided to use my Decorative Borders stamp set for the main element. Did you even see this stamp set in the catalog? I overlooked it at first so maybe you did too:

Arthur Wesley Dow said, "Great art should come from the harmony of two lines." You’ll certainly find harmony in the lines of the Decorative Borders set. It includes flowers, leaves, and lines that you can use as borders, corners, and more. Stamp them in black to make a bold statement, then add colour with your favourite colouring technique - which is what I will be doing today.  You’ll love the look of these delicate line-art flowers on your cards and other creations.

As I am in a 'Spring' mood right now I right away gravitated towards my Dandy Designs paper pack - remember this pack will retire forever on 28 February! Learn more about how to earn this paper pack for free here. 

 

Need patterned paper that can be used for any season or occasion? The Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper is the one for you. It includes versatile patterns such as plaids, polka dots, and stripes. Make this paper the background for a card or scrapbook page. Or cut it into strips or accent pieces. However you use this paper, it will make any creation look 'dandy' (ha). 

Here's what you need to make today's card. 

Stamp set: Decorative Borders (160153); Framed Florets (161815)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

• Balmy Blue: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″; 1 1/8" x 2 7/8"  score at 2-3/4″ and 6-3/4″
• Dandy Designs: 5-1/4″ x 2-1/2″; 5 1/4" x 1" 
• Basic White (in pocket): 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″; 2 3/4" x 1"; 5 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Misc: Dandy Designs designer series paper (160836); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends; Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends; Simply Scored; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987)

Here's my fun fold card - and don't miss my video below! 

Be sure to watch all the way through my video to catch my bonus tips and design ideas. 

2 score lines and an interesting twist inside, how easy is that

Today I have another fun fold card idea to share, one with a clever twist inside. I will be using my Delicate Desert paper

 

 

and my Desert Details bundle. 

 

Infuse your crafting with desert serenity with the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper. The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use the patterns as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. This paper will warm your crafting hehe!

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Pale Papaya, Petal Pink, Soft Succulent

The Desert Details stamp set contains four messages to cheer everyone up, on any occasion or just because. Let the warm desert sun shine through your creations with these desert flowers, special patterns and uplifting messages!  With a desert flower or two your creation will be even more beautiful! The long motifs will certainly come in handy too! They work great as borders or frames, or stamp them several times to create a background, for example.

My one big tip for today's card layout is to be careful choosing your paper pattern so that the layout matches the design. I explain more in my video below. 

Here's my card and see below to a complete listing of supplies, measurements and ordering numbers, along with a video tutorial showing you how to make this lovely card. 

 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Desert Details (bundle, 160532)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Calypso Coral: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
        Delicate Desert: 5 1/4″ x 12″, scored at 4″ and 8″
        Basic White: 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"; 1 1/4" square' 1" x 3 3/4"; 4 6/8" x 3 3/8" 
        Petal Pink: (2) 5 1/4" x 1" ; 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" 

Misc: Simply Scored, Paper Trimmer, Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (1760521); Bone Folder; Gold Faceted Adhesive-backed Sequins (160536); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video: enjoy!