Month: March 2023

Unique and Amazing You

Hi!  It’s been a whirlwind this week as Stampin’ Up! announced their color refresh as well as the Last Chance lists for the Annual and Mini catalogs.   I had planned on posting this card on Wednesday – and got wrapped up in all the excitement and here we are on Friday finally posting.  I hope you don’t mind the delay.

WV Fold, Friends are Like Seashells, By The Bay, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #annualcatalog2022, #retiringsoon

I found this new-to-me fold and fell in LOVE that I had to share with my Facebook followers Tuesday night.  The fold is called a WV fold and here is why:

WV Fold, Friendship, Friends are Like Seashells,, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #retiringsoon

When the card is open, the front of the card makes a W and the inside pop-out makes a V.   Isn’t that fun?

Ok, so let’s get to the details:

  • Base – Pool Party – 5 1/2″ x 11″, score at 1 3/4″, 3 1/2″, 5 1/4″ and 7″
  • V panel – Pool Party – 6″ x 3″, score at 3″
  • Basic White – 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ (need 3)
  • Optional – Pool Party 3″ x 3″ for mat on inside white panel
  • Designers Series Paper – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ – 4 pieces – can start with 1 piece 5 1/4″ x 6″ and cut into 4 1 1/2″ strips as shown above, or can mix and match prints similar to the card in the video below
  • Designer Series Paper – 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside back panel.

For this card, I paired the soon-to-be retired (sadness), Friends are Like Seashells and the Seaside Bay (carrying over from the Mini to the new Annual Catalog – yay!).  The seashells and sand on the front are stamped as follows:  sand – Sahara Sand, Conch – Petal Pink, larger shell – So Saffron, small shell – Sahara Sand.  The sand and shells on the second panel are also stamped in Sahara Sand.  The sentiment is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

To see how to assemble the card, here’s the video:

If you are interested in the Friends are Like Seashells stamp set, I highly recommend getting the coordinating dies and the 3D Embossing Folder as well.  While I do not use them on this project, you will want all 3 products for your crafting.  Here’s a card using the embossing folder.  The dies and folder will be on sale starting April 4.  Please note that both Sahara Sand and So Saffron are retiring from our core color lines – so make sure to add a reinker and card stock to your order if you are running low.

I hope you enjoyed today’s fun fold and give it a go.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set

Seaside Bay Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

By The Bay 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Seaside Seashells Dies

Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Today’s Plan

Cookies!  I love the Nothing’s Better Than bundle and hadn’t played with it in a while, so decided to pull it out and pair it with one of my favorite current In Colors – Tahitian Tide.

Nothings Better Than, InColors2022-24, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #AnnualCatalog2022

Its a very quick card and all stamping!  The cookies are stamped first in Crumb Cake and then the detail stamp is done in Early Espresso.  The stars are stamped in So Saffron.

The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso and Tahitian Tide.

The base is Thick Basic White measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.  A layer of Tahitian Tide measuring 5 1/4″ x 4″ is the mat for the stamped layer which is Basic White measuring 5″ x 3 3/4″.

It may be time to go open my box of Girl Scout Tagalongs.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Nothing's Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

Stampin' Seal

Paper Trimmer

Hanging Out

Hi!  How are you today?  I hope as we wind down the month of March you are doing well.   Today I have a card featuring the Love Cats stamp set in the Jan-April Mini.

Love Cats, Friendship, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanAprilMini2023, #funfold

I truly love the images in this set and have had some fun with them.  This card features a fun fold as well – so I hope you’ll give it a try.

The base of the card is Daffodil Delight and measures 5 1/2″ x 7″, score at 2 3/4″ and fold.

The rest of the measurements are:

  • Basic Black: 5 3/8″ x 2 5/8″, 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″, 5 3/8″ x 1 3/8″
  • Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4″ x 2 1/2″, 5 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
  • Basic White: 3″ x 3″

The cat is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and the heart is colored with the Real Red Stampin’ Blends.  The sentiment is stamped in Daffodil Delight.   Classic Matte Black dots are used to embellish the card.

While the stamp set was originally designed for Valentine’s Day, the sentiments allow its use for many other occasions – especially this one used to celebrate friendship.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Product List

Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English)

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Matte Black Dots

Stampin' Seal

Happy To Have You As My Friend

Hi!  It’s been a rough week for me and there are a few people who have shown their support which I truly appreciate.  This card is for them.

Hello Irresistible, Design Series Paper, Dry Embossing, Friendship, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #onlineexclusives2023

I love the added texture that using an Embossing Folder adds to this card.  The Designer Series Paper and the Basic White background are all embossed with the Cross Hatch from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders released as part of the On Line Exclusives this month.

The dimensions for this card:

  • Base – Pretty Peacock (returning in May) – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5 1/4″, embossed with the Crosshatch folder
  • Pretty Peacock mats: 2 1/4″ x 3 3/4″, 1 3/4″ x 3″, 3″ x 1 14″
  • Designer Series Paper: 2″ x 3 1/2″, 1 1/2″ x 2 3/4″, embossed with Crosshatch folder
  • Basic White: 2 3/4″ x 1″ (for sentiment)

The sentiment is stamped in Pretty Peacock ink.  A few Frosted Dots were added as an accent (also available as part of the Online Exclusives).

I did use dimensionals to help offset the layers on the right hand side of the second DSP panel and the sentiment.

I hope this inspires you to try adding texture to your cards with Embossing folders – I love how this card turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

Loose Frosted Dots

Stampin' Dimensionals

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Life is Sweeter

Hi!  Today I have a card for you featuring the Share A Milkshake Bundle from the January-April Mini Catalog.  This is such a fun set and enables you to make such sweet cards.

Share A Milkshake, Friendship, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanAprilMini2023

I love Root Beer floats and thought I’d make a card featuring my favorite (tho, if you like Chocolate Shakes – this would work for those, too).

The base of the card is Bermuda Bay measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.   A piece of Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper measuring 3″ x 5 1/2″ is attached to the front.

The milkshake glass is stamped in Soft Suede and the glass details are stamped in Early Espresso.   The scoop of ice cream is stamped in So Saffron. The straw is stamped in Bermuda Bay and the cherry in Real Red ink.  These pieces are die cut with the coordinating dies and the whip cream dollop on top is die cut from Basic White card stock.   A circle using the Stylish Shapes dies is die cut from Coastal Cabana card stock.  The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso and also die cut with a die from the Stylish Shapes dies.

There is a slit created in the ice cream when die-cut which is the perfect place to slide in the straw.

I can now share my favorite drink with a special friend.

If you purchase the Share A Milkshake bundle in my on-line store by March 31, you will receive a 4 project tutorial featuring this bundle.  So don’t wait! Grab the bundle today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Share A Milkshake Bundle (English)

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stylish Shapes Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

The Bird and I

are thinking of you!  I love birds (almost as much as butterflies) and had to get the Nested Friends bundle from the January-April Mini.  I hadn’t had much time to play with it, but did get this card made and it has sparked my creativity so I’ll be playing with the bundle a bit more in the near future.

Nested Friends, Bird, Friendship, Thinking of You, InColors21-23, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanAprilMini2023

I love using Blender Pens to color with ink – it allows the details of the stamp to shine through while getting complete coverage.  The nest is stamped in Early Espresso Ink and then I used a blender pen to spread the ink from stamping to color the nest.  I added a bit of color for the leaves using the soon-to-be retired Soft Succulent Marker.

The bird is also stamped in Early Espresso and colored with the same method as the nest.  I did add a little bit of Pumpkin Pie for his breast using a Watercolor Pencil.  The eggs are stamped in Balmy Blue ink.  Both the bird and eggs are die cut using the coordinating dies.

The sentiment is from my favorite Go To Greetings stamp set.  If you don’t have this set yet, you are missing out.  I love the fonts and different sizes of the images and use it frequently – as in – the set just sits on my table and does not get put away.

The base of the card is Soft Succulent – measuring 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.  The Basic White panel measure 3 3/4″ x 5″ and is mounted on a piece of Early Espresso measuring 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Product List

Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

Nested Friends Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

2021–2023 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

Blender Pens

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Hello Irresistible

Hi!  Today I am featuring the new On-Line Exclusive bundle, Irresistible Blooms.  In case you missed it, on March 1, Stampin’ Up! released quite a few products in the On-Line store and this suite is part of it.

Hello Irresistible, OnLine Exclusive, Hello, Flowers, Friendship, Split Card, Stampin' Up!, SU!

I started with Flirty Flamingo Card Stock for my base – measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.

I then cut a piece of Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″.  I also cut a piece of Basic White card stock the same size.  The Basic White was die cut using the Split Card Textures dies.  This is attached to the Designer Series Paper using Stampin’ Seal, and then attached to the card base.

The flower is stamped in Versamark ink on Flirty Flamingo card stock, sprinkled with White Embossing powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.  The leaves are stamped in Versamark ink on Pear Pizzazz card stock, sprinkled with White Embossing powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.  The vine wreath, flower and leaves are die cut using the coordinating dies.

The sentiment is stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink on the lower right corner.  The wreath is attached using Stampin’ Seal.  The leaves are also attached using Stampin’ Seal.  The flower is attached with dimensionals.

A very pretty set with great sentiments to enhance any paper crafter’s tooi suite.  To shop the On-Line exclusives, click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Product List

Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

Versamark Pad

Basics Embossing Powders

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Split Card Textures Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Hello Dragonfly

Hi!  Back today with the third and final card using the Biggest Wish stamp set.  I went a little different for this one to show you can create a soft look as well as the bold looks I shared in the past two cards.

Dragonfly Garden, BIggest Wishes, Templates, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2022-23AnnualCatalog

To create the background, I created a template using the retired Nested Oval dies and a piece of chipboard from a package of Designer Series Paper cut to the dimensions of my card front – 3 3/4″ x 5″.  I placed the template over my Basic White layer and using the Blending Brushes, added Balmy Blue ink starting from the left top of the oval.  I didn’t completely color the oval – as I wanted to leave room for my sentiment.

The sentiment is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

The dragonfly is from Dragonfly Garden and stamped in the Tuxedo Black ink as well.  I used Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo pack and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo pack to color the wings.  Punch out with the coordinating punch.

The base of the card is Basic White Thick card stock measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.  A Basic Black mat measuring 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ is used to frame the front panel.

So, whether going bold or subtle, the fonts in the Biggest Wish set are a great addition to your cards.

Thanks for hanging with me and my little grouping of cards featuring the Biggest Wish stamp set.

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Blending Brushes

Dragonflies Punch

Stampin' Dimensionals

What To Do With Scraps

Hi!  As promised, I am back today with my second card featuring the Biggest Wish stamp set.

If you are like me and save even 1/2″ scraps of our gorgeous Designer Series Paper, then I have a card for you!

Scraps, Deisgn Series Paper, Biggest Wish, Thanks, Stampin' Up!,, SU!, #22-23AnnualCatalog

I love the pop of bright colors from the Flowers & More Designer Series Paper (host item in the January-April Mini 2023).  To create the panel, cut a piece of Basic Black card stock, 4″ x 2 1/4″ and grab coordinating strips of DSP that are 1/2″ wide.  Adhere the strips at an angle on the Basic Black card stock leaving a small gap between each strip.  Use your Paper Trimmer to cut off the strips that overhang the Basic Black.

The base of this card is Polished Pink – one of our retiring In Colors, cut at 4 1/4″ x 11, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.   The Basic Black panel is adhered in the middle of the card.

Emboss two pieces of Basic White card stock measuring 1 3/4″ x 4″ with the Thanks folder from the Thanks & Hello pack.  I moved each piece to a different area to get different languages on each piece.  Attach these to the card front using dimensionals.

The FRIEND is stamped in Polished Pink and then thanks is stamped in Blackberry Bliss overlapping slightly at the top.  A Stitched Rectangle die is used to die cut the sentiment.  Please note that I moved the die over and cut a second time to fit around the sentiment.

What do you think of today’s card?   Check back tomorrow – I’ll have my 3rd and final card with this set.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Flowers & More 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stitched Rectangles Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Looking for Something Different?

Hi!  How are you today?  Hard to believe that Sale-A-Bration is over and that March is here.  Where did the time go?

If you are looking for a set that makes an impact with the sentiment, look no further than the Biggest Wish set.  I am not sure why I waited so long to pull this one out and play with it – but I am in LOVE!  The two different fonts for the words makes it easy to mix and match. Over the next few days, I will share 3 different cards made using this set.

Biggest Wish, Hello, Friendship, Regency Park DSP, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanAprilMini2023

First up is this card featuring the Regency Park Designer Series Paper and generational stamping.  If you haven’t tried generational stamping before, what you do is ink up your stamp and stamp it multiple times without re-inking.  You can see that the HELLO is lighter and lighter as I stamp up the card.  This is a great way to achieve an ombre look as well.

The base of the card is Night of Navy, 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.  A piece of Basic White measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″ is stamped on the right hand side and a piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ is adhered on the left.  A piece of Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon runs over the edge of DSP.    The inks are Mango Melody and Night of Navy.  A few Adhesive Backed Milky Dots completes the card.

I’ll be back with card number 2 tomorrow.

If you haven’t heard the news, Stampin’ Up! released new products in the on-line store under On-Line Exclusives – you will not find these products in any catalog, so make sure you swing over to my store to check them out.  I’ll be sharing a few projects made with the Hello, Irresistible bundle on my March 7 Facebook Live.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

Adhesive Backed Milky Dots