Tag: Cards

Kindness Matters

Hello!  How are you?  I hope you are doing well.  I have the opportunity to teach a card class  tonight and will share this card with them to showcase how stunning a one layer card can be.

Quiet Meadow, Timeless Arrangements, Blending, Thanks, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2023AnnualCatalog

The card base is Thick Basic White measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.

I created a template using the retired Stitched Rectangle Dies die cut from a piece of cardboard found in a package of Designer Series Paper.  The cardboard is cut to the size of the card front – 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ – to make it easy to place and one of the rectangle dies is used to make the opening in the template.   Place the template over the card front and use the Blending Brushes to brush on Old Olive ink at the bottom, Daffodil Delight in the middle and Balmy Blue on top.  Remove the template and stamp the flowers from Quiet Meadow in Memento Black ink.

The sentiment is from the new Timeless Arrangements – I love the font and sentiments in this set.  It is also stamped in Memento Black ink.  To finish the card, place 3 brass butterflies around the sentiment.

I do not often make single layer cards – but creating a template from any of our larger dies and sponging color on the card front, brings such depth and dimension that more layers are not needed.

Have you tried this technique before?  Leave a comment below and let me know!

Thanks for stopping by!

PS – We are half-way through the month and the Designer Series Paper sale.  Have you purchased your favorites yet?

Product List

Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set

Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)

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

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Blending Brushes

Brushed Brass Butterflies

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

Do You Struggle….

with keeping track of birthdays for family and friends?  I know I do! Stampin’ Up! had designed the perfect solution with the Birthday Card Organizer Kit!

Birthday, Organizer, Kits Collection, Stampin' Up!, SU!

This kit comes with the pocket organizer – just add the months on each page!  AND – 12 cards – 6 each of 2 designs (the one in the middle and the one on the right).  There is no stamping required to assemble the kit and it comes complete with adhesive and dimensionals for easy assembly of the cards!

If you have a hard-to-buy for friend, neighbor, co-worker, or family member, consider purchasing the kit and either put it together for them before gifting it, or wrap it as is and let them have some crafty fun!  Better yet, purchase a few kits and get together with those friends and family members and assemble them together!  The instructions are easy to follow AND you’ll have fun crafting together!

You can also expand the contents of the kit as I did – the middle card has a water color backing – simply cut this card in half at the fold and use the back for another card – as I did with the card on the left.  You’ll need to add Basic White cardstock for your base and decorate with stamps on hand.

The Kit Contains:

  • One 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
  • Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
  • Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use­—no prep work required!
  • Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent

Purchase your kits today and cross off family and friends from your gift giving list!  Shop Birthday Card Organizer Kit.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cards for A Cause

Hi!  I am excited to offer a Cards for A Cause Class to Go!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in the US and I am offering this class in support of Breast Cancer Research.  As someone diagnosed with the disease last year, I wanted to do something to help further finding a cure.

The class features the Count on Me stamp set.  I love this stamp set and find it easy to make cards to support others going through a rough patch.  You will receive a PDF with how to make each of the 4  cards, the consumable supplies and the stamp set in the full class.  There are two other options as listed below:

  • PDF Tutorial – $20
  • PDF Tutorial + Consumable Supplies – $35
  • PDF Tutorial + Consumable Supplies + Count On Me Stamp Set – $55

$20 of each offering will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation in October.

Register today by sending an email to:  teresasstampinspot@gmail.com with your class option.    A Paypal invoice will be sent.

Class supplies will be mailed by October 18th.  PDF only orders – the PDF will be emailed on October 19th.

Register by October 2!

Fancy Fold with DSP

Hi!  How are you today?  We are winding down with Sale-A-Bration – as it ends on August 31, so I wanted to share with you one last card featuring the Wonderful World Bundle.

This one uses both the Designer  Series Paper and the coordinating Stamp set that you get in the bundle.  You still have time to earn this bundle FREE with a $100 purchase (US, prior to S/H and tax) in my on-line store.

Wonderful World, Very Best Occasions, Stampin' Up!, DSP, SU!, #SAB2022

Ok, so I did say that this was a Fancy Fold. what makes it that?  The Designer Series Paper is actually  4″ x 12″, so when you open the card, here is what you see!

Wonderful World, DSP, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #SAB2022, Fancy Fold

Isn’t that pretty?  Now you don’t  have to worry about which side of the paper to showcase!  This card showcases both!  You could use the entire pack to make 36 cards (you would just have to forgo the strip inside the card).

Here’s what you need:

  • Base – Mossy Meadow – 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
  • Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 12″, score at 5 1/4″ and 10 1/2″ – fold down on the first score and up on the second.
  • Inside – Basic White – 4″ x 5 1/4″
  • Strip (optional) – 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

Attach the back flap of the Designer Series Paper to the Base Mossy Meadow.  Adhere the bottom flap of the Designer Series Paper to the front using Seal adhesive.  Wrap the Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Thread (on the Clearance Rack for $2.80!) around the front and tie in a knot.

Use the Stampin’ Write Markers – Melon Mambo and Mossy Meadow, to ink the flower right on the stamp, and then stamp on a scrap of Basic White.  Die cut with the Stylish Shapes circle die.  Stamp the sentiment from Very Best Occasions (found in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog) in StaZon Jet Black ink over the flower.   Attach the circle to the card front using dimensionals.

I highly recommend the Very Best Occasions Stamp Set – the sentiments are prefect for card fronts – or insides, and covers Birthday, Christmas, Sympathy, Thinking of You, Thank You and just because.  I love when a sentiment set covers many different purposes.   With 3 kids out of the house, the sentiment above will be getting lots of use this coming year.

Just a reminder, I am offering a Double Down for every $50 and $100 purchase made with this link through Monday, August 29th.   You can get a FREE, new in package, stamp set or bundle when you place a $50 or $100 order.   Link to store: https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=ATHJQUSR

DOUBLE DOWN  $50 purchase (prior to S/H and tax): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TeresasStampinSpot&set=a.456580756483643

DOUBLE DOWN  $100 purchase (prior to S/H and tax): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TeresasStampinSpot&set=a.456607623147623

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Product List

Very Best Occasions Cling Stamp Set (English)

Wonderful World Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Many Marvelous Markers

Mossy Meadow 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

Stylish Shapes Dies

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Dimensionals

No Ink Required

Hi!  How are you today?  I hope today is a good day!  I’ve had a chance to play with the Wonderful World Sale-a-Bration Bundle – which you can earn FREE through August 31 with a $100 purchase (US, prior to S/H and tax).

I wanted to share how easy it is to make a card using the pretty Designer Series Paper in this bundle – with no stamping required.  (You could, tho, if you wanted to add a sentiment).

Wonderful World DSP, 2022SAB2, Stampin' Up!, SU!

The flowers in this Designer Series Paper are perfect for use on their own.  For this card, I punched 3 of the flowers using the Postage Stamp punch.  The layers for the card are:

  • Base – Thick Basic White – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.
  • Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss with the Stripes and Splatters 3D Embossing Folder (just the top of the piece.
  • Wonderful World 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

I am using  Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim which is on the Clearance Rack for just $2.80, behind the punched flowers.  As I said, it was quick to put together and required no stamping.

I hope this helps you take a look at your Designer Series Paper in a whole new light!

You have until August 31 to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration.  Shop my on-line store  with Host Code ATHJQUSR to grab your FREE items!  I am also doubling down through August 29th.  You can get a FREE, new in package, stamp set or bundle when you place a $50 or $100 order using the host code above.   Link to store: https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=ATHJQUSR

DOUBLE DOWN  $50 purchase (prior to S/H and tax): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TeresasStampinSpot&set=a.456580756483643

DOUBLE DOWN  $100 purchase (prior to S/H and tax): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TeresasStampinSpot&set=a.456607623147623

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Product List

Wonderful World Bundle (English)

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Mossy Meadow 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim

Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch

Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Seal

Wonderful Watercolors

Hi!  As I mentioned previously, it is National Watercoloring Month!  One of my favorites techniques is the Watercolor Wash – it is fun, easy to do, and every card looks a little bit different.  I shared this technique at a recent workshop I did and so today, am sharing it with you.

Quiet Meadow, Charming Sentiments, Watercolor Wash, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #watercoloring

To create the background, add a few drops of reinker to the lid of its coordinating ink pad.  Use a Watercolor Brush to pick up the ink and paint it onto Watercolor Paper measuring 3 3/4″ x 5″.  My colors here are all from the 2022-2024 In Colors and start from the top – Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis and Starry Night.   Set aside to dry.

For the flowers, die cut a piece of Watercolor paper using the Meadow Dies.  Using the same technique as above, add color for the flowers and stem.  Set aside to dry.  Die-cut the same flower from a piece of Basic Black cardstock as well.

On a scrap piece of Basic White, stamp a sentiment in Orchid Oasis ink from the Charming Sentiments stamp set.  Die cut with the coordinating die.  I truly LOVE this bundle.  I do not have an electric die-cutting machine, and have loved the look of the die-cut sentiments so was super excited when I saw this bundle in the new catalog.

The base of this card is Orchid Oasis – cut 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.  A piece of Basic Black measuring 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ is adhered on front.

Tie a piece of the glittered Orchid Oasis ribbon around the Watercolor paper and adhere to the Basic Black mat.

You can give the flower a little bit of sparkle with the Wink Of Stella glitter brush as seen in the picture above.  (It shimmers a bit more in real life).  Attach the watercolor flower to the die cut Basic Black – shifting it slightly so that you can see just a bit of the Basic Black flower behind it.

Tuck the flower stem behind the ribbon and attach to the Watercolor background.  Use dimensionals to attach the sentiment over the ribbon.  Finish the card by adding a few of the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots.

If you are like me and love the look of watercolor, I hope you’ll give this technique a try.

You’ll find all the supplies to make this card in my on-line store – simply click on any of the products below and you will get there.  Don’t forget that we are also Sale-A-Brating and you earn FREE products when your purchase is $50 (US, prior to S/H and tax).

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

Product List

Charming Sentiments Bundle (English)

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Water Painters

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

Meadow Dies

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Seal

FREE SHIPPING – 1 DAY ONLY!

 

Hi!  Stampin’ Up! just announced they are offering Free Shipping on orders over $50 (prior to tax, after coupons) placed on June 24th!  The offer starts at Midnight MT (that’s 2AM EST) and ends at 11:59 PM MT (that’s 1:59AM EST).

This would be a great time to grab those last chance must haves from the January-June Mini catalog such as the adorable Snail Mail Bundle used to make this double slider card (I’ll post the directions for this one tomorrow):

Snail Mail, Hello, Friendship, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanJuneMini2021

Or the ever versatile Happy Thoughts sentiment stamp set used with the gorgeous Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper:

Happy Thoughts, Birthday, Hydrangea Hill, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanJuneMini2021

And let’s not forget that the Hey Chick stamp set and dies are also leaving!  These were a special offer outside of the Mini Catalog:

 

So many fun products to snag before they are gone on June 30th!  And now you can get them and save on Shipping!

Shop my on-line store at:  https://teresasstampinspot.stampinup.net/

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

Hey Chick Bundle (English)

Snailed It Bundle

Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper

Sunshine on A Rainy Day

Hi and Good Morning!  It is a rainy Saturday here for me and I could use a little brightening up – so decided to share with you today this fun interactive card featuring one of my favorite sets that is sadly retiring on May 3.

Just Because, Friendship. Under My Umbrella, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

The images for this card are from the Under My Umbrella stamp set.  The set along with the coordinating Umbrella Builder punch are both leaving us on May 3.    I die cut squares using the two largest stitched squares from the Stitched Shapes Dies (also retiring on May 3).

The boots and flowers are stamped with Black Memento Ink and colored with the following Stampin’ Blends:  Real Red, Pool Party, Old Olive and So Saffron.

I did mention the card is interactive – if you pull on the ribbon, the boots flip open to reveal this:

Just Because, Friendship. Under My Umbrella, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

Isn’t that so cool?  These are so easy to make!

You will need the following supplies to make this card:

  • Base Pool Party – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half
  • Layer Basic White – 5″ x 3 3/4″ – I embossed with the Subtle Embossing Folder (A favorite that is also retiring)
  • Strip Pool Party – 2″ x 6″ – score at 2″ and 2 1/2″
  • Tag Topper Punch (also retiring)
  • Classic Label Punch (also retiring)
  • Tear & Tape
  • Dimensionals
  • Whisper White Crinkled Ribbon
  • Scraps of Pool Party – to die cut largest square
  • Scraps of Basic White – to die cut second largest square – need 2

You can see how to make this fun interactive card in this video:

Please let me know if you have any questions – I’m happy to answer them!

Just a reminder, the following items used in this card are retiring and are available while supplies last – so if they aren’t a part of your crafting supplies – click on the link below the item to head over to my store to get them before they are gone.

Retiring Products

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Umbrella Builder Punch

Stitched Shapes Dies

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Classic Label Punch

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Classic Label Punch

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stitched Shapes Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Dimensionals

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon