Tag: Birthday

Favored Flowers Birthday

Hi!  For today’s card, I am showcasing the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper that you can earn FREE until Feb 28 with a minimum $50 purchase (prior to S/H and tax) in my on-line store.

DSP, Designer Series Paper, Favored Flowers DSP, #SAB2023, Stampin' Up!, SU!, Birthday

I love when I can use our gorgeous Designer Series Paper as the star of the card.  This paper is SO pretty, it doesn’t need anything more than a ribbon and a sentiment.   The sentiment is from the Beautifully Happy Stamp set – also FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a $100 purchase (prior to S/H and tax).

The sentiment is stamped on a scrap of Basic White in JetBlack StaZon and punched with the Double Oval punch.  A scrap of Petal Pink cardstock was used to punch the scallop oval from the Double Oval punch.  To finish the card, attach a piece of Petal Pink Soft Polyester Ribbon near the bottom and then use a smaller piece of the ribbon to tie a knot around it.  This method allows the ends of the ribbon to lie horizontal on the card.

The base of the card is Thick Basic White and the DSP is attached after the ribbon is attached.  The sentiment is attached using Mini Dimensionals.

Now, a little late, but here is the winner of the Counting Sheep Bundle!

Congratulations to Vonda for winning the Counting Sheep Bundle during my 18th Stampaversary Give Away!  I’ll be in touch soon to get your information to get this in the mail to you!

Thanks so much for joining me today!  Wishing you a great start to your weekend!

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Product List

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Petal Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Soft Polyester Ribbon

Double Oval Punch

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Seal

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.

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Summer Shadow Pocket

Hi!  How are you?  I was playing around with some Sale-A-Bration products – which are sadly going away at the end of the month and came up with this pocket card to share with you.

Birthday, Pocket Card, Summer Shadows, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2021SaleABration

Pocket cards are fun to make and relatively quick, too.  The base for this card is Basic Black and measures 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.  I chose to use just one piece of the Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper (FREE with a $50 purchase until Sept 30 or while supplies last).  The back piece measures 4″ x 5 1/4″ and the front piece measures 4″ x 4 3/4″ – score at 1″ on the 4 3/4″ side and fold down.

Place Tear & Tape on the other 3 sides (not the edge with the score) and adhere to the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP.

A piece of Fresh Freesia ribbon – darkened with the Highland Heather Dark Stampin’ Blend is wrapped around the flap and attached on the back.  A smaller piece is then used to create the knot on the front.

The flowers are die cut using the Summer Shadow Dies (Sale-A-Bration item with a $100 purchase) from Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape card stock.  The leaves are die cut from Pear Pizzazz and Garden Green.  The sentiment is stamped in Gorgeous Grape and die cut with the Rectangle Stitched dies.

The insert is a piece of Basic White measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/2″.

If you haven’t tried a pocket card, give it a shot – I think you’ll find them fun to make.

As I mentioned above, we are winding down Sale-A-Bration – less than 2 weeks to go.  So, head on over to my store, and once you spend $50 (prior to S/H and tax), you’ll get to add a FREE Sale-A-Bration product to your order.   UPDATED:  The Be Dazzled and Summer Shadow Dies have SOLD OUT!

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Product List

Shaded Summer Cling Stamp Set

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

Beautifully Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Penguin Birthday

Hi!  Welcome to Penguin week here on the Blog!  The Penguin Place bundle in the July-December Mini Catalog is so cute and can be used for more than just your Christmas projects – tho I’ll be showcasing some of those, too.

Today we will start with this birthday card:

The coordinating punch makes it easy to make adorable cards.  Pair this bundle with the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (FREE with a $50 purchase – prior to S/H and tax) and you’ll have tons of fun creating with this guy.

The penguin body is punched from Basic Black cardstock and the belly from Basic White.  Stamp the eyes in Jet Black StaZon and the beak in So Saffron.

The bow tie and hat are stamped in Just Jade ink and fussy cut with Paper Snips.  The balloon is stamped in Fresh Freesia ink and if you have the retired Balloon Punch – the smaller balloon fits this perfectly.  If not, then fussy cut with your Paper Snips.

The base is Misty Moonlight cardstock.  The Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper is used for the striped banner and the layer behind the penguin. A small piece of Basic White acts as snow for the penguin to stand on.  A few star sequins from the Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins pack also in the mini finish the card.

You will find all products to make this card in my on-line store.  Simply click on one of the product links below and it will take you to my store.  Don’t forget, once you reach $50 in your cart, you can choose the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper FREE!

Make sure to check back tomorrow for another project using these adorable penguins!

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Product List

Penguin Place Bundle (English)

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins

Paper Snips

Stampin' Dimensionals

Seashells In Life

Hi!  How are you today?  I love looking for shells when I get to the beach – they are so pretty.  I have a jar in my kitchen with the shells I have collected over the years.  Do you collect them?  Well, today’s card reminds me of those shells.

This set debuted in the January-June Mini Catalog tho it took me a while to use it – so I am happy that it carried over to the Annual Catalog.  The shells are stamped on Designer Series Paper scraps from the now retired coordinating paper pack.   The In Good Taste or Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper packs would be great to use in place of this retired paper.

I love that this suite contained an Embossing Folder called Seashells 3D.  It creates such a beautiful background.   Did you know that the die set Seaside Seashells work with this Embossing Folder?  Pretty cool!   And what’s even sweeter – you can still purchase the dies and stamp set as a bundle in the Annual Catalog!

For the card, I used Sahara Sand for my base.  The embossed layer is Basic White.  As mentioned, the shells are stamped on Designer Series Paper using Sahara Sand ink.   The sentiment is also stamped in Sahara Sand ink and the Banners Pick-A-Punch was used to create the flag end.

A relatively quick card to put together if you are in need of a few.

Click on any of the product links below to get to my on-line store and shop for your favorite Stampin’ Up! products.

Just a reminder, now through August 2, select Designer Series Papers are on sale for 15% Off!

 

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Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

Expressions In Ink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

Banners Pick A Punch

Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Turtle Love

Hi!  The Turtle Friends bundle in the Annual Catalog is my favorite.  He is just adorable and will make fabulous cards for any occasions.

Birthday, Belated, Turtle Friends, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2021AnnualCatalog

I made this card following a sketch challenge from the CASE-ing Tuesday Facebook Group.     The Designer Series Paper is a Host item that you can earn with a $150 (prior to S/H and tax) purchase or by hosting a workshop or catalog party with your family and friends that reaches a minimum of $150.  The colors of this paper are so bright and cheerful – I love them.

The card base is Granny Apple Green.  The turtle is stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Crumb Cake card stock and punched with the coordinating punch.  The shell is Granny Apple Green ink on Basic White cardstock.  While the punch does not do just the shell, you can use it to punch and just trim the bottom of the shell.   The hat is stamped in Bermuda Bay ink and fussy cut with Paper Snips.  It is colored with Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green markers.

The sentiment is stamped in Granny Apple Green ink as well.  The turtle is attached using dimensionals.  A few of the Artistry Blooms Adhesive backed sequins finishes it off.

Here is a link to the sketch.

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Product List

Turtle Friends Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

Artistry Blooms Sequins

Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Snips

Revving It Up For The Guys

Hi!  We are counting down the Annual 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and today we are saying goodbye to Geared Up Garage and coordinating dies with these masculine birthday cards!

Garage Gears, Masculine, Birthday, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

Did you check out the prints in the Well Suited Designer Series Paper from the January-June Mini Catalog?  They are great to pair with this set in the Annual Catalog.

For this particular card, I stamped the car in Memento Black ink and colored with the Real Red Stampin’ Blends.   The sentiment is from the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set and also stamped in Memento Black ink.

To add a little flair, three banner tags were created using the retiring Triple Banner punch from Basic Gray, Real Red and Basic Black card stock.

For this second card, I switched up my color palette to Gray Granite and Night of Navy.

Geared Up Garage, Masculine, Birthday, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

The designer series paper is once again from the Well Suited Designer Series Paper pack in the January-June Mini catalog.  The gas can and tool box are stamped in Night of Navy ink and die cut.  The gears are die cut from Night of Navy card stock.  I added the oil splotches behind my tool box using Gray Granite ink.  I love how this card turned out.  As I have a brother-in-law that is a mechanic, this card is perfect for his birthday!

I have a few family members that are into cars and racing and the top card will be perfect for them.

Make sure you grab the stamp set and coordinating dies soon – they are both on SALE on the Last Chance list.  The dies are on low inventory – so don’t wait!  Click here to get them today!

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Product List

Geared Up Garage Cling Stamp Set

Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Well Suited 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Banner Triple Punch

Garage Gears Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Happy Birthday Chick

Hi!  Today I have a card featuring the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set.  Do you recall the Hey Chick set from 2017?  Well, this is it’s sister set and is in the January-June Mini Catalog.

Hey Birthday Chick, Happy Birthday, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanJune2021Mini

These two are so cute!  I love the mop of feathers on the chicken eating the cupcake – it just cracks me up.  If you recall, the Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 had an egg with legs – in this set, the egg has hatched!  I truly love how these sets pair together.

But, even better – Stampin’ Up! has created coordinating dies for BOTH sets AND brought back the Hey Chick stamp set for a limited time as well!  How awesome is that?  I snagged the coordinating dies for both sets and will show you a picture of those dies in a minute.

Back to this particular card, I decided to do a fun Corner Flip Fold – you can check it out in this video – I make a template in the video which I hope is easy enough for you to follow.  If not, please ask – I’m happy to answer your questions!

My colors are Cajun Craze, Early Espresso and Basic White for the Card Stock.  I did use the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack behind the main panel.  I added a little sparkle to the cupcake with the Wink of Stella glitter pen:

I used Watercolor Pencils and a Blender pen to color the images.

Ok – so, let’s check out these dies.  For the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set:

 

Besides the die cuts for the chickens, there is a also a fence and bag of feed along with the Happy Birthday I used on my card.  I love that they have added extra elements!

For the Hey Chick dies, check these out!

 

A Hen House, Corn Stalk and Chicken Wire – SOOOO CUTE!!!   LOVE IT!!  So, if you missed out on the Hey Chick Stamp Set back in 2017, now is your chance to snag it!  If you already have it – purchase the coordinating dies and dust it off – so many more possibilities!

AND – lastly – purchase BOTH bundles and you will get FREE SHIPPING!  BUT this deal is only for today, March 17! So DO NOT WAIT!  Click here to head over to my store and grab these adorable bundles today!

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Product List

Hey Birthday Chick Bundle (English)

Hey Chick Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

Neutrals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

Watercolor Pencils

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Paper Trimmer

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Fun with the Playful Alphabet

Hi!  Today I am sharing a card using the Playful Alphabet!  This is such a fun alphabet set and perfect for making your sentiment your focal point on your card.

I love how the word pops from the Basic Black mat layer.  I used the Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper for the banner strips holding each letter.  The base is Granny Apple Green and the letters are die-cut from Garden Green, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight cardstock scraps.  They are popped up using dimensionals.

The sentiment is from A Wish For Everything stamp set and is stamped with Jet Black Stazon Ink.  The Pick a Banner punch was used to create the flag end.

Cardstock dimensions:

  • Base – Granny Apple Green 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.
  • Basic Black mat layer – 4″ x 5 1/4″ inches
  • Designer Series Paper Strips – 1/2″ inch by varying lengths

There are endless color combinations and words you could use – Smile, Thanks, Love, Wish, Hope – the list goes on – that would look great on this layout.

I hope you will give it a try.

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Product List

A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set

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

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Banners Pick A Punch

Playful Alphabet Dies

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Paper Blooms

Hi!  Today we are having fun with the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper from Sale-A-Bration!  Just 3 days left to get your FREE pack!

Paper Blooms DSP, Happy Thoughts, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanFeb2021SAB

Remember this card?  Well, I used the same concept – just rotated the card to be portrait instead of landscape!  Love this layout – can you tell?  This one uses the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, Rococo Rose and Basic White Cardstock.  Love this color combination as well!  The sentiment is from Happy Thoughts in the January-June Mini Catalog.

But, you recall that 4th piece that we didn’t use on the Mushroom Card?  Well, here it is on this one:

Paper Blooms DSP, Happy Thoughts, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanFeb2021SAB

A cute way to use it and finish up the inside of the card.

If you purchase the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set ($21), Rococo Rose Card Stock ($8.75), Night of Navy Card Stock ($8.75), Basic White Card stock ($9.75), and Night of Navy Ink Pad ($7.50) – you can get the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper Free and just think of all the cards you could make!

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Product List

Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Paper Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad