Tag: Friendship

Friendly Ladybug

Hi!  Happy Wednesday!  Today we have a visit from a little ladybug.

Hello Ladybug, Friendship, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2023AnnualCatalog, #dsp

I love the pop that the Real Red gives to this card.  It is sure to brighten anyone’s day.   The base of the card is Basic White Thick, measuring 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.

A piece of Black Gingham ribbon is tied around a piece of Real Red cardstock measuring 4 1/4″ x 2″.

Two strips of Zany Zoo Designer Series Paper (on sale for 15% this month), measuring 4 1/4″ x 3/4″ are then attached to the Real Red cardstock.  This whole piece is then adhered to the card base using Stampin’ Seal.

The ladybug is made from a piece of Basic Black cardstock.  The wings are stamped first in Real Red ink and the spots are stamped in Memento Black ink.  These are punched out from the coordinating punch.   Attach the ladybug with dimensionals to the card front.   Use a Basic Black Marker to draw a dashed line to represent the ladybug’s flight.

Lastly, the sentiment is stamped on a strip of Basic White measuring 3/4″ wide.   The Banners Pick a Punch is used to create the flag end.  A 1/2″ strip of Basic Black is also punched using the Banners Pick a Punch and layered behind the Basic White sentiment before adhering to the card base.

A fun and cute little card to send to a friend and brighten their day.

Do you love our builder punches like the ladybug one?  Leave a comment below and let me know!

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

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

Zoo Crew 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

Stampin' Seal

Paper Trimmer

 

Have I Told You?

You are Wonderful!

Just wanted to end the work week letting you know how wonderful you are – and this card is for YOU!

Hues of Happiness, Happiness Abounds, Artistically Inked, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2022AnnualCatalog, #retiring

I shared this card on this week’s Facebook Live – I just love the Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper and am sad to see it along with the Happiness Abounds bundle leaving us this month.  If you haven’t snagged the paper, do it soon!  It pairs well with the Artistically Inked set which is carrying over for another year.

The dimensions for this card:

  • Base – Night of Navy – 4 1/4″ x 11″, score at 5 1/2″ and fold.
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (for inside of card)
  • Basic White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and 2″ x 2″
  • Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 2 3/4″, 4″ x 2 3/4″
  • Night of Navy – 2 1/8″ x 2 1/8″

For the 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ square – ink the leaves from Artistically Ink in Granny Apple Green then roll the edges in Mossy Meadow then stamp on card stock.  Clean stamp off before repeating in all 4 corners.

Stamp the sentiment from Happiness Abounds in Night of Navy Ink on 2″ square.  Stamp small flowers from Artistically Inked in Daffodil Delight, clean stamp and repeat with Pool Party ink.

Adhere the two pieces of Designer Series Paper so the total length is 5 1/4″.  If needed, you could attach the pieces to a layer of card stock measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″ to help with alignment.  Wrap a piece of Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon where the two layers meet.   Attach to card base.

Adhere the leaf image to the base as shown on card.   Use dimensionals to attach the sentiment.

A very quick card that is sure to Wow friends and family with how gorgeous it looks.

If you haven’t tried the Rock-N-Roll technique used for the leaves, here is the video:

If you are missing any supplies to make this card, simply click on the image below to go to my On-Line store.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

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

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Time for the Beach

Hi!  How are you?  Yesterday I posted my Top 10 must haves from the retiring Annual Catalog and already the Stamparatus and Forever Fern stamp set are sold out!   Over 50 products sold out yesterday – WOW!  If you haven’t checked out what is retiring – do it now!

Today, I have a card featuring the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder- part of my number 1 in the Top 10 yesterday.

This folder is simply stunning.  I took a piece of Fluid 100 Watercolor paper, spritzed it with water and then applied ink with a Water Pen before running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine to emboss it with the Seashells 3D folder.  The colors used are Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron and Sahara Sand (the last 3 are retiring this month).   The die cuts are from  the Seaside Bay die set in the January-April Mini.  The sentiment is from Happy Labels also in the Mini.  The ribbon is from the Old Olive and Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack.

The base of the card is Sahara Sand measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded.  A layer of Mint Macaron (also retiring)  measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″ is matted behind the Watercolor Paper – which measures 3 3/4″ x 5″.

I love how much the By the Bay suite in the Mini coordinates with the soon-to-be retired Friends are Like Seashells products.

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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