Today I have another card from the amazing Flowering Fields Designer Series paper … perfect for your friend! The Blackberry Bliss makes a perfect backdrop for this stunning bouquet of tulips. I added texture by using the Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder.
The tulips were die cut with the Layering Circle Dies as was the Very Vanilla mat behind it. I also used the vanilla for my greeting which comes from the Peaceful Moments stamp set. I added a touch of bling with the Iridescent Rhinestones which add a pretty touch and highlight our tulips.
A simple layout can easily create a stunning card that your friends would love to receive. I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to visit my blog!
Have a great day ~
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I am thrilled to share this Quick & Easy Fun Fold with you today. Super simple to make yet it adds a fun twist to your cards. I demonstrated two different layouts in my video (a replay of last nights Facebook LIVE) and then I’ll have another layout that you can create as well.
Let’s take a look at the video now …
Book Binder Fun Fold … Super Simple!
HORIZONTAL PROFILE (Above) How It’s Made
Cut a 4-1/4 x 11″ piece of Soft Succulent cardstock for the card base. Score at 5-1/2 and 4-1/4. Crease folds and add adhesive to the inside of the two scored lines. The 4-1/4″ score line should be facing out on the front of the card.
Cut a 4 x 4″ piece of Designer Paper (or cardstock) and adhere to card front.
Cut a 1″ x 4″ strip from the tulip design designer series paper and adhere to the left side margin on the card front.
PORTRAIT PROFILE (Above) How It’s Made
Cut a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ piece of Evening Evergreen cardstock for the card base. Score at 4-1/4” and 5-1/4”. Crease folds and add adhesive to the inside of the two scored lines… You can add your ribbon at this time.
To layer card front; cut Basic White 5-1/4” x 3” (Cut 2: one for inside and one for mat on front) Cut Designer paper to 5” x 2-3/4” to layer on top of white.
Binder area is cut in Basic White at 5-1/4” x 3/4” and I embossed with “Brick” embossing folder for some texture.
Cool … right! Now, let me share another layout you can use when creating the Book Binder Fun Fold. It’s another portrait however the card stock is cut at the usual 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and it is scored at the 4-1/4″ and 5-1/4″ … now you will just position your “binder” to the “TOP” of your card.
The designer paper is cut at the same dimensions as well … however, you need to make sure you are “cutting” to the designer of the paper. On this card, my “binder” actually has the same designer paper, I just flipped it over. The greeting also comes from the Flowing Flowers stamp set, same as we used on our first card.
Enjoy making this fun fold … it’s really easy, and you’re going to have a blast creating with all your beautiful designer papers. Don’t forget, you can add in your embossing folders, die cuts or hand stamped items!
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Today I have a card from the amazing Flowering Tulips bundle … along with a full tutorial! I have had many requests for samples highlighting this bundle, so let the creativity begin!! I will be sharing more samples over the next few days.
1. Before you start stamping, cut the following pieces: • 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ (14 x 21.6 cm) Pale Papaya Cardstock • 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (6.4 x 10.8 cm) Basic White Cardstock • 7/8″ x 2-1/2″ (2.2 x 6.4 cm) Basic White Cardstock • 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (8.9 x 11.4 cm) Old Olive Cardstock • 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm) Pale Papaya Cardstock • 3″ (7.6 cm) White 3/4″ (1.9 cm) Frayed Ribbon
2. Fold the Pale Papaya 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ (14 x 21.6 cm) Cardstock in half to create the card base. 3. Stamp the x image in Flirty Flamingo ink on the front of the card base at top right and bottom left. 4. Stamp the tulip leaves and stems in Old Olive ink on the 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (8.9 x 11.4 cm) Old Olive Cardstock. Die cut using the Tulips Dies and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. 5. Die cut two tulips from the Pale Papaya 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm) Cardstock. Stamp the petal image in Pale Papaya ink on the back. Fold so the stamped petal is visible. 6. Adhere the leaves, stems and tulips to the Basic White (7/8″ x 2-1/2″; 2.2 x 6.4 cm) Cardstock. 7. Adhere the White 3/4″ (1.9 cm) Frayed Ribbon over the tulips. 8. Stamp the sentiment in Flirty Flamingo ink on the Basic White 7/8″ x 2-1/2″ (2.2 x 6.4 cm) Cardstock. Adhere over ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 9. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the assembled Basic White 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (6.4 x 10.8 cm) Cardstock to the center of the card base.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to visit my blog!
Have a great day ~
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Today I have another cute card from Stampin’ Up! using the Sweet Strawberry Bundle …. It’s finally starting to feel like spring and I remember my grandma always planting her Strawberries so we would have those sweet berries by the time we came for a visit.
You will notice that we are using the “same” supplies as we did yesterday so you can create different looks with your same investment!
Here are the step by step instructions for the card …
1. Create tone on tone background on Poppy Parade card base (8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; 21 x 14.9 cm) by stamping the strawberry outline image in Poppy Parade ink. Randomly fill in some of the strawberries using the two-step stamp image.
2. On the 2″ x 6″ (5.1 x 15.2 cm) Basic White Cardstock, two-step stamp one strawberry in Crumb Cake ink and two strawberries in Poppy Parade ink. Stamp the outline in full saturation of ink and stamp off the filler image to create shading.
3. Stamp the stem images in Mint Macaron ink on the 2-3/4″ x 2″ (7 x 5.1 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Stamp three stems.
4. Punch out the berry and stem images using the Strawberry Builder Punch.
5. Stamp the greeting in Crumb Cake ink on the 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Adhere to your card base.
6. Adhere the strawberries to the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals, arranging them to overlap slightly. Adhere the stems to the strawberries.
7. Add Gilded Gems
How cute and simple is this card. So easy to recreate and you are using the same supplies as you did on the card showcased yesterday. Both cards are great to send to your friends.
Thank you for joining me on this Sunday.
Have a good day ~
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Today I have a cute card designed by Stampin’ Up! from the Sweet Strawberry Bundle …. this is yet another bundle, stamp set and dies that will be retiring soon.
Here are the step by step instructions for the card …
1. Stamp the large flower and stem image and the medium flower outline in Crumb Cake ink on the 5-1/2″ x 4″ (14 cm x 10.2 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the greeting in Poppy Parade ink. Adhere the stamped cardstock to the card base.
2. Stamp the filler leaf image in Mint Macaron ink three times on the 2″ x 4″ (5.1 x 10.2 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Punch out using the Strawberry Builder Punch and adhere to the card base.
3. Two-step stamp two strawberry images using Poppy Parade ink on the second piece of 2″ x 4″ (5.1 x 10.2 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the outline in full saturation of ink and stamp off the filler image to create shading.
4. Stamp the stem image on the 2-3/4″ x 2″ (7 x 5.1 cm) Basic White Cardstock to create two stems.
5. Punch out the strawberries and stems using the Strawberry Builder Punch.
6. Adhere the strawberries to the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals, overlapping slightly. Adhere the stems to the strawberries.
7. Add Glided Gems.
Such a sweet card to give someone who has been done something sweet for you. If you liked the project and would like to purchase the items used to make it, I have listed them below.
Thank you for stopping by today.
Have a good one ~
TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ♥
I have been busy in my stamping studio preparing for my Spring Stamping Retreat … and totally missed yesterday’s post, sorry! I do however have a cutie for you today. A card that can be shared with a friend or family just to say hello.
If you watched my Tuesday Night LIVE last week then you should recognize this flower ….
This is the flower from the Hand-Penned Petals demonstration that I colored. I used Mint Macaron, Daffodil Delight and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends to color them. I couldn’t let that pretty little thing just sit there, and it was so easy to pull together this card.
My card base is Basic Gray and I added the addition to the black & white polka dot from the Pattern Party Designer Series paper (a host reward). Then a doily from the Heart & Home collection in the Mini Catalog. It’s also the theme for my Stampin’ Retreat: Heart & Home!
I popped up the greeting and the flower with dimesionals, and speaking of greetings … the “Just A Note” comes from the Flowering Flowers stamp set.
I love that this card is mainly neutral and then our flower gives us that pop of color to really draw your eye in. The greeting was punched with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch and then added one of the black Classic Black Dots to finish it off.
Thank you for taking time out to of your day to check out my blog.
You have a wonderful day ~
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I have a pretty card to share with you today… another retiring casualty! I found the layout on Pinterest and it reminded me of a picture, framed and hanging on the wall.
What better designer paper than the FINE ART FLORAL Designer Paper with it’s “actual” painting design ….
The brush strokes come alive in this pattern. I matted the designer paper with Night of Navy to pull out the color from the paper. The larger piece is Mossy Meadow and acts as a frame which creates the picture affect. I chose Basic White as my card base which pulls out the white in the paper and really makes the designer paper POP!!
This picture really allows you to see the brush strokes in the designer paper… it gives you the appearance of texture. I added some texture to the card by adding the Elegant Faceted Gems, it also brought out the white in the designer paper.
The greeting was stamped in Night of Navy to give a nice flow of color, the sentiment is from the Garden Wishes Stamp Set and it completes my card.
If you like this card … grab up your goodies before they are gone. I have the links below for you. The Fine Art Floral Designer Paper is gone, but this layout works beautifully with any of our amazing designer papers.
Enjoy your day, and thank you for taking time out to stop by today.
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I am back today with the “FAUX” Step Card that I changed up a bit … and I’m going through step by step with dimensions on how to recreate this card. Today I’m using the Hand Penned Petals bundle… and I love the way this card turned out. I have this all on video for you to view.
Let’s take a look at the video now …
Dimensions:
Card Base: Basic Black: 9” x 4-1/4” then Score at 1-1/4”, 2-1/2” and 5-3/4”
Cardstock #2: Basic Black Center Step: 8-1/2” x 2-1/4” then Score and fold at 5-1/2”
Cardstock #3: Basic White 3″ x 4″ for inside of card / Scrap of white for greeting and Highland Heather as a mat (Cut with the Layering Circle Dies)
Designer Paper #1: Hand Penned Petals (Mint Macaron) for Center Step 2″ x 5-1/4″ and Floral Design paper is 3″ x 4″ and 1″ x 4″.
I find it easiest to lay the card base out flat when attaching the designer paper, as shown in the video.
What a fun twist to the card … placing your “center step” either on the right or the left side of the card. It gives you a totally different look. For my card, I choose to put my center step to the right to balance out the greeting which I let “hang over” the left side … that gives it another dimension to the card.
I love the way this card turned out! Don’t you just love that feeling when you’re done creating something that turned out sooo cool!
I hope you enjoyed the quick coloring technique as well …. it was fun and easy to recreate the watercolor look that you find on the Hand Penned Petals designer paper.
Enjoy making this fun fold … it’s really easy, and I love the twist of placing the “step” off to the side.
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Today I’d like to share a card direct from Stampin’ Up! highlighting the Inspired Thoughts Bundle …
We’ve got some step by step instructions for today’s card ….
1. Cut a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base from Pool Party Cardstock. Cut a smaller piece of Pool Party to 3-1/2″ x 5″.
2. Die cut the tree base from Soft Suede Cardstock; cut leaves from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock; and cut two hills from Mossy Meadow Cardstock.
3. Die cut the tree base from Soft Suede Cardstock; cut tree branches and piece them together to create one tree.
4. Add color to the leaves and hill with ink and a Sponge Dauber for added dimension.
5. Stamp “You make a difference every day” sentiment using Calypso Coral ink on a 1″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Basic White Cardstock. Layer it on a 2-1/8″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Calypso Coral Cardstock.
6. Adhere individual pieces to the card base as shown. The Pool Party piece, Calypso Coral piece, and front hillside are adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Thank you for joining me today!
Have a beautiful day ~
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Another awesome bundle retiring … “Inspired Thoughts”. Here is a reminder of two cards that I created using the amazing “Blends, Alcohol & Vellum” technique! This is such a fun technique and creates amazing backgrounds where no two will look alike. The more you play with it, the more you will be hooked!!
Here is the card that I created in the video, I’ll share another with you later in my post.
I have a few tips to share and then I invite you to watch the video;
Make sure you are using 91% (or higher) Isopropyl Alcohol … the 70% will not work properly.
Your room should be well ventilated due to the Alcohol
A paint brush works great, or you could try your old Aqua Painters. (I like the stability of the brush)
Have paper towel or something to clean your brush off with and absorb excess alcohol on your brush.
Pick colors that coordinate well together as some combinations may get muddy… But have fun experimenting!
I had so much fun sharing this technique last night with my stampin’ friends, that I made even more backgrounds!! I was playing around with some color combinations and thought of a sunset, so I layered my colors and this is what developed …
Cool … right!! I made this card just like the one in the video. My Stampin’ Blends colors were: (from the bottom up) Dark Night of Navy, Dark Highland Heather, Dark Calypso Coral, Dark Daffodil Delight and Dark Balmy Blue.
I added a big patch of the Daffodil Delight to create the “sun” area … and once that was created, I used a circular candle holder to trace a circle in that area – wow, doesn’t that look cool!? I also dropped my trees lower, so I had to cut off the bottom, trim the trunks and then glue to bottom back on.
This technique creates such unique background which gives such depth to the card, and then our trees and some really nice texture. Both of these cards were so much fun to create, and I can’t wait to send them out, or give them away as one of my door prizes!!
I want to “Thank you” for spending time with me today, to check out my cards and my video! I’d love to know what you think of this technique, and what colors would you use?
Have a fun and creative day ~
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Oh my … Oh my …. I hate to say goodbye! And what make me sadder is that I’m loosing two of my favorites!! Don’t get me wrong, I’m so excited and can’t wait to see all the new stamps and stuff in the upcoming catalog but the amazing “Expressions In Ink” Designer Series Paper AND the “Create with Friends” are both retiring. These papers have ribbons of gold foiling running through the beautiful jewel tone colors like Evening Evergreen, Jade, Magenta Madness, and Pale Papaya….
I understand why it’s retiring …. some of the colors used in the designer paper are also retiring. Here is one of the cards I created using the Pale Papaya (this one is here for another year) ….
The beautiful water color design add such a natural look … as if I created it myself! Luckily it was done for me and I had no mess to deal with!!
I teamed up my Expressions in Ink Designer Paper with the “Creating with Friends” stamp set. This stamp set is fun and easy to work with, and you can create an multitude of options …
Don’t you just love all of the different options for greeting you can create with this stamp set? I kept it simple by just saying … “You’re Amazing” and I stamped it in the Polished Pink and Pale Papaya ink.
Since we are in the holiday spirit … here is a none traditional Christmas card I created with the help of the Tidings & Trimmings bundle (also RETIRING) which is also found in the Annual Catalog.
Lets show off some of our jewel tones with the Just Jade and Evening Evergreen. WOW … this card is stunning in it’s simplicity of greens and gold embossed greeting. Add a few Gilded Gems to finish off your card and you can head to the party early!
Speaking of stunners … this beauty had it’s greeting done on vellum so you could still see the beautiful patterned paper. Are you falling in love with this yet? At first glance I knew I had to have this paper, and of course the stamp set because the go together perfectly.
Oh … I’m not done yet, I have another that I’d like to share with you! Just like on my first card, I used the Daisy punch and highlighted the In Color Shimmer Vellum, the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack and the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels. Another simple yet stunning card.
Thanks so much for joining me for my card parade. I’d love to hear what you think about this amazing paper AND awesome stamp set!!
Enjoy your day ~
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Oh my gosh … this video is perfect for those of us who need to make a quick last minute card! I will share some great tips to make your card making a bit easier, the Foam Adhesive sheet. Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a spell.
Let’s take a look at the video now …
Dimensions:
Card Base / Basic Black : 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” then Score at 4-1/4”
Basic Black Card front Embossed: 4″ x 5-1/4″ (Scrap to die cut letters out: HELLO)
Foam Adhesive Sheet: 4″ x 1-3/4”
This card was so fun to create … a great way to use up some of those scraps and the result is a bold, fun and colorful card!
Don’t we all that some scrap designer paper left over as well, so cut your Foam Adhesive sheet the size of your Designer Paper (Mine was 3″ x 3″) and adhere it to the card front you just embossed. Finish off your card with a cute greeting ….
There are so many ways to use these foam adhesive sheets, but I think that “Use Your Scraps Up” Card is my favorite!!
Have fun creating and thank you for hanging out with me today.
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Warm sunny days with a nice breeze is the perfect time to pull out the kites and enjoy some family time … running, relaxing and watching those kites high in the sky.
Measurements:
Card Base: Pool Party 4-1/4” x 11, scored at 5-1/2”
Cardstock #1: Daffodil Delight 4” x 5-1/4”
Cardstock #2: Basic White 3-3/4” x 5”
Cardstock #3: Basic White 3-1/4” x 4-1/2”
DSP #1: 3-3/4” x 1”
Cardstock #4: 3-1/2” x 1/2”
Scrap of Daffodil Delight & Basic White Cardstock for stamped kites
Instructions:
Fold the Pool Party card base in half and burnish the fold.
On the piece of Basic White Cardstock, stamp the kite strings and three clouds in Momento ink as shown.
Color the bows on the kite strings with Pool Party Dark & Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends, then accent the shadows on the clouds with Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends. Accent the clouds with Wink of Stella.
Adhere the DSP to the Basic White Cardstock, about 1/8” from the bottom.
Adhere the Basic White Cardstock layer to the Daffodil Delight Cardstock, then adhere to the Pool Party card base.
On a scrap of Daffodil Delight Cardstock, stamp the kite in Daffodil Delight ink, cut out the image and adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
On a scrap of Basic White Cardstock, stamp the kite in Momento ink, color the image with Stampin’ Blends (Daffodil Delight Dark and Pool Party Dark), then cut out the image and adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Accent the centers of the flowers with Wink of Stella.
Stamp the sentiment on the strip of Daffodil Delight Cardstock in Momento ink. Banner punch both ends of the sentiment strip using the Banners Pink a Punch and adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Tie a bow using the silver Simply Elegant Trim and adhere to the card using a Mini Glue Dot.
Add three Bumblebee In Color Jewels (two medium, one small) to the card front as shown.
Brings back some lovely memories … or I’ll pick up the grandkids and make some more!!
Thank you for joining me ~
Have a wonderful day!!
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Today I have one last card from the Grassy Grove bundle. This is a simple layout that would be create for our new stampers, or if you are in need of a quick card.
The designer paper used on today’s card comes from the Symbols of Fortune Designer Series Paper. The grassy image was stamped with Old Olive and our deer in Soft Suede.
The designer paper was attached and then our die cut stamped images were popped up. To finish off the card, the greeting was stamped with VersaMark and embossed with White embossing powder and the heat tool.
I hope you have enjoyed the cards I have shared in the past couple of days, here are a few that you have seen ….
Don’t miss out on this versatile duo! Contact me for more information or to purchase your Grassy Grove Bundle with 10% bundled savings.
Thank you for joining me today … Enjoy your day.
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Today I have another card from the Grassy Grove bundle. I don’t usually share “die cut” cards on “Simply” Sunday but with just a couple runs through of the Die cutting machine… this beautiful card is done.
The Grassy Grove Bundle is a nature-inspired set that’s as versatile as it is beautiful. It’s ideal for all-occasion cardmaking, and the best part: the images are perfect for both masculine and feminine cardmaking!
You’ll love how the stamps and dies work together to easily create an ornate, framed panoramas, such as a lone deer or a colorful sunset peeking out from behind a grove of die-cut trees. Here the beautiful background is one of my favorite designer papers; the New Horizons Designer Paper.
The Grassy Grove images pair as well with sentiments from other stamp sets as it does with the four all-occasion greetings that come with the bundle. That means you get even more mileage out of the stamp sets you already have in your collection just by adding this bundle!
Don’t miss out on this versatile duo! Contact me for more information or to purchase your Grassy Grove Bundle with 10% bundled savings.
Enjoy this wonderful Sunday, and thank you for stopping by.
TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website.Thank you ❤
Linda's Stampin' Escape 