Starry, Starry Night Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Are you ready to relax and enjoy some quiet time in the woods on a clear starry night? Then follow me as I take you there through today’s card. It’s so peaceful, and today’s card is so easy to make.

You’ll need some Basic Black cardstock, the Aspen Tree Dies and your favorite starry pattern from the Stargazing Designer paper, and you’ll create an enchanting evening!

You’re base measures as an A2: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″. You designer paper is 5-1/4″ x 4″ … use the same dimension for your card front and then trim to desired width. I liked leaving a little edge of my designer paper showing but you wouldn’t have to.

I glued the front directly to the designer paper and then added my greeting. Use what you have at home … I used the “For You” from the Layering Leaves and then die cut it using Stylish Shapes and one of the Circle dies from the Reach for the Stars Bundle. I used Tahitian Tide for the mat.

I embellished the greeting with the Tahitian Tide Bakers Twine from the In Color Twine Bundle. I finished off my card with some twinkling Iridescent Rhinestones … amazing when the light hits this!

So, are you ready to set up your tent and build a campfire yet? Sounds like a great weekend.

Hope you enjoy yours, and thanks for taking a break to visit my site.

Please note that the Designer Paper Sale ended at Midnight on 6/30 … the sale is listed because the post was created before then end of the sale.

Mash Up: Stargazing & In the Moment Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Wow … I am loving the way this card mash up turned out! I took the Stargazing Designer Paper and teamed it up with the In the Moment stamp set. If you watched my latest video, I had mentioned that I thought these two would pair nicely …. What do you think?

I knew I’d be using the image of the lady that is looking out towards (whatever you choose) and today it’s the Stargazing paper. I picked the pattern that include the blues and pinks … I really wanted her image to pop off the page.

I felt that she actually makes the best sense and easiest to “fussy cut” … although, with a steady hand and an exacto knife, you probably could use the lady looking out the window as well.

I actually picked out which of the Stargazing patterns I wanted to use first, I wanted to make sure there was plenty of stars and a little bit of color. Then I cut it down to 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ so I could mat it with Basic White that measured 4 x 5-1/8″. I chose white so that the greeting, her shirt and the stars would coordinate nicely. The card base is Night of Navy 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″.

I used the Stampin’ Blends to color her … I used the Light and Dark Pecan Pie for her hair, and the Light and Dark Berry Burst for her hat and her skirt. Her shirt has a touch of Light Smoky Slate (only by the lines) and then I smoothed it out with the “Color Lifter”. Her arms are the #800 from the Natural Tones. The wine is also Berry Burst … sounds yummy too!

The wood deck was colored with #100, #300 and #500 from the Natural Tones … You will find these Stampin’ Blends on page 136 in the Annual Catalog.

I glued the bottom of her skirt and the deck directly to the cardfront and then popped up the head, arms and shirt to give it some dimension and texture. The greeting was stamped with Memento Ink and die cut from the “Sending” die … and then I used the small round black brad from the Round and Square Brads. I love using brad because I never have to worry if they will fall off my card!

The greeting was popped up too. Then to finish off my card, I added 5 of the Iridescent Rhinestone around the stars. This card was one of the ideas I shared in my video so I thought I would bring it to life … and I really love the way it turned out.

I may have to order more of this paper … and the sale ends at midnight tonight!

Thank you for joining me today, and a happy Friday to you!!

Enjoy your weekend ~

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Reach for the Stars Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m back today to share two more cards from Stampin’ Up!s fun new suite; Stargazing! Today we’re Reaching for the Stars and sending smiles across the miles!! I hope you got a chance to watch my video yesterday, if not, CLICK HERE. This will also allow you to see the other two cards.

For my first card, I chose the celestial body that had the white going through the entire page. I also cut out several planets from the mainly blue page. Let’s take a closer look at the paper …

This gives you a better idea of what amazing paper I was working with. This suite caught me off guard, I was not expecting to fall for this one! My astronaut was stamped in Basic Gray and die cut. I die cut the face part of his helmet with some left over designer paper … I love the look!

There are little stars die cut from the Holographic Specialty paper from this suite … I used the holographic paper itself on my next card ….

My card base is Afternoon Azure and I matted my designer paper with Basic Black. The greeting was stamped directly onto the Stargazing Designer Paper (I used my Stamparatus / Now Retired) and I popped up the medium Lemon Lime Twist Planet with Dimensionals. Our Astronaut is popped up too! The measurements are the same for both cards shown today.

Measurements:

  • Cardbase: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″
  • Cardstock Mat: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Designer Paper: 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″

I’m using Basic Black for my card base on this second card and a pop of Berry Burst mats the Stargazing Designer paper. This piece of designer paper comes from the stunning berry & blue celestial design (You can see it on the photo above: Lower left-hand corner).

My main planet was die cut along with the rest out of the same paper (Top Center Above). I then die cut the larger of the two Saturn Rings … that’s what I call the, and my greeting from the Holographic Trio paper. I used the plain one for this card. The stamped greeting and the die cut comes from the Sending Smiles / Sending Dies. I’ll have links below for you.

The Stargazing Designer paper is on sale through 11:58 pm MT Friday, June 30th, and as always you save 10% when you bundle! Grab the “SALE” savings and just order the Holographic paper on the side…. It’s not a big savings but every penny counts now days ❤

Have a good day and thank you for stopping by!

JUNE 2023 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE
Through the month of June you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Paper packs from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives! This is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next project!

JUNE 2023 STARTER KIT+ SPECIAL
June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! Those who sign up/purchase the Starter Kit between June 1 and June 30 can get up to $125 USD  $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD  + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Stargazing Suite; It’s Out of this World!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m thrilled to share Stampin’ Up!s fun new suite; Stargazing! You’ll find in our 2023-2024 Annual Catalog on pages 86 & 87. This suite blew my mind and has me over the moon with excitement. Not my first pick out of the catalog but I bought it on a whim and soooo happy I did. I’m amazed at how much fun I’m having creating with a suite I didn’t even know I wanted!! My grandkids are going to LOVE these …

Let’s watch the video so I can show you all the different pieces this suite has to offer and how I used them …

For this card I used Pumpkin Pie for my card base, Basic White, the Stargazing Designer paper and the Holographic Specialty Paper. The background was cut directly from the designer paper, only one planet was die cut.

Measurements:

  • Cardbase: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″
  • Holographic paper: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Designer Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″

I used a 4″ x 5-1/4″ sheet of Basic White to stamp both the Astronaut and the Space Shuttle (as I call them) I mentioned in the video that I stamped several at a time, and then die cut them all. I did the same for the planets on both card #1 and card #2. It’s so much easier to just keep making cards when the basics are all ready for you!

The dimensions for Card #2 are exactly the same as our first card! My card base is Berry Burst and I used the funky holographic design (it has a pattern). Don’t forget to cut some stars out of the center of your holographic paper … want to use a much as you can, and no one will see it anyway.

I colored the shuttle with the LIGHT Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend and then highlighted it with Wink of Stella … that gives it the blueish silvery tone! Looks cool right!

Hope you enjoyed the video and the cards … If you would like to purchase this suite / bundle, or the papers, I have the links down below for you. The Stargazing Designer paper is on sale through 11:58 pm MT Friday, June 30th.

Thank you for joining me today and hanging out for a while. Have yourself a good day!

JUNE 2023 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE
Through the month of June you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Paper packs from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives! This is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next project!

JUNE 2023 STARTER KIT+ SPECIAL
June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! Those who sign up/purchase the Starter Kit between June 1 and June 30 can get up to $125 USD  $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD  + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Celebrate: Bright & Beautiful Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m back again today to Celebrate the Bright and Beautiful Designer Series paper with a fun birthday card. I’m using four different patterns from the pack (can you find all four?) Then I paired it with the Circle Sayings bundle. The bundle comes with the stamp set and a circle punch.

The color I chose for my card base was Bubble Bath, it coordinates with all of my designer paper pattern.

I cut the designer paper with the diamond pattern 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then layered the stripped pattern (2″ x 4″) over the top for a little more stability. I then wrapped my Parakeet Party Bakers Twine from the In Color Bakers Twine pack and then tied a pretty little bow onto it.

I then attached the designer paper front to the card base. Next I stamped the cupcakes onto the water washed designer paper patterns in pink and green. Then I used the Berry Burst and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends to add a touch of color to the cupcake wrapper … the only thing I did to the frosting was add a touch of Wink of Stella!

I stamped my greeting from the Circle Sayings bundle directly onto the Vellum cardstock and punched it out. At this point, I attached one of the cupcakes directly to the Vellum and then popped up the Vellum.

The pink cupcake in the lower left-hand corner was popped up, and the one in the upper right-hand corner was tucked under the vellum and secured directly onto the card front.

I have another card that I created using the Bright & Beautiful Designer paper and the greeting from Circle Sayings … I did use die cuts that have since retired but I added it just for inspiration …

Thanks for stopping by today, hope your day is a good one.

JUNE 2023 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE
Through the month of June you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Paper packs from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives! This is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next project!

JUNE 2023 STARTER KIT+ SPECIAL
June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! Those who sign up/purchase the Starter Kit between June 1 and June 30 can get up to $125 USD  $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD  + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper Waves of Inspiration …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s Monday and we’re going to make a splash with the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and Waves Dies. I have teamed these two with the Bright and Beautiful Designer Series paper.

I used the Pretty Peacock layered design as a background and also to cut the first layer of the wave. There is a layer of Pretty Peacock behind it … this gives it added dimension of color and texture as it is layered.

Now it was time to give it some “real” texture, I used the Shimmery White Embossing Paste and with an old paint brush, I dabbed it onto the waves. I also added some craft white ink to brighten it up even more. For the rest of the wave, I used Wink of Stella.

I attached the completed wave onto the designer paper and then mounted it onto a piece of 4″ x 5-1/4″ Pretty Peacock. Using Pretty Peacock ink, I stamped my sentiment and then die cut it with the largest of the label dies.

I then layered the Natural Bakers Twine and attached it to the sentiment, and then secured it to the back of my card front. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I popped up the card front onto the Lost Lagoon card base.

To complete my card today, I added 3 of the Iridescent Rhinestones. I can’t say it enough, I love the way they pick up the color of whatever color designer paper or cardstock we use.

There is so many different patterns in the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series paper pack, so there are so many different ways you can use it. I’ll be back with more tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by today, hope your day is a good one.

Simply Sunday: Tips for Designer Paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Sunday! Today I’d like to share one of my Stampin’ Tips for creating with designer paper who’s patterns are a bit, well … BOLD!! Some designs we look at and know exactly what we would like to do with them, others leave us with a question mark … lol.

Yesterday I highlighted the pattern with a simple die cut, today it’s all in the pattern of the card. When you have bold patterns you are not sure how to use them … go small! Today I turned a bold pattern into a simple little block that will create our focal point.

I was not sure how I wanted to use those big X’s, and the other pattern… well, it kind of hurt my eyes!! lol But cut into smaller blocks (1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″) we tame them down and create a cute design of blocks. I love the little swans so I added them into my Black & White themed card … it is what gave my my pop of color.

I matted my designer paper blocks with Calypso Coral measuring 1-5/8″ x 1-5/8″. Then I used my Stampin’ Blends to color the White Bakers Twine to Calypso Coral! The blocks were placed onto a 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ piece of Basic White…. this fun pattern of blocks create the focal point of our card.

I popped up the entire assembly with the foam adhesive sheets. I stamped my greeting from the Layering Leaves stamp set with Memento Ink and finished it off with the Classic Matte Dots in Black. The front was then layered onto a Basic Black card base.

I love all the texture and dimension of this card, and those crazy patterns make this card fun! If there is ever a pattern in your pack of designer paper that you are not sure what to do with it … tame it! Cut it down into blocks, or maybe use a collection of circles. Just have fun with it, and use it up.

Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to visit me!

Have a wonderful day.

A Card to Say Hello …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I have been sharing cards created with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer paper so today I picked a pattern I wanted to have a little fun with. I grabbed my Stylish Shapes dies and using the smallest of the square dies, I cut out the floral pieces from the design … you can see how they could be cut both ways.

Once I got them die cut, I tied a pretty bow using the natural Bakers Twine. I then attached the die cuts to the adhesive foam and popped them up. I layered them onto a piece of Garden Green and then used the Bubble Bath cardstock for my card base.

Simple and sweet … A card to say hello. The greeting comes from the Sending Smiles stamp set and die cut with the Sending Dies. I layered that with Garden Green before attaching it to the card front using Mini Dimensionals.

I thought this would be a fun little twist to this designer paper and to add some texture and dimension to my card. Hope you enjoyed.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Sending Smiles FUN FOLD with Delightfully Eclectic Designer paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Discover how easy it is to create my Sending Smiles Fun Fold card. Today I will be sharing a video of my replay from last nights Facebook LIVE. I’m also featuring the Delightfully Eclectic Designer paper that is currently on sale … Wooo Hooo!

OH… and we have FREE SHIPPING today only! Enjoy Free shipping and 15% off your Designer papers. I love it when we can combine these promotions.

Let’s take a look at our video …

DIMENSIONS:

  • Cardbase: 11″ x 4-1/4″ then Scored at 2-1/8″ and 5-1/2″
  • Basic White for Inside Card: 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Basic White for (Diamond) Front Flap: 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Colored Cardstock or Designer Paper for Front Flap: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
  • Designer Paper for front (3-1/8″) & inside(2-1/4″): You can use 4″ x 5-1/2″ … just make sure your 3-1/8″ piece is on the front, then you can attach the remainder to the inside.

I hope this cutie inspires you to try this fun fold, it is pretty quick and easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of layers or designer paper so have fun!

Thanks so much for dropping in today for a visit … please feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you liked today’s fun fold.

Don’t forget the FREE SHIPPING today …. with qualifying order of $75 or more.

More Smiles with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I will be sharing the second card that I showed in my video it also features the Delightfully Eclectic Designer paper but you can use any designer paper for this fun fold pattern.

DIMENSIONS:

  • Cardbase: 11″ x 4-1/4″ then Scored at 2-1/8″ and 5-1/2″
  • Basic White for Inside Card: 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Basic White for (Diamond) Front Flap: 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Colored Cardstock or Designer Paper for Front Flap: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
  • Designer Paper for front (3-1/8″) & inside(2-1/4″): You can use 4″ x 5-1/2″ … just make sure your 3-1/8″ piece is on the front, then you can attach the remainder to the inside.

So are you ready to try this fun fold?? What designer paper are you going to use?

Thanks for stopping by today … I appreciate your visit.

Don’t forget the FREE SHIPPING today …. with qualifying order of $75 or more.

FREE SHIPPING this Wednesday Only

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m excited to share with you the latest Stampin’ Up! promotion … FREE SHIPPING this Wednesday.

For one day only, all orders of $75 or more will qualify for the Free Shipping. Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s makes this offer even better?

Combine the FREE Shipping with our paper promotion … you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives! Prepare your list … and get ready to stock up on your favorites of this beautiful paper.

There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion. Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.

Let’s take a look at the select designer papers on sale ….

WOW … Many of my favorites are on sale; Fresh as a Daisy, Countryside Inn, Hello, Irresistible and Let’s Go Fishing … now I can check out even more at a discount! Which ones are your favorites?

Thank you for stopping by today, and don’t forget to get your Wish List made out … FREE SHIPPING this Wednesday ONLY.

Have a great day ~

The Perfect Man Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share the Perfect Man Card with you … It’s got “Gone Fishing” and a Fun Fold to boot! It is the Tent Fold created with the Countryside Corners Dies. I know I’ve share this pattern before so today, just comment below and I will send you the PDF with color pictures, all the dimensions and step by step instructions.

You will be able to download and print this off for future reference or try it right away! Once you try it, you will find how easy it really is to make, and then you’ll be making them in every designer paper pattern and occasion!

Got a close up here of the inside as well …

Here are a few of the others I have made (if this is your first visit to my blog) …

Same pattern / layout … same fun fold but a little bit different look when you change up your designer papers. They are still on sale until the end of this month…

Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to stop by and pay a visit. Don’t forget to leave me a comment so I can send you the PDF for the Countryside Corners Tent Fold card.

Have a great Sunday ~

Check out my Teams Swap Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Last weekend I was blessed to spend time with many of my Stars by Design Team Members. We had so much fun we forgot to take pictures … but I do have some of their amazing swap cards … and I will share a couple with you today.

We’re are kind of spread across the state (and one out of state) but we try to meet in person quarterly. We also keep in touch through my Stars Newsletter and a private Facebook page too. We talk about the Stampin’ Up! specials, the newest fads, techniques and fun folds!! We’re already planning our next one …. YOU should join us!!

On that note, let’s begin with Kathy’s card created with the Crafting with You bundle …

Don’t you just love the the paper she made using different inks and the Saran Wrap technique. You just crunch it up, tap it into the ink pad and then blot onto paper.

The next card is great for the upcoming Fathers Day holiday and was created by Debi ~

This card was created using the Gone Fishing bundle and is a favorite of my 4 year old Great Grandson!! He was carrying it all around, and then told me he wants me to take him fishing! lol This is a very inspiring card …. thank you Debi!!

The next card was created by our newest member Tina. She is using the Two Tone Flora found on page 34 of the Annual Catalog ….

Tina just signed up this month during our Starter Kit promotion and jumped right into the fun! We’d love to have you join our Stars team as well. Besides our team, you have Stampin’ Up! and an amazing group of fellow demonstrators “world wide” that you can tap into for resources.

You can sign up for the discount, but you’ll stay for the friendships. Take it out for a test drive, and see if this is a good fit for you. Love to stamp? Check / One down! Let’s talk.

Thank you for checking out my blog post today, I’d love to talk to you about joining my team.

Sending Smiles Card in Lemon Lolly

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Thought I would change things up a bit today and share my Sending Smiles Card created in Lemon Lolly. Who know I would flip head over heals for this new color. It’s so cheerful and some days we all need a little more cheer in our lives.

I created this card for the Tutorial Group that I am in …. Our June theme is our favorite new color.

Let me know if you would like the PDF for this card… just leave me a comment below. You will need WORD to open the file … I’d be happy to share this one with you.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Have a good one!!

Tent Fold Card with the Delightfully Eclectic paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’ll be sharing the replay of last nights Facebook LIVE, creating the Tent Fold Card with the Delightfully Eclectic designer paper. You’ll also see my original design using the Countryside Inn Designer paper. Both papers are on SALE until the end of June … I also have a “special” which includes 3 Free PDF’s (step by step instructions).

Let’s take a look at the Countryside Inn ….

Let’s take a look at the replay / video which explains the steps on how I created these cards. They look so pretty with the stamped Countryside Inn stamp and the designer papers ….

I also have the picture of the finished Tent Fold card with the Delightfully Eclectic designer paper. If you really love this paper, I’ll send you three PDF files with instructions for the two cards you were shown in the video, and then another surprise card!! Remember, orders must be made through me CLICK HERE and before the end of June so you can also get the awesome discount!!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to join me and watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it and that you were inspired to try making this fun Tent Fold card.

Enjoy your day ~