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I am thrilled to share the fabulous NEW In-Colors with you today. The new 2022-2024 In-Colors are fun and will coordinate not only with each other but will coordinate beautifully with our core colors as well. I demonstrated a simple layouts in my video (a replay of last nights Facebook LIVE) that is perfect for those of you who make multiple cards at a time … very quick & easy.
Let’s take a look at the video now …
Here is the card that I demonstrated in the video … I believe this is my very favorite but the others are pretty awesome! I’m having a hard time picking a favorite in this group.
Let me introduce you to Starry Sky ….
How It’s Made
Cut a 4-1/4 x 8-1/2″ piece of Basic White cardstock for the card base. Score at 4-1/4. Crease fold and set aside for assembly.
Cut a 2 x 2-1/2″ piece of Basic White to stamp image onto and a 2-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ for a double mat.
Cut a 2-1/8″ x 2-5/8″ piece of the In-Color as the mat behind the stamped image, and a 4″ x 5-1/4″ to be stamped and layered onto the card base.
The stamped image will be layered and popped up onto your card front.
The next card is the beautiful Orchid Oasis …
Here is the bright and bold Parakeet Party … this color is anything but shy!
If you have a taste for the shades of red you will fall in love with Sweet Sorbet. The color reminds me of watermelon but it sure is a tasty shade of fun.
The last of this years In-Colors but most definitely not the least is the beautiful Tahitian Tide just waiting to take you someplace warm and sunny. The color reminds me of our old Tempting Turquoise which we loved and missed … this will easily fit the bill.
I hope you enjoyed my showcase into the fun and playful new In-Colors … can’t wait to share even more with you!
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Get ready to celebrate with the NEW 2022–2024 In Colors! This month’s kit is bursting with color and gold foil accents to really make your cards shine.
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Thank you for joining me today. Hope your day is a great one.
Today I’d like to share my technique video and three (3) cute cards with you today and the dimensions for cutting your cardstock!! This is a re-post but wanted to share it again as a reminder, and for my new subscribers … It’s soooooo cool!
I’m excited to share today’s cards and video with you … the FLOATING ELEMENTS Technique is really easy to create. With the help of an open die; like the oval … we created Easter Eggs!! Sit back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the video ~
So simple to create and aren’t they just the cutest!? With just one sheet of cardstock, some designer paper, your adhesive sheets and an “open” OVAL die you can create these cute Easter Egg cards. I’ll start with the one I made in the video …
In the video, I talked about the alignment of the pinks and how they draw your eye around the card, so I decided I was going to align my embellishments in the same way … that little bit adds so much texture to our card (even though the floating elements add texture as well). I also added a little bow to my butterfly which ties in the white and pink beautifully.
White Cardbase: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Layers: 5-1/4″ x 4″ and 5″ x 3-3/4″ Oval Dies and Foam Adhesive Sheet: Cut to 3″ Designer Paper strips: 3″ x 3/4″
The next card was our surprise card … this little beauty would be cute as a gift tag! I used the “subtles” designer paper on this one ~
I am going to be totally honest with you … I think the “Floating Element” looks better when we used the slightly smaller strips of the adhesive sheet; this way you cannot see the foam at all so it really appears to be “floating”.
I stamped my greeting directly onto the designer paper and accented it with another butterfly. This butterfly has a little “bling-bling” with the help of our Rhinestones.
During the video I talked about using the Adhesive Sheets with word dies, today I’m using the alphabet dies with the adhesive sheets and designer paper …
Just place your designer paper strips onto the adhesive sheets and align your alphabet dies onto it … I used a little scotch tape to hold down my letters, washi tape works nice too.
Once everything was secure, I ran it through my Die Cut & Emboss machine and created the card …
I added a little “HAPPY” to my Easter Card and another little butterfly to balance out the card and to finish it off nicely.
The Adhesive Sheets are a wonder … I love them, and now you know you can use them for much more than “popping” something up, you can create an entire technique around them … the Floating Elements Technique!
If you are in the need for some quick and easy cards; I have a solution for you! Let’ begin with the Hand Penned Memories & More Card Pack because they are not just for scrapbooking … the cards are great for card making and loved by new crafters!!
I began with the cards and envelopes … You will get a set of 20 pre-printed scored cards and envelopes that coordinate with the Hand-Penned suite that you will find on pages 104-105. I also used the Hand-Penned Memories and More Card Pack …
You will receive a total of 50 cards and 4 sticker sheets…. 36 – 3″ x 4″ cards and 14 – 4″ x 6″ cards. Oh … Did I mention that that both the card packets and the cards & envelopes are on sale!
Here is the card that I created for you today ….
So easy to create when you have those cute stickers and the cards & envelopes! I only added a piece of Vellum cardtock that I punched out using the Everyday Label punch and the beautiful Iridescent Rhinestones.
I have a video to share that I made during World Cardmaking Day, it highlights these items, so grab a cup of coffee and join me while I demonstrate the items int eh Hand-Penned Suite.
If you like what you saw here today, you may want to snag up these products before they are gone for good. If you have any questions or need help placing an order, let me know! I’m here to help you.
Thank you for hanging out with me …
Have a great Sunday ~
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 ♥
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 ~
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 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!
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 ❤
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 ~
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 ♥
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 ~
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 ♥
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 ~
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 ♥
Today I’ll be sharing my Facebook LIVE replay for you. We created a cute little Gift Basket from the Pillow Box Die (Retiring) … You’ll be surprised at how easy this is to make!
I have the dimensions for the inner box in the video but I thought I would share them again. Start with a 7-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of cardstock and score at 2″ on all for sides. Then you will cut on the score lines on the 7-1/4″ length sides (ref. Video) You should have also seen the cute little baskets I made for the Mantle Gifts for my Holiday Stampin’ Retreat!
The ladies watching LIVE had plenty of ideas they could use these for … Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, Birthday Parties, on the table for the Holiday’s … a teachers Gift or a cute little gift for a co-worker. The possibilities are endless, and that cute little basket is priceless!
I have listed the ingredients below for your shopping convenience. Let me know if you have any questions.
Stop back tomorrow … I have something interesting to show you using this die!! Thank you so much for joining me today!
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 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.
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 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.
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 ❤
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