Simply Sunday: Punched Hearts

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today we’re gettin’ a little punchy as we get ready for Valentines Day. A simple punched card is easy to make and turns out so cute. I used 4 different patterns from the Pattern Party Designer paper for my hearts and background … you’ve seen me use this several times in the past week.

Once I punched my designer paper hearts I used the scalloped heart punch to mat my hearts in Basic Black and really make my colors pop…. these two punches are sold together. The small polka dot designer paper is the backdrop for the entire card.

The greeting comes from the Lovely You stamp set from our Annual Catalog. Once I stamped my greeting, I fussy cut it, added a black mat and cut that as well.

All of these goodies I used for this card can be found in the annual catalog … even the cute little Pastel Pearls. The pull the Flirty Flamingo color out and compliment the Granny Apple Green hearts. Such an easy card to make but ohhhh so cute! Send it to cheer up a friend or to say Happy Valentines Day.

Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to join me.

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 ♥

Happy New Year!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ I would like to take this time to say “Thank You” for your loyalty, support, trust, and the opportunity to serve you this past year. It’s always a pleasure spending time with you, whether it be in person, through this blog, my Facebook page or YouTube.

I look forward to making your stamping experience a satisfying and enriching one in the months ahead. I’m excited to share all the new goodies in the Mini and Sale-a-bration Catalogs.

I wish you a creative, healthy and Happy New Year ~

Sneak Peek: Blessings of Home Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a special card… Blessings of Home; one of the first cards that I created using products from the NEW Jan-June Mini Catalog. This catalog goes LIVE on January 4th … and so does our Sale-a-bration celebration!! Wooo Hooo … I love this time of year.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets: Blessings of Home Bundle (1579390) Stamp Set (157930) Dies (157938)

Here are the measurements that I used to create this card and step by step instructions. I will have a list of Ingredients at the bottom of my post. Some items will not be available until the 4th of January, but I couldn’t resist giving you a little peak.

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Basic White 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored & folded at 4-1/4″ plus 5” x 3-3/4” (greeting)
  • Cardstock #2: Fresh Freesia:1/4” x 4” (Mat)
  • Cardstock #3 Basic White: 5-1/2” x 3” Stamp Floral Image
  • Cardstock #4: Fresh Freesia: 5-1/4” x 3” (Cut to Mat the Floral Image)

Instructions:

  • Die cut shape from the Tasteful Label Die to use as a “Mask” to create a “Reverse Mask” effect.
  • On White Card front, use die cut shape to apply ink with Blending Brush.
  • Stamp Greeting inside the reverse mask area (Keep more to the right as your floral image will be adhered to the left side.
  • On small Basic White cardstock; stamp image and color using Stampin’ Blends and add Wink of Stella to the white flowers.
  • Die cut the floral image and then cut another image using Fresh Freesia cardstock and layer behind the die cut stamped image.
  • Attach die cut floral with mat onto the Brushed card front.
  • Position 3 Rhinestones on your card.  I like to form a triangle as it draws the eye around the card.
  • Attach ribbon to the bottom of the card front.
  • Layer Fresh Freesia mat to back, and then mount entire piece onto White card base.

I hope this card tutorial inspires you to pick up the J-2-J Mini Catalog and check out page 60, and the rest of it this holiday weekend. I like how some simple masking adds so much dimension to this card without adding layers of cardstock!

Thank you for stopping by today to check out my post. Give it a LIKE at the bottom or leave a comment … it is welcomed and greatly appreciated. It also helps others find this blog.

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 ❤

Daisy Garden in Gold

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have yet another card from the Daisy Garden stamp set, and it’s stunning in gold! I embossed the Daisy Garden in Gold on Very Vanilla cardstock. Let me just say, sometimes simplicity can be stunning …

I matted the embossed image with the Gold Foil paper (4″ x 5-1/5″) which really highlights the gold daisies. This front is attached to the Very Vanilla Base (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″). Heat embossing is the technique that attracted me into stamping!

The greeting comes from the upcoming “Celebrating You” stamp set … it will be available January 4th in the Mini Catalog, as will the beautiful Brushed Brass Butterflies! I die cut the greeting with the Tasteful Labels dies …

I added a strip of the beautiful Gold Shimmer Ribbon that can be found in the current Mini that expires on January 3rd. So today … you got to see something new, with something in our annual catalog. I like utilizing my stamps and accessories from both catalogs.

Thank you for joining me today. Enjoy your 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 ♥

Daisy Garden Meets Split Circle Technique

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’ll be sharing the card from my Facebook LIVE last night … I really love the way this card turned out. Last week I shared the simplest way to use the Split Circle Technique using just 3 different size die cut circles, today I will show you the “trick” to get your colors to “flow” …

It’s really quite simple, you will just need to cut “more” circles. I’ll explain in colors because I’m not sure my video explained it well enough. You will need 1 large and 1 small white polka dot, 1 medium green, and then 1 large and 1 small black polka dot… all to be cut in half.

The flower added comes from the Daisy Garden stamp set I’ve shared the past couple days … I thought it would add a sweet touch to our card. Don’t you love how the Freesia and the Blue hues come out of the gems and match our daisy so perfectly? WOW!

Let’s take a look at that video …

Thank you for hanging out with me and checking out my card and video. I’ve been challenged to do this technique in my class, so time to get more creative … and I promise to share with you. It will be sometime in January after my club meets.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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 ♥

Day 2: Daisy Garden

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Today I have another card to share from the beautiful Daisy Garden and Through It Together stamp sets… Did you see how many “greetings” are in that set! It’s so very versatile (take a look below, I have included the image at the bottom of the post).

I really like this layout today, simple yet a little different so it really adds some interest to the card …

The daisy image was stamped onto Basic White with the Tuxedo Black Moment Ink pad, then I used a Sponge Dauber to apply the ink to the flower. The center of the flower and the leaves were all colored with our Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers; Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Granny Apple Green. A touch of Blackberry Bliss was added to the flower around the center.

The card base is our yummy Blackberry Bliss. It is also used as a mat behind my flower panels. Each panel was cut 1″ x 4-1/2″ after the image was stamped and colored. I can’t believe this but none of the images were “popped” up but you could do that to add more depth to your card.

I mounted the panels onto a Basic White card front that was embossed with the Tasteful Textile folder. I stamped my greeting and die cut it from the Tasteful Labels die set. I trimmed off the bottom of the circle and tucked it behind the bow made from the White Glitter Organdy Ribbon.

I finished off the card with some of my favorite embellishments; the Elegant Faceted Gems. Oh yes … and you will notice a touch of Wink of Stella in the flowers centers.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope this card inspires you to try a new layout or better yet, this stamp set! I’ve got more to share with you in the coming days.

Let me invite you to join me tonight LIVE on my Facebook page at 6:30 pm Central Time. Have yourself 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 ♥

Simply Sunday: Daisy Garden

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a cute stamp that I’ve wanted since the new Annual Catalog came out … and I got it for Christmas!! So the next few days, I will be sharing this with you and introducing you to a few more goodies from the Annual Catalog. Let me introduce you to Daisy Garden …

For the next few days I will be sharing cards from the Daisy Lane and the Through it Together stamp sets. You’ll see some easy layouts that will make this simple stamp set lots of fun and very versatile.

Today’s card is simply stamped in Black and highlighted with yellow centers in the daisies. I used the Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and the Stamparatus so I could get the perfect stamped image …

The minimal coloring actually makes the daisies pop and is great if you need a card in a hurry. I added the greeting at an angle to catch your attention and layered it to add more dimension to the card.

This fun layout can be done in any color but I picked daffodil delight to really attract attention to the card! You can replace it with a soft subtle color such as Fresh Freesia or how about Misty Moonlight… anything would work and look beautiful.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with friends and/or family.

Enjoy this beautiful 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 ♥

Merry Christmas my Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Whether you’re relaxing, working, staying at home, I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas…

I hope you are spending Christmas in whatever way makes you happy. I enjoy spending some time with friends and family. I can’t wait to see my grandchildrens’s faces light up with glee and delight.

For me, giving is so much better than receiving, and practicing mindfulness, and really feeling ‘the feeling of gratefulness’ at this time of year makes it all the more special.

I wish the next few days are the best they can be for you and your family.

Thank you for hanging out with me and for your support this year – I really appreciate it.

With love and light,

Expressions in Ink: Card Parade

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Many of the designer papers in the Mini catalog may be “SOLD OUT” but today I want to focus on the amazing designer papers in the Annual Catalog (One of my Favorites!!) Today I have a card that I created using the amazing “Expressions In Ink” Designer Series Paper. Many of the papers have ribbons of gold foiling running through the beautiful jewel tone colors like Evening Evergreen, Jade, Magenta Madness, and Pale Papaya….

During one of my LIVE demonstrations, I showed my attendee’s how simple it was to cut these designer papers to maximize it’s beauty and have NO waste! Here is one of the cards I created ….

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 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!!

Enjoy your 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 ♥

Split Circle Technique Video

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today we’re going to explore the “Split Circle” technique … you’ll discover how easy it is to create this fun and unique paper design. I will be sharing the replay of my Facebook Live which shows you step by step how to create this card, then I’ll be sharing another card I’m sure you’ll enjoy just as much.

Here is the short video …

Are you ready to try this fun and easy technique? The next card is a bit more fun … I decided to use the Ombre Specialty paper, each circle was cut from a different section of the Ombre paper so you got the full effect.

I’ve decided to use the same embossing folder as I did on my first card, this piece of Basic White was cut 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ and was mounted onto a 5″ x 3-3/4″ piece of the Ombre Glimmer paper. I also used the same stamp set for my greeting which I stamped with Gorgeous Grape onto my Basic White banner.

Before mounting the card front onto our Highland Heather card base, I tied a White Glitter bow onto the left side. I couldn’t resist adding the beautiful 2021-2023 In-Color Jewels.

Even though we used the same technique on both cards, just the little touch of changing out how we add the greeting can make a big difference in the way the card looks. Fun, fun, fun!

Thank you for hanging out with me today!! Inspiration has spoken, are you following the calling?

Have an amazing 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 ❤

Strong at Heart Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin Friends ~

Today I’d like to share the Strong at Heart stamp set. You will find this on page 5 of your Mini Catalog. This catalog and many of it’s items will retire on January 3rd … the last day to order.

This special stamp set is what we call our “Make a Difference” set … for each stamp set sold, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to support heart health. I love these sets because they are always designed to make a difference in someone’s life, whether it being the recipient of the card, or a recipient of the monies donated.

Measurements: 

  • Highland Heather Card Base: 5 ½ by 8 ½
  • Basic White Inside Liner : 5 ¼ by 4
  • Basic Black 3 ¼ by 3 ¼
  • Basic White 3 x 3  

Instructions:

  • Score Highland Heather Card Base at 2 1/8 and 4 ¼
  • Stamp the heart and sentiment with Tuxedo Black, Color with Blends and Glue to Basic Black Layer
  • Attach Flower with a glue dot to white layer, put the In Color Jewel Inside the Flower
  • Emboss just the front panel with the Meadow Moment Folder
  • Glue the Basic White Layer to the inside of the card base
  • Attach the basic black layer to the embossed panel with dimensionals
  • Send this pretty to a friend for family member.   

I just love this card … so pretty, and made by my fellow Demonstrator Deb Naylor. You see, pretty cards do not have to be hard to make or spend hours … they can be a simply layout, with an easy fold and quick to make.

Thank you for hanging out with me today. Don’t forget to come watch me tonight for my Facebook LIVE at 6:30pm Central time.

Happy Tuesday ~

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 ❤

Another Reflected in Nature Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin Friends ~

Today I’d like to share another card featuring the Reflected in Nature Stamp set… It is on the Retiring list and that makes me sad. Two of my favorites: Welcoming Woods and Angels of Peace are already Sold Out so I’m going to try to share as many of those available yet as I can ….

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Night of Navy 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
  • Cardstock #2: Gray Granite 3-3/4” x 3-1/2”
  • Cardstock #3: Basic White 3-1/2” x 3-1/4”
  • Cardstock #4: Basic White 3-1/2” x 1”
  • Cardstock Inside: Basic White 5-1/4” x 4”

Instructions:

  • Score and fold the card base in half as you would if you were making a normal card.
  • Stamp the image onto the Cardstock #3 (Basic White) using Gray Granite ink.
  • Color the cabin using the Light Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends marker.
  • Color all the snow on the cabin and in the woods with the Wink of Stella.
  • Using the Wink of Stella brush, pick up a little bit of the Balmy Blue ink, and color the frozen lake.
  • Adhere Cardstock #3 to Cardstock #2, then adhere to the top of the card base.
  • Stamp the sentiment with Grant Granite ink in the center of the 3-1/2” and 1” piece of Basic White.  Punch both ends using the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.  Adhere under the stamped imaged.  Add Genial Gems to each side.
  • For the inside of the card, stamp the sentiment with Gray Granite ink onto the Basic White card stock and adhere to the inside of the card.

Thank you for stopping by today. It’s my wish that you find these tutorials helpful and that they inspire you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Have a beautiful 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 ❤

Simply Sunday: Reflected in Nature Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card to share with you created by my friend Lisa Solis Brown featuring the Reflected in Nature Stamp set. I’ll be share all the dimensions and step by step instructions for you too.

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Night of Navy Cardstock- 4-1/4” x 11”.  Score at 2-1/4” and 5-1/2”.
  • Night of Navy Cardstock Layers: 3-3/4” x 3-3/4”, 3-3/4” x 3/4”.
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock Layers: 4” x 4”, 4” x 1”.
  • Basic White Cardstock Layers: 3-1/2” x 3-1/2”, 1/2” x 3-1/2”; 4” x 4” for inside.

Instructions:

  • Stamp the image in Night of Navy on the 3-3/4” square. Glue this piece to the Night of Navy square, then these adhered pieces to Balmy Blue square.
  • Fold and burnish with Bone Folder at the 2-1/4” score line on the card base to make a tent fold.  Glue the bottom of the image piece the bottom portion of the tent piece as shown.
  • Stamp sentiment on Basic White strip.  Layer this piece with the Night of Navy and Balmy Blue strip.
  • Glue the 4 x 4 square near the top of the inside of the card.
  • Using Dimensionals, adhere the sentiment piece just below the 4 x 4 square on the inside of the card.  This will be the “bumper” piece to hold the easel fold open.
  • Apply 5 gems to card front.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card share and tutorial. Thank you for joining me today.

Have a wonderful 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 ❤

Eden’s Garden Collection!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Enter and explore Eden with the Eden’s Garden Collection! This delightful and desirable collection includes early-release products from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog—a bundle of stamps and dies that’s blooming with beauty and bounty. Plus, exclusive products you can’t uncover anywhere else—a pack of paper patterned with green and gold, a set of specialty sheets for gift-giving and textured touches, and a sparkling set of gleaming gems!

Just as the timeless tale can be told in a variety of versions, these paradisical products can be used to create projects for any occasion—and they make the perfect papercrafting companion. Take a taste of this coveted collection …

Thank you for checking out my blog today. Have a great day and enjoy your weekend.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays 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 ♥

Peaceful Deer Card Tutorial

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a special birthday card, a card I created using the Beauty of the Earth Designer paper and the deer from the Peaceful Deer Bundle. I recently joined a group of demonstrators that create and share cards … this is the one that I shared with our group.

We also share instructions and a supply list. Nice thing about this group … I will be able to share cards with you that were created by my stampin’ demonstrator friends, so you’ll see different styles and ideas, and isn’t that what we all seek … ideas!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Basic White  5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored & folded at 4-1/4″ & 2” x 2” (greeting)
  • Cardstock #2: Night of Navy: 5-1/4” x 4” (Mat for Designer Paper) & 2” x 2” Circle
  • Cardstock #3 Scrap for deer
  • Designer Paper: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
  • Cardstock #4: Night of Navy: 5-1/4” x 4” (Inside Mat)
  • Cardstock #5: Basic White: 5-1/8” x 3-7/8” (Inside for writing)
  • Designer Paper Strip: 5″ x 1/2″ décor for inside

Instructions:

  • Stamp (It’s Your Day) greeting with Night of Navy Ink onto Basic White and Die Cut with Layering Circle Die
  • Die cut 2” x 2” Night of Navy piece with slightly larger Layer Circle Die … attach together.
  • Stamp resting deer with Momento Ink on a scrap piece of Basic White.
  • Color Deer with Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut.
  • Use the Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends (Dark) and dye your White Seam Binding … Let Dry.
  • Layer the 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ Beauty of the Earth Designer paper over Night of Navy mat and secure.
  • Attach the ribbon that you have dyed to the bottom portion of the cardfront
  • Snip off the bottom of the greeting layers and tuck behind the ribbon.  I did not pop this up.
  • Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals pop up the deer and position it on the left side of the greeting.
  • Using Stampin’ dimensionals, attach the assembled card front to your base.
  • For the inside of the card, adhere strip of designer paper on the left side of the Basic White.
  • Attach Basic White piece to your Night of Navy and secure to the inside flap of your card.

I hope this card tutorial inspires you to begin making all occasion cards. Can you image using all of your amazing designer papers for different looks … Have fun with this layout, it’s simple yet highlights the birthday greeting for the receiver of the card.

Thank you for stopping by today to check out my post. Give it a LIKE at the bottom or leave a comment … it is welcomed and greatly appreciated. It also helps others find this blog.

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 ❤