Valentine Parade of Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a parade of cards for you that were created with the “Meant to Be” Stamp Set and Stitched Be Mine Dies …   We will begin simply with ink, paper and stamps.  This is how most of us began our stamping adventures.

 

Our next card showcases the technique of stamping your own background.  A touch of foil paper to make the card pop and you’ve got another cute card…

 

Now it’s time to add a bit of designer paper to your stamps and ink, and who said hearts were only for Valentine’s … Why heck, just think marriage, anniversary, new baby, and friendship …

 

Let’s step it up just a bit more and add some beautiful designer vellum and some heart dies (and flowers) to add a touch of class to your card. This card is so simple when you pull out your BigShot and dies … quick -n- beautiful.

Let’s get our die cutting machine out, then we’ll add some cute designer paper and we’ll add edgelits and while we’re at it, I’m going to grab the triple banner punch, because banners are hot right now!! Oh yes, and it’s a cute way to add a greeting!

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Oh now we’re really having FUN … we’ve got the stamps, the ink, the paper … and designer paper, and FOIL and our dies.  Well, why not run one of those die cut hearts through the BigShot and emboss it with one of our pretty embossing folders.  If you have it in your supplies … why not use it!!

Please Note that some of the designer papers are from last year … I will give you some suggestions below for great alternatives if you are in need of more paper.

So look at all the fabulous cards and gifts you can create with the Meant to Be Stamp Set and the Stitched Be Mine Dies in the Annual Catalog.  Don’t forget that we are in our last month of Sale-a-bration and for each $50 you purchase, you qualify for FREE Sale-a-bration items!!  Wooo Hooo.


So … are you ready to add these versatile pieces to your stamping collection?  If so, just go to the bottom of the page and click on the product bundle, that will take you right to my stamping store.

And as always, I reward my stampin’ friends with a Virtual Rewards point for each $50 you spend (plus your Sale-a-bration reward).

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLIES ….

Split Card Technique 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share more of the cards that I made using the Split Card Technique. This technique is quick -n- easy on only uses a 4″ x 4″ piece of designer paper … NO Waste! I am also keeping the video on my blog so you can watch it again. Did you know that if you use your mouse to “hover” over my little picture – you can subscribe to my YouTube Channel right away … How cool is that!

OK … Lets start with the first card (remember to watch the video to learn how/where to cut) … this is the most simple of the three cards. I just cut my Paper Blooms designer paper and attached it directly to the card. Then using the “Ornate Thanks” stamp set, I stamped the Thank You in Soft Sea Foam and then the coordinating sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy … both colors are in our designer paper (No Guessing) so easy!

Our next card adds in a piece of Basic White cardstock … it’s cut 4″ x 5-1/4″ and I layered my Paper Blooms Designer paper and attached it to the top and the bottom, leaving only the center exposed. I stamped my greeting exactly the same on this one as I did the last … just to show the difference. It does lighten up the card a little and makes the greeting pop more.

What is fun about these cards is that each one is slightly different … the Paper Blooms has a scattered pattern of flowers, you will find other papers that will allow them all to look a like.

On our last card …. I am using the Basic White cardstock again, but this time I’ve let some of it exposed on the top and the bottom of the card. It creates a nice balance. To add some texture to the card, I wrapped some white Bakers Twine around it and tied a double bow. My greeting is stamped in Soft Sea Foam and comes from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set.

The video will show you two ways to cut your 12 x 12 designer paper and then give you samples so you can get a better picture of what I want to show you. Sit back … relax … enjoy …

I hope you enjoyed getting a close up look at these cards and another look at the video. I love to hear when you are excited about a new technique, thank you!

NOW … I’d like to invite YOU to join me for a fun Stamp Class … It’s STAMP WITH ME Saturday!! Tomorrow at 10: 30 am, meet me on my Linda’s Stamp’ Escape Facebook page; I’ll be LIVE and looking to stamp with you!! I’m going through step by step how to make another FUN FOLD Card and it “features” designer paper! There is NO Cost, I just want to gather with you and stamp!

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED …

Thank you for joining me on my blog today …

Have an awesome 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 Card Technique w/ Paper Saving Tips

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am really excited to not only share this technique video with you, but all the cards you can create using this technique. The special thing about the “Split Card” technique is that you’ll also learn how to save or should I say “Maximize” your 12 x 12 Designer paper!

The video will show you two ways to cut your 12 x 12 designer paper and then give you samples so you can get a better picture of what I want to show you. Sit back … relax … enjoy …

So what did you think? Cool right!? I love sharing these types of hints so you can maximize the use of your Stampin’ Up! products. I love designer paper, it is a “must have” in my stampin’ supplies … it is the best for quick -n- easy cards, and because the paper is so pretty, no extra work would have to be done.

I hope the video showed you how to use your 4 x 6 cut pieces … here I’d like to share a close up of the 4 x 4 pieces. You will get 9 pieces out of the 12 x 12 sheet, and first up we’re going to create a simple card by placing the 4 x 4 piece directly onto the card front.

I used the Stitched Rectangle dies and the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set for my greeting which create a nice focal point. To pull some color over on the side with no paper, I fussy cut out one of the flowers from the designer paper and popped it up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals … it really adds a nice balance to your card. I added some Wink of Stella to the light blue on the flower and added an Opal Round element.

This designer paper is fun and playful and I’ve really fallen in love with it! I decided to fussy cut a few more flowers and put them on this inside of the card … I didn’t want the fun to end!

It looks like it was meant to be there … see what I mean, the fun keeps on going. You could add the Wink of Stella to the inside too if you’d like.

My next card is the “SPLIT CARD” … taking that 4″ x 4″ piece of paper and cutting it diagonally. I placed the cut pieces onto the top and bottom of the 4″ x 5-1/4″ white piece of cardstock because I was using a dark (Night of Navy) card base.

I liked the cut flowers and the Wink of Stella so much on the first card that I carried that over onto this card. It brings in more color and dimension to the card. I also added some of the Opal Rounds elements to the flowers as well.

Isn’t this just the cutest paper, and doesn’t it make the cutest cards … 9 of them you’ll get using this paper saving way of cutting your 12 x 12 designer paper. Now I can see why the Paper Blooms Designer Paper is one of the Top 3 Sale-a-bration items chosen by YOU!

I would really like to Thank You for hanging out with me today on my blog, and last night if you joined me for the LIVE presentation as well. These cards would surely cheer someone up … and remember, the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper is FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $50 purchase but the layouts I shared are forever!

I would also like you to consider joining my team, we have lots of fun … and the fun just keeps on going, with additional stampin’ gatherings and Stampin’ Up! events. This really states how I feel …

My friends are YOU … my team of Stars … and my fellow Stampin’ Sisters (and brothers!) We are a family ❤ I’m here to answer any of your questions… just don’t be afraid to ask.

Have an awesome day, and for those who live around me … stay safe!!

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 ♥ 

Who Loves Designer Paper!?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

For the past few days I have been sharing the Top 3 Customer picks from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. It’s fun to see what many of you thought … some of you were close too!! The Top Three Picks were …

Can you believe that all three are Designer papers!! I love it … I think designer paper is like a Super Tool in my crafting room because it is so versatile; use it as a background, use it as a focal point, use it to highlight your stamped images but best of all, it is perfect for making quick -n- easy cards that are beautiful!!

I have a fabulous opportunity for my paper lovers … Now, when you join my stampin’ team and the Stampin’ Up! family you will receive an “Exclusive Gift” from the Upcoming Annual Catalog … you will receive an assortment of 5 stacks of our newest 6″ x 6″ Designer Series papers!!

YOU will also enjoy discounts on your orders, free training and demonstrator only events! Build your Starter Kit by choosing $125 worth of product for only $99 (PLUS, FREE Shipping as well!!) and you will get all the exclusive designer papers shown for FREE! I can help you set up your kit, or you can get started here (CLICK this Link).

My team gathers virtually now, but hopefully we’ll be stamping together soon! My team has a Private Facebook Page where we share ideas, play games and get to know each other more. We’ve even had some amazing retreats … not to mention going to the Stampin ‘Up! events together ….

We have to opportunity to join our fellow demonstrators for the upcoming OnTour event. They will be showcasing the new catalog with product introductions and stamping sessions. I would love to have YOU join me and my team, along with some of our stampin’ family. Registration for this event begins next week … are you coming? (It’s Virtual BUT they’re having break out rooms where you can meet up and chat with others)

If you are anywhere in the US, I would be happy and honored to introduce you to the rest of my Stars by Design team. Let me know if I can help you get started on this amazing journey. Or CLICK HERE if you are ready now.

Thank you for checking out my blog today, and hanging out to the end. I’m here to help you, just message me.

PS … I also have a special little welcome gift for my new Stars! I want to make sure you feel at home and welcomed into our family properly.

Berry Blessings Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’ve got a to share with you today to show you that highlights the Berry Blessings Bundle. The Berry Blessings Designer Paper is so fun and cute that you can’t go wrong … they are sure to be a hit with your friends. Today I’m tempting you with Blackberries … YUM!

I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies both on the inside and the outside of my card. The stitching adds some fun and texture to the card … especially on the inside. Take a look ….

Adding the Berry Blessing inside the card creates a colorful background for your recipient and they will enjoy how it highlights the sentiments you have written to them. A card filled with joy (and berries!).

I have a PDF with step by step instructions for you!! Just CLICK ON THIS LINK to download your FREE Instruction sheet … this with the video to make it easy for you to recreate these cards. Remember the Berry Blessing Bundle is also FREE with a purchase of $100 or more … It’s Sale-a-bration!!

Here is my video and you can watch step by step how I created this card ….

I hope you enjoy the PDF … it has all the dimensions on that you will need to create this card. The possibilities are endless and each designer paper will create a new look! Have fun and I honestly would love to see your creations … share them on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page.

Thank you for hanging out with me today … I hope yours is 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 ♥ 

Flower & Field Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you today? Hope you are well … Today I’d like to share with you the third “top pick” by customers in Sale-a-bration items …

The Top 3 Choices are all designer series paper! Wow .. that is sooo cool. Demonstrators top picks were the Donkey and the Oh So Ombre Designer paper so we are all in agreement on the paper!

My first card highlights the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (you can earn FREE during Sale-a-bration) It’s so fun and pretty …. great for cheering up your friends and family for any occasion!

Here are three more patterns from the Flower & Field Designer paper using the same layout ….

Aren’t the patterns fun and pretty?! I’m using the Quite Curvy bundle that can be found on page 23 of the Mini Catalog. Did you know if you purchase the Quite Curvy bundle and the Butterfly Duet punch which I used on my cards, you can get the Flower & Field Designer paper FREE!!

Here are the dimensions for the cards …

Thank you so much for stopping by today… I hope yours is a great 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 ♥ 

Hey Girlfriend …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry I missed you yesterday … just been feeling a little down lately but stamping and hanging out with my stampin’ friends usually gets me feeling better, so I’m back! So today I’d like to share two cards with you from the “Hey Girlfriend” stamp set! This set is so fun and versatile you are going to fall in love with it.

My first card highlights one of the “girlfriends” and two designer series paper; the lovely True Love Designer Series paper from the “Love You Always” suite, the Oval Occasions Bundle and the “Oh So Ombre” from the Sale-a-bration Catalog that you can get for FREE with a $50 purchase! It is one of the TOP 3 Customer Picks!!

The Love you Always designer paper is the backdrop to the card … those cute little polka dots really add an element of FUN to the card. The Oh So Ombre designer paper not only gives us our pop of color (Bermuda Bay) but because of the fading effect, we can stamp our greeting on there too!

Our first “girlfriend” is stamped on Basic White with our Momento Ink and colored in with the Stampin’ Blends. I have listed the colors below. They are so easy to use when coloring on your images because of the two shades that blend so effortlessly together … and I always have the color lifter by my side so I can pull some color up if needed and make those highlights pop! I finished off her outfit by adding a touch of my Wink of Stella to her top and the bow in her hair. Then added a touch of bling (because what girls doesn’t like a little bling) to the card with some Elegant Faceted Gems.

My second “girlfriend” also used the Oh So Ombre designer series paper, not only for the background … but for her dress! I just stamped her onto the designer paper and then cut out the dress. How fun is that!! The Oh So Ombre is Granny Apple Green and I teamed it up with Flirty Flamingo to really say “WOW”!! Girls love those fun bright colors.

Our girlfriend was stamped on Basic White with Momento Ink and cut out with the Rectangle Stitched dies. She too is colored with the Stampin’ Blends. These sweet girlfriends are so cute and fun to stamp with, and my favorite part is that they can be any nationality! My real friends come in all colors, so my cards reflect that … The world is full of beautiful people in every shade of color … let’s celebrate that.

The greeting comes from our Hey Girlfriend stamp set and was punched out using the the Oval Occasions punches. Add a bow and your card is complete! I had so much fun playing with this set, you are sure to see even more of these from me!

I brought in the “Oval Occasions” bundle to compliment my cards today …

First, the “So Lucky to Know You” greeting from my first “girlfriend” card came for the Oval Occasions stamp set, and the Double Oval punch was used on my second “girlfriend” card to punch out and highlight the greeting.

Cool right! I did this because … When you purchase the Hey Girlfriend stamp set, the True Love Designer Paper, and the Oval Occasions bundle you have more than enough to get your Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper for FREE!!

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you 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 ♥

Can you guess?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I asked my Stampin’ Facebook group, What are the top 3 Sale-a-bration items? So today I’m going to share one of them with you ….

Today I am excite to share with you two brand new products that YOU can get for FREE!! One is the fabulous stamp set; Punch Party which coordinates with several of our punches and can be earned as a Host set. And the second is the fun designer series paper … Paper Blooms! Paper Blooms is one of the top 3 Sale-a-bration choices that YOU stampers have chosen!

I would love to help you get both of these for FREE! If you are not comfortable with an in-home party … we can do a book party or a Facebook party … invite your guests and I’ll throw the party! Let me know if you have any questions about Hosting a party during Sale-a-bration … It’s really a great time to because your friends can get FREE stuff too!

These two weren’t made to go together but they sure make a great pair. I thought I’d start out with the Heart Punch Pack that can be found in the Annual Catalog … perfect for Valentines day. It’s a great time to tell a friend how much you care about them ❤

Let me share a fun technique I used for my card … See the “big polka dots” paper just above us? Yep … I punch my hearts from the Designer paper and then stamped my greeting onto it. You can get the Paper Blooms Designer Paper FREE when you make a purchase of $50 from either the Annual or Mini Catalogs.

The base of my card is Soft Seafoam and my greeting was stamped in Night of Navy which coordinates with the colors in our designer series paper.

Don’t you think that the font of my greeting fits perfectly with the whimsical pattern of our designer paper. I used the Old World Map embossing folder to add a bit more texture and completed my card with the White Polka Dot Tulle ribbon. I think this turned out just so stinkin’ cute!!

Thank you so much for dropping in for a visit today and checking out my blog.

Have yourself a 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 ♥ 

Quick -n- Easy Fun Fold Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’ve got a couple cards and a video to share with you today to show you how easy it is to make these cute Fun Fold cards. I’ll be sharing step by step instructions on how to cut your cardstock and designer paper to create your fun fold card.

Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and watch as I take you through how to cut and assemble your Fun Fold card. Just click on the little > image on the video to start …

So what do you think? Simple right! The Berry Blessings Designer Paper is so fun and cute that you can’t go wrong … they are sure to be a hit with your friends. The tips will help you with aligning your pieces so they turn out perfect.

I have a PDF with step by step instructions for you!! Just CLICK ON THIS LINK to download your FREE Instruction sheet … this with the video to make it easy for you to recreate these cards. Remember the Berry Blessing Bundle is also FREE with a purchase of $100 or more … It’s Sale-a-bration!!

I hope you enjoy the PDF … it has all the dimensions on that you will need to create this card. The possibilities are endless and each designer paper will create a new look! Have fun and I honestly would love to see your creations … share them on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page.

Thank you for hanging out with me today … I hope yours is a good one.

Sharp Dressed Man …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another card from the Well Suited Suite and as I got ready to take the pictures to share with you, I kept thinking of the song “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top! We’ve checked out the ties and today we are going to “suit up” our card.

I picked out two patterns from the Well Suited Designer Series Paper; one that reminded me of tweed and the other is paisley! That is how I started …

Your card base begins as any other; 8-1/2″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″ … fold in half and your ready to dress your card. I took the “tweed” pattern paper and with the coordinating dies, cut out the suit. You get the suit and lapels.

The shirt consists of the White card base and the die cut collar … it is so easy to create. HOWEVER, before you adhere down the suit, you need tuck the tie under the collar and and suit. I just love that paisley tie!! You could add a pocket, buttons and more to dress up your card, the dies have them all.

My greeting comes from the Handsomely Suited stamp set that is include in the suite, and bundle. I cut it out with the Shaped Stitched dies … one of my favorite die sets because it has 3 different shapes, the circle, oval and square dies.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card, and I thank you for checking out my blog 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 ♥

Masculine Birthday Wishes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and if you were cheering on one of the Championship games, I hope your team won!! Today I’m going to step up the simply stamped card that I shared with you yesterday.

I am using the same basic layout but instead of stamping the ties on the white cardstock, I brought in the designer paper ….

First, I used a simple yet masculine design from the Well Suited Designer Series paper as my background, and then using 3 other patterns of designer paper … I cut out my ties with the coordinating tie dies! It’s so much fun pick patterns and make your own ties! I felt like I could sew again … LOL!!!

I attached my handsome ties directly to my card front and then focused on my greeting. My color pallet of Night of Navy, Merry Merlot and Basic White is the same as yesterday ….

I stamped my “birthday” greeting which is included in the bundle in Merry Merlot and punched out with the Tailored Tag punch. Then you punch out another tag from the Merry Merlot cardstock …. cut it in half the long way and then attach to the top and bottom of your stamped image, this creates a pop of color behind your greeting and once popped up with dimensionals, really highlights your birthday wish to your favorite guy.

If you want to add this amazing bundle to your stamping collection, now is a great time because we are right in the middle of our Sale-a-bration period … With a $50 purchase you can choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. Here is one that I think would compliment the Handsomely Suited Bundle …

Thank you for joining me again today, how are you liking this suite so far? I’ve got another for you tomorrow!

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: Stamps * Ink * Paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Sunday to you! I hope you got the chance to see all my cards created from the Ice Cream Corner suite. Today I’m going from yummy to masculine as I kick off a series of cards created from the Well Suited Suite which can be found on page 66 and 67 of the Mini Catalog.

The suite includes the Handsomely Suited Stamp set, Suite & Ties Dies, Well Suited Designer Paper and the Well Suited Twine ….

Today we are just using simply; stamps * ink * paper! Isn’t this how the whole “stamping” thing got started? My color pallet will be Night of Navy, Merry Merlot and Basic White … masculine. I started with my base in Night of Navy and my mat in Merry Merlot and my Basic White to stamp on, and I choose the ties!

The ties with the diamond shapes are stamped in Night of Navy and the one with the stripes was stamped in Merry Merlot … they are pretty easy to line up but you can always use your Stamparatus if you want it perfect. I started with the Merry Merlot tie in the center and then stamped the two in Night of Navy.

The greeting was stamped on a piece of scrap that I had lying around and fit it well, and then I added some Night of Navy to mat the greeting.

Such a nice masculine card that is easy to make! There is also a birthday greeting in the stamp set and a few others so you can send many masculine cards throughout the year.

Thank you for stopping by this Sunday, and I hope you have a wonderful day. Be sure to stop back tomorrow to see how I step up this card!

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 ♥

Birthday Shaker Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

There is nothing better than sprinkles on ice cream or inside your “Shaker Card” … and that is what I have for you today! The Shaker card was a hit at my house, my grandkids like to pick out the cards I should send them … lol!! I like to surprise them ❤

I used the Ice Cream Corner Designer paper as my background and to punch out my Ice Cream Cone …

The background is from the Ice Cream Corner Designer Paper … I picked the sprinkle design. I cut my window out of the Bermuda Bay using the Rectangle Layered Dies, and then attached the window sheet to the back. Once the window sheet is attached I used the Adhesive Strips to create the height needed for the “shaker”.

You have the greeting stamped … I used the “Happy Birthday” from the bundle and then sprinkled my “Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles” onto the greeting and laid the window sheet assembly on top. With a little adhesive, I attached the “shaker” to the card.

I punched out the Ice Cream and the Cone from the Designer paper!! It was designed to make creating your cones easier!! I attached it directly to the “shaker”…

Easy to see why this fun shaker card was a hit!! And another sample for you made with the Sweet Ice Cream bundle!

Thanks much for hanging out with me today, I hope you 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 ♥

More Ice Cream Please …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Are you ready for some Friday Fun?? Yesterday I introduced you to the Ice Cream Corner Suite, today I’d like to show you even more fun with this suite. And make sure you come back on Saturday as I’ll top off this Ice Cream party with a cherry on top … or should I say “sprinkles”!

Let’s begin with the card I shared during my Launch Party ….

Simple and cute, and it’s the perfect way to make many cards quickly! I love to work in quarters … or in the case of a 12 x 12 sheet of designer paper – 6ths! You can cut it in half and then cut the 1/2 into 4″ pieces. You will now end up with 6 – 4″ x 6″ pieces of designer paper.

I trimmed this one down to 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of designer paper … then I matted it with a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock measuring at 4″ x 5-1/4″. This is the most common layout for cards. My greeting is from the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and stamped in Blackberry Bliss. It was die cut from the Rectangle Layering Dies.

I have another quick -n- easy layout for you that requires no cutting (after your original cut of 4″ x 6″) …

This yummy little card was super easy to create … simply score your designer paper at 3/4″ and fold over onto the preferred design, on this card it is the popsicles! The Blackberry Bliss ribbon covers the bare edge of the folded piece and adds a fun touch of texture.

My greeting comes from two stamp sets; the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and Well Said from the Annual Catalog and is stamped in Blackberry Bliss (also sounds yummy!). The Tailored Tag punch was used to highlight the greeting … and the Opal Rounds were colored with the Stampin’ Blends and placed on the card to create some sparkly fun!!

There is so much you can create with this suite and we haven’t even touched the top of the cone yet!! I still have so much more to share, and to show you what you can do with the stamp set!

Thank you for joining me today and checking out my blog, it you like what you see … give me a LIKE at the bottom of the page. You can purchase this suite, bundle or other products by clicking on any of the images below. And stay tuned for more “Ice Cream” shares!

Have a sweet 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 ♥

Birthday Party …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

From Hearts to Ice Cream Cones but still playing with the Punch Party Stamp set. This time I’m using the Ice Cream Corner Designer Paper from the Ice Cream Corner Suite on pages 48 and 49 in the Jan-June Mini Catalog.

I love the splash of color you get from all the Ice Cream cones on this designer paper … there are so many cute patterns, I’ll be sure to share more with you. The greeting is stamped in Bermuda Bay and punched out Double Oval punches; they are one of the “punch” sets that this stamp set was designed to use.

I brought out the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon from our annual catalog …

The Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon brings out the little “dots” sprinkled around the cones on the paper. They also highlight the Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles that I glued onto my greeting.

The greeting was popped up with dimensionals …

The 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ card base is Bermuda Bay, and the designer paper is cut at 5-1/4″ x 4″ to allow an nice border around it. I just used left overs to stamp the greeting on and then punched it out. This was one of the fun cards I demonstrated during my Mini Catalog & Sale-a-bration Launch party … I have more to come, especially with the Ice Cream Corner Suite – it’s colorful, fun and tasty enough to eat!!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card, feel free to Like or Comment!

Have a wonderful day ~

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