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Thinking of You on Your Birthday …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today we are Thinking of You on Your Birthday and celebrating with a pretty pink and gray card created with the Circle Sayings and Patchwork pieces dies. There are so many combinations you can make with these two crafting tools in your stamp room… and they are fun to play with!

My cardbase is a piece of 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Bubble Bath scored at 4-1/4″ then scored and folded. Next I cut a piece of Smoky Slate for my mat that will be used to arrange my die cut patchwork pieces. The pieces were cut from the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series paper.

I used the Smoky Slate cardstock as a guide to align the pieces … starting with the corners and then filling in the rest of the pieces and spacing them evenly. I used my Tombo Liquid glue to secure them to the mat.

Using the Memento Ink I stamped the cupcake … colored it with Smoky Slate and Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends. I stamped the flowers in Bubble Bath and then the “Thinking of You” over the top of the flowers with Memento Ink … then I punched it out with the coordinating 2-3/8″ Circle Punch.

The cupcake is fussy cut and popped up with a Stampin’ Dimensionals as was the entire punched circle when finished. I added a little Wink of Stella to the cupcake – just because!

I love the ombre look on the Bright & Beautiful designer paper, it’s subtle but pretty. Check out how I switched out every other die cut so you would get a two-toned look on our “burst” pattern, it gives it a more distinct color pallet. I have more ways to use this die and will be sharing them with you either LIVE on Facebook and / or right here on my blog.

Thank you for coming over to my blog, I appreciate it. Have a great day. PS: I will not be going LIVE today as I am on vacation … more on that too!

Card Challenge & Birds Eye View

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m packing for my trip today so I thought I’d share a really cute card with you created by one of my Design Team members, and I don’t have the Birds Eye View stamp set so it’s a treat for both you and me. We had a Tic-Tac-Toe challenge this month (I have not done mine yet … when I get back!)

I’m thinking that it is either … Any Shape / Ribbon / Animal *or* Any Shape / Embossed / Yellow. Which tic-tac-toe pattern do you think it is?? Either way, I think it turned out so cute!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Lemon Lime Twist 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”  
  • Cardstock #2: Basic White  4” x 5 ¼”,  2 1/8” circle die, ½” x 2 ½” banner die
  • Designer Paper: ¾” circle die

Instructions:

  • Cut out 20 circles from the designer paper using the ¾” circle die. Adhere each circle to the Basic White cardstock.
  • Stamp the owl and glasses on a scrap Watercolor Paper using Stazon ink. (Make sure that your Stazon is juicy before using it to make sure the image comes out nice and dark on the paper)
  • Use a water painter to color the owl. (I pressed the ink pad on a Stamping Block, then picked up the color with a bit of water). Cut out the owl using Paper Snip Scissors.
  • Cut out a circle using the 2 1/8” die. Adhere it to the card.
  • Stamp “hi” on a piece of scrap Basic White cardstock. Cut it out using the banner die. Add it to the card using Dimensionals.
  • Add the owl to the card using Dimensionals.
  • Use the Multipurpose Glue to add a “bubble” to each of the glass lenses.
  • Make a bow with the silver Simply Elegant Trim and add it to the card using a Glue Dot.
  • Apply Rhinestones.

I want to thank you my friends for today’s visit to my blog. I’d be happy to hear what Tic-Tac-Toe pattern I should use for my card. You can comment below.

Have a wonderful day ~

Oh Happy Day Card; Great for Kids Birthday

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Bunny lovers rejoice!! Today I’m sharing my Oh Happy Day card; and it’s perfect for a kids birthday. I created for the Tutorial Group that I belong to … so, you will get not only the dimensions to today’s card but step by step instructions. Wooo Hoo!

Measurements:

  • Basic White Cardstock:  8 ½“ x 5 ½” and 2 pieces of  3” x 2”. One for bunny & one for greeting.
  • Fresh Freesia: 5 ¼“ x 4”
  • Designer Paper: 5 1/8” x 3 7/8” and scrap of Lemon Lime Twist to die cut.

Instructions:

  • Score your 8 ½“ x 5 ½” White Cardbase at 4 ¼“ then fold and burnish.
  • Attach your Fresh Freesia cardstock to the front of your card base.
  • Layer Stars Bright & Beautiful Designer paper on top of your Fresh Freesia.
  • Stamp bunny onto one small Basic White in Memento Ink
  • Color bunny’s shirt with Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends and the nose with the Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends
  • Die cut bunny
  • Stamp greeting in Fresh Freesia and die cut with a medium circle die
  • Die cut Lemon Lime Twist Designer Paper with smallest circle die
  • Die cut Vellum Cardstock with one of the larger circle dies
  • Attach Bunny directly onto die cut Vellum Cardstock circle
  • Using dimensionals “behind” the bunny, attach to card front
  • Align greeting by tucking a small area under vellum and secure directly to card front.
  • Using Dimensionals, attach small Lemon Lime Twist circle onto card front
  • Embellish card with 3 Iridescent Rhinestones

Thank you for joining me today … Hope this card brought a little light into your Monday and some inspiration too.

Have a great day ~

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.

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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.

FUN FOLD: Faux Step Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a FUN FOLD for you, the Faux Step Card … it’s a peek into my Facebook LIVE last night. I shared more cards, and will share them here tomorrow, along with an updated video showing you Step by Step HOW to make the Faux Step card.

On this card I will be using a Basic White card base and the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper ….

The card used two sheets of cardstock to create the faux step …. begin with a piece of Basic White 9″ x 4-1/4″ which is scored at 1-1/4″ … 2-1/2″ … and 5-3/4″. To make the center step your Basic White piece measured 8-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ then score at 3″.

You need 3 pieces of designer paper; 4″ x 3″ … 4″ x 1″ (those will go on the base of the card). The 4″ x 1″ goes on the smallest panel to the front, then skip a panel, and then the 4″ x 3″ piece will go on the 3rd panel. The third measures 2″ x 5-1/4″ which goes on the step portion of your card.

The greeting comes from the Layering Leaves stamp set and I used the Lovely Label punch (retired) and embellished the card with the Iridescent Rhinestones … I love how they pick up the color that they are attached to!! Make sure to stop back tomorrow when I share a video and more cards using the FUN FOLD: Faux Step Card and our amazing Designer papers, now on sale!!

Thank you for joining me today, and I look forward to sharing more with you tomorrow.

Have a great day ~

It’s a Girl… It’s a Boy Card!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I shared my It’s a Girl … now It’s a Boy card is here for you today. I’m using the Bright & Beautiful Designer paper for my It’s a Boy, just like I did for my It’s a Girl card.

This designer paper has 48 – 6″ x 6″ sheets with 12 different patterns and is one of the select Designer Series papers that are currently ON SALE. With the watercolor washes, stripes, stars, confetti, and more, you will be able to create cards and more for any occasion.

I started with the Misty Moonlight base (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″) and then chose my designer paper to match … I chose the ombre in the blues that I cut to 4″ x 5-1/5″ and the little blue stars to 5-1/4″ x 2″, all from the other side of the same sheet.

Once I secured those two pieces together, I added a strip of the Misty Moonlight cardstock to hid my edge and to create some texture. Now let’s attach the card front to the base, and I just did that with my Stampin’ Seal.

I created my greeting using the Alphabest stamp set and coordinating punch. I used Misty Moonlight ink to stamp the Its a Boy onto a piece of Thick White Cardstock and then punched out the each of the letters ….

I tilted the letters back and forth to create a fun sentiment and take the stress out of trying to align it perfectly!! I love it. Then I cut one of the blue stars from the patterned paper you see above and tucked it behind the greeting. I finished the card with the blue In Color Dots.

This cute It’s a Boy card is so easy to make … hope it inspires you to stamp something fun today. Thanks for taking a time out from your weekend to take a peek.

Have an amazing weekend.

Here is a list of ingredients that I used to create today’s card ….

Congratulations … It’s a Girl!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s so exciting when we are blessed with a grandchild or a “great” … they just fill our hearts. So today I made a quick & simple Congratulations … It’s a Girl card. It would be just as easy to make an It’s a Boy card too because I’m using the Bright & Beautiful Designer paper!

This is the same designer paper I used yesterday and WOW, this pack has 48 – 6″ x 6″ sheets with 12 different patterns. This is the perfect party pack with the watercolor washes, stripes, stars, confetti, and more, you will be able to create cards and more for any occasion.

I started with the Bubble Bath base (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″) and then chose my designer paper to match … I thought the one with the little pink bubbles/dots would be cute, and on the other side is the ombre pattern you see. I did cut one piece to 4″ x 5-1/5″ and the other to 4″ x 1-3/4″, all from the same sheet.

Once I secured those two pieces together, I added a strip of the Sweet Sorbet Metallic ribbon to hid my edge and to create some texture and a little bling for our new princess. (No … the are no new little girls blessing our family, but there will be a little boy in the near future ❤ ) Now let’s attach the card front to the base, and I just did that with my Stampin’ Seal. I used the Liquid Glue to attach the ribbon.

I created my greeting using the Alphabest stamp set, and then die cut it using the Stylish Shapes dies. I used the circle because of the little circles in the paper but because of the ombre style paper. I added a little bow to that with a Mini Glue dot and popped it up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish the front, I added 3 of the Berry Burst Tinsel Gems/4 pack.

On the inside, I used a piece of scrap designer paper and then ran the ribbon on the inside to. This was layered onto a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock. The “Congratulations” stamped in Bubble Bath comes from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set.

This cute It’s a Girl card is so easy to make, I just hope that delivery will be just as easy … we’ve been there!! lol Thanks for taking a time out from your holiday weekend to take a peek.

Have an amazing rest of your weekend.

Here is a list of ingredients that I used to create today’s card ….

Sending Thanks this Memorial Day Weekend

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I could not let this weekend slip by without Sending Thanks in a card to pay homage to those brave men and women who paid the ultimate price defending our country. I created this card using the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series paper ….

The Berry Burst Ombre paper represents the stripes of our flag, and the stars … well, they have that covered with this designer paper as well. My apologies for picking up a “retired” greeting when I made today’s card, but I know many of you have your favorite greetings stashed as well.

I die cut the greeting and the Night of Navy banner with the Stylish Shapes… these are a must have in anyone’s stash in there craft room too!

I layered my banners to create an eye catching focal point … the greeting was stamped in Night of Navy that coordinates with the card base and mats. Sure makes life easy when your products all coordinate.

When making cards, it’s fun to think outside the box and create something you can use to pay homage from a bundle that was initially created for celebrations… birthdays, graduations and more.

Thank you for taking time out of your holiday weekend to stop by and check out my blog post, Sending Thanks the Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bright & Beautiful Background

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared a fun background layout using our designer papers, today I am using the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper. If that doesn’t say party … not sure what does! This would make a fun Graduation card…. tis’ the season.

The dimensions are the same as yesterday and I popped my pattern today with the fabulous, returning “Berry Burst”. I’m teaming today’s card with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle …

I stamped the larger of the balloons and then die cut it as my focal point of the card. Then I die cut two stars and stamped my sentiment onto the larger one … then I dazzled them with my Wink of Stella. It looks so good and really pops off the card. To finish off my card I added the Lemon Lime Twist Tinsel Gems … they are so cute.

The Bright & Beautiful is another one of the designer papers which will go on sale June 1st. Hope you enjoyed this little change up. Its always fun to see what just changing out designer paper can do to a card.

Have a great day, and thank you for stoppin’ in.