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Simply Sunday: Timeless Autumn Style with Autumn Toile

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Bring an air of sophistication to your fall crafting with the Autumn Toile 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. My Simply Sunday post is the perfect time to showcase how easy it can be to create beautiful cards when you have paper this stunning. With its intricate imagery of trees, pumpkins, animals, and more, this collection instantly elevates any project. Inspired by traditional toile wallpaper, each sheet carries a timeless elegance that’s both classic and seasonal—making it ideal for harvest gatherings, Thanksgiving greetings, or simply sending a touch of autumn warmth to someone special.

For today’s cards, I let the Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper take center stage. The detailed patterns are so striking that little else is needed—just a coordinating sentiment or die-cut accent, and you have a card that looks like it took hours to make. This is what I love about Simply Sunday projects: minimal effort, maximum beauty. The paper practically does the work for you, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the creative process and less time fussing over details. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, these designs open the door to quick, elegant cards that feel sophisticated and heartfelt.

If you’ve been searching for a way to refresh your fall crafting, the Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper is a must-have. Its timeless patterns pair beautifully with the season and add a touch of elegance that’s hard to resist. Imagine how lovely your handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, or even 3D projects will look when dressed in these graceful designs. Don’t wait—add this stunning paper to your collection today and bring the warmth and elegance of Autumn Toile to all of your harvest-season creations.

Thank you for checking out these quick -n- easy cards today.

Enjoy your Sunday, Linda

Crafting Delight: Quick & Easy Cards with the Circle Sayings Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Are you in need of some creative inspiration for your next crafting project? Look no further! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of card making using the Circle Sayings Bundle, coupled with the charming Delightfully Eclectic Designer Paper. Get ready to create adorable, floral-themed cards perfect for birthdays, sending well wishes, or just letting someone know you’re thinking of them.

The Circle Sayings Bundle is a versatile set that offers a plethora of options for crafting enthusiasts. With its delightful mix of sentiments and coordinating punch.

We’re going to start with the quick & easy card that is just stamped, colored and punched out. I use Memento Ink when I combine my coloring with the Stampin’ Blends. In the video you got to see a highlight of my coloring technique … also easy!

The second card uses a template punched from your coordinating punch to align your half stamps to create a full round image… So simple, just stamp inside the template. To enhance the imagery I used scraps behind it … easy, resourceful and clever! lol

With the Circle Sayings Bundle and the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Paper, creating beautiful and thoughtful cards has never been easier. Whether you’re crafting for a special occasion or just because, these quick and easy cards are sure to bring joy to both the maker and the recipient. So gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and let’s get crafting! Don’t wait, as both these products are retiring soon!

Thanks for stopping by, have an amazing day!

A Patchwork of Fun: DIY Birthday Card with a Twist!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey filled with a blast of color and a touch of sass? Well, you’re in for a treat today as we dive into today’s birthday card that’s as fun and vibrant as it gets. So, grab your Patchwork Pieces Dies, Stargazing Designer Paper, and Wanted to Say Dies, because we’re about to get crafty!

Start by selecting your Lemon Lime Twist cardstock for the card base. This lively green hue sets the stage for our vibrant creation. Cut the cardstock to 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and fold it in half – this will be the canvas for your masterpiece.

Now, it’s time to incorporate some whimsical patterns into our design. Take out your Stargazing Designer Paper, and die cut one of each of the Lemon Lime Twist and Pumpkin Pie patterns … This gives you enough for 2 cards. I added a piece of black and white dotted designer paper from some I had laying around to add some fun pops of white. Cut a piece of Basic Black 4″ x 5-1/5″ (same as the Polka dot paper) …This will be the backdrop for our patchwork pieces.

This is where the magic happens! Grab both colors of your Patchwork Pieces and adhere them to the black to create a medley of funky shapes. Arrange them on your card in a random, patchwork-style pattern. Don’t worry about perfection – the more whimsical, the better! Now, trim down the black cardstock to create a border around your funky pattern.

The greeting comes from the Wanted to Say Dies. Cut out the base sentiment from the black and the detail “birthday” from your Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. Stack them and glue them together with your Liquid glue. You can even add a touch of Wink of Stella for some glitz!

Your card is almost ready to dazzle! To really make that greeting POP, punch or die cut a circle from your Vellum Cardstock and attach to the front of your card. If you like, add a few embellishments like sequins, rhinestones, or even a ribbon bow. These little details can take your card to the next level.

There you have it, friends – a DIY birthday card that’s bursting with color, personality, and a sprinkle of sas. Perfect for all ages, this card is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Time to embrace your creative side, laugh a little, and send some handmade joy to your loved ones.

Happy crafting, and even happier birthdays! 🎉🌟🎈

If you enjoyed today’s fun and colorful card and found it inspiring, here’s a list of the supplies you’ll need to recreate the card. Spread joy and connect with others through your handmade creations.

Patchwork Pieces Video

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to share the video that I created going through step by step how I created the cards I shared with you yesterday. I will leave the cards on today’s post so you can check them out again, along with the key ingredients I used to make my cards … Enjoy the video!

Once all your colors are cut, I pull them apart and create a rainbow pattern. I used the Tombo Liquid glue to secure my pattern …

I stamped my greeting from Circle Sayings in Daffodil Delight and Starry Sky, then punched out with the coordinating 2-3/8″ punch. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up and embellished it with the blue Tinsel Gems.

My next card is assembled as the first and then stamped with VersaMark ink … it’s a watermark ink so it works perfectly on the rainbow of color. This is a simple technique that many of us forget about, but it looks so cool ….

The flowers come from the Crafting with You stamp set as does the greeting that I stamped in Starry Sky. It was then die cut with the Stylish Shapes dies. I put a few scrap pieces on the back and trimmed them down to embellish my card.

The last card was assembled as the rest were but before I assembled it to the cardbase, I ran it the the Cut & Emboss Machine ….

Any one of our embossing folders would look great on these patterned die cuts in the Patchwork Pieces dies, and just another easy technique to change up your card and add some texture to your card.

I’ve got several more cards to make with the left over pieces … I’ll warn you, once you get started, you will have so much fun creating with these die. Have fun!! Thanks for checking in with me today.

Sending You a Smile Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

So … Do you want to see what I did with the left overs from yesterdays Circle Sayings card? Today I’m using the Lost Lagoon die cuts and frame from the Patchwork Pieces dies that were not used on yesterdays card …

Today’s card will show you another way you can use your Patchwork Pieces dies. The card base is Pretty Peacock and uses the 3-7/8″ x 5-3/8″ Lost Lagoon frame. Instead of using several colors like I did yesterday, I only used 2 die cut pieces of the Lost Lagoon so that the Pretty Peacock shows through. Because I used the frame, the pieces line up nicely.

I also wanted to highlight another one of the stamp images … actually 3 of them. I like the fact that you can build your own designs for your cards, and I thought I’d send out smiles today. They are the best gift you can give ❤

I stamped my images in Pretty Peacock on Basic White cardstock and then punched it out with the coordinating 2-3/8″ Circle Punch. The mat is Pretty Peacock and die cut from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The stitched marks from both the Patchwork Pieces dies and Stylish Shapes add a lovely touch of texture to the card. To add dimension, I popped up my greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish off the card, I added the white embellishments from the Classic Mat Dots. It carries the white from the greeting throughout the card so your eyes automatically travel around the card.

Are you liking all the fun things you can do with the Circle Sayings bundle and the Patchwork Pieces dies? I have even more to share … I may even host a class! Would YOU be interested?

Thanks for joining me today ….Enjoy your weekend, and Happy Stamping!

Celebrating Circle Sayings Bundle …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have two cards for you from our Circle Sayings bundle and featuring the Delightfully Eclectic designer paper. I’ll share my Video replay of last nights Facebook LIVE along with close up shots of both cards. The video demonstrates the different stamps included in the set and the punch from the bundle.

Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite brew and sit back a spell and join me for this short video … it has some fun tips on how I use the Circle Sayings stamp so they align the way I want them to.

We’re going to start with the quick & easy card that is just stamped, colored and punched out. I use Memento Ink when I combine my coloring with the Stampin’ Blends. In the video you got to see a highlight of my coloring technique … also easy!

The second card demonstrated in the video showcased the technique of using a template to align your half stamps to create a full round image. To enhance the imagery I used scraps behind it … easy, resourceful and clever! lol

And just a little reminder about the 24-hour Stamp Sale today! All Stamp Sets in the Annual Catalog are 15% OFF today before 11:59 MT.

Hope you enjoyed today’s video and cards …. I will share another one of my Circle Saying designs with you tomorrow. Till then, have an amazing day!

Quick & Easy Cards featuring the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have three Quick & Easy Cards featuring the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper. I will also be sharing the video replay of my Facebook LIVE last night. You’ll hear me talk about the “third” card in my video … can’t wait until you see it. Let’s begin with the video for those of you who did not catch the LIVE.

I also thought I would share the cards here as well so you can get a better look. The first card is super simple to make and I love this “looking down view” on this designer paper. This pack of designer paper is full of amazing patterns.

The second card is not hard to make and looks so cool when you have a landscape pattern like we have here. Remember, this is only half of the paper because each strip is 1″ wide. The Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight really pull the blue tones out of this paper … Wait till you see the what I did with the other 3 panels!!

Since I pulled the blue tones from the first of our designer paper panels, I decided to pull out the pinks and yellow on my next card.

The base is Basic Gray because I love how it looks with the Petal Pink. I also used it to mat my designer series paper panels. Just the the other card, my panels are cut 1″ x 5″ ….

The Petal Pink was cut at 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then the Lemon Lolly; 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ then was cut diagonally. I then attached the Lemon Lolly to the Petal Pink and ran it through my embossing machine using the Timeworn Type embossing folder.

The panels are now attached to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Do you see those leaves on the One Horse Open Sleigh designer paper? I decided to take this paper into autumn and cut out some leaves using the Around the Bend dies in Copper Clay. So pretty.

The Smoky Slate cardstock was stamped with Misty Moonlight with my greeting and then die cut with the Stylish Shapes dies. It was attached to the panels and then adorned with the Copper Clay leaves.

The designer paper may be called “One Horse Open Sleight” but you can use the gorgeous paper in so many ways …. just have fun!! I love the way both these cards turned out, great way to use one sheet of designer paper.

I hope you got a wave of inspiration with today’s cards, and I thank you for stopping by and hanging out with me for a bit.

Have a great day ~

Playing Happy Birthday to You …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends & Happy Sunday! Today is a fun card that is Playing Happy Birthday to you! Piano and musical notes included. With a few simple runs through your Cut & Emboss machine, you can have this done in no time at all.

In basic Black & White, just like the keys of the piano still makes a statement. I ran the Basic White 4″ x 5-1/4″ through the embossing machine using the Merry Melody 3-D Embossing Folder. While your machine is out die cut a circle out of the piece you just embossed. I used the Layering Circle dies but they have since retired. You can use the Stylish Shapes circle dies or the circle dies from the new Reach for the Stars Bundle.

Using the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink … stamp the piano from the Enjoy the Rhythm stamp set on a piece of scrap that is about 3-1/2″ square, this will give you a little wiggle room to center it nicely. Of course you want to “stamp” your piano in the center of your square. Also stamp your greeting.

Using the same size circle and one larger circle … cut out your frame for your piano, then die cut your greeting with the banner from the Stylish Shapes dies. I cut a black one too, then cut it in half to make a fun and creative mat behind my greeting.

Then all you have left to do is assemble your card! Piano behind the embossed white piece, frame around the opening, and then your greeting. Fun and easy to make card!

I hope this inspires you to send a little music into someone’s life. This was much better than me singing happy birthday! hahaha!

Have a great Sunday my friends ~

A Card to Say Hello …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

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

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by today.

Girls Rock Too

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have some FUN for you today and we’re going to “Rock It” with this card. I am using the Enjoy the Rhythm stamp set, so get your creative groove on. Whether you’re a maestro or a musical novice, you’ll appreciate this set. It features images of a drum kit, keyboard, piano, and a bar of music. You’ll also get greetings with a musical slant. Add your favorite coloring technique, and you’ll love the results! 

I used the Stampin’ Blends in Flirty Flamingo so us girls could rock out …

I’m using the Hello Irresistible Designer Series paper with one of the beautiful color washes background. The soft look and the fun designs work great with this stamp set. The patterned paper highlights the “Book Binding” technique. I used the Stylish Shapes Dies for both the drums and the greeting, it adds a fun texture and enhances the shapes to make them stand out more.

I finished off my card by embellishing with the Loose Frosted Dots because us girls like our bling, and we know how to rock it!!

Thank you for joining me today.

Share a Milkshake Fun Fold Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share the card that I demonstrated on during my Facebook LIVE last night: My Share a Milkshake Fun Fold Card. Sorry I couldn’t get the video to download, but you can view it HERE on my Facebook page. It will be much easier and quicker to understand how the card is created, plus I shared some tips as well.

So you know I’m highlighting the Share a Milkshake, the Designer Paper comes from our Sale-a-bration catalog!! The Dandy Designs has 48 – 12″ x 12″ sheets in the yummiest colors: Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green (what I used for my card base) Mango Melody and Petal Pink.

Let me show you the “closed” view … If you watched my LIVE last night, you will see a few changes!

Boy … that mint ice cream with hot fudge really does look delicious! And, I added the cherry on top and a greeting which I stamped in hot fudge, OH … I mean Early Espresso. The greeting comes from the Charming Sentiments bundle.

The vellum cardstock was cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies, a great staple to have in your stash because it has circles … squares … and banners for your greetings. I popped up the greeting and the ice cream with the small stamping dimensionals.

Ok … now lets get to the FUN in this fun fold. The card base is 8-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ then scored at 2-3/4″. The “z” part of our Fun Fold that gets attached to the front measures 9″ x 3″ and scored at 3″ and 6″. The striped designer paper measures 4″ x 2-1/2″. The two pieces for the “z” measure 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″.

Now … isn’t that fun!? The front flap opens to the left but the “Z” folds over the top of that! You really need to head over to my Facebook page and check out the video HERE. The “sweet” sentiment on the inside comes from the Share a Milkshake bundle… Don’t you think those two fonts look nice together? Almost like they were made to be paired up … like the cherry on top!!

Thank you for stopping by and sharing a your time with me … Hope you enjoyed the Ice Cream!

Have a great day ~

Here is a list of the supplies used for this card …

Wednesday Wow … Two Cute Cards!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have two super cute cards to share with you today … Both from suites that I purchased from the Mini Catalog (retiring soon) because I just had to have them. With all my grands and greats they are just what my stampin’ stash needed … something for kids! Please not these cards were created by my stampin’ sisters from the Design Team I am on.

First up the amazing Santa’s Express ….

The adorable back ground comes from the Santa Express Designer paper … as does Santa! He was cut out using the coordinating dies. He is popped up on a layer Petal Pink and Evening Evergreen die cut from the Layering Circle dies.

The greeting comes from the Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set (also in the mini pg.26) Stamp “tis the season to” with Evening Evergreen ink on Basic White layer masking off the word “be” with a post it note. Stamp the outline of “Believe” with Poppy Parade and the inside with Petal Pink.

Now this next card is for my Gnomies ….

Our second cute card was created with the Kindest Gnomes and Christmas to Remember stamp sets. The multi pattern designer paper makes for a fun background and comes from the Storybook Gnomes Designer paper.

Cut the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies in Basic White cardstock and stamp the sentiment in Poppy Parade ink. The gnome is stamped in Memento ink and is colored using Stampin’ Blends then cut out.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out these little cuties … Don’t forget to LIKE my blog is you liked these cards as much as I did.

Have a great day ~

Here are the main supplies used to create these cards …. If the designer papers do not show, it’s because they have SOLD OUT already.

A Few of My Favorite Things ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends, Today I want to share a few of my favorite items that are included in the Sale right now. We only have a few days left but it’s a great value for the Gift Giving season. Today I’m sharing my favorite dies! I choose these dies for their versatility in my year round cardmaking!

Let’s begin with the Scallop Contour Dies ….

The Scallop Contour Dies are scalloped border dies that range in size, perfect for card fronts, accent pieces and sentiments! Here are a few examples ….

You can view the original post for both cards HERE!

Another one of my favorite die sets is the Stylish Shapes dies …. It has circles and squares and banners – Oh my!! Perfect for any season and any occasion. They are a must have in your stamping collection.

Check out these cuties using the Stylish Shapes Dies ….

View the Original Post HERE!

Here is another sample using the Stylish Shapes dies …

You can view the Original Post / It includes the “TIP” on how to cut the Mini Banner, Click Here!

And of course you cannot forget the Layering Circle dies and the Stitched Rectangle dies. All four of these die sets will add to your cardmaking ease … for backgrounds, layering, greetings and more. They are to me …. basic supplies to any collection.

If you don’t have them, you’ll want to get them while they are 20% Off. Grab one for your friends for the holiday season.

Thanks for joining me today. I’ve put the links below for your shopping ease.