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I love to be creative - in the garden, crafting, and in leadership roles. There is something wonderful that happens when we design something new and share it with others. It's fun and makes everyone happy.

SU! Dove of Hope

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It’s the start of a new week – are you ready for it? I’m a bit psyched as I have a couple of things happening this week – and well, I just have a positive attitude, which helps. I haven’t played with the Dove of Hope Bundle much and decided today was the day to share a card with that as the focus.

This bundle has some stunning dies, for the wings and for the tail. You can see them in this photo. The dove has a sweet look on it’s face, don’t you think so? The dove practically makes the card all by itself. But I also like the background it’s on – almost like a cloud in it’s softness except of course it’s rectangular.

Let’s get to the deets on this sweet card.

Dove of hope Bundle #1

Begin with Gray Granite cs as your card base. Add a layer of Whisper White and Peony Garden DSP which have been placed on dimensionals and added to the card base. Die cut the dove from Whisper White cs using the Stitched Dove Dies that are part of the Dove of Hope Bundle. I used four dies for the dove. Don’t you love the intricateness of the wing die? The background wing is a solid one – could have used the intricate but I wanted this dove flying up and knew it wasn’t going to show much. The intricate tail is all part of the body of the die. Behind it I have added a solid tail for depth and that was added with a mini dimensional so it wouldn’t be flat. The wings were attached with liquid glue. I also die cut a sprig from Just Jade cs. I like how this slight color gives the card a brightness – and hope.

Dove of Hope Bundle #2

When I was fiddling with placement I decided a layer of texture was needed and pulled out the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty DSP and turned it over to the white side. It was just enough! I used Stampin Seal to adhere the dove to the Laser-Cut paper, then Stampin Seal again just where the dove was to adhere that to the card front. I added a tiny dot of liquid glue to the Just Jade sprig and slipped in under the beak, adhering it to the beak.

Dove of Hope #1

For the sentiment panel, I stamped in Just Jade ink on Whisper White cs using a sentiment from the Dove Of Hope stamp set. I die cut this using one of the Stitched Rectangle Dies. I added a Just Jade cs strip to the back of the sentiment banner with liquid glue. I adhered this to the card front with dimensionals. For a final bit of glam I added three Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems – and the card front was done.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment in Just Jade ink on a Whisper White panel then stamped the larger sprig in stamped off once Gray Granite ink. You probably think these should have been reversed (the sprig in Just Jade ink), but I wanted the sentiment to be the focus.

Dove of Hope Bundle #3

For the envelope I stamped the smaller dove in stamped off once Gray Granite ink and covered the flap with a panel of the same Prized Peony DSP, adhering it with liquid glue. And the card was done… Hope you like!

Dove of Hope Bundle #4

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Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.

The products used in todays project may be found below. Be sure to use my current HOST CODE HXXMKN2X if your purchase is between $50-$150 to receive a free SU! item of your choice valued at $10. Remember there is a serious 15% off certain Designer Series Paper during the month of October – to the very end of the month. Take advantage!

152492

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper – 152492

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152495

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper – 152495

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153517

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper – 153517

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152460

Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 152460

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152489

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper – 152489

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153491

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper – 153491

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

150432

Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper – 150432

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153512

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper – 153512

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153527

Plaid Tidings 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 153527

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153489

‘Tis The Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 153489

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152490

Playing With Patterns 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 152490

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152494

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper – 152494

Sale: $17.85

Price: $21.00

152483

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper – 152483

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153487

Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper – 153487

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153492

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper – 153492

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50 Add All to Cart

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Products for todays project. Card cuts are listed at the bottom of this post.

155158

Dove Of Hope Bundle (English) – 155158

Price: $49.50

151820

Rectangle Stitched Dies – 151820

Price: $35.00

152493

Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper – 152493

Price: $15.00

146983

Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146983

Price: $8.75

147118

Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147118

Price: $7.50

153079

Just Jade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 153079

Price: $8.75

153115

Just Jade Classic Stampin’ Pad – 153115

Price: $7.50

152483

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper – 152483

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153547

Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems – 153547

Price: $8.00 Add All to Cart

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Card cuts:

Gray Granite CS – 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2

Whisper White CS – 4 x 5 1/4 (2) + about 3 1/2 x 5 for dove + scrap for sentiment panel

Peony Garden DSP – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Just Jade CS – 3/8 x 3 1/4 + scrap for sprig

SU! Curvy Celebrations

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The above will be available to customers to order Nov 3!!! Look for projects on this site soon – as my order is in and this should be arriving soon. 😏

In the meantime – take a gander at the select Designer Series Paper Sale and take advantage of the 15% off sale.

152492

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper – 152492

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152495

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper – 152495

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153517

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper – 153517

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152460

Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 152460

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152489

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper – 152489

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153491

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper – 153491

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

150432

Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper – 150432

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153512

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper – 153512

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153527

Plaid Tidings 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 153527

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153489

‘Tis The Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 153489

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152490

Playing With Patterns 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 152490

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152494

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper – 152494

Sale: $17.85

Price: $21.00

152483

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper – 152483

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153487

Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper – 153487

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153492

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper – 153492

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50 Add All to Cart

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SU! Merry Moose

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Woohoo – it’s Saturday and World Card Making Day!

For my cards today I have chosen to play with the Merry Moose stamp set and the coordinating Moose Punch. Lots of clever sayings and stamps in this set. Let’s take a look at what I created – two different cards, same layout, DSP is simply turned over to use the other side for the background.

Merry Moose card 1
Merry Moose card 2

For card 1 I used the Feels Like Frost 6×6 DSP adhered to seaside Spray cs, stamped & punched the moose from Whisper White card stock and mounted it with dimensionals then stamped the sentiment directly on the DSP. I also stamped the scarf, fussy cut it, added the glamorous Wink of Stella, some Iridescent Pearls and the card front was done.

For card 2 I began with the same Feels Like Frost 6×6 DSP but turned it over to use the other side! I adhered it to Seaside Spray cs, then cut a banner for the bottom out of Seaside Spray & Whisper White. I stamped the sentiment in Seaside Spray ink on the Whisper White panel then adhered it to the Seaside Spray strip and adhered this to the card front with liquid glue. I then punched the moose from Basic Black cs & Whisper White cs (to create a shadow effect for the moose), adhered them together with liquid glue and attached this to the banner. He needed a scarf too and that was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink, fussy cut and adhered with liquid glue. And oh yes, that scarf got Wink of Stella as well. A small Rhinestone Basic Jewel was added for his eye.

Two completely different cards – similar by using the same basic colors, just changing it up a bit. Love how easy this was to do…

Merry Moose card 2
Merry Moose card 1

Now for the insides of these two cards. Remember there are so many stamps in this Merry Moose stamp set to allow you to be creative.

Merry Moose Card 1 inside

For card 1 inside, I first stamped the tree in Pretty Peacock ink then stamped the cute packages in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored them with Stampin Blends: Poppy Parade and Just Jade.

Merry Moose card 2 inside

For card 2 inside I again stamped the tree in Pretty Peacock ink then stamped this cute raccoon on a log in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored it with Stampin Blends: Crumb Cake combo pack and the log with light Crumb Cake and ______. For an added touch I added a fun Star Element to the tree top, which the raccoon is watching with awe. The sentiment was stamped in Seaside Spray ink.

For the envelopes…

Merry Moose Card 1 envelope

Stamp the tree in Pretty Peacock ink then the cute Santa hat in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Color the hat with Poppy Parade Stampin Blends.

Merry Moose card 2 envelope

For this set I stamped the moose in Crumb Cake ink then the Santa hat in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored it with the Poppy Parade Stampin Blends. I used the same DSP to cover the envelope flap.

Both cards completed in likidy split time using mostly the same colors and layouts… love how these turned out. If you have this set I encourage you to pull it out and play.

Items used for todays projects can be found below the paper sale information. Card cuts are at the end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card.

Shop with my HOST CODE HXXMKN2X… if your purchase is between $50- $150 to receive a free SU! item of choice worth $10!

SU! has a 15% off specific DSP paper sale going on right now. Check this out!

152492

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper – 152492

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152460

Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 152460

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152489

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper – 152489

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152495

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper – 152495

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153517

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper – 153517

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153491

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper – 153491

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

150432

Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper – 150432

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153512

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper – 153512

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153527

Plaid Tidings 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 153527

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153489

‘Tis The Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 153489

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152490

Playing With Patterns 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 152490

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

152494

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper – 152494

Sale: $17.85

Price: $21.00

152483

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper – 152483

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153487

Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper – 153487

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50

153492

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper – 153492

Sale: $9.78

Price: $11.50 Add All to Cart

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Items used in todays projects.

153015

Merry Moose Bundle – 153015

Price: $31.50

150444

Feels Like Frost 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper – 150444

Price: $15.00

150883

Seaside Spray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 150883

Price: $8.75

140272

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 140272

Price: $8.25

153549

Iridescent Pearls – 153549

Price: $7.50

150430

Star Designer Elements – 150430

Price: $9.00

150083

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad – 150083

Price: $7.50

132708

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: $6.00

154958

Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 154958

Price: $9.00

154882

Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 154882

Price: $9.00

153107

Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 153107

Price: $9.00

141897

Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush – 141897

Price: $8.00 Add All to Cart

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Card Cuts for todays projects:

Thick Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2

Seaside Spray cs – 4 x 5 1/4 (cut 2 for each card)

Feels Liked Frost 6×6 DSP – 3 3/4 x 5

Whisper White cs – 3 3/4 x 5 + scrap for punching moose

Basic Black cs – scrap for punching moose

SU! Masculine – In Good Taste

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Hi Everyone… do you have trouble making masculine cards? I do! But with the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, most of the work is done for us. That paper, the Tasteful Labels Dies and the Subtle Textured embossing folder have created my card for me. Wheee. Let’s take a peek.

In Good Taste #1

And here’s how I’ve done it…

I started with a Thick Whisper White card stock. To that I added a layer of Basic Gray card stock after running it through the Subtle Textured embossing folder. Then I pulled out these gorgeous papers from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper. I die cut two of them using the same Stitched Rectangle Dies – 3rd from the smallest by the way. These I layered together, off set with Stampin Seal. (Yes, I usually use liquid glue for just about everything, but for today I used the Stampin Seal.) They were then adhered to the card front, again with Stampin Seal.

In Good Taste #2

I found another piece of the In Good Taste DSP that coordinated well and die cut a background banner. The Tasteful Labels Dies are so versatile, I love the curves and variety in this die set. Before adhering this to the card front, I felt the card needed something extra. I found this gorgeous 1/4″ Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon, cut a length and added it to the back of the banner piece with Stampin Seal. Because the ribbon is thin, I was able to I add this to the card front with Stampin Seal.

In Good Taste #3

For the sentiment banner, I pulled out the Beautiful Autumn stamp set and stamped my sentiment in Basic Gray ink on a scrap of Whisper White cs. I die cut this sentiment with another of the dies from Tasteful Labels Dies, put dimensionals on the back and attached over the DSP banner. My final touch for the card front was to add these shiny Iridescent Pearls. And voila! – my card front is done.

For the inside of my card I used the rim of the die cuts from the card front rectangles and adhered them with liquid glue. This gives the inside a very artsy and creative look and frames the simple sentiment. The sentiment comes from the same stamp set, Beautiful Autumn, and was stamped in Basic Gray ink.

In Good Taste #4

With the card completed I moved on to do the envelope – no ‘neked’ envelopes, right? Right! I adhered a strip of the In Good Taste DSP with liquid glue to the envelope flap and trimmed to fit. I then stamped the sentiment from. the Beautiful Autumn stamp set in Basic Gray ink and called it a day. I love this card! It speaks from my heart… and I can’t wait to give it to someone very special.

In Good Taste #5

Below shows the products used in todays project. Card cuts are at the end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.

152494

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper – 152494

Sale: $17.85

Price: $21.00

151820

Rectangle Stitched Dies – 151820

Price: $35.00

151775

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder – 151775

Price: $10.00

152886

Tasteful Labels Dies – 152886

Price: $31.00

152463

Gray Granite 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon – 152463

Price: $7.00

153450

Beautiful Autumn Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) – 153450

Price: $17.00

140272

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 140272

Price: $8.25

121044

Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121044

Price: $8.75

149165

Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad – 149165

Price: $7.50 Add All to Cart

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Card cuts:

Thick Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2

Whisper White for banner – about 1 1/2 x 3

Basic Gray – 4 x 5 1/4

In Good Taste DSP – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 (cut 2) + about 3 3/4 x 2 for background banner

SU! Feels Like Frost Fun Fold

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Helllloooo – it’s Wacky Wednesday… you know, hump day, middle of the week and all that. Today’s card features a W-Fold using Feels Like Frost 6×6 DSP as the headline.  W-Folds are so much fun, just notching things up out of the ordinary.

Feels Like Frost W-Fold
#1

And here’s the ‘innerds’…

Feels Like Frost, inside
#2

I used the Love of Leaves Bundle to highlight the leaf image on the DSP. And here’s the ‘how to’..

  • To the Whisper White card base (4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2), adhere Highland Heather card stock (3 7/8 x 5 1/8), then a layer of the Feels Like Frost 6×6 DSP (3 3/4 x 5) – both with liquid glue.
  • Again with Whisper White, stamp the sentiment in Rococo Rose ink. Die cut with Stitched Rectangles Dies. Approximate finished size of die cut is 2 7/8 x 7/8.
  • With Rococo Rose card stock die cut three leaves (see photos above for reference) using the Stitched Leaves Dies. These emboss and die cut at the same time!  Love this look :O)
  • Adhere the longer leaf to the sentiment panel, just the bottom of the leaf. Put dimensionals on the remainder of the leaf and on the sentiment panel. Adhere to the card front and voila – front is complete!
  • Oh… I did add 3 Elegant Faceted Gems to the front and a Linen Thread bow.

For the inside…

Feels Like
Frost W-Fold, inside
#3

Here I used Stitched Leaves Dies, Love of Leaves stamp set and Celebrate Tidings stamp set for the inside sentiments. I ran two panels of Whisper White (4 x 5 1/4) through the Tasteful
Textiles 3D embossing folder and adhered these to both sides of the inside of the card. Details of the W-Fold…

  • Cut a length of Whisper White to create the Z-Fold – 1 3/4 x 11: score at 2 3/4, 5 1/2, 8 1/4. Fold and burnish: valley, mountain, valley. The mountain is in the center of the card.
  • Cut 4 panels of Highland Heather card stock – 2 3/4 x 2
  • Cut 2 panels of 2019-2021 In Color 6×6 DSP in Purple Posey – 2 1/2 x 1 3/4
  • Cut 2 panels of Whisper White for dry embossing – 4 x 51/4

More info for the W-Fold…

from the top look at this W-Fold
#4

  • Adhere the DSP to 2 panels of Highland Heather with liquid glue.
  • Adhere leaf with liquid glue as well
  • On the two white panels, stamp the leaf of choice in Rococo Rose ink, stamping off at least once, then stamp your sentiment in Highland Heather ink.
  • Adhere completed White panels to Highland Heather panels with liquid glue.
  • Adhere the scored Whisper White strip to the inside of the card, centering top to bottom and to the edge of the embossed panel – adhering JUST THE END PANELS.
  • Now adhere the decorated panels thusly: right end panel first, then lay next panel directly on top and close the card adhering it with liquid glue. Complete other two panels in same way – laying one on top of the other and closing the card. This keeps the panels in direct alignment.

For the final touches, I added 3 Elegant Faceted Gems to each of the two end panels and covered the leaves with Wink of Stella. I also covered the small leaf on the sentiment panel with Wink of Stella. It doesn’t show in the photos, but it adds a lot to the completed card.

The envelope..

Feels Like Frost W-Fold
#5

  • Cover the envelope flap with strips from the same Feels Like Frost 6×6 DSP and the 2019-2021 In Color 6×6 in Purple Posey.
  • Stamp a leaf from the Love of Leaves stamp set on the envelope front in stamped off Rococo Rose. Cover with Wink of Stella.

YAY – beautiful card and it is complete!

 

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Thanks for stopping by.
May you have a beautiful day.
Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.

SU! Designer Series Paper Sale – SELECT PAPERS

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Designer Series Paper sale

SALES PERIOD: 1–31 OCTOBER

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
  • Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
  • Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
  • Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount

 

 

10.01.20_FLYER_DSP_SALE_US

Contact me if you have questions… http://www.tlsbrightspot.com OR TLsBrightSpot@gmail.com

SU! Celebtate Sunflowers + Love of Leaves Bundles

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Helllooooo… today is what I’m calling Terrific Tuesday. Why? Just because 😁 Here is a card created for sunshine and fall using Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP.

Celebrate Sunflowers + Love of Leaves Bundles
#1`

Is this sunflower gorgeous or what!!! How did I do that? The stamp itself does most of the work, I simply added a variety of inks.

  • Inks used for this stunning sunflower… Mango Melody, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Cajun Craze. The Cinnamon Cider is mostly around the inside rim, with the Cajun Craze in the very center. The other colors are randomly daubed on with… a sponge dauber.
  • With the Sunflowers Dies, I die cut the overlay from Mango Melody card stock and layered it on the inked flower with dimensionals. This gives it a wonderful 3-D effect.
  • I cut a panel of Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP and adhered it to a slightly larger panel of Early Espresso with liquid glue.
  • With the Whisper White panel, I ran it through the die cutting machine  with a die from the Stitched Leaves Dies that does not cut, but embosses these straight lines. It creates wonderful texture. hmmmm – can’t see it in the above photo…
  • I adhered this white panel to a card base of Mango Melody with liquid glue
  • I die cut three leaves using dies from Stitched Leaves dies – out of Granny Apple Green card stock
  • I had lying on my desk a wheat sheaf cut from the Sunflowers Dies – cut from  Crumb Cake card stock and lightly colored with Cajun Craze ink using a sponge dauber.
  • Assembly… the white panel is already on the Mango Melody card base. Adhere the Plaid Tidings 6×6 / Early Espresso panel with liquid glue. Attach the sunflower with dimensionals, then add the two lower leaves with liquid glue, then the third with dimensionals, slipping them under the flower. Add the wheat sheaf with liquid glue. Add the bow (using Gingham Ribbon in Bumblebee) with a glue dot.
  • The last step is the sentiment panel… I stamped the sentiment from Stitched Leaves stamp set in Early Espresso ink, then punched it out using the Rectangular Postage Punch. I adhered it to the card front with dimensionals. To give it some glam, I added several 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots and the card front was done.

Texture, glam, dimension – wow! Love this card!

The inside was super easy –

  • I stamped a leaf from the Sunflower Dies using the same process as the sunflower… using a sponge dauber and various inks… Garden Green along the stem line, then Cajun Craze and Bumblebee. I used the outline die to cut it out.
  • I adhered a strip of adhesive sheet to the back of Mango Melody card stock then used a leaf die to die cut. Because it had adhesive on the back, I simply removed the backing and covered the already stamped leaf. This is the upper leaf.
  • With a scrap of Granny Apple Green card stock, I die cut another leaf from the Stitched Leaves Dies. This leaf has both embossing and is die cut! The same leaf that is on the front of the card.
  • Adhere both leaves with liquid glue to a panel of Whisper White and adhere this to the inside of the card with liquid glue.

    Celebrate Sunflowers + Love of Leaves Bundles
    #3

    Card cuts are listed at the bottom of this post.

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Thanks for stopping by.
May you have a beautiful day.
Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.
Card Cuts for today’s project
  • Mango Melody 8 1/2 x 4 scored at 3 1/2, 3 1/2 square for intricate sunflower die + scrap for inside intricate leaf die
  • Whisper White 8 3/8 x 3 3/8 (front), 1 1/2 x 2 (sentiment), 3 x 8 (inside), 3 1/2 square for sunflower, scrap for inside leaf
  • Granny Apple Green 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 – four leaves

    Celebrate Sunflowers + Love of Leaves Bundles
    #2

SU! Dove of Hope Bundle

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Hello again… I think you are going to love this card… it’s a slimline card made with the Dove of Hope Bundle and Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. Gosh this is pretty … velvetty-like on vellum.

Dove of Hope Bundle
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This definitely non-traditional Christmas colors, but I’m really pleased with the way it turned out. Let’s talk about how we did this…

  • Thick Whisper White card base – slimline fashion
  • Layer of Blushing Bride cs adhered with liquid glue to the card front
  • Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper layer adhered with liquid glue HINT: glue in strategic spots on the backside of the ‘plush’ where the plush comes together.
  • Stamp the dove with Smokey Slate ink onto Whisper Whiter cs.
  • Using the Detailed Dove Dies from this exquisite bundle, die cut the stamped dove.
  • Die cut the ‘olive branch’ out of Mint Macaron cs.
  • Adhere the ribbon – Snowflake Splendor Ribbon – using snail
  • Adhere the dove over the top of the ribbon with dimensionals.
  • Stamp the sentiment from the Dove of Hope stamp set, again in Smokey Slate ink, on a Whisper White strip. Punch the ends using the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. 
  • Using the Ornate Borders Dies and a 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ scrap of Blushing Bride, cut a decorative border. Add to the back of the sentiment banner with liquid glue and trim for proper length. Adhere banner with dimensionals to the card front.

For the inside…

Dove of Hope Bundle #2

  • Adhere Blushing Bride cs to the card inside
  • To a Whisper White panel, stamp the sentiment from Dove of Hope stamp set in Smokey Slate ink.
  • Over the top of this stamp the larger ‘olive branch’ with stamped off twice Mint Macaron ink.
  • Adhere this panel to the card inside and the card is complete.

Dove of Hope Bundle
#3

Now for the envelope… first we create the envelope 😊 – easy peasy

  • Using a full 8 1/2 x 11 Blushing Bride cs, score on the long side @ 2 1/2″ & 6 1/2″. Score on the short side 1 1/2″ & 10 1/2″. Burnish all score lines.
  • Remove the corners by cutting along the score lines.

On the 1 1/2″ end, use the Detailed Trio Punch, round the corners. Your piece should look like this…

Slimline envelope #4

    • Fold in the 1/2 end, add Tape n Tape or liquid glue and fold over the 2″ length, adhering it.
    • Add liquid glue to the long side and  fold the 2 1/2″ length over it. Your envelope is created!
    • Now decorate… I stamped the sentiment from the Dove of Hope stamp set in Smokey Slate ink, then added the snowflake from the same stamp set near the sentiment and several on the envelope flap, also in Smokey Slate ink.

      Slimline envelope
      #5

      Such a fun and beautiful card using this wonderful Dove of Hope Bundle. I do hope you will try this and would love to see your version.  Card cuts are listed at the end of this post. Would love to have you shop with me – and the items used for this project are shown below. Just click on them and it will take you directly to my online shop to complete your purchase – or… click “add all to cart” :O)

      Thanks for stopping by.

    • May you have a beautiful day.
    • Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.
Card cuts for todays card…
  • Thick Whisper White 8 1/2 x 7
  • Blushing Bride 2 1/2 x 7 for card front,1/2 ” x about 3 1/4″ scrap for under sentiment panel, 3 x 8 for inside, 8 1/2 x 11 for envelope
  • Whisper Whiten – 3 x 3 for the dove die cut, 1/2 x 4 for the sentiment banner, 2 1/2 x 7 1/2 for the inside panel

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SU! Tag Buffet w/ Itty Bitty C’mas

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Hi everyone! It’s been a couple of days since I posted… things have been a bit crazy here. Another gorgeous day here on the East Coast. Truly, I wish this would last a while. We’ll wait for Mother Nature to decide though :O) Today’s card…

Tag Buffet w/ Itty Bitty C’mas
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And here’s how…

  • With an acrylic block, stamp the block on an ink pad, stamp off then stamp on the Whisper White card stock This leaves a fun background on which to stamp.I first used Mango Melody, then Pacific Point then Just Jade inks. It doesn’t make a sold imprint but one that easily will show another stamp over it.
  • With Tuxedo Memento Black ink, stamp the image directly on the center of the ‘inked spot’. This adorable ornament comes from Tag Buffet stamp set.
  • I did some minor coloring on each ornament using Mango Melody Blends, Pretty Peacock Blends and Just Jade Blends.
  • Stamp the word ‘believe’ in the open area of the center ornament. This comes from Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
  • Using a Take Your Pick Tool, poke a hole in the ornament top and slip a bit of string or  ribbon through to the back and tape. Here I used the Misty Moonlight/ silver Bakers Twine from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. Add a bow with a glue dot on the center ornament.
  • Adhere this completed Whisper White panel to a piece of Pacific Point card stock.
  • Adhere a panel of Bright 6×6 DSP to the Thick Whisper White card base with liquid glue.
  • Now attach the decorated  panel to the card front with dimensionals.
  • The sentiment banner was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a Thick Whisper White 1/2″ strip. 
  • I trimmed the ends with the Banners Pick a Punch. Adhere with dimensionals to the card front.
  • For a final touch I added these fun and elegant Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems.

The inside was super easy…

Tag Buffet w/ Itty Bitty Greetings
#2

  • Add a strip of the Brights 6×6 DSP in Pacific Point to the bottom of the card.
  • Stamp the sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
  • Adhere to card inside with liquid glue.

The envelope…

Tag Buffet & Itty Bitty Greetings
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  • With another piece of the Brights 6×6 DSP in Pacific Point, adhere with liquid glue to the envelope flap and trim to fit.
  • Stamp the ornament o0n the front of the envelope with Tuxedo Black Memento ink using the Tag Buffet stamp set.
  • Again I colored with Just Jade Blends and Bronze Blend for the top. Remember to slip a piece of scrap card stock in. the envelope before coloring or the blends will bleed through.
  • Products to purchase to make this card may be found below. Card cuts may be found at the bottom of this post.
  • Fun card to create folks and so easy using an acrylic block to create the background.

Only a couple more days before the end of the ‘joining’ special offered by SU! Here is the info once more. Join my team and let’s have some F-U-N.

  • SU! has a promotion going on for new recruits that is a win-win for everyone… for $99 you will get a starter kit worth of products valued at $125 – plus two card sets with instructions & an additional stamp set & Rhinestones. What’s not to like about that? Join my team- and yes, do it NOW so you get all the benefits of this awesome deal. More details below.

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  • In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99 USD/$135 CAD, new recruits choose $125 USD/$165 CAD-worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough card stock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.
  • 8 packs of precut card stock of the coastal cabana pack will be provided, and 8 packs of precut card stock of the Granny Apple Green pack, for a total of 16 cards (packs include envelopes). The new recruit can choose what samples to replicate and how to distribute the packs to their customers.
  • Important note: Ink, adhesive, cutting tool, and clear block for stamping must be purchased separately. However, these products may be included as part of the Starter Kit product selection.

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy by sending therm a handmade card filled with love.

Card cuts for today’s card

  • Thick Whisper White 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
  • Brights 6×6 DSP, Pacific Point 4 x 5 1/2, 2 1/4 x 6 (envelope flap) + 1 /4 x 5 1/4 for inside strip
  • Pacific Point 2 7/8 x 5 3/8
  • Whisper White 1/2 x 3 (sentiment banner), 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 (decorated front panel), 4 x 5 1/4 (inside)

 

SU! Poinsettia Petals Bundle

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Hi again – DO HOPE you have taken the opportunity to purchase stamp sets during today’s 24 hr STAMP SALE! If not, get on it 😏

 

Today’s card is another using the Poinsettia Petals Bundle – I just love this set… so FUN to create using different colors, either on the bloom (bract) itself or the background. I’ve done both today…

Poinsettia Petals Bundle
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Is this gorgeous or what?! Now that I look at it, I guess I could have added some linen thread behind the poinsettia for more texture – that might have been very nice. What I DID add was Shimmery Crystal Effects to the berries. It adds a wonderful sheen in real life – not certain it shows in this photo though. I also add the same Shimmery Crystal Effects to the center of the flower on the envelope. Again, it doesn’t show but I did do it. So, steps, how to..

  • Thick Whisper White for the card base
  • Crumb Cake layer both inside and out
  • ‘Tis the Season 6×6 DSP – die cut with second largest Stitched Rectangles Dies
  • Whisper White for stamping/ die cutting the poinsettia, leaves & sentiment: Stamp everything using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Color the Poinsettia layers with Crumb Cake Blends; color the leaves with Just Jade Blends, color the berries with Cherry CobblerBlends. Die cut all: 2 small leaves, 1 large leaf, 4 layers of poinsettia bracts and 3 berry clumps. Curl the poinsettia bracts and leaves with a bone folder.
  • Adhere the DSP layer to the Crumb Cake with liquid glue.
  • Adhere the poinsettia together with liquid glue. Adhere flower to the DSP/ Crumb Cake panel with liquid glue. Place leaves and adhere with liquid glue. Lastly add the berry clumps, again with liquid glue.
  • Cover the berries with Shimmery Crystal Effects and set aside to dry.
  • Stamp the sentiment from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and fussy cut. Place on Mini dimensionals and adhear to the card.
  • If the Crumb Cake/ DSP panel with the poinsettia/ berries is now dry, put dimensionals on the back and adhere to the card base.
  • Add a single Beaded Pearl to the poinsettia center then add Pearl Basic Jewels for the final touch completing the card front.

The inside…

Poinsettia Petals, inside
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  • Stamp the sentiment from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Tuxedo 
    Black Memento Ink on a panel of Whisper White
  • With a leaf stamp from Poinsettia Petals stamp set, stamp off twice with Just Jade ink and stamp in center of the sentiment.
  • Adhere the Whisper White panel to the Crumb Cake panel with liquid glue then add this to the inside of the card.

Envelope…

Poinsettia Petals Bundle
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  • Cover the envelope flap with a strip of the ‘Tis the Season 6×6 DSP (I used the same pattern). Add a strip of Crumb Cake cs to complete the flap. Trim.
  • On the front, stamp the poinsettia from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
  • Color with Blends: Crumb Cake for the bracts, Cherry Cobbler for the center. TIP: be sure to slip a piece of scrap card stock inside the envelope when coloring the poinsettia – otherwise it will bleed through to the back of the envelope – and that’s a no-no.
  • Cot the center of the flower with the Shimmery Crystal Effects and let dry.

Poinsettia Petals Bundle
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Whee! This gorgeous card is ready to sending to someone special in December! Card cuts are listed at the bottom of this post.

 

 

p style=”text-align: center;”>Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Card stock cuts for today’s project…

  • Thick Whisper White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
  • Crumb Cake 3 3/4 x 5 (2)
  • Whisper White 3 5/8 x 4 3/4 (inside) probably 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 for die cuts
  • ‘Tis the Season 6×6 DSP cut with Stitched Rectangles Dies OR… 4 5/8 x 3 3/8