About TL's Bright Spot

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.

Stampin’ Up! Encircled w/ a Snowflake

Posted on October 26, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Happy Tuesday! We are having torrential rains & gale force winds today… in fact some of the state is under ‘state of emergency’ conditions because of it. Please pray for safety for everyone… Today’s card is another pretty easy to do Christmas card. I love the Wonderful Snowflakes that are part of the Wishes & Wonder Suite of products and I’m determined not to hoard them :O)

That beautiful die cut behind the snowflake is from the Encircled in Beauty Dies ~ and those dies coordinate with TWO stamp sets: Encircled in Friendship from the Annual Catalog and Encircled in Warmth from the Jul-Dec 2021 Mini Catalog. It’s. too bad it doesn’t show up more here, but that just means another card is in order to show off the dies 😏 Doesn’t this snowflake look as though it could be hanging in a window somewhere? That was the idea anyway.

How to do this… die cut the ‘wreath circle’ using the Encircled in Beauty Dies and Misty Moonlight card stock. Mount the snowflake in the center of the die cut with a dimensional. Set aside.

Cut three strips of Harvest Meadow DSP: 1 x 4; 1 1/4 x 4 & 2 3/4 x 4. I like to cut a panel 4 x 5 1/4 so the DSP is a continuous pattern that flows down, then trim the bottom section as needed. Adhere these to a Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 1/4, spacing equally. Adhere the snowflake so it is centered right to left. Add the ribbon: here I used Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon in Whisper White, adhered it under the die cut with a glue dot and secured it on the back with Seal+. Create a bow from the same ribbon and attach it with a glue dot. I added the entire panel to the Misty Moonlight card base (4 1/4 x 11) with liquid glue ~ and the card front was done.

For the inside, I used the trimmed Harvest Meadow DSP from the card front to add it to a Basic White panel 4 x 5 1/4, then stamped this fun sentiment from the Encircled in Warmth stamp set with Misty moonlight ink. This panel was added to the inside of the card & voila!

For the envelope, I added more of the Harvest Meadow DSP in the same pattern to the envelope flap and trimmed it to fit. Then on the front of the envelope, I stamped the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink – again using the Encircled in Warmth stamp set.

This is just an extra fun & easy card, easy to look at and appreciate and quick to create as well. This could be done with various Christmas papers/ colors to give it a total different look. I just may have to do that!

Mini Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 26QYRFXB I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card!

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Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Place SDSP

Posted on October 25, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello Monday morning friends!I’ve created a pretty and very easy card for you today using the Peaceful Place SDSP, some Metallic Pearls and Simply Elegant Trim in silver. Let’s take a peek.

This paper is so pretty ~ trees, trees, trees ~ each a little different & more beautiful on each DSP sheet. And… it glistens with silver. This is a very simple card. I’ve layered a panel 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 directly to the Thick Basic White card base. I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink using the Heartfelt Wishes stamp set, then embossed it in Silver with the heat tool. I used the paper trimmer to cut a 2 x 4 piece that has the same tree as the SDSP, trimmed it at the bottom with the Tailored Tag Punch then wrapped a length of Simply Elegant Trim around it and secured it in back w/ Seal+. I made a bow out of the same silver trim and adhered it with a glue dot. This was mounted with dimensionals on a piece of Silver Foil 2 1/8 x 4 1/8, trimmed in the same manner. This was added with Seal+ over the same tree for a perfect 3D look. To finish the card front I added three Metallic Pearls in Silver and the card front was done.

For the inside I again used VersaMark ink to stamp the sentiment, this time from the Evergreen Elegance stamp set, sprinkled it with silver embossing powder & heat set it. I considered adding a tree, but I really liked the simplicity of this, so left it with just the sentiment.

For the envelope I added another piece of the Peaceful Place SDSP to the flap then stamped the tree from Evergreen Elegance stamp set in Basic Gray. This stamped tree just pulls it all together to make this a nice card/ envelope. And there you have it.
Super pretty SDSP & a super simple card.

Not have a demonstrator so you can order? If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual 2021 Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Mini Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 26QYRFXB I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing b eats a handmade card!

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Posted on October 24, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hi Folks – it’s Sunday! Do you hav e your ‘Sunday go to meetin’ clothes laid out? As for me, I do know what I will be wearing :). I enjoy Sundays ~ it’s an opportunity for me to regroup, think about my week and how to be a better person. So, having said all that, are you ready to see my card today? Let me say first – this was so fun to do, I love this Words of Cheer bundle, but true confessions… I used some retired Sale-a-bration paper but you could use any DSP 😳 Here’s the card…

Isn’t this bright? Let me tell you about the shiny white paper – I cheated! I used the Christmas Cheer Dies and some leftover ‘paper’ from the Wonderful Snowflakes to die cut the holly leaves & stars. I wanted the shine, kind of like foil, to make this stand out. More info…

Basics: Words of Cheer Bundle (includes Christmas Cheer Dies)

Die cut the cheer outline from Red Foil sheets
Die the letters from Crumb Cake. Adhere letters to the Red Foil die cut
Die cut the holly leavers and stars from Wonderful Snowflakes scraps. Adhere holly leaves to the back of the Red Foil die cut
Adhere this to a panel of Vellum 1 3/8 x 5 1/4. TIP: I recommend using glue dots to secure holly leaves to the Vellum.

Card cuts:

Card base – Garden Green 5 1/2 x 11 scored at 1 3/4, 4 1/4, & 6 3/4
Basic White panels -1 5/8 x 5 3/8 (2); 2 3/8 x 5 3/8 (2); 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
Coordinating DSP – 1 1/2 x 5 1/4 (2); 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 (2); 1 3/4 x 5 1/4
Burnish score lines firmly. see photo below for guide

Attach papers as shown below. Remember the Cheer for the front of the card!

You can clearly see how I decorated the various panels: the holly leaves were die cut from the leftover Wonderful Snowflakes pieces; the tree is the Pine Tree punch and the ornaments are die cut from Real Red c s & Shimmer Paper with Wink of Stella added for glam (the die came from Christmas Trees Dies); the stars are also from the Cheer Dies and Wonderful Snowflakes paper scraps. There is no sentiment, but plenty of room for writing a precious message.

This is a thick card when closed and held securely by a belly band. To create the belly band: cut a length of Garden Green 1 x 11; cut a length of Basic White 7/8 x 11 and adhere together. Cut a label with the Tasteful Labels Dies from Garden Green & Basic White as shown. Stamp sentiment in Real Red ink using the Words of Cheer stamp set. Die cut holly leaves from garden Green & pine branches from Pear Pizzazz. Adhere as shown. Attach to the belly band with Tear n Tape.

You can also see in this photo that I covered the front of the card with a panel of card stock – to protect the delicate leaves on the ‘Cheer’ front :O)

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card!

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Stampin’ Up! Stitched Stars in Glory

Posted on October 23, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Whoa – it’s the weekend! What a crazy, hectic week for me… and I haven’t posted in a couple of days because of that ~ but here I am… with a card I hope you’ll like (I like it!) It uses Stitched Stars Dies and I’m a ‘star’ person. I also combined Black Glitter paper & Peaceful Place SDSP. I also splattered some Basic Gray & Smoky Slate using the Stampin’ Blends. They don’t show much, but in person you can tell.

,While it’s subdued with grays, it is also sparkly with the Black Glitter Paper & the Silver Foil just makes those big stars pop! I could add some rhinestones, but I don’t really think it needs it – although I know some folks like rhinestones on just about everything! :O) (You know who you are.)

Basic steps:

Basic Gray card stock cut 4 1/4 x `11
Basic White card stock cut 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
Peaceful Place SDSP cut 12 x 5 3/8 (2)
Peaceful Place SDSP for crosspiece 3/4 x 3 1/8
Die cut stars from Silver Foil Sheets – and there are three
Die cut the scrolly swirl of stars from Black Glitter paper, reserve the stars from the die cut.

More detail

Splatter the Basic White panel using the Basic Gray and the Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends
Add the side strips of the Peaceful Place DSP to the right & left edges of the Basic White panel. Adhere the center ‘strip’ as a ‘foundation kind of piece.
Add this panel to the card front.
Adhere the Glitter scrolly swirl of stars at an angle – as shown, with dabs of liquid glue.
Adhere the stars: the largest is just an outline and it’s adhered directly to the card.; the next is on several dimensionals; tghe smallest with the added detail has a small dimensional in the center.
Add three Black Glitter stars that popped from the swirl when it was die cut ~ and the card front is done!

The inside…

Die cut a strip of Silver Foil 5/8 x 5 3/8
Die cut a strip from the Peaceful Prints SDSP 1/2 x 5 3/8. Adhere to the Silver Foil strip
Add strip to the Basic White panel (4 1/8 x 5 3/8)
Add more stars from the Black Glitter swirl. Add the single white star that was die cut when I was getting my color scheme figured out (Shimmer Paper)
Add the Basic White panel to the inside of the card & DONE!

For the envelope I used more of the same Peaceful Prints SDSP to adhere to the envelope flap. I then stamped this delicate star in VersaMark ink and sprinkled White Embossing Powder over it and heat set. This star came from the Tidings of Christmas stamp set. Voila – what do you think? I like it… in fact I like it a lot :O)

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card.

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Stampin’ Up! CLING STAMP SALE and Arrow Fold Card

Posted on October 20, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! It’s Wednesday and CLING STAMP SALE DAY @ Stampin’ Up! Here’s the scoop… all cling stamps are 15% off until 11:59 PM TONIGHT the 20th – that’s Mountain Time. Here on the East Coast, that would be until 1:59 AM. See the list …HERE! Get your list together… and place that order. Click here to go my store. Remember that with your order of $50 (before tax & shipping) you are able to choose a SU! product of choice valued to $10. Use my current HOST CODE 26QYRFXB to be able to get that benefit. Now is also a perfect time to use that cling stamps purchase toward a STARTER KIT as a demonstrator… WooHoo … what a deal is that! Choose your own starter kit for $99. You may do that here.

And here’s more info about the demonstrator & rewards… Not have a demonstrator so you can order? If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual 2021 Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Mini Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 26QYRFXB I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

I’m showcasing another Arrow Fold card today as I have a card c lass tomorrow that is going to make this as a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 card, but will also make a 4 1/4 x 11 size card with this fun fold. I posted the other card a few days ago and you can see that card here, with all it’s dimensions and glory. Today’s card though…

This card was made with a retired DSP from the recent Sale-a-bration as a FREE product with a $50 purchase. It is called Peaceful Prints. I need lots of Christmas cards and this was a perfect use for this paper. :O) But you may use lots of other Designer Series Papers. Here are details:

Step 1 – Cutting & scoring

Card base: Basic Black 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 for this card. Score on the front panel from the right corner score line to the center point (2 3/4″). Do the same from the score at the left top corner to the center point. Mark 2″ up from the bottom on the short side of the front on both short sides. Score again from the 2″ mark to the center point on both sides of the front panel. Burnish well.
Layer 1: Basic White 5 3/8 x 4 1/8,(cut 2) Mark center on the long side on both panels at 2 1/16″. CUT from right corner to center point. Do the same from the left corner to the point. Do this to both Basic White panels. I strongly encourage marking on the back side of the center triangle the top of the triangle for both triangular panels.
Layer 2: DSP – Peaceful Prints 5 1/4 x 4. Mark the center point on the bottom of the DSP @ 2″. CUT from the right upper corner to the center point. Do the same from the upper left corner to the center point.

Step 2 ~ Adhering

Adhere DSP to correct panels. There will be a Basic White triangular panel for the inside of the card to stamp. There will be an extra set of Basic White corner panels that will not be used.
Add corner panels to the INSIDE of the card.
Turn in the front corner scores and adhere. See photo…

Turn the second score line (the 2″ score) and mark a line to indicate where the glue should be placed. Refer to 1st photo above. Adhere these score lines outward.
Add center panels to the FRONT of the card.

Step 3 ~ Decorate Front

Cut a 3″ square of Basic White and die cut a scalloped circle.
Cut a 2 3/4″ square of Garden Green and die cut a circle. Adhere together.
Cut a 2 1/2″ square of Vellum and die cut a circle.
Adhere with dimensionals, a Wonderful snowflake to the center of the Vellum circle.
Adhere Vellum piece with a bit of glue in the center, to the Garden Green circles.
Adhere this Wonderful Snowflake/ circle to the triangle on the front of the card as shown, allowing room for a sentiment banner.
Stamp with Garden Green ink the sentiment on a 5/8″ wide strip. The sentiment comes from Snowman Season stamp set. Trim ends with Pick a Banner Punch. Add banner to the front of the card with dimensionals on the extended panels.

Step 4 ~ Decorate the inside

With the remaining Basic White triangular panel (note the top mark on the back!), stamp the sentiment from Snowman Season in Garden Green ink.
Stamp snowflakes from Snowman Season stamp set in Memento Black ink
Adhere triangular panel to the inside of the card – and the card is done!

Step 5 ~ the Envelope

Stamp the front of the envelope with the very cute dancing snowman in Memento Black ink from the Snowman Season stamp set.
Adhere a 2 14 x 6 panel of coordinating Peaceful Prints DSP to the flap, trim to fit & voila… another Christmas Card.

Isn’t this a fun fold, AND a fun, happy Christmas card? I’m very please with it and think this will make a hit at our card class tomorrow. Maybe we’ll take some photos of their completed cards :O)

REMEMBER 15% OFF CLING STAMP SALE – TODAY ONLY (20TH) UNTIL 11:59 PM MOUNTAIN TIME.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card.

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Stampin’ Up! 24 Hr Stamp Sale

Posted on October 19, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

The 24 hour Stamp Sale is unbelievable… cling stamps – 15% off. See the list …HERE This sale begins at 12AM – 11:5 9 PM MT Oct 20th – that is TONIGHT. Get your list together… and place that order. Click here to go my store. Remember that with your order of $50 (before tax & shipping) you are able to choose a SU! product of choice valued to $10. Use my current HOST CODE 26QYRFXB to be able to get that benefit. Now is also a perfect time to use that cling stamps purchase toward a STARTER KIT as a demonstrator… WooHoo … what a deal is that! Choose your own starter kit for $99. You may do that here.

Now for the card of the day… drum roll here…

It’s made with The Whimsical Tree stamps & coordinating Dies, with Painted Christmas DSP. LOVE this DSP – and this bundle! This is such a simple and yet classic card to make. I tend to like multiple layers, but you wouldn’t have to do that if you didn’t want to.

Basics:

Garden Green card stock for the card base: 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, short side is the front of the card.
Basic White: 3 1/8 x 5 3/8 (front panel); 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 (inside panel) + banner
DSP – Painted Christmas: 3 x 514 (front panel); 1 x 5 5 1/4 (inside panel)
Green Foil sheet: scrap for tree die

Other products used:

Banners Pick a Punch
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Blushing Bride ink

Instructions:

Layer panels as shown for the card front
Die cut trees with the Christmas Trees Dies. Adhere with liquid glue to the card front
Stamp sentiment from the Whimsical Tree stamp set with Blushing Bride ink. Trim one end with the Banners Pick a Punch. Trim other end straight and ev en with the Basic White front panel. Adhere with dimensionals over the tree trunks

Inside: adhere DSP panel to the right side of the Basic White piece. Stamp the sentiment from Whimsical Trees stamp set in Blushing Bride ink. Adhere panel to the inside of the card
Stamp the very cute tree to the Basic White envelope front from Whimsical Trees stamp set in Blushing Bride ink (there’s a theme going on here 🙂 Adhere Painted Christmas DSP to the flap & trim to fit. DONE!

This is super simple & cute!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card. Inspire. Create. Share.

Remember to SHOP THE CLING STAMP SALE – 15% OFF – THE 20TH (TONIGHT) FROM 12 AM – 11:59 PM MT.See the list …HERE . Click here to go my store. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 26QYRFXB I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time.

Stampin’ Up! Dear Friend w/ Ever Eden SDSP

Posted on October 18, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello Folks! It’s Monday, the start of a new week. Just out of curiosity, do you have new motivations for this week? Something in particular you wish to do or accomplish? Sometimes I can start a week with definitive ideas of what I want or need to do, and those weeks really feel good to me. This is one of those weeks. Look out world! 🙂

My card today is super simple, but I like the layout and may do more of this in other Designer Series Papers, use different dies. We’ll see how the week progresses. I get inspired to other layouts or colors or whatever pretty easily. Card making is rather addictive to me. I could do it for hours. I enjoy working with beautiful papers and creating something that will bring happiness to others. Creating with my hands is second nature to me, and relaxing. Let’s take a look…

This paper is glorious – available Nov 2 – Jan 3 while supplies last… But see that beautiful white die cut rectangular piece? THAT is from the Eden Dies and will be available Nov 2 AND into the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog ~ woohoo! And the SDSP that it’s laying on is one of the Ever Eden SDSP ~ love the gold leaves running through it. Let me explain the layers…

the bottom layer is the card base – Evening Evergreen cut 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5 1/2
the next layer is Basic white 4 x 5 1/4 adhered to the card base with liquid glue.
the next is a panel of the Ever Eden SDSP 3 3/4 x 5. It is a variegated piece that shows the shades of Evening Evergreen to Soft Succulent. The is adhered to the Basic White with liquid glue.
The top layer is gorgeousness… 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 attached with dimensionals
next is a strip of that variegated piece of SDSP, 3/4 x 4, stamped with VersaMark ink, covered with Gold Embossing Powder & heat set. This is a nice additional gold touch bringing attention to the gold leaves on the SDSP. Attach the strip with liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal. The sentiment comes from Eden’s Garden stamp set.
the final step for the card front is die cutting with the Eden Dies, the white rectangular ‘wreath’. Adhere it with liquid glue over the banner

The inside is a Basic White panel with these punched corners using the Triple Corner Punch. I love how delicate it looks and how it shows the Evening Evergreen card base showing through. Yes! This was adhered inside the card and voila – done!

The envelope… no ‘naked’ envelopes, right? Right! I covered the flap in another piece of the Ever Eden SDSP then stamped this fun leaf frond on the front using Soft Succulent ink. And that was it!!! I have a friend who has been sick for a couple of months now and this card is going to her. I hope it lifts her spirits some ~ a pretty card usually does.

And lets take a look at Eden’s Garden Bundle and the Ever Eden SDSP…

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card. Inspire. Create. Share.

Stampin’ Up! Fun Fold Friday

Posted on October 15, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Happy Friday everyone! It’s a fun fold kind of day :O) and I’m doing one I haven’t done before. It isn’t difficult but it does demand preciseness in scoring and cutting. It’s called an Arrow Fold… and here it is. No wonder it’s called an arrow fold, right?

Besides the fun fold, what makes this stand out are two things: the Harvest Meadow DSP & the gorgeous flowers which I am calling Coneflowers. Love the contrast of the color on the flowers with the Misty Moonlight paper! When I was researching this fold, there are lots of videos making this a fairly large 6×6 card, but I didn’t want something that big. The process is still the same, despite the size. The difference is in the scoring and where that second score it. Let’s get to it, shall we?

Basic – step 1

Cut the card base 4 1/4 x 11 (Misty Moonlight for this card), scored at 5 1/2
Cut two panels of Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 + one square at1 7/8″
Cut one panel of DSP (Harvest Meadow) 4 x 5 1/4 + one 1 3/4″ square (this is a contrasting DSP that is best non-directional, no stripe either)

Scoring & cutting – step 2

Card base:
- Lay the card base full open with the front of the card facing you. Mark the center point at the bottom front (2 1/4″)
- Score from the top right corner of the 5 1/2″ score line (the fold as it were) to the center mark.
- Now score from the top left corner (at the fold line) to the same center point
- With the front of the card base still facing you, mark 2″ up from the bottom front on both long sides
- Score from the 2″ mark to the center point (same point as before)
- Now the card front looks as though it has two ‘V’ score lines – four score lines total, all meeting at the same center point.
- FOLD the score lines ~ first the corner to center point scores fold to the inside (burnish well), THEN the two other scores are folded outward (burnish well)

Panels
- Basic White panels… Mark the center of each of the two Basic White panels – on the short side on the bottom. (2 1/16) Cut from the top right corner to the bottom center point, then cut from the top left corner to the same center point. Do this to both Basic White panels.
- DSP panel… Mark the center point at the bottom (2″) and cut from the top right corner to the center point. Now cut from the top left corner to the same center point
- Squares, both the Basic White square & the DSP square… cut in half on the diagonal, from one corner to the other.

Adhere appropriate panels together. There will be extra Basic White panels that have no DSP – that’s OK! Before adhering panels to the card, we need to use some liquid glue to hold the arrow on the card front in place.

On the card front, fold in one of the long score areas (from corner to center) and add a light layer of liquid glue; hold in place until it is secure. Fold in the other long score area (corner to point) and adhere it in the same way. The other scored area is just loose at this point.
Add the square pieces to the loose score points. Fold the last scored area, adhere a light bit of glue and hold in place.

Inside front panel of the Arrow Fold Card

This is the inside of another Arrow Fold card. The Misty Moonlight card may overlap somewhat.

Now adhere the panels to the card in this manner:

Inside of card, two side panels first… wait to add the center panel until it has been stamped.
Center fron panel

Decorate the front… Here I took a Stitched Triangle and cut from a Basic White piece. I stamped a splotch from Gorgeous Leaves stamp set in Sahara Sand ink. On another piece of Basic White I stamped the Coneflowers image in Memento Black ink using the Nature’s Harvest stamp set. I colored the leaves & stems in Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends and the flowers in Calypso Coral & Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends I die cut the flower image with the Harvest Dies, put several dimensionals on the back and adhered it to the Stitched Triangle piece. I added a double bow of Linen Thread with a glue dot, then attached the triangle to the card front.

For the inside I stamped the sentiment from Nature’s Harvest stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink, then stamped the small floral image in Memento Black ink – also from Nature’s Harvest stamp set. I colored it with the same Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate for the stems/ leaves, Calypso Coral & Cajun Craze for the flowers. I attached this piece with liquid glue in between the two DSP panels, making certain the areas were as even as possible. Voila! Love this!!!

Here’s another Arrow Fold card with slightly different score lines.

This card was made just a bit differently… the panel on the inside of the card was a solid one with the white panel adhered over the top. I don’t like it as much done that way. I used the Layering Circle Dies with basic White, Real Red & Vellum then a Wonderful Snowflake on top with a Rhinestone Basic Jewel in the center. The stamp set was Snowman Season for the images & sentiments and of course the Peaceful Prints DSP which was a FREE item during Sale-a-bration. The side marking was 2 3/4 in lieu of 2″. And let’s see, I also used the Banners Pick a Punch to create the banner for the front. Oh, and I added Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the banner.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card. Inspire. Create. Share.

Stampin’ Up! Emboss Resist for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on October 14, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello ! It’s that time of week for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop.

The challenge is a sketch challenge for this week and I’ve chosen to work with Eden’s Garden Bundle (available to customers Nov 2) and use it to create an emboss resist technique. Here’s the challenge, and next to it is my card.

May be an image of text that says 'Happy Inkin Thursday Blog Hop Dctober 14 Sketch Challenge'

How to do this emboss resist is really super simply: stamp in VersaMark ink, sprinkle with embossing powder of choice (I used white embossing powder here), heat set, then once cool with a blending Brush add color going over the embossing. Here I used a variety of the leaves from Eden’s Garden stamp set, white embossing powder and Soft Succulent ink after heat setting and allowing to cool. I adhered this piece to a Soft Succulent panel with liquid glue. Once that step was done I took a length of Open Weave Ribbon in soft Succulent and wrapped it around the two panels, securing it in back with Stampin’ Seal+. I die cut this interesting banner using the Eden Dies and Very Vanilla card stock. I also die cut three leaf sprays: two from Gold Foil and a third from Evening Evergreen. I adhered the banner over the ribbon with dimensionals, then tucked the leaf sprays behind it with liquid glue. I added the pretty bow out of Open Weave Ribbon in Soft Succulent with a glue dot. I put dimensionals on the back of the panel and attached it to a thick Very Vanilla card base.

For the inside I took the edge die from Eden Dies and a panel of Very Vanilla card stock and ran it through the die cutting machine. I adhered this to a panel of Soft Succulent card stock then into the inside of the card. With this gorgeous edge I didn’t think anything else was necessary.

For the envelope I stamped one of the leaf images from Eden’s Garden stamp set in Soft Succulent ink and covered the flap in Ever Eden SDSP. And this is ready to send… simple, elegant and easy.

Now it’s time to travel along the the hop to see some fabulous creations! You may use the button below to go to the next person or click on a name to see their post.

Terry Lynn Bright ~ you are here

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card.

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Card cuts for today’s card:

Very Vanilla, thick: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Very Vanilla, regular: 4 x 5 1/4 (2) + 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 for banner

Soft Succulent: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 (2)

Evening Evergreen: 1 x 2 (leaf)

Gold Foil: 1 x 4 (2 leaves)

Stampin’ Up! Using Retired Products

Posted on October 13, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Happy Wednesday! It’s mid-week and I hope it’s all going well with you… Yesterday was such a full day – no opportunity to play/create 😦 therefore, today I’m going to share several cards made with the Beautifully Penned DSP and a few current stamps & dies that I made over the weekend. They are a gift for someone who doesn’t care if the products used are current ones – so there you have it 👍

Aren’t these fun? Additional products include Scalloped Contour Dies for all three cards., Color & Contour stamp set, Seasonal Labels Dies, Loose Flower Flourishes, Pale Papaya & White Ribbon, Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon, Gorgeous Grape card stock, Magenta Madness card stock and Calypso Coral card stock. Love how these turned out!

After tying everything together with a pretty ribbon, this is the tag I made to go with it…

This was a very fun little gift to give someone who didn’t expect it and who appreciates handmade! I really mixed the colors for these blooms but love the bright cheerful look.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade card!

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Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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