Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches & Flight & Airy for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on February 29, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

We have a fun sketch challenge for our hop today and I’m choosing to again highlight the Flight & Airy DSP – because I love this DSP and because it’s a FREE Product with a qualifying order that ends at close of day MT 2/29. I paired it with Seasonal Branches Bundle from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog that is just gorgeous and coordinates!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

My sentiment banner is in a different location than the sketch, but other than that – pretty darn close to the sketch. :O)

My card base is Misty Moonlight. I cut a piece of the Flight & Airy DSP to 4 x 5 1/4, layered a coordinating piece of the Flight & Airy DSP cut 2 1/4 x 5 1/8 and added that to the left side as shown. I added both of these to a Basic White 5 1/8 x 5 3/8 for a contrast & border. I die cut from another piece of Flight & Airy DSP, the two branches using the Seasonal Branches Dies and added them with tiny dabs of liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink on a Basic White strip using the Seasonal Branches stamp set. To follow the sketch, I added another strip of Misty Moonlight card stock to the sentiment with liquid glue, put dimensionals on the back and added it to the card. I added Iridescent Foil Gems for accent. This completed front was added to the card base with dimensionals

Stampin' Up! Seasonal Branches sympathy, inside

For the inside… on a Basic White piece I stamped the Misty Moonlight sentiment from Seasonal Branches stamp set and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Seasonal Branches & Flight & Airy card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Flight & Airy DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. On the front, I fussy cut with my paper snips the sweet bird from the Flight & Airy DSP and added it with liquid glue.

Remember this Designer Series Paper will no longer be available after end of day MT, today 2/29/ 2024! See below how to get yours with a qualifying purchase.

Now – time to see what others have created for the hop today. Click on the ‘next’ button to see the creative Carol Buckelew – or click on a name to take you elsewhere.

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Stampin’ Up! Flight & Airy Triple Panel Fold

Posted on February 27, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Three more days to get this FREE Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper! With a qualifying purchase of $50 (before shipping & taxes, this designer series paper can be yours. This is such a sweet paper – let me share the card for today, which really shows off one of the designs.

Stampin' Up! Flight & Airy Triple Panel Fold

When closed the panels are directly on top of one another, and then it opens and you see this display of beauty. This is a birthday card, as you see in the middle panel, but it could be for anything, depending on what you used for sentiments. Let’s make this…

I used Thick Basic White for the card base 4 1/4 x 10. 3/4 scored at 3 1/2 & 7. I then cut the Flight & Airy DSP sequentially, so the pattern flows across each panel – 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 (cut 3). Adhere to each panel. Cut three Basic White strips 5/8 x 3 3/8 and three more coordinating DSP strips 1/2 x 3 3/8 and adhere those about 1/2″ up from bottom. Now die cut three panels for stamping the top – I used Thoughtful Expressions Dies, stamping each one with Balmy Blue ink for the floral design. I used the Inked & Tiled stamp set for the sentiments and they are stamped in Memento Black ink. The first sentiment piece was adhered, then the last panel sentiment, by closing the card so when closed they are in the same location. Lastly, I did the center sentiment panel. Then time to decorate & embellish :O)

* For the first panel this sweet die cut flower from Petal Pink card stock using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. I embellished the center of it with a Blooming Pearl in Petal Pink
* The center panel is a bit more elaborate – this beautiful floral spray was stamped in Memento Black ink using another stamp in Thoughtful Expressions stamp set, then colored with Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink & Flirty Flamingo for the petals, Lemon Lolly for the center of the flower, Shaded Spruce for the leaves. I die cut this with the coordinating Thoughtful Expressions Dies and adhered it in place.
* The last panel is a simple die cut leaf in Garden Green using a die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies.
* Finally, I added a Garden Green bow adhering it in place with a glue dot and three more Blooming Pearls, this time in Pretty Peacock

Now lets, turn the card over, as that’s where you will write your message.

Stampin' Up! Flight & Airy Triple Panel card back

Again I cut strips of Flight & Airy DSP to decorate the back – a Balmy Blue pattern 5/8 x 3 3/8 (cut 3) and the floral pattern as used on the card front, 1/2 x 3 3/8 (cut 3) – adhering them together, then to the card back about 1/2″ from bottom.

Stampin' Up! Flight & Airy Triple Panel Fold card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the same pattern Flight & Airy DSP on the flap trimmed to fit. On the envelope front, this sweet floral stamp from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set in Balmy Blue ink. Such a fun and easy card and so cheerful & sweet. I would love to see what YOU do with this fun fold.

With just three days before this DSP goes away, click here to see the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and purchase the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle.

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Stampin’ Up! Inspirational Thoughts Just a Note

Posted on February 26, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

I absolutely love the images in the Inspirational Thoughts stamp set! But my favorite is the daisy bunch. I stamped it in Pebbled Path ink on a Basic White piece cut 4 3/4 x 3 1/2. I colored it with Stampin’ Blends Lemon Lolly, just on the flower centers. It doesn’t show but I also added Wink of Stella in those same spots. I ran this through the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder (a FREE item with a qualifying order through Feb 29.). I then added a slightly larger piece of Lemon Lolly card stock to it and wrapped a length of Lemon Lolly Sheer Ribbon around both and tied a knot, holding it in place with a glue dot. I stamped the sentiment from the Inked & Tiled stamp set, again in Pebbled Path ink. I die cut the sentiment with the Something Fancy Dies, put dimensionals on the back and attached it over the ribbon. This entire piece was added to a Thick Basic White card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. I added three Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems in Lemon Lolly for more charm.

Stampin' Up! Inspirational Thoughts card front

For the envelope I again used the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder to add pattern to the flap. On the front of the envelope, I stamped this ‘chicken scratch’ image, just for decoration :O)

Stampin' Up! Inspirational Thoughts card & envelope

What do you think? My inclination is to make several cards with the daisy bunch, but maybe changing out the colors, maybe color the flower petals in a pink & add a pink ribbon & embellishments. Anyway, this would make a fun gift with a set of five of these. Of course there are other images in this stamp set that could also be used. This image is just my favorite. You may see more of these in the future :O)

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Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love Bundle

Posted on February 25, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Today’s card is all about using Designer Series Paper to your advantage & dressing up with die cuts and other elements. The Forever Love Specialty DSP coordinates beautifully with the stamps in the A Lifetime of Love bundle.

The card base is Thick Very Vanilla with an embossed layer over it. The embossing folder used is one of my new favorites… Softly Sophisticated 3D EF, which is a FREE item as part of the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog. I am so hoping it carries over!!! The two DSP panels are adhered to Pretty Peacock panels just slightly larger, with the layer on top adhered with dimensionals. Before adding them to the card base I wrapped this pretty Satin Edged Ribbon around the back panel and adhered it with a glue dot. I used the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch to use as a layer for the heat embossed flower & die cut leaf. It’ too was adhered with dimensionals to the card front. As a final touch, I added three Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems.

The heat embossed flower: stamped with this cute, cute daisy like stamp from the Lifetime of Love stamp set, with VersaMark ink on a piece of Pretty Peacock card stock., then heat set with the heat tool. It was die cut with the coordinating die from Lifetime of Life Dies. The beautiful leaf die cut uses a die from the Lifetime of Love Dies and Gold Foil Sheets.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love stamp set, card

For the inside of the card, a simple leaf is stamped in Pretty Peacock ink on the Very Vanilla panel. As you can see, this panel was added to a Pretty Peacock piece to complete the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love card & envelope

Fort he envelope… more of the same Forever Love SDSP on the flap, trimmed to fit. On the front, the same simple leaf from Lifetime of Love stamp set, stamped in Pretty Peacock ink. Notice how the leaf stamp is so similar to the leaf on the SDSP!!! That’s Stampin’ Up! coordination :O)

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Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia Sending Flowers

Posted on February 24, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Saturday! I have a pretty card for you today that uses a suite of products from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and will be available Mar 5, 2024 – just around the corner.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia, Sending Flowers

This is an all-around lovely card: can be used for birthday to sympathy because of the sentiment. The card base is Petal Pink, 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. The next layer is Basic White cut 3 3/4 x 5 with a panel of the Flowering Zinnia 12×12 DSP cut just slightly smaller (3 5/8 x 4 7/8). Both pieces are adhered directly to the card front. From Basic White I die cut this Scalloped Contour Die and adhered it to the card front, centering. I stamped this bunch of zinnias in Memento Black ink – from the Simply Zinnia stamp set – then colored it with Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Lemon Lolly (for the flower centers) and Lemon Lime Twist (for the stems & leaves.)I die cut the colored piece using the coordinating Simply Zinnia Dies. I put several dimensionals on the back & attached it to the card front. I tied a double bow with the 2022-2024 In Color Bakers Twine Pack in Parakeet Party which blended perfectly. This was attached with a glue dot. The sentiment is stamped in Melon Mambo ink with a stamp from Simply Zinnia stamp set. I fussy cut the sentiment and attached it with dimensionals on the ends. As a final touch of glam, I added three Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins in Petal Pink and added wink of Stella to the flowers.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia, Sending Flowers card inside

For the inside of the card, I stamped the same image as the front of the card, with Petal Pink ink to a Basic White panel – and adhered to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia, Sending Flowers card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the same pattern of DSP from Flowering Zinnias 12×12 DSP pack for the flap, and trimmed to fit. For the front, I stamped the double leaf image from Simply Zinnia stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist ink. Now, who wouldn’t want to receive this super pretty card?!

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Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on February 22, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday… and the theme challenge for today’s hop is “Thank you” I’m using the soon to be released Flowering Zinnia 12×12 DSP. The coordinating stamp set & dies is called the Simply Zinnia Bundle – and they are wonderful. The embellishments that are part of the suite are the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins. But what really pops on this card is the DSP.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop Theme Challenge

Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias 12x12 Thank you Card front

Do you see – the DSP is the focus of this card and it’s so bright & cheery! The lovely sweet zinnia is created by using the Simply Zinnia Dies: Melon Mambo card stock for the zinnia and Mossy Meadow card stock for the stem/ leaf die. The ribbon is from the Ribbon Duo Pack. The sentiment banner is die cut with the Scalloped Contour Dies using Basic White card stock. Of course, the sentiment is stamped in Melon Mambo ink to pull it all together – and the final touch is the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins in Lemon Lime Twist. I used a single Lemon Lolly sequin from the same pack for the flower center. And that’s it! Fun, quick, easy, bright & cheerful too.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnias thank you card, inside

For the inside… I stamped the zinnia in Melon Mambo ink then used my Blender pen to move the ink around a bit. I added Lemon Lolly ink to the center of the zinnia. The leaf image is stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink. I added a bit of Wink of Stella both to the flower and the leaf image.

Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias thank you card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the same Flowering Zinnias 12×12 DSP for the flap & trimmed to fit. On the env elope front, the same zinnia stamped from Simply Zinnias stamp set with Melon Mambo ink and highlighted with Lemon Lolly Blends for the center.

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Stampin’ Up! Inked Botanicals Side Fold

Posted on February 18, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning… for today’s card I’ve done something a bit different. I’ve used Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP in coordinating patterns from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and Heartfelt Hellos stamp set which is a FREE item during Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration with a qualifying purchase. But that’s not really the different part – let’s view the card.

Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals Side Fold card - front

Isn’t this paper just oh so pretty? I love the brushed, casual look. The card base is Calypso Coral card stock 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 then 2 1/8 trimmed from the front. I reserved that piece for the light-covered panel. But I get ahead of myself. I decorated the card front with a layer on Very Vanilla 3 1/4 x 4 1/8 then with Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP 3 1/8 x 4. I covered removed piece with Very Vanilla 2 x 4 1/8 and coordinating Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP 1 7/8 x 4. I adhered this to the card front with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment with Lost Lagoon ink on a Very Vanilla scrap & punched it out with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch – a perfect size. I adhered a small strip of Lost Lagoon to the punched sentiment and added the sentiment panel & strip to the card front with dimensionals. I tied a double Linen Thread bow and slipped it behind the sentiment, attaching it with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals side fold card inside

For the inside… I first added a panel of Very vanilla card stock 4 1/8 x 5 3/8. I cut a piece of Calypso Coral to be smaller than the front panel – so 3 7/8 x 1 3/8. I stamped a Very Vanilla Panel – again from the FREE Heartfelt Hellos stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink and adhered it to the Calypso Coral piece. I adhered this, centering it, to the inside of the card, then closing the card added several embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Three Pack in Lost Lagoon.

Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals Side fold card and envelope

For the envelope, more of the Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP adhered to the flap and trimmed to fit, then a narrow strip adhered to the envelope front. Done!

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Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Triple Box Card

Posted on February 17, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! I’m still in my birthday week and folks have been so generous, both in sending cards and the giving of gifties. Of course, the best gift of all is the gift of friendship :O) Today’s card is just super cute – a triple box card. I may have done one of these in the past, but some time ago.

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals Triple Box Card

Is this cute or what?! The Translucent Florals stamp set is a distinctive stamp set, which means it has lots of dimension in the stamp. And it prefers an ink pad that is not too inky. The flower is stamped in Fresh Freesia ink and the leaves are stamped in Parakeet Party ink – both stamps from the Translucent Florals stamp set. Each was die cut with the coordinating Translucent Florals Dies. I also used the Leaves Punch and Vellum to punch some background for the main flower. These are attached to a Basic White Hexagon Punched background, some with with Stampin’ Seal or liquid glue. The flower is on a dimensional in order to tuck the leaves and Vellum elements behind it. The double bow is made with Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack, Lemon Yellow & attached with a single glue dot to hold it in place.

The box itself is made with Berry Burst for the card base and Delightful Floral 12 x 12 DSP.

Card base: 8 1/4 x 4, scored at 2, 4, 6, & 8

Small boxes for front (2) – same color as card base: 8 1/4 x 2 scored at 2, 4, 6, 8

Mechanism to hold decorated element- same color as card base: 3 x 1/2 scored at 1/2, 1, 2, & 2 1/2

DSP (Designer Series Paper): (2) 3 3/4 x 1 3/4; (10) 1 3/4 x 1 3/4

Directions:

Burnish all score lines. See photos for reference
Add adhesive to smallest scored section, fold over and adhere. Do this for all three boxes.
Add DSP to inside of tallest box sections. This will be the inside back of the box.
Adhere one of the smaller boxes to the tall front box.
Adhere the other smaller box beside it.
Decorate fronts of all three boxes with the 1 3/4″ DSP – this will use six (6) pieces
Adhere shorter pieces of DSP to inside of smaller boxes – this will use the last four (4) 1 3/4″ squares.

Stampin' Up! Triple Box Card. cut card stock — All card stock cut pieces

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card step 2b — Step 2b

Stampin' Up! Triple Box Card step 4 a — Step 4a

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card step 4a complete — Step 4a complete

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card 4b complete — Step 4b complete, top view

Stampin' Up! Step 4b front view — Step 4b front view

Stampin' Up!Triple Box card mechanism — Step 1.8. – mechanism in place

8. Attach mechanism to upper portion on fold line half way up
9. Adhere Hexagon decorated floral piece to mechanism
10. Cut two (2) Basic White panels 1 3/4 x 3 3/4, stamp & adhere to back for writing message

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card back — Step. 1.8. writing panels in place on back

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals Triple Box card with envelope — Triple Box card & envelope

Decorate envelope… on flap, stamp leaf image from Translucent Florals stamp set in Parakeet Party ink; then stamp frond image from Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink. On envelope front, stamp frond image from Translucent Florals stamp set in Parakeet Party ink – and done!

This is just such an incredibly sweet Triple Box card and can fit so many special occasions. I hope you try it.

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Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator has extra benefits during Sale-a-Bration – but remember those benefits end at midnight Feb 29. Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

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Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

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Stampin’ Up! Center Pop-Up Fun Fold for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Posted on February 13, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s the second Tuesday of the month and time for a hop :O) Our theme this month is ‘birthday’ and can be interpreted however we like. I have created a fun fold – and since this is my ‘big day today’, that’s kinda fun – like making my own birthday card. hahaha

Stampin' Up! Amy's Inkin' Krew Team Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Jungle Pals Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

I couldn’t help it, this fun fold is so fun to make I had to make another :O) The first is made with the Hot Air Balloon suite of products. The second card is made with the Jungle Pals bundle. It was a bit more time consuming due to the animals and all the coloring – but still worth it in every way. I’m going to walk you through the cutting of the card stock, then the decorating of the Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up card. I’ll be back later this week with directions for coloring the Jungle Pal animals.

Cutting the card base:

Base is 5 1/2 x 8. On the 8″ side, score at 2″ & 6″
On the 5 1/2″ side, line up on the Paper Trimmer at 1 1/4″ and cut between score lines only. Flip card and do the same at other end
On the 8″ side, line up on Paper Trimmer @ 3″ & 5″, score between cut lines only
On the 8″ side, line the paper @ 4″ on the Paper Trimmer, score above & below cut lines only

This is what your card base should look like after cutting & scoring. Yes, this is decorated with card stock to give you a better visual of what the cutting lines and scoring lines should look like.

Paper card cuts
- Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  - 2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (these are the long side panels)
  - 4 cut at 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 (these are the upper & lower center sections)
  - 2 1/4 x 6 for envelope flap
- Basic White
  - 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 (for center pop-up)
  - 2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (for back of card – long side panels for writing your message)
  - scrap for sentiment banner
For the Hot Air Balloon card:
- Card base is Balmy Blue
- DSP is Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP from the Jan-Feb 2024 Mini Catalog + Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog
- Additional card stock: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue and Pool Party
- Inks used: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, & Pool Party
- Embellishments: Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots

Here’s a photo of the card back & envelope. The panel on left shows die cut pieces using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The panel on the right shows stamped images from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun fold, card back

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Pop-Up Center Fold card & envelope

The center pop-up section shows a balloon die cut directly from the Lighter Than Air DSP with the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The basket is also die cut directly from the DSP. The sentiment banner is die cut from Basic White card stock and stamped with Balmy Blue ink. The embellishments are the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots, part of the suite of products. Questions about this card? Feel free to ask! You can purchase these products from me using the information below all the names participating in today’s hop.

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Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

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There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

My Birthday Sparkle kit arrives today – and I can’t wait to put it together!

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HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!

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

Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love and Paper Butterfly Accents

Posted on February 10, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Friday morning! Another week and where did it go? I have a sweet card for you today using the Lifetime of Love Bundle and then Paper Butterfly Accents. I love a monochromatic look with just a bit of soft color and this card is it.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Paper Butterfly Accents

I started with coloring the Paper Butterfly Accent with Orchid Oasis ink and a Blending Brush. Then I took my Stampin’ Blend in Orchid Oasis and flicked color on the butterfly. I set this aside to stamp the floral design from Lifetime of Love stamp set in Pebbled Path ink. I colored the flower with Stampin’ Blends Light Fresh Freesia and Dark Highland Heather. The leaves are colored with Stampin’ Blends Light Parakeet Party and Dark Granny Apple Green. I die cut this with the coordinating Lifetime of Love Dies and set this aside as well.

The card base is Thick Basic White. I added a layer of Basic White trimmed 1/4″ less than the card front and added it with liquid glue.; two layers on dimensionals: one is Basic White cut with a Perennial Postage Dies; the other is a Basic White trimmed to fit inside the die and run through the Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder. I love this embossing folder. It is one of my favorite! These two pieces were adhered together with liquid glue then added to the card base with dimensionals. I die cut this wonderful leaf circle from the Lifetime of Love Dies in Basic White and centered it on the card front using dabs of liquid glue. I added the colored floral image with dimensionals, then the butterfly both with liquid glue & dimensionals trimmed to fit under various wing areas. I wanted a bit of sparkle so added two of the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the butterfly and dabs of Wink of Stella to the flowers. They shimmer beautifully but it doesn’t show well in the photos.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Paper Butterfly Accents card inside

For the inside… again, a Basic White panel trimmed 1/4″ smaller than the card was added to the inside. On that is the outside rim of the die cut from the Perennial Postage Die used on the card front. :O) I also stamped a small flower in Orchid Oasis ink and used my Blender Pen to move the ink around on the flower portion only. It gives depth to the flower. I die cut it with the floral di from Lifetime of Love Dies and adhered it with liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Pasper Butterfly Accents card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed the flap using the same Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder. For the envelope front, I again stamped a single flower in Orchid Oasis ink and used my Blender Pen to move the ink on the flower only, not the leaves. And again, I used my Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blend to flick ink around it. It’s subtle but adds a nice touch. This card could so easily be sympathy card or a birthday card, or happy anniversary or thinking of you – very versatile – and a sentiment may be added or not. Hope you like…

Many of the items needed to make this card are in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog; some are in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

Lifetime of Love Bundle –

Paper Butterfly Accents –

Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder –

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

Perennial Postage Dies – may be purchased separately (. ) but are also part of a Bundle (. )

Stampin’ Blends

Orchid Oasis

Fresh Freesia

Highland Heather

Parakeet Party

Granny Apple Green

Basic White card stock

Orchid Oasis ink

Blender Pen

Wink of Stella

Basic White Medium Envelopes

All these may be purchased from me right here.

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Ready for more? There are EVEN MORE PRODUCTS available to shop, earn, and redeem during Sale-A-Bration. We don’t want you to miss out on these great products and incredible deals, so take a look at our newly added products.

Remember, the item numbers in the flyer must be used in order to redeem these products as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog, which won’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.

The two kits included with Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release have been marked to discontinue once out of stock. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!