Hello Sunday! We are slated to have a pretty nice day today – after a drenching rain yesterday that we desperately needed. Those fires in South Jersey did not affect us personally, but they weren’t far. Lots of businesses destroyed & 15,000 acres burned. We needed this rain to put out remaining hot spots on the forests floor. Sigh.
Today’s card is about new life – a baby boy – and I’ve used the carrying over Cutest Onsie Bundle to make it, and Balmy Blue.
I began with by stamping a Balmy Blue panel (4 x 5 1/4) with these cute ‘clouds’ (think dreamy 🙂 and Balmy Blue ink. I then stamped the ‘onsie’ with Memento ink and with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends, colored the neck, sleeves and bottom edges. I also stamped the star in Memento ink. I die cut the onsie and set it aside. Next I stamped the sentiment on two pieces of Lemon Lolly card stock, inking just a portion of the sentiment for each stamping. It was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink I adhered the strips with liquid glue then paced the onsie on dimensionals and overlaid the strips The embellishments are Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems in Lemon Lolly. This panel was adhered to Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 then attached to a card base of Balmy Blue (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4) with dimensionals.
For the inside of the card, I stamped the onsie with Memento ink on a piece of Subtles 6×6 DSP (Balmy Blue of course) and while die cutting, I also die cut the pocket for the onsie. I adhered it directly to the Basic White inset (4 x 5 1/4) then stamped the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink and the hearts too. This was attached to the inside of Balmy Blue card base for the completed card.
For the envelope, more of the Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue was added to the flap and trimmed to fit. This added touch just unifies every project – love this! And there ya go… a baby boy card for a new little one.
All the items for today’s card are in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, which you may find in my store by – Clicking here to go to my store – and be sure to visit the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS and the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES too. Remember that when your order is $50+ you will receive in your inbox this months tutorial (Memorable Blooms for April) and with the new Stampin’ Up! rewards system, you will have rewards from Stampin’ Up! that can be used for your next order!
On May 6, 2025, the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog will go ‘live’ and you’ll find this bundle in that catalog as well :O) Need a catalog and don’t have a demonstrator? Please let me know & I can quickly send one to you.
Welcome to ‘the hop’! We have a great lineup of folks participating so be sure you visit each post. The theme for this month’s hop is “for the ladies/ girls” and we can interpret that any way that suits. Mother’s Day cards are difficult for me as my mother is gone and well, it just feels weird. April 8 is actually her birthday, so this works for me. Having said that, my card IS a Mother’s Day card and I will send it to our daughter who has three not so little ones (the oldest is 6’5″, the next is maybe 5’11” and the third is about 5’3″).
My card features products from the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. If you haven’t received yours from me yet, be patient… sometimes the mail takes a bit :O( Look for the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products that are showcased on pages 52-57. They are a really fun suite of products: frame dies, floral & leaf dies, stamps & more stamps, an embossing folder, a wonderful set of embellishments, ribbon, DSP – it’s quite grand! I’m also showcasing some of the new 2025-2027 In Colors: Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.
I’m loving this rose stamp & die from the Gallery Blooms bundle in this suite! And the Damask Designs embossing folder is evident on the ‘frame’ of this image. The ‘frame is also from the Gallery Blooms bundle. And the sweet background floral die cut is from the Beautiful Motifs Dies in the suite. The ribbon on this card is NOT part of this suite – it IS part of the Botanical Textured Suite of products that are ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. Lastly – the embellishments – gorgeous – are part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite and are called Pressed Flower Motifs. Let’s see, what did I leave out – oh, the DSP… is Beautiful Gallery 6×6 DSP and from the Beautiful Gallery Suite.
So, how to make this card… The card base is Secret Sea cut 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 & scored at 4 1/4. I embossed a 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White panel with the Damask Designs embossing folder; then die cut with the Gallery Blooms Dies that are the frames. This die is so cool – it die cuts two frames at the same time and creates a center panel as well. I used the larger of the frames for this card. I adhered the frame to the desired Beautiful Gallery 6×6 DSP, then trimmed the DSP even with the frame. I stamped the rose image in the new Secret Sea ink – it’s a deep blue black – on a piece of Basic White. I used Stampin’ Blends in Gray Granit &, Smoky Slate to color the roses and Dark Sea Foam to color the leaves. I die cut with the coordinating die in Gallery Blooms Dies. I then die cut from Basic White, the flower used in the background – which came from the Beautiful Motifs Dies. I placed both floral dies without adhering them so I would know where to stamp my sentiment. The sentiment is from Stippled Roses stamp set and is stamped in Secret Sea ink. I then added the two dies to the card, adhering the white die cut with dabs of liquid glue and the roses with dimensionals. I wanted a ribbon, so pulled out the 1/4″ Basic White Ribbon from the Botanical Textured Suite (an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) and adhered that with a glue dot. I added three of these gorgeous Pressed Flower Motifs around the sentiment. The card needed some sparkle – Wink Of Stella to the rescue on all the roses! I didn’t cover them completely but that Wink of Stella did the trick I was looking for.
For the inside – I stamped another sweet rose stamp from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Secret Sea ink in each corner. I decided not to color the roses – let the card front be all the glory.
For the envelope, I covered the flap in the remaining piece of the Beautiful Gallery 6×6 DSP & trimmed to fit. I used the same image as the inside of the card & Secret Sea ink to stamp on the flap & on the envelope front. Love, love. This suite of products will be available to you, the customer, on May 6, 2025, less than a month away!
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Good Monday – and a new week begins… and I’m feeling better, not great, but better. It’s amazing how a cold can wear a person down. But I have a pretty card today to cheer us. It’s made with Wildly Flowering 12×12 DSP with the Moody Mauve papers – and it’s a bit of a fun fold also.
This Designer Series Paper is so pretty and it uses the In Colors from 2023-2025, which means it will be retiring when the new 2025-2026 Annual catalog goes live May 6. And I want to use it!
The original directions for this card call for two Designer Series panels 3 1/2 x 5 1/4, which is what I did. BUT I prefer the panels be 5 1/2 so it stands evenly. Next time… to continue… adhere the panels to the card base 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 scored at 1 & 5 1/4 on the long side. Here I used Moody Mauve card stock. Cut two pieces of Moody Mauve 7/8 x 5 1/4 (or 5 1/2 if revising the DSP panels) and emboss. Here I used the Dashing Designs embossing folder, which is part of the suite.. Adhere these panels on the ends covering where the DSP is attached to the card base.
I stamped the sentiment using moody Mauve ink and the Wildflower Designs stamp set onto a Basic White piece and die cut it with a Tailor Tags die that I extended. I popped this up on dimensionals and attached a bow with a glue dot using the Frayed Grosgrain ribbon from the Iconic Suite (an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE). The final touch was three Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots.
For the inside… I cut a Basic White panel slightly smaller – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 to be sure it did not show when either end of the card was closed. I stamped the image in Memento ink using the Wildflower Designs stamp set, and colored it with Stampin’ Blends, Misty Moonlight & Old Olive. It was added to the inside and the card was complete. Make note of how the opposite side of the DSP shows when the card is open – I love that!
For the envelope, more of the same Wildly Flowering DSP on the flap, adhered & trimmed to fit, and another stamp on the front (same as inside the card) colored with Moody Mauve Marker and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. This suite of products may be found on pages 40-41 of the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
What’s nice about this layout is that it works for so many of Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers, showing off both sides.
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Hello Friday! Today’s card is a fun fold using the Everyday Arches Dies, the Everyday Skies 6×6 DSP and more. It begins with a full sheet of card stock scored at 4 1/4 on the short side, turn and score at 5 1/2 on the long side. Depending how you want the card to fold will determine which quadrant to remove. For this card, it is in portrait style and I removed the upper left quadrant along the score lines. Burnish all score lines. I trimmed an additional 1/16″ off the inside upper quadrant so it would fold nicely.
In the first photo you see the card closed and the image of the plane that peeks through the ‘window’. In the second photo, it shows the card fully open, with the upper left quadrant removed. :O)
Directions:
Adhere a 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 panel of DSP to the card front, inking only along the edges
Using the Everyday Arches Dies, 3rd from largest, center die on the front panel and die cut, creating this wonderful window.
Remove the DSP from the card stock die cut piece. This is a bit tricky as the holes in the die cut tend to hold the pieces together. Be careful not to tear either the DSP or the card stock.
Adhere the DSP to the inside of the upper inside panel of the card as shown in photo 2. I stamped mine using the Adventurous Sky stamp set for the sentiment and the Everyday Arches stamp set for the airplane and Night of Navy ink.
With the upper flip flap closed, adhere another piece of the Everyday Skies DSP, 4 x 5 1/4, to the flip panel, closed – photo 3.
With that die cut card stock window that you saved, die cut it again, this time using the 5th from largest die in the Everyday Arches Dies, making it a smaller arch.
Close the card front and add arch to the ‘star’ covered panel, centering with the card front arch.
With Basic White card stock and the 7th from largest die in the Everyday Arches Dies, die cut a white arch.
Stamp this piece using the Adventurous Sky stamp set and Balmy blue ink for the clouds.
Stamp the sentiment using Night of Navy ink and the coordinating Everyday Arches stamp set. Adhere to the Balmy Blue panel, centering it.
Stamp the airplane in Smoky Slate ink on a scrap of Basic White, using the Adventurous Sky stamp set.
Add color to the plane with Stampin’ Blends Balmy Blue
Die cut propellers from Basic White scrap using the Adventurous Sky Dies. Add with dab of liquid glue.
Add plane to this panel with dimensionals.
The last panel – the sentiment panel… stamp the clouds from the Adventurous Sky stamp set in Balmy Blue ink. I did this twice overlapping just a tiny bit.
Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink – also from Adventurous Sky stamp set.
Envelope…
Add another piece of the Everyday Skies DSP to the flap, trim.
Stamp the clouds on the lower portion of the envelope front with Balmy Blue ink and the Adventurous Sky stamp set.
Stamp the airplane from Everyday Arches stamp set in Night of Navy ink.
This is just a great masculine card! And a fun fold to boot just makes it all the more fun.
The Everyday Arches bundle and the Everyday Skies 6×6 DSP is available in my store through the Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. Go to that link here.
The Adventurous Skies Bundle is in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog and you can find that here.
And if you want to visit the Jan-April 2025 Mini Catalog – go here.
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!!!
Good Thursday – & welcome to another fabulous hop with the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop group. We have a fun color challenge this week & I’m working with products from the Wildflower Birthday Suite that has all the required colors. Let’s take peek…
This is a Double Flap Fun Fold and it incorporates many of the colors for this color challenge – and it comes from using many of the products in the Wildflower Birthday Suite. I love all the soft colors in this card front: Soft Sea Foam, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink and Gold. The ribbon is part of the wuite as well… 1 1/2″ Open Weave Trim in Gold. I simply took a length, tied a knot, trimmed the ends to an angle and attached it with a glue dot. And that beautiful bouquet is a punch out from the Wildflower Birthday Specialty DSP. I added it to the card front with dimensionals.
This is the flap layer – like another card! AND… it uses another of the punch outs from the Wildflower Birthday SDSP. I adhered it to this layer then added the sentiment using the Wanted To Say Dies, Pretty In Pink card stock, Gold Foil Sheets with Adhesive Sheets and dimensionals.
This is the inside of the card… the balloon is another of the punch outs from the Wildflower Birthday SDSP and the sentiment is from the Birthday Celebration stamp set stamped with Pretty in Pink ink. This is a very feminine card! I love the soft colors and all the added punch-outs & ribbon. This is a card that will need extra postage – or hand delivered.
For the envelope… I added more of the Wildflower Birthday DSP to the flap and another of the punch-outs to the front of the envelope, bringing everything together.
Below the list of names & connections for this blog hop, are instructions, card cuts for putting this card together. Also, there are changes coming to Stampin’ Up! that I want to share – so see below for purchasing products to make this card & new Stampin’ Up! info!
Enjoy the hop!!! Click the ‘next’ button or click on a name to see what others have created.
NEW STAMPIN’ UP! INFO BEGINNING APRIL 15… I’m giving a very SHORT summary :O)
The HOST CODE is going away beginning April 15, 2025! Actually, this is a huge benefit to the customer… when making purchases of $20 or more, Stampin ‘ Up! will be giving rewards which you can use for future purchases. :O) CUSTOMERS MUST OPT IN & NEED AN ONLINE ACCOUNT!
I will be discontinuing my $10 “gift’ when customers make purchases of $50 or more, but the customer will receive benefits from Stampin’ Up! that make up for that!!! More about my rewards in another post :O)
Card stock prices are increasing with the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog (production costs!). The cost of single-color will be $14 for a pack of 24 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11, while it is currently $13 for a pack of 40 sheets. Assortments will contain 20 sheets. Stocking up now is a good idea!!!
Thick Basic White will only be offered in 12×12 size, for $26.
Paper Pumpkin website will be much more accessible beginning March 11, 2025 with a different address – yay!
The 2025-2026 Annual Catalog will be revealed at the On Stage Convention – I’m attending in Raleigh, NC!
I’m hoping this information helps calm your fears. Stampin’ Up! is working diligently to make shopping with them (and me) a positive experience.
It is Thursday and you know what that means… the fun of this remarkable group hop. We have a sketch challenge today and I have chosen to work with some online exclusive products and a DSP from the ending soon Sale-a-bration catalog – Bloom Impressions.
The daisy flower is from the You Are Remarkable stamp set, an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE set and just lovely. I’m partial to daisies, so this was a definite must have! I also like the fonts in this set… I kept the image large so you can see the detail of the dies in this Textured Notes bundle – also an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. Each rectangular die has a different pattern for the die cut. The sentiment is from the stamp set, Textured Notes, and I like the delicate font without it being too ‘fussy’ or feminine. The ribbon is a freebie as part of Sale-a-bration with a $60 purchase (which ends at end of day Feb 28, 2025 – tomorrow!!!) The embellishments are from the Tinsel Gems 3 Pack in Fresh Freesia.
Back to the stamped daisy image… I stamped it in VersaMark ink on this piece of Bloom Impressions 12×12 DSP – another free item during Sale-a-bration with a $60 purchase – sprinkled it with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set it. I colored the daisy with Whisper White ink reinker using a water painter brush with water inside. I put a drop of reinker on an acylic block, got the water-painter brush tip wet and added the Whisper White lightly to the daisy portion of the image. This is a pigment ink and takes a bit of time to dry. I used the lightest setting on the heat tool to dry it. I die cut the rectangle using the 2nd to largest die, adhered this to a Basic White slightly larger, added the ribbon around both pieces (Seam Binding Ribbon in Fresh Freesia, a freebie with a $60 purchase until end of day Feb. 28) attached dimensionals on the back & set aside. I used the largest die in the Textured Notes Dies to cut another piece of the same design of DSP – Bloom Impressions and adhered it directly to the Thick Basic White card base. I added the original daisy pieces to the card front (remember they are on dimensionals.) I stamped the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink on a Basic White scrap using the Textured Notes stamp set, then die cut it with the smallest of the Textured Notes rectangle dies, added dimensionals and attached over the ribbon on the card front. As I mentioned earlier the embellishments are Tinsel Gems 3 Pack in Fresh Freesia.
For the inside… I had a ‘frame’ left over from the smallest rectangular die cut for this card and added dots of liquid glue to the back and attached it, centering, to the inside of the card. I then stamped this sentiment using Blackberry Bliss ink and a sentiment from You Are Remarkable stamp set.
The envelope… More of the same Bloom Impressions DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. For the front, I stamped the ‘filler’ image of the daisy in Blackberry Bliss ink, then the center in Lemon Lolly ink. And done, ready to send. :O)
What would I do differently on this card? I would use White embossing powder in lieu of clear – so the entire daisy, leaves & all would be more dominant. Otherwise, I really like this card and hope you do as well. To order the items to create this card, see info below the ‘hop names’.
Now – on with the hop. Use the ‘next’ button to take you to Amy Koenders or click on a name to see what others have created.
To purchase the supplies to make this card, please use this link to take you to my Stampin’ Up! store – look around a bit: Online Exclusives, Kits Collections, 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – like that. And when you shop with me right now, Stampin’ Up! is in the ending stages of Sale-a-bration (Jan-Feb), but when you order prior to Feb 28, you will receive an opportunity to receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! via the Sale-a-Bration offerings.
Sale-a-bration ends soon – Feb 28, 2025 and there are some FAB products you receive FREE with qualified purchases.
For purchases of $60 (level 1) – these items are FREE – click here
For purchases of $120 (level 2) – these items are FREE – click here
To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click here And if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)
When you shop with me and your purchase is $50 or more – you will receive a free giftie valued up to $10 that is a Stampin’ Up! item. You will also receive the monthly tutorial – February is the Delightful Wishes Bundle and it has some really clever ideas!
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:
Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1
Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!
If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you! Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!
Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves
– those who want to run a business and…
– those anywhere in between! Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!
Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the image below to join with me now.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. May you have a beautiful day!
Our family is gathering for a celebratory weekend in a magical place called Mohonk Mountain House. There is a covering of snow that is just beautiful. And it is c-o-l-d. All kinds of activities are offered: ice skating and archery, hiking (guided or unguided), a pool & sauna. As I said, it’s magical.
My card for today is one I made for a minister friend of ours, age 94. He has made such a positive impact on others, a really good man. The card base is Thick Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. I added a layer embossed with the Timber 3D embossing folder, 4 x 5 1/4 and set these aside.
On a Basic White panel I stamped the cross image with fronds in Garden Green ink using the Faith Collection stamp set. Then with the Faith Collection Dies and Country Woods 12×12 DSP, die cut the cross and adhered it to a plain cross then attached both with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Faith Collection stamp set in Highland heather ink and added two Tinsel Gems Three Pack in Fresh Freesia.
I adhered this panel to a Garden Green piece, then Highland Heather as well. I wrapped these with Natural Tones Linen Thread & tied a bow, adhering in place with a glue dot. I added dimensionals to the back and attached to the card base. :O)
For the inside… I pulled another stamp set called Courage & Faith and stamped the sentiment in Memento ink on a Basic White panel, then each of the leafy stamps too. I colored the leaves with Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends, adhered the panel to the inside and the card was complete.
To purchase the supplies to make this card, please use this link to take you to my Stampin’ Up! store – look around a bit: Online Exclusives, Kits Collections, 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – like that. And when you shop with me right now, Stampin’ Up! is in the ending stages of Sale-a-bration (Jan-Feb), but when you order prior to Feb 28, you will receive an opportunity to receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! via the Sale-a-Bration offerings.
Sale-a-bration ends soon – Feb 28, 2025 and there are some FAB products you receive FREE with qualified purchases.
For purchases of $60 (level 1) – these items are FREE – click here
For purchases of $120 (level 2) – these items are FREE – click here
To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click hereAnd if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)
When you shop with me and your purchase is $50 or more – you will receive a free giftie valued up to $10 that is a Stampin’ Up! item. You will also receive the monthly tutorial – February is the Delightful Wishes Bundle and it has some really clever ideas!
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:
Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1
Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!
If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you! Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!
Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves
– those who want to run a business and…
– those anywhere in between! Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!
Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the image below to join with me now.
Thanks for visiting with me today. I’ll try to post a picture or two tomorrow. May you have a beautiful day!
All of a sudden I am in need of sympathy cards and I want them to be somewhat special. I had not played with the Handmade Designs stamp set (FREE when joining as a Demonstrator through Feb 28, 2025) OR the Linked Together Dies. This is a soft feeling card because of the Peach Pie color in the the Blooming Impressions 12×12 DSP (FREE with a $60 purchase through Feb.28, 2025). And I was inspired by the card on page 48 in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog to use the diamond die in this way. I really like how it turned out. The sentiment is from the Hope You Know stamp set, an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE.
So let me tell you how I did this. I stamped the floral image from the Handmade Designs stamp set using two Markers for the ink: Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green, then huffed on the stamp and stamped on Basic White card stock – about 4 x 4 in size. I then took a Peach Pie Marker and followed the edge of the flower stamped to create the second color. For the center of the flower I scribbled with the Daffodil Delight Marker. I die cut the flower using the diamond die, then cut another from plain Basic White card stock – and cut it in half corner to corner in the middle. I attached the stamped piece to the two (now) triangles and set this aside. I cut a piece of the Blooming Impressions 4 x 5 1/4 and adhered it to a Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, then to the Thick Basic White card base (4 14 x 11 scored at 5 1/2). I attached the diamonds that were set aside, directly to the card front. I tied a double bow with Linen Thread and attached it with a glue dot, then added three Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins, also an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. I wanted a sentiment and pulled out the Hope You Know stamp set and with Pebbled Path ink, stamped a scrap of Basic White and fussy cut with paper snips the sentiment. I added dimensionals and added it to the card front.
For the inside, all I did was stamp the sentiment – again from the Hope You Know stamp set and with Pebbled Path ink, on a 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White panel. I added this to the inside of the card – and done!
For the envelope, more of the Blooming Impressions 12×12 DSP was added to the flap & trimmed to fit. For the front of the envelope, I inked just a portion of the flower with the Pumpkin Pie Marker, huffed on it and stamped. I used the Peach Pie Marker as before to add color.
Sale-a-bration like is here – There are two levels of products offered during this time – for purchases of at least $60, Level 1. For purchases of at least $120, Level 2.
Click on the image below to see more about JOINING MY TEAM!
What is a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?
Stampin’ Up! demonstrators are creative consultants who help others learn card making and paper crafting techniques using our high quality products and pre-designed kits. They get early access to the latest products and catalogs, receive discounts, earn commission, and are part of an exciting, global community.
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:
Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1
Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!
If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you! Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!
Another key thought for joining now during Sale-a-bration… you will receive either an extra $30 in free product in your Starter Kit or your choice of two packs of Stampin’ Write Markers and an exclusive stamp set!
Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves
those who want to run a business and…
– those anywhere in between! Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!
Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the link in the image below to join with me now.
To purchase the supplies to make this card, please use this link to take you to my Stampin’ Up! store – look around a bit: Online Exclusives, Kits Collections, 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – like that. And when you shop with me right now, Stampin’ Up! is in the ending stages of Sale-a-bration (Jan-Feb), but when you order prior to Feb 28, you will receive an opportunity to receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! via the Sale-a-Bration offerings.
So now… how to purchase from me..These items can all be purchased through me – and I would appreciate your business! To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click hereAnd if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)
Hi folks! Today is – GAME DAY… are you for the red (Kansas City Chiefs) or green for the Eagles? Because of where I live, the Eagles are the players of choice. :O)
On Thursday evening I learned a friend of mine is on hospice care and it really threw me for a loop. I was shocked and dismayed – and heartbroken. This card is for her…
I combined a couple of Stampin’ Up! items… Winter Meadow DSP and the free during Sale-a-Bration bundle called Heart Shaped. It’s delicate, it’s beautiful and perfect for so many occasions.. Here I used I a heart stamped from paper I created with Blending brushes and several colors. I’ll link to the post here that will give all the info about how to do that. The two small flowers were die cut from that same paper with dies from Heart Shaped Dies.
I began with a Thick Basic White card stock 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 scored on the long side at 4 1/4. Cut layer pieces (here it was Misty Moonlight cs) 3 1/8 x 5 3/8 for the front and 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 for the inside. DSP panels should be 3 x 5 1/4 and 1 x 5 1/4. Adhere the larger DSP panel to the larger card stock piece then secure to the card front. The 1″ strip should be added to a Basic White piece 4 x 5 1/4 for the inside of the card. Cut another piece of Basic White 1 x 3 and score at 1/2″ on one end. This will become the tab for the front ‘flap’. Add this tab to the back of the card stock layer for the inside of the card, centering it top to bottom. Now add this card stock to the inside of the card. It will look like the photo below.
Add the 1″ DSP strip to the right edge of the Basic White layer, then stamp the sentiment.. Here the sentiment is from Everyday Greetings stamp set and stamped in Misty Moonlight ink I also added the stamped heart, twice – once in Pretty in Pink and the second in Moody Mauve stamped off once. Adhere this to the inside of the card.
Now close the card and center the square that attaches to the flap. The layers are Basic White 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, Winter Meadow DSP cut 2 5/8 x 2 5/8. The die c ut heart is attached with tiny dabs of liquid glue. The flowers are attached with a mini dimensional for one and liquid glue for the other. The sentiment is again from Everyday Greetings and stamped in Misty Moonlight ink. It was die cut with a banner die from the Heart Shaped dies, then one end trimmed. This was attached with mini dimensionals.
Unfortunately I do not have a photo of the envelope – ugh! – but I did attach more of the Winter Meadow DSP to the flap, trimmed to fit, then stamped the grouping of flowers in Pretty In Pink ink on the envelope front.
I made three more cards using this same ‘pattern’ but chose different DSP for those and different card stock bases as well.I’ll share those photos below.
To purchase the supplies to make this card, please use this link to take you to my Stampin’ Up! store – look around a bit: Online Exclusives, Kits Collections, 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – like that. And when you shop with me right now, Stampin’ Up! is in the ending stages of Sale-a-bration (Jan-Feb), but when you order prior to Feb 28, you will receive an opportunity to receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! – the Heart Shaped bundle is one of those that qualifies with a $120 order. How fun is that!!!
So now… how to purchase from me..These items can all be purchased through me – and I would appreciate your business! To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click here And if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)
Sale-a-bration ends soon – Feb 28, 2025 and there are some FAB products you receive FREE with qualified purchases.
For purchases of $60 (level 1) – these items are FREE – click here
For purchases of $120 (level 2) – these items are FREE – click here
Use my CURRENT HOST CODEÂ WTGKS9DH
When you shop with me and your purchase is $50 or more – you will receive a free giftie valued up to $10 that is a Stampin’ Up! item. You will also receive the monthly tutorial – January is the Terrific Toadstool and it has some really cute ideas!
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:
Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1
join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:
Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!
If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you! Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!
Another key thought for joining now during Sale-a-bration… you will receive either an extra $30 in free product in your Starter Kit or your choice of two packs of Stampin’ Write Markers and an exclusive stamp set!
Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves
those who want to run a business and…
– those anywhere in between! Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!
Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the link in the image below to join with me now.
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!
Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.
Welcome to Thursday & the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a sketch challenge today & I have chosen to use items in the Wildflower Birthday Suite for my card.
I’ve taken some liberties with the sketch… in lieu of the circle, I used the banner die in the Birthday Celebrations Dies with Peach Pie card stock and behind it is Gold Foil attached to Lost Lagoon card stock for the vertical element. But I am ahead of myself. :O)
The card base is Lost Lagoon 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. The next two layers are Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP 4 x 5 1/4 adhered to Gold Foil 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 and added to the card base with dimensionals. The vertical element is adhered directly to Timeless Plaid with liquid glue. The banner die (used in lieu of the circle for the sketch) is die cut from Peach Pie card stock and attached with dimensionals. The cake is one of the awesome die cuts supplied in the Wildflower Birthday 12×12 Specialty Designer Series Paper. I attached it directly to the banner with liquid glue. The two floral images are also part of the die cuts in the Wildflower 12×12 SDSP and are attached with min i dimensionals. As a final touch, three Party Dots (part of the Wildflower Birthday Suite) were added to the card front,
Because this card is for someone specific… and it’s their 41st birthday :O), I again used stamps & dies in the Birthday Celebration bundle. The sentiments are all stamped in Lost Lagoon ink. The numbers are die cut in both Peach Pie and Gold Foil sheets and adhered offset with liquid glue- all on the Basic White panel 4 x 5 1/4. This piece was added to the Lost Lagoon card base on the inside – and the card was done.
For the envelope front I added elements of the Wildflower 12×12 SDSP with die cuts supplied in the DSP package – and more of the Timeless Plaid 6×6 DSP on the flap.
Now – time to see what others on the hop have prepared for you. Please check the ‘next’ button or click on a name to take ypou around the hop. Enjoy!!! Please see below the list of names to see how to purchase these products from me, how to earn benefits from me and how to join my team.
These items can all be purchased through me – and I would appreciate your business! To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click here And if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)
Use my CURRENT HOST CODE WTGKS9DH
When you shop with me and your purchase is $50 or more – you will receive a free giftie valued up to $10 that is a Stampin’ Up! item. You will also receive the monthly tutorial – January is the Terrific Toadstool and it has some really cute ideas!
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:
Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1
Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!
If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you! Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!
Another key thought for joining now during Sale-a-bration… you will receive either an extra $30 in free product in your Starter Kit or your choice of two packs of Stampin’ Write Markers and an exclusive stamp set!
Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves
those who want to run a business and…
– those anywhere in between! Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!
Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the link in the image below to join with me now.
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!
Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with love.
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