If you have followed my past designs you have probably caught on that I have two favorite Stampin' Up! color combinations: Night of Navy/Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie/any pink.... any!! So it is no big surprise that I am combining the Pumpkin Pie and the new SU color Pretty in Pink for today's creation.
The Spotlight on Nature dies can be used for any stamp set, any design since they are not directly related to the images in the coordinating stamp set. They are decorative circles that offer such great versatility. I love when I can buy something and can use it for so many projects.
And the inside becomes and added surprise!
Items Used:
Spotlight on Nature stamp set
Spotlight on Nature Dies
Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink
Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
Inks:
Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper/Dimensions:
Pretty in Pink Cardstock: 7" x 4¼", scored at 5½" ; 1½" x 4¼"
2024-2026 InColor DSP: 1¼" x 4" (x 2)
Basic White Cardstock: 4" x 4" (x 2); 3½" x 3½"
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock: 4" x 4" (x 2)
I created a link that has everything you need to make this card in one convenient click. Click HERE and you will have the opportunity to remove anything from the cart that you already have on hand.
Cutting the dies is what takes the most time on this card. ( I did this design for a Sip and Stamp and did A LOT of die cutting to prep!!!) But after that, it all comes together so beautifully, Check out the video instructions:
I'm hanging in Cape May, NJ this week as my husband attends some work-related conferences.
Have you seen the Seaside Wishes bundle from the new Stampin' Up! catalog?? Where else can I sit and create while watching the dolphins play in the ocean?? This was the perfect time to make some "beachy" cards and I love the simple elegance that the Twisted Easel Card brings to any theme. Let me show you how easy it is to create this fun fold!
·Miscellaneous: Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108);
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (149653)
Measurements:
Summer Splash CS: 9½” x 4”, scored at 4”, scrap
·Basic Beige CS: 3¾” x 3¾” (x 2), scrap
·Country Woods DSP: (Blue piece) 3¾” x 3¾”, (Wood plank) 3¾” x 1¼”
·Basic White CS: scrap
Instructions:
Score the Summer Splash CS
at 4”, then score the 4” x 4” flap diagonally.
(shown on Basic White cardstock so you can see the score lines)
Cut one piece of Basic Beige
diagonally. Stamp the sand in Crumb Cake ink then adhere to either side of the
diagonal scoreline.
3.
Cut the blue piece of
Country Woods DSP diagonally. Tear the DSP to expose the white. Adhere to
either side of the diagonal scoreline, over the stamped Basic Beige CS.
On Basic Beige CS scrap,
stamp the sand dollar in Crumb Cake ink and stamp the large and small starfish
in Pecan Pie ink. Die cut all, then emboss the sand dollar. Die cut the other
shell from the Basic White CS scrap. Die cut the seaweed from the Summer Splash
CS.
Adhere the shell, the
seaweed and sand dollar to the lower halfof the diagonal scoreline. Add
the large starfish with the mini Stampin’ dimensional.
Stamp the sand on the second
piece of Basic Beige CS with Crumb Cake ink and add your sentiment in Pecan Pie
ink. Adhere to the inside, along the left side. Adhere the strip of Country
Woods DSP along the right side.
Add the small starfish using
the mini Stampin’ dimensional so that it will prop the diagonal flap up.
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Grab your supplies and we'll make this in just 5 minutes!
The Layering Florals 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!® is truly the star of the show. The images are so details and deep that they jump off the paper. Add some simple punches and you have a quick, easy and elegant card for any occasion. Let's get our supplies together!
Items Used:
Layering Florals 3D Embossing Folder
Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set
Hexagon Punch
Boughs Punch
Any White Ribbon
Pretty In Pink Stampin' Blends marker
Blending Brush
Inks:
Pretty in Pink
Shaded Spruce
Berry Burst
** In the video I told you we would use Shy Shamrock..... just kidding!!!
Paper/Dimensions:
Pretty in Pink: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"
Shy Shamrock Cardstock : 4⅛" x 5⅜" plus scrap
Basic White Cardstock: 4" x 5¼" plus scrap
Shaded Spruce Cardstock: scrap
I am not going to lie, this was not one of my best videos, but the card is so fun and easy, I didn't want to delete it! I will look back at it in 5 years and shake my head, I hope.
Check out the video here:
Here are a few other cards made using the same technique.
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This is not quite a "5-minute" card but the little bit of extra time is worth it! And once you get rolling, you can make several of these in a jiffy!
There are some beautiful stampset and dies heading our way in the new May-April 2024 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. As a demo, I get to order in advance and I love this perk. The other perk of being a demo is the amazing community of women (and men) that surround us. When my kids were little, my world revolved around them...just keeping them alive was a full time job, but I had a full time job too! This didn't allow a lot of time to garner friendships or even sustain the friendships I had in my younger years. When the kids left the house, I felt a void. Don't get me wrong, the husband and dogs were great, but I needed more. The Stampin' Up! community has been such a blessing to my life. It really is about more than inks and stamps. Many of these ladies have become my best friends. Why am I telling you this sappy story? Stampin' Up! has a special "join" offer starting on May 1st and I am extending the invitation to join our community - not just for the discounts, but for the friendships. **See more info about the special offer at the bottom.
Okay, but for now, let's put the tissues away and get on with this card!
Items Used: Country Flowers Stampset Thoughtful Wishes Dies Country Woods DSP Stampin' Blends (Calypso Coral, Balmy Blue, Bronze and Shy Shamrock)
Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins
(*once the new catalog goes "live" on May 1st, I will add a link to shop for these items!)
Inks:
Tuxedo Black Memento
Pecan Pie
Calypso Coral
Paper/Dimensions: Early Espresso Cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" Petal Pink Cardstock: ¼" x 4" (x2) Country Woods DSP:
Lightest Design = 2" x 4"
White/Gray Wood plank Design= 1½" x 4" (x2)
Blue Wood Design= 1½" x 4" (x2)
Here is the video showing you how easy it all comes together - and get a sneak peek of the Country Wood DSP!
I love how easy it is to create a rustic, yet elegant card using the tearing technique!
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I can't believe that my last post was in October!!! It has been a very busy last quarter of the year with craft fairs, Christmas special orders and, well, life!!! I shared how to make magnetic bookmarks in my in-person Sip and Stamp in October and they loved them! So I made some other designs and added them to my craft fair stash. They make a great gift for kids, adults, teachers, book clubs, church groups - really, anyone who can read. But, the best part is that my cousin decided to raise money for a local animal rescue this Christmas, Animals Matter of Clearfield County. As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I get to preorder from the upcoming catalog (Jan-April 2024) and had already ordered the Doggone Friendly stamp (photo below). To help raise funds, I sold the dog bookmarks for $3 each (42 of them so far) and gave all the money to the organization. Why am I telling you this?? Because you can do this for your local organizations too! Let me show you how!
Look at the adorable faces on the Doggone Friendly stampset!
Bee Mine Designer Series Paper
Bee My Valentine stampset
Items Used/Dimensions:
Bee My Valentine Bookmark
Bee My Valentine Stampset (available to order on 1/4/2024)
Sweet Sorbet Cardstock - 2" x 8½", folded at 4¼"
Daffodil Delight Cardstock (for punching)
Bee Mine DSP - 1⅞" x 4 (available to order on 1/4/2024)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Crushed Curry Ink
2" Circle Punch
Magnetic Vent Covers (sold at hardware stores)
Doggone Friendly Bookmark
Doggone Friendly Stampset (available to order on 1/4/2024)
Nine Lives Stampset (retired)
Copper Clay Cardstock - 2" x 8½", folded at 4¼"
Early Espresso Cardstock (for punching)
Very Vanilla Cardstock - 1⅞" x 4 (available to order on 1/4/2024)
Early Espresso Ink
Copper Clay Ink
2" Circle Punch
1⅜" Circle Punch
Magnetic Vent Covers (sold at hardware stores)
Some suggestions:
~Don't put anything bulky (rhinestones, etc) on the part that will be in the book.
~Watch the video for the easiest way to apply the magnets!
~Adhere the DSP to the front of the bookmark BEFORE you apply the magnet to the inside! (Trust me, much easier!!)
~Adhere the circle LAST!
Here is the video showing how all this comes together:
Here are some other bookmarks made using the same process.
The All About Autumn paper is sold out, but many didn't know what to do with the "library" images. If you don't have any, reach out on the Facebook groups for some leftover pieces! The book stamp is from Make It Happen and the sentiment is from Best Chapter.
The paper is from Bee Mine DSP and the stampset is Bee My Valentine. These items are available starting 1/4/2024 in the Jan-April 2024 catalog.
I used the Brick and Mortar 3D embossing folder for the bricks and sponged it with Early Espresso. I used the Suit and Tie Dies fort he middle one. The key paper came from a retired DSP (can't remember the name). Just look through your paper stash and see what works!
Here are some others I made and sold at my craft fairs.
We are inching our way to the end of the year and it is time to start making calendars. These make great gifts for everyone! And they are so simple to make...Shhhhh!!! Don't tell anyone!
Items Used:
Tear-off mini calendar
Sticky notepad
Simply Scored
2" Circle Punch
2⅜" Circle Punch
Ink:
Berry Burst
Paper/Dimensions:
Berry Burst Cardstock: 11" x 4¼" , score along the long side at 5½" and 8¼"
Berry Burst Cardstock : 5½" x 4¼"
Lemon Lolly Cardstock: 3¼" x 3¼", 3¼" x 2½"
Lemon-Lime Twist Cardstock: to punch larger circle
Basic White: to punch smaller circle
Bright and Beautiful DSP: 5¼" x 4" (will need two coordinating patterns)
Stampet:
Ridiculously Awesome (retired)
Here is the video showing how quickly this all comes together. Really, you can make several of these in a jiffy!
I would love your feedback on this project. What are your thoughts?? Do you prefer to see 5 minute cards or projects?
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The All About Autumn paper is so beautiful on the front and the back. Let me show you how to cut it to get more cards from those gorgeous pieces! You will be making 3 cards in the time it takes to make one!
Items Used:
Autumn Leaves dies
All About Autumn DSP
Paper/Dimensions:
Copper Clay Cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (x 2)
Early Espresso Cardstock : 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"
See more pics below of the "stepped up" version and a notecard!
I love polka-dots!! If you see me in person, chances are good that I am wearing polka-dots or leopard print. No joke! Let's make a quick and easy card using the Dots and Spots die to create a stencil. It will just take 5 minutes!
Items Used:
Biggest Wish stampset
Dots and Spots Die
Blending Brush
Inks:
Berry Burst
Tuxedo Black Memento
Paper/Dimensions:
Thick Basic White: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"; 5¼" x 4" for stencil
Here is a link to find all the items needed - CLICK HERE
Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.
If you want to step this up and still keep it simple, just add some matting.
Did you get the Trucking Along stampset from Stampin' Up!®? It is an "Online Exclusive" that sold out quickly but then returned. The punch is still sold out until mid-October, but grab the stampset while you can!!!!! This technique is quick and easy.... I actually got the idea from looking at a necklace. Weird, I know. I don't even pretend to be normal. The nice part is that you can substitute any stampset and any nesting dies ~versatility at its finest!! Let's get started!
Items Used:
Trucking Along stampset Layering Circle Dies (retired)
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend Markers
Pecan Pie Stampin' Blend Markers
Inks:
Real Red
Garden Green
Crushed Curry
Tuxedo Black Memento
Paper/Dimensions:
Blueberry Bushel: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"; 3½" x 3½"
Basic White: 3½" x 4¾"
Click the convenient link for all the products HERE.
Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.
Here are some other cards using the same technique.
