Sep 29, 2019 | birds, Card Tutorial, Fall, Flowers, Friends |
As we approach the holidays, we are inclined to give thanks and spread some holiday cheer. Here is a card that will help you to inspire those you love. This card was created using the Shimmer Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper. This card is perfect because it looks so detailed and in reality, it’s very easy to put together. It always helps this time of year to have projects that can be assembled with ease. 
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Supplies:
Card Stock (CS) – Early Espresso (119686); Bermuda Bay CS (131197); Whisper White (100730); Mango Melody (146989)
Misc. – Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper (149611); Sweet Silhouettes Dies (149541); Pearl Basic Jewels (144219); Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends (147945); Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082): Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Measurements:
• Early Espresso CS: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored in half at 4-1/4”
• Bermuda Bay CS: 5-1/4” x 4”
• Whisper White CS: 5-1/4” x 4”
• Mango Melody CS: 1 piece for die cutting
• Specialty Paper: 5-1/4” x 4”
Instructions:
1. Die cut the word inspire from a piece of Mango Melody CS.
2. Glue the specialty paper (white side up) onto the Bermuda CS layer.
3. Glue the Bermuda Bay CS layer onto the front of the card base.
4. Using a black marker, fill in the eye of the bird.
5. Glue the die cut word onto the specialty paper layer.
6. Color 3 pearls using a Mango Melody Blends marker, and apply them onto the specialty paper layer.
7. Glue the Whisper White CS onto the inside of the card base.
Jul 27, 2019 | birds, Flowers, Friendship, Get Well, Stampin Up, thinking of you, Tutorial, Uncategorized |
You can send little birdie wishes with this stamp set and suite. Snail mail is always wonderful, but it’s extra special when you send your friendship across the miles. You can even send it next door, the meaning is the same. Everyone loves to open their mailbox to a beautiful card.
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Supplies:
Stamps: Free as a Bird Cling (149468)
Paper: Petal Pink (146985); Balmy Blue (146982); Gray Granite (146983);Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708): Versamark (102283) Stampin’ Blends – Gray Granite Combo (149537); Balmy Blue Combo (148544)
Other: Stitched Nested Labels Dies (149638);Whisper White 5/8” Flax Ribbon (148764);Pearl Basic Jewels (144219); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL adhesive (104332; Mini Glue Dots (103683); Heat Tool (129053) Die Cutting Machine
Measurements:
Petal Pink – 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scored at 4 ¼” to form card base
Gray Granite – 4 7/8” x 3 5/8”
Balmy Blue – 3 ½” x 2”
Whisper White – 2 ½” x 2 ¼”
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper – 4 ¾” x 3 ½”; 5” x 2 ¾”
Instructions:
1. Fold Petal Pink cardstock in half to form card front.
2. Glue the DSP (4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″) to the Gray Granite layer.
3. Glue both pieces to the front of the card.
4. Cut out the 4 1/4″ (length) Stitched Nested Labels Die from the DSP (5″ x 2 3/4″) and pop up in the middle of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Cut out the 3 1/4″ (length) Stitched Nested Labels Die from the Balmy Blue cardstock.
6. Stamp the sentiment on the Balmy Blue in Versmark ink, apply Whisper White Emboss Powder and heat set. Glue the label to the DSP label towards the right end.
7. Stamp the bird image in Tuxedo Memento ink and colour with Balmy Blue and Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends.
8. Fussy cut the bird and pop up on the left side of the Balmy Blue label.
9. Cut the salvage edge off the Flax ribbon and pull a few loose threads. Tie in a bow and glue dot to the upper right corner of the Balmy Blue label.
10. Add a few pearls to the Balmy Blue label
Jul 12, 2019 | birds, Flowers, Friends, Friendship, Stampin Up, Summer, Tutorial |
Think about creating a card like this that has your friendship birds right on top. Create your own color scheme and let them set the mood for your card. The sentiments can be whatever you choose. It’s a simple card that gets the point across. Friendship is always hard to express, but this card will speak for you.
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Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set (149468);
Cardstock – Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock (115318); Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
Stamp Pads – Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad (147115)
Misc. – Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372); Petal Pink 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon (149441); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
Measurements:
· Soft Suede: 4 1/4” x 11”
· Whisper White: Scrap for Stitched Circle Die
· DSP: 4” x 5 1/4” and 3” x 4 3/4” and scrap to cut the flowers and birds from
Instructions:
1. Score Soft Suede cardstock at 5 1/2″; fold to create the card base.
2. Attach the DSP to card front and stamp the sentiment with Soft Suede ink
3. Tie ribbon around card into a bow
4. Cut a Stitched Circle from Whisper White card stock
5. Lastly, cut Bird and Flower images from DSP and attach to die cut circle, trim the bird along the edge of the die-cut but let the stems and flower hang over the edge. Attach circle with dimensionals and let your friendship birds be the focal point.
