Mar 12, 2020 | Friendship, New Products, sentiment, Spring |
What a great way to let that special someone know you are thinking of them. The card has such a cute sentiment and images. The embellishments enhance the colors and help bring out the focal point of the card. It’s also a great first time card.T
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Supplies:
• Stamp Sets: Make a Splash (151708- host set)
• Cardstock: Bermuda Bay (131197), Shimmery White (101910)
• Ink: Pool Party (147107), Grapefruit Grove (147142), Gray Granite (147118), Granny Apple Green (147095), Mint Macaron (147106)
• Tools & Accessories: Stamparatus (146276), Metallic Baker’s Twine & Sequins Combo Pack (152314- SAB), Aquapainter (103954), Classic Label Punch (141491), Mini Dimensionals (144108)
Measurements:
• Card Base: 5 ¼” x 8 ½”
• Cardstock #2: 5 3/8” x 4 1/8”
Instructions:
• Cut Bermuda Bay base & score in half at 4 ¼”
• Stamp fishbowl using Gray Granite
• Stamp seaweed in Granny Apple Green and Mint Macaron. Stamp fish using Grapefruit Grove.
• Watercolor water using aquapainter and Pool Party
• Tie Baker’s Twine around Shimmery White
• Stamp sentiment using Mint Macaron & punch out with Classic Label Punch
• Pop up using Mini Dimensionals
• Glue Shimmery White to card base
• Embellish with sequins and let them know you are thinking of them.
Feb 25, 2020 | Bundles, Card Tutorial, Friendship, Tutorial |
You can create this greatest by far card with the Clubhouse stamp set. It’s another card I’m showcasing using that stamp set. There always seems to be a shortage of male themed cards and I’m so happy that there are a few more options now. The colors alone are perfect for the men in your life.
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Supplies:
• Stamp Sets – Clubhouse (151583)
• Card Stock (CS) – Crushed Curry (131199); Garden Green (102584); Poppy Parade (119793); Whisper White Thick (140272); Whisper White (100730)
• Ink Pads – Garden Green (147089); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Golf Club Dies (151580); Absolutely Argyle 3d Embossing Folder (151590); Country Club Designer Series Paper (151314); Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130); Country Club Twine Combo Pack (151318); Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (131527)
Measurements:
• Garden Green CS: 3-1/4” x 4-3/4”; plus scraps for die cutting
• Crushed Curry CS: scrap for die cutting
• Poppy Parade CS: 3” x 4-1/2”
• Whisper White CS: 2-1/2” x 2-1/4”
• Whisper White Thick CS: scraps for die cutting
• DSP: 3-1/4” x 1-1/2”
Instructions:
1. Burnish the fold in the note base using a Bone Folder.
2. Emboss the Poppy Parade CS layer using the Absolutely Argyle 3D embossing folder.
3. Glue the Poppy Parade CS layer onto the Garden Green CS layer.
4. Glue the DSP layer onto the Poppy Parade CS layer.
5. Glue the Whisper White CS layer over the DSP layer.
6. Tie Garden Green twine around the layers and tie in a knot on the front.
7. Glue the Garden Green CS layer onto the front of the card base.
8. Stamp the sentiment twice in Garden Green ink onto a scrap of Whisper White Thick CS.
9. Die cut one sentiment using the crest shaped die.
10. Die cut the second sentiment using the banner shaped die.
11. Die cut a large golf ball from a scrap of Whisper White Thick CS.
12. Die cut a tee from a scrap of Crushed Curry CS.
13. Die cut 5 grass clumps from a scrap of Garden Green CS.
14. Cover the die cut golf ball with Versamark ink, then cover it with clear embossing powder, then heat emboss it.
15. Glue 2 Garden Green CS grass clumps onto the Whisper White CS layer.
16. Adhere the golf ball, tee, and remaining grass clumps onto the Whisper White CS layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
17. Glue the crest shaped sentiment onto the Poppy Parade CS layer.
18. Adhere the banner sentiment over the crest shaped sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Feb 24, 2020 | Card Tutorial, Friends, Friendship, Tutorial |
Spring is a great time to acknowledge friendships with those you love. This is a beautiful card created with the Grace’s Garden Bundle. The words are right there in the sentiment and help you to express what you need to say. These are the ties that bind.
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Supplies:
· Stamp Sets – Grace’s Garden Bundle (English) [153789], Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [148190]
· Card Stock – Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] , Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102482]
· Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708], Smoky Slate [147113], Highland Heather [147103], Crumb Cake [147116], Grapefruit Grove [147142], Real Red [147084], Daffodil Delight [147094], Bermuda Bay [147096], Pear Pizzazz [147104]
· Misc. – Stamparatus [146276] , Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430], Snail Adhesive [104332], Mini Glue Dots [103683], Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326], Detailed Trio Punch [146320], Aqua Painters [103954], Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
Measurements:
· Real Red – 8 ½” x 5 ½”
· Whisper White: 4” x 5 ¼”, plus piece for die cuts
Instructions:
1. Fold Real Red card stock in half to create card base. Round top and bottom corners with Detailed Trio Punch.
2. Place 4” x 5 ¼” piece of Whisper White card stock on Stamparatus. Using Black Memento ink pad, stamp fence, flowers and sentiment. On scrap piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp fence, flowers, cat and bird. Colour images with Aqua Painters and ink pads. Round top and bottom of card stock with Detailed Trio Punch and use SNAIL to adhere to card front.
3. On scrap piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp fence, flowers, cat and bird. Colour images with Aqua Painters and ink pads. Cut with coordinating dies and place on card with Stampin’ Dimensionals *Stagger the die-cuts slightly when placing on card.
4. Stamp butterflies images from “Enjoy Life” set with Highland Heather ink pad.
5. Add Clear Wink of Stella to butterflies, flowers and bird. Then you can acknowledge friendships too.
Feb 6, 2020 | Card Tutorial, Friends, Friendship |
What is better than an international adventure? Sending someone thoughts of an international adventure. The card below is a beautiful dream to many. It can bring a smile to their face. I love the soft colors and rainbow highlighting the tower.
All images © 1990-2020 Stampin’ Up!®
Supplies:
· Stamp Sets – Parisian Beauty Cling Stamp Set (English) [151466] , Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set [149457]
· Card Stock – Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] , Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146990]
· Stamp Pads – Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] , Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] , Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] , Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad [147097]
· Misc. – Stamping Sponges [141337] , Stamparatus [146276] , Snail Adhesive [104332], Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] , Take Your Pick [144107], Paper Trimmer [152392]
Measurements:
· Whisper White: 11” x 4 ¼”; and 3 ¾” x 5”
· Granny Apple Green – 4” x 5 ¼”
Instructions:
1. Fold 11” x 4 ¼” Whisper White card stock in half to create card base. Glue Granny Apple Green layer on top.
2. Use post-it notes or scrap paper to mask off 3 ¾” x 5” Whisper White layer. Use sponge to add Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo and Coastal Cabana inks. Remove masks.
3. Use Stamparatus and Stazon ink pad to stamp tower, sentiment and birds. Glue layer to card front.
4. Use Take Your Pick tool to add a Champagne Rhinestone on Eiffel Tower.
Enjoy your beautiful card and share with those you love
Jan 30, 2020 | Card Tutorial, Flowers, Friendship, Spring, Tutorial |
Nothing says Spring more than poppies. Wouldn’t you agree? Soft colorful flowers always make me think of Spring and all the things on the horizon.
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Supplies:
· Peaceful Moments Stamp Set (151595)
· Card Stock – 151324Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (151324); Poppy Parade (119793); Basic Black (121045); Whisper White (100730)
· Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Versa Mark (102283)
· Stampin’ Blends – Stampin’ Blend Dark Poppy Parade (146879)
· Misc. Painted Labels Dies (151605); Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325); Whisper White ¼” Crinkle Ribbon (151326); Embossing Buddy (10308); Fine-Tip Glue (138309); Heat Tool (129053)
Measurements:
• Poppy Parade (5 ½ x 8 ½)
• Basic Black (1 ¾ x 3 ¾)
• Whisper White (4 x 5 ¼)
• Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (4 x 5 ¼)
Instructions :
1. Fold a piece of Poppy Parade Cardstock in half to create card base.
2. Glue the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper to the card front.
3. Color the Whisper White ¼ Crinkle Ribbon with the Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blend and let dry (it dries very quickly).
4. Wrap the ribbon around the cardfront twice and tie in a bow at the right-hand edge of the card.
5. Cut out the Basic Black Cardstock with the smaller label from the Painted Labels Dies.
6. Rub the Embossing Buddy across the Basic Black Cardstock.
7. Stamp the “thank you” on the label with Versamark Ink.
8. Pour the Stampin’ Emboss White Powder over the tag and tap of the excess.
9. Heat set the powder till glossy.
10. Adhere the label to the cardfront to the left-hand side of the bow with Dimensionals.
11. Adhere some of the Peaceful Poppies Sequins around the words with the Fine-Tip Glue.
12. Glue the Whisper White Cardstock to the inside of the card and stamp your greeting in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
Create a variety of soft colorful flowers for all your occasions.
Jan 17, 2020 | Card Tutorial, Friends, Friendship, New Products, Stampin Up |
Pandas are always easy to love. This beautiful image is adorable. It’s a great image for any card you want to send to encourage those you love.
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Supplies:
· Stamp Sets – Wildly Happy (149408)
· Card Stock – Whisper White (100730), Thick Whisper White (140272)
· Stamp Pads –Pear Pizzazz (147104), Pool Party (147107), Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147942)
· Misc. – Sponge Daubers (133773), Stitched Shapes Dies (145372) Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103579)
Measurements:
· Thick Whisper White 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
· Whisper White –4” x 5 ¼”, scrap
Instructions:
1. Crop largest stitched square from white, use Sponge Daubers to add Pool Party to the top and Pear Pizzazz to the bottom, blending to the center
2. Stamp panda image in Memento, color with Basic Black Blends, fussy cut and add to square with dimensionals.
3. Add this to the white layer with dimensionals and then to the card base.
4. Stamp sentiment in Memento in the bottom right corner.
