Take a minute to smell the flowers when you send this special card to someone this Summer. Let them admire the beautiful cherry blossoms and soft colors with the simple words of encouragement. Also, it’s always special when you let them know you are thinking of them. Hand made cards probably mean more today than they did ten years ago because technology is so much easier.
Measurements: • Whisper White: 5.5” x 8.5”, 2” x 4” • Pool Party: 2.5” x 4.25””
Instructions:
1. Fold the larger piece of Whisper White cardstock in half to create the cardbase 2. Stamp the branch in Crumb Cake and the cherry blossoms in Blushing Bride onto the smaller piece of Whisper White cardstock. Stamp the sentiment in Blushing Bride 3. Adhere the stamped piece of Whisper White to the Pool Party cardstock as per the sample 4. The large cherry blossoms should be stamped in Blushing Bride randomly onto the cardfront 5. Add the sentiment on the left side of the cardfront with Stampin’ Dimensionals 6. Lastly, place the smaller rhinestones to the centers of the flowers as desired.
If a friend or family has a baby, you can welcome baby with ducks. Maybe it will be a new approach for you. The Fable Friends stamp set is perfect for special occasions just like this and maybe a few others. You can really be creative with this stamp set and just use your imagination. Just look at the stamp set image below and you decide.
Supplies: Stamps: Fable Friends (148670), Well Said Bundle (148796) Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), Balmy Blue (146982), Highland Heather (146986) Ink: Memento stamp pad (132708) Miscellaneous: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Flirty Flamingo Combo Pack (147278), Balmy Blue Combo Pack (148544), Crumb Cake Combo Pack (144601), Pumpkin Pie Combo Pack (144599), Highland Heather Combo Pack (147276), Mint Macaron Combo Pack (147283), Mango Melody Combo Pack (147945)
Measurements: • Balmy Blue card base: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ plus scrap • Highland Heather: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ plus scrap • Whisper White: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Instructions:
1. First you place and stamp Mama Duck and the babies on Whisper White using Memento stamp pad. 2. Color Mama and the babies using Stampin’ Up! Blends. 3. The ‘welcome’ is cut from Highland Heather scrap using the Well Written Framelits Dies (bundled with the Well Said stamp set). 4. Cut out ‘baby’ from Balmy Blue scrap using the same framelits. 5. Glue words above Mama Duck and the babies using a small amount of the Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I used a toothpick to add the glue to the words. 6. Lastly, layer the Highland Heather onto the base card and then the Whisper White onto the Highland Heather. Then you too can welcome baby with ducks.
First of all, the idea here is to express yourself with this lovely card creation. Additionally, the colors coordinate so well. The Doilies just compliment the background and probably give you an added amount of creativity. I’m always happy to try new things and step out of my comfort zone with a card. Maybe this would be that card for you. So take a chance and express yourself with the Dear Doily stamp set.
Measurements:
• Daffodil Delight: 4 ¼” x 11”, scored at 5 ½”
• Whisper White: 4” x 5 ¼”; 2 1/8” x 3”
• Gingham Gala: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Gorgeous Grape: 2 ¼” x 3 1/8”
• Ribbon (both): 4”
Instructions:
1. First, stamp the sentiment on the small piece of Whisper White cardstock, using Gorgeous Grape Classic Ink. Then stamp smaller doily image randomly to create a background, using Daffodil Delight Classic Ink.
2. Also, add your sentiment piece to the Gorgeous Grape cardstock with your adhesive.
3. Stamp two large doily images onto the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper using Gorgeous Grape Classic Ink. You can use your sentiment piece as a guide—you want it to show at the corners (see picture).
4. Adhere the designer paper to the larger piece of Whisper White cardstock, then adhere this to the Daffodil Delight card base.
5. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the sentiment piece onto the Gingham Gala Designer Paper.
6. Tying both ribbons at the same time, make a knot and adhere this to your sentiment piece using a Mini Glue Dot.
7. Place three Frosted and Clear Epoxy Drops to your sentiment Piece.
8. Lastly, Inside your card (not shown), stamp the second part of the sentiment and enjoy.
There is always a reason to want to send a friend or family member a token to show them how much you care. Additionally, you probably also have a dozen reasons throughout the year to spread some kindness. No matter your reason, everyone can use a “good things better basket”. Just your way of letting them know they make a difference in your life.
• Calypso Coral: 3” x 3” – score 1/2” all 4 sides
• Whisper White: 3” x 3” 2 1/2” x 3 1/2″
• Happiness Blooms DSP: 4” x 8 1/2″
• 5/8”Polka Dot Tulle Whisper White Ribbon – 12”
Instructions:
• Snip the little flaps up to the score lines
• Add Mini Glue Dot on all 4 sides and fold into a box
• Adhere Tear & Tape around box edge
• Put Tear & Tape on one short side of designer paper
• Peel top off Tear & Tape and wrap the designer paper around the box and peel the top off Tear & Tape along the short edge and close up basket/bag
• Use 1/2″ Circle Punch to create a hole for the ribbon
• Thread Tulle Ribbon through hold and tie bow
• Cut label using Wonderful Floral Framelit and 3” x 3” Whisper White. Stamp greeting with Memento ink
• Stamp butterflies with Memento on 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Whisper White.
• The inside of the butterfly is stamped with Calypso Coral ink stamped off once
• Punch out butterflies – stamp body with Memento ink
• Attach to label with Dimensionals, then attach label to basket/bag with Dimensionals
I want to bring you a purple beauty card today. This card was created with a variety of products to bring this beautiful look to life. The ribbon on top is what attracts my eyes to the purple beauty card. The Basic Jewels enhance the look and give you that special pop! Color changing is also easy for a card like this.
Supplies: Stamp Sets –All That You Are Cling Stamp Set [148664] Card Stock – Highland Heather Cardstock [146986], Vellum Card Stock [101856], Whisper White Card Stock [100730] Stamp Pads – Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103], Versamark Pad [102283], Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276], Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] Accessories – Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213], Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220], White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132], Embossing Buddy [103083], Heat Tool [129053], Pretty Label Punch [143715]
Measurements:
Highland Heather card stock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Gingham DSP: 4 x 5 1/2
Vellum: 3 1/2 x 4 2/3
Whisper White: scrap for punched sentiment, 4 x 5 1/4 for the inside of the card
Instructions:
Rub Embossing Buddy over vellum, ink up flower image with Versamark and stamp on vellum
Sprinkle white embossing powder on stamped image and heat set
Color the image on vellum from the back with blends (You can also use regular markers)
Adhere the Gingham DSP to the card base and then adhere the stamped vellum over that to the card base
Stamp the sentiment with Highland Heather ink on Whisper White card stock and punch out using the Pretty Label Punch, adhere to card base with dimensionals.
Using the Highland Heather blends color the ribbon and rhinestones, attach rhinestones to the card.
Tie a bow with ribbon and adhere to card
Add sentiment to Whisper White cardstock and attach to the inside of the card.
Today is the last day to subscribe to receive the new Earthy Spring kit from Paper Pumpkin. This May kit also includes a new In-Color that will be released in the 2019-2020 annual catalog. You will find some some birds in that kit as well. Remember, this kit has been inspired by Shelli to give you some wonderful inspiration. The kit is called Hugs from Shelli and will land in a mailbox near you towards the end of the month. For now, you can enjoy a sneak peek from Shelli below as she unveils one of the card designs you can find in the kit.
The elegant designs are going to be wonderful. If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you don’t need to do anything. If you are not a subscriber and would like Hug From Shelli May Paper Pumpkin kit, you can subscribe here today. This is the last day you can subscribe for this earthy Spring kit designed by Shelli especially for you. One of my favorite features is the new In-Color. It looks like it’s so soft and rich.
Paper Pumpkin is a wonderful alternative for people that want to craft fast, are new to stamping or have trouble coming up with creative ideas for cards and projects. I have found that the more I put together Paper Pumpkin cards, the more inspiration will come to me. Let Paper Pumpkin get you inspired.
So if you want to give it a try, subscribe here by May 10th and get your hugs from Shelli.
Stella MacKay
Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! since 2002.
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