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Nature’s Sweetness Product Premier And A Fun Inking Technique

Jan 7, 2024 | Card Making Techniques, Gallery, Masculine, Quick & Easy, Thank You, Tutorials | 0 comments

I hope you’re enjoying some crafty time this weekend. Here’s another Product Premier Post for your inspiration.

Did you know that the images on the top layers of these cards are cocoa beans? I actually looked up a picture of a cocoa bean and was amazed at the accuracy of Stampin’ Up!’s concept designers’ drawings. The Product Suite I’m showcasing today is called (and appropriately named), Nature’s Sweetness! It’s on pages 40-43 in the new January-April 2024 Mini Catalog.

I’m featuring the Notes of Nature Bundle, and the star of my cards is the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper. This Bundle and patterned paper pack was on top of my Wish List.

You can click on the thumbnail images at the end of this post for the product details.

Card Parts & Pieces

  • I cut a Pecan Pie cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
  • The Pretty Peeacock cardstock layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
  • The cocoa bean patterned paper layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″. You can click on the blue botton below to download the PDF Tutorial for tips on how to cut the patterned paper layers.
  • I stamped the sentiment onto a die cut Deckled Circle.
  • The element cluster under the circle combines three strps of the Faux Leather Trim (part of the Nature’s Sweetness Product Suite), and a Pretty Peacock die cut leaf sprig.
  • I die cut the Pretty Peacock element using one of the dies in the Notes of Nature Bundle.
  • The Pecan Pie ink splatter on the patterned paper layer was my inspiration to add some Pretty Peacock ink splatter.

These cards were quick and easy. There are two sheets of the cocoa bean drawings in the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper. By strategically cutting the patterned paper, you will have 12 card layers. You can coordinate the cocoa bean drawings with cardstock layers, or cut them to create a 3 1/2″ x 5″ note card set. Wouldn’t this be a beautiful gift?

The layer cutting measurements are in the PDF Tutorial below. Click the blue buttonto download a copy.

So, cut a few cocoa bean drawings, add a cardstock layer and a “leather” element cluster, splatter some ink, and celebrate the sweetness of nature!

… the only limitation is your iimagination!

Product Details

Dowload The New January – April 2024 Mini Catalog

Now that you’ve seen the amazing new products in the Mini Catalog, take a look at the Sale-A-Bration Brochure and get even more crafty inspiration. All of the products in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure are free with a qualifying product purchase.

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January Host Code – MB9N2AD9

January Monthly Free Customer Card Kit

  • During the month of Januaryr, with a minimum product purchse of $50.00 from my Online Store, you will receive all of the supplies to create these two cards as I’ve designed them, along with a PDF Tutorial and video tutorial to make the cards along with me.
  • You will need your favorite adhesive and sentiment stamp.
  • To receive this FREE Card Kit, you must use the Host Code above when placing your order.
  • If your order is $150.00 or more, please don’t use the Host Code. You will receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up!, and you will also receive the FREE Card Kit from me.

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Three Easy Card Making Techniques

Dec 17, 2023 | Card Making Techniques, Gallery, Thank You | 2 comments

My Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper thank you card design is a bit out of the ordinaty for me.

Although the card layout is one of my favorites, it’s not typical for me to use an embossing folder, and to distress my layer edges. I also added a little curl to the corner of my layers. This is quite a stretch … all three techniques in one card!

I had fun purting this project together for this post, and encourage each of you to “stretch” your tyical card making designs by trying a technique you haven’t done in a while, or have never tried.

Add a curl to a layer corner using your Bone Folder, or try distressing the edges of a layer. I used one of the blades on my Paper Snips scissors to distress these layers. Slowly scrape the edges of the cardstock with the blade of an open pair of scissors. Work slowly down the edge of the layer breaking the paper fibers with the scissors’ blade. Work slowly and use card moving the blade.

So, let’s make a card!

Parts & Pieces

  • I cut the Night of Navy cardstoc card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″ on the long side.
  • The embossed Night of Navy cardstock layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″. I used the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder.
  • The patterned paper layer is 3″ x 3 1/2″.
  • The Basic White mat layer is 2 1/8″ x 2 3/4″”.
  • The embossed Night of Navy cardstock layer is 2″ x 2 5/8″.
  • The die cut elements are from the Gorgeously Made Dies.
  • I stamped the sentiment with Night of Navy ink.
  • The top layer is embellished with a few Bubble Bath sequins and Sweet Sorbet Mini Metallic Ribbon.

Distressing the edges of the layers took a little time, but for the most part, this card came together quickly. I kept the inside simple by adding a Basic White cardstock writing layer.

So, start with a beautiful piece of patterned paper, add a coordinating card base, cut a few layers, emboss, curl, distress, and create a beautiful card to send gratitude.

… the only limitation is your imagination!

Project Product Details

December Monthly Free Customer Card Kit With Host
Code – UGVBTBBE

  • During the month of December, with a minimum product purchse of $50.00 from my Online Store, you will receive all of the supplies to create these two cards as I’ve designed them, along with a PDF Tutorial.
  • You will need your favorite adhesive and sentiment stamp.
  • To receive this FREE Card Kit, you must use the Host Code above when placing your order.
  • If your order is $150.00 or more, please don’t use the Host Code. You will receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up!, and you will also receive the FREE Card Kit.

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