Peace And Joy – An Iconic Celebration

My card is showcasing more patterns featured in the Iconoc Celebrations Designer Series Paper Pack. This is another simple design you can duplicate quickly and make a bunch using the Iconic Celebrations Suite, or your favorite products.

I am really enjoying this Designer Series Paper. I’ve used only a few of the designs, and each time I go through it, I get inspired for more projects.

Today, I used the Misty Moonlight snowflake design and got a little surprise. There’s a die in the Iconic Imagery Dies that cuts the snowflakes directly from the patterned paper. I always love this feature of the coordinating products.

So, let’s make a card!

  • I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
  • The snowflake card front layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
  • I cut a Basic White cardstock layer 3″ x 3 3/4″ to act as a “frame” for my diagonal patterned paper layers.
  • The pine bough patterned paper layer is 2 5/8″ x 3 1/2″.
  • I cut the striped patterned paper layer 2 1/2″ x 3 3/8″.
  • Tip: It’s always fun to use diagonal offset layers for a card design. I found that if you cut the top layer slightly smaller than the bottom layer, you will be able to easily center one offset layer over the other. (It helps you to create equal distance on all four corners). Take a look at the offset layers on my card.
  • I die cut a few snowflakes from the patterned paper, and die cut the sentiment with dies from the Iconic Imagery Dies.
  • I stamped the sentiment on the inside using images from the Iconic Imagery Stamp Set.
  • For a little sparkle, I added a few of the Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots. They’re one of the proeucts in the Iconic Celebrations Suite.
  • I attached all of the card layers with glue. The snowflakes and sentiment are attached with Dimensionals.

Do you love to cut and match patterned paper? I do. This is one of those designs that easily allows you to do just that.

So, cut a few patterned paper layers, die cut matching elements, add a little sparkle, and crate something to share peace and joy!

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Below are additional Kit details.

  • You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for your glue or tape runner. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
  • The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
  • I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Everyday Details Bundle.
  • You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
  • You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
  • This card kit will be available through July 31st, 2024.
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A Note With Notes Of Nature

I thought I would take a look at the current January – April Mini Catalog to get inspiraion for today’s card. Inspiration came as soon as I saw the card on page 40 of the Mini Catalog.

I changed the base color of the card, but the color combination is what inspired me. Calypso Coral paired with Pebbled Path and Granny Apple Green, along with lots of white space, is striking. I liked it and hope you do, as well.

There are two predominant neutral colors in this card. Adding two bright colors to the neutrals, especially in the card focal point, will always work well.

Take a look at these color combinations, and imagine them on this card design.

So, my alternate color combination for this design is Sweet Sorbet, Pebbled Path, and Pretty Peacock. What’s yours? I think any one of these combinations would be a fun alternative to today’s card.

So, fina some great inspiration, switch up the colors, and create your unique design.

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The March cards are showcasing the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.

  • You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them.
  • The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
  • I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own.
  • You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
  • You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
  • This card kit will be available through March 31st.

Excellent Eggs, Inlay Technique

Here’s a clean and simple card featuring the Excellent Eggs Dies, and the fun “Inlay” technique.

These dies are the perfect tool to have fun with a little bit of “paper inlay”. It’s a technique that allows you to piece the die cuts together (like fitting together puzzle pieces), to create colorful, custom die cut images with the appearance of lots of dimension.

  • If you take a close look at my “Parts & Pieces” photo above, you’ll see that I die cut three eggs using the Excellent Eggs Dies.
  • Once I had the three eggs cut, I mixed the pieces and glued them inside the open sections of the eggs. I “inlaid” the pieces to custom design my eggs!
  • How about die cutting a Glimmer Paper egg. Would’t a little shimmer and sparkle be a pretty accent to a custom egg?
  • It’s a quick and easy technique, and the results are great.
  • By layering the pieces inside the open areas of the eggs, I also created fun texture.
  • Glue the large egg die cut outline to the front of your card base, as shown.
  • Mix the die cut pieces, “inlay” them to their corresponding home in the egg design, and create a custom colored egg!
  • It’s fun and easy. Try it!

I kept my card clean and simple to focus on the technique. When I first saw these Dies, I knew I would use them, not only for Easter, but for lots of little extra touches on other card designs.

What about adding a small border to a die cut circle, or square. Or, adding a border across a card base or layer to create a unique “grounding” layer” for an element cluster. These are just a few uses. There’s more that will come to you as you create your designs.

So, get Excellent Eggs, send Easter Wishes, and use the die cuts to border, decorate, and embellish lots of other projects.

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The March cards are showcasing the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.

  • You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them.
  • The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
  • I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own.
  • You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
  • You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
  • This card kit will be available through March 31st.

A SIP With Notes Of Nature

Today’s project is a loose version of a “SIP” card. “SIP” is an acronym for Stamps, Ink, and Paper.

When I first saw the Notes of Nature Bundle, my thought was to create a stamped collage design. Notes of Nature is the perfect stamp set to create a design like this. I kept the colors toned down and just started stamping. Some of the images are stamped off once to create depth. I added texture with the large Basic White die cut and the Wild Wheat Designer Series Paper layer background.

So, let’s make a card!

  • I cut a Basic White cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
  • The Wild Wheat patterned paper card front layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
  • The Basic White cardstock top layer (the finished stamped layer) is 3 3/4″ x 4 3/4″.
  • I die cut the left edge of the Basic White top layer using the die from the Notes of Nature Dies.
  • I started stamping in the bottom right corner of the white layer using Wild Wheat ink and the large corner stamp. See below.
  • I stamped the leaf image next using Old Olive ink. See below.
  • With Wild Wheat ink, I stamped the grid image on the left side of the layer. See below.
  • Next came the ink splatter. I love ink splatter! I stamped this image on the right side of the grid image.
  • I stamped the ink splatter off once with Moody Mauve ink and stamped it to the left of my leaf image. See below.
  • I trimmed the layer to 3 3/4″ x 4 3/4″, making sure the stamped design would dominate the layer.
  • I die cut the left edge of the layer and stamped the sentiment.

So, find those great background image stamps, pick your favorite colors, and just have fun creating your own design. Add it to a card front, and send someone a smile.

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February Host Code – JYARZNJF

The February cards are showcasing the Everyday Details Dies along with the Delightfuly Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

  • You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them.
  • The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
  • I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamps you already owm.
  • You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
  • You will automatically receive the kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store. When completing your purchase, you MUST use the Monthly Host Code that I provide in every blog post. (Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have).
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A New PDF And So Many Adoring Hearts

Happy crafty weekend! Here’s some inspiration for you. I think you’ll enjoy creating an envelope full of love. This was so much fun to put toether. Further along in this post, there’s a PDF Tutorial you can print. Below is the same design with different Designer Series Paper and colors. Which is your favorite? Enjoy the rest of this post.

In my crafty travels, I saw a die that created a small envelope. Inside and floating out of the envelope, there were flowers. I thought it would be fun to create an envelope, and add floating hearts.

I’m featuring the Adoring Hearts Dies and the Most Adored Designer Series Paper. The DSP is free during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 product purchase.

So, let’s make a card!

Pieces And Parts

  • The Flirty Flamingo cardstock card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
  • The heart patterned paper layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
  • I cut the envelope layer to a 4″ square.
  • The hearts are die cuts from the Adoring Hearts Dies.
  • A few gold embellishments finish the card.

You can download the PDF Tutorial below. It includes detailed assembly instructions and photos.

As I was cutting my die cut hearts, it occurred to me that I could use the single heart die from the Adoring Hearts Dies to die cut the hearts from the Most Adored Designer Series Paper. Take a look at the photo below. A nice surprise.

The Real Red version of this card was actually my first design. The Flirty Flamingo heart patterned paper inspired me to make a color change using the same design.

So, make a few little envelopes, add some floating elements, a lovable sentiment and create a fun card to share.

January Host Code – MB9N2AD9

  • 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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