Today’s card is a CASE (acronym for “Copy And Selectively Edit”), from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. The Covered In Sunshine stamp set coordinates with the Beautiful Shapes Dies (Annual Catalog), which I have. I didn’t put much thought into getting these stamps, not only because I had the matching dies, but I love these sentiments. There are three large, mixed font, thoughtful and heartfelt sentiments, a sun, two shooting stars and a small “bright” star.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Basic White card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″.
The Night of Navy cardstock layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The Basic White mat layer is 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″.
I cut the Designer Series Paper layer (from the “Enjoy The Journey” DSP pack) 3 3/4″ x 5″.
The sentiment is stamped with Night of Navy ink and die cut with one of the dies from the Beautiful Shapes Dies.
I used two circle dies to create the moon.
I die cut a full circle first, then used a smaller circle to cut into my original circle to create the “crescent” shape.
The stars are die cuts from my Stitched Stars dies.
I attached the sentiment and moon to my card fromt with Dimensionals.
So, fina a “starry sky” piece of patterned paper, create a crescent moon, add a sentiment and a few stars, and create a card full of good wishes and gratitude to send to someone special.
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Today’s post is about two-step stamping with the Two-Toned Flora stamp set. My card evolved from the double stamped flowers featured here. The Two-Toned Flora stamp set has no sentiments. It includes 12 flower images designed for stamping in two steps. There are 6 flower base layer images and 6 flower detail images. If you look at the three flowers I stamped, you can see how both a base stamp and a detail stamp make one flower image.
In the card above, I stamped the large flower with Orchid Oasis ink using the flower base stamp.
Then, I stamped the detail image over the flower base with Starry Sky ink (a darker shade in a similar color family).
The smaller flower on the right is stamped the same way, using Petal Pink ink for the base and Calypso Coral ink for the detail.
The small flower at the bottom of the frame is stamped with the same ink – Fresh Freesia.
I stamped the base using Fresh Freesia ink, then stamped the detail using Fresh Freesia ink. The detail in this flower is stamped three times with the ink. (My Stamparatus made this very easy).
This process made the detail darker and worked beautifully to highlight the flower detail image.
You can use the same process with any color.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
One look at the “Parts & Pieces” image above, you can see I switched the design a bit from start to finish.
I originally used a pattern from the Fancy Flora DSP. When I put the layers and elements together, I thought the patterned paper (although beautiful), took attention away from my flowers. It was an easy fix… I simply removed the patterned paper layer.
The card base is Basic White Thick cardstock cut 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
I cut the Starry Sky cardstock layer 3 3/4″ x 4 5/8″.
The Basic White top layer measures 3 5/8″ x 4 1/2″. This size is perfect for the oval heart die frame.
I die cut the oval frame using Basic White Thick cardstock.
The flower cluster is attached with glue.
The sentiment is stamped with Orchid Oasis ink and fussy cut.
I embellished with a few Orchid Oasis Matte Dots.
So, make the Two-Toned Flora stamp set your “two-step” stamping go to, experiment with dark and light ink shades, die cut the flowers, and create something to send happy thoughts to someone special.
From now through February 28th, with a product purchase of $50.00 (before shipping and tax), you will receive a FREE Mini Card Kit along with a Video Tutorial link and Project Sheet to help you assemble the cards. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiments and assemble.
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Today’s card is all about creating with Designer Series Paper. The “Enjoy the Journey” Designer Series Paper is graphically beautiful! This paper pack was just added to the Sale-A-Bration promotion. It’s free with a $50 product purchase. I paired the Designer Series Paper with the “Greatest Journey” Bundle which is in the new Mini Catalog on page 58. You canclick here to download a virtual copy of the catalog.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Basic White card base 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
The Night of Navy card layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I strategically cut the “Enjoy The Journey” Designer Series Paper layer 3 3/4″ x 5″.
The DSP layer is cut so the highest point of the mountain is away from the mountain climber. The paper is stunning!
I stamped the sentiment directly onto the patterned paper with Night of Navy ink.
The subtle “full moon” image on top of the patterned paper is stamped with White pigment ink.
The mountain climber and small hill at the bottom of the card layer are die cut using Night of Navy cardstock.
These dies are part of the “Greatest Journey” Bundle.
The Inside
I stamped the inside sentiment with Night of Navy ink and added the stamped stars to embellish.
The strip of patterned paper at the bottom of the inside is 1/4″ x 4 1/4″.
There are beautiful desigs in this patterned paper that allow you to create scenes of adventure and also tranquility. Remember, the paper is free. You can purchase the Bundle and add the paper pack.
This is only one of the scenes you can create with the Bundle and paper. There’s much more you can do with the set. Take a look at the catalog images (page 58 and 59). The inspiration is amazing!
So, treat yourself to the “Greatest Journey” Bundle, add the Designer Series Paper, and create quick and easy life adventure and floral scenes of encouragement and gratitude to send to someone special.
From now through February 28th, with a product purchase of $50.00 (before shipping and tax), you will receive a FREE Mini Card Kit along with a Video Tutorial link and Project Sheet to help you assemble the cards. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiments and assemble.
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“CAS” is an acronym for Clean And Simple. A clean and simple card design has certain criteria – lots of white space, few or no layers, and little or no embellishments. I may hvae gone a little over the top with my sparkling sequins, but don’t you think a pretty rainbow in the clouds should sparkle and shine?
I’m showcasing the Covered In Sunshine stamp set. I’ve never posted a “favorites” list here, though I must tell you that this stamp set was absolutely at the top of my favorites. And, it was Stampin’ Up!’s version of this card that caught my eye. My CASE (an acronym for “copy and selectively edit”) is on page 37 in the January-April Mini Catalog.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Basic White card base 5 1/2″ x 8 /2″ and scored at 4 1/4″.
The cloud pattern Designer Series Paper layer is from the Enjoy The Journey DSP pack.
I cut the patterned paper layer 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″.
The rainbow sentiment is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
Using the brush tip on my Stampin’ Blends, I shaded over each of the sentiment lines.
I stamped the sun with Pumpkin Pie ink and shaded the inside with a Dark So Saffron Blend.
Originally, I didn’t add a layer under the top layer.
To give the top layer a little lifr, I added a thin Coastal Cabana mat leyer. This also draws attention to the Coastal Cabana sky.
The Coastal Cabana mat layer is a “smidgen” larger than 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″.
“Smoidgen” means “just a little”.
I scattered a few of the white sequins from my Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins for some subtle sparkle.
So, take a look at the Covered In Sunshine stamp set, put it on your Wish List and think about what colors your rainbow would be.
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I am happier than a clam (have you ever heard that phrase?). Balmy Blue, blue and yellow patterned paper, amazing sentiments, and a fun Punch Bundle; all in one card!
Today, I’m showcasing a favorite card design template featuring the Petal Park Bundle, the Regency Park Designer Series Paper and the Something Fancy Bundle. You can get all of the Bundle and Designer Series Paper details at the end of this post.
Let’s get to today’s card.
Today’s Card Pieces and Parts
The Balmy Blue cardstock base is 4 1/4″ x 11″.
I cut a Basic White mat layer 3 1/8″ x 4 5/8″.
The Balmy Blue patterned paper layer is 3″ x 4 1/2″.
I cut the two patterned paper off set layers 21/2″ x 3 3/4″.
The Mango Melody and Petal Pink cardstock strips Measure 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ and 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ respectively.
Adhere the card layers as shown.
Attach the 1/2″ strips to the back of the right side of the finished focal point layer.
The tag sentiment layer is die cut from the Something Fancy Dies.
I stamped the sentiments from the Something Fancy stamp set with Night of Navy ink.
The Inside Story
If you look closely at the “Parts And Pieces” image above, you’ll see that I was able to punch flowers directly from the Regency Park Designer Series Paper using the Petal Park Builder Punch. I enjoy finding those little surprises Stampin’ Up! creates for us.
The Basic White layer for the inside sentiment is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
Each patterned paper strip along the bottom is cut 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ and 1/4″ x 3 1/4″.
I stacked the DSP strips and attached a punched flower.
This design is simple to duplicate with your favorite patterned paper and elements.
So, pull out your favorite patterned paper, cut a few layers, create a fun Focal Point and create something fun!
… the only limitation is y our imagination!
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