There’s a new Punch Bundle in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. It’s called Circle Sayings. The sentiment and image stamps are designed to fit perfectly onto a 2 3/8″ circle punched piece of cardstock. I truly enjoued putting this card together. It’s quick nad easy. I cut a few layers, stamped a circle sentiment and a cupcake, added some color and sparkle, and had an adorable birthday card. I’m going to my great niece’s 13th birthday party this weekend. This card will be perfect for her.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
The Melon Membo cardstock card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
The Basic White mat layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I cut a Granny Apple Green cardstock layer 3 3/4″ x 5″. The little bit of Granny Apple Green pulled in the “circle sentiment” color. It’s stamped with Granny Apple Green ink.
The second Basic White layer is 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″.
The Melon Membo striped Designer Series Paper layer is 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″.
The patterned paper layer is one of the new designs from the Brights Collection 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.
I stamped the circle sentiment with Granny Apple Green ink, then stamped the cupcake with Smoky Slate ink onto a Basic White small piece of cardstock.
I added color to the cupcake with Light Melon Membo and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
I punched the completed focal point with the coordinating 2 3/8″ Circle Punch.
The inside of the card is stamped with sentiments from the Circle Sayings Stamp Set and Granny Apple Green ink.
So, if you like “Quick and Easy”, make a note to take a look at the Circle Sayings Bundle. It’s available on May 2nd.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
April Mini Card Kit Details
April Mini Card Kit
From April 1st through April 30th, with a minimum 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 so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Build A Butterfly dies and features the current 2022-2024 In Colors – Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, and Parakeet Party. These cards are quick and easy to put together. I look foreard to creating them with you!
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These colors make me smile. My second Sneak Peek features the Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection. If you don’t have a very versatile “celebrations” bundle, think about adding the Beautiful Balloons Bundle and the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper to your new “Wish List”. Creating with balloons is always fun.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
Berry Burst is back and it was my first card base cardstock choice. I cut the card base 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side. This card is a “side fold” A-2.
The Basic White mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The amazing striped Designer Series Paper, from the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ pack, is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The balloons and stars are die cuts using the Beautiful Balloons Dies.
The “YAY You” sentiment and the inside sentiment are from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set.
I cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White cardstock layer for the inside of the card, and stamped the sentiment with Misty Moonlight ink.
Using all of the products from the Suite made it so quick and easy to put this card together.
So, mark your calendars for May 2nd, make your Wish List and have fun deciding on the new colors and products you’ll want to add to your papercrafting collection.
… the only liitation is your imagination!
April Mini Card Kit Details
April Mini Card Kit
From April 1st through April 30th, with a minimum 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 so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Build A Butterfly dies and features the current 2022-2024 In Colors – Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, and Parakeet Party. These cards are quick and easy to put together. I look foreard to creating them with you!
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Last week, I celebrated the new 2023-2025 In Color Collection. In my papercrafting world travels, I saw so many wonderful displays of color inspiration. The new In Colors are certainly on trend, and I know we’ll all see amazing projects with them. Stay tuned!
Today’s card is simple and soft. I wanted to put a few stamps to ink, and decided on the Petal Park stamp set. The Petal Park Bundle (stamp set and punch) is retiring at the Bundled price (a 10% savings), but both are coming back separately. The Regency Park 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is leaving us and is still available. I used one of the patterns from the DSP in my card today.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
The stamps in the Petal Park stamp set can be used individually, or as a two-step stamp set. I used two-step stamping today.
I first stamped the outline images using Evening Evergreen and Sweet Sorbet ink onto a Basic White cardstock layer.
Next, I stamped the filler images with Soft Succulent and Petal Pink ink over the outline images.
The sentiment (from the Happy Label stamp set), is stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink.
I cut a top fold Basic White cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″.
The patterned paper layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, and covers the entire card front.
I die cut the Basic White stamped layer using one of the Scalloped Contours Dies. It measures approximately 3″ x 4 1/2″.
The Petal Pink bow is adhered with a glue dot.
I hand cut the flagged sentiment strip and tucked it under the bow with some liquid glue.
To add a little sparkle, I scattered a few white Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins I had in my sstsh.
Wouldn’t it be fun to hand write a little note to someone special just to let them know you’re thinking of them?
So, find that special two-step stamp set, put some ink to cardstock, add a pretty bow and create something soft and sweet!
From April 1st through April 30th, with a minimum 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 so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Build A Butterfly dies and features the current 2022-2024 In Colors – Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, and Parakeet Party. These cards are quick and easy to put together. I look foreard to creating them with you!
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Today’s card is a CAS/SIP Card! CAS is an acronym for Clean and Simple, and SIP is an acronym for Stamps, Ink and Paper. A Clean and Simple card is one that has lots of white space, minimal layers, and little or no embellishments. I created this design with nothing more than ink stamped onto cardstock. Of course, the beautiful images in the Queen Bee stamp set helped a lot!
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Basic White card base 11″ x 4 1/4″‘ and scored at 5 1/2″.
I die cut the top Basic White layer using one of my Deckled Rectangle Dies. The layer measures about 3″ x 4 1/4″.
On the die cut layer, I stamped the images as follows:
With Crumb Cake ink and the “type print” image, I stamped off once onto the bottom right of the card layer, then stamped off once directly in the center of the card layer, then stamped again onto the top left corner of the layer.
I stamped the large Mango Melody flower image directly over the Crumb Cake images.
Then I stamped the bee image with Starry Sky ink as shown over the Crumb Cake and Mango Melody images.
Next, I stamped the crown with Rich Razzleberry ink at the top left of the bee.
Then, I stamped the Parakeet Party flower on the right side of the bee.
I stamped the sentiment with Crumb Cake ink.
For a little interest and to highlight the deckled edge on the layer, I added a little Starry Sky ink to the edges with a Sponge Dauber.
Finally, I shaded the bee’s heart with a Light Parakeet Party Blend.
The top layer is adhered to the card base with Dimensionals.
This is such a quick and easy card to create, and it was refreshing to just stamp ink to paper.
So, our Queen Bee is back. Get your stamps, stamp the images on a cardstock layer and create a Clean Vintage card just to say “Hello”.
March Mini Card Kit With Bonus Insert Fun Fold Card (Center)
From now through March 31st, 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 so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Dandy Designs DSP. There’s a Fun Fold Bomus this month. I added a third card (in the center of the photo). It’s a quick and easy insert card. You can wtire your message and attach a gift card to the insert. They’re all quick, easy and fun to put together.
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Today’s post is about using layering color to create beautiful images. This “masking technique” is done with the Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks. I thought the “masked” flower would be a perfect focal point for a Mini Slimline card. I put together a PDF Tutorial you can print to help you navigate this technique. You can find the Tutorial at the end of this post.
By the way, the Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks are FEEE for the month of February with a $50 product purchase.
You would be surprised at how quick and easy it is to create this pretty masked flower, and highlight it with the stenciled background. You can get the product details for these masks in the product description below.
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
I cut a 7″ square using Thick Basic White cardstock, and scored at 3 1/2″.
This size card fits perfectly into a Monarch envelope. I got mine on Amazon.
I used the basket weave stencil (positioned horizontally), Pool Party ink, and a Blending Brush to create the background on the front of the card base.
On a separate piece of Basic White cardstock, I used the flower base mask, Petal Pink ink, and a Blending Brush.
The shading in the flower is done using the top flower mask, Calypso Coral ink, and a Blending Brush.
On a second piece of Basic White cardstock, I masked the leaves using Soft Sea Foam and Old Olive ink.
I fussy cut the flower and leaves.
I attached some Pool Party 3/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon to the right side of the card front, then adhered the flower with Dimensionals.
The leaves are attached with glue and tucked under the flower.
I stamped the sentiment with Calypso Coral ink onto a 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ strip of white cardstock and turked it under the flower on top of the ribbon.
The Inside Story
The sentiment (from the Something Fancy stamp set) is stamped with Calypso Coral ink.
The strip across the bottom is 1/2″ x 6″.
The little heart is punched and attached with glue.
You can download the PDF Tutorial for this card by clicking the button below.
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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