I wanted to capture the elegant simplicity of the strawberry pattern from the Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper. This card came together so quickly for me. I decided I wanted to cut the strawverry pattern, and the rest fell into place.
My design is simple – just layers and a large Focal Point element cluster. I used circles to soften the focal point, and keep in line with the (curcular) swirly lines in the strawberry paper. The die cut elements are from one of the sheets in the Specialty Paper Pack. They’re laser cut punch-outs. I enjoyed picking the elements I thought would work together. In this card, the Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper does all the work.
Have fun with this card design by switching up some of your favotire patterns and elements.
So, let’s make a card!
Parts & Pieces
The Basic White card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
The Old Olive mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The Soft Seafoam mat layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The patterned paper layer is 3 3/4″ x 5″.
The center Soft Sea Foam cardstock layer is 2 7/8″ x 3 3/4″
The gingham patterned paper layer is 2 3/4″ x 3 5/8″.
I die cut the circles. The larger circle is 2 1/4″ in diameter, and the smaller circle is about 1 1/2″ in diameter.
The elements are all punch-outs from one of the DSP Specialty sheets.
I used one of the sentiments from my Hooray For Surprises Stamp Set.
Once you adhere the layers to the card front, and attach the circles, you can arrange the elements as shown. I added a few Antique Pearls to embellish.
I hope you enjoy putting this card together as much as I did.
With each Stampin’ Up! Catalog launch, a new set of Memories & More Cards is included. I think I have purchased just about every set. They’re meant to be used as journaling cards for the Memories & More Product Line. I use them to create quick and easy cards to keep in my stash. They’ve become a “go to” for me. I always have them to send a quick note to someone special.
The Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Cards were on my “A” List for the Spring Mini. They’re showcased on pages 16 and 17 of the Mini Catalog. If you are a beginner card maker, the card pack is perfect for you. Just add a pack of Note Cards & Envelopes, your favorite adhesive, and you’ll be on your way! The price point is fabuloous!
For more detailed Mixed Media Florals, there’s a stunning Product Suite in the Online Exclusives. You can click on the image below for the Suite details.
Mixed Media Florals Suite #164659
My featured cards are only a small sample of what you can do with either the Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack, or the Mixed Media Florals Product Suite. I will have more samples in future posts. Until then, take a look at the details and let your creative inspiration guide you.
The cards are showcasing the Regal Flora Designer Series Paper. One is a popular Fun Fold design, and the second is a quick and easy design you can use for any occasion.
Below are the Kit details:
This card kit will be available through January 31st, 2025.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives.
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 have.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this Kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
Inspired by a Junk Journal Tutorial I saw, I came up with a folio version for a gift card holder. It’s fun to use the Snowy Wonder and Reindeer Fun Bundles for this project, along with the Snowy Wonder and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper Packs. Check in on the Last Chancce Product Category in my online store, or click on the thumbnail image at the end of this post for more details on these products.
The Snowy Days and Reindeer Fun Bundles were on top of my Wish List in the September-December Mini Catalog. I got them because of the variety of stamp and coordinating die images. The images are great for little decorative elements. Use them on cards, boxes, and gift card holders (as I’ve used them here). They’re great for creating your customized ephemera. I enjoyed mixing the elements and Designer Series Paper to create these Mini Folio Gift Card Holders.
Below are photos of the inside of two of the Folio Gift Card Holders.
PDF And Video Tutorials
The PDF Tutorial includes all the cutting dimensions you’ll need to design your version of the Folio Gift Card Holder. I also included the belly band dimensions if you choose to design yours with a belly band closure.
Keep in mind, you can use the belly band, create a magnet closure, or a little latch closure. It’s up to you!
Click the blue bottom bwlow to download the Free PDF Tutorial for the Folio Gift Card Holder.
So, I hope you enjoy the Tutorials here for you. The Folio Gift Card Holderis quick, easy, and fun to make. Get them ready for those last minute gifts. You’ll enjoy re-visiting your holiday paper stash. Have fun with it.
It’s that time again. I’m getting tags ready and showcasing the Snowy Wonder Bundle. The Bundle is in the Last Chance section, while supplies last.
When I originally saw the Snowy Wonder Bundle, tags came to mind. I knew it would be a great Bundle for tags, along with cards, and creating my own ephemera for other holiday and winter projects. There are lots of little elements you can stamp and cut with the coordinating dies.
Creating these tags was easy since I cut some of the elements directly frm the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper using the coordinating dies.
So, let’s make a tag!
Parts & Pieces For the Little House Tag
I die cut the tag from one of my Tailor Made Tags Dies (they’re no longer available). You can cut a piece of Basic White cardstock 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, use a corner round punch to round the edges, and punch a hole in the top.
I stamped the house directly to the tag using Poppy Parade ink.
I created a “mask” of the house using the stamp and a sticky note. (You can also use Masking Sheets – #155480. I die cut the sticky note house with the coordinating die.
Place the mask house over the stamped house on the tag.
Stamp the snowflake image (using Pool Party ink), over the masked house, as shown.
Remove the mask. The snowflake appears to be behind the house.
Stamp the smaller snowflake as shown.
I stamped and die cut the two little snow drifts.
The Garden Green trees are die cuts.
Assemble the elements as shown, and use your Markers or Blends to shade the windows and door.
Technique Tip: Masking
I chose the first tag in my photo to illustrate the “masking” technique. I masked the house and stamped the snowflake over the mask to give the appearance the snowflake is behind the house. For those who have never tried “masking”, you can download and print the PDF Tutorial by clicking the blue button below. There are additional photos in the Tutorial.
The snowman and penguin tags are quick and easy. I die cut them directly from the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper.
The Snowman Tag has no stamping. The trees and snowflakes, along with the snowman, are die cuts.
The Penguin Tag has two stamped snowflakes, and I stamped the snow drifts.
You can quickly and easily put together a bunch of tags using the Snowy Wonder Bundle and the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper. They’re both in the Last Chancecategory on my website under “Specials & Promotions.
I needed a few quick and easy thank you cards, and it’s time I took a little break from the wonderful colors of Christmas, so I designed this Clean And Simple card with the help of the Regal Flora Bundle.
I’m sure most of you know, Clean And Simple cards have their unique spot in our paper crafting world. “CAS” cards have lots of white space, few layers, and little or no embellishments.
Inspired by one of the patterns in the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper, I chose to use Night of Navy and Blackberry Bliss for my color combination. I stampes the top and bottom card front elements with Night of Navy ink and die cut them with the matching die.
The center element isn’t stamped. I used the brush end of my Blackberry Bliss and Night of Navy Stamin’ Write Markers to add the ink directly to the stamp, then stamped the image to my cardstock. If you look clopsely, you can see both colors on the image.
I wanted to keep this color palette simple, but you could duplicate this design (which I will definitely do), using a brighter, or more subtle color palette. It would also be fun to give it a Fall theme with oranges, reds, and maybe a little touch of Wild Wheat!
You can experiment with some of the color combinations below. I think a few of these cards in a pretty hand made box, tied with a soft ribbon, would be a beautiful gift.
more color inspiration
Below is my color palette.
Below are softer coolor combinations.
And, here are a few bright color combinations.
Don’t forget, today is the last day for the Seasonal Sale. All of the ink pads, cardstock, and markers are on sale. Pick your favorite color palette and take advantage of the discounted prices.
So, find three pretty stamps with coordinating dies, attach them to your card front with Dimensionals, add a sentiment, and create something to share gratitude.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. 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 Reindeer Funb Stamp Set. It’s on page 27 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together 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 November 30th, 2024.
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