As a follow-up to yesterday’s post, I’m showcasing another card we made at our crafty gitls group gathering this past week. As I mentioned, we enjoyed ink blending and creating inked backgrounds with stencils.
I completed this card using the Layers of Beauty Bundle and one of the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. (Stampin’ Up! refers to Stencils as “Masks”).
The Layers of Beauty Bundle includes the stamps, dies, and Layers of Beauty Decorative Masks. This makes it so easy to create the flower cluster.
How To Create This Inked Background
Stamp the large flower cluster using Black Memento Ink.
Choose your color palette. I chose Pool Party, Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock for my flowers.
The Color Coach Color Wheel can help you choose the colors. You can choose a light, medium and dark tone of a color family by looking at the Coloc Wheel.
One of the ladies chose Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo and Calypso Coral; one chose Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry. We also had Poppy Parade, Real Red and Cherry Cobbler flowers. They were all stunning!
Here are the color combinations we used:
The “How To” Continued
We inked the leaves on the flowers with Granny Apple Green and Old Olive ink.
There are five Masks you will use to complete the flower cluster.
The Masks are numbered. Starting with “Number 1”, use the lightest color, then work from there.
Use Granny Apple Green, then Old Olive when you get to the leaf Masks.
Once your flowers are inked, the last step is to cut the cluster using the coordinating die in the Bundle.
We used different background Masks for our projects. I used one of the patterns from the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. Although, no longer available, I thought it worked well with the flowers. I used my White Pigment Ink and a Blending Brush.
One of the ladies used a linear background pattern from the Lovliest Layers Decorative Masks for her card.
Although, not all of the products we used for this card are available, you can create an inked background using a favorite background stamp and ink.
I truly enjoyed sharing this post with you, and hope it inspires you to get out some ink, a blending brush, a stamp or Mask, and create a beautiful and unique card to share.
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.
My post is a little different. You will get card making inspiration and the usual “Parts & Pieces” Tutorials. Along with that, I have a Stampin’ Story. It’s been a while since I shared a Stampin’ Story. I hope you enjoy thes read.
a new stampin’ story
The featured card was created by one of my Team Members, Karen Scaff. Karen has been stamping with me for many years, and recently decided to join my Team. We meet once each month to stamp, share, and learn a new technique or two. Several months ago, we made card templates. Most were Fun Folds.
Yesterday, we had an all day Crop. We put together our 3-D project, and a Fun Fold card that was shared by another Team Member. I’ll have that post up this week. Karen made us each a beautiful Country Birdhouse card (mine is the featured card above), and was excited to share the cards she made using the Simple Zinnias Bundle and the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper. She designed two cards from one of the templates we made a while ago. Take a look at her cards below.
The card above and the card below are the same design using the same cutting dimensions. The one above is a Landscape design (horizontal), and the one below is showcased in Portrait (Vertical).
These cards are so “happy”. Be sure to note the detail in the die cut zinnias. You can see Karen had fun mixing colors, as well.
So, let’s make two cards with one set of mesurements.
parts & pieces
The Petunia Pop cardstock card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.
Score the card base at 1 1/2″ and 5 3/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
The dimensions above are for both the Landscape and Portrait versions of this card.
The Designer Series Paper card front layers measure 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″, and 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.
The scalloped die cut Basic White cardstock layers measure about 4″ x 3″.
Attach this Basic White layer to the center of the front of the card, placing glue on the back of only one side of the layer. On both cards, the layer is attached to the shorter side of the gate fold card front. It can be attached to either side depending on your preference. (NOTE: If you close both sides of the gate fold, you can easily center the top front layer to the card front).
There is a Basic White cardstock inside writing layer on the inside of each card. It measures 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The Country Birdhouse Bundle
The card above features the Country Birdhouse Bundle and the Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The color palette is clean and simple with lots of white space. Karen die cut the birdhouse using the dies from the Bundle and the Country Woods DSP. She kept the bird simple, and kept the color palette soft with accents of the deepter toned Misty Moonlight and Early Espresso.
Thank you, Karen, for this beautiful gift. We all lolve our special cards!
So, create a simple template from the cutting measurements above, and create two cards to share with your friends.
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
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 Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
Here’s my second Sneek Peak at the Regal Winter Product Suite. In my last post using this Suite, I focused on the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper. This card showcases the Regal Winter Bundle, and the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper. All of the patterns in the Designer Series Paper are shown in the DSP swatch below.
Pieces & Parts
This is an A-2 top fold landscape card base. It’s cut 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored at 4 1/4″.
There’s an embossed, Basic White cardstock top layer that measures 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. It covers the front of the card.
The Wild Wheat layer is die cut using the large Perennial Postage Die. It measures about 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″.
The vellum layer is 2 1/2″ x 3 1/4″.
The floral patterned paper layer is also 2 1/2″ x 3 1/4″.
The outside dimensions of the die cut frame are 2″ x 2 3/4″.
The elements are die cuts from the Regal Flora Bundle.
I cut a Blackberry Bliss patterned paper layer 1/4″ x 3 1/2″.
The sentiment layer is 3/4″ x 3 1/2″.
You can use this simple card design with your favotite patterned paper and die cut elements. It’s simple because everything is attached in the center, using the large patterned paper layer as a guide. I’ve included both a Project Sheet with cutting dimensions and assembly instructions, along with a Video Tutorial you can download to create this card along with me.
Download the Project Sheet For This Card
rEGAL wINTER cARD vIDEO tUTORial
I hope you enjoy this little bit of inspiration this week as much as I enjoyed showing you one of the new Product Suites. The Regal Winter Suite will be available to customers with the launch of the new September-December 2024 Mini Catalog on September 4th.
So, download the Project Sheet Card Tutorial, take a look at the Video Presentation, cut your favorite patterned paper, add a few offset layers, and create something to send lots of love to someone special. Remember …
… the only liitation is your imagination!
Designer SEries Paper Sale
You can click on the images below for details on the current Designer Series Paper Sale.
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
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 Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
Do you know someone special who deserves something special? To me, there’s nothing more special than the beautiful days of Autumn, which is why I had to get my hands on the Splendid Autumn Suite.
My card is a CASE of one of the featured projects in the upcoming September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog. All of the products in the Catalog will be available to customers on September 4th.
The Splendid Autumn Suite
The Autumn Expressions Stamp Set includes nine cling sentiment and image stamps.
The Autumn Expressions Dies include an elegant frame and label die. The Frame Die can be converted to a small purse using the coordinating dies. There are also filler dies, and dies that coordinate with three of the stamp images.
The Splendid Autumn 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is, in one word, stunning! There are 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 designs. The paper features watercolored paintings of floral and Autumn leaves landscapes. The reverse side of the double-sided paper pack features solid watercolored sheets in coordinating colors.
The Woven Golden Leaves are delicate, translucent leaves that can be added to an element cluster. The leaves can also be shaded using Blends or a Stampin’ Write Marker to change the color.
The Wild Wheat 3/8″ Rustic Striped Ribbon is sheer and soft.
The Faux Glass Dots finish off the Product Suite with 200 dots in three sizes.
Here’s a look at the details of today’s card.
Parts & Pieces
The 4 1/4″ x 11″ Wild Wheat cardstock card base is scored at 5 1/2″.
The patterned paper card front layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
The Daffodil Delight striped patterned paper layer (Brghts 6″ x 6″ DSP), is 2 3/4″ x 3 1/4″. I rounded the corners of this layer.
The frame is die cut using Early Espresso cardstock.
The insert in the frame is die cut from one of the patterned paper designs.
I stamped the sentiment using Wild Wheat ink and fussy cut it.
The wheat element is stamped with Wild Wheat ink and die cut using the coordinating die.
The leaves are die cut using Old Olive and Gold cardstock.
I attached the ribbon to the back of the frame, and added the fussy cut sentiment, and die cut elements as shown.
I attached a few Wild Wheat Dots to embellish.
Splendid Autumn Color Palette
The deep-toned color palette is warm and cozy. You will love creating with these beautiful colors, either as accents to your project or your focal point.
I definitely have a weakness for anything “Autumn”. After cutting this amazing Designer Series Paper, and getting familiar with the Autumn Expressions Bundle, I’m looking forward to creating lots of project inspiration using these products. Be sure to check back.
So, think about adding the Splendid Autumn Suite to your Wish List for all of your Autumn projects.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
Designer SEries Paper Sale
You can click on the images below for details on the current Designer Series Paper Sale.
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
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 Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
Hey there! I hope you can spend some weekend time in your craft space. My inspirtion card showcases a Sneak Peek at the new Rgal Winter Suite Collection. It’s in the upcoming September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog. Aren’t the colors in the Regal Winter 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper stunning? A “Regal” color palette without a doubt.
I wanted you to see all of the patterns in the DSP pack, so I prepared a swatch card. The designs on the left side of the swatch card are the floral designs, and the patterns on the right are the reverse side of the corresponding design.
A Warm And Regal Color Paette
Below are the coordinating colors in the Regal Winter DSP. Once you see the actual patterned paper, you’ll add your favorite colors.
If you take a closer look at my card below, I included Lost Lagoon and Balmy Blue mixed with Blackberry Bliss. It’s always fun to mix in colors. When I took a look at the floral pattern, I saw Lost Lagoon and Balmy Blue. It wouldn’t surprise me if you come up with other colors you can add.
The Regal Floral Bundle includes a Cling Stamp Set that is “Distinktive”, as well. The shading in the stamped images is beautiful. The Regal Floral Dies include the unique frame die I used today. The Die cuts both the embossed edge sentiment layer, and an embossed edge frame. As you can see, they’re two separate pieces.
Below is a sketch I created. Take a look at some of the supplies you already have and create your version of this card. The cutting dimensions are below.
Are you ready to make a card?
Parts & Pieces
I cut a Blackberry Bliss card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored it at 4 1/4″.
The white mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The patterned paper layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I die cut a Basic White and Blackberry Bliss sentiment layer using the large frame die from the Regal Floral Dies. It measures about 2″ x 3 1/2″.
Under the right corner of the sentiment layer is a strip of Pretty Peacock DSP. It’s 3 1/2″ x 1/2″. I attached it about an inch up from the bottom and about 1/4″ in from the right edge of the patterned paper layer
I cut the lacy strip with a die from the Regal Floral Dies. It measures about 3 1/2″ x 3/4″. I glued this strip over the Pretty Peacock strip as shown.
I attached the white stamped sentiment layer to the center of the card front, covering part of the Pretty Peacock and White strips, as shown.
Then, I attached the Blackberry Bliss frame around the sentiment layer.
I stamped and die cut two leaf sprays and attached them to the sentiment layer as shown.
I added a Pretty Peacock Regal Foiled Dot to embellish.
To finish the card, I stamped an image from the Regal Floral Stamp Set on the inside and added a sentiment.
A New Catty Filled With Holiday Products
The upcoming September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog is filled with beautiful new products. I know you will be inspired. Those who have placed orders with me over the past six months will automatically receive a catalog. The customer ordering period begins on September 4th.
So, use the Sketch above, find that one beautiful piece of patterned paper, add a large sentiment layer, a few accent strips, and create something to share with someone special.
Until next time, remember …
… the only limitation is your imagination!
Designer SEries Paper Sale
You can click on the images below for details on the current Designer Series Paper Sale.
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
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 Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
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