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.
A Surprise!
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.
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.
Here’s a Product Premier card to celebrate the Adoring Hearts Bundle in the new January – April 2024 Mini Catalog. The catalog launched toady, along with the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. You can see the catalog in the virtual download at the end of this post.
The Adoring Hearts Bundle features a photopolymer stamp set filled with mixed font sentiments and delicate floarl images. It’s pretty. Along with the stamp set, the Adoring Hearts Dies include a Hybrid Embossing Folder. The Embossing Folder can emboss and die cut at the same time. The embossed hearts produced from the folder are stunning. You can see the Adoring Hearts Bundle in use by watching the video below.
Card Parts & Pieces
The Boho Blue cardstock card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″.
The Basic White mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The Flight And Airy Designer Series Paper layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I cut the Vellum strip 1 3/4″ x 4″.
The element cluster inclused die cuts from the Adoring Hearts and Hooray For Surprises dies.
My inspiration for this card came from the new Mini Catalog. The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper is in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure and is free with a $50 product purchase.
This card design is easy. Once you have your card layers in place, the element cluster is constructed by working from the center of the card. Attach the vellum strip directly across the center of your card, and work from the center to assemble the rest. Try it with some products you already have.
Click the video link below and create this card along with me, and enjoy the Adoring Hearts Bundle.
You can click on the button below to download the PDF Tutorial for this caard. Enjoy your crafty time!
Here’s a look at the inside of the card. The writing layer is 3 3/4″ x 5″, and the patterned paper strip is 1/4″ x 4″. The sentiment is from the Adoring Hearts stamp set.
So, fall in love with the Adoring Hearts Bundle, cut and emboss two beautiful hearts, and send love to someone special.
Now that you’ve seen the amazing new products in the Mini Catalog, take a look at the Sale-A-Bration Brochure and get even more crafty inspiration. All of the products in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure are free with a qualifying product purchase.
Download The Sale-A-Bration Brochure
Now that you’ve had a chance to see both the Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Brochure, you can plan some of your personal card making projects for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Weddings, and much more using inspiration from both catalogs and the products that inspire.
That’s not all!
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As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I think this is most likely the best “join promotion” Stampin’ Up! has made available. If you’re thinking about joining Stampin’ Up! there’s no reason to hesitate. The “no obligation” policy is real! I would love to welcome you to my Team and Stampin’ Up! Click here or on the image above for all the details.
January Host Code – MB9N2AD9
January Monthly Free Customer Card Kit
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.
I realized I needed a few more Valentines so I went back to my Sweet Conversations stamp set and started stamping hearts. Today’s card is mostly stamps, paper and ink. I added a few die cut hearts and stamped the rest. It was interesting to me that I used my stamps and clear blocks. I’ve gotten so used to using my Stamparatus that it was a new and fun process to go back to stamping with clear blocks. The photopolymer stamps and clear blocks made it very easy to place the images where I wanted.
Below is the first version of this card. It’s a little cleaner. I noticed that little circle of dots stamp in the stamp set and thought I would add a few more images. That stamp matches the Designer Series Paper perfectly.
Card Bits And Pieces
This is a simple A-2 top fold card base that measures 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″/
The patterned paper layer is 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ and attaches to the front of the card base.
The Basic White top layer is 4 3/4″ x 3 3/4″. It attaches to the center of the patterned paper layer.
Design Tip: I stamped three large hearts, three “x o x” images, added three die cut hearts and stamped three circles. With the exception of the sentiment, all the elements are in groups of three. The Design Rule of Thirds!
So, I hope this card inspires you to make a few extra Valentines to send to those special someones!
For each $50 or $100 product purchase, you can choose a FREE qualifying product from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure and you will also receive a FREE gift from me. The Classic Matte Dots will find their way onto many of your projects. They’re clean and simple and are a perfect finishing touch.
Today’s post features a sweet little treat box with a custom insert for a Lindor Chocolate Truffle. Dark chocolate truffles are my favorite. I’ve been giving in to that little habit of mine a bit too much lately so it’s time to share them. I decided to create a little Valentine Treat Box with an insert that fits the truffle. This idea gives me another opportunity to showcase more of the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper.
About The Box
The box is a 2″ square and is quick and easy to assemble. There are three pieces; the box bottom, top and insert. You can click on the button below to download the FREE PDF tutorial.
I hope you enjoy creating this little project as much as I did.
So, get out your cardstock and pretty patterned paper and create a cute little candy box.
Hello Friends! It’s January 4th and Stampin’ Up!’s new January-June 2022 Mini Catalog is live. You can click on the catalog image below to download a copy along with the new Sale-A-Bration Brochure.
As I move along through my Winter and Spring posts, I’ll be showcasing many of the new products with loads of inspiration and FREE PDF Tutorials, so continue to check in with me.
Suite Talk Designer Series Paper
Yesterday, I talked about creating a collage card. Today, I’m showcasing more of the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper. I used the same basic design today as I did in yesterday’s post, but gave it a completely different look. As I was cutting, I laid out all of the elements I thought I would use. I decided to share them with you today. Isn’t that little envelope adorable?
Putting This One Together
Today’s card has a bolder look simply by changing the patterned paper and color palette.
It’s a standard A-2 top fold card with a cardstock and patterned paper layer.
The Real Red grounding square is 2 1/8″ and the frame is a 2 1/2″ square die cut with my Layering Squares Framelits.
The inside area of the frame measures approximately a 1 3/4″ square.
I cut the sentiment strip 1/2″ x 2 5/8″.
The frame is attached using Foam Adhesive Strips.
Here’s a Tip: The Foam Adhesive Strips have slightly more depth than Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used cut pieces of the Adhesive Strip to attach the bottom of the die cut heart and candy to the frame.
Doing this kept all of the elements at the same level.
Multipurpose Liquid Glue is my adhesive of choice, especially when working with layers. I have a little time to place my elements and layers exactly where I want them.
All of the elements sit nicely on the frame.
You might want to put that adorable little envelope in the top right corner of the frame and the element cluster where the envelope is. It’s up to you!
That little jewel is from the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels. Love them!
Stop by tomorrow to take a look at a cute 3-D project along with a FREE PDF Tutorial.
So, think about treating yourself to the Sweet Conversations Bundle, add the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper and a FREE Sale-A-Bration product and you’ll have all of your Valentine’s Day cards and projects ready to send lots of love.
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