Before I get to today’s card, I have two announcements. Today through the end of the month of June there are two specials going on in the Stampin’ Up! world.
The first is the Designer Series Paper Sale! For this month, DSP that is on pages 129-132 are on sale for 15% off! Plus, the Hello Irresistible DSP from the Online Exclusives is also included. Woohoo!!! There is a flyer at the bottom of the post showing all of the papers.
And the second special is a Starter Kit Special! There is a flyer for it as well further down in the post. But it has a $56.00 additional Free Items for the regular $99.00 price of the Starter Kit. The Starter Kit is the ultimate bundle! And now through the end of the month you get to choose $155.00 of product of your choice for $99.00.
Today’s Card
The card I have to share today is a really quick one. One of the punches from the last Mini Catalog that I use regularly carried over to the new Annual Catalog. And as a bonus, it has a new matching stamp set! Woohoo!!
Stamp and Punch
This stamp and punch pair perfectly as they are intended to. But they are not a Bundle. Hopefully you already have the punch from the Mini Catalog. This is the Handmade Tag Punch. Personally, I love the unusual shape of this punch. Getting another matching stamp set is just icing on the cake! I actually punched the stamped image as well as another piece of Flirty Flamingo. That piece is rotated to peek out from behind.
The stamp set is the Handmade Hugs stamp set. It is on page 23 of the catalog. This sentiment is a favorite for me. I believe sending someone a card is like sending a hug. That expression came about during Covid and i am still loving it! The sentiment is stamped using Flirty Flamingo ink and the outline is stamped using Night of Navy Ink. The colors perfectly match the DSP.
Papers
This card came about from the piece of DSP. I was looking through the papers for inspiration and saw this piece. It is a back side of one of the Les Shoppe Designer Series Papers. The brightness of the Night of Navy called to me. Pairing it with Flirty Flamingo might not have been a consideration were they not in this piece of DSP. Now I love the pairing.
Finishes
The finishes on this card are as simple as the card itself. I wrapped a length of the Boho Blue Ribbon around the layers. The loop is an upside down version of the bookmark loop. It was done for a little diffeent look. And the bling is provided by the 2022-2024 In Color Pearls. We can make our own pearls by coloring white ones with Stampin’ Blends. But these are so easy and pretty so no need for that.
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The card I have to share today is my first attempt at this type card. I am calling it a fence card because that is what it looks like. It could be a gate, but there are so many versions of gate fold cards that it might be confusing. This one actually looks like a fence, or a gate, A friend gave me a card with this design so of course I had to give it a try.
Dies
The floral dies are , in my opinion, the best part of this card. I tried to make it a little rustic or masculine as it was a graduation card for a neighbor. And it is for a guy, so no flowers climbing the fence! The two floral images are from the Gorgeously Made Dies. It also includes the sentiment shape, as well as a few more pieces. I really love this Die set, and the entire Suite of products.
The two floral images are cut from Pretty Peacock card stock and Lost Lagoon card stock. These two colors pair beautifully! And they work well with the fence color of Pecan Pie card stock.
Sentiment
The sentiment layer is cut from the Gorgeously Made Dies as mentioned above. I love the ragged edges, which again work great with the fence. It is stamped using Pretty Peacock. The sentiment is from the Sentimental Park stamp set.
Fence
To make the fence I copied the card I was given. It begins with a piece of Pecan Pie card stock that is 5 X 5 1/2 and scored at 3/4″ on the 5 1/2 side. Just the 3/4″ folds to the front. Next I cut 4 strips that measure 3/4 X 5 1/2 and 6 strips that measure 3/4 X 4 1/4. They are layered as you see. The 6 strips are the horizontal ones with three on the front and the other three on the inside.
There is an extra “card” on the inside of the card for writing so the white does not show through the fence pieces. Here is an inside view.
I could not lift the flap to show more because I was on autopilot and went ahead and wrote my note! DUH!!!. But you can see the flap. It is made with a piece of Pecan Pie that is 3 1/2 X 5 1/4. Score on the 3 1/2 at 1/2″. Miter cut the ends of the 1/2″ score and fold under. Attach a piece of Basic White that is 3 1/4 X 4 5/8 to that flap to hide it. Next secure the little “card” to the inside of the fence card. The DSP piece is 3 X 4 1/4.
Finishes
Completing the card was pretty simple since it was for a male recipient. But it still needed some bling and “something”! By adding a bit of Linen Thread looped around the flora and beneath the sentiment I took care of the something. To add a little touch of bling was accomplished by placing a few of the Brushed Metallic Dots. These are the ones that have a reddish shade to them. It worked great with the color of the Pecan Pie.
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I love bright colors. So today’s card is a happy one for me. The inspiration was a card I saw from a designer on Just Add Ink. It is a color challenge of Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, and Daffodil Delight. As I said, right up my alley!
Stamps
This fun flower is from the Color & Contours stamp set. I like the “scribbled” look of it. And it does not require a lot of color. I did follow the other colors for my coloring though. The flower petals are Daffodil Delight with Parakeet Party as the leaves and stem. And for some added color I speckled with stamped off Tahitian Tide.
The sentiment is a beautiful script! It is from the new Lasting Joy stamp set. I love the elegance of it. Yet it seems to be fine with the scribbled flower.
Dies
The Scallop Contour Dies are no longer bundled with the Color & Contour stamps, but thankfully both are still available. The scalloped layers have been a go to for some time now. The flower is on the middle of the sizes in those layers. And the scalloped border for the Parakeet Party is also included in the die set. It is big and bold, and perfect for this card!
Finishes
This card did not require much in the way of finishes. I gave the sentiment a jaunty little angle, which always is good. Plus it is punched on the ends using the Happy Labels Pick A Punch. I love those little ticket edges! I also added a trio of the 2022-2024 In Color Pearls. Simply moving the layers off to one side gives this card a bit of a different look from the beginning. I like different.
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There are a couple of Die Sets in the Annual Catalog that are not associated with a stamp set. Today I am sharing one of those sets. It is the Patchwork Pieces. Oh my the possibilities!!
Die Set
This Patchwork Pieces Die Set is so fun!!! There are two dies included. One creates this layout and the other is more of a starburst shape. This die really showcases paper so easily and would look great with any paper, or even an embossed piece that is then die cut. I opted to showcase the Glorious Gingham papers.
Papers
The Glorious Gingham Designer Series paper includes some of the colors that were added into the color families in the recent refresh. There is Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie, and Pretty Peacock. These are all 6X6 pieces and are large check on one side and small check on the opposite. The layout I have used really showcases these colors and how, surprisingly, they all work together.
To add to the gingham I pulled the two brightest colors as the card base and layer. They are Berry Burst with Blueberry Bushel as the layer. Adding the thin White layer was a way to tie in the White sentiment.
Stamps and Extras
To additionally highlight the patchwork I added embossing with the Blueberry Bushel layer. It is embossed using the Cane Weave Embossing Folder. You need to zoom in a little to see it in the photo, but it really stands out in person. (I need to work on my photography!!)
For the sentiment layer I used a variety of products. The circle is from the 2 3/8″ Circle Punch and scored at 2″ on the right side. That is tucked behind the Patchwork piece. The sentiment is from the Color & Contour stamp set. It is stamped with Blueberry Bushel Ink. To add some definition I used the Petal Park stamp set and Punch for the flowers. They are stamped with Berry Burst with Bubble Bath as the fill color. As the bling layer I added a trio of the Adhesive Backed Solid Gems in Lemon color and in varying sizes.
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I have a super easy Fun Fold to share with you today. It also includes the fabulous Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper. These two are a winner!
Paper
In my opinion this piece of the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper is simply beautiful. I love the mix of colors. And if you look closely there is writing in the background. That is a nice extra touch. I chose the Berry Burst from the paper for the layer to help the colors pop. They do seem bright and alive!
Stamps and Dies
The paper used is so pretty that I did not want to cover very much of it. My choice was the Artistically Inked stamp set with the matching Artistic Dies. These were a bundle, but carried over individually now. The flowers are stamped with Berry Burst Ink and the leaves in Pretty Peacock Ink. And were cut using the Artistic Dies.
The simple sentiment was a perfect fit for this new flag die. It is from the new, and stand alone in the catalog, Nested Essentials Dies. These are three different shapes with multiple sizes. Check them out on page 165 of the Annual Catalog.
Fun Fold
This Fun Fold came to me from a fellow demonstrator and I really like it’s simplicity. I used Basic White card stock that is cut 4 1/4 X 9 3/4 and scored at 5 1/2. The Berry Burst layers are 3 3/4 X 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 X 1. The inside layer has the same square Berry Burst and a White layer. The White layer is 3 1/2 X 3 1/2. For the DSP they are 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 and 3 1/2 X 3/4. I have used this Fun Fold with a variety of stamp sets and papers. Please give it a try!
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Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Coming on June 1st!!
The Designer Series Papers in the Annual Catalog on Pages 129-132 will all be 15% off on June 1st. Plus the Hello Irresistible from the Online Exclusives is included. I will remind you again as it gets closer.
Today’s card is a quick and easy one starring the Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper. This paper is my favorite right now. And I bet it could be yours as well!
Papers
I will begin with paper since it is the star of this card. The Hello Irresistible has variegated colors of yellows and greens. My card today focuses on the yellows. It was a debate with myself which color to use as the card base between Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, and Daffodil Delight. I opted for Petal Pink as the card base with the layer of Daffodil Delight. Then the fun piece of the Hello Irresistible Designer Series paper. The thin layer of White highlights the fun design in the DSP and the focal layer.
Stamps
The stamps are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set. This gorgeous paper and stamp set are part of the Online Exclusives and are available now! Because I wanted a simple card, I punched the circle using the new 2 3/8 Circle Punch. Then stamped the flower and leaves. Knowing they needed to be close together, I felt it was easier to do it on the circle instead of punching after stamping.
The sentiment is from Timeless Arrangements stamp set. It was on my desk from another project and I wanted a small and sweet sentiment. The Love fit the bill perfectly. By stamping with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink it stood out from the flower and leaves of Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight with Shaded Spruce leaves.
Finishes
To ground the circle I went with the Ribbon Duo Combo Pack. It includes this soft Petal Pink Ribbon with a lime green ribbon. Both ribbons are easy to work with and compliment several of the current colors. The final touch is a Brushed Brass Butterfly. I really love how much these little guys add to a card. They are staple in my embellishments. And are perfect for this time of year.
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I was excited to find the Crafting With You stamp set has some unique images and sentiments especially for most crafters. The Masterfully Made DSP has the perfect paper to accompany the stamps.
Stamps
The variety of images included in the Crafting With You stamp set are amazing. There are stamps, a Cut & Emboss machine, paper trimmer, easel, yarn, etc. I believe there is something for almost any crafter. This card was made for my knitting and crocheting friends. The basket is stamped with Pecan Pie Ink and the yarn is Starry Sky Ink to match the card base.
Papers
The Starry Sky card base was chosen for the bright color but also a color that yarn would be pretty in! Part of this card idea came when I saw the DSP piece. It looks like torn fabric. That along with the sentiment created the card. This pretty DSP is from the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper. That pack is full of similarly beautiful pieces. And I love that the Lemon Lime Twist works wonderfully with the Starry Sky!
Layers
The card layers are the result of my Paper Share. This piece of DSP was a leftover piece. So I built the card around its size and landscape mode. The twine is a carryover to the Annual Catalog that I love, and was perfect for my theme. It is the Starry Sky Bakers Twine from the 2022-2024 In Color Twine pack. There is not a bow, just the twine wrapped around a few times to help anchor the sentiment.
The sentiment was stamped on a piece of White card stock that had been punched using the Decorative Circle Punch. I actually did punch first so that with the stamp placement I had room for the basket of yarn at the bottom. And apparently I failed to add my Bling!!! I will add it before I send the card out. 🙂
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My card for today is a Masculine challenge card. After looking through my stamps I decided that beer and pretzels make a perfect masculine card.
Today’s card is for the Make My Monday Challenge Blog. Click on the badge below to see what the other designers have created for this theme. And you can also join the fun.
Stamps and Dies
I really do like this stamp set and was so happy when it carried over to the new Annual Catalog. Wether you like beer in a glass or mug, or even a glass of wine, this set has it all. I stamped the mug using Crumb Cake Ink and filled it with Daffodil Delight Ink. To finish the foam, I used the Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blend.
The sentiment is also from the stamp set. That was probably a given due to what it says! LOL!! But I think it is perfect and can really have a lot of meaning with it. I think of it as a Thank You or Gratitude.
Papers
The end result has quite a bit more paper than I originally envisioned. The layers kept going with each piece I stamped. For the card base, I matched the Calypso Coral from the Pretzel paper. This piece is from the thick pack of Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper. That pack has a piece that matches quite a few stamp sets in the catalog.
The gingham layer is from the Glorious Gingham 6X6 Designer Series Paper. This piece is the Pecan Pie color and is a really nice brown. As I made the layers for the sentiment and beer I went back to the Pecan Pie card stock. And even another piece of the Pecan Pie Glorious Gingham. I think of that layer as a coaster for the mug.
Finishes
I had a bit of difficulty placing the sentiment. Finally I decided that the angle was the way to go. It adds a bit of fun to the card and keeps the brown off of the gingham where it blends in somewhat. And the final touch was to add a few of the Lemon Lolly Adhesive Back Solid Gems. They are scattered around as another piece of the yellow.
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The Beautiful Balloons Bundle is a wonderful mix of fun and whimsy for anyone to appreciate. I have used it in a quick and fairly simple way to share today.
Stamps and Dies
The Beautiful Balloons Bundle is a mix of balloons, streamers, and fun sentiments. And the matching Beautiful Balloons Dies are the same with some added features. I did not use these today, but there is a great tag, stars, and some fun surprises. For my card I used the two smaller balloons and stamped them on the White card stock with Parakeet Party Ink and Berry Burst Ink that had been stamped off first. I wanted a little softer look than the darker Berry Burst at full strength.
To create the sentiment balloon, I die cut the larger balloon from Parakeet Party card stock. For me having the die cut balloon made it easier to see where was best to place the sentiment. The sentiment is from the stamp set and is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I also stamped on the Berry Burst card base the small streamer stamp. It is stamped tone on tone. If you are unfamiliar with that term it is Berry Burst Ink stamped onto Berry Burst card stock. You can get a similar look using Versamark Ink. But the image is a little bit lighter than with the same color ink.
Papers
The gorgeous DSP piece of paper is from the Stargazing Designer Series Paper pack. It is the reverse side of one of the darker galaxy sheets. I loved the fun design that was also a tone on tone look. And it matched the Parakeet Party I used for the balloons. It was a pleasant surprise when I was trying to match a color to that piece that Berry Burst seemed to be the best option. I love bright colors, so I did not hesitate to give it a try.
Finishes
The finishing touches on this card are a little different, or at least one is. To create the tail of the balloon I turned to the 2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine. The Parakeet Party and White twine worked perfectly in matching my color theme. I simply looped a few strands of the twine back and forth and used a glue dot under the tip of the balloon to adhere the twine. Then all that was left was snipping the loops at the bottom to create the fringe. Last but not least I added a trio of the Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio. They seemed bright enough to compete with the other bright colors!
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I am still playing catch up. But have a quick card to share with you. A friend asked me for some Thank You cards. I immediately thought of the Notecards and Envelopes. And paired that with the Inked & Tiled stamp set.
Stamps
The Inked & Tiled stamp set, and the Punch Bundle, was / is a favorite of mine at first sight. I love the punches, and the distressed look of the stamp set is wonderful. And with the New and Improved Stampin’ Write Markers I am loving the direct to rubber coloring! I colored the stamp with Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Markers before stamping. The markers are only available as a color family. But at times like this they are the perfect tool for the job.
The sentiment is from the Inked & Tiled set as well. It is added using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. The simple Thank You is perfect. And it doesn’t detract from the flower.
Papers
The base card is the Basic White Notecards and Envelopes. They are a great bang for your buck and a perfect size. It is so easy to decorate these a little, or a lot. I went with the little decoration. From the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper I took a 1″ wide strip along the edge. We all have a lot of those strips, even in varying widths, that would work like this. I know I always have narrow strips leftover.
Finishes
My finishing touch is a scattering of bling. For this card I chose the Glossy Dots. I really love these and they are even better because they are almost flat! This makes it so easy to mail. They also fit more into a gift box or bag if gifting a set as I am here. Even if the color is not exact, the Stampin’ Up! colors all seem to work well regardless.
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