I last shared a card using the Sea Horse stamp from a wonderful new Online Exclusive I was late in discovering. Today I have two versions of cards to show using another stamp from the set. This is a Peacock, and it is truly Majestic!
Natural Artistry Stamp Set
This stamp set is aptly named with the Artistry. The images are so special. Stampin’ Up! has some very talented artists doing the creating of our products. And this one is at the top I believe. I stamped this peacock to highlight the majestic look he has. You may wonder why the card is blue and the peacock is green. I chose Pretty Peacock (LOL) because peacocks have a green shade to them. Especially from a distance. ***** Don’t forget to look further down, I have a second Peacock card in a tad simpler version.
Background
To create a somewhat special background, I used the Everyday Arches. These are a favorite of course. They remind me of taking a photo through an arched opening. That is where the royal stage began for my peacock. The second arch of Secret Sea cardstock really helps to highlight the White one. I added some shading using Hydrangea Hue Ink and a Blending Brush to the White background.
Next is an embossed layer from Hydrangea Hue cardstock. This is the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder. Not only does is have the Fern, but it has the fun curlycue you see on the top left, and other leaves. A perfect fit for the peacock surroundings. Last is the card base of Secret Sea as well.
Sentiment
This small but mighty sentiment is from the Phrases & Frames stamp set. I love that it is on the smaller side. But it still has the mixed font and totally works inside or in a starring role on a card. I chose to fussy cut the sentiment so it lays along the bottom of the peacock layer.
Extras
There are a couple of Extras on this card. I added the Hydrangea Hue Ribbon across the bottom of the peacock to tie everything together. And it is a perfect place for the sentiment to sit. For the Bling, I added a trio of the Natural Matte Dots. They are in Secret Sea and are great in color and that they are relatively flat embellishments. This group of dots are in more neutral tones and to have Secret Sea dots is extra special.
The extra card is a simpler version of the one above. But just as majestic I believe. I used the same two Everyday Arches Dies, 2nd and 3rd largest, in a different way. A negative was cut of the smaller one to do the Blending and then that is cut out with the larger Die to create the border. This card is Pretty Peacock and Golden Glow.
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It seems April has been a Birthday month with my friends. And today is no different. This one is for a guy. Mostly the colors lean towards male. The card is pretty cutesy actually. But since he loves dogs I think he will be okay with it.
Stamps
No matter what I might begin thinking is the lead of the card, these puppies take the star for sure. The Cutest Crew Stamp set, it is actually a Bundle, takes the cake for a dog or cat lover. I colored these pups in a variety of colors using Stampin’ Blends. We do not want to offend anyone’s favorite. They are all equally adorable.
The sentiment on both the front and inside are also from the stamp set. On the front I went with the second smallest of the Circle Dies from Stylish Shapes Dies to create a Dog Tag look to highlight the Happy Birthday. At least in my head that was the plan!
To add a bit more whimsy, I stamped the paw prints up the side of the DSP. That can be a little nerve wracking to stamp on the DSP, especially after you have already adhered it to the card. But I succeeded with no errors this time. After doing the paw prints, I decided they needed to be on the inside as well. Here is a view of the inside of the card.
Papers
This quite different DSP is part of the 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper. There are these stripes, along with polka dots, in all of the upcoming In Colors in this pack of paper. It is a wonderful pack. I was partial to these different size stripes. You can also see the small polka dots. But there is an additional sheet of large dots that are more like paint swirls. Trust me, you will want this paper!!
To match the colors of the DSP, I went with Peaceful Pine for the card base. This is one of the new In Colors. And you only have a few days before being able to order some of your own! Since there are White stripes in the main paper, I did not try to fancy up the Basic White pieces. They fit right in.
Extras
The Extras for today are the Stylish Shapes Dies I mentioned along with the sentiment. These are the best set of all purpose Dies. And for the Bling I kept it simple. Only one bling was added to the Dog Tag. This is from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots. These are shiny Bling! And are a couple of different sizes in all of the new colors. Another must have are these Dots.
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Jackie
Online Exclusives
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You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns DSP, In Color Dots, Peaceful Pine Ink and cardstock will all be avaialbe beginning in the May Catalog.
A notecard can be so handy to have on hand. I try to make some up that are good for most occasions for when I need a last minute acknowledgment. The one I have today is more specific in that it says Hello. That could be changed merely with a different sentiment and everything else staying the same.
But First, please do not forget that today is the last day of the Double Stampin’ Rewards. They end at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
Notecards are the Best!
Notecards are quick to make as they are smaller. Yet can still be as pretty as a full size card or scrapbook page. The one I have to share today is using some DSP scraps and two stamps. Plus a couple of Extras. Still very quick and simple.
Paper
The White Notecards come with 20 cards and 20 envelopes for the small price of $10.00. Using this DSP scrap layout, that could be a lot of ready to go cards using the small strips leftover from other projects. And no one wants to throw away those beautiful strips!
The DSP used is two sides of the Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper. This is so gorgeous. Partly because it showcases the beautiful new In Color of Hydrangea Hue. In addition there are some Bronze effects on some of the leaves and flower centers. It did not show well in the photo.
I shared a piece of the Hydrangea Hue cardstock with the tag. That color to me is not only beautiful but it reminds me of the blue/purple hydrangea flowers which are one of my most favorite flowers. Plus it is not like any other color we have. it is truly unique and I love it. The green DSP is the reverse of the beautiful floral and really highlights the greens there.
Stamps
The sentiment as well as the little bird are from the Cutest Crew Stamp set. This stamp set was on it’s way to me as soon as it was available and apparently to a lot of other folks. It has been out of stock, but is expected back the end of the month.
To get the little bird image, I stamped only half of the bird stamp and then fussy cut this one apart from the others. He became a Blue Bird to match the color theme. He is colored using the Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends.
For the sentiment, I stamped it and then fussy cut around the sides and top to give some interest and not cover the entire tag. It also helps the sentiment to stand out a little more when it has some different shapes.
Extras
The tag is from the Labeled With Love Punch. This guy is on the Last Chance List for $15.00. I love the unique shape as it does look like a ticket or small tag. To give a bit more texture to the card, I added a bow using Linen Thread. This is always a good choice when you want a ribbon or just some texture and it really goes with almost anything.
Finally I have to add Bling! I have shared a few upcoming products from the May – August Catalog on this little card. All of these are only a couple of weeks away and I felt it was an okay time to bring them out for you to see. These 2026-2028 In Color Dots are in all of the new In Colors. and in two sizes. I used the Hydrangea Hue of course. These have a “pearl” like shine to them so they qualify as true bling.
New Product Reminder
The Hydrangea Hue products will all be available to order beginning on May 5th. I believe you will love this new catalog, And it is in portrait form like the Annual Catalog, not landscape as the Mini Catalogs have been.
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You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
I have been all about simple cards so far this week and today is no exception! This one truly is a #simplestamping card.
Cutest Crew
The Cutest Crew stamp set has to be one of the “cutest” stamp sets in a while. It has both cats and dogs, and they are adorable! I love both, actually most animals, so of course it was immediately on my list when it first debuted. I used the little birds, which I had really not even looked at originally, along with the sweet sentiment. Both are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black and the birds are given a touch of color with some Stampin’ Blends. I also stamped the birds on the inside layer of the card for added fun.
Blending
This is a super simple card but I wanted to add a touch of extra to it. So I stamped the birds and the sentiment and then did something I do not often do. I used Blending Brushes to create the background colors. Pool Party is used for the sky and Old Olive for the grass.
Even if you are new to Blending Brushes and Blending Ink on your paper, this is an easy one to do. I will say “always…begin with the brush off of your cardstock”. And less is more. You can add more color, but cannot take away. Start with just a bit of color on your brush, rub it on your Grid Paper, then slide it across the grid paper and onto your cardstock. This alleviates the dark spots that happen. And if that happens don’t fret over it. An embellishment or some darker shading next to it can camouflage that. After all, these are handmade!!
Papers
I chose the Cute As A Bug Designer Series paper to go with my sweet layer. The two sheets compliment each other and are both bright and cheerful. I layered the two pieces, which each measures 5 1/8 X 1 7/8, on to a Basic White that measures 5 1/4 X 4. Two cover any joining issues, I added a strip of Old Olive that is 5 1/4 X 1/4. The only Extra today is a single Brushed Brass Butterfly. These went on the Last Chance List and were immediately scooped up. So sadly they have all flown away. They will be missed by me!
To carry the fun theme to the inside, I layered the Basic White onto a piece of Poppy Parade cardstock. And added only the Pool Party blending over them
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COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
Even without having a lot of children to make cards for, I still love the fun stamp sets. Or in today’s case, fun DSP. I believe we are never too old for whimsical things. A quick card with a touch of whimsy is right up my alley.
Partial Matchbook Fold
I started to call this Fun Fold a Matchbook Fold, but it is only held together at the bottom by the Happy Birthday circle. So I renamed it a Partial Matchbook Fold. This one could not be any easier to do. And would work in landscape mode as well.
The card base is 4 1/4 X 9 1/4 and scored at 5 1/2. The front flap DSP is 4 X 3 3/4 and is in landscape if it is a directional paper as I used. For the bottom small section I chose to simple use the back side of the bugs. The little grass goes perfectly with them. The bottom DSP is 3 X 1 1/8. And to ensure the inside White layer does not show from the bottom, it is 4 X 3 5/8.
Designer Paper
This adorable critter covered DSP is the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper. There is a stamp and Die set available to complete this fun whimsical bug theme. I personally loved the bugs and the colors used. Almost any of the Stampin’ Up! colors would work with this paper in the varying bug details.
The card base is simple in Old Olive. This is a fabulous green that has been around for many years which proves it’s use and love. The ink on the Happy Birthday is Poppy Parade. Of course it is pulled from the mushrooms and pops against the green.
Stamps
As a demonstrator we get to pre-order upcoming products. I have purchased several items from the March OnLine Exclusives. And I used one today in the sentiments for this card. So you are getting a sneak peek at the Cutest Crew stamp set. The mixed fonts of the Happy Birthday are always one thing I love. The inside is all from that stamp set. Here is an inside view:
The inside sentiment is using Daffodil Delight along with Poppy Parade for the butterflies. And to do a simple splash of color to the butterflies I used a Blender Pen. I love, when I think to do this, to add some color or shading to an image. In this case I wanted the shadowed look instead of just a light color. It could be done however you like. The Blender Pen uses the image’s ink to color. Although you need to do it fairly soon after stamping.
Extras
There are two extras today. The circle of the front sentiment is from the Stylish Shapes Dies. And the bling is a 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearl in Darling Duckling. It does have the pearly sheen which is very pretty and noticeable.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
I have a fun card to share with you today. My stamp club ladies sort of roll their eyes when I bring out a project with a whimsical animal. I am definitely a sucker for the Stampin’ Up! animal images. The one today is super cute, and very fluffyf!
Wooly Friends Punch Bundle
The Wooly Friends “ewe” is just adorable. The fact it is a punch bundle seals the deal for me. I always love the punches. She is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and punched out. I added some makeup to her face with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends on her cheeks and a touch for her ears.
The sentiment is simply a sweet one and works for so many occasions. To fit everything on the die cut, I did die cut first and then stamp the sentiment and the flowers. The flowers are stamped using Memento also, then filled with Flirty Flamingo and Garden Green. I love the addition of the grass.
Made With Love Designer Series Paper
This sweet DSP has hearts on one side and then compatible designs on the other side. I opted to use the other side as my band. The cardstock is Poppy Parade for the card base and again for the large Die layer. It actually shows better against the DSP in person.
Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder
The detail on this embossing folder is fabulous. All of the little hearts swirling around are so nice. And this one is also something that could be used for a lot of similar cards. I did not intend this one to be a Valentine card, more of a Thinking of You.
Extras
The two Die cut layers are from the Nested Essentials Dies. These are so versatile with the different shapes. I would feel lost without them. And to finish the card I added some low profile bling. Actually these are the Low Profile Dots that are (or maybe were) on the Last Chance List. I hope you have some because they go with almost anything. They are the little black dress of card making!
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
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