My card I have to share today is made from the same template as yesterday. I wanted to show you how different the same base can appear. Having a simple Go To template can be a lifesaver when we need a quick card. Quick does not mean it is not a wonderful card.
Encircled With Love stamp set
The sweet sentiment I chose for this card is one that I love. It is simple, sweet, and says you care about the recipient. To go along with my Valentine idea card, I stamped using Real Red Ink. The hearts in the paper are Real Red, Strawberry Slush and Bubble Bath. This stamp set, Encircled With Love, is in the Annual Catalog in the DVD style case. Now Stampin’ Up! has issued it in the new style cases as well. If you choose the new style, be aware that it is a different product number. The new style case number is 169090.
Made With Love Designer Series Paper
These strips are the same as yesterday’s card and measure 1 X 5. This time I placed the card in landscape layout and used two different patterns from this fun DSP. To center the strips I used my grid paper to place the center one and then came in from each side. I thought I would make a simpler one and leave off the layer behind the strips.
Extras
To create the focal layer I used the 1 3/4′ and 2″ Circle Punches. The 2″ is Strawberry Slush with the stamped image cut with the 1 3/4″. I love circles for a clean and simple card. To add a bit more texture I also used the Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon as I did yesterday. Instead of a small neat bow I went with a large and looser bow behind the sentiment layer. And for my bling Rhinestones were called in. The sentiment has three little star shapes. So a trio of rhinestones, one on each star, seemed the perfect fit.
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Jackie
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I have a quick and simple card to share with you but also an amazing discovery as well. Actually I did not make the discovery and I am not really sure who did. However, it is worth sharing by everyone. And the best part is that it is a simple 3D Embossing Folder and cardstock. The trick is to use the Two-Toned cardstock. This cardstock arrived this past year and has not gotten a lot of play time from me. Well, that is about to change!
Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder
First off this folder is amazing! I love the vines and then the softer look of stone in the background. However the white showing through in the paper is the star of the show. The new Two-Tone Cardstock is a lighter shade of the same color on one side with the darker on the other. The main difference to regular cardstock is that it has a white center. So by embossing with the 3D folder, the white shows through. It is as if you sanded off some of the color. What an amazing look and simply by dry embossing the cardstock!
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper
The pretty floral print center of this card is cut from the DSP. There are two sheets in the Lovely Blossoms DSP that can be cut apart and used as card fronts or layers. I chose to fussy cut the white away and leave only the flowers on the Cloud Clover background.
Beautifully Celebrated Dies
To create the rest of the focal layer background, I wanted a pretty layer. I found the layering dies included in the Beautifully Celebrated Die set to fit perfectly. There are several of this style that layer. This one is the 3rd from largest. My fussy cut flower piece fit perfectly. I opted for a simple white layer, even though I had just cut away the white the flowers were printed on. Oh well!
Sweet Blooms stamp set
This wonderful sentiment is from the Sweet Blooms set. I love the phrases Stampin’ Up! has produced lately that are similar to this. My idea of a good card is one that makes someone smile. And the font of this one is just fabulous in my book. I have been on a fussy cutting binge lately and this was another fussy cutting victim. Since the flowers are sort of small, I did not want the sentiment to cover them overly much.
Extras
There is only Bling as an extra today. This trio are from the Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots. These are very shimmery! So just what the card ordered. I chose the Secret Sea dots to highlight the flower centers as well as the sentiment. OOPS!! As I was adding the supply list for this card, I saw these dots are no longer available. I am so sorry!
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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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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
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Fun Folds are my favorite type of card. This one is a simple one to create and adds wonderful interest at the same time. I call it a Diamond Card. You will be surprised at the simplicity and want to make your own.
As you can see, the diamond is part of the front of the card. An easy peasy but bold look.
Creative Haven Stamp Bundle
The front tag and sentiment, as well as the inside, are from the Creative Haven Bundle. I love the fun and bold sentiments in this set. And even better there are Dies that match the larger sentiments. That is a double win. I used a smaller sentiment for the inside as it is a smaller writing area than a full white layer on the inside. Here is the open view.
Here you see the additional DSP and the writing space with this sweet sentiment. Since these little stars are included I simply had to add them!
Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper
The fact this gorgeous DSP is still around makes me happy. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. They remind me of my childhood home. We had a couple of giant bushes. Since my preferred color is blue, even in hydrangeas, this paper is one I really love. With the Hydrangea piece as the front layer, I added a smaller pattern from the same pack to the inside. It is a small enough pattern that it doesn’t take away from the sentiment or your note. And the Secret Sea cardstock has really become one of my Go To colors!
Extras
There are a few additional “texture” points for this Diamond card. First is the tag with the sentiment. It is raised with Stampin’ Dimensionals for more depth. I always am happy to add a tag to a card. Since it is a tag, there is a hole for ribbon. I simply tied the bow from Cloud Cover ribbon and adhered it over the hole instead of trying to tie the bow through the hole. And finally a trio of Sparkle Dot Essentials are the bling. These are new and fabulous. Different sizes and colors of glittering flat dots. What could be better!!
Measurements
The card base is Secret Sea cardstock cut 4 1/4 X 9 and scored at 5 1/2 on the long side. For the diamond you need a Secret Sea piece cut to 3 X 3 (actually just a smidgen short of 3 X 3). This is adhered on the angle and at the end of the shorter front panel. Be sure to place your adhesive back from the center line so it doesn’t bleed over.
For the front I used a Basic White layer of 3 1/4 X 4 to have behind the hydrangea DSP. And 2 3/4 X 2 3/4 on the diamond. The hydrangea DSP is 3 1/8 X 3 7/8. On the inside of the card I have a Basic White that is 5 1/4 X 4 with the small print DSP at 2 1/4 X 3 7/8. Of course the Cloud Cover for the tag is more a scrap but you need at least 2 1/2 X 3 1/2.
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
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I have been on a “simple” card routine of late. Today is not really any different. I am showcasing a single flower paired with a sentiment to make you smile.
STAMPS& DIES
The focal flower today is from the Pretty Florals Bundle. I have stamped and Die cut the images previously, but not used the definition Die cuts. That is what I did today. I really love the detail on the cardstock flower. And adding the darker highlight really ups the beauty. And the matching detail in the leaves is just icing on the cake, or flower! I am so happy that I gave this set another look and studied it a little for all the possibilities. And there are more than what I have done today.
EXTRA DIES
To create the background for the flower as well as the sentiment layer, I turned to the Stylish Shapes Die set. This set is such a Go To for me. I love the layering Dies, and there always seems to be one that fits! The circle for the flower is the largest of the Circle Dies. And the banner for the sentiment is also the largest of that shape.
EXTRA STAMPS
This super sweet sentiment is a favorite of mine. For me, my cardmaking is to make me and others happy. So to get a smile from someone over a card I have made is my big reward. Naturally this sentiment would speak to me. And it is so nice to let those who do make us happy know about it. This wonderful sentiment is from the Sweet Blooms stamp set.
PAPERS
The floral DSP is what started the color choices for this card. And it is actually a back side of a large print. You know how I love using the reverse sides! This is from the Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper. I pulled Petunia Pop from the DSP as well as the Bubble Bath. The green is Granny Apple Green and after using it for the leaves decided it was perfect as the card base color.
EXTRAS
To complete the card I only needed some bling. I chose to use the Flower Accents. There are a couple of different sizes of these. I went with the smallest and placed one at the flower center and the others on the sentiment layer. The mission was completed.
June Suite Sale
This is a super Sweet Suite sale. All Suites and Suite Products are 50% off. So any part of a suite, like a Bundle, or DSP, etc can be 50% off when you purchase one other. The key is to get two of similar price to get the most bang for your buck.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. 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 after April 15th 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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My card today is using a stamp set that I new I had to have. I created this simple card as soon as I got it in my hands. We all need a hug on a regular basis. And if you love animals, then this one is for you.
STAMPS
This adorable image is from the Hugs & Healing stamp set. As soon as I saw this cuddle between the dog and cat, I was sold! Not all dogs and cats get along this well. I have had a couple that did however. And it is the sweetest. The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blends. They are all listed in the Supply List at the bottom of the post. The stamp set does not have matching Dies. But this was pretty quick to fussy cut.
The sentiment is also from the stamp set. It has some sweet ones that go with each of the images. This sentiment actually says Sending Healing Hugs To You. I did not want the Healing. So I stamped the sentiment, which is two lines, and then cut it apart. Plus the cut apart sentiment sort of goes along with the image I think.
PAPERS
There are a variety of papers used here. I sort of went crazy with the DSP and colors. But I wanted it to look like they were laying on the floor. I began with Pecan Pie cardstock for the base. It matches the pups coloring. Next is the “floor”. This piece came from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The “rug” is from the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper. (It pays to keep all of your leftover pieces! ) And then another Pecan Pie layer paired with Crumb Cake cardstock for the actual image to lay on.
EXTRAS
The Extras are a mix of dots that I actually had to look up to make sure they were not retired. They were on the Last Chance List. Of course I just looked again as I am writing this post….and they are gone! These are the Ombre Mat Dots in case you happen to have some in your stash. But if you are like me, you have a few embellishments that have colors to match since I used quite a few for the quilt. I am so sorry about this!!
June Suite Sale
This is a super Sweet Suite sale. All Suites and Suite Products are 50% off. So any part of a suite, like a Bundle, or DSP, etc can be 50% off when you purchase one other. The key is to get two of similar price to get the most bang for your buck.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. 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 after April 15th 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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