I am back, and hopefully it is on a regular basis of a 4-5 day a week posts. Life has happened once again. However, all is well for now and I need to be stamping and sharing my love of stamping with you.
Today I have a simple and pretty card to share. It is from the gorgeous Nature’s Symphony Bundle and Nature Walk Designer Series Paper. And I checked, they are still available!! So much is on the Last Chance list, but these are not.
Bundle
It really is difficult to choose which is the star of this card. They are fairly equal in my opinion. But I decided to go with the Nature’s Symphony Bundle first. That leaf image from the Die set is the star of the show. The detail in the leaves impresses me every time I use it.
Then who could not appreciate this sweet sentiment! It is good for almost any occasion. Even if that occasion is just to let someone know you are thinking of them. An unexpected Smile card in the mail would make my day!
Papers
The second star of the card is the Nature Walk Designer Series Paper. These strips are from two different sheets. I have used both sides of one sheet, and then one side of the second. Each strip measures 3 1/2 X 3/4. I have enough of scrap DSP to make a lot of this card layout! How about you?
To go along with the DSP, I paired it with Lost Lagoon cardstock for the base. Then pulled other colors for the Die cut images. The little leaf is Pretty Peacock. And the large leaf is Pool Party. I wanted the large leaf to really pop and Pool Party did the trick.
Extras
The sentiment was stamped using Pretty Peacock Ink. This allowed it to not fade away next to the darker shades of color from the DSP strips.
To add a bit of extra texture, I made a double bow from Linen Thread. It compliments and stands out at the same time. And it is so easy to work with!
The single Bling is from the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. I chose the Pool Party shade to match the large leaf.
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Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous Bundle that I was a bit nervous about when I first saw it. This Bundle is a die and stamp set that creates the little pop up inside pieces that we have made for years. The exception is that where we have always folded paper strips to make the pop up mechanism, SU has created a Die to do this for us! WooHoo! on that from me. I always got my folded pieces a bit cattywhampus!!! (That is a technical term for crooked!) I am excited to share my version with you using the Die.
Pop Up Petal Bundle
The card I created was kept simple on purpose. I wanted the pop up part to be the star, but to also showcase a fairly quick and easy card. All of the images are from the stamp set, and the pop up box inside is created with the Die. The inside flowers have dies as well.
To create this card you do need to have a “liner” on the inside. Otherwise you would have a hole in your card at the fold. That is not a good look. For my version I used Thick Basic White for the card base of 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/2. Then I cut down a regular weight Basic White layer to 5 X 8 and scored at 4. The Die for the pop up box is a small rectangle (actually there are two different sizes of boxes you can cut). The easy part is that the Die has an arrow at the top and the bottom which aligns with your score line. By placing the die aligned like that it cuts it exactly where it needs to be and you have tackled the hardest part.
There is also a simple way to add some DSP to the “box” by using the same Die and simply cutting a straight line on each end where the die would not cut. The little flaps are a separate Die and make a great addition. The hardest part is attaching the flowers without having excess adhesive. You do not want to close your card and due to extra adhesive it does not open again!
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper
This fun pack of paper named Mixed Up Patterns is a great one. These patterns are not bold floral or geometric. They are simple patterns that compliment almost anything. My front panel and the inside pop up box are both pieces from this pack.
Extras
To continue with the simple and easy theme of this card, I kept the embellishments along those lines as well. On the front is a strip of Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon that is wrapped around the layer and secured on the back. Then a short piece is slipped underneath the front and tied in a knot. This is the easiest bow there is! And my bling is not very shiny today. I chose to go with a soft bling. The Moody Palette Glossy Dots are a mix of colors that are soft with a touch of shine to them. The purple vase was just a bright pop for the card and then the light dot gave it the match to the other pieces.
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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!
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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 cannot find my notes as to where I saw this card recently. It was called a Tuxedo Card by the one I saw. This is a card I have made previously but without the little extra section on the inside. It is great when we can take an older layout and revamp it.
The ribbon layer pulls out to be a bookmark or to simply reveal an additional message or gift card. But wait….there is more!
There is also an inside of the card. And it has a special little spot for whatever you want to add. I would place a gift card here I believe.
Designer Series Paper
This card is simple to create and is perfect to showcase fun patterns from DSP. All of the DSP used is from the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper. The inside triangle is the reverse of one of the front pieces. This paper has generic patterns on one side and various hobbies on the opposite. I chose the books. But there is sewing, self care, cooking, gardening, etc.
To create the triangles, I finally had a “light bulb moment”! In trying to cut the paper so I had the books orientated properly for where that piece would go. I turned the square several times. Then the light bulb went off. So make note if you are like me and get confused: If you want the piece to fit in the Bottom Left corner, as I did here, then you cut from the Top Left to bottom right. That is so simple, but took me forever to sink in. Duh!! LOL!!!
Stamps and Dies Bundle
The Creative Haven Bundle has great sentiments with fun shapes that fit each one. I love the Deep Breath and the long oval that it fits. Everyone could use that thought occasionally. And I thought it paired well with the books as that is my relax and unwind method.
Paper and Ink
A color I seem to not focus on is Coastal Cabana. So I was thrilled when it was a part of this DSP and seemed to highlight the rest of the colors better than some of the others. Since it is paired with Basic White mostly, it is a bright card.
The stamping is all done using Lost Lagoon Ink. This is , to me anyway, a darker version of Coastal Cabana. This card could be made with any colors of cardstock and DSP to fit an occasion. And I am always looking for new ways to share a gift card.
Measurements
The card begins with a standard side fold A2 card measuring 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4. There is a White layer on the front of the card measuring 4 X 5 1/4. For the pull out card you need a layer cut to 3 X 4, with a White layer at 2 7/8 X 3 7/8. There is an additional White layer on the inside that measures 4 X 5 1/4. The DSP is 3 3/4 X 3 3/4 that are cut on the diagonal. You will need three triangles it you add the inside pocket as I did. All of the triangles are only adhered along the outside and bottom edge with liquid glue and close to the edge so as not to impede the paper being slid inside. *Remember my light bulb moment if you have a directional paper.
Extras
The two extras for today are simple. One is the White Frayed Ribbon, which sadly is retired. I apologize as I did not realize that when I used it. But I am sure you have some white ribbon on hand. And the bling is the Delightful Decorative Dots. They are wonderful and low profile.
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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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Card making is something I do because I love it. I was wowed and in love from the first home party I went to many years ago. Since I have been busy with the houses and not stamping as much I have felt the lack of being me. Now that I am stamping regularly again I am back to my happy place. Today’s card is one that fits my feelings. It is a card for no reason other than “Just Because” . I believe there are quite a lot of people that would appreciate a simple Just Because card.
Beautifully Celebrated
These layering Dies are from the Beautifully Celebrated Die set. There are flowers and other pieces to the set, but I wanted these lovely layering pieces. For me the layers make the card. I used three different sheets from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper. Not really sure why I chose to add Strawberry Slush to the Balmy Blue, but it works.
Gallery Blooms
The single floral stem is from the Gallery Blooms Bundle. I sponged the colors using Sponge Daubers and stamped a couple of times to get the right colors. There are some bleeding over, but I am ok with that. Handmade cards are not perfect. At least mine are not!
The stem is cut using the matching Die from the Bundle. I did raise it from the layers using Stampin’ Dimensionals for some depth. And I added a double Linen Thread Bow for texture. To add a simple bow to a single flower is something I tend to always do.
Sentiment
This sweet and perfect sentiment is one that is in the February Product of the Month. I hope you have grabbed this set entitled Fabulous Sayings. There is a great mix of sentiments in this set. It is only $5.00 with a $75.00 order. And it is while supplies last. But if it does not sell out in February, it will still be available in March while supplies last.
Extras
I have already mentioned the Linen Thread as the first Extra for today. The other are Rhinestones. These are something that I love but forget when there are new embellishments to play with. However they are definitely one to keep in your stash. They work with almost any card layout. Some really shiny bling is never wrong!
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 another of the Love Notes cards to share today. This is the last of the Valentine, or any occasion, card. These were so easy and fun to make. I hope you will consider this paper as a Go To for a quick, sweet card.
Polka Dot Love
The Love Notes Designer Series Paper is all of this card. I have used multiple parts of the pack. The polka dot larger layer has the lovely floral arrangement pre done on it. Then I added the two strips to the left. The checked strip was shown in the last post along with the purple. And of course these adorable heart flowers on the far left strip. How fun is that!! Even the sentiment is from the paper. I simply used the Paper Trimmer to cut it out and slid it over to the right edge. A few cuts and some glue is all that was needed. I did add Cherry Cobbler as the card base on this one.
Extras
This called for very little Extras as it has the variety of patterns of paper. But of course it still received two Extras. The bow is from the Garden Green Chevron Ribbon. The thin ribbon makes for an easy ribbon to work with. And of course Bling is a must. I still consider green a Bling. These are from the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. I really love these. They are flat and with enough shine to stand out.
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 am continuing my group of cards made with the Love Notes Designer Series Paper. It is such a fun paper and makes cards in a snap. Today’s is EX-tra Fun I think.
Love Notes in a Cup
All of the papers, with the exception of the card base and layer, are the Love Notes DSP. As I have said several times, this paper is so much fun to use. It is like “what can I pair together next?”. Personally I was overjoyed when I saw these purple layers. Purple, along with orange, are my favorite colors. So this was meant to be.
The purple polka dot layer is so cute with the faded look going on. And the strip of plaid is the reverse of another sheet of the DSP I had trimmed. It matches the heart on the cup. And the two are what gave me the Flirty Flamingo as the card base and layer.
Extras
This is maybe the simplest of all of the Love Notes cards I have made. So there is only one extra today. But it is also a favorite that I am so happy is still an active product. It is the Purple Shimmer Gems. These are so pretty as they come in a variety of purples. Almost like the polka dot DSP, there are different shades of purple. They are a great embellishment to have on hand.
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
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