I have another fairly tone on tone card to share with you. Yesterday’s card was a masculine one using Mossy Meadow. Today I have a fun generic one that stars Misty Moonlight.
Stamp set
This stamp set is one of the Fun ones in the Mini Catalog. I tend to gravitate towards whimsy and animals. So of course this one had to come to my house. It truly is a generic stamp set that is fun. I opted for the Hugs and Kisses but there is a Birthday that fits as well. And I love that it fits the 2 3/8 Circle Punch. Punches are a favorite of mine and I love when sets fit punches and Dies that we already have.
The tone on tone made color choices easy here. I stamped everything using Misty Moonlight Ink. I punched the circle first to get placement. Then I layed the top words, which are one stamp, and the bottom words, which are another stamp, on the circle. I could pick it up with the clear block and have my spacing perfect. Easy peasy!! The pup is stamped on scrap and fussy cut to pop up in the center.
Papers and Colors
The card base is Misty Moonlight, as was the ink used. And the DSP is from the Country Lace Designer Series Paper. Actually this Misty Moonlight sheet is the opposite side of what I stamped the trees on for yesterday’s card. This paper is very versatile!!
To keep this in the tone on tone, more or less…..I only added a thin white layer behind the DSP. But I did not want only the white focal layer. A quick and simple fix was to punch the same circle from Misty Moonlight card stock. It gives a sort of shadow look. The layers are 3 3/4 X 5 for the white and 3 5/8 X 4 7/8 of the DSP.
Finishes
To complete this card did not require very much. I looked at a variety of embellishments to even include ribbon. But nothing seemed just right. So I added a trio of the New Regal Foiled Adhesive Back Dots from the Mini Catalog. And I couldn’t be happier. The bit of gold fleck in the blue really shows off.
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The Changing Leaves Bundle is my favorite of the current OnLine Exclusives. I have made a previous card using this bundle, but could not resist another one. The muted tones seem to help the leaves stand out very well.
Bundle
To say that these leaves are wonderful is an understatement. The details of the embossed image is so clear and interesting. This Embossing Folder is also a Hybrid. That means it is able to have a Die placed inside and cut out the largest mix of leaves. I did not use that feature, I simply love the embossing.
The Wild Wheat leaves are two Dies in the set also. Plus the sentiment layer with the stitching and rounded ends is great. The sentiment is a simple one that I love and is part of the stamp set. I think the card would bring a smile to anyone.
Papers
The card base is Wild Wheat, as are the extra leaves. I added the layer in Copper Clay and the banner behind the sentiment is too. To keep that simple I took a strip and simply flagged one end. For the main layer and sentiment Basic Beige was my choice. This new addition to our colors is quickly becoming a favorite. It pairs with almost any color.
Finishes
The embossed layer with the added 3D leaves are stand out enough really. But I wanted to give it a little more texture. My bling for this card is the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribbon Adhesive Dots. That is a mouth full for sure! But these embellishments are wonderful and add a little extra with the sparkle strips you can see inside of them.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
New Scrapbooking Catalog
The newest addition to Stampin’ Up! is an Online catalog of Scrapbooking products. You can see the catalog by clicking the photo below and save it to your computer.
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
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My SEPTEMBER Host Code is S9CRPBZ4. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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Fun Folds are my favorite card to make and today is a twist on one of the most used fun folds. Plus it stars the fabulous More Than Autumn Bundle. This bundle is going to be available tomorrow when the Mini Catalog goes live. If you do not have a current demonstrator and need a catalog, reach out to me and I will be happy to get one to you.
Stamp and Die Bundle
The More Than Autumn Bundle really is more than just a Fall / Autumn set. It contains the coffee cup with whipped topping and sprinkles, mini marshmallows, donuts, pie, and fun sentiments. Plus a couple of the sentiments have matching Dies.
Today I stamped all of the images using Pecan Pie Ink. The donut and pie are stamped on the layer of Basic White. And the coffee is stamped on scrap paper along with the whipped topping and the tiny pumpkin. Everything is colored using Stampin’ Blends. The fun sentiment carries to the inside where I also added more of the sprinkles. Here is the two open views which allows you to see the Fun Fold.
The above view shows the second DSP on the flap as well as a peek at the inside. And the next one shows the fully opened card.
Papers
This fun fold card base is from Cajun Craze. The two DSP pieces are fairly dark, so I added a thin layer of Basic White to separate them from the Cajun Craze. Plus I think it helps the white focal layers to pop as well. The flap DSP is from the OnLine Exclusive Iconic Celebration Designer Series Paper. This pack has paper for any theme for the rest of the year, plus New Year and Valentines Day.
The speckled paper on the inside of the card is from the Annual Catalog. It is part of the To Market Designer Series Paper. One of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! papers is how they coordinate due to the colors being consistent throughout. I pulled the Pumpkin Pie as a darker color from the dotted paper. Where the stamped speckles are Peach Pie for a lighter image.
How To:
The card base begins with a piece of Cajun Craze measuring 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4. Next cut 2 1/8 off of one end. (I have used this 1/2 flap many times as a card base.) Now use the cut away piece and cut it in half. This leaves you a piece that is 2 1/8 X 2 3/4. Score one end at 3/4. This becomes the hinge for the focal layer. With the flap folded up at the bottom, add the hinge to the inside of the top. See the photos.
The inside layer is Basic White at 5 1/4 X 4. And the dotted DSP is 5 1/8 X 3 7/8. The stamped inside layer is Basic White at 4 1/4 X 3. For the flap the Basic White is 5 1/4 X 2 and the Iconic Celebration DSP is 5 1/8 X 1 7/8. The front focal area Pumpkin Pie measures 4 3/4 X 3 1/2. And the Basic White stamped layer is 4 1/2 X 3 1/4. To add this to the hinge, fold the hinge inward and add adhesive to the bottom 2/3 of the hinge. Place the Pumpkin Pie layers over the card and center on all four sides. By adding the adhesive to the hinge it takes the guesswork out of trying to figure out how and where to place adhesive.
Thank you for stopping by today. Don’t forget the Mini Catalog goes live tomorrow! Woohoo!!
New Scrapbooking Catalog
The newest addition to Stampin’ Up! is an Online catalog of Scrapbooking products. You can see the catalog by clicking the photo below and save it to your computer.
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
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Before I start on today’s project, I want to let you know about a new line of Online Products from Stampin’ Up!. You may be aware that SU bought some of Making Memories products as they closed. So there is now a catalog with new Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking items and Making Memories items are also available online. The link for the catalog is further down in the post.
Today I have a really quick card that would be great for use of the beautiful papers, especially the Scenery DSP, Stampin’ Up! has been producing. My card is a generic Sending Hugs. This layout will work for any occasion however.
Dies
The single Die used on this card front is from the Perennial Postage Die set. It is centered with the top and sides with a larger area at the bottom. How easy is it this!!! I love the idea. This will be great for making multiple cards. A set of these with different DSP in the “window” would be a wonderful gift.
Papers
The die cut opening is great, but the beauty is really in the DSP. This is from the upcoming Mini Catalog and will be available beginning on September 4. It is Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper. It is a 6 x 6 pack of beautiful watercolor like scenes. To make this card, I cut 2 1/4″ strips from the 6 X 6. Next I slid the strip up and down in the window until I had the exact spot I wanted. The sheet of DSP I used is very dark and grassy at the bottom section so I needed some sky mixed in. There are other pieces that you could easily cut the strip in the middle and have two from one strip.
The card base is Thick Basic White cut to 4 1/4 X 11. And the die cut layer is regular Basic White that is 3 3/4 X 5. I used the edges of my Stampin’ Dimensionals to raise the DSP away from the front window. You could also use the Foam Adhesive Strips. I use a lot of dimensionals so have the surrounding foam ready to go! The focal layer is also then raised using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamps and Punch
This sweet sentiment is from the beautiful Layering Leaves stamp set. I wanted a simple sentiment that complimented the scene. It is stamped using Mossy Meadow Ink. There is also a sprig of Mossy Meadow sticking out of the bottom right of window. I used the Bough Punch and the small sprig it makes to add a bit of dimension to the photo. Of course it is not at all necessary if you prefer to leave that off.
There is only a single bling for this card. I used a single gold sequin to highlight the sentiment. Any type of bling would work for this large open space.
Thank you for stopping in today!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
New Scrapbooking Catalog
The newest addition to Stampin’ Up! is an Online catalog of Scrapbooking products. You can see the catalog by clicking the photo below and save it to your computer.
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
HOST CODE
My SEPTEMBER Host Code is S9CRPBZ4. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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Scraps on my desk can be an inspiration sometimes. And today’s card came from those scraps. After cutting card stock for an upcoming class, I had quite a few strips to create with.
Stamp Set
This cute little pumpkin and mix of words sentiment are from the Choose Happy stamp set in the Annual Catalog. This set is one that has small images, like the pumpkin, that fit pretty much any time of year. As well as sentiments that can be created for any occasion. When I saw this set I knew I had to have it. The simple focal layer is cute and makes for a quick card.
The pumpkin is stamped using Early Espresso Ink. It is then colored using Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment is two single words. They are also stamped with Early Espresso and then straight cut for the Fall and fussy cut for the Happy.
Papers
These papers were put together as an experiment and ended up being a happy one. The stripes were the pieces from the card class. They are 1/2 tall and were a couple of different lengths. I only had to cut a few extra once after I began layering them. They are adhered to a piece of Basic White and then the edges trimmed. To go along with the Fall theme, I thought the Mossy Meadow card base would be perfect to pair with Copper Clay and Wild Wheat.
Layers
To continue the simple theme, I went with Circle Punches for the focal layer. Granted the strips did take a minute. But they were an experiment and could have been a solid piece of card stock as well. The focal layer is two circle punches. They are the 1 3/4 and 2″ circles. I love punches for quick cards. These seemed to work perfectly with the small image and sentiment. And I finished it with one single Bling! It is the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems. This one is the dark brown.
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Designer Series Paper Sale begins on August 6 – 31st.
Papers included in the sale are:
Bright & Beautiful
Countryside Inn
Country Lace
Country Woods
Full of Life
Lily Pond Lane
Mediterranean Blooms
Perennial Lavender
Take To The Sky
Thoughtful Journey
To Market
Unbounded Beauty
Wildly Flowering
Winter Meadow
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
HOST CODE
My AUGUST Host Code is NB9XKFUZ. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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.
I have intended to try the floating object card for quite a while. And today I have given it a shot. I will not say mastered it, but I am happy with the outcome. The Thoughtful Journey DSP is easy to make a great card with.
Papers
The floating picture and the DSP are the stars of this card. This beautiful paper is from the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. These papers all look like a watercolor painting that have been turned into DSP. And honestly some of Stampin’ Up!s papers are just that. But I am not sure about this pack, so I will not say that is the case. However it was created, the paper is gorgeous. Additionally, this paper is part of the DSP Sale that is almost over!!
To get the card basics, I pulled the colors from the DSP. The card base is Old Olive and is paired with Blackberry Bliss. Sadly the Blackberry Bliss is so dark that you cannot see I used the Fern 3D Embossing Folder on that layer. It really stands out in person.
Dies
The circle for the floating picture is made using the Everyday Details Dies. I used the largest one and it was the perfect size. This die has circles around the edge and I would have preferred a solid circle. Any circles you have in your stash would work however.
The sentiment Die is a fabulous new one. It is from the Unbounded Love Dies. I die cut the piece twice. Once with Old Olive and once with Basic White. There is no extra cutting involved. The center that I stamped on is cut out when you use the Die. And they piece back together perfectly!
Sentiments
The sentiment is from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set. I love the beautiful font. It is not shown, but I used another thinking of you type sentiment on the inside with a strip of the same DSP along the bottom. I really need to remember to photograph the inside!!
Extras
The little bow on the sentiment is from a single strand of the 2023-2025 In Color Twine. I had another card where I pulled the strands apart since it so thick. There are about four strands together. I am really loving the thin and simple bow. The bling is from the Purple Shimmer Gems. A single of the darkest color was added to the sentiment also.
Directions for the Floating Picture
The largest circle from the Everyday Details was used to cut Basic Black card stock. Next I took a piece of the DSP that I cut 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 and then cut it into 1/2″ strips. I began placing the strips at the bottom and used the edges of the Stampin’ Dimensionals. You can use the Foam Strips, but I have a lot of Dimensional sheets with only the edges remainig. I tried to think of a method to equally space the strips, but ultimately ended up just eyeballing it. Once they were all attached, I turned it over and cut around the black circle.
Thank you for stopping by today!!
Designer Series Paper Sale begins on August 6 – 31st.
Papers included in the sale are:
Bright & Beautiful
Countryside Inn
Country Lace
Country Woods
Full of Life
Lily Pond Lane
Mediterranean Blooms
Perennial Lavender
Take To The Sky
Thoughtful Journey
To Market
Unbounded Beauty
Wildly Flowering
Winter Meadow
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
HOST CODE
My AUGUST Host Code is NB9XKFUZ. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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.
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