I have another first on today’s card. Not a super first, but a step for myself. A few weeks ago I shared a card using one of the Kits. It was the Watercolor one. That was the first time I had used a kit project. (You can see that post HERE) And today I have used die cut / punch outs from one of the DSP. It is similar to what the kits contain. To say I was impressed with the paper and the colors is an understatement. I was amazed and in love. So much that it is the star of today’s card.
PAPERS
The amazing DSP pack this gorgeous bouquet comes from is the Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper. There are two sheets of punch outs just as there are two sheets of each pattern paper. All of these punch outs are as pretty as this bouquet. I hope you see why it is the star of the card. Now I am ready to give all of the kits another look.
This is also the second time in recent days that I have used Blueberry Bushel for the card base. This bright color pops on it’s own. And it really pulls the bits of blue from the bouquet. The blue is the first thing I notice now.
STAMPS
The bouquet really is impressive and fills the front of the card. So there was not a lot of need, or room, for a sentiment layer. However I wanted to add one. So I went with this simple sentiment using two different stamps from the Sentimental Park stamp set. Because they are photopolymer, it was so easy to stamp the bottom sentiment and then add the top centered above it. To give the Basic White strip a touch of extra, I flagged each end with my paper snips.
EXTRAS
This bouquet is beautiful but it still needed something behind it. To add some additional texture I went with the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder. I think it adds just the right background without taking away from the bouquet.
To add bling to match the gold from the bouquet, I added a trio of the Gold Textured Adhesive Dots along with a bow from the Gold Twisted Thread. This thread is easy to work with and a great way to add some shine to a card.
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I am sharing a card made with a couple of the new additions to the Sale-A-Bration options. The new additions are all wonderful products and some are from current catalogs. That is not a regular occurrence. My card idea showcases the new Beautiful Butterflies Bundle and the Happy Labels Punch.
STAMP BUNDLE
The Beautiful Butterflies Bundle is a winner in my book. It includes the awesome stamp set with gorgeous butterflies. (The smallest is shown lighting on my banner) Plus a matching Die set, and a Hybrid Embossing Folder. I have used the embossing folder as my layer here. You can see the amazing details.
This background needed a bold sentiment as I wasn’t really adding a focal layer of the normal kind. The sentiment and the butterfly are from the stamp set. The butterfly is fussy cut as there is not a matching Die for it. But it is a quick one to cut out.
The stamp set is the only part of the bundle that has been added to the Sale-A-Bration options. If you choose this, with a qualifying order, remember to use the product number on the flyer or on your computer in the options. Do not use the catalog product number.
PAPERS
This idea of a simple but bold card first started with what color to use. I chose Granny Apple Green as the card base and Lemon Lolly for the layer. With some colors, the Lemon Lolly seems very light and does not really stand out. I was very pleased that it does stand out with the Granny Apple Green. To make a different type layer for the sentiment, I also used more of the Granny Apple Green. Color wise this is a simple card with only a couple of colors and no pattern papers.
EXTRAS
The first Extra is the second of the new Sale-A-Bration Options. It is the Happy Labels Pick A Punch. I cut the two layers for the sentiment and then punched the ends of both using the larger of the ticket look. The White is 3 3/4 X 3/4 and the Granny Apple Green is 4 X 1, or roughly those dimensions before punching.
To add sparkle and bling I went with two different options, but both are silver. The first is the ribbon. It is the White and Silver Ribbon. I love the shine it brings to the card. And then to add more silver shine, I opted to use the adhesive backed Sparkle Gems. These have several base colors and I used the silver one. You should see three of them scattered around.
Sale-A-Bration Additions for February
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Jackie
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
The card I have to share with you today can be a birthday card, or a gift card holder, even an invitation. It all depends on your choice of how to utilize this simple layout.
Stamps
This card was made for a class the end of April. Sadly I forgot to post it. And since I love the layout, I thought you might like it even though the stamp set has been retired. I used the Beautiful Balloons Bundle for this card. The sentiment and the two balloons are both from the set. And the matching Dies were used to cut the balloons. However, there are quite a few sets / bundles that would work just as wonderfully to create a similar card using this layout. Here is a look at the inside.
The inside stamping is also from the same stamp set. I hope you have this fun set in your collection!
Papers
The papers used were pulled from the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper. Even though the stamp set retired, this gorgeous paper did not! Woohoo!!! It is perfect for any celebration. And I love that it matches almost every color we have. For this card I paired it with Lemon Lime Twist as the background.
Extras
There are several “extras” on this one. First, I used the now retired Very Best Trio Punch to make the slot where the ribbon attaches. But any hole punch will work as well. And I used a long ago retired 1″ Circle punch to make the finger cut. Same applies there, any punch you have will work to make a finger slot.
The ribbon is from the Sheer Ribbon Combo Trim in the yellow shade. And the Bakers Twine Essential Pack is the string for the balloons. Last but not least is the 2022-2024 In Color Pearls. And again, there are so many colors in this paper that I am certain you have a color which will work. That is one of the many things I love about Stampin’ Up! products! If you are missing one piece, substitute something similar and you are good.
Measurements
There are two different ways to create this card. This one is made with the pull out as the actual “write on it” card. But you could make that an invitation to a party, or attach a gift card there. If you wanted to make a gift card holder, simply use a full size card as the card base. For this one, I only used a quarter sheet of card stock. If you have any questions about any of that, please reach out to me, I will be happy to help you figure it out.
The card base for this card is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2. And the large DSP layer is 4 X 5 1/4. The pull out layers are 3 1/2 X 4 1/4 for the card stock, and 3 1/4 X 4 for the Basic White focal layer. Also the strip of DSP across that layer is 2 1/4 X 3 1/2. For the pull out, you need Basic White that is 3 X 4. This gives you some wiggle room and not such tight fit. However you do need to place you adhesive right up to the edge at the sides and bottom.
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My title means I am in Norway! The forecast was for rain every day. Hopefully they were wrong and we are enjoying sunshine.
Stamps
After checking the forecast for the tenth time, I am prepared to enjoy the rain. But again, I am hoping now when you see this on Tuesday that I will be not getting wet! However, this stamp set is a favorite of mine as I am sure you can see by checking out the gallery! I love the images and the expressions they have.
This little guy did not require a lot of coloring after stamping. His shirt is colored to match the background paper using the Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends.
Dies and Layers
To give the card a nice border, I used the Deckled Rectangles Dies. I love the design it leaves around the edge of the opening. The die cut layer is Real Red with a piece of the Stargazing Designer Series Paper behind the bunny. The card base is Night of Navy to match the darker part of the DSP. And to break up the dark colors I added another layer of Basic White. That ties the bunny layer in also.
Finishes
To complete this fun and celebratory card I had to add a fun sentiment. This YAY is from the Happy Labels stamp set. I really could not decide how to showcase it so it went through a bit of trimming. It began with using the star shaped punch from Inked & Tiled Bundle. But that was too large. So I decided it would work to simple trim straight across above and below the letters. It is an odd shape, but it screams happiness! And since Norway has been on my bucket list for a bit that is fine by me! The last touch is a scattering of the Classic Matte Dots in White.
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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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Spring is definitely here in the South! Colors are popping out everywhere, along with the dreaded pollen. But the colors and new life are beautiful. The Make My Monday Challenge Blog is on the nose with the theme this time. It is Spring Colors. And my card is all about the bright colors.
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Papers
These bright papers were what I chose as my Spring Colors. They are both from the Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper in the Annual Catalog. These definitely gave me a few color choices to make. I decided on Highland Heather as the card base, with the fun mix of DSP for the other layers.
Circles
I have to comment on the two circles of the sentiment layer. These are the two New / Returning Circle Punches in the Online Exclusives available now. They are the 1 3/4″ and 2″ Circle Punches. I really love punches and these are actually two that I never got rid of. These were so popular that they were out of stock for a bit, but are back in inventory now.
Stamps and Dies
The papers did not have quite enough flowers for my theme. LOL!!!! I really just wanted to add something nice to the circle layers. So I chose the Framed Florets Bundle. The flowers are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored to somewhat match the floral paper. The flowers are Fresh Freesia, with a Calypso Coral center, Mint Macaron leaves, and Parakeet Party for the fun balls. This was die cut using the matching dies from the Framed Florets Dies.
To finish the card, I added the simple sentiment of Celebrate at the top of the White circle. Then gave it some added definition with the 2022-2024 Matte Dots. Adding some Starry Sky and Parakeet Party dots goes along with the prominant colors.
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