Pull Out Birthday

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.

 

Stampin' Up!, Bright & Beautiful, beautiful balloons, jackie beers

 

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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Playing In The Rain

My title means I am in Norway! The forecast was for rain every day.  Hopefully they were wrong and we are enjoying sunshine.

 

Stampin' Up!, playing in the rain, deckled rectangles, stargazing, happy labels, jackie beers

 

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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Rustic Fence Card

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.

 

Stampin' Up!, Gorgeously Made Dies, Sentimental Part, Wonderful thoughts, masterfully made, jackie beers

 

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 Flowers

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.

 

Stampin' Up!, Framed Florets, Butterfly Kisses, Highland Heather, Parakeet Party, Jackie Beers

 

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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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Celebrate You

Today’s card is just a sweet card for anyone who needs Celebrating.  We all can use that most days.  This one is made with the Petal Park Bundle of beautiful flowers.

 

Stampin' Up!, Petal Park, Sentimental Park, Scalloped Contours, Country Floral, Jackie Beers

 

Stamps

The sweet flowers used in this card are from the Petal Park stamp set.  And are cut using the Petal Park Punch.  This is a two step stamp set.  So the outline of the flowers and leaves are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  I wanted them to really stand out against the darker background of the papers.  The inside of the flowers are stamped using Calypso Coral and the leaves are Soft Succulent.  The flowers are three on a single stamp.  So this was only two stamping to get all of these flowers.  I did stamp the first one full strength and then stamped again onto the second image without re-inking.  I love the softer look and how they pair together.

The sentiments are from the Sentimental Park Stamp set.  This set has a variety of “build your own sentiment” type stamps.  Personally I love this!  And to mix the fonts makes me really happy.  That is one of the things I love about most of Stampin’ Up!’s sentiments is the mix of fonts in one sentiment.

Dies and Punches

To complete the Petal Park Punch comment, it matches both the flowers and the leaves.  Just turn the punch over and look at the punch side to see how best to stamp your images to line up with the punch.  For the flowers, having the two larger ones on the bottom works perfectly.  The leaves are individual.  So I had to stamp five leaves to get what I wanted.  By looking at the bottom of the punch, I knew which direction to angle them to easily punch out.

The sentiment layers are made with some of my favorite dies.  These are both from the Scalloped Contours Dies.  The scallops are in a few different sizes and the smaller white one fits a lot of sentiments and even stamped images.  They are a staple to my Die Collection.

Paper and Colors

The beautiful, yet simple, DSP piece is from the Country Floral Designer Series Paper.  It is one of the reverse sides.  You know I love to use those lesser used papers.  This one is pretty with soft colors that I wanted to highlight.  My choice of the Calypso Coral , both full and stamped off strength is a shade darker than these flowers, but work wonderfully together.  The card base is Mossy Meadow, which is a shade darker than the background.  And the Mint Macaron scalloped layer is a shade lighter.  All of the Stampin’ Up! colors really do work well together.

 

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Envelope Card

If you love Designer Series Paper then today’s card is one you will really like.  It is a fun layout that stars a piece of DSP.  What could be better.

 

Stampin' Up!, Dandy Designs, Share A Milkshake, Opaque Gems, Jackie Beers

 

Layout and DSP

I have to first say that I got this quick and adorable card from The Paper Pixie.  She shared this awesome layout and I fell in love.  I believe you will as well.  The beautiful plaid DSP is from the Dandy Designs Designer Series paper.  It is the extra thick pack that is a Sale-A-Bration item.

I love purple and this paper was a quick choice in flipping through the options.  Although it is more Fresh Freesia than a purple probably.  The plaid DSP piece is cut 3 7/8 X 3 7/8 and scored from one corner to the other, like a diamond.  That size, which took my non-math brain a minute to understand, has a center that is 5 1/2″ long.  So it fits perfectly down the side of the card.  A bonus is that you are also seeing that large triangle of DSP on the inside flap of the card.  I really love seeing more DSP!!

Stamps

To allow the DSP to shine, I wanted a smaller stamp for the focal layer.  This fun desert is in the Share A Milkshake stamp set.  As is the sentiment.  My color choice may be a bit confusing.  First, I took color liberty to help the desert match the DSP.  That is definitely allowed.  Actually though my favorite ice cream as a child was Grape flavored.  And an ice cream shop near my home had Grape.  I will say that it drove my Mom crazy! 🙂  But I loved it and that was my first thought on matching the paper.

Finishes

This card is fairly monochromatic in that there are various shades of purple.  The plaid DSP, the Fresh Freesia layers and the Gorgeous Grape desert bowl all work together.  So to complete this theme I added a few of the Opaque Gems.  There are a couple of different sizes and different colors in this assortment.  I chose a large in Gorgeous Grape with two smaller sizes of Fresh Freesia.

 

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