Today’s card is using the sweet paper from the Happy Forest Friends. This is a Smile card from that happy paper, but also a Fun Fold.
Paper
This card is a Fun Fold and actually the paper is more the star of the show. So I am starting with the beautiful Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper. As I show the open view, you will see that the same pattern carries across the entire card. The only different piece is the one showing on the left above. That space needed to be a complimentary pattern, instead of the same.
All of the colors used are pulled from the woodsy piece of the DSP. Soft Suede, the rarely used So Saffron, and Poppy Parade all work so well together. Here is a view of the open card.
Stamps, Dies & Embossing
It took a variety of products to get the details on this card that I was looking for. The stamps used are from the Ringed With Nature stamp set. Even the little leaf on the inside writing section is from the set. And those tree rings are so fun! They are part of the Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder. This includes the embossing folder, along with ten tree rings that create five double layer rings like I used.. But also includes little twigs and leaves dies. It is an awesome set of Dies and can be bundled with the Ringed With Nature Stamp Set.
The focal layer is two of the tree rings, which fit perfectly together. Sadly you must zoom in on the photo to the great details of the rings, but in person it is easy to see. The sentiment is from the stamp set as well. It was stamped using Poppy Parade for a bit more Pop! For the final touch I added one of the 2021-2023 Opal Rounds for a touch of bling and to show a bit more of the “yellow” look.
Measurements:
This is a FunFold that is super easy to make. For the base card you need a piece of 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 cardstock that is scored at 1 1/2 and 4 1/4. Fold and burnish to a Z fold. The focal layer So Saffron is cut to 2 3/4 X 5 1/4 with DSP at 2 1/2 X 5. The left side front has So Saffron at 2 3/8 X 5 1/4 with complimentary DSP at 2 1/8 X 5. There is an inside narrow piece that has layer as 1 1/4 x 5 1/4 and the DSP at 1 X 5. And the back section has So Saffron cut to the standard inside size of 4 X 5 1/4. Then there is a DSP on the left cut to 1 7/8 x 5 and a White at 1 3/4X 5.
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Today’s card is a mix of products from two different catalogs. This is one of the things I love about Stampin’ Up!.
Stamps
This cute stamp set is called Forever Friendship. It is new in the Mini Catalog. There are a couple of quite different images along with fun sentiments in the set. A fun sentiment is something I love and this is one I strive for with some really long time friends. However keeping those plants alive forever is not going to happen. Even the one on the right, which the country nickname for it is Mother In Law’s Tongue!!, I have managed to let die. And that is saying something.
The flowers are all inked using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored using Stampin’ Blends. All of the Blends used are listed at the bottom of the post in the supply list. Due to the different plants represented a variety of greens were used to color them. And for the pots I used colors from the DSP.
Paper
This sweet DSP is from the Annual Catalog. It is the Rings of Love Designer Series paper. This is probably considered one of the “back” sides of the DSP. Using those reverse sides is one of my things I love to do. But this paper was chosen for the colors. Bright colors are what I love most and this piece of DSP has quite a few.
The cardstock for the base is Crushed Curry. Once it was pulled out I asked myself why I do not use it more. It is a fairly vibrant color and works well with a lot of other colors. Additionally the layers are Crumb Cake which is also pulled from the paper. And it works wonderfully with the Natural Finish Ribbon.
Layering
Layering on top of the ribbon was in my thoughts as mimicking the layering of the Crumb Cake. Plus it helps to separate the Parakeet Party sentiment layer from the DSP. Sometimes a color from the paper can get a bit lost if it layers next to that color in the DSP. For the finishing touch a trio of the 2022-2024 Matte Dots are used. These helped to make the sentiment popped and then tie it to the stamped layer.
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As awesome as the New Annual Catalog is, there are still great products available in the current Mini Catalog. I have combined the sets Catch You Later, Bragworthy, and Artfully Layered together for a fun card.
Stamps
These monkeys are so fun! I immediately think of hanging out with friends. So that is the direction I went. And of course the sentiment takes it the same direction. Yes, I did use three different stamp sets to create this fun card. The monkeys and sentiment are from the Catch You Later stamp set. It is full of similar fun images and sentiments. And the background I created was using the Artfully Layered set with the large leaf and smaller heart leaves.
And to share the third stamp set, the Bragworthy set, here is a view of the inside. It screams “Old Friends” to me!
I realize that this sentiment does not fit everyone. But it definitely works with me and my friends! This stamp set includes six unique and fun sentiments for different occasions.
Colors
To carry the outdoors theme I wanted a green color. But instead ended up with a blue / green by using Bermuda Bay. This is an awesome color that I use often. And to pair with the monkeys’ colors, I added the layer of Crumb Cake. For the stamped backgrounds I did tone on tone for both Bermuda Bay and Crumb Cake. The Crumb Cake images are stamped repeatedly before re-inking.
Embellishments
To give some added emphasis for the sentiment, I used the Double Oval Punch for a bit of an extra layer. And as a more masculine “bling”, I used the New Brushed Metallic Adhesive Dots. By adding one to each of the focal layers it brings them together. And I know I generally do at least three of my blings. This card just did not like adding a third one.
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My card for today mixes Artfully Layered products with the Hive 3D Embossing Folder. This folder is a hidden gem in the catalog!
Bundle
Even though there is not a lot of stamping on this card, I did use the Artfully Layered Bundle. I stamped the circle area using two of the stamps. But the saw tooth edge is from the matching dies. I love the little bit of special an edge die gives to a card. This layout would be okay with a straight edge, but the bit of definition really pops. And the sentiment is a favorite! I love the mix of fonts and that this is an “anytime” sentiment!
Embossing
The Hive 3D Embossing Folder is a very special one. It can be used with either side showing. I chose the indentions. The opposite side reminds me of a layer of pebbles. You can find this folder on page 59 of the Mini Catalog with the Heart & Home Suite of products. Embossing folders are a great value for the price and add so much detail to a card.
Paper
Probably the star of the card is the little strip of DSP. This is from the Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper. The paper is hand painted and then photographed. You can see the shadows on this piece. Sara did a Facebook Live with the artist who created it last week. If you get a chance it is worth a few minutes to watch and see the creative process. For me, this is simply beautiful paper with wonderful colors!
Sale-A-Bration ends and new specials begin!!!
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Today’s card is a “Z Fold, Friend “card, using the Easter Friends stamp set. This set is more versatile than you would think with some anytime sentiments.
Stamps
The Easter Friends stamp set is in the Mini Catalog. At first glance you will think of only Easter cards. I know that was my first thought. But on closer look at the adorable little chicks, I also noticed the sentiments. There is a Happy Easter stamp, and one for Spring, My Friend, as well as wishing happiness. And those little chicks are so cute and fluffy!
Paper and Dies
This beautiful Spring looking DSP is from the Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper. It is one of the Sale-A-Bration options. I chose the pretty Spring flowers to pair with the cute little green hearts. The green hearts goes well with the grass and leaves. However, I did not follow the colors in the DSP totally with all of my greens. There is a mix of Granny Apple Green for the grass and Mint Macaron for the heart layer.
To give the cute chick a special layer, I used the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. The two largest of the rectangles were the ones I used. The soft scallops are a perfect fit to the happy little girl. There is also one special / different addition. On the inside of the card I added a flower from the DSP. It was on the edge of the scrap when I cut the front layer. After fussy cutting, It fit perfectly on the edge of the inside layer. And it is matches the sentiment as well! I love it.
Directions:
I mentioned this is a Z Fold card. It is just a bit different of a Z, but I love how it still stands perfectly.
The card base of Pale Papaya is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and scored on the long side at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4
The front layer of Mint Macaron is 2 7/8 X 5 3/8
The floral DSP strip is 2 X 5 3/8
The heart DSP is 2 3/4 X 5 1/4
The inside Vanilla is 4 X 5 1/4
The Mint layer is adhered after the floral DSP and is adhered with the card closed. I lined up the Mint Macaroon with the floral DSP and the inside card base. The edge is the same all around, like the Mint is another layer when closed.
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I love the adorable animals the Stampin’ Up! Artists create. The new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs both have some cute ones. I am focusing on the Happy Hedgehog Bundle with today’s card.
Happy Hedgehog Bundle
I really love it when I can make a card using a single stamp set. To me it means that you can purchase the set, or in this case the bundle, and be ready to go. And for the set to include adorable little critters is just a bonus! Did you notice the sentiment? That is going to be an often used one for me!
The hedgehog is punched using the matching Hedgehog Punch. The cutie can be stamped and punched as one piece like I did. Or it can be layered with the top different to give added depth. More versatility is always a good thing.
Colors
My goal for this card was to be bright and happy to match the new Friends. So I used Just Jade and Pale Papaya. I stamped everything with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then used Stampin’ Blends to color. The adorable bird is one that I actually researched. I needed a bird that was not brown, since most of the other elements had quite a lot of tan / brown. This adorable little girl is an Eastern Bluebird, if you want to be exact.
After layering the hedgehog for a bit of depth, I did the same for the sentiment. It is layered over a strip of Pale Papaya. The perfect fit for the sentiment was the Double Oval Punch. And for a finishing touch, to go along with the other critters, I added a Brushed Brass Butterfly. These little butterflies are so adorable!!
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