Cup of Hugs

I am sharing almost the entire suite of the Heartwarming Hugs Suite of products in today’s project.  I have 3D, stamping, wrapping, tag making and cuteness!

 

 

Not only are these products adorable, but they are very quick to make.  I see these as great Hostess, Neighbor, Teacher, Co-worker, or just a Friend gift.  The carrier comes in a pack of 8, as do the coffee cups and lids.  The cups are the equivalent of a small coffee at a coffee shop or drive thru.  So they hold quite a bit of goodness.  Here is a view of one I filled with fun items.

 

 

I filled it with things I had on hand.  I added a gift card, a hand sanitizer from Bath and Body (so you know the size), and 3 Merci Chocolates.  I envision having one hold these type items and the other maybe coffee or hot chocolate.  I believe that would be a great pairing.  Or they both could hold drink materials.

Here is a picture of the two cups.  I sacrificed one cup to get the band measurements and it worked with some minor trimming after being secured around the cup.  The little “wrap” is a die in the Bundle, as are the decorations.

All of the round sentiments are from the Warm Hugs stamp set.  There are a couple of different dies to cut them.  I added the tag to the carrier by using the Fancy Tag Punch and the Real Red Braided Trim.  The little added bow is the Mossy Meadow Diagonal Striped Ribbon.  And since you have seen it several times lately since I LOVE it!!!!!, the DSP is the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper.

Thank you for visiting with me today.  I hope this gives you some great gift ideas to fill these cute cups with.

 

Additional Products: In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99.00, new recruits choose $125 -worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.

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Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4″x 4″ (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 4″ (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

 

 

 


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Winter Woods

I have a woodsy, masculine card to share today.  Yesterday was our 40th Anniversary!  Wow!  When you are first married, you never think of reaching a large number.  Anyway, I have been playing with the Skinny Cards and that is what I made.

 

Stampin' Up!, Winter Woods, Tasteful Touches, Jackie Beers

 

This card does not scream romance!!  But my husband likes peace and quiet.  So that was where I was going with my idea.  That said, this card would work for a lot of people in your life.

The background is sponged using Old Olive and Balmy Blue Inks.  I stamped the Winter Woods trees in Soft Suede.  They are a group of trees. So I started with the ones to the left of center, then added a couple further left, and finally the ones to the right.  I did use the little grass stamp to define them and give some texture to the ground.

The sentiment is from Tasteful Touches stamp set.  I added the 2020-2022 In Color Dots in Cinnamon Cider for a highlight.  The ribbon is the Faux Suede Trim.  This is the first time I have used it and I Love it!!!  It is soft and very easy to work with.

Here are the measurements for today’s card:

  • base is 7 1/2 X 8 3/4, scored at 3 3/4
  • layer is 3 1/2 X 8 1/2
  • white is 3 1/4 X 8 1/4
  • sentiment base is 3 3/4 X 1 1/2
  • sentiment is 3 1/2 X 1 1/4

 

Thank you for stopping in today.  I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and ready for a week of new projects.

 

Additional Products: In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99.00, new recruits choose $125 -worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.

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Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4″x 4″ (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 4″ (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

 

 

 


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Cup of Thanks

I have a quick Thank You card to share today.  I always need these and try to have different ones on hand.  This one is definitely a “make multiples” of card.

 

 

I used the so adorable stamp set called Press On for this card.  This stamp set is so versatile and has sayings that are just right.  For this card I kept everything really simple.  No coloring, no embellishments, and no dimensionals.  All of those No are not like me at all!!!

I made my own background paper by stamping the line of coffee cups in Versamark Ink.  I think this watermark look works best on lighter colors.  So I went with Seaside Spray for that layer.  The cups are not quite long enough to go all the way across the card.  But it was fairly easy to eyeball lining it up with a staggered line so the same cups are spread around.

The large cup is simple stamped in Misty Moonlight.  I added the heart stamp with Magenta Madness to go along with the sentiment in that color.  I also added a thin layer of it between the two blues of the base.  I love the bright Pop that color brings.

I really wanted to add “something” to finish off the card.  But decided it was going to stay as a more simple one.  And i made quite a few as customer Thank you cards.  I hope you will give this one a try as well.

Today’s measurements are:

  • 4 1/4 X 11, scored and folded at 5 1/2
  • 4 X 5 1/4
  • 3 7/8 X 5 1/8
  • 3 X 2 1/2
  • 2 3/4 X 2 1/4

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a fun weekend and are able to do some crafting.

 

Additional Products: In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99.00, new recruits choose $125 -worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.

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Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4″x 4″ (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 4″ (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

 

 

 


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Harvest Place Setting

I used to love making table favors and place settings cards for holiday meals.  Now we tend to not get together with as many people at one time, so I haven’t made these in a while.  Today I am bringing them back and with a bit of a twist.

 

Stampin' Up!, Country Home, Gilded Autumn, Brushed Foil, Jackie Beers

This project is a combination of place setting and utensil holder.  I did not add a name, but I would place a smaller layer in the center of the DSP with the person’s name.  And before I get started on these particulars, I want to say that I have found a Wonderful Thing!!!!  The sentiment is stamped with the Cinnamon Cider Ink.  To me anyway, it looks like it is stamped in a metallic ink.  I have used this ink with Bronze and Gold and it matches perfectly. I think that is a great find!  Be sure to try it yourself.

Ok, now on to the directions.  The holder is actually the same size as a pull out card that I have made.  And if you were purchasing the utensil holders, they are a tad narrower.  But I like having the extra bit of room because the card stock doesn’t flex as well as some of the fabric holders do.

The sweet sentiment is from the Country Home stamp set.  I love every stamp in this set.  The base of the project is Mint Macaron and cut to 4 1/4 X 11 and is scored at 5 1/2 and 10.  Fold and burnish both folds.  The small 1″ fold, folds to the outside and I have it taped down.  On the long end, I rounded the corners with the Detailed Trio Punch.

The layers are Brushed Metallic card stock (OMG this paper is beautiful!!!) and the Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper.  I stamped on Very Vanilla with the Cinnamon Cider Ink and punched the ends with the Lovely Label Punch.

I had purchased some beautiful napkins last year after Thanksgiving for just such a project.  And I have No Idea where they are!!!  So I used a piece of old DSP, which is actually similar to the napkins, to represent the napkin.  Also, by having a bit more room inside the fold, I have room for a little treat.  I added a Merci Chocolate in the center.  The pretty foil wrapping on those matches the theme as well.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s blog hop.  I have directions for today’s project just below.  And the supplies are listed at the very bottom of the  post.

Directions:

  • base is 4 1/4 X 11, scored at 5 1/2 and 10.  Fold and burnish the scored lines.
  • Fold the small section to the front and secure with tape or glue.
  • The sentiment layer is 3 3/4 X 3/4 for the foil and 3 3/4 X 5/8 for the Vanilla
  • Use the Lovely Label punch to punch each end of the sentiment.
  • The front layers are 4 X 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 X 3 1/2
  • Place the layers on the front and the sentiment.
  • Add Tear & Tape to the inside edge of the front section.  Place the tape against the edge of the paper.
  • Lay your silverware inside the pocket and then adhere the sides.  Otherwise it is extremely tight and everything will not fit inside.

 

 

Additional Products: In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99.00, new recruits choose $125 -worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.

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Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4″x 4″ (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 4″ (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

 

 

 


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Halloween for InKing Royalty Blog Hop

 

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s September Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are enjoying a year of celebrations – this month’s projects are all about Halloween. Prepare yourself for wonderful mix of spooky, scary and sweet. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I am one that likes the fun and funny part of Halloween.  So the card I have for you is a little more on the cutesy side.  I also love Folds.  I am using one that I have not made in quite a while.  It is a Double Z Fold and I hope you like it.

 

 

 

Hopefully these cute little owls are not too terrified of the night!  I paired them with a variety of other Mini Catalog items.  The Owls are from the Have A Hoot Bundle.  They each have a die to cut them with, but I only cut out two of the three using the dies.  The third is cut using a Layering Circle, as are the background bats DSP.

Here is a look at the inside and the Double Z Fold:

 

 

I purposely lined up the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper so that the pattern matched.  Now looking at the card opened out, it makes it difficult to see the bottom Z .  I may have spread it too wide for the picture.

The “BOO!” is from the Playful Alphabet Dies and the Foam Adhesive Sheets.  I love the foam sheets.  I adhered the Basic Black Card stock to the foam and then die cut, Instant sticky letters!  Woohoo!

I have all of the products used listed under supplies at the very bottom of the post.  I also have the measurements if you are unfamiliar with this fold and want to give it a try. They are after the Blog Hop list.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Rachel Brumley at Artistic Designs by Rachel.  There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

Thank you for hopping along with us.  If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

  1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  2. Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
  3. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink
  4. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  5. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping  ← You Are Here
  6. Rachel Brumley at Artistic Designs by Rachel
  7. Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl
  8. Shawn de Oliveira at Shawn Stamps
  9. Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
  10. Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp
  11. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
  12. Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments
  13. Linda Krueger at The Stamp Coach
  14. Joanne Brown at The Inky Dragon

 

Measurements and Directions:

  • Mango Melody base is 4 1/4 X 11, scored at 2 3/4 & 5 1/2
  • Mango Melody Thin Z base is 1 1/8 X 11, scored at 2 3/4 & 5 1/2
  • Whisper White background layers are 4 1/8 X 5 3/8 (large right inside piece), 2 5/8 X 4 1/8 (2) smaller sections.
  • DSP layers are: large 4 X 5 1/4, strips are 1 X 5 3/8, & 1 X 2 5/8 (2)
  • Fold and burnish the large base and fold as you see in the first picture.
  • Fold and burnish the long strip and fold it the same as the large piece
  • Secure all of the layers, except the long piece to the base,
  • Reverse the long piece so that the short folds are on the right hand side and long fold on left side.
  • With card folded properly and long piece folded properly, add glue the 5 1/2 length only as wide as the top fold of the base.
  • With the base card still folded, Add glue to the bottom of the shorter folded pieces of the long one and secure it to the back section.  It will fit exactly from the center fold to the right edge of the base.

 

 

Additional Products: In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99.00, new recruits choose $125 -worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.

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Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4″x 4″ (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 4″ (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

 

 

 


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Fancy Birthday

Today I am using a stamp set that I have not used previously.  I love trying new sets and sharing them with you.  This one is a keeper!

 

 

The image is from the new set.  It is the Fancy Phrases stamp set.  It bundles with the Fancy Tag Topper Punch.  Except I did not use the punch.  I had planned on it, but then went a different direction.  Are you familiar with that happening?

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Ink and colored with a few Stampin’ Blends. This card’s colors are different in that I usually choose colors from the DSP or have the colors for the card ready prior to stamping.  Today I stamped and colored to see what colors I liked for the flowers.  I ended up with Rococo Rose and Purple Posy.  Then I added Granny Apple Green for some brightness.

The embossed layer of Granny Apple Green was made using the Greenery Embossing Folders.  This is a set of two that will work with the Small Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ( once it is available).  The ribbon is the Crinkle White Seam Binding Ribbon that I colored using the Rococo Rose Light Stampin’ Blend.  I really love this ribbon for that purpose!  It colors so quickly and dries almost immediately.

The sentiments with the Fancy Phrases set are wonderful and are birthday related.  But I needed a smaller sentiment for the area I had left.  So off I go to grab my Go To for small, the Itty Bitty Birthdays set.  I love all of the Itty Bitty sets.  They are great to have on hand.

Thank you for stopping by today!  I really appreciate it and hope you will return tomorrow.

 

Additional Products: In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99.00, new recruits choose $125 -worth of products) new recruit will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for their first event.

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Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3″x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4″x 4″ (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 4″ (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

 

 

 


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My September Host Code is GJUKJDFB  Please use this code for orders under $150.00.  I will have a small perk for those with orders over $50.00

 

 

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