If there was every a way to elevate a card, I have it for you today with a touch of Velvet. Actually I have shared a bit of the velvet previously. The card I have today is all about the DSP. And it has the Velvet look and feel.
Paper
The paper, particularly the DSP is most definitely the star of this card. It even outshines the fabulous new Bundle I have included. As you can see from the first photo, the paper looks like the white flowers are raised. They actually are and have a velvety texture to them. The gorgeous paper is from the Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper. This is included in the new May – August Catalog and it is available for you to order from TODAY!!!! That is really worth a Woohoo!!. All of the sheets in this pack have some of the velvet texture to them. I shared one last week. This sheet is covered in the velvet though.
Stamp & Die Bundle
The new and unique label on the front of the card is the next fabulous addition. This is from the Phrases & Frames Bundle. It is also in the new catalog. It is a sentiment stamp set with these amazing frames that work with the sentiments. This Die set will also work with the new Silicone Empressions Plate that you can use with the Cut & Emboss Machine and instead of cutting, it embosses the paper, or you can do both. But this label was only Die cut. And it still did a good bit of embossing without the additional run through the machine. Here is a look at the inside of the card for another of the sentiments in the set.
Paper, Ink, & Extras
This card was actually quick to make as it only has the one Die cut and stamped image on the front and a simple sentiment on the inside. I used the Peaceful Pine cardstock and Ink as it matches the DSP and is a new In Color.
The Extra is the 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies. I have given you sneak peeks of those last week, and they will be something you see fairly regularly. I really love these adorable little butterflies.
Measurements
This quick card is really easy to create with any focal layer. The card base measures 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4. Then cut off 1 1/2 from one side. That short side becomes your front. (or simply cut the cardstock 5 1/2 X 7 and score at 4 1/4 from one end.
The DSP measures 5 1/4 X 4 and then I cut 1 1/2 from the bottom. I did the bottom as my piece is directional and I wanted to continue the pattern when the card is closed. If not directional then it does not matter. Next the inside White is 5 1/4 X 4 also and the bottom cut off section of DSP is added flush to the bottom of it. Simply add the large DSP to the front of the card, then add the White layer that includes the strip of DSP to the inside. Easy Peasy!!!
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It seems April has been a Birthday month with my friends. And today is no different. This one is for a guy. Mostly the colors lean towards male. The card is pretty cutesy actually. But since he loves dogs I think he will be okay with it.
Stamps
No matter what I might begin thinking is the lead of the card, these puppies take the star for sure. The Cutest Crew Stamp set, it is actually a Bundle, takes the cake for a dog or cat lover. I colored these pups in a variety of colors using Stampin’ Blends. We do not want to offend anyone’s favorite. They are all equally adorable.
The sentiment on both the front and inside are also from the stamp set. On the front I went with the second smallest of the Circle Dies from Stylish Shapes Dies to create a Dog Tag look to highlight the Happy Birthday. At least in my head that was the plan!
To add a bit more whimsy, I stamped the paw prints up the side of the DSP. That can be a little nerve wracking to stamp on the DSP, especially after you have already adhered it to the card. But I succeeded with no errors this time. After doing the paw prints, I decided they needed to be on the inside as well. Here is a view of the inside of the card.
Papers
This quite different DSP is part of the 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper. There are these stripes, along with polka dots, in all of the upcoming In Colors in this pack of paper. It is a wonderful pack. I was partial to these different size stripes. You can also see the small polka dots. But there is an additional sheet of large dots that are more like paint swirls. Trust me, you will want this paper!!
To match the colors of the DSP, I went with Peaceful Pine for the card base. This is one of the new In Colors. And you only have a few days before being able to order some of your own! Since there are White stripes in the main paper, I did not try to fancy up the Basic White pieces. They fit right in.
Extras
The Extras for today are the Stylish Shapes Dies I mentioned along with the sentiment. These are the best set of all purpose Dies. And for the Bling I kept it simple. Only one bling was added to the Dog Tag. This is from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots. These are shiny Bling! And are a couple of different sizes in all of the new colors. Another must have are these Dots.
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Jackie
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The 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns DSP, In Color Dots, Peaceful Pine Ink and cardstock will all be avaialbe beginning in the May Catalog.
From the title you have guessed what today’s card is for, LOL!!! This stamp is one I hope sticks around, or I will just have to keep it. I find myself, more often than not, being late getting cards into the mail. And that is after I made them on time. I think I need a better system. Anyway, today’s card is a simple layout that makes a perfect birthday card. I hope you will like.
Papers
The colors in the DSP are the reason for the variety of colors. It was difficult to choose which color for card base, layer, etc. But I believe we all can agree that the star is of course the DSP. This is another sheet from the fabulous Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper. This is an On Line Exclusive from the March release and is still available.
There was a toss up between the Crumb Cake or the Hydrangea Hue for the card base and layer. I am happy with the final choice. And the Hydrangea Ribbon works perfectly in the order of the cardstock colors. I did add a Mossy Meadow layer behind the DSP for another touch of color.
Extras
There are a couple of wonderful Extras. First is the embossed background. This is from the Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing folder. The detail is very detailed! 🙂 And the leaves match well with the DSP.
Next is the sentiment and it’s layer. The sentiment is from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set. And now that I have just checked, it is on the Last Chance List! Yikes, I need that sentiment. For a simple layer of the sentiment I turned to a different shape in a punch. And this is on the Last Chance List as well. It is the Sign Design Punch. I love that it is a different shape than usual.
Finally is the Ribbon. This is new in the May – August Catalog and is the Hydrangea Hue Ribbon. To complete the card I added the obligatory bling. This one is not quite blingy, but is still pretty. It is a Secret Sea color from the Natural Matte Dots. The Dots are from the March On Line Exclusives along with the DSP.
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Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
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Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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Jackie
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This card is more about paper and Die than stamping. The Tag Die is a favorite for sure! And it is on the Last Chance list for a bit over $8.00! That is a fabulous bargain.
Die Shapes
These Paper Tags Dies are so adorable! I am using the shapes for a Baby Shower Tag next month. The heart is one of things I love the best. I am sad they are retiring though.
The larger tag is cut from Basic Beige cardstock with the smaller being Basic Beige that is stamped on using Garden Green Ink. These tags are great layered as I have or simply used individually.
Embossing
The Stone & Ivy Embossing Folder you have seen from me before. This may be an all-time favorite because of the extreme amount of detail to the leaves. And pairing it with the 2 Tone Cardstock is a double bonus! I love that this cardstock has a White core so you can see the detail, or distressing if you prefer. With the details here and the pretty tag, this card is finished!
Layout
This card is a Z fold card which works great with the embossed layer. The inside allows you to see the opposite side of the embossed piece. It is a 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 scored at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4. Fold back the first score line and adhered the left side of the embossed layer to only that piece. TIP: Add your adhesive to the folded bag section. That way you do not run the risk of adhesive being too far over and sticking your card closed! Here is a photo of the inside.
Extras
Unfortunately the Paper Tags stamp set is already sold out. The sentiments are from the set. But the Antique Pearls are the Bling on the front, and they are still available.
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The card I am sharing today is a bit smaller than an A2 as I had to adjust the measurements. I cased from an Australian Demonstrator , Alisa Tilsner, this fun fold that she made with a 12 X 12 cardstock. I wanted to use the normal 8 1/2 X 11, so some measuring took place. It did not strain my brain too much though. This card is still fun and beautiful even if it is a tad smaller.
The front really showcases the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. And the other views share the Lovely Blossoms DSP.
The first opening showcases this gorgeous piece of the DSP. And there is one more opening to see the sentiment.
You can add another DSP or more white writing space on the left panel if you wish.
Lovely Arrangements Bundle
I mentioned the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. There are flowers and sentiments that are used here today, but some additional ones as well. I love the flowers as I used them, which is stamped in Secret Sea Ink. To highlight some areas I used a Blender Pen to pull out the color from the details.
The Die set from this Bundle is just as wonderful. The fun layer behind the flowers is a Die from the set. I love the uniqueness of it. Then of course a die for each of the flowers and leaves. As well as the sentiment layer Die. I love that long oval shape.
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper
This paper showcases floral patterns as well as more solid sheets. I have used both on my card. The Cloud Cover background of the floral layer used is my favorite. That color adds such a softness to the flowers. I also shared the Mossy Meadow one that has a Linen look to it. These are perfect together. And the added bonus of Secret Sea is fabulous. It is one of my current favorite colors to use.
Measurments
I mentioned that I had to tweak the measurements to get this to fit 11″ instead of 12″. Here are the ones I came up with . The card base is 11 X 5 and scored at 1 3/8, 4 3/8, and 7 3/8. To add the layers and DSP as I did you need 1 1/4 X 4 7/8 then 1 X 4 5/8 for the front panel. The next two panels are the same of Secret Sea at 2 3/4 X 4 7/8. Then the DSP floral is 2 1/2 X 4 5/8. For the signature layer it is 3 1/2 X 4 7/8 Secret Sea and then 3 1/4 X 4 5/8 of White and 3/4 X 4 5/8 of DSP.
There is a choice on the center panels that are back to back. I, and the Australian Demonstrator, adhered them together. You could leave them apart for a more accordian card. There are always options to choose from!
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COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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I have used the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder a few times to share with you all. This is another of that gorgeous detailed ivy vine. I am not sure why I am so impressed with this embossing folder. It seems to mesmerize me at the detail it shows. There really is a 3D effect.
Stone & Ivy Embossing
You can easily see the ivy standing out on this card front. The stone may be a bit more difficult to see in the photo but it is definitely there as well. Stampin’ Up!s designer really outdid themselves on this one in my opinion. And who doesn’t love a card that with one crank through the Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine you have a gorgeous card front!!
Floral Details
The flower “focal” area is the second best part of this card. I used the Lovely Arrangements Bundle for these pretty flowers and leaves. The flowers are left plainer than normal. I stamped them using Secret Sea Ink and then used a Blender Pen to use that ink to give them some highlights. Don’t get me wrong. These flowers are pretty no matter what color they are. And I love the two different designs. The sentiment and layer is also from the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. I used the Secret Sea Marker to go around the edge of the white for a look of another layer.
The leaves are only Die cut using Mossy Meadow cardstock. All of the details are from Dies themselves. The light blue sprig, which is actually from Cloud Cover cardstock, is from the Beautifully Celebrated Die set. I had been using that set on another project and just loved that sprig. It reminds me of baby’s breath you see in flower arrangements. And even though it is hidden fairly well, the layer for the florals in Secret Sea cardstock is one of the layering designs from the Beautifully Celebrated Dies. These are so pretty!
Extras
The embossing and the floral layer stand out quite a bit as detail. So I did not feel there needed to be too much on the Extra side today. Of course there must be bling you all know! So I used the every popular Rhinestones as the Bling. And they may actually be the biggest of bling in terms of shine. I added one to each flower center and a third one to the area of the leaves.
Measurements
This is a little bit of a Fun Fold. So here are the measurements: Score the card base that is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4 on the long side. Then cut the embossed layer to 4 X 5 1/4. It fits over the 2 1/8 section on the front. You can see a bit of that in the photo above. The inside White is 4 X 5 1/4 as well and layered to be sure it does not show when the card is closed. It could be a hair smaller if you wanted to not have to worry about getting it just so when adhering it.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
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COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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