Quick and easy cards are great to have in your mind. And if they are really pretty ones, that is a wonderful thing. I have been making quite a few using the Fancy Floral Designer Series Paper. They can be made ahead and then ready for the appropriate sentiment. This is one of my favorites!
Papers
This Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper is still available in the Last Chance products. The colors on these sheets are amazing and there are a lot of different colors. I have made several cards using this paper lately and use different card bases every time. This card base is Petal Pink. And it is paired with a color that even surprised me at how well they are together. It is Starry Sky! I do not usually pair a very soft color with a very dark one. But this seems a match intended to be!
To look at the paper, I bet you can pull out quite a few different pairs that would be wonderful together. And then to finish the card, I went with WHITE for the sentiment. And not a little bit of white, but a large white!! LOL! The photo doesn’t do it justice. The white sentiment really pulls the white in that bottom left area.
Finishes
The sentiment was stamped using Starry Sky Ink to match the thin layer of Starry Sky. And was punched using the Decorative Circle Punch. This and the Double Oval Punch are my favorites. To add a little more of the Starry Sky, I looped some of the Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon behind the sentiment layer. The finishing touch was to scatter several of the Iridescent Pearls around the card.
The statement I made about having a card ready to go should be clear now. This card could be waiting for just the proper sentiment to be added and it is complete! I hope you will try this idea.
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The star of today’s card is the Potted Geraniums Bundle. It is still available and definitely one I recommend.
Stamp Bundle
The Potted Geranium Bundle is an awesome mix of the flowers, pot, sentiments, and even the frame for the sentiments. And for me it is very difficult to type the word!! I have had to correct it every time I have typed it! LOL!!!
The pot is stamped using Calypso Coral as the definition stamp with Petal Pink as the bae color. Most of the stamps are two step by the way. The leaves are Old Olive and Garden Green. And the geraniums used Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather. I know the flowers do not really match the papers and the pot. But I wanted something that would POP!!! And the purple hues do just that. All of the images are die cut using the matching dies.
Papers
The paper idea came from me thinking of a terra cotta pot for the geraniums. So Calypso Coral was my choice for the base card. In looking for some DSP, I came across this textured looking piece as a back side of a Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper. And the Old Olive layer was to break up those similar colors plus add in the leaves color to the mix.
Finishes
The angle of the layers was simply done because I have not used that layout in a while. Using something different can be a good thing on occasion. The added addition of the Old Olive ribbon was again to separate the pink/corals and give more of a darker color. All of the die cut images are raised with the exception of the leaves. They are adhered flat for some depth differences. And the final touch is once again the 2021-2023 Opal Rounds that are scattered around.
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Today’s card is a really quick and easy one. I have combined the Dry Brushed DSP with the Fine Shimmer DSP for a beautiful look.
Papers
As I said in the beginning, this is a mix of the gorgeous Dry Brushed Designer Series Paper and the Fine Shimmer Designer Series Paper. The Dry Brushed is probably my favorite from the Mini Catalog. It is two sheets each of this beautiful Soft Succulent and gold distressed look and the same with Calypso Coral and Gold.
The daisies are made with the Fine Shimmer Paper. It is a pack of three beautiful shimmery sheets. There are two each of Soft Succulent, Fresh Freesia, and the Gold. I love all of them.
Stamps
The sweet and simply perfect sentiment is from the Sending Smiles stamp set. Since it is photopolymer, it is very easy to align it properly in the small space I left. (Hint: temporarily place your inside White layer and then stamp the sentiment to insure enough room).
For the daisy stems, which are also in the Sending Smiles set, I used Soft Succulent Ink to match the DSP and card stock. By staggering them there is plenty of room to add the daisies.
Punches and Embellishments
The Daisies are punched using the Medium Daisy Punch. This daisy is the perfect size for cards and layering. They are adhered with a glue dot beneath the centers. I added a Glossy Dot to the center of each for some bling.
Measurements
This is a really quick card to make and an easy one to cut and score. It begins with a 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 piece of Soft Succulent card stock. Score at 4 1/4 and then cut 2 ” off the front. That is all it takes. For the layers you need a Basic White that is 2 X 5 1/4 and a DSP that is 1 7/8 X 5 1/8. With a Basic White for the inside at 4 X 5 1/4.
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Sometimes it is difficult for me to create one card. I have two different versions of the same card to share with you today and tomorrow. From the front they look similar. The difference is in the cut and fold. But both star the Silly Goose.
The Cut
I am sharing the Fun Fold version first. This card was made for a class a couple of weeks ago. I found this cut on Pinterest but did not make note of the name as there were a few by different stampers. If you look closely at the top edge of the goose layer, you can see the cut that gives you a clue it is a Fun Fold.
Here is the open view
To make the cut, I measured with a ruler from the top right edge of the card front, down 3 3/4 and placed a tic mark with a pencil. And then marked the same 3 3/4 in from the edge going across the top towards the fold. Next I placed the two tic marks on the paper trimmer and cut off that triangle of card. It is an easy but fun design.
Note: Do you remember the Fold where you fold back the top layer from the upper right corner and make a fold onto the front of the card? This is almost the same idea, just cut that off instead of folding it down. Here is a version of that from two years ago. You can get these directions from clicking on the photo. Now I will have to redo that one!
Stamps
The Silly Goose stamp set is one that simply makes me Smile! The images are so darn cute. And the sentiments are perfect for a little humor. I believe this set is great for any age. My goose is white, which makes the coloring minimal. Even though I do love to color. All I had to do was match the hat and balloon to the DSP and it was ready to go.
Papers
Finding a DSP that would look good with the goose was not a problem. Especially since it was a birthday card. This is from the Lovely In Linen Designer Series Paper in the Annual Catalog. I love the navy and red, with the softer of the Pale Papaya. Going with the softer color helped to pull it from the DSP. Then I added the Sweet Sorbet as the bright to highlight the goose. The navy came from the Milky Dots, which are a new favorite bling!!!
The focal layers can be any size needed. And I described the Cut in the first paragraph. For the DSP, take a piece that is the same size as the cut. That is 3 3/4 X 3 3/4. Cut it on the trimmer in a diamond shape to create the two triangles. The inside White is 4 X 5 1/4 and the triangle totally is placed flush on the white from the top corner, across and down. It does not reach all the way across, but that part is hidden when the card is closed. I added the white layer into the card and closed the front. Then the other half of the DSP is placed in the bottom left of the front with similar borders as the inside part you see.
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This month, our blog hop theme is Party Time! We hope you will be inspired by all the beautiful creations the Pals made for you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
My card is definitely in the Party mode. I have paired some bright and fun papers with a perfect Cat-Cake. A cupcake with a cat !
Stamps
My Fat Cat cupcake is the best Party theme I can think of. And he looks very happy and proud of himself. You know how much I love to color. So the Best Day stamp set is my idea of a good time. This image is my favorite and I knew I had to have it the first time I saw it in the Mini Catalog. I do not currently have a gray cat in my hoard right now, but gray fit the bill the best. The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with the same colors as are in the papers. All of the Stampin’ Blends used are in the Supply List as the bottom of the post.
Papers
The papers used here are what determined the accessory colors for the Cat Cake. These are both from the Flowers & More Designer Series Paper. This is a Host Reward option in the Mini Catalog. I love bright and this fits that bill perfectly. For the card base I chose the brightest of all of the colors. The Parakeet Party is a bright and happy color for sure.
To match all of the brightness, I had to give my kitty cake some bling. With all of the colors I used, I found the purrrfect solution with the 2022-2024 Matte Dots. They are in the same bright colors. So instead of choosing, I just went wild and used a variety of color there as well.
Fun Fold
The reason for my finger in the first photo is that this is a Fun Fold also. I had to hold it flat to photograph better. Here is the open view. You can see that I used the stripes on all of the folds, with the bright mixed background as the inside back layer.
What you cannot see are two more striped pieces as well as the opposite of the cat layer. I have seen a variety of this fold and no one ever adds another writing spot. So I placed a blank white on the back of cat fold for writing. That way it is not exposed if someone wants to display your artwork.
Measurements
This card takes almost a full sheet of card stock. But it is well worth the sheet! The card base is 5 1/2 X 11. This leaves you with a strip that is 3 X 11. Cut that down to 3 X 6. Score that piece at 3 and fold in half. That is the cat layer. The card base is scored at 4, 5 3/4, 7 1/2, and 9 1/4. For me it is easier to make the many scores out to the right than up against the Simply Scored edge. Simply turn the card around and fold and burnish. You can refer to the photo to see how it folds.
The strips are four that are each cut to 1 1/2 X 5 1/4, and the inside back DSP is 3 3/4 X 5 1/4. You need three White layers if you add the extra as I did. They are all 2 3/4 X 2 3/4.
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Today’s card is for the Make My Monday Challenge. This theme is All Creatures Great and Small. I have two adorable little creatures in my card from the Silly Goose stamp set.
The MMM Design Team have all made adorable animal cards. I hope you will hop over to see them and be inspired by our ideas to make your own version. Click on the image below to be taken to the Challenge page.
Stamps
This fun stamp is from the Silly Goose stamp set. You know how I love the animal stamps and this is no exception. As a bonus, this is one of the 5 or 6 sets that can be purchased in either Photopolymer or Cling (red rubber)! The little frog is the icing on the cake for this image I think. He is just catching a free ride. I wanted this to be a bright and happy card so went with bright colors. The image is stamped using Basic Gray Ink and then colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blends. They are all listed in the Supply List at the bottom of the post.
The sentiment is also included in the stamp set. As is a few other Goose stamps that are equally as fun! To keep with the bright colors, I used Gorgeous Grape Ink to stamp the sentiment. Since I seem to always be a day late anymore on sending out cards, I may be using this stamp quite often! Grounding the sentiment is a double flower from the Petal Park Punch in Melon Mambo. And the center is a Gorgeous Grape dot from Opaque Gems. The sentiment is flagged using the Pick A Punch Banner.
Dies
Did you notice the fun shapes I used on the layers? These are from the Layering Diorama Dies. I have used them a couple of times but tend to forget about the fun and different shapes they have. Since I was simulating water they seemed to be the perfect choice here. There are a few sizes in between the two I used. I wanted more of the Balmy Blue to show, but still leave the pretty DSP as well.
Papers
There are a variety of different textures and colors on this card. I wanted bright, so began with the Melon Mambo card base. That color is carried through with the flower holding the sentiment as well as the inner tube. The layer is from the By The Bay Designer Series Paper. The mix of Balmy Blue and Pool Party perfectly matched the colors I had used to simulate the water. Plus it is a gorgeous print!
The die cut layers are what catches my eye the most. Obviously the focal layer is meant to, but the Balmy Blue layer is amazing! It is from the Textured Shimmer Designer Series paper. The lines are fairly deep and offer a lot of textured depth to the card.
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