I have a simple and sweet card for you today. The Book fold is a Fun Fold that is really easy to make. It is paired with a quick stamped image for a simply sweet card. I added a touch of humor in the sentiment as the final touch.
Here is the open view
STAMPS
There are two stamp sets on this card. The tree image is from the Delicate Forest stamp set. I love the simpleness of the tree. This image has been used previously on a sympathy card. I thought the more shadow look of the tree was perfect. And I was headed that way today. But decided that it really did not need to be a sympathy. It works for any type card. And I love stamping on the DSP. The Pebbled Path Ink does lend it to a shadow look though. I also used the small tree stamp to adorn the inside of the card. You can see that in the second photo. This type card can get by without an inside sentiment I think.
The fun sentiment is from the Saying Hey stamp set. This may be one that you have overlooked in the Annual Catalog. It includes the basic sentiments that we all want like Happy Birthday, but also some really fun ones like today’s. I believe this is a great way to tell someone you miss them.
PAPERS
These two DSP sheets are both from the Everyday Skies Designer Series Paper. This is a 6X6 pack of papers that have fabulous sky images on one side and then complimentary patterns on the opposite. Both of these are the reverse side of papers. I paired them with Pretty In Pink for the card base. This paper pack is an Online Exclusive.
The Bookfold is a simple card base. The Pretty In Pink is 11 X 4 1/4. Score it at 4 1/4 and then 5 1/2. Fold on both score lines and then add adhesive between the two. This makes the “spine” of the book. Easy Peasy!
EXTRAS
The sentiment layer is a big extra. These layering Dies are from the Mixed Labels Dies that are a Bundle in the Online Exclusives. I love the different little details around the edges. Another simple Extra is the White Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon. A little knot and it is a nice touch added to the spine. For an added bonus, this ribbon is on the Last Chance List at almost half price. And to compliment more of the White, I added a scattering of Pearls around the front layer.
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Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
New Scrapbooking Catalog
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Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
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I have had the Ocean Friends Bundle for a month and this is the first time I have inked it up. That is shocking! Now I see a lot more crabs in my future. And choosing the colors is such a fun task to make the crab your own.
I apologize for the darkness. not sure what is going on with my photography.
STAMPS& DIES
The Ocean Friends stamp set is such a cute set. The crab and lobster are a perfect mix of real and fun. Plus the sentiments are sweet like this Hello, Friend. The seaweed behind the crab is part of the stamps. It did not have a matching Die but was not difficult to fussy cut. The crab did have a Die and was easy to cut.
There are different thoughts regarding two step stamping. I go back and forth with which should be stamped first the solid or the outline. For me on the crab it was easier to line things up with stamping the outline first. I used Pumpkin Pie for the outline. Then I was able to line up the solid with the top near the eyes and the bottom legs. Peach Pie was used for the solid shape. But everyone has their own technique.
PAPERS
The adorable starfish paper is one of the amazing sheets from the pack of Friends of The Ocean Designer Series Paper. Those colors are a mix of exactly my colors. I wanted to use more of it, but also wanted the embossing folder. The compromise of this strip surprised me at how well it stands out. I paired it with bright colors that come from the paper. Again the dark photography doesn’t do it justice. The card base is Lemon Lime Twist with the embossed layer being Summer Splash.
The measurements are 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 for the card base. With the layer being 5 X 3 3/4. And the strip of DSP is 4 3/4 2. I liked giving the waves some show off space but still have enough of the starfish paper showing.
EXTRAS
The main of the extras is an embossing folder that is part of the ocean Suite. It is the Soft Waves Embossing Folder. The swirls are amazing, and perfect for the images. Of course the bling matches well also. The Antique Pearls are scattered around the waves for some shine there.
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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
New Scrapbooking Catalog
The newest addition to Stampin’ Up! is an Online catalog of Scrapbooking products. You can see the catalog by clicking the photo below and save it to your computer.
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
My card to share today is a CASE from fellow demonstrator, and friend, Paula Butler. When we receive a pretty card it is perfectly fine to change a bit and make it your own.
Papers
It is really difficult to say what is the most important part of this card. They are all great on their own! But I will begin with the papers. These are strips from three different sheets of the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper. I know that I have used this quite a bit. And I will continue to use it! There is not a bad sheet in this pack. And it is currently 15% off!! These strips are each 1 X 4.
The card base is Thick Basic White card stock. I added the thin layer of Lost Lagoon as it is a color in all three of the DSP papers. The gorgeous die cut piece is from the Gorgeously Made Dies. I love that this piece has great detail and it is large enough to stand alone as I have used it. This piece is from Crushed Curry card stock.
Stamps and Other Products
This is a pretty simple card but does include a variety of products. However it could be made utilizing things that you already have. Unless you are like me and want the new things you see!!! To begin this section I will start with the embossed layer of White. The embossing folder is one I really do love! It is one of three that are in the Online Exclusives store. They do not have names other than they are Basics Embossing Folders. The detail on this one is fabulous.
The next extra is the sentiment layer. The sentiment itself is from the Happy Labels stamp set. And it fit perfectly on the rough cut Die cut from the Gorgeously Made Dies. This is the same Die set as the floral piece. I like the jagged edges. With the fairly busy prints of the DSP, I did not need a lot of finishing touches. But again, there must be bling! So there is one small Gold Glossy Dot added next to the sentiment.
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I have a sweet Hello card using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set for my project today. And it includes a Direct To Rubber flower as the star.
Stamp Set
The Ranunculus Romance stamp set is a fun one with beautiful focal stamps as well as background stamps. And it is carrying over to the next Annual Catalog from the Mini! All of the stamps used are from the stamp set. The background stamping on the card base is done Tone on Tone with Soft Succulent Ink.
For the flower I used the Direct To Rubber Technique by coloring onto the red rubber with the Soft Succulent and Polished Pink Stampin’ Write Markers. This card is using the 2021-2023 In Colors for paper and inks. To do the Direct To Rubber technique you need the Stampin’ Write Markers. So with there only being five markers in an In Color set, it is a great way to collect these and less expensive than the Color Families.
Paper
The card base is the soft and elegant Soft Succulent cardstock. As mentioned above, the colors are all from the In Colors. The two paper layers are from the 2021-2023 In Color 6×6 paper stack. These two pieces are the same design front and back. So you are seeing both patterns between the two colors. The green DSP is actually Evening Evergreen. I believe the darker lines are Evening Evergreen and the lighter area is closer to the Soft Succulent. For some added depth, I angled the two pieces of DSP. This allows you to see more of the colors and designs.
Extras
Making the focal point really stand out is not always easy. One of the products I love to use for this is a fun die shape. This one is from the Scalloped Contours Dies. The different scalloped layers in graduating sizes is a great one to have in your stash.
The cute little Hello tag is from the Ranunculus Dies. This is the matching dies to the stamp set and is available as a bundle. The tag is tied on using the wonderful Linen Thread. It is perfect for little tags or adding a masculine touch to a card. However I think it works great with flowers by thinking of it as garden twine. To finish off the card I scattered a few Pearls Basic Jewels around for some bling.
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I love to color. The In The Moment stamp set is the perfect set for me to do just that. And pairing it with fun shapes for layers is a great match.
Stamps and Dies
As I said above, I love to color. And these three images in the In The Moment stamp set are made for coloring. They are all about relaxing, and I love them. I made three of the cards as 4X4 cards and will be sharing them over the next few days. All of the stamps for this card are from the stamp set. To get a different “look” I used one of the Hippo & Friends Dies to frame and cut out the image. I adore the fun shapes from these dies.
Paper and Colors
For a bit more of a “fun” look, I chose the Simply Marbleous Designer Series paper from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. The movement in this paper is so beautiful that it could be art itself! So of course my color choices started with the great paper. Although if you look at the card, you see a mix of colors. This is a “lounging around” scene. And when I am doing this, I am never wearing a matcing outfit! LOL!! So I went with a mix of comfy clothing and blankets. And of course, the perfect pet to keep you company.
Sale-A-Bration is the Best Time of Year!!
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I have realized that in my card making of late that I have been neglecting my Embossing Folders. I decided to go back to what used to be my favorite tool in card making and get back to my roots. In doing this, I found some fun new ones from the current Annual Catalog.
The card I made is a very clean looking card with minimal parts when you first glance at it. Actually there are several layers and different products. However all are simply used. There is zero difficulty in making this card!
Layers
There are a few layers in the layout of this card. It begins with the Calypso Coral card base. I paired it with a reverse side of one of the sheets of DSP from the Pansy Petals Designer Series paper. I cut the polka dot piece of DSP into two strips of 5/8 X 5 3/8. They were each layered at the top and the bottom , watching the margins on the ends and either top or bottom of the card. I also cut a second strip of 5/8 X 4 that I cut in half. Those are used as the flags on the focal layer.
The center embossed layer is made using the new Hello Embossing Folder. The folder comes in a pair with a Thanks folder as well. It is one of the narrow ones, so the Pale Papaya cardstock is 3 1/8 X 5 3/8. This piece was layered slightly over the DSP strips at the top and bottom. I would rather have the little extra coverage from the strips than not quite enough.
I love this folder! It says Hello in a variety of different languages. I placed my focal point to the left side so the English “Hello” is showing in the center. Here is a close up of the embossed image.
Finishing
For the focal point I tried to keep it simple as well. I wanted the embossed layer to not be too overshadowed. To do this I chose the sentiment from Free As A Bird that is another “Hello”. I feel certain my recipient will get the message intended by the card! LOL!!!
The Pansy is cut from a piece of the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper. I love when the Dies not only cut what is stamped but also matches the images in the DSP. I chose the Pansy that is the same colors as my card choices. The plain White circle was chosen to highlight the single flower. Layering Circles were used to cut the circle.
With the flower added to the stamped circle, it was just a couple of steps to finishing the card. By using the Banner Pick A Punch flag end to cut the two pieces of the DSP I had left, it made a perfect little addition and tied the card together. For the finishing touch I added a trio of Champagne Rhinestones. One is in the center of the flower, one in the upper corner of the circle and the third is the “O” in Hello.
Measurements
card base of Calypso Coral is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2
Pale Papaya embossed layer is 3 1/8 X 5 3/8
DSP strips are 2 @ 5/8 X 5 3/8
DSP flags are 5/8 X 4, then cut in half to 2 @ 5/8 X 2
The Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper is one of the packs that is included in the DSP Sale !!! All of the information is just below.
The picture below shows the Designer Series Papers that are included in the Sale. There are 9 to choose from!!
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