My card today stars the new Take To The Sky Suite of products. It is on page 37 of the Annual Catalog. I loved the samples shown at OnStage but was hesitant to get the set. Would I really use it. I have to say the answer to that is a definite YES. This is an awesome suite!
Paper
The paper is really the star of this card. It is the most used and a variety of the pieces are used, so I had to begin here. First the airplane is fussy cut from a piece of the DSP. All of the DSP is from the Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper. There are planes, clouds, scenery, and then sort of industrial on the opposite sides. The two pieces you see as the layer are both sides of one piece. I cut a 3 5/8 X 4 7/8 piece and then cut 2″ off the top. The clouds are the 2″ piece. Then I flipped over to the other side for the Gray Granite grid.
The card base and the tag are both Boho Blue. This is my favorite of all of the beautiful blues we carry. It reminds me of a Country Blue. I think it is the perfect color to pair with an airplane. The layer of Basic White was to break up things a bit and to help the grid of the bottom DSP to pop a little more.
Stamps
The Happy Birthday is from the Adventurous Sky stamp set. There are several great sentiments but I needed one for a birthday and it fit the best on my tag. 🙂 I stamped on a scrap of Basic White then cut one side straight to fit the edge. The other was angled. Then I decided that it needed a backing. And Gray Granite seemed a great fit as it is in the grid design. There were no precise cuts here, just eyeballing. I apologize to those of you who like exact measurements. For the inside I used another sentiment that says “You’re The Best Plane & Simple”. Isn’t that perfect for an airplane suite!
Tag and Embossing
The tag seemed the right addition for this card. It holds the little airplane and helps it to stand out a bit. Plus it could be used as a bookmark or even a gift tag as well. This tag Die is from the Merriest Trees Dies. I love the size of it.
To give the tag some added dimension, I embossed it. The new So Swirly 3D Embossing Folder is wonderful. These swirls would work for a variety of scenes, like air or waves. Plus it is simply different and very pretty.
Finishes
To complete the tag, I added some of the Iridescent Striped Trim. Even though this is 1/2″ wide, it is very soft and flexible. So no problems with using it as a tag pull. To complete the tag, I used the Industrial Trinkets that are part of the Take To The Sky Suite. They are fairly thick and fit a glue dot perfectly on the base to adhere them. I am not mailing this card so no worries on the thickness. But you might want to keep that in mind. And it would be ok except that I had raised the tag as well.
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I have two new products paired up today. And they are not two that you would expect. One is quite feminine and the other is neutral. Yet it makes a wonderful masculine card. I was so excited for the final result.
Stamp set
This stamp of the tree may look like an old friend to some of you. It is reminiscent of the long time stamp set Lovely As A Tree. It was around for many, many years. Well there is somewhat of a return. The new set is titled Loveliest Tree. And I have to agree. This is a beautiful tree. All of the stamps are included in the set.
The tree was inked with Stampin’ Write Markers. This is a great technique but only works on Red Rubber stamps. I used Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon on the tree leaves. Early Espresso is the tree trunk and Granny Apple Green is the grass at the tree base. It can be a little nervy stamping directly onto DSP. And this was no exception. But I overcame my fear and love the results. Note: the Stampin’ Write Markers are only available as a Color Family and not individually.
The sentiment and little leaves were a last idea for getting the sentiment in. I just couldn’t bring myself to stamp on the DSP again. Or to cover up anything. But it needed something. So I stamped the leaves with Pretty Peacock and the sentiment with Early Espresso on Basic Beige card stock. After fussy cutting around these, I realized it blended in too much. So I adhered it to a Pretty Peacock scrap and fussy cut again. I was really happy with the outcome. let me know what you thing!
Papers
This card became quite a simple one in terms of products and colors. I knew after stamping the tree that I wanted Pretty Peacock as the base. Of course I had already decided on the linen look piece of DSP. This gorgeous paper is from the Country Lace Designer Series Paper. Who would have thought of that name with a masculine card? Well ,hold on to your hat because the eyelet layer is from the same Country Lace DSP. And again, not what you would usually expect. I am so happy that I tried it though. I think both of them are perfect for this card.
The thin layers of Pretty Peacock seem to really highlight the DSP. And when you add the sentiment piece, it further adds to the pop. We have a painting from my late Mother In Law that is a river scene. And on the edge of the painting, next to the matting, is a miniature version of the painting. I have always loved and been amazed at that. The little touch really “makes” the painting. If I squint my eyes, I see this little sentiment layer as a similar thing. And I understand if you roll your eyes at me! LOL!!!!
Measurements
The card base of Pretty Peacock is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 with the eyelet DSP cut to 5 3/8 X 4 1/8. Then the Pretty Peacock layer is 4 3/4 X 3 1/2. And the focal DSP tree layer is 4 5/8 X 3 3/8. I hope you will try using some unexpected DSP and stamp set combinations.
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The card I am sharing today stars the Trusty Tools Bundle and matching Sale-A-Bration DSP. And it is an interesting Fun Fold.
Fun Fold
This is such a simple Fun Fold. It is more of a Fun Cutting of the paper! I got this from Lovenstamps. She made a card with this cut and I had to do it. It is such a fabulous use of DSP!! I love, and have a ton of, DSP. So a perfect card for me. To make the cut is so simple. I will warn you that it can be confusing at first. So you need a photo to refer to paper placement!
The card base is 8 1/2 X 4 1/4. Fold the card at 4 1/4. Using your paper trimmer, open the card and place the upper right corner of the front flap in the cutting line. Hold that in place and move the bottom of the card so the bottom of the score line is in the cutting track. Cut off that triangle from the card but keep it handy.
To further illustrate, look at the photo of my card. The lower card stock you see is what you have cut away. I know that is confusing but it will make sense in just a minute. Next take a 4 X 4 piece of DSP and adhere it to the upper triangle that is still attached to the card. Again, look at the photo. After adhering the DSP to ONLY that upper triangle of card stock, now add back the triangle you cut away. You will adhere it to the bottom section of the DSP. Here is an open view of the card which may help a bit.
NOTE: After making the cut away of the triangle close the card. Adding the DSP to the front, you need to align with the top and bottom of the card. With the bottom front being cut away, you will use the back of the card for alignment. And same is tru for adding the bottom card stock back, you will need to align it all sides as well as the point at the top right.
Stamps and Tools
The Trusty Tools stamp set is so fun and has perfect sentiments to go along with the stamps and dies. I love the “You’re The Most Awesome”. It makes this set work for many occasions and not just a Dad or even manly. I stamped the sentiment on a reverse of the DSP. And then punched it with the Decorative Circle Punch. That is layered on Crushed Curry that is punched with the 2 3/8 Circle Punch. These two punches seem to be made for each other they fit so well together!
The ruler is a 3 X 3/4 piece of one of the DSP pieces. That is so perfect for this set. And the tool is one from the DSP as well. I naturally chose a tool that does not have a matching die. So I just fussy cut it. The Dies in the set actually do fit and cut out several from the DSP as well as matching stamps.
For the inside of the card I stamped and colored the tape measure and then added a scattering of bolts and screws. The sentiment was left off of the inside until I decide who to send it to. I do that quite often.
Papers
The paper color choice came from the DSP of course. It is the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper and is a Sale-A-Bration FREE item with a $50.00 order. Since the Trusty Tools Bundle is $54.75 you can order the bundle and get the paper free! Although you only have a couple more days to get the paper. Sale-A-Bration ends on the 29th!!!
The card base is Poppy Parade with the Lost Lagoon DSP piece with the screws. For a pop of another color, I added the Crushed Curry for the background circle. And I colored the tape measure using Stampin’ Blends with Poppy Parade and Lost Lagoon. The finishing bling is the Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots. It is supposed to be a nail holding up the sign. 🙂
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The card I am sharing today is one I made for a long time friend. This one is a fishing card that only required the Let’s Go Fishing DSP to make. That is a winner!
Papers
This card is all about the DSP! The Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper has some beautiful pieces. They include any fishing item, as well as ones like this fun plaid. I used three of the different pieces. Actually four with the plaid background. Scraps can really be our friend!
The background on all of the papers is Very Vanilla. So I began with a Thick Very Vanilla card stock. And even though the papers all have the Wild Wheat, I was pulled to the Boho Blue really popping from the two more colorful pieces. That became my layers to brighten up the card.
Stamp and Punch
The only stamping you see on the front of the card is the simple greeting. This greeting is from Go To Greetings. That set has the most common sentiments in different sizes and fonts. I love this simple, and smaller, Happy Birthday. It is emphasized with the Happy Labels Punch for the background layer and the sentiment layer. A little bit of detail is all that is required.
Finishes
There is no bling on this card!!! I know those of you that are regular followers are shocked. But, I did add extra touches. The Bakers Twine is wrapped around the sentiment layers with a fish attached. I fussy cut the fish from a piece of the paper on the left side. It was an easy and simple touch to replace bling on a man card.
Layout
The card base is 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4 with a top fold. The Boho Blue layer is 5 1/4 X 4 and the plaid DSP is 5 1/8 X 3 7/8. The layers are 1 3/8 X 3 1/2 for the Boho Blue. All three are the same size. And the DSP pieces are all three cut 1 1/4 X 3 3/8.
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Today’s card
I failed to post the one Father’s Day card I created. So I am posting it a few days late. The best part is that it is a Fun Fold / Gift Card Holder. And with a change of the inside sentiment it could be for any manly occasion! The star is the He’s All That stamp set and Dies.
Stamps and Dies
The starring stamp set is the He’s All That set. All of the stamped images are from that set. And the coordinating, but no longer a bundle, dies are the All That Dies. Dies were used for the main sign shape as well as the arrow. For some fun, I used the crosshatch die from the Share A Milkshake Dies for some added texture and color.
Extras
Extras are always needed but sometimes hard to see. Especially in the photo. The white layer is embossed using the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. Oh My!! I really love the look of this and the different textures. And I do apologize that you cannot see it in the photo. Some of the other extras are the Rustic Metallic Dots that are scattered around. They add an extra manly touch as they look sort of like a nail head in color.
The final Extra is the Jute twine. This is a new pack of 2023-2025 In Color Jute Twine. I used the Pebbled Path to match the card base and ink used. I love the jute and how well it ties a bow. But I will say that it is a bit fuzzy with the strands. That is the nature of jute however.
Colors
This section was added last so I could share the Fun Fold and colors. It can be a little difficult to make manly cards except in dull colors. So I went through my colors seeing what would pair well with Pebbled Path. It is new and I have not used it really. Surprisingly it really popped with the Coastal Cabana. So I went with that. And I love the outcome!
The card design shows a good bit of the Pebbled Path card base. After that it is mostly White and Coastal Cabana. As I mentioned in the opening, this is a Fun Fold and Gift Card Holder. Here is the open view:
Layout
The card base is a piece of Pebbled Path that is cut to 5 1/2 X 4 1/4. The White layer is 5 X 3 3/4 and embossed. For the tri-fold Coastal Cabana you need a piece that is 4 1/4 X 11 and scored at 3, 6, & 9. Accordion fold these pieces as shown in the photo. The sections are even sizes with the exception of the last one which is 2 1/2. Fold that one in and adhere with Tear & Tape for your gift card holder.
The only important thing to remember is to center and adhere the Jute Twine to the back of the accordion fold prior to adding it to the card. The inside layers are 3 7/8 X 2 5/8 of Pebbled Path, and 3 3/4 X 2 1/2 of White. Simply change the inside sentiment and you are ready to go for any manly occasion!
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My card for today is a Masculine challenge card. After looking through my stamps I decided that beer and pretzels make a perfect masculine card.
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Stamps and Dies
I really do like this stamp set and was so happy when it carried over to the new Annual Catalog. Wether you like beer in a glass or mug, or even a glass of wine, this set has it all. I stamped the mug using Crumb Cake Ink and filled it with Daffodil Delight Ink. To finish the foam, I used the Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blend.
The sentiment is also from the stamp set. That was probably a given due to what it says! LOL!! But I think it is perfect and can really have a lot of meaning with it. I think of it as a Thank You or Gratitude.
Papers
The end result has quite a bit more paper than I originally envisioned. The layers kept going with each piece I stamped. For the card base, I matched the Calypso Coral from the Pretzel paper. This piece is from the thick pack of Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper. That pack has a piece that matches quite a few stamp sets in the catalog.
The gingham layer is from the Glorious Gingham 6X6 Designer Series Paper. This piece is the Pecan Pie color and is a really nice brown. As I made the layers for the sentiment and beer I went back to the Pecan Pie card stock. And even another piece of the Pecan Pie Glorious Gingham. I think of that layer as a coaster for the mug.
Finishes
I had a bit of difficulty placing the sentiment. Finally I decided that the angle was the way to go. It adds a bit of fun to the card and keeps the brown off of the gingham where it blends in somewhat. And the final touch was to add a few of the Lemon Lolly Adhesive Back Solid Gems. They are scattered around as another piece of the yellow.
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