The card I have to share with you today can be a birthday card, or a gift card holder, even an invitation. It all depends on your choice of how to utilize this simple layout.
Stamps
This card was made for a class the end of April. Sadly I forgot to post it. And since I love the layout, I thought you might like it even though the stamp set has been retired. I used the Beautiful Balloons Bundle for this card. The sentiment and the two balloons are both from the set. And the matching Dies were used to cut the balloons. However, there are quite a few sets / bundles that would work just as wonderfully to create a similar card using this layout. Here is a look at the inside.
The inside stamping is also from the same stamp set. I hope you have this fun set in your collection!
Papers
The papers used were pulled from the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper. Even though the stamp set retired, this gorgeous paper did not! Woohoo!!! It is perfect for any celebration. And I love that it matches almost every color we have. For this card I paired it with Lemon Lime Twist as the background.
Extras
There are several “extras” on this one. First, I used the now retired Very Best Trio Punch to make the slot where the ribbon attaches. But any hole punch will work as well. And I used a long ago retired 1″ Circle punch to make the finger cut. Same applies there, any punch you have will work to make a finger slot.
The ribbon is from the Sheer Ribbon Combo Trim in the yellow shade. And the Bakers Twine Essential Pack is the string for the balloons. Last but not least is the 2022-2024 In Color Pearls. And again, there are so many colors in this paper that I am certain you have a color which will work. That is one of the many things I love about Stampin’ Up! products! If you are missing one piece, substitute something similar and you are good.
Measurements
There are two different ways to create this card. This one is made with the pull out as the actual “write on it” card. But you could make that an invitation to a party, or attach a gift card there. If you wanted to make a gift card holder, simply use a full size card as the card base. For this one, I only used a quarter sheet of card stock. If you have any questions about any of that, please reach out to me, I will be happy to help you figure it out.
The card base for this card is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2. And the large DSP layer is 4 X 5 1/4. The pull out layers are 3 1/2 X 4 1/4 for the card stock, and 3 1/4 X 4 for the Basic White focal layer. Also the strip of DSP across that layer is 2 1/4 X 3 1/2. For the pull out, you need Basic White that is 3 X 4. This gives you some wiggle room and not such tight fit. However you do need to place you adhesive right up to the edge at the sides and bottom.
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My card to share with you is a fairly quick one that is bright in color. I love the bright colors of the Color Families of Stampin’ Up!. And this one is mostly in the pink family. A mix of bright and soft, with a sparkle color to highlight everything.
Papers
The prettiest parts of this card seem to come from the paper in my opinion. The background DSP is from the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper. I really love this pack of paper. Also the floral strip with the sentiment is the opposite side of this pink striped piece.
The star though is the glimmer paper. This is from the 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Paper in Shy Shamrock. It gives just enough glam to make this card. And it ties in with the green floral strip I mentioned. Because of the brighter colors, I kept the card a simple Basic White.
Dies
The Die set used for the floral part is the Flowers of Beauty Dies. It is the perfect backdrop for a quick card. The green stem is the In Color Glimmer Paper. And the flowers are from the Die set as well. They are on a strip that cuts all of the ones you see at the same time. Talk about a time saver!! I used Bubble Bath card stock for these. Also I took a quick and easy route to adhering them. I used a Mini Glue Dot behind each one. There are holes in the centers. But my pearls at the end also fit perfectly in the holes!
Stamps and Finishes
The front sentiment is from the awesome Sentimental Park stamp set. This sentiment gets used quite often by me. It can work with a variety of occasions. And I really love the font used on it. With the glimmer paper and DSP, there was not a need for too much extra. But of course I did add extras!
The scrap of floral DSP from Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper was just enough to ground the sentiment of Bubble Bath. I also added a simple multi looped bow to the back of these layers. The Essentials Bakers Twine is definitely something we all should have in our stash. And to finish the card, I added a scattering of Iridescent Pearls.
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I have really mixed products and patterns today in the card I created. The Fluffiest Friends meets To Market Designer Series Paper. Not a normal pairing for sure.
Papers
The papers used on this card seem to pop out the most. They are definitely an odd mix, but one that seemed right for some reason. I love the Blackberry Bliss plaid in the background and for the notched ribbon hanging down. But I also loved the floral paper. And when layed down together they seemed to work. It may be a bit busy for some of you and I totally get that. I tried to soften it with the Peach Pie layer behind the kitty. Who knew that Blackberry Bliss, and Peach Pie worked so well together! These papers are both from the To Market Designer Series Paper. I was very unsure about this pack of DSP, but now not so much.
Stamps and Dies
The stamps and Dies used here are probably a first for me. Both the Fluffiest Friends Bundle and the Comforting Thoughts stamp set are OnLine Exclusives. I tend to forget about these items. Now I have them separate, but right next to my Annual Catalog sets.
The Fluffiest Friends, and matching Dies, are so cute and of course that puts them right up my alley. I love cats and these are adorable. This one is so sweet holding the little flower gift. I used the matching Dies to cut him out and he fits perfectly.
The shape for the background of Peach Pie is from the Nested Essentials Die set. I used the largest in this shape. I also used that die to cut the edges of the White strip. This stamp is from the Comforting Thoughts set. It also fit perfectly with the width of the layer. And matching the stitching for it to fit exact was a piece of cake.
Finishes
To be such a bright and patterned card, it is also a simple card. It did not require a lot of extras. Of course there has to be some type of bling. In this case, I opted for non shiny bling. The 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots fit perfectly between the words of the sentiment. (There are dots between the words and I covered them with the In Color Dots). I also used the large size dot as a holder at the top of the banner strip.
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My card today is another version of my new favorite gift card holder. This one was made for a sweet young lady for graduation. It is all about Pink.
Papers
This card really highlights the beautiful Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Papers. These shades of pink all work great together and are easy to mix with other pink shades. I chose to use one sheet as the front and then divide it between the two sections. I showcased this card previously with all of the measurements. And I used the same for this card. You can the previous card and measurements HERE.
The DSP and layers are 4 X 4 and 1 X 4 for the White. Then 3 3/4 X 3 3/4 and 3/4 X 3 3/4 for the DSP. You also need a second 3 3/4 X 3 3/4 White for the inside. Here is that view.
The gift card tucks into the DSP section at the bottom of the card. It will even hold most cards still with the covers on.
Stamps and Bundles
The front flowers are from the Translucent Floral Bundle. This is an Online Exclusive that has carried over from another catalog. It is very popular and one that I find myself drawn to. The flowers are so delicate looking. And with the matching Dies, which also have extra greenery, it is a Win for sure.
The front sentiment is from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set. I love that elegant script. The inside sentiment is from the Everyday Details stamp set. Graduation is definitely a New Journey!! And the little stamped sprig is from the Translucent Florals. For this card, a greenery can be pink!
Finishes
To complete this card I added different types of bling. First is the Sheer Ribbon Combo Trim in a soft pink. It is a little hard to pick out in the photo. But it helps to ground the sentiment and add a little more softness. And of course, there must be bling! I have scattered several Basic Rhinestone Jewels around the card. Plus I did add just a scrap of the beautiful DSP to the inside of the card as well. Something a little different.
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The new Layers of Beauty Bundle is one I am finding myself drawn to. Having not used stencils / masks before, I find these to be so easy to use. I think you will as well.
Stamps
The Layers of Beauty Bundle includes the Stamp set, Dies, and 5 masks. On this card I did not utilize the Dies. I previously used the entire bundle. If you want to see it again you can click HERE. This card was created for a class and I wanted the focus to be on getting the blending done more than die cutting and layers. So I kept everything very simple.
The stamp set also includes a few special sentiments. This one is so sweet. If it looks familiar, I taped off the “for you” and only used the grateful on the Memorial Day card from Monday. You can see that card HERE.
Colors
The lack of DSP is probably a shock to several of you. As I tend to use it on almost every card. But as I mentioned above, I wanted this card to be simple and all about creating the flowers. That said it took several colors to create these flowers. For me as a relatively new student of masks, I find it easier to stamp the outline of the image. This allows me to use the outline to aline the masks properly.
The first step was stamping the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Next came the first mask, and they are numbered clearly, using Fresh Freesia Ink. The second mask uses Petunia Pop Ink. And the third floral mask uses Berry Burst Ink. Then come the greenery. For the fourth mask I used Granny Apple Green and then finally Garden Green. The variation in colors does not need to be perfect. I love that it is lighter in some places than others. Nature is not perfectly even in colors either.
The card base is Berry Burst with Granny Apple Green as the layer. And to add a touch of bling, as always, I kept that simple as well. There is one of the large Basic Rhinestone Jewels.
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I have become obsessed with the Attention Shoppers Bundle. Today I have another similar with just one bag and a surprise gift inside.
Stamp Bundle
The Attention Shoppers Bundle has become a go to for me lately. I think I could make cards for a week or more using this bundle! In fact I made a similar card last week using the shopping bag. If you missed that one you can see it HERE.
The stamps used on this card are all from the stamp set, with one exception. The “background” of the bag is from the Wild Fern stamp set. That is stamped multiple times using Soft Sea Foam Ink. The bag is stamped onto 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper and Die cut. The tissue paper is colored over with the Dark Summer Splash Stampin’ Blend to help hide the circles. Or at least downplay them. It was a quick and easy way to only stamp one time and still have the DSP.
The bottle of bubbly was also stamped and colored using Stampin’ Blends. And the sentiment is from the stamp set also. It is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I love the boldness of these words and the mixed size and font. Both the bottle and gift bag have matching dies to cut them out.
Layers
To keep this a quick card, I went with Thick Basic White card stock as the base and a layer of Summer Splash to tie into the bag. This color is becoming a quick favorite of the new In Colors. I still think Petunia Pop is number one, but this is edging closer every time I use it! The layer of Summer Splash plays perfectly with the gift bag.
Surprises and Finishes
The surprise to this bag is the bottle of bubbly. When this set was demonstrated for us at OnStage in Houston, the demonstrator did my surprise. Using the Take Your Pick Tool Crafter Tips, one of which is a craft blade, I cut a slit in the tissue paper. I pushed the bottle up through the slit from behind as it is wider at the bottom. And this trick gives a very realistic look with a simple technique. Another of the reasons this set is growing on me every day!
To keep the simplicity of the layout, I did not go overboard with the bling. I wanted the bag and sentiment to be the stars. So I restrained my normal zest with the bling and only added one piece. I chose the Summer Splash of the 2024-2026 Shimmer Gems.
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I have a stand up easel Birthday card to share today. It is a mix of stamp sets with the Wildly Flowering DSP. Plus it is a quick Fun Fold to try.
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Card Views
Three card views begin with the standing easel. Next is the closed for mailing view. The top section would not lay flat. You should be seeing the blue card base at the top section as well. And then the totally opened inside so you can see the inside sentiment
Papers and Measurements
The paper is as much the star as the Fun Fold I believe. I was amazed, when I cut paper for my paper share, as I got to the Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper. These sheets are fabulous. Part of it may be that they include my most favorite colors. But I think they are really special floral sheets. The paper I used is probably my favorite. Although they are difficult to choose in this package.
The card base is Misty Moonlight with a layer of Crumb Cake. And the layer to the focal piece is Mossy Meadow. The base layer is 4 1/4 X 11 and scored at 5 1/2 and 8 1/2. The Crumb Cake layers are 4 X 5 1/4 and the “stop” section is 4 X 2 1/2. For the front DSP it is cut 3 3/4 X 5 with the “stop” layer at 3 3/4 X 2 1/4. And the Basic White inside is 4 X 2 1/2 also.
To create the card, the largest section of the card base is flat on the table with the fold at the rear and the second fold standing up. Adhere the large front DSP to the large Crumb Cake. Then adhere the Crumb Cake to ONLY THE last small section. (from the 8 1/2 score line to the end) This allows the card to stand up. I used the butterfly as my “Stop” by adding Stampin’ Dimensionals. See how simple that is!
Stamps
There are a variety of stamp sets used on this card, mostly for the sentiments. The main set is the Spotlight On Nature stamp set. I used Stampin’ Write Markers in Mossy Meadow and Moody Mauve for the flowers. The butterfly is from this set as well. I stamped it in Early Espresso and colored with Misty Moonlight and Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends.
The front sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set. I wanted a simple Happy Birthday and this fit perfectly. The inside sentiment is a favorite that I use often. It is from the So Sincere stamp set. This is a sentiment that is good for any happy occasion in my book.
Dies and Punches
The detailed circles for the focal layer flowers are from the matching, and bundled, Spotlight On Nature Dies. These are now my go to for layering Circles. I love the choice of edging detail to choose from. And the sentiment was punched using the Happy Labels Punch. With so many of the punches retiring, I was thrilled that this one stayed. Those two sizes of scallops/ticket edge compliment almost anything.
Finishes
The finishes for this card were to add a bit of the Moody Mauve by way of the 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim. I wrapped a couple of strands around just to have some texture and the color. To add a touch of bling, although it is not shiny bling, I used the Dappled Dots in a couple of places.
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Happy Memorial Day!! And in honor of those who this day is for, I have a simple Gratitude card. My city holds a Memorial Day Parade every year. And my card sort of reflects the Hometown feel of that.
Stamps
There is a real mix of stamp sets for this card. My first idea was for a flag. The only thing I could find was the Sending Love stamp set and the post mark wavy lines. I got creative and made a flag from that. I added the stars square and cut out just a section of the lines. My stars are dabs of White Craft Ink dotted on the blue with the tip of the smallest scoring ball from the Take Your Pick tool. It is not perfect, but I thought it was pretty good.
Then it was figuring out what to place the flag on. With the Sending Love set out, I thought why not a mailbox. And so the card was born. The mailbox is from the same set. I added flowers, sun, and clouds from the Bright Skies stamp set. And the Grateful is from the Layers of Beauty set. I masked of the “for you” which is underneath grateful, inked, removed the tape, and stamped only the one word. Not sure about you, but I always hold my breath for that stamping, afraid more than what I want will stamp!
Colors
The colors used are the traditional Red, White, and Blue. But with the added green grass and yellow sun. Real Red and Night of Navy are beautiful traditional colors and help this card to pop. And you know I love to color, so the red and blue mailbox was an easy choice for me.
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I have a simple Fun Fold that is perfect for a 6X6 piece of DSP, and the Spotlight On Nature Dies. Actually it takes less than a 6X6 size. With Paper Shares having just gone out, this is a great use for new and older DSP. I believe we all have a stash of DSP!! LOL!!!
Paper
The Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper has definitely been a favorite for me to use. I am partial to purples and this fits that bill for sure. But the mix of greens for the leaves are fabulous as well. Shaded Spruce, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, You cannot beat those colors and especially when mixed together. Plus the background of the papers is a lean towards Basic Beige and Crumb Cake. So either works well. For today’s card I went with Basic Beige as the card base and then layers of Basic Beige and Pretty Peacock. I have all of the measurements listed further down in the post.
Dies
The DSP is beautiful but the Dies may actually take the “spotlight” on this card. Did you catch the double meaning there? Spotlight On Nature Dies are what I used. They are layering circles that have a couple of different details around the edges. I chose to use all the same edge details. There are quite a few sizes and I simply layed out a few on top of each other to see what sizes I wanted to use. No heavy debating was used, just what seemed to fit. Here is a look at the open card and the large inside Die.
Stamps
The card is fairly simple but I did go a bit overboard on my sentiments. I have So Sincere and Loveliest Tree sentiments. The front Happy Birthday is from Loveliest Tree and the inside one is from So Sincere. Then to add yet another, I used the floral stamp from Painted Lavender for the front sentiment piece to add some of the purple flowers. Mixing and matching sentiments helps me get more use of my stamps. They do not always have to be used as a set. It took me a while to learn that!
Measurements
The Basic Beige card stock base is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2. And the DSP is 6 X 5 1/4 then scored at 2″. You need to decide ahead of time which side you want as the front flap before scoring. Especially f it is directional paper, you could end up with an upside down pattern. I did add a strip of Pretty Peacock at 1/2 X 5 1/4. But this could be a ribbon as well.
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