The Zany Zoo suite is one of the most fun of any in the Annual Catalog. At least in my opinion anyway. I have used it today for an anytime card that would also work for anyone.
Stamp Bundle
The Zany Zoo Bundle is one for any person I know. And today’s card could be a birthday or any reason to celebrate someone. And I love that! The one image that I have not used previously is this skunk. He / She is so adorable and looks like they are up for an adventure. The image is cut from the DSP using one of the Dies from the Stamp Bundle. The trees were fussy cut from the paper. It was not at all difficult to cut out.
The banner is also included in the Dies. As is the stamped sentiment. The banner only cuts the Basic White banner and not the Lemon Lime Twist one. I wanted a layer of course. My way around this was to use the Die to emboss the outline using the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine. Then I simply cut around the embossed, or rather debossed, area. The sentiment is included in the stamp set as well.
Papers
My layers came from the Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper. I knew I wanted the skunk and the trees. And the trees are Lemon Lime Twist. So that became the card base. The black and white DSP is also in that paper pack. All of the reverse sides of the DSP are different black and white prints. This made the card pretty easy. Lemon Lime Twist for the card base with a layer of Basic White and then the DSP. Easy Peasy!!!
Reminder: Bonus Days are still ongoing. This fun Zany Zoo Bundle would get you a coupon code under the Bonus Days special, and it would give you a Blue Star Reward from me!
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For every increment of $50.00 in product per order you will receive a Coupon for $5.00. There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can receive. Then you can redeem all of your codes during the month of August! Additionally, my Blue Star Rewards are for every $50.00 in product per order. So you would also be earning my rewards as well.
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My card today is showcasing a look at the Trucking Along Bundle. Hopefully you were able to get it last week. If not, do not fret, it will be coming back! I understand why it was so popular and even extra supply was exceeded! This is a year round set.
Stamp Bundle
This great Tucking Along Bundle is a Punch Bundle! Those are my favorite. Punch bundles are less expensive and just as fun! However this stamp set has so many extra stamps! There are a variety of additions for the back of the truck and added scene images. The truck is great on it’s own but also has additional wheel wells, side window, and tires included in the punch.
My truck is stamped and colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blends. I added the bed rails as well as some gifts in the bed. A tip for you is for when you fussy cut the rails and gifts, leave the bottom of each long. I adhered the extra length for each to the backside of the truck. It is so much easier to do than trying to layer in place.
Background
Last week I used a watercolor background for Zany Zoo and now I have repeated that for the truck. Watercolor Paper is used along with the Water Painter brushes. The colors used are Azure Afternoon, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie. The truck was then added using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Papers and Sentiment
To highlight my red truck, I went with Real Red as the card base. And to carry on the wood of the bed rails and tree branch I went with the Pecan Pie Glorious Gingham. Since this is a guy card, I did not use bling. That is shocking even to me! But I did use the Banners Pick A Punch to flag the ends of the sentiment. And the sentiment is from the Zany Zoo stamp set.
Thank you for stopping by today!!
Bonus Days for the remainder of July!
For every increment of $50.00 in product per order you will receive a Coupon for $5.00. There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can receive. Then you can redeem all of your codes during the month of August! Additionally, my Blue Star Rewards are for every $50.00 in product per order. So you would also be earning my rewards as well.
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My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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This month, the theme is CASE the Catalog. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
The card I chose to case is one with some easy layers and fun tags. It is on page 45 of the Annual Catalog and the far right one. My version is both darker and brighter.
Colors
The colors for this card came from the top layer of DSP. Actually both layers are from the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Papers. I love the mix of the Night of Navy and Fresh Freesia together. These colors carried over from the DSP to the card base and the two tags. And even to the die cut flowers.
Dies
The Die cut tags are the star of this show. Both of them are beautifully detailed. They are both from the Online Exclusives – Designer Tags Dies. There are three detailed ones the size of the Navy one as well as a solid Die to layer behind. My favorite is the sentiment though. The little stitching and flower on the end are so cute.
The die cut flowers behind the tags are from the Timeless Arrangements Dies. These are awesome floral dies in that they are all on a little bar. It makes them very easy to layer and not have a lot of tiny pieces to try to glue. I left the tops of all of the floral free for added texture.
Stamps and Finishes
The little “Thanks” sentiment is from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set. It is a favorite as it fits on a lot of small dies as well as just a little strip of card stock. The bow is from the 2022-2024 In Color Bakers Twine. I went a bit wild and used three strands for this bow! The blue is a bit brighter than the NIght of Navy used elsewhere but that is fine and helps it stand out. And my finishing touch is a scattering of the Iridescent Pearls. They match everything and add some sparkle to the darker colors.
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More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are very excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month (always the second Wednesday of each month), when our theme will be “Punch Your Art Out”.
For every increment of $50.00 in product per order you will receive a Coupon for $5.00. There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can receive. Then you can redeem all of your codes during the month of August! Additionally, my Blue Star Rewards are for every $50.00 in product per order. So you would also be earning my rewards as well.
Online exclusives are here to stay! Click on the photo and be taken directly to them in my online store. If you place an order, please use my Host Code listed just below.
HOST CODE
My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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Today’s card is a special one made for one of my long time Stamp Club ladies. My first ever 50th Anniversary card. I hope she liked it!
Card Front
This card is a bit different in that it really doesn’t have stamping on the front. It is a Fun Fold and I used four different pieces of the Hello Irresistible Designer Series paper. They all are very similar and work wonderfully together. The card base is Crushed Curry with a Basic White layer. I did not want it to be too pinkish since it is for her husband as well! The pink came from the hearts. They are from the Wanted To Say Dies.
The “50” is made using the More Dazzle Specialty paper. It comes in gold and Champagne colors. The dies used are retired however. They are the Large Numbers. I rarely use numbers but have held on to this set for just such an occasion.
Open Card
Here is a view of the inside of the card. You can see the fourth piece of the DSP on the center fold. It is only seen when the card is open.
The inside is quite a bit simpler than the front. I did use the Soft Sea Foam ink to add a leaf to the inside sentiment layer as well as some speckles. And the sentiment is from the Ringed With Nature stamp set. There are not a lot of Happy Anniversary in my collection apparently!
Fun Fold
The card base is Crushed Curry cut 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and scored at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4.
The White layers are 2 cut 1 7/8 X 5 1/4 and one 4 X 5 1/4.
The DSP is 2 cut 1 3/4 X 5 1/8 and 1 cut 3 7/8 X 5 1/8.
Crushed Curry folded layer is 5 1/2 X 2 1/2 scored and folded at 2 3/4.
2 White layers cut 2 5/8 X 2 5/8 (one for inside)
1 DSP cut (front focal layer) 2 1/2 X 2 1/2
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Bonus Days for the remainder of July!
For every increment of $50.00 in product per order you will receive a Coupon for $5.00. There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can receive. Then you can redeem all of your codes during the month of August! Additionally, my Blue Star Rewards are for every $50.00 in product per order. So you would also be earning my rewards as well.
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My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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It is a So Very Merry July! I have a Christmas card to share because I could not wait to try this new Online Exclusive stamp set. It is a bit different from the normal sets.
Stamp set
The So Very Merry is a new Christmas set that is now available in the Online Exclusives part of the Online Store. Some people seem to have some difficulty getting there though. When you are in the store, click on Shop Products, and then scroll down and you will see Online Exclusives in the options.
This set has the stamp I have used of Santa, plus an angel in a circle, a gingerbread house, and various extras with sentiments. I personally love the stained glass look. My Santa scene is stamped and embossed with Black Embossing Powder prior to coloring with Stampin’ Blends. And best of all…..the circle fits perfectly to the 2 3/8 Circle Punch! (The photo is not great as I was trying to show details and it was either too dark or too light!)
Colors
The colors for this card were decided after I finished coloring Santa. I knew it would be a simple layout so did not worry about matching DSP or anything like that. I chose Real Red for Santa, so that is the card base. The layer is Boho Blue due to the sky, and the embossed layer is Wild Wheat because of Santa’s toy sack.
Embellishments
To add some detail to a simple layout I went with the Basics 3D set of Embossing Folders. These are also in the Online Exclusives. There are three folders with different designs. This one is by far my favorite! And it definitely adds the texture my card needed. To ground the Santa image, I added a strip of the Boho Blue across the panel. And finished with a trio of the Classic Matte Dots. This is a very minimalistic card from me! LOL!!
Thank you for visiting today!!!
Please do not forget about Bonus Days when you place orders. An order of $50.00 of products gets you a coupon code to use in July. And it gets you a Blue Star Reward from me as well.
Bonus Days for the remainder of July!
For every increment of $50.00 in product per order you will receive a Coupon for $5.00. There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can receive. Then you can redeem all of your codes during the month of August! Additionally, my Blue Star Rewards are for every $50.00 in product per order. So you would also be earning my rewards as well.
Online exclusives are here to stay! Click on the photo and be taken directly to them in my online store. If you place an order, please use my Host Code listed just below.
HOST CODE
My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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.
I hope you were able to take advantage of some of the new promotions yesterday! There are new items in the Online Store, a Clearance Rack Refresh, and the Bonus Days! I have a little more explanation of the Bonus Days Coupons at the bottom of the post.
Today’s card is a bit different from my norm. I have a Watercolor background for the lovely Knitting Llama! This was a fun experiment and I hope you like it.
Stamp Bundle
This adorable knitting Llama is from the Zany Zoo Bundle. I love the quirky animal stamps. And this Bundle is a favorite. In general my card thought is that one should give you a Smile. These definitely do that!
The Llama is stamped and colored using Stampin’ Blends. She was left White, except for the legs. I really have no idea what color Llamas are, but she has Smoky Slate Light arms and legs. The yarn is Boho Blue with darker stripes of Orchid Oasis. Her chair is Bubble Bath to match the layer. And she is cut using the matching Die from the set. The perfect sentiment is from the stamp set as well. I love the boldness of it!
Colors
The idea for this card was bright! So the layers needed to be bright and happy colors. I went with Highland Heather as the card base with a layer of Pool Party. Then another layer, which is not normal for me, of Bubble Bath. But all of these are in the other parts of the card. So why not!!
Watercolor
The watercoloring idea came from a Demonstrator event from Stampin’ Up!. Another demonstrator made a card with a similar watercolor style. Her card was gorgeous, so I knew I wanted to give it a try. In theory it is a very simple technique. Mine came out better than I expected but still needs practice. Using the Fluid 100 Watercolor paper is a main component. It is thick and holds the color. I used Pool Party and Highland Heather Re-inkers to create the background. The largest of the Water Painters was also used.
Bonus Days for the remainder of July!
For every increment of $50.00 in product per order you will receive a Coupon for $5.00. There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can receive. Then you can redeem all of your codes during the month of August! Additionally, my Blue Star Rewards are for every $50.00 in product per order. So you would also be earning my rewards as well.
Online exclusives are here to stay! Click on the photo and be taken directly to them in my online store. If you place an order, please use my Host Code listed just below.
HOST CODE
My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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.
There are exciting new Specials going Live today! And they are all awesome! I have them listed for you below.
First are new Online Exclusives.
This includes the awesome new Truck Builder Punch with a matching Stamp set. The stamp set includes several all season images. There is also some Gorgeous new Designer Series Paper! I have seen the paper and it is really special. And this is just the tip of the new items.
To access Online Exclusives, go to my Online Store, Shop products, scroll down to Online Exclusives. Or click the next line.
Another Online Sale is a REFRESH of the Clearance Rack! This is always a good thing and I know ya’ll love these refreshes. And best of all is pairing it with the Third Special. So read on…..
Third
Last but not least is the Bonus Days Coupons. Stampin’ Up! has done this previously and I always join in for Free product. Be sure and read the below sign as it gives details. I will say to please remember that it must be $50.00 before shipping and handling charges! Any products are counted towards the $50.00. And there is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can collect during the month. If one order is multiples of $50.00, you will only receive one email but it will have multiple codes included. And if you order again, you will get another email!
Please note:
You cannot place items in your shopping card prior to the Special going Live and them be counted towards the Coupon Code requirement!
You must make note of your coupon codes. I, nor Stampin’ Up!, can access your codes. Only you are able to get the codes!
If you have any questions, please reach out to me. I will be happy to assist.
Online exclusives are here to stay! Click on the photo and be taken directly to them in my online store. If you place an order, please use my Host Code listed just below.
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My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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I have another Daisy card today. But it is the paper, not the stamp set this time. Fresh As A Daisy is paired with Gorgeously Made for an unexpected look.
Papers and Colors
There are so many things I really like about this card that I cannot decide what should be the highlighted topic. So I am going with the brightest part. And that is the papers. The Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series paper has multiple different daisy sheets. This one is one of the brightest and with most colors. I chose it for the variety of colors.
The Daffodil Delight had to be prominent but did not work as the card base. I turned to Garden Green for that honor. But Daffodil Delight came next. There needed to be a White layer between the colors and the DSP though. The DSP blended in too much and I definitely did not want that to happen.
Stamps and Dies
To compliment the DSP, I knew I wanted something that would really POP. The Torn Notebook Edge Die from the Gorgeously Made Bundle fit the bill wonderfully. I cut the DSP to fit as a layer on top of it. For some texture I went back to the Gorgeously Made Dies and found the great leaf die. It is cut from Soft Sea Foam and only adhered at the bottom and middle. This allows the top part to appear floating free.
The sweet sentiment is one I have been needing for a long time! I am horrible about getting birthday cards out. I make them with plenty of time and that is the problem! They generally lay on my desk and maybe get pushed aside so they do not leave on time. However, I have gotten off track!!! That sentiment is cut with the another Die from the Gorgeously Made. And this sentiment that I love is from the Lasting Joy stamp set. Thank you Stampin’ Up!!
Finishes
The fun bow on the sentiment is made using the Bakers Essentials Bakers Twine pack. I love the perfect thickness of this twine. It is so easy to work with! And the final touch is the lovely Brushed Brass Butterfly that is also attached to the sentiment. These are not only adorable but are a perfect fit with the daisies. I am so happy they are still around.
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Happy July 4th to all of you! I have a quick Celebration card to share today. It features the Cheerful Daisies Bundle and Bright & Beautiful DSP.
Daisies
The Cheerful Daisies, which are back in stock, are the star of this card. I made them as daisies, but if you squint your eyes a bit they could be seen as fireworks! LOL!! They are made with the Cheerful Daisies Dies. The solid daisies are made with Blueberry Bliss and Berry Burst card stock. The White toppers are from the Dies as well. They are White embossed on White paper. It really shows in person, but not so much on the photo.
Sentiment
The front Celebrate sentiment is from the Celebrate With Tags stamp set. There are other words attached on the stamp. However all I wanted was the Celebrate. So I used Post It tape to cover them while inking, removed the tape prior to stamping, and have exactly what I wanted to finish the card.
The shape of the sentiment is from the Something Fancy Dies. I love the angle cut and the little bit of embossed edge it leaves. This leaves a cleaner look than when I simply cut my own angles.
Papers and Finishes
The fun background papers are from the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series paper. They set the colors for the rest of the card. Berry Burst is not exactly red, but close enough! For my layers though I liked Blueberry Bushel as the card base. It is a beautiful color.
To finish the card I turned to the 2023-2025 In Color Dots. I used the larger and smaller of the Boho Blue and Berry Burst ones. They are centers for the Daisies as well as scattered around the card.
Thank you for stopping in today!!! I hope you have a wonderful Holiday with whatever your plans are.
Online exclusives are here to stay! Click on the photo and be taken directly to them in my online store. If you place an order, please use my Host Code listed just below.
HOST CODE
My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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.
My card today is a Fun Fold and a Birthday with the beautiful Irresistible Blooms products. Cards are so easy with gorgeous paper to do a lot of the work for you!
This card was created for the Make My Monday Blog Challenge. The challenge for this two weeks is Birthdays. Click on the link photo and see the cards from the other design team members. And you can add your own card as well. I hope you will join in the fun!
Fun Fold
This card is a simple Fun Fold that I cased from Patty Bennett. From the front it appears a regular fold card. Here is the open view.
I think you can see that the front panel tucks beneath the flower. To open the card you pull back on the narrow right side panel, where the flower layer is attached, and that allows the front to open.
Card base is cut to 7 1/2 X 5 1/2 and scored at 3 1/4 and 6 1/2
White layers are 3 X 5 1/4 (front and inside sentiment) and 7/8 X 5 1/4
DSP layers are 2 7/8 X 5 1/8 and 3/4 X 5 1/8
Papers and Colors
The gorgeous Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper is the star of this card. I used one sheet of the DSP and cut it to continue across the card. For the card base I pulled the Daffodil Delight for a bright frame to the DSP. The flowers are stamped using Calypso Coral and highlighted with some Daffodil Delight in the center.
Stamps, Dies, and Punches
The floral layer was created with a variety of products. The flower images are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set. They are die cut with the matching dies. The background circle is made with the 2 3/8 Circle Punch. And to add a Happy Birthday that circle is with the 1 3/4 Circle Punch. That Happy Birthday, as well as the inside sentiment, are from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set. For some bling, I added a few Tinsel Gems 4 pack with one touched up a bit with the Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends. And there is a surprise when the card is open! The Birthday on the front has a little hidden Brushed Brass Butterfly that you only see when the card is open!
Online exclusives are here to stay! Click on the photo and be taken directly to them in my online store. If you place an order, please use my Host Code listed just below.
HOST CODE
My July Host Code is MXQY2UE9. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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