My card today is using a stamp set that I new I had to have. I created this simple card as soon as I got it in my hands. We all need a hug on a regular basis. And if you love animals, then this one is for you.
STAMPS
This adorable image is from the Hugs & Healing stamp set. As soon as I saw this cuddle between the dog and cat, I was sold! Not all dogs and cats get along this well. I have had a couple that did however. And it is the sweetest. The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black 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 stamp set does not have matching Dies. But this was pretty quick to fussy cut.
The sentiment is also from the stamp set. It has some sweet ones that go with each of the images. This sentiment actually says Sending Healing Hugs To You. I did not want the Healing. So I stamped the sentiment, which is two lines, and then cut it apart. Plus the cut apart sentiment sort of goes along with the image I think.
PAPERS
There are a variety of papers used here. I sort of went crazy with the DSP and colors. But I wanted it to look like they were laying on the floor. I began with Pecan Pie cardstock for the base. It matches the pups coloring. Next is the “floor”. This piece came from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The “rug” is from the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper. (It pays to keep all of your leftover pieces! ) And then another Pecan Pie layer paired with Crumb Cake cardstock for the actual image to lay on.
EXTRAS
The Extras are a mix of dots that I actually had to look up to make sure they were not retired. They were on the Last Chance List. Of course I just looked again as I am writing this post….and they are gone! These are the Ombre Mat Dots in case you happen to have some in your stash. But if you are like me, you have a few embellishments that have colors to match since I used quite a few for the quilt. I am so sorry about this!!
June Suite Sale
This is a super Sweet Suite sale. All Suites and Suite Products are 50% off. So any part of a suite, like a Bundle, or DSP, etc can be 50% off when you purchase one other. The key is to get two of similar price to get the most bang for your buck.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
I apologize for being behind today. The Stampin’ Up! June Buy One Get One 50% off on Suites and Suite Products begins today. I want to help you get the most bang for your buck. So here we go.
The first thing to mention is that the sale includes Annual Catalog, Online Exclusives, and Last Chance products. A 50 % off of an already reduced Last Chance is fabulous. Also, on Bundles you are still getting the Bundled 10% discount as well.
To begin I will explain about the Suite Products. You are familiar with Suites, where you use one number and order the entire Suite of products. This includes a stamp bundle, sometimes two bundles, maybe an embossing folder, matching DSP, embellishments, etc.
All of those items are Suite Products. And that means they are all on sale at Buy One, and Get One. To maximize your order, it may be beneficial to place more than one order. What I mean by this is that if you purchase a Bundle , and a second Bundle that you want to be at 50% off, then some DSP from a Suite, the DSP is the lowest priced item and would be the 50% off item.
There can be multiple Bundles purchased at one time. Say four bundles and you get two of them at 50% off. Just continue with similar priced items for most beneficial savings.
This has hopefully explained ways for your to most benefit from this sale. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am happy to help you.
June Suite AND SUITE PRODUCTS Sale
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
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New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
I am remaking a Latch card from a few weeks ago. I love the simplicity of the Latch, which makes this card a Fun Fold. And playing with different looks due to the DSP choice is so fun. Today I have Daisies.
And here is the open view:
STAMPS& DIES
The stamped flowers for this card are from the Impressions Abloom Bundle. I love how they mimic the paper so well. And actually do not match this DSP. The best part is the matching Dies. I stamped the flowers using Crushed Curry for the definition part, then Daffodil Delight for the large flower, and Pecan Pie for the center.
Here I used two small flowers and one of the larger one, but all are stamped the same way and then Die cut. For the extra leaves, I simply Die Cut on Old Olive cardstock. The detail to the leaves from the Die is fabulous. And it seems to add a bit more definition to the front layer.
The sentiments are a sad thing however. I messed up and used a set that is sold out. It is the Hooray For Surprises stamp set. If you already have it, then yay! It is a great sentiment stamp set. And the Dies are still available.
PAPERS
The real star of this card is the DSP. I used Four different designs from the Floral Delight Designer Series Paper. They all coordinate so well. I love using a mix of papers. For the base I used Old Olive to stand out from all of the yellow.
This is a simple Fun Fold and does not require much extra. The base is 8 1/2 X 4 1/4 and scored at 3. The front layer can be basically any size you want as long as it reaches the “latch”. For the latch, you need the card base color at 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 and the DSP is 2 X 2. Both are cut on the diagonal. And you only need the one so you have the beginning of a second card. The long side of the triangle is glued to the edge of the card base and you are complete!
EXTRAS
This card only has one Extra, except for the Fun Fold latch. I added a simple Brushed Brass Butterfly on the front layer. It goes wonderfully with all of the flowers.
JUNE SPECIAL SALE and it is an awesome one!
The key to making this Sale so special is the 50% off, and that it is not only the Suites but the Suite Products! I will be posting ideas for getting the most bang for your buck in the next day or so.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The idea for this card came from cleaning out old swap cards. I had one similar to this but with no name. It seemed a fun card to try and was easy to figure out the pocket template. Thankfully the Take To The Sky DSP carried over and is the perfect paper to use.
The pocket card is great for a regular card. But I have thought of a few extra uses. It could be great for an invitation, or as is, but add a gift card attached to the pull out. Just a few ideas to get your mind going.
PAPERS
The paper is definitely the most important part of this card. As mentioned above it is the Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper. DSP is very easy to fold and work with for this pocket. I also used a scrap of the DSP with a circle punch to fold over the top of the card. This would be the pull out in place of adding a ribbon. That is not really masculine. LOL! I paired Basic Beige for the sentiment and the inside card. It is a bit thicker than Basic White and still accepts most ink colors brightly.
DIRECTIONS
This pocket took a 9 1/4 X 6 piece of DSP. So you could get two pockets from one sheet. It is scored at 2 3/4 and 7 on the long side. Then at 5/8 on the short side. Fold and burnish on the score lines. Then remove the two outside 5/8″ sections leaving only the center one. I recommend cutting away the score line to make more room to fold up the bottom section. Miter cut the center 5/8 section. Fold over the two large sections and adhere. Then fold up the 5/8 section and adhere it. Your pocket is complete except for cutting the access area. Easy and can be!
The inside card measures 4 X 5. I also added a scrap DSP strip to the bottom of the card measuring 4 X 3/4. Here is a view of the insdie.
STAMPS
The sentiments are from the Trust Tools stamp set. I love the front one. It is great for any occasion. Or even a Thank You. I made the inside for a Father’s Day, but obviously could be for anything as mentioned. It is very simple and has plenty of room for personal writing. This really is a quick and easy project.
EXTRAS
There are Extras but they really do not show in the photo. To the right of the front sentiment are a trio of Antique Pearls. I used three sizes. You can see a bit better on the second photo as it is closer. They do work well in person though.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The Sweet Jar Bundle is one I have shared a couple of times already. Today it is featured as a Pop Up. I love Fun Folds and this one is also one I have shared previously. When they are easy and fun it is worth sharing again and with different images.
This paper is gorgeous, but here is the fun part!!
STAMPS
This jar of cookies is a great surprise gift for just about anyone. To begin with this fun image, It is from the Sweet Jar stamp set. The jar is stamped using the new Cloud Cover Ink. (customers cannot purchase the Cloud Cover Ink Pad due to a color issue between ink and the foam of the pad. You can purchase the ink refill and ink a Stampin’ Spot and the ink color is perfect) The cookies are stamped off Crumb Cake with Early Espresso as the chocolate chips. And the lid of the jar is Strawberry Slush. The inside sentiments are also stamped with Strawberry Slush and are from the Sweet Jar set.
The front circle sentiment is from the Encircled With Love stamp set. I do Love this set. It is all circle images with different sentiments for a variety of purposes. A quick circle punch and finished! For this use I stamped the image using Garden Green Ink that is pulled from the DSP. I wanted the front sentiment to pop.
PUNCHES
The circle shapes for the front image are both Circle Punches. However there are a variety of different circles in different Die sets you could use. For example the spotlight on Nature , and Stylish Shapes Dies. I used the 2″ and 1 3/4 ” Circle Punches. There is one in the Annual Catalog that is a match for these circles but it is not available yet. It is the 1 7/8″ Circle Punch. This one pairs with a different set, but also coordinates with the Encircled With Love also.
PAPERS
The bright colors of this DSP is fabulous to me! I love Brights. This sheet is from the Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper. As is the flap piece, and the piece beneath the cookie jar. Actually these other prints are the flip side of the floral. The best part is none are very large and you can get multiple cards from one 12 X 12 piece.
To compliment the Floral DSP I went with Strawberry Slush as the card base. I love this returning In Color. It carries that Bright and Cheery feeling. For the layer behind the sentiment, I went a bit softer and chose Flirty Flamingo. It pairs with the lighter shades of flowers in the print.
EXTRAS
The only Extra , other than the Fun Fold, is a single Bling! It is in the center of the circle sentiment on the front. This is the smallest size of the Flower Accents embellishments. If you zoom in you can see how adorable this little gold flower is.
I have shared this Fun Fold previously. You can see that card, and directions by clicking HERE.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The card I have for you today is a fun one. Partly that is due to the DSP and images. And then because it is a Fun Fold. So Let’s “Celebrate” it!
I love the front fold down of this card. And to get an extra greeting is even better. The card still opens as normal for another greeting and a place for you to write. The pull out can be a spot for a gift card or with a sweet personal saying on a bookmark.
Here is the open view:
STAMPS& DIES
These images and sentiments are from the Cheers & Sips Bundle. The matching Die set is great for the little sprig of lavender and glass. Plus there are many more that can be cut. I have made a lemonade with a sprig of lavender as a garnish. Then carried the lavender to both the pull out and the inside layer. All of the sentiments are from the stamp set as well.
The drink glass is stamped using Highland Heather Ink, as well as the ice cubes. Then I used the Light Bubble Bath Stampin’ Write Marker to “scribble” back and forth for the liquid. I like the varied shades and a bit of white to add the drink details. The lavender is stamped using Old Olive Ink and stamped off for a lighter shade. Then the leaves are colored with Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blend. The flower petals are colored using Light Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends.
PAPERS
This fun paper is one of the best parts of the card. This shows both sides of a sheet from the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper. The DSP is part of a suite of products along with the Cheers & Sips Bundle. I paired the DSP with Timid Tiger as the card base and then Peach Pie as the pocket layer.
To create the pocket I cut the Peach Pie layer to 3 3/4 X 5 and the DSP layer to 3 1/2 X 4 3/4. Place the DSP on the layer in place, but do not adhere. Lay on the paper trimmer and mark with a pencil down 2″ on the right side from the top. Now take them apart and cut the DSP from the mark up to the top left corner. This creates the striped piece on the flap when you turn it over to fit the shape. On the Peach Pie layer, do not cut the same way, but Score from the mark to the upper left corner. Fold that over and you are done. I cased this Fun Fold from creativemomentsbyg.
EXTRAS
To my surprise there is really not Extras! Granted I did add ribbon to the pull out. It is the Fresh Freesia Faux ribbon. It is a perfect solution for the pull since it is a little narrower and thicker than most ribbon.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The card for today is one that is an easy layout. A little stamping and some strips of DSP can create a pretty card for any occasion. The one I have made is a more masculine Thanks. I hope you will give this layout a try.
STAMPS
These two stamps are from the same great stamp set. It is the Textured Notes stamp set. And it includes Dies that can be bundled. I know you are familiar with them if you follow me, because I use those Dies regularly. They are the rectangles that all have a different edge detail. So this is an amazing stamp bundle to have in your stash.
The sentiment is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I had to make sure it would fit on my already cut paper as it is pretty long. Luckily it was a fit! The leaf is one stamp that I have repeated three times. It is stamped using Cajun Craze Ink. I stamped it full strength on the right, again in the center, and yet again on the left. Because this is a deep color of ink, there is still plenty of color left on that third stamping. Not all ink will look this well, but I love how this one turned out.
PAPERS
These gorgeous DSP strips are from the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper. They are part of the Suite of products that include the stamp bundle above. These are Onliine Exclusives. To pair with the DSP colors, I pulled all shades of brown to decide on the best combination. Pecan Pie won as the card base. Early Espresso is the layer, with Crumb Cake for the top layer. I thought about embossing that one, but then thought the strips would be enough.
The focal layers are Pecan Pie again, and then Basic Beige. I do love Basic Beige. It seems to pair well with most colors and pick up their color a little. Plus it was light enough to do the three stamping technique with no difficulty on the color.
EXTRAS
The Extra I used is what I thought would match great with the colors. Sadly, it is a discontinued item. I used the Adhesive Back Swirl Dots. However, any tan or brown embellishment would work. And you can color a pearl or rhinestone with Stampin’ Blends.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The card for today is a sympathy card for the family of a long time friend. It is a mix of unexpected products. I have surprised myself by trying a technique that I have recently seen on different media pages. It is embossing on a window sheet.
DRYEMBOSSING
The photo may not be clear unless you zoom in, but on the left side of the card you should be able to see the shine of the window sheet. As I mentioned, I have seen different products, besides cardstock, that are being dry embossed of late. I decided to try a window sheet. Actually it is the thinner of the clear plastic the photopolymer stamps are attached to. Needless to say I am happy with the result. You do need to look closely to see the detail. But overall it is like looking through old glass that is a bit wavy if you know what I am referring to.
For the embossing folder I used the Damask Designs that is part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite. It pairs wonderfully with the painting type DSP of the Beautiful Gallery DSP. As it reminds me of just a bit old timey. I was pleasantly surprised at the detail on this thin plastic. And that it did not really warp the plastic. That is a win as a first try! I was very cautious in adhering the window sheet after recalling adhesive showing through on vellum. So I used a very thin layer of liquid glue around the edges and pressed down for a bit longer than normal. It worked perfectly.
STAMPS
This sweet and simple sentiment stamp is the only stamping on the front. I wanted the paper and embossing to shine. And it does shine!! This stamp is from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set. The simple font , that is just a bit thicker, is perfect. It seems to stand out just the right amount.
PAPERS
The gorgeous rose pattern paper is from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. With the new Cloud Cover as the main color, and Secret Sea as the matching, how could it go wrong. I love both of these colors. To compliment both colors I used Cloud Cover as the card base with Secret Sea as a thin layer. The touch of Basic White for the sentiment really pops from the busy pattern.
EXTRAS
There are two Extras and both are included with the sentiment. First is the fabulous Cloud Cover Faux Linen Ribbon. This is a nice and soft ribbon and is just thick enough to hold up as I have used it in wrapping around the card. The second Extra is one I have used a couple of times already. It is the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls. I used the Secret Sea color today. There are shades of each of the new In Colors included.
May is almost over and the May Starter Kit Promotion will be gone as well. This is a great chance to get demonstrator perks for a wonderful price. And it is totally up to you on if you want to work it, or never place another order. There is no pressure. This deal is great in that for $99.00 you receive product of your choice totally $165.00. That is $66.00 of FREE product, in addition to no tax or shipping charges. Please reach out to me if you are considering this wonderful offer.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
Black and White cards can be hard. But adding in a touch of a bright color makes it so much easier in my book. Plus adds some color to a classic look. The Along The Lines stamp set is a perfect one for this look. I hope you will agree.
STAMPS
The Along These Lines stamp set is a very unique set. I do not recall a similar one. Each image in the set is drawn with a single line to create it. As soon as I saw this rose I knew it had to be a star of a black and white card. And for the Black, White, & Strawberry of the title, I used the Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends to color the rose. I also added light Gray Granite for the leaves to mimic the shading of the leaves in the DSP.
To add a simple sentiment, which I really debated on, I needed a similar look as the rose. I found this “celebrate” in the Unbounded Love stamp set. It seemed to be a good match for simplicity.
DIES
The shapes for the images seemed to really ask for a bit of a frame. To create this I turned to the Textured Notes Dies. These Dies each have a different trim around the edge. I love this unique look, so it seemed the perfect choice. The rose is cut using the 3rd smallest Die. And the sentiment is from the smallest Die.
PAPERS
To create the Black and White look, of course I went with a Basic Black for the card base. The DSP sheets are all from the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper. For the larger layer I used a Basic White layer behind it. Additionally the two black pieces with white leaves are also from the same DSP. They are angled to add a bit of fun to what otherwise is a straight card.
EXTRAS
Today the Extras are fairly simple ones. To further the “strawberry” just a bit, I added a double strand of Strawberry Slush Bakers Twine. This twine is a in a trio pack from the Online Exclusives suite. It is Pack Your Bags 3 pack Twine.
The single bling is very important and helps to highlight the rose. This silver sparkle is from the Adhesive Sparkle Gems. These are a great group of sparkly colors in neutral shades. They are very handy to have around.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
The card I have for you today is a quick and easy one that just happens to be considered a Fun Fold. At least I call it that. But simple, quick, and one that can be designed for any occasion is always a good thing to me.
And here is the open view
PAPERS
The DSP is the star of this card. Actually it is almost half of the card. This layout is a great way to showcase both sides of a DSP. Or if necessary you could adhere two different pieces together for the front. I opted to allow the black and white stripe to be the surprise. Plus I added a little strip to the signature layer to continue with the DSP. The DSP is the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper from the On Line Exclusives.
To match the florals on the front, I used the new In Color Darling Duckling as the card base. And on this card, the base is seen quite a bit. The card base is 5 1/2 X 5 1/2 and scored on one side at 4 1/4. This leaves a 1 1/4 fold over. As you can see from the first photo, I used a separate pieces of the DSP to serve as the book bind. I really do love that checked green!
The floral DSP piece is 4 X 5 1/4. To adhere it properly, simply lay the card as you would if it were open. Then lay the DSP piece and center it on the inside section with even borders. Now add adhesive to the left edge (mindful of the width of that front little flap). Then just close the flap and you have a full card!
STAMPS
The fun stamp set is the Mixed Labels set. The sentiments are so sweet and a wonderful way to let our friends, or anyone, know how much we appreciate them. The flower is a simple one from the Lifetime Of Love stamp set. It reminded me of the flowers on the DSP and I wanted a simple focal layer.
The flower and sentiments are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. This ink is back in stock after being away for what seems like forever! Woohoo!! The flower is colored using Stampin’ Blends in Darling Duckling and Granny Apple Green.
EXTRAS
There are two Extras today. First is the awesome Brushed Brass Butterfly. These have carried over to the Online Exclusives. I am just thrilled they carried over. They are a simple, and flat, bling for any flower image. And the final is something that I thought was still available, but I was wrong. That is so sad. I used the Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon for the little bow. Sorry about that. But any color of ribbon from the DSP colors would work.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
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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
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
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