How To Make Stair Step Cards

I love how these Stair Step cards turned out! They’re a fun 3D design that can even double as home décor. Just imagine giving one to someone so they can display it on a shelf and enjoy it every day.

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I used the Help Me Grow Bundle to create this card, and the dies in this set are amazing. In the video, I’ll show you how they work. Since I love plants, I know this is a bundle I’ll be reaching for again and again!

This fun card was made using the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Paper and Boardwalk Fun Bundle. I just love how the Ferris Wheel looks!

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St. Patrick's Day Color Combo

It’s time for a St. Patrick’s Day Card. I combined the Reason To Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations Stamp Sets to create this fun card.

I used the Color Combo from my March Inspiration Calendar - Shy Shamrock, Pretty Peacock and Basic Beige.

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Tips & Instructions

• Pretty Peacock Card Base - 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2

• Basic Beige Layer- 4 x 5-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3-3/4 x 5, stamp the shamrocks in Shy Shamrock ink and then fill in the spaces stamping the sprinkles image in Pretty Peacock.

• Adhere the white layer to the beige layer and then to the card base.

• Basic Beige - 1-1/2 x 4, emboss using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

• Stamp a shamrock in Shy Shamrock ink on a scrap of Basic White and fussy cut.

• Stamp the sentiment on strips of Basic Beige in Shy Shamrock ink and cut apart, and cut down.

• Punch a circle from Pretty Peacock using the 2-3/8” Circle Punch.

• Adhere the shamrock using Dimensionals.

• Adhere the sentiment to the circle and then adhere the circle to the card using Dimensionals.

On a 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Basic White stamp the sentiments and the shamrock in Shy Shamrock ink. Adhere the layer to a 4 x 5-1/4 Basic Beige layer and then to the inside of the card.

This was a fun card to make, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in my family so I need to make a few of these cards.

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Sketch Challenge - Thank You For Your Service

The Service Essentials stamp set is perfect for creating cards that honor our service men and women. There are coordinating dies available that you can bundle with it for even more creative options. I especially love the star image—it makes a great background layer and really adds a special touch to the card.

Here’s the sketch I used from this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Misty Moonlight Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, randomly stamp the stars using the Service Essentials Stamp Set in Night of Navy ink. Adhere to the card base.

• Die cut 2 dog tags from Smoky Slate Cardstock using the Service Essentials Dies. Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. Adhere the tags together, offsetting a little bit.

• Stamp the chain in Night of Navy ink on a scrap of Smoky Slate and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the top of the dog tags.

• Die cut the badge from Basic White. Stamp the stripes in Poppy Parade ink and the sentiment in NIght of Navy ink.

• Die cut the small star from a scrap of Basic White.

• Adhere the die cuts to the card.

For the inside, stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy and the stars in Poppy Parade on a 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White. Adhere it to a piece of Night of Navy cut at 4 x 5-1/4.

This is a wonderful card to send for Veterans Day or to an active service member. It’s a meaningful way to show our appreciation and remind them how much their service means to us.

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Sketch Saturday - Easter Joy

I love all the bright, cheerful colors in the Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper—it was hard to choose just one pattern for this card! The embossed layer at the top coordinates beautifully with the design and adds such a nice finishing touch.

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

• Balmy Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper - 2-1/4 x 5-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 1-3/4 x 5-1/4, emboss using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder

• Adhere the embossed layer to the top of the Basic White Layer and the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

• Wrap a piece of Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon around the seam and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to the card.

• Die cut the second from largest banner from Basic White using the Nested Essentials Dies.

• Stamp the sentiment at the top of the banner in Balmy Blue ink and the flowers at the bottom in Black Memento ink. Color the flower with a Light Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker and the leaves with a Light Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Marker.

• Adhere the banner to the card using Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow and adhere to the card with a Glue Dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), adhere a 3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

There’s a beautiful shine to the Designer Series Paper, the picture can’t really capture it.

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Tri-Fold Arches Cards

I was surprised how easy these Tri-Fold Arches Cards are to make using the Everyday Arches Dies. Just cut, layer and attach to the base strip. It’s a great design to sit nicely on a shelf, which I love.

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This card was made using the brand new Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper and coordinating Delicate Whispers Bundle. I love this paper. These products went flying off the shelves and should be back in stock soon.

I used the Easter Joy Designer Series Paper for this card but made it about spring instead of Easter. The paper is one of our specialty papers with lots of shine.

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A Round of Hellos Thank You Card

There are circles everywhere on this card! I used the A Round of Hellos Stamp Set, a Circle Punch, and the Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder. Are you feeling a little dizzy yet?

The Color Combo is from my March Inspiration Calendar - Summer Splash, Crushed Curry and Berry Burst.

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Tips & Instructions

• Crushed Curry Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Summer Splash Layer - 3-7/8 x 5-1/4, emboss using the Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

• Stamp the circle of Hellos in Crushed Curry ink on Basic White Cardstock and punch with the 2-3/8 Circle Punch.

• Stamp the thank you sentiment in Berry Burst and adhere the circle to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Berry Burst Shiny Ribbon and adhere to the circle with a Glue Dot.

• Add some Crushed Curry Garden Epoxy Dots.

For the inside layer I cut a piece of Summer Splash Cardstock at 4 x 5-1/4. Then on a 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White Cardstock, stamp the sentiment in Berry Burst Ink and the half circle in Summer Splash Ink. Adhere to the Summer Splash layer and then to the inside of the card.

I love the dotted circles on the Summer Splash layer, so bright and fun.

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Sketch Challenge - Prayers & Promises

I love these embossed flowers and thought they would work great for this week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Azure Afternoon Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Cardstock 4 x 5-1/4, blend Azure Afternoon Ink on the layer using a Blending Brush. Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Use the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the sunflower. I used the same sunflower for both pieces so I ran 2 separate pieces of cardstock through with the folder.

• Fussy cut the sunflowers and cut off the edge of each. Use blending brushes to add Daffodil Delight ink to the petals and Pecan Pie ink to the centers..

• Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper - 3/4 x 5-1/4

• Adhere the strip and the sunflowers to the card as shown.

• Basic White Label - 1-1/8 x 2-7/8, stamp the sentiment from the Prayers & Promises Stamp Set. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some white Pearls of Beauty embellisments.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink and add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

I love the the detail on the sunflowers from the embossing folder.

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Sketch Saturday - Creative Haven

I just love all the orange in this card — it really makes it pop! When I was deciding what to use for this week’s sketch challenge, I flipped through my papers and found the striped pattern from the Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the sketch I used. It’s from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper (orange) - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Basic White Mat - 2-5/8 x 4-3/8

• Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper (striped) - 2-1/4 x 4-1/4, adhere to the white mat and then to the card.

• Die cut the label from Basic White Cardstock using the Creative Haven Dies. Stamp the sentiment in Pretty in Pink ink on the label.

• Adhere the label to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon and adhere to the label with a glue dot.

• Add some small Flower Accents.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Pretty in Pink ink. Stamp the stars in Timid Tiger ink and add a 1 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

The gold accents in it are absolutely gorgeous and add such a special touch.

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Slide Fold & Tuck Cards with Homemade Sweetness

I created these fun Slide, Fold & Tuck Cards on my YouTube channel today! They may have lots of layers, but once you’ve got the measurements down, they’re surprisingly easy to put together. I used the brand-new Homemade Sweetness products to make these adorable cards.

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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Both cards were made using products from the new Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection - the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper, Filled With Sweetness Bundle, Misty Moonlight Checkered Trim and Strawberries & Dots. These products will be available starting March 3, 2026 when the new Online Exclusives launch.

The first card was made in Misty Moonlight and the card below was made in Strawberry Slush.

Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection including the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper, Filled With Sweetness Bundle, Misty Moonlight Checkered Trim and Strawberries & Dots will be available starting March 3, 2026 when the new Online Exclusives launch.

Sunrise Sailing Color Combo

When I started thinking about this week’s color combo, a sailboat immediately came to mind. I looked through my stamp sets and was excited to see that the Sunrise Sailing Stamp Set is currently on the Last Chance List at a discount. This card is a perfect example of simple stamping — just stamps, ink, and cardstock.

The Color Combo is from my February Inspiration Calendar - Coastal Cabana, Blueberry Bushel and Poppy Parade.

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Tips & Instructions

• Blueberry Bushel Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3-3/4 x 5

• Stamp the sailboat in Coastal Cabana Ink, the sails in Poppy Parade Ink and the water and birds in Blueberry Bushel Ink. Adhere to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment on a strip of Basic White in Poppy Parade Ink. I used the Banner Sayings Stamp Set. Punch with the coordinating Three Banner Punch. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Poppy Parade Ink. Stamp the water twice and some birds in Blueberry Bushel Ink.

This is a great set for a masculine birthday card.

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Sketch Challenge - Simply Beautiful

This week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers was an easy one for me. When I saw the oval piece, I knew I wanted to use this gorgeous gold piece from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Fresh Freesia Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Adhere the large gold oval from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack to a 4 x 4-3/4 piece of the gold & white floral Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper. Cut around the oval.

• Adhere a 1-1/2 x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the card and then adhere the oval piece over it.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 1-1/4 x 2 piece of Basic White in Fresh Freesia Ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Flower Accents.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Fresh Freesia Ink. Adhere a flower and leaves from the Ephemera Pack. I cut off part of the leaves….I should have cut off a little more so they wouldn’t show behind the flower.

I love how elegant this card is with all the gold accents.

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Sketch Saturday - Painted Illusions

This week’s Sketch Challenge was a tough one for me. I decided to use the Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper for the strips and then went from there. This paper is the February Product of the Month which you can purchase for only $5 with a $75 order.

Here’s the sketch I used from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Pretty Peacock White Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper Strips - cut 4 at 1/2 x 4

• Lost Lagoon Strips - cut 3 at 1/2 x 3-1/4

• Adhere the strips to the white layer, alternating between each. Adhere to the card base.

• Die cut the circles image from Pretty Peacock Cardstock, using the Lovely Arrangements Dies. Adhere to the card.

• Basic White - 1-1/2 x 1-3/4, stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock Ink. I broke the sentiment into 2 lines. Round 2 of the corners and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Petal Pink Pearlized Faceted Circles.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), die cut the circles again from Pretty Peacock Cardstock. Cut the top and bottom row of circles and adhere to the bottom of the inside layer. One of the circles will overlap the other so make sure they line up nicely (or cut one off). Adhere a 1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper over the top of the circles.

I was surprised how the card turned out and I’m happy with it.

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Four Panel Accordion Fold Cards

I love using our Designer Series Papers for these Fun Fold Cards. Today I made Four Panel Accordion Fold Cards. The berry paper is from the Cute As A Bug pack and the floral is from our new Delicate Dreams Suite which comes out March 3, 2026.

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This beautiful paper is from the new Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper and the sentiment and floral images are from the Delicate Wishes Stamp Set.

This card was made using the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper and Sweet Bugs Bundle. I love those little die cut berries.

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Flower Fair Color Combo

The Flower Fair Stamp Set features one stunning large floral image that makes a beautiful statement on any card. I colored it with Stampin’ Blends — quick, easy, and so much fun. It’s one of the brand-new Online Exclusives, available beginning March 3, 2026.

I used the Color Combo from my February Inspiration Calendar - Mossy Meadow, Lemon Lolly and Fresh Freesia.

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Tips & Instructions

• Mossy Meadow Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3-3/4 x 5

• Use the Flower Fair Stamp to stamp the image on the white layer in Black Memento Ink. I used the new Stampin’ Positioner Tool (free when you join Stampin’ Up! by March 2, 2026) since the stamp is so large.

• Color the image with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Mossy Meadow, Lemon Lolly and Fresh Freesia.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said Stamp Set on Basic White Cardstock and punch using the 2” Circle Punch.

• Punch a circle from Mossy Meadow using the 2-3/8 Circle Punch and adhere behind the white circle. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Mossy Meadow & Gold Ribbon. Adhere to the label with a Glue Dot.

• Add some Lemon Lolly dots from the Easter Assortment to the center of the yellow flowers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Mossy Meadow Ink. Stamp just the top part of the Flower Fair Stamp at the bottom of the layer and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love the how pretty these flowers are and enjoyed coloring them.

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Sketch Challenge - Easter Basket

I made this cute Easter Card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. The Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper has some great scenes like the one I used with the flowers and the little grassy hill.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Pretty in Pink Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper Scene - cut down to 3-1/8 x 5. I cut a little off the top, bottom and both sides to keep the scene. Adhere to the card.

• Shy Shamrock - 1-1/2 x 2-1/2, round the top corners and banner the bottom. Adhere to the card.

• Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper (plaid) - 1 x 2, round the right, top corner and banner the bottom. Adhere to the card.

• Stamp the bunny and flower on Basic White in Black Memento Ink and color using Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Pretty In Pink for the bunny ears and nose, Dark Pretty in Pink for the flower and Light Shy Shamrock for the stem and leaves. Die cut with the coordinating dies.

• Adhere the bunny to the card with Dimensionals and adhere the flower to the bunny.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 1 x 2 strip of Basic White in Shy Shamrock Ink and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some eggs from the Easter Assortment.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Shy Shamrock Ink. Adhere a 1/2 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom. I used a leftover strip from the scene that I cut down. Stamp the bunny and the flowers in Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love how cute this little bunny is holding the flower and sitting on the hill.

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Sketch Saturday - Easter Basket

I made a cute Easter Card for this week’s Sketch Challenge. The Easter eggs were stamped and the die cut using the Easter Basket Bundle.

Here’s the sketch I used from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Soft Sea Foam Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Lemon Lolly Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Basic White Small Squares - cut 8 squares at 1-1/4 x 1-1/4

• Basic White Large Square - 2-1/2 x 2-1/2

• Fresh Freesia, Soft Sea Foam and Bubble Bath Easter Eggs. Use a darker ink and stamp the egg and die cut with coordinating die. I used Highland Heather Ink on Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana on Soft Sea Foam and Pretty in Pink on Bubble Bath.

• Stamp the bunny, flowers and sentiment on the large square in Smoky Slate Ink. Color the bunny ears and nose with Light Pink the flowers with Light Highland Heather and the leaves with Light Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers.

• Adhere the squares on the Lemon Lolly Layer as shown on the card. Adhere the eggs on the small squares.

• Add some Purple Shimmer Gems to the centers of the flowers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment and bunny in Smoky Slate Ink. Color the ear nose with a Light Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker. Add 3 eggs.

This little bunny is so cute and I love how the Easter eggs turned out.

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Triple Diamond Fancy Fold Card

I love how these Triple Diamond Fancy Fold Cards turned out. The papers really make the card! I made these on my Fun Fold Friday video.

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I used the February Product of the Month paper for this card. It’s the Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper and you can purchase it for just $5 when your product order comes to $75 during the month of February. The Sentiments are from the Pop-Up Petals Stamp Set and I embossed those smaller diamonds using the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder.

I love this pattern from the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper. The sentiment was stamped and punched using the Banner Sayings Bundle.

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Hope Love & Joy Color Combo

I wasn’t sure about this week’s Color Combo but I think it works. I used the Hope Love & Joy Bundle along with the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder.

The Color Combo is from my February Inspiration Calendar - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Peach Pie.

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Tips & Instructions

• Peach Pie Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Peach Pie Layer - 3-3/4 x 5, emboss using the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

• Basic White - 3 x 3-1/4, stamp the L VE 3 times in Pretty in Pink Ink.. I stamped it on a larger piece of Basic White and then cut it down to help me get the words centered easily. Stamp the L VE and then the O on the top and bottom and leave out the O on the middle one.

• Die cut the heart from scrap of Pretty in Pink and stamp the heart on it in Melon Mambo Ink. Adhere to the center L VE.

• Adhere the stamped piece to a piece of Melon Mambo cut at 3-1/4 x 3-1/2 and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp the “So much” sentiment on a 5/8 x 1-3/8 strip of Basic White in Melon Mambo Ink. Adhere to a 3/4 x 1-1/2 strip of Melon Mambo and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Pretty in Pink Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment and heart in Melon Mambo Ink. Adhere a 3/4 x 4 piece of Peach Pie embossed using the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder.

I love how this stamp set works. You can stamp the words LOVE, HOPE and JOY replacing the O with fun images.

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Sketch Challenge - Faith Collection

This is the card I made for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I used the Faith Collection Stamp Set and embossed the cross and sentiment with gold embossing Powder.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Early Espresso Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/2, emboss using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Adhere the 2 corner pieces from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack.

• Basic White - 2-7/8 x 2-7/8, stamp the cross from the Faith Collection Stamp Set in Versamark Ink and emboss it with gold embossing powder.

• Adhere the white diamond to a 3 x 3 piece of Early Espresso Cardstock. Adhere to the card.

• Adhere the oval piece from the ephemera pack to the diamond.

• Stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink on a 1/2” strip of Basic White and emboss it with gold embossing powder. Punch using the Three Banner Punch and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a large Flower Accent to the center of the cross.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink and emboss it with gold embossing powder. Adhere 2 of the gold corner pieces.

I love the gold embossed cross with the gold and velum oval.

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Sketch Saturday - Valentine Kisses

I’ve been on a roll with making Valentine’s Day Cards and I think I have enough for this year. Today’s card will be for my sweet grandson who just loves animals.

I made it for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge using the Valentine Kisses Bundle and Love Notes Designer Series Paper. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

• Gorgeous Grape Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Love Notes 6x6 Mix & Match Designer Series Paper - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, adhere to the card.

• Gorgeous Grape Banner - 1-7/8 x 3-1/2, banner the bottom.

• Basic White Banner - 1-3/4 x 3-1/4, banner the bottom and adhere to the Gorgeous Grape Banner.

• Stamp the bear on Basic White in Pecan Pie Ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Color it with a Calypso Coral Watercolor Pencil and use a Blender Pen to blend it.

• Die cut the heart from a scrap of Gorgeous Grape push it under the arms of the bear. Adhere to the banner with Dimensionals.

• Cut the sentiment from the Love Notes Designer Series Paper down to 1-1/2 x 3 and adhere it to a Basic White mat that’s 1-5/8 x 3-1/8. Adhere to the card.

• Adhere the banner to the card.

• Add some pink hearts from the Loose Valentine’s Assortment with small dots of Liquid Glue

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Gorgeous Grape Ink and add some Gorgeous Grape hearts. Stamp the bear in Pecan Pie Ink and color with a Calypso Coral Watercolor Pencil and then blend it with a Blender Pen.

This bear is so cute holding the heart, he makes me smile.

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