Sketch Challenge - Stitched Stocking

Here’s my card for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I struggled a little bit with this one and then came across these squares in the Stitched Stocking Bundle and thought they would work well.

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

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

• Basic White Layer - 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, adhere to the card base.

• Real Red Mat - 1-7/8 x 3-7/8

• Basic White Layer - 1-3/4 x 3-3/4, stamp the Merry & Bright in Real Red using the Stitched Stocking Stamp Set. I started with “BRIGHT”, covering the other words with masking tape, inking it up, removing the tape and stamping. I repeated this for the “&” and then again for the word “MERRY”. Adhere the layer to the mat and then to the card.

• Die cut 2 leaves from Shaded Spruce and berries from Real Red using the Stitched Stocking Dies. Adhere to the card.

• Die cut the square with the present from Real Red, the square with the tree from Shaded Spruce and the envelope from Basic White.

• Stamp the “cheers” sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink on the envelope.

• Adhere the squares and envelope to the card.

• Tie a bow with Real Red Stitched Ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment Real Red ink. Die cut the small trees from Shaded Spruce and adhere across the bottom.

I love how cheerful and bright this card is. Those squares with the stitched tree and present are so fun.

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Sketch Saturday - Boutique Blossoms

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge using the Bloom Boutique Suite. The flowers and sentiments are so pretty!

Here’s the sketch I used. It’s so fun to participate in these weekly challenges.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Hydrangea Hue Layer - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2

• Basic White Layer - 2 x 3, stamp the sentiment from the Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set in Hydrangea Hue ink. Adhere to the Hydrangea Hue layer.

• Stamp 2 large flowers from the Boutique Blooms Stamp Set in Fresh Freesia ink on Basic White. I stamped the detailed image first and then the filler image. You don’t even need to stamp off first on the filler image. Die cut with coordinating dies.

• Stamp 5 of the small flowers (the detailed image) in Hydrangea Hue ink on Basic White and die cut with coordinating dies.

• Die cut 2 branches from Peaceful Pine cardstock and 3 leaves from Granny Apple Green cardstock.

• Arrange the flowers around the sentiment piece and adhere. I started with the 2 branches and adhered them to the card base and then adhered the label piece over them. Then add the large flowers putting glue just at the bottom area so you can slip in the other pieces behind them.

• Add some Iridescent Pearls to the blue flower centers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Hydrangea Hue ink. Stamp the large flower in Fresh Freesia and the leaves in Granny Apple Green ink. I masked the large flower to get the leaves stamped without covering the flower.

I love the colors on this card. The Hydrangea Hue with Fresh Freesia and a great combination!

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Double Flap Fun Fold Cards

On my Friday Fun Fold video for this week I made these Double Flap Fun Fold cards. This design is a great way to use different patterns of Designer Series Paper!

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

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I used the A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper and Stitched Stocking Stamp Set. I love all the quilted themed patterns in this paper.

This card was made using the Timeless Christmas and Holly Jolly Branches Stamp Set.

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Elegant Leaves Color Combo

Here’s a clean and simple thank you card that I made using the Elegant Leaves Bundle along with the fun Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder. These are all brand new products!

The Color Combo is from my September Inspiration Calendar - Flirty Flamingo, Crushed Curry and Misty Moonlight.

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Tips & Instructions

• Misty Moonlight Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4 and emboss the front using the Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder

• Basic White Layer - 2-1/2 x 5-1/2, stamp the sentiment on the bottom right in Misty Moonlight ink.

• Use the Elegant Leaves Stamp Set to stamp 3 leaves in Flirty Flamingo ink on Basic White cardstock. Die cut using the coordinating die.

• Stamp 2 of the smaller leaves in Crushed Curry ink on Basic White cardstock and die cut with coordinating die.

• Adhere the leaves in the pattern shown using Dimensionals on the larger leaves.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Add some Garden Epoxy Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink. Stamp the leaf in Flirty Flamingo ink.

I love the veins and textured look of the leaves, simple but pretty!

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Sketch Challenge - Frosted Pinecones

The new Frosted Pinecones Bundle includes a stamp set, dies and Decorative Masks! The masks are so fun to use to add layers of colors to create a beautiful card with lots of dimension.

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. 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

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

• Basic White Layer - 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, stamp the dots across the bottom area in Pecan Pie ink and adhere the layer to the card base.

• Basic White Cardstock - 4 x 5-1/4, use the Frosted Pinecones Decorative Masks, ink pads and blending brushes to create the pinecone. I started with Mask #1 and a light layer of Crumb Cake ink, next, Mask #2 Crumb Cake ink but I pressed a little harder. Next, Mask #3 with Pecan Pie Ink, followed by Mask #4 and Shaded Spruce Ink. Finally, Mask #5 with Pretty Peacock ink but I only did the greenery area.
  Tips - use the notch at the top of each mat to line up the mats. I drew a line along the notch and top on my grid paper so I could line up each mat. I also used Post-It Tape to hold the cardstock in place.

• Die cut the pinecone with the coordinating die and adhere it to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Pretty Peacock ink. Banner one end. Adhere it to a 5/8” strip of Pretty Peacock that you also bannered one end. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink and stamp the dots across the bottom in Pecan Pie ink.

I love all the dimension on the pinecone. Those masks are easy to use and so fun to see the changes as you add each layer of ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Merry Mischief

Isn’t this Santa and sentiment so fun from the Merry Mischief Bundle! He’s jolly and enjoying a big cookie! I made this for the week’s Sketch Challenge.

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

• A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces, 2 different patterns - 2-1/2 x 4, adhere to the card base.

• Stamp the Santa with the cookie image on Basic White in black ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Real Red, Peaceful Pine and Crumb Cake. Add some Wink of Stella to the beard and mustache. Die cut using the coordinating dies. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4” strip of Basic White in Peaceful Pine ink. Trim down and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Peaceful Pine ink. Add a piece of Designer Series Paper cut to 3/4 x 4.

I love the Wink of Stella on the Santa’s beard. It looks great in person.

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Note: The Merry Mischief Bundle will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2026.

Acetate Window Cards

I love the look of these Acetate Window Cards! The clear window adds such a fun element to the design and lets you see the inside sentiment before you even open the card. Add a few coordinating die-cuts around the window to finish it off.

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

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I used the beautiful Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper along with the Simply Leaves Bundle for this card. The paper is so pretty and it’s the August Product of the Month which means you can get it for just $5(US) when you place a product order of $75 or more.

I love the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper and the Fern & Flora Dies so that’s what I chose for this card.

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Noel Tidings Color Combo

This is a fun color combo for a Christmas Card using the Noel Tidings Bundle. I love the gingham background layer and the Crisp Cantaloupe bow.

The Color Combo is from my August Inspiration Calendar - Crisp Cantaloupe, Lost Lagoon and Pecan Pie.

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Tips & Instructions

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

• 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper - 4-1/4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Die cut the large wreath from Lost Lagoon Cardstock using the Noel Tidings Dies. Adhere it to the card.

• Use the Noel Tidings Stamp Set to stamp 7 pinecones in Pecan Pie ink on Basic White Cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe Bordered Ribbon and adhere to the top of the wreath with a Glue Dot.

• Adhere the pinecones around the wreath.

• Die cut the narrow sentiment label from Basic White Cardstock using the Noel Tidings Dies. Stamp the sentiment on the label in Pecan Pie ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals putting them only in the middle area of the label.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink and stamp some branches in Lost Lagoon ink.

I love using non-traditional colors for Christmas Cards!

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Sketch Challenge - Tile Garden

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the new Tile Garden Stamp Set. I love the wispy look of the flowers in this set. It’s in the new catalog which starts September 1, 2026.

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

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

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, emboss using the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder.

• Basic White - die cut the arch using the 5th from largest Everyday Arches Dies.

• Use a Blending Brush to lightly blend Granny Apple Green ink on the arch.

• Stamp 3 stems in Old Olive ink and 3 flowers in Melon Mambo ink on the arch.

• Stamp the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink on a 1 x 3 strip. Punch a hole in both ends of the strip and feed a piece of Old Olive Specialty Rickrack through, wrap it around the embossed layer and adhere to the back of the layer. I added a few Dimensionals to the back of the strip to secure it.

• Adhere the arch to the layer with Dimensionals.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Add some white Shimmering Dots to the flower centers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink. Stamp the stem in Old Olive and the flower in Melon Mambo inks.

I love the mixed font for the sentiments in this stamp set.

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Sketch Saturday - Sunflower Fields

I am loving this new Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper! The colors are beautiful for Fall, my favorite season!

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. These challenges are so fun to do and I love to see what everyone makes. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper layer (plaid) - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card front.

• Basic White Layer - 2-1/4 x 5-1/4

• Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper layer (floral pattern) 2 x 5-1/4, adhere to the white layer and then to the card.

• Use the Scalloped Wishes Dies to die cut the scalloped oval twice, once from Daffodil Delight Cardstock and once from Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the sentiment from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set on the white oval in Cajun Craze ink.

• Adhere the Daffodil Delight Frame to the card with Liquid Glue.

• Adhere the stamped oval with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla Ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Add some Radiant Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Cajun Craze ink. Add a piece of Designer Series Paper cut to 3/4 x 4.

I love the flowers in this Designer Series Paper, they look like they were hand painted.

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Note: The Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper, Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla Ribbon and Radiant Gems will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2026.

Twisted Ribbon Cards

I’ve made cards using the Twisted Ribbon Technique before, but I thought it would be fun to give this technique a fresh look using some of our newer Designer Series Papers. I love how the finished design looks like a piece of ribbon twisting across the card, showing off two coordinating patterns. It’s such a fun way to showcase your favorite papers!

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

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I used the new Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper for this card. I love the rich fall colors. The sentiment is from the Exciting Times Bundle.

This card was made using the Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper. I used the Exciting Times Bundle for this one as well.

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Note: The Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper and Painted Patch Adhesive-Backed Dots will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2026.

Under My Wing Color Combo

I love birds and even though this is not a cardinal, I went with red because it’s in this week’s Color Combo. I added a little Light Calypso Coral to the belly to lighten it up. The stamp set is called Under My Wing and is from the upcoming catalog.

The Color Combo is from my August Inspiration Calendar - Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry.

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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 - 4-1/4 x 5-1/2, emboss using the new Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder and adhere it to the card front.

• Crushed Curry Mat - 3-1/4 x 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3-1/8 x 4-1/8, stamp the bird on the branch from the Under My Wing Stamp Set in black ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Calypso Coral for the beak and leaves and Dark Calypso Coral for the branches. I colored the bird with Light Poppy Parade and then added some Light Calypso Coral to the belly to lighten it up.

• Stamp the sentiment in Crushed Curry ink.

• Adhere the layer to the mat and then adhere it to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Painted Patch Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Crushed Curry ink. Stamp the branch in black ink and color with Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love the sentiment in this stamp set, it’s so sweet.

The Under My Wing Stamp Set, Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder and Painted Patch Adhesive-Backed Dots will be available for purchase when the new September-December Catalog launches on September 1, 2026

Sketch Challenge - Painted Pumpkins

The new Painted Patch Designer Series Paper has fun patterns and you can use the Painted Pumpkins Dies to die cut the pumpkins. I used these products for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge.

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

• Pool Party - 2-1/4 x 5, adhere to the card front.

• Painted Patch Designer Series Paper - 2-1/2 x 4, adhere to the card.

• Die cut the fence piece from Cajun Craze using the Painted Pumpkins Dies. Trim off the side piece and a little off the bottom so it fits nicely. Adhere to the card.

• Use the Painted Pumpkins Dies to die cut the trio of pumpkins from the Painted Patch Designer Series Paper. Arrange and adhere them to the fence piece.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4” strip of Basic White in Cajun Craze ink. Trim down and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Painted Patch Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Cajun Craze ink. Stamp the pumpkin in Pool Party Ink. I inked up the stamp and then added some Cajun Craze ink to the stem with a Stampin’ Write Marker. If you don’t have the marker (we no longer sell them), you can use a Blending Brush to pick up some ink from the ink pad.

I love these pumpkins, especially the Pool Party one.

The Painted Patch Designer Series Paper, Painted Pumpkins Bundle and Painted Patch Adhesive-Backed Dots will be available starting September 1, 2026.

Sketch Saturday - Tile Garden

I used brand new product for this week’s sketch challenge. The Mosaic Garden Designer Series Paper is so pretty. I used both sides of the same piece for the layers. The Tile Garden Stamps have a textured look which I love.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2

• Mosaic Garden Designer Series Paper (wide layer) - 2-3/4 x 5-1/4

• Mosaic Garden Designer Series Paper (narrow layer) - 1 x 5-1/4

• Adhere the layers to the card front leaving space around them.

• Crisp Cantaloupe mat - 2-5/8 x 3-5/8

• Basic White - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2, stamp the branches in Old Olive ink and flowers in Crisp Cantaloupe ink. Adhere layer to the Crisp Cantaloupe mat and then to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 7/8 strip of Basic White in Old Olive ink and cut down. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with Crisp Cantaloupe Bordered Ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Add a Crisp Cantaloupe Dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Old Olive ink. Stamp the branches in Old Olive ink and the flowers in Crisp Cantaloupe ink.

I love the patterns on this Designer Series Paper pack. They really look like tiles!

The Mosaic Garden Designer Series Paper and Tile Garden Stamp Set will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2026

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Center Column Pop-Up Cards

I love how these Center Column Pop-Up Cards turned out. They are a piece of art that can be displayed beautifully on a shelf.

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

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I used the Valley In Bloom Designer Series Paper along with my favorite color, Blackberry Bliss. The sentiment is from the Lily of the Valley Bundle and I used the Beautifully Celebrated Dies for the window and frame.

Isn’t this card so sweet with Winnie the Pooh inside the window hanging onto a balloon? That picture along with the patterned paper is from the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper. The window was cut using the Sweet Words & Labels Dies.

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Inked Floret Color Combo

I’m loving this big beautiful Inked Floret flower….it’s huge! I used it for this week’s Color Combo Challenge.

The Color Combo is from my August Inspiration Calendar - Melon Mambo, Night of Navy and Basic Gray.

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Tips & Instructions

• Night of Navy - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White - die cut arch using the largest die from the Everyday Arches Dies.

• Stamp the flower image from the Inked Flower Stamp Set in Basic Gray ink. Color the flower in Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends Markers.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment from the Garden Gatherings Stamp Set in Versamark ink on a 5/8” strip of Night of Navy. Heat emboss with White Embossing Powder and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add an Iridescent Pearl.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. Stamp the branch in Basic Gray ink, stamping off first and the flowers in Melon Mambo ink. I used the Garden Gatherings Stamp Set.

I love the white embossed sentiment on the Night of Navy strip, so clean and crisp.

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Sketch Challenge - Sunflower Fields

I used some of the new products from the upcoming catalog, Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper and it is just beautiful. I love sunflowers! After I made the card I thought that I should made that smaller piece as a note with a slot for a gift card. Oh well, next time.

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

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

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Daffodil Delight Mat - 2-3/4 x 3-1/2

• Sunflower Fields Layer - 2-5/8 x 3-3/8, adhere to the mat.

• Daffodil Delight Mat - 2-1/2 x 3-1/4

• Radiant Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper - 2-3/8 x 3-1/8, adhere to the mat.

• Arrange and adhere the layers to the card base

• Basic White Strip 1/2 x 1-7/8, stamp the butterfly in Daffodil Delight and the sentiment in Pecan Pie inks. Adhere to a Pecan Pie strip - 5/8 x 2 and then to the card with Dimensionals. I used the Radiant Sunflowers Stamp Set.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink. Stamp the floral image in Pecan Pie and color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Old Olive and Light & Dark Daffodil Delight. Use a Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blend Marker to dot the flower centers.

The colors in the sunflowers are so pretty and really makes me look forward to Fall.

The products I used from the Sunflower Fields Suite will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2026 with the new catalog.

Sketch Saturday - Oh My Fright

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge using the fun Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper. I love the striped pattern on the sides.

Here’s the sketch I used. These challenges are so fun to do!

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic Black Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper - 2 pieces 3-3/4 x 5. Lay them on top of each other and cut diagonally twice to create 4 triangles. If you like the pattern on both sides of one patterned paper, you can use just one sheet.

• Use one pattern of triangles for the top and bottom and the other pattern for the side triangles. Adhere them to the black layer leaving a small border around them. Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Die cut the tag die from Basic White cardstock using the Oh My Fright Dies. I only cut the top half to create a smaller tag.

• Stamp the sentiment on the tag in black ink and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Die cut 2 sets of bats from Basic Black cardstock.

• Adhere the bats around the tag. I glued part on the tag and used tiny pieces of Dimensionals on the part that hangs off.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Black Iridescent Ribbon and adhere it to the tag with a Glue Dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Black ink. Add the last bat just above it. I used the 2 striped triangle pieces and cut along the bottom of them at 1/2” to create those top and bottom pieces.

Those little bats are so fun around the BOO to you sentiment!

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3-Panel Z-Fold Cards

Here's another fun twist on a classic Z-Fold card! There are so many creative variations of this design, and this one features three panels that open to reveal one continuous scene.

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I used the pretty Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper along with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle for this card. I love the velvet accents on the paper. This paper is on sale for the month of August, 2026.

I’m going to miss the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. It’s on the Last Chance List but the good thing is it’s on sale. I used the Exciting Times Stamp Set for the sentiment and label.

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Framed Violets - Color Combo

I made this pretty card using today’s Color Combo. These are different colors for the violets but I think it works!

Most of the products I used are on sale…the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper and Ribbon are marked down on the Last Chance List and the Basic Beige and Secret Sea Cardstock are on sale.

The Color Combo is from my August Inspiration Calendar - Strawberry Slush, Secret Sea and Basic Beige.

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Tips & Instructions

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

• Mixed Up Patterns Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Mixed Up Patterns Strip - 3/4 x 4, adhere to the card.

• Die cut the scallop oval from Secret Sea Cardstock using the Framed Violets Dies.

• Die cut the smaller oval from Basic White Cardstock using the Framed Violets Dies.

• Stamp the violets on the white oval in black ink.

• Press Strawberry Slush ink on a clear block and then pick up the ink with a Wink of Stella brush and color the flowers. Do the same for the leaves using Basic Beige ink.

• Adhere the stamped oval to the scalloped oval and then to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/8” strip of Basic White in Secret Sea ink. Trim down and then adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon and adhere to the card with a Glue Dot.

• Add some Basic Beige Adhesive-Backed Blooms.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp the sentiment in Secret Sea ink. Stamp the flower in black ink and color with Wink of Stella and Strawberry Slush & Basic Beige inks.

I love the shimmer on the flowers from the Wink of Stella, it’s a great way to add a special touch to a card.

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