Sketch Challenge - Beautiful Butterflies

This week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers was a real challenge for me. I swapped out the hearts for butterflies and wasn’t sure what to do on the bottom so I put some delicate flowers there. It’s a bit too busy for me but I love how the butterflies turned out.

 
 

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

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

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/2

  • Stamp the large butterfly image from the Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set twice on the white layer in Black Memento Ink. Color them with Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • Die cut 2 small butterflies from Peach Pie Cardstock and 2 small butterfly bodies from Basic Black Cardstock using the Beautiful Butterflies Dies. Adhere the bodies to the butterflies.

  • Stamp the hello sentiment on the right side of a 3/4 x 3 1/2 strip of Basic White Cardstock. Punch both ends using the Happy Labels Pick A Punch.

  • Adhere the butterflies to the white strip and then adhere the strip to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Die cut 2 floral images using the Beautiful Motifs Dies and adhere to the bottom butterfly.

  • Add some Iridescent Faceted Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Boho Blue Ink. Stamp the small butterfly in Black Memento Ink and color using the Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers.

 
 

I love the floral images from the Beautiful Motifs Dies. This is a new product that will be available starting May 6, 2025.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Wildflower Birthday

I love all the die cuts in the Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper pack. The pretty birthday cake is one of them.

 
 

I made this card for 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

  • Pretty In Pink Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

  • Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper Layer (gingham) - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, adhere to the pink layer.

  • Blueberry Bushel Strip - 3/4 x 3 1/2, emboss using the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder, banner one end.

  • Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper (striped) - 3/4 x3 1/2, banner one end.

  • Adhere the banner strips to the card and trim off what hangs off the edge. Adhere the layer to the card.

  • Adhere the birthday cake to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2 strip of Basic White in Blueberry Bushel ink. Cut the sentiment into 2 pieces and trim down. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals. The Stamp Set I used is The Right Words.

  • Add some Pretty In Pink Party Dots.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Blueberry Bushel ink. Adhere a cupcake die cut from the Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper.

 
 

I love the pretty blue and pinks in this card. It was so easy to make with the die cut birthday cake!

 
 

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Note: The Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder and The Right Words Stamp Set will be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025.

Diamond Pop Up Fun Fold Cards

The new Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper is so pretty I had to use it for both cards. It will be available starting May 6 when our new Online Exclusives launch. I made these Diamond Pop Up Fun Fold Cards using this paper and I love how they turned out.

 
 

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

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Both cards were made using the Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper which has beautiful floral prints. I used Misty Moonlight for the mats for this card and the sentiment is from the Flower Card Stamp Set. This is retiring and on sale while they last.

 
 

This has Garden Green Mats and I also used the Flower Cart Stamp Set on this card. The embellishments are new as well, Holographic Resin Dots.

 
 

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Gallery Blooms - Color Combo

I love how this card turned out. The striped background layer with those flowers are so pretty together. These are new products that will be available starting May 6, 2025.

 
 

The Color Combo is from my April Inspiration Calendar - Berry Burst, Azure Afternoon and Granny Apple Green.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4. Stamp the stripes using the Painted Stripes Stamp Set in Azure Afternoon ink but stamp off first (stamp on a piece of scrap to take off a layer of the ink). Adhere to the card base.

  • Die cut the circle from a piece of Basic White Cardstock using the Spotlight On Nature Dies.

  • Stamp the sentiment in Black Memento ink. The sentiment is from the Stippled Rose Stamp Set. This is on the retiring list and discounted.

  • Stamp the flower image on a piece of Basic White Cardstock in Black Memento ink. Die cut using the coordinating die. I used the new Gallery Blooms Bundle.

  • Color the flower with Light Berry Burst and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • Adhere the flowers to the circle using Dimensionals

  • Adhere the circle to the card.

  • Add some Azure Afternoon Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the flower image in Black Memento ink. Color with Light Azure Afternoon and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers.

 
 

I love the Painted Stripes Stamp Set. The variation of the width create a pretty background layer.

 
 

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Note: the Gallery Blooms Bundle will be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025.

Sketch Challenge - Cheers & Sips

The Cheers & Sips Bundle is so fun along with the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper. I made this card 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

  • Timid Tiger 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.

  • Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper - Orange stripe and polka dot patterns, cut each at 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 and adhere to the white layer.

  • Use the patterned paper with the color blocks from the Designer Series Paper. Cut a couple of the blocks and then stamp on them with the glass image in Black Memento ink, leaving a little white space at the top. Die cut with the coordinating die. Do this for 2 different glasses.

  • Stamp the umbrella image on a scrap of Timid Tiger Cardstock in Black Memento ink and die cut with coordinating die. Then emboss the umbrella using the die with the pattern in it.

  • Stamp the bamboo stick on a scrap of Crumb Cake Cardstock in Crumb Cake ink and die cut with coordinating die. Adhere to the back of the umbrella.

  • Stamp the strawberry image on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock in Black Memento Ink. Color with Light Real Red and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. Die cut with coordinating die.

  • Stamp the branch on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock in Granny Apple Green ink.

  • Adhere the umbrella, strawberry and branch to the glasses and then the glasses to the card. I used Dimensionals on the top glass.

  • Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock in Black Memento ink and fussy cut. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Holographic Resin Dots.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiments in Black Memento ink. Add a piece of Designer Series Paper cut to 3/4 x 5 1/4.

 
 

I love the colors of the drinks, they look so refreshing.

 
 

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The Cheers & Sips Bundle, Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper and Holographic Resin Dots are new Online Exclusives which will be available for purchase starting May 6, 3035. Timid Tiger is one of the new In Colors which will also be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025.

Sketch Saturday - Faith Collection Easter Card

I made a beautiful Easter Card for this week’s Sketch Challenge using the Faith Collection Bundle. I stamped image with the palm branches which has a cross in the center. Next, I added the die cut cross that I cut from the brown pattern in the Floral Delight Designer Series Paper. The die cuts out little pieces that make it look like wood.

 
 

Here’s the sketch I used from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. There were lots of Easter cards with bunnies that were made for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

  • Floral Delight Designer Series Paper Layer (yellow pattern) - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

  • Use the Textured Notes Dies to die cut a rectangle from Basic White Cardstock and the next size up from Old Olive Cardstock.

  • Stamp the palm branches and sentiment in Old Olive ink.

  • Die cut the cross from the brown patterned piece of Floral Delight Designer Series Paper and adhere to the center of the palm branches using tiny bits of glue.

  • Adhere the white rectangle to the green rectangle and then adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Old Olive ink. Die cut another cross and adhere it to the inside layer.

 
 

I love the wood look of the cross with the palms around it. He is risen, He is risen indeed!

 
 

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Slant Fun Fold Cards

I made these Slant Fun Fold Cards on my YouTube Channel today. They look like a standard card from the front but when you open them, you’ll see a fun slanted piece attached to the inside.

 
 

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

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I used the Floral Delight Designer Series Paper along with the Delightful Wishes Bundle for this card. I love all the yellows; so nice for Spring.

 
 

This card was using the Melon Mambo patterns from the Brights 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Round We Go Stamp Set and the labels were cut from the Nested Essentials Dies.

 
 

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Faith & Courage Color Combo

This is one of my favorite Bible verses and I love it with the butterflies fluttering around it.

 
 

I made this card using this week’s Color Combo from my April Inspiration Calendar - Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8, adhere to the card base.

  • Beautiful Bokeh Designer Series Paper Layer (Daffodil Delight pattern) - 3 3/4 x 5, adhere to the card.

  • Using the Everyday Arches Dies die cut one from Basic White Cardstock and the next size up from Fresh Freesia Cardstock.

  • Stamp the sentiment (from the Faith & Courage Stamp Set) on the white arch in Gorgeous Grape Ink. Adhere to the Fresh Freesia arch and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Die cut 3 small butterflies from the Beautiful Bokeh Designer Series Paper (Fresh Freesia pattern). Die cut 3 butterfly bodies from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock.

  • Adhere the butterflies together and then adhere to the card with Mini Dimensionals.

 
 

Adhere a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Beautiful Bokeh Designer Series Paper (Daffodil Delight pattern) to a 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White and adhere to the inside of the card. Die cut another butterfly and adhere to the layer.

 
 

I love how this card turned out and will give it to a special friend.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Floral Impressions

I made a very simple card for this week’s sketch challenge. I love when our Designer Series Paper does the work! The Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper is from the new Annual Catalog which launches on May 6, 2025.

 
 

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

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4.

  • Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper - cut 2 pieces at 1 3/4 x 5. Adhere the pieces to the white layer leaving a border around them. Adhere the layer to the card base.

  • Garden Green Layer - 2 1/2 x 3 1/2

  • Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper - 2 1/4 x 3 1/4, adhere to the Garden Green layer and then adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2 strip of Basic White in Garden Green ink. The sentiment is from The Right Words Stamp Set. Trim down and adhere to the card. I used one Dimensional on the end that hangs off the layer and glue on the rest. This will let the sentiment rest nicely on the card.

  • Add some Holographic Resin Dots.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Garden Green ink. Add a 3/4 x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom of the layer.

 
 

This new paper is just gorgeous. The floral prints are right up my alley!

 
 

The products I used for this card - The Right Words Stamp Set, Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper and Holographic Resin Dots will be available starting May 6 with the launch of the new Annual Catalog.

New Stampin' Rewards Program

 
 

I’m so excited to share that Stampin’ Up! is launching a brand-new Stampin’ Rewards program—and you can start earning rewards just for shopping for your favorite Stampin’ Up! products!

Earn 10% Rewards on orders of $20 or more!!!

How It Works:

  • When you place a qualifying order of $20 or more, and have opted in to the rewards program, you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards automatically. Rewards are 10% of your merchandise total (before tax and shipping and after rewards). Rewards are a flat 10% no matter how much you order over $20.

  • Start placing your orders with me, and redeem them when you are ready. You can redeem rewards on your next order, or, save them up and redeem a larger amount on a more expensive purchase!

  • Your rewards will be automatically tracked in your online account, so no need to track it yourself.

  • Your rewards will expire after one year.

  • With the new program Host Codes will no longer be used.

Get started today and start earning rewards!

How Do I Opt-In?

To participate, starting on 4/15/25, when you log in to my online store, you’ll see a pop up asking you to opt in to this new rewards program. Confirm that you’d like 10% Stampin’ Rewards on ALL of your orders of $20 or more. 

If you check out as a guest or haven’t opted in, you won’t earn rewards—so be sure to create an account and update your preferences!

If you do not wish to participate in receiving Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!, you have the option to opt out and receive 0 reward on your orders. (but everyone loves rewards!)

Please Note:

The Stampin’ UP! website will be down for about 6 hours starting at 8am MT, 4/15/25.

Changes to my Rewards Program:

  • I will continue to send the Simple Suite Tutorial which includes 12 beautiful projects with measurements, pictures and instructions when you place a $35 or more order from my Online Store.

  • I will continue my Loyalty Rewards Program where you earn a Loyalty Point for every $50 in product you order from my Online Store. Once you earn 10 points, I’ll send you a stamp set of your choice as a thank you gift.

  • I will no longer have a Monthly Ordering Special. I used the Stampin’ Rewards that I would receive from orders using a host code to purchase these. Now, you will get your points directly. I will have ordering specials periodically throughout the year.

Watch the video below to see a demonstration on how it works.

Sketch Saturday - Meant To Bee

The Cute As Can Bee Designer Series Paper has such bright and fun patterns. There are lots of bee patterns but I love these stripes, flowers, gingham and hearts for this card.

 
 

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

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Petunia Pop 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.

  • Die cut 4 strips of different patterns from the Cute As Can Bee Designer Series Paper using the long, narrow die from the Textured Notes Dies.

  • Arrange and adhere the pieces on the white layer according to the sketch.

  • Die cut circles from Basic White and Petunia Pop Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere together and then to the card.

  • Stamp the bee body on Basic White Cardstock in Daffodil Delight ink using the Meant To Bee Stamp Set.. I used a stamp positioning tool to stamp multiple times to get a good solid image.

  • Stamp the stripes on the bee in Black Memento ink. Use the stamp position tool on this as well.

  • Stamp the face on the bee in Black Memento ink. Die cut the body with the coordinating Meant To Bee Dies.

  • Stamp 2 sets of wings and the antenna on scraps in Black Memento ink on Basic White Cardstock and die cut with coordinating die.

  • Lay the wings on scraps of Balmy Blue Pastel Ombre Glimmer Paper and fussy cut around the wings. Adhere to the back of the wings.

  • Adhere the wings and antenna to the bee and then adhere the bee to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp the sentiment (from the Simply Said Stamp Set) on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Petunia Pop ink. Adhere to the circle.

  • Die cut 6 flowers from Petunia Pop Cardstock using the Meant To Bee Dies and adhere to the circle. You’ll use 3 on the card front and 3 on the inside.

  • Add some Iridescent Faceted Gems to the flower centers and below the circle.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiments in Petunia Pop ink. Add a piece of Designer Series Paper cut to 3/4 x 4 and 3 Petunia Pop flowers.

 
 

This bee just makes me happy, that smiling face is so cute!

 
 

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Tri-Fold Hidden Door Cards

I made these Tri-Fold Hidden Door Fun Fold Cards on my YouTube Channel today. Both were made using the Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper. They are so easy to make and fun to open.

 
 

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

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Both cards were made using the Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper which has fun patterns and coordinating die cuts. This one was made with Pretty In Pink Cardstock. The sentiments are from the Round We Go Stamp Set.

 
 

This card was made with Blueberry Bushel Cardstock.

 
 

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Happy Hibiscus Color Combo

I love our Hybrid Embossing Folders! You can die cut and emboss with one pass. Hopefully you can see the embossing on these pretty hibiscus flowers. I used the Happy Hibiscus Bundle to create this beautiful birthday card.

 
 

The Color Combo I used is from my April Inspiration Calendar - Pretty Peacock, Poppy Parade and Flirty Flamingo. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, stamp the hatch pattern image in Flirty Flamingo ink randomly on the layer.

  • Stamp the hibiscus flower grouping on Basic White Cardstock in Poppy Parade ink. Emboss and die cut using the Hybrid Embossing Folder with the coordinating dies.

  • Die cut 5 leaves from Pretty Peacock Cardstock.

  • Die cut 5 small flowers from Flirty Flamingo Cardstock.

  • Arrange and adhere the flowers and leaves to the white layer. I used Dimensionals in the center of the larger flowers and then fit the leaves and smaller flowers under them.

  • Stamp the sentiment on Basic White Cardstock in Poppy Parade ink and die cut with the label die. The sentiment is from the Round We Go Stamp Set.

  • Add some Pretty Peacock Tinsel Gems to the small flower centers.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Poppy Parade ink and the leaves in Pretty Peacock ink.

 
 

These colors really pop, I love this color combo!

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Woven Textures

The Woven Textures Designer Series Paper has such realistic weaved patterns, you almost expect it to be rough at your touch. It’s great for masculine cards.

 
 

The sketch is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. 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 Beige Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

  • Cut pieces of Woven Textures Designer Series Paper and adhere them to the Basic Beige Layer leaving a border around each piece. I cut the pieces at:

    • Top left - 1 1/4 x 2 1/2

    • Top right - 1 1/2 x 2 1/2

    • Center - 1 x 1 7/16

    • Bottom left - 2 1/2 x 2 3/4

    • Bottom right - 1 x 3 1/2

  • Adhere the layer to the card.

  • Stamp the sentiment on a piece of Basic Beige Cardstock in Early Expresso ink and punch using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch.

  • Punch a second hexagon from Early Espresso Cardstock. Cut in half and adhere behind the sentiment label, spreading the pieces apart to create a mat for the label. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots to the sentiment label.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso. The inside sentiment is from the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set. Adhere a 3/4 x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

 
 

I love all the textures on this card!

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Seaside Wishes

The Seaside Wishes products are retiring and on the Last Chance List. This is such a great bundle. The dies work with the embossing folder so you can cut and emboss in one pass through your machine.

 
 

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

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

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

  • Beautiful Bokeh Designer Series Paper (blue pattern) - cut 2 pieces at 1 7/8 x 5 1/8, adhere both pieces to the card front, leaving a border all around each.

  • Die cut a piece of Basic White Cardstock using the 2nd from largest die from the Countryside Corners Dies. NOTE - THESE ARE MARKED DOWN ON THE LAST CHANCE LIST!!!

  • Emboss the white piece using the Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

  • Use the Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder with Dies to die cut the sand dollars from Pecan Pie Cardstock.

  • Die cut the small detailed image from Gold Foil.

  • Stamp 2 small starfish on a scrap of Basic Beige in Pecan Pie ink and die cut using the coordinating die.

  • Arrange and adhere the pieces to the card.

  • Stamp the sentiment on a 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 piece of Basic White Cardstock in Pecan Pie ink and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some gold Blooming Pearls.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) adhere die cut pieces and a large starfish to the bottom corner. Cut off the overhang from the back of the card. Stamp some sand across the bottom in Pecan Pie ink.

 
 

I love all the texture with the embossed layer and images on this card.

 
 

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Dual Pop Up Cards

These Dual Pop Up Cards are so cool. They are a little tricky to make but I have a video and instructions with measurements to help you make them.

 
 

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

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This card was made using the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper and Ocean Friends Bundle. I love how bright and cheerful these colors are.

 
 

I used the Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper along with the Wildflower Designs Bundle to create this card. These dies create such pretty labels!

 
 

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Spring Corners - Color Combo

Today I cased a card from the Online Exclusive sample. There are some great designs to copy. I changed it up a little bit but I loved the idea of using the die to create the brackets around the sun.

 
 

The color combo I used is from my April Inspiration Calendar - Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral and Lemon Lolly.

 
 

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Tips & Instructions

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

  • Misty Moonlight Layer - 3 1/4 x 5 1/2

  • Basic White Layer - 3 x 5 1/2

  • Using the Spring Corners Dies die cut 2 floral corners from each of the 3 colors (Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral and Lemon Lolly).

  • Lay the floral corner pieces across the white layer and adhere using tiny bits of glue.

  • Die cut the sun and circle from Lemon Lolly Cardstock.

  • Stamp the sentiment on the circle in Calypso Coral ink and adhere to the sun. Adhere to the white layer with Dimensionals.

  • Adhere the white layer to the blue layer and then to the card.

  • Add some Iridescent Pearls to the centers of each corner flower.

 
 

Die cut the corners of the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) using the small daisy & leaves die and adhere to the card. Add Iridescent Pearls to the center of the flowers.

 
 

This is such a happy card. I love these colors together.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Spotlight On Nature

You can make a beautiful card with just stamps, ink and cardstock. I used the Spotlight On Nature Stamp Set for this card.

 
 

The sketch is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

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

  • Basic Black Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

  • Stamp the flower image twice on the white layer in Black Memento ink as shown on the card. Color with Dark Peach Pie and Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • Draw the frame using a Basic Black Marker. I used a rectangle die to help by laying it over the layer and drawing along the edge of the die to create the frame.

  • Stamp the sentiment in Black Memento ink.

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

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the flower image in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends.

 
 

I love how delicate and elegant this card is.

 
 

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Drop Down Gate Fold Cards

I love our floral designer series papers and chose some to make these Drop Down Gate Fold Cards.

 
 

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make these cards.

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I used the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper and You Are Remarkable Stamp Set to make this card. This sentiment is so sweet. The label was punched using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch.

 
 

This card was made using pretty Floral Delight Designer Series Paper. The yellows are perfect for the spring season.

 
 

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Everyday Arches - Color Combo

I used the Everyday Arches Bundle to create this fun card. I love the arches dies and the sentiments that curve to fit into the arches.

 
 

The color combo I used is from my March Inspiration Calendar - Lemon Lolly, Petunia Pop and Summer Splash.

 
 

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Tips & Instructions

  • Lemon Lolly Card Base Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4, emboss the front using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. If you don’t want to have the front embossed, cut a piece at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 piece, emboss it and adhere to the card front.

  • Die cut Summer Splash Glimmer Paper using the 3rd from largest arch die.

  • Die cut Basic White Cardstock using the 5th from largest arch die. Stamp the sentiment in Summer Splash Ink.

  • Die cut Petunia Pop Cardstock using the 7th from largest arch die. Emboss using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder.

  • Adhere the arches together and then to the card using Liquid Glue.

  • Add some Petunia Pop Shimmer Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiments in Summer Splash Ink. Emboss a 3/4 x4 strip of Petunia Pop with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and adhere. I have the debossed (back side) showing.

 
 

I love the sparkle that the Summer Splash Glimmer Paper adds to the card.

 
 

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