Sketch Saturday - Honey Bee
When I saw this week’s sketch I immediately thought of the Honey Bee Stamp Set. This was so easy to make, I just stamped the smaller bees across the card and added the “queen” bee as the focal.
Here’s the sketch from the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers. It was an easy one this week.
The Honey Bee Bundle has some really cool images and nice sentiments and there are coordinating dies you can use. Unfortunately this is not orderable as a bundle until April 13 because it has been so popular. You can get the Stamp Set now if you want.
Tips & Instructions
Seaside Spray Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)
Basic Black Layer - 4 x 5 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
Stamp small bee images across bottom (I left a small space between the first two) with Black Memento Ink
Stamp larger bee image on scrap of Whisper White with Black Memento Ink and cut with coordinating die
Color small bee stripes with Light Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Marker
Color large bee stripes with Dark Daffodil Delight and wings with Light Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Markers
Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink
Adhere large bee to card with Dimensionals
Add Wink Of Stella to large bee’s wings and yellow stripes
Stamp sentiment and flowers on the inside and color the flowers with a Light Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Marker.
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Timeless Tropical Masculine Birthday Card
I am loving the way the Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder embosses Whisper White Cardstock. It is so beautiful!
In the video, I’ll show you how I used the tops of the the pineapple to create this nice leafy embellishment. I used a Sponge Dauber to add some color to the tips.
Tips & Instructions
Pretty Peacock Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder (Be sure to use the 3D Embossing Folder Plate) and adhere to card base
Cut largest oval from Pretty Peacock Cardstock and 2nd largest oval from Whisper White Cardstock using the Stitched Shapes Dies, stamp sentiment with Pretty Peacock Ink and adhere ovals
Cut 2 pineapple tops from Old Olive Cardstock and ink the edges of the leaves with a Sponge Dauber and Pretty Peacock Ink
Cut small leaves with Pretty Peacock and Old Olive Cardstock
Assemble leaves behind sentiment oval and then adhere oval with Dimensionals
Stamp flower with Black Memento Ink and color with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends, cut and adhere to card
Add Noble Peacock Rhinestones
On the inside, stamp sentiment with Pretty Peacock Ink. Color trunk of palm trees with Soft Suede and tree top with Old Olive Stampin’ Write Markers directly on the stamp. Using Dauber, add some Pretty Peacock around the edges of the tree top. Breath on your stamp and then stamp.
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Elegant Wedding Card using the Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder
I love how the embossed vellum layer came out and how soft and pretty the card is. Perfect for a wedding card.
I started with a small piece of the Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Embossing Folder and started to build my card.
Tips & Instructions
Pool Party Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Vellum Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder (be sure to use the 3D Embossing Folder Plate)
Cut piece of Parisian Blossoms Designer Series Paper using 3rd largest Stitched Nested Label Die
Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on Whisper White scrap and cut with smallest Stitched Nested Label Die
Cut piece of Pool Party with 2nd smallest Stitched Nested Label Die and adhere to sentiment layer
Adhere sentiment to Designer Series Paper using Dimensionals
Adhere to Vellum layer and then to card base putting adhesive only behind Designer Series Paper to hide it as it shows through on Vellum
Add Pearls
On the inside, stamp sentiment and cherry branch image with Black Memento Ink. Color flowers with Light & Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends and leaves with Light Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends.
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Spring is in the Air with Timeless Tulips
These tulips remind me of spring and the Highland Heather color just makes them that much more “springy”!
In the video below, I’ll show you how to make these cards. The So Very Vellum Cardstock has a great embossed look and adds some fun texture to the tulip and leaves.
Tips & Instructions
Highland Heather Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
So Very Vellum Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Cut Whisper White layer using the largest rectangle from Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stamp largest tulip with Highland Heather and two leaves with Pear Pizzazz Inks and punch with coordinating Tulip Builder Punch
Punch tulip and leaves from Vellum and adhere to punched pieces
Stamp sentiment, stems and leaves on rectangle and then adhere punched items using Dimensionals
Adhere rectangle to vellum layer and adhere vellum layer to card base
This is a great card for Mother’s Day, Get Well Soon, Easter or Birthdays!
I didn’t add a sentiment but stamped some tulips on the inside. I’ll write my own little note.
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Gorgeous Forever Blossoms Birthday Card
The Forever Blossoms Images are beautiful and the coordinating Cherry Blossom Dies have lots of flowers you can cut out.
The Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper has pretty champagne foil accents that add just a little shimmer to your card.
Tips & Instructions
Petal Pink Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper Layer - 3 3/4 x 5, adhere to card base
Whisper White Layer - 3 x 4, stamp sentiment in top corner with Mossy Meadow Ink
Stamp cherry blossom branch image on Whisper White Cardstock with Black Memento Ink and cut with coordinating Cherry Blossom Die
Color leaves with Light Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Marker and flowers with Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker, coloring the buds multiple times to get a darker shade. Color lightly the center of the flowers with Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Marker and then blend with the Petal Pink Marker.
Wrap Petal Pink Metallic-Edge Ribbon around white layer and adhere to back
Adhere white layer to card using Dimensionals
Adhere branch with Dimensionals
Tie bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dot
Add Champagne Rhinestones to center of flower
On the inside stamp sentiment with Mossy Meadow Ink. Stamp portion of cherry blossom branch at top and bottom corner and color with Stampin’ Blends.
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Sketch Saturday - Pleased As Punch
For today’s card sketch, I used the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper. It’s so bright and cheerful, I just love it!
Here’s the sketch I used. It’s another CAS(E) This Sketch from Splitcoastampers.
The Pleased As Punch Paper has flowers on one side and stripes on the other so I was able to use the same sheet for this card. There’s a Small Bloom Punch that coordinates with it and is FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying order.
Tips & Instructions
Pool Party Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper Strip - 5 1/2 x 1
Highland Heather Strip - 5 1/2 x 1 1/4
Adhere layers as shown below
Punch 3 flowers using Small Bloom Punch and arrange on card for placement of the sentiment
Stamp sentiment (Music From The Heart Stamp Set) with Highland Heather Ink
Bend flower petals a little bit to give them some dimension and adhere to card
Add Rhinestones to the center of the flowers
On the inside, adhere more flowers. Add a sentiment if you want.
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Cute Gift Card Purses
Aren’t these so cute? You can put a gift card or candy or jewelry in them and give them to someone special.
I used some of the products from the Best Dressed Suite. I’ll walk you through these products and show you how to make these purses in the video below.
Tips & Instructions
Sheet of Blackberry Bliss Cardstock - cut 2 purse pieces, 2 straps, 1 closure piece
Sheet of Best Dressed Designer Series Paper - cut face of purse, then fussy cut along the stitched lines
Whisper White Scrap - cut sentiment label, stamp with Blackberry Bliss Ink
Assemble purse and adhere Designer Series Paper to front
Adhere handles front to back or one piece front and one piece back
Using small magnets, adhere closure strap, attaching with adhesive in back
Adhere tassel using Mini Glue Dots
Adhere sentiment using Dimensionals and add Pearls if you want
The happy birthday sentiment is from the Timeless Tulips Stamp Set and the Happy Mother’s Day sentiment is from the Dressed To Impress Stamp Set which can be bundled with the All Dressed Up Dies to save 10%
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you're the music in my heart!!!
What a great sentiment! Wouldn’t you love to receive a card like this!!!
I love this Music From The Heart Stamp Set. The images and sentiments are perfect for any music lover.
Tips & Instructions
Blueberry Bushel Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Cut 2 rectangles from Whisper White Cardstock and 1 rectangle from Blueberry Bushel Cardstock using the Stitched Rectangle Dies
On the piano stamp, color the piano with a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker and the heart with a Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Write Marker and stamp the image. (Note: do not color your stamp with Stampin’ Blends which are alcohol based markers)
Stamp sentiment with Lovely Lipstick Ink
Stamp Notes with Black Memento Ink
Tie Whisper White Bakers Twine around Blue stitched layer 3 times and tie a bow
Assemble layers, using DImensionals for the top layer
I wasn’t sure who I am giving this card to and for what occasion so I didn’t stamp a sentiment on the inside. I stamped the 3 notes with Black Ink and colored the hearts with a Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Write Marker.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day - Make a Shamrock Background Paper
I wanted to make a St. Patrick’s card but didn’t have any shamrock stamps or dies. I had an idea!!! I used 3 hearts together to make these shamrocks. They came out great!
In the video I’ll show you how to make the shamrock background paper and the large shamrock using hearts.
Call Me Clover was the perfect green for this card.
Tips & Instructions
Call Me Clover Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Stamp clusters of 3 hearts with Call Me Clover Ink randomly on Whisper White Layer, then draw in a stem using a Call Me Clover Stampin’ Write Marker.
Cut 2nd largest scalloped circle from Stitched So Sweetly Dies from Whisper White Cardstock
Cut 3 hearts from Stitched Be Mine Dies and hand cut stem from Call Me Clover Cardstock
Assemble shamrock and adhere to layer
Stamp sentiment with Call Me Clover Ink
Add Enamel Dot to center of shamrock and randomly around card
Wrap ribbon around white layer and adhere to back, make bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dot
Stamp sentiment and shamrock with Call Me Clover Ink.
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Lily In A Cup!!!
I’ve been seeing lots of small succulents in teacups and coffee mugs lately so I thought I would make a card with one!
I used mostly Sale-A-Bration products on this card. These are FREE with a qualifying purchase through the end of March 2020.
Tips & Instructions
Balmy Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Whisper White - cut with largest scalloped rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stamp cup with Balmy Blue Ink
Stamp flower in circle with Melon Mambo Ink
Cut lily outline from Melon Mambo Cardstock using the Lily Pad Dies
Adhere to Petal Pink Cardstock scrap and fussy cut the flower
Cut leaves from Granny Apple Green Cardstock and snip off stem, adhere to top of cup
Adhere flower over the leaves using Dimensionals
Stamp sentiment (from Timeless Tropical) with Melon Mambo Ink
Adhere layer to vellum layer using Dimensionals
Adhere layers to card base, putting adhesive behind white layer and just a dot at each corner where an embossed dot is
On the inside, stamp flowers with Melon Mambo Ink.
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Sketch Saturday - Timeless Tropical
I made this card for this week’s sketch using the Timeless Tropical Bundle and High Tides Stamp Set.
The sketch is from the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers.
Tips & Instructions
Night Of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Seaside Spray Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Sahara Sand Strip - 4 x about 1 3/8 after torn (just gently tear the top)
Stamp sand image from High Tide using Sahara Sand Ink on the Sahara Sand strip, stamping multiple times without re-inking, then ink again, stamp multiple times, until you get complete coverage
Color trunk of the palm tree stamp with an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker and the tree-top with a Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker, then breathe on the stamp to moisten and stamp on scrap of Whisper White Cardstock (NOTE: Do Not use Stampin’ Blends to color stamps.)
Cut Trees with coordinating Die
Adhere trees to layer, then cover just bottom of trees with sand piece
Stamp birds from High Tide using Pacific Point Ink
Stamp sentiment with Pacific Point Ink on 4 x 5/8 strip of Whisper White and punch banner ends using Triple Banner Punch and adhere to card using Dimensionals
On the inside color palm tree stamp and stamp in bottom corner.
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Pretty Flowering Foils Birthday Card
I love coloring the Flowering Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper. For these cards I used Stampin’ Blends. Aren’t they pretty?
Watch the video to see how to make these cards; one in Granny Apple Green and one in Rich Razzleberry.
Tips & Instructions
Rich Razzleberry or Granny Apple Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Flowering Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4
Color flowers with Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends, leaves with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends, and berries with Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends.
Color a piece of Petal Pink Metallic Edged Ribbon with either Dark Granny Apple or Dark Rich Razzleberry Stampin Blend and wrap around the layer, then adhere to card base
Stamp sentiment from Layered With Kindness with Rich Razzleberry Ink and punch with Label Me Lovely Punch
Adhere label to card using Dimensionals
Add Champagne Rhinestones
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Flowering Foil Thank You Card
This card makes me smile! I love the bright colors and the shiny accents on the Flowering Foil Designer Series Paper. The Designer Series Paper is Free with a qualifying order through the end of March, 2020.
I used Sponge Daubers to color the flowers in Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral. It was so easy to do, just ink up the dauber and press it on a flower.
Tips & Instructions
Daffodil Delight Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Flowering Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4
Use Sponge Daubers to apply ink to flowers with Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral Ink
Adhere layer to card base
Stamp Sentiment on Whisper White Cardstock scrap with Calypso Coral Ink and cut with label die from Sentimental Bundle
Cut scrap of Daffodil Delight Cardstock with larger label die
Adhere label layers and then adhere to card using Dimensionals
Tie bow with Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon and add to label with Mini Glue Dot
On the inside, stamp sentiment with Calypso Coral Ink and add 4 x 1 strip of the Designer Series Paper.
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Hugs Prayers Love Card
I love making my own backgrounds using stamps and the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set is perfect for doing this.
This is another take on a card that I saw Kylie Bertucci make. I used a different stamp set and added the ribbon. Watch the video to see all the steps to make these cards.
Tips & Instructions
Rococo Rose or Seaside Spray Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 1/2
Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink
Stamp images with Granny Apple Green, Rococo Rose and Seaside Spray Ink making sure you stamp some images close to the sentiment
Cut the sentiment using the Stitched Shapes Dies (2nd smallest circle)
Adhere ribbon to back of white layer using Tear & Tape leaving just the edge showing
Adhere layer to card
Pop up the sentiment using Dimensionals
I made one with a Rococo Rose Card Base and Seaside Spray Ribbon and I switched it up with the second using a Seaside Spray card base and Rococo Rose Ribbon.
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Sweet Positive Thoughts Card
I made this card for a friend who isn’t feeling well to brighten up her day. The Positive Thoughts Stamp Set has some create images and sentiments.
The Nature’s Thoughts Dies coordinate perfectly to help cut out those flowers and the greenery. There are other dies like the stitched rectangle and trim dies that are great.
Tips & Instructions
Soft Sea Foam Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (horizontal side folding)
Soft Sea Foam Layer 5 1/4 x 4
So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper (Soft Sea Foam) 5 1/4 x 4
Very Vanilla - cut with rectangle from Natures Thoughts Dies
Stamp sentiment with Black Ink and greenery with Old Olive, stamping multiple times without re-inking and adhere to Vellum using Dimensionals
Add adhesive to Vellum behind stamped layer and add a very small dot of Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue in each corner of the Vellum (where the embossed dots are) and adhere to Soft Sea Foam Layer
Adhere layers to card base using Dimensionals
Cut small butterfly from Pineapple Punch Cardstock and adhere to card. Add some Rhinestones to butterfly body
On the inside stamp sentiment with Black Ink and the greenery with Old Olive Ink.
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The Best Part of Stampin' Up!
I want to share with you what I found to be the best part of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
Yes, of course I love the discount and all the products but what is really so wonderful are the friendships I've made with fellow demonstrators. You can meet other demonstrators and immediately find you have so much in common.
Above is a picture from the last OnStage Stampin' Up! Convention. I've met up with some of these ladies the last few conventions and some have become brand new friends. (P.S. that’s me holding the orange sign.)
We are all in a FaceBook Group together and share ideas, projects, prayers, celebrations, etc. We have a great time together! This group has come along side me when I've gone through some difficult times and I love that they are there.
During Sale-A-Bration Stampin' Up! has a special incentive to join. For $99 you get:
$125 of Stampin' Up! Products (your choice)
Mini Paper Cutter
Package of 6x6 Designer Series Paper
Stamp of your choice (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.)
Free shipping
Access to team FaceBook pages, challenges, wonderful crafting community
You get a 20% discount on future orders while you remain active.
What's stopping you? You can become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and just enjoy the discount and community or make it a business. No pressure, just lots of fun!!!
Sketch Saturday - The Gang's All Meer
I’m finally getting around to using The Gang’s All Meer Stamp Set. Boy is it cute and it’s FREE with a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration! I used it for today’s sketch challenge.
The sketch is a CAS(E) This Sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers and it was a nice, simple one.
I mainly used Stampin’ Write Markers to color the stamps and then stamp them. This allows you to have multiple colors on a stamped image, like the cactus is green and the flowers are yellow and red. Color your stamp with the marker and then breath on it to moisten it before stamping.
NOTE: do not use our Stampin’ Blends (alcohol) Markers!!!
Tips & Instructions
Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with the 3D Stone Embossing Folder from the Power Of Hope Bundle (also free with a $100 order during Sale-A-Bration) and adhere to card base
Stamp cactus images on 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 strip of Whisper White. I colored the cactus with a Granny Apple Smith Stampin’ Write Marker and the flowers in either Poppy Parade or Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers. These are all in the Brights Collection!
Adhere stamped strip to a 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 strip of Poppy Parade and adhere to card
Stamp meerkat image with Soft Suede Ink on scrap of Whisper White. Color hat image with Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers and stamp on top of Meerkat’s head.
Using Poppy Parade Stampin’ Write Marker, color just the Happy Birthday sentiment and stamp below Meerkat and punch with 2” Circle Punch
Punch scrap of Poppy Parade with the Starburst Punch and adhere to White Circle, then adhere to card using Dimensionals
On the inside, stamp another cactus image and stamp the sentiment with Poppy Parade Ink. I used the sentiment from the Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set. You can use whatever sentiment you have. I just love this sentiment!
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Cheerful Birthday Wreath Card
I love these little flowers that you can punch out of the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper with the Small Bloom Punch. This card is so bright and cheerful.
In the video below, I’ll walk you through all the steps to make this card. The Gorgeous Grape and Blushing Bride Color Combo works so nicely with these pretty flowers.
Tips & Instructions
Blushing Bride Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Gorgeous Grape Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 1/2
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 1/4
Cut wreath from Early Espresso Cardstock using the Painted Labels Dies
Cut center of wreath out using the 3rd smallest Layering Circle Dies
Lay Wreath on Whisper White Layer to help determine positioning for sentiment and stamp sentiment with Gorgeous Grape Ink
Punch flowers from the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper using the Small Bloom Punch
Adhere flowers to wreath (I used a Silicon Mat while adhering some of the flowers with Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue and then added the top 2 flowers using Mini Dimensionals)
Adhere layers to card base and adhere wreath to card
Add Rhinestones to center of each flower
On the inside:
Adhere 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 layer of Whisper White Cardstock
Add a 1 x 3 1/2 strip of Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper to the bottom.
Stamp sentiment with Gorgeous Grape Ink
Punch and adhere 3 flowers.
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Super Simple Friendship Card
I made this card to send to a good friend. It was so easy to make!
I used the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper and the Peaceful Poppies Elements. The So Sentimental Bundle has great sentiments and coordinating dies.
Tips & Techniques
Basic Black Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on Whisper White and cut with large label - So Sentimental Bundle
Adhere flowers from the Peaceful Poppies Elements to label and adhere using Dimensionals
Add some Peaceful Poppies Sequins
