Feathered Fun - Color Combo

When I saw this week’s color combo, I knew I wanted to make a card with the new Feathered Fun Stamp Set. This is one of our Reversible Stamp Sets where you can use the back of the stamp to ink up and use to fill in the bird outline.

The Color Combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Darling Duckling, Lemon Lime Twist and Pumpkin Pie.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock - die cut using the Sentimental Framing Dies. Adhere the frame to the card base.

• Use the Sentimental Framing Dies to cut again from Basic White Cardstock. Use the inside piece to stamp the birds. Use the reverse side of the stamp and ink it up with Darling Duckling Ink. Stamp off (stamp on a piece of scrap to get a layer of ink off). Stamp the detailed side of the bird over the image.

• Color the birds with Stampin Blends Markers leaving some of the Darling Duckling colors there. I used Lemon Lime Twist and Pumpkin Pie.

• Stamp sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink. The sentiment is from the Sentimental Frames Stamp Set.

• Adhere the layer to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Darling Duckling Flat Pearls.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Pumpkin Pie Ink. Stamp the reverse side of the bird in Darling Duckling Ink, stamping off on scrap paper first. Stamp the detailed image over in Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love the details on the Sentimental Framing Dies with the stitching and the dot piercing.

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Sketch Challenge - Feathered Fun

I used the Feathered Fun Stamp Set to make this sweet Anniversary Card for the weekly sketch challenge. Those little birdies are so cute!

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

• Crumb Cake Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, emboss using the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Use the largest and second largest square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut a frame. Do this by laying the dies together leaving equal space between the dies and die cut a piece of Pecan Pie Cardstock. You will have an extra square that you can save for another project. Cut the frame into 2 corner pieces with an angle on all the ends.

• Die cut another square from Basic White Cardstock using the second from largest square die.

• Stamp the birds on the white square from the Feathered Fun Stamp Set in Black Memento ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Balmy Blue, Peach Pie and Crumb Cake. Stamp the branch in Pecan Pie ink.

• Adhere the stamped square to the card with Dimensionals.

• Adhere the 2 corner frame pieces to the card.

• Die cut the sentiment label from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes Die. Stamp with Pecan Pie ink. The sentiment is from the Mixed Labels Stamp Set. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add 3 Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), use the Lifetime Of Love to stamp sentiment in Pecan Pie Ink and floral image in Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly and Peach Pie.

I love these birds, they make me happy!!!

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Sketch Saturday - Detailed Succulent

I used some retiring products for today’s Sketch Challenge. The Detailed Succulent and Hooray For Surprises are both on the Last Chance List and marked down. These are great sets.

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

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

• Stamp the succulent images in Berry Burst, Soft Sea Foam and Blackberry Bliss. I masked them as I stamped starting with the large image.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4” strip of Basic White Cardstock and banner one end.

• Cut a 1” strip of Blackberry Bliss Cardstock and banner one end making it a little longer than the white strip. Adhere them together and then to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Basic Pearls to the card.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the succulent images like you did on the card front. Stamp the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink. The sentiment is from the Hooray For Surprises Stamp Set.

I love succulents, so this stamp set was right up my alley!

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Bendy Fun Fold Cards

These Bendy Fun Fold Cards are pretty and easy to make. They sit up so nicely to display them.

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

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This card was made using the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper and You Are Remarkable Stamp Set. The sentiment on the strip is from the Textured Notes Stamp Set.

I used brand new products from the new The Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection which is amazing. The Cardstock is Cloud Cover and the Ink is Secret Sea. These are two of the new In Colors from the upcoming Annual Catalog. These products will be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025 and are not included in the supply listed.  

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In Color Club & Paper Share

With every new Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! releases 5 new In Colors. 

An easy way to get all the products for each color is to join my In Color Club. Each month receive products for one new color and after 5 months, you'll have them all. Below are the details. 

Here's How It Works:

• $60 each month, I will send you a PayPal request.

• 5 month commitment

• Add on Stampin' Blends Combo for $11 each month

• Get Free Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack (an $8 value) with your 5th month.

Email  to patti@pspapercrafts.com to join.

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Join my Paper Share & get a sample of the new Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. My Paper Share includes 96 pieces of 6x6 Designer Series Papers (1/4 pack of each paper).

• Kintsugi Inspirations - 12 sheets 

• Florals In Blooms - 12 sheets 

• Turtley Cute - 12 sheets 

• Beautiful Gallery - 12 sheets 

• Boho Vibes - 12 sheets 

• Floral Impressions - 12 sheets 

• Celebratory Sips - 12 sheets 

• Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper - 6 sheets 

• Flower Garden Foil - 6 sheets 

FREE - 10 new In Color Card Bases (2 each of 5 colors)

Get your hands on these new papers for $45, includes shipping. 

Order & Pay by May 5.

Schedule:

• May 5 - deadline to pay 

• May 6 -I will order all the paper

• I will cut, label and package all paper shares

• May 20 (or earlier) - I will start shipping paper shares (assuming there are no backorders)

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Sunrise Sailing - Color Combo

Wow, I’m loving the Sunrise Sailing Bundle which is a new Online Exclusive coming out May 6, 2025. There’s a Hybrid Embossing Folder that will die cut and emboss the sailboat along with a beautiful background.

I made this card using the Color Combo from my May Inspiration Calendar - Melon Mambo, Soft Sea Foam and Pretty Peacock.

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

• Soft Sea Foam Layer - 1 1/2 x 4, emboss using the bottom area of the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder. Adhere to the bottom of the white layer.

• Basic White - 3 x 3 1/2 - stamp the sailboat in Black Memento Ink. Color with Light Melon Mambo and Light Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Markers. Place the stamped piece and coordinating die in the Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder and run through your die-cutting machine. Adhere to the card with Dimensioals.

• Use a Light Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Marker to color scraps of Basic White and then die cut with the cloud dies. Adhere them to the white layer letting them hang off the edge and then trim the overhang. Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Die cut the 3 seagulls from Pretty Peacock Cardstock and adhere to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Melon Mambo Ink and banner each end. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sailboat in Pretty Peacock Ink. Stamp the boat in Pretty Peacock Ink but stamp it off first to get a lighter shade. Stamp the sail stripes in Soft Sea Foam Ink. Stamp the sentiment in Melon Mambo Ink and 3 seagulls in Pretty Peacock Ink.

This is a great stamp set for masculine cards.

The Sunrise Sailing Bundle will be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025 as a new Online Exclusive.

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.

Click on the button below to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.

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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