Spotlight On Nature Color Combo

The Spotlight On Nature Stamp Set is one of my favorites. I love the simple flowers.

I used the Color Combo from my May Inspiration Calendar - Secret Sea, Crumb Cake and Calypso Coral. The pop of orange works so well against the neutral colors.

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Tips & Instructions

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

• Calypso Coral Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Crumb Cake Layer - 3-3/4 x 5, stamp the floral image in Secret Sea Ink. Color the flowers with a dark Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Marker and the leaves with a Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Marker. Color over the flowers and leaves with a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

• Emboss the Crumb Cake Layer using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the Calypso Coral Layer and then to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4 x 1-3/8 scrap of Crumb Cake in Secret Sea Ink.

• Adhere the sentiment piece to a scrap of Secret Sea cut to 7/8 x 1-1/2. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Pressed Flower Motifs.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the floral image in Secret Sea Ink. Color the flowers with a Dark Calypso Coral and the leaves with Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love to stamp a layer and then emboss it, such a pretty look.

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Sketch Saturday - Nests Of Winter

I pulled out the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Birds are out in feeders so I thought it was appropriate!

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

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

• Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Cut 3 strips of Gray Granite Cardstock at 1/2 x 5-1/4 and adhere them to the card.

• Die cut 2 circles with birds from the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock in Night of Navy Ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a small Pressed Flower Motifs embellishment.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Night of Navy Ink. Add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper.

These birds are so pretty. I can sit and watch birds eating at the feeders all day!

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Pretty Fan Fold Cards

I love this Fan Fold Card Design! These cards turned out so pretty and once I figured out all the measurements, they were easy to put together.

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

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This card was made using the pretty Kintsugi Inspirations Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Beautiful Motifs Stamp Set.

This card was made using the beautiful Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper. I like the sentiment so much from the other card, I decided to use it for this card as well. It fits perfectly on the card.

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Impressions Abloom Color Combo

Do you ever stamp your own background layer? I love to do that and decided to use the Impressions Abloom Stamp Set and this week’s Color Combo to make this fun Thanks card.

The Color Combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Strawberry Slush, Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lolly.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Stamp the flowers on the white layer starting with the largest image, then the next largest and so on stamping off the edge. Stamp the leaves in spaces to fill in. I stamped off the small Strawberry Slush flowers (stamp on scrap paper first) to get a lighter shade and add another color. Stamp the flower centers.

• Wrap a piece of Strawberry Slush Faux Linen Ribbon around the layer and adhere to the back. Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Die cut the rectangle from a scrap of Basic White using the Sentimental Framing Dies. Stamp the sentiment in Lost Lagoon Ink and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with the ribbon and adhere with a glue dot.

• Add a Strawberry Slush Flat Pearl to the sentiment label.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Lost Lagoon Ink. Stamp some flowers along the bottom.

These flowers are so fun and pretty and you can do this using any combination of colors.

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Sketch Challenge - Beautiful Gallery

The Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper is full of designs that look like paintings. I decided to die cut the house from one of the papers to use as the focal piece. The background layer is from the Flower Garden Foil Specialty Paper; hard to photograph but so pretty.

I made the 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

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

• Flower Garden Foil Paper (Cloud Cover pattern) - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Secret Sea Layer - 3 x 3-3/4

• Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper - 3 strips cut to 1-1/8 x 2-7/8, adhere to the Secret Sea layer leaving a small border around each piece.

• Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper - Die cut the the house scene using the second from largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere to the layer with Dimensionals.

• Adhere the layer to the card.

• Die cut a scrap of Secret Sea Cardstock using the Mixed Labels Dies.

• Stamp the sentiment on the label in Versamark Ink and heat emboss using Silver Embossing Powder. Adhere to the card using one Dimensionals on the right side and liquid glue on the left side so it sits nicely on the circle.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Versamark Ink and heat emboss with Silver Embossing Powder. Add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Flower Garden Foil Sheet to the bottom.

I love this foil paper with the embossed flowers, it’s gorgeous.

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Pop Out Swing Cards

Isn’t this birthday card with that little raccoon peeking out so cute? I used the Peekaboo Forest Stamp Set which works so well with this Pop Out Swing Card. Of course, I love the Thanks card with those pretty flowers!

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

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This card was made using the Spotlight On Nature Bundle. The background layer was embossed using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder, so pretty.

I used the Peekaboo Forest Stamp Set and Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper to make this cute kid’s Birthday Card.

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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.

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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.

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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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