Apr 22, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Little Ladybug Stamp Set, is oh so cute! And, one of the ladybugs is featured on today’s “fun fold” birthday card.
Ladybug random drawing
If you missed out on this adorable stamp set, you just might be the winner of my random drawing! Everyone who orders a minimum of $100.00 April 22-April 30 will be entered, and I’ll announce the winner May 1!
I began today’s card by cutting Thick Whisper White Cardstock in half, lengthwise at 4 1/4″. This will give you two card bases. Then, I scored each end at 2 3/4″, folding them to meet in the middle. This is called a “Gate Fold,” and I love it because of its simplicity.
Next, I embossed the card front with the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder, one side at a time, and my “Gate Fold” was ready to decorate.
First, I stamped the ladybug in Memento Black Ink on Thick Whisper White Cardstock, and colored her with Stampin’ Blends. The colors are named in my Product List below.
The rainbow colored die-cuts (Ornate Borders Dies) were on my work table, because I’ve been having fun with the 2018-2020 retiring “In Colors.” The colors I used for the rainbow stamping are: Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch, Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, and Call Me Clover.
To complete the inside of my “Gate Fold” card, I used a stripe from Bird Ballad Designer Paper, topped with Whisper White Cardstock, cut with a Stitched So Sweetly Die. Then, I stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Little Ladybug Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink that matches the “Hey Lady!” on the card front.
Also, I added some snipped some flowers from another rainbow, Ornate Borders die-cut.
The five retiring colors will be in demand, and there’s a limited supply. If you want ink, paper, pens, and embellishments in these colors, you need to order now while they are available.
If you would like to see all of the “In Color” products, click on my “shop” button, and you’ll see “shop by color” on the left side. Then, click on 2018-2020 In Colors.
In addition to your chance to win the Little Ladybug Stamp Set, EVERYONE who places a minimum $50.00 order in April will receive The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder.
Thanks so much for visiting! Be sure to check out the other “fun fold/birthday” cards the Sisterhood of Crafters Design Team has prepared for your delight!
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Apr 21, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s Mother’s Day card uses the same Timeless Tropical design as yesterday, but with a change in the color scheme.
Black, White & Bright
First, I stamped the palm trees, followed by the five leaves, in Memento Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. So far, this is #simplestamping.
Then, I stamped the blossoms in four ink colors: Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, and Pumpkin Pie.
It was fun coloring the blossoms with matching Stampin’ Blends, and cutting the blossoms with the In The Tropics die. I love how Stampin’ Up! coordinates everything. Plus, when stamp sets and dies come in a “bundle,” you can save 10%. I’ve shown them both ways in my Product List below.
“Happy Mother’s Day” is from the Tea Together Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink. I stamped the sentiment first, instead of last, learning from yesterday’s mistake.
Today’s black, white, and bright version called for a Basic Black card base.
If you missed yesterday’s Sepia card, here it is:
Sepia Tropics
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
Thanks for shopping! Have a wonderful day!
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Apr 20, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Mother’s Day is less than a month away, so that is the occasion I chose for today’s card. My mother-in-law, and daughter, have spent special time in Hawaii, and I knew Stampin’ Up! had the perfect images to create my design. You can see details of the images by clicking on the pictures in my Product List.
I decided to stamp the images, from the Timeless Topical Stamp Set, in Soft Suede Ink, making it a Sepia creation.
Sepia Tropics
First, I stamped the palm trees, followed by the five leaves, on Whisper White Cardstock. So far, this was #simplestamping.
Then, I stamped four blossoms in Soft Suede Ink, and gave them some “color” with a Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend.
Next, I used an In The Tropics Die for cutting the blossoms, and placed them on Dimensionals. In keeping with the Sepia idea, the card base is Soft Suede.
“Happy Mother’s Day” is from the Tea Together Stamp Set, stamped in (you guessed it) Soft Suede Ink. I should have stamped the sentiment first, instead of last, in case of error. Fortunately, it was good, and my Sepia Mother’s Day card was complete.
Since I needed two cards with an Hawaiian theme, I was wondering how the design would look in black and white with bright blossoms. If you visit my blog tomorrow, I will show you!
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
Thank you for hopping by today! I appreciate you!
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Apr 19, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
During these trying times of COVID-19, I am especially thankful to those making sacrifices for the good of all.
Many Thanks
Today’s “many thanks” card was inspired by the Fusion challenge. You can see where I found my idea from the photo and sketch.
First, I used an Ornate Layers Die to give detail to Basic Black Cardstock, which I layered on the card base. Then, I cut a Basic Black, floral strip, using an Ornate Borders Die.
TIP: I snipped an end to make it fit nicely across the card front.
Next, I used a Stitched Shapes Circle Die to cut a circle in the layer. Using the same circle die, I cut a circle from Peaceful Poppies Designer Paper to inlay.
TIP: I spent some time finding the right poppy.
“Many Thanks” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set, cut with a Stitched Rectangles Die, and made a bit shorter to fit properly. I used the heat embossing technique; stamping the sentiment in VersaMark, sprinkling with White Powder, and setting with the Heat Tool.
I’m also sharing with Seize the Heroes.
Thank you for visiting today. Stay safe, stay well, and have a thankful heart! My supplies for today’s card are in the Product List below.
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
Thank you for shopping at my store!
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Apr 18, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
What’s a retiring “In Color?” Stampin’ Up adds five new colors every year, which last for two years. The five colors from 2018-2020 will be retiring, and the new 2020-2022 colors will be introduced June 3rd. The five retiring colors will be in demand, and there’s a limited supply. If you want ink, paper, pens, and embellishments in these colors, you need to order now while they are available.
Today’s card is featuring the five retiring colors: Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch, Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, and Call Me Clover.
“forget your trebles”
I had fun stamping the treble clef in Pineapple Punch, Lovely Lipstick and Grapefruit Grove, and used a Stitched So Sweetly Die for cutting.
Next, I stamped the staff in Memento Black Ink, and cut it to fit the Whisper White layer. Before gluing the layer to the Blueberry Bushel card base, I stamped “forget your trebles” in Call Me Clover Ink. Then, I attached the treble clefs with Dimensionals.
“forget your trebles”.
Don’t you love the sentiment? The Music From The Heart Stamp Set has great images and sentiments. I enjoyed using it to make this clean & simple card featuring the retiring “In Colors.”
My inspiration for the layout was from CAS(E) this sketch.
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
If you would like to see all of the “In Color” products, click on my “shop” button, and you’ll see “shop by color” on the left side. Then, click on 2018-2020 In Colors.
Thank you for stopping by. I wish you a bright and colorful weekend!
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Apr 17, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Some of our favorite dies and bundles have been received at our warehouse! They are ready for you NOW! If you’ve been waiting to order, don’t delay, because you don’t want to miss out!
The dies and bundles are detailed in my Product List below. Clicking on the pictures will take you to my store where you can put them in your shopping bag. Thank you for shopping with me!
Here are three of my favorite cards using some of these products:
Hello Poppies
Honeybees
Also, the Clearance Rack was JUST REFRESHED with lots of additional products. Discounted products sell quickly and are ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
CLICK HERE
As a bonus for shopping with me ($50 minimum) in the month of April, I’m offering you the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder. Just fill in my Host Code in the box provided on your order form, and I will send you the embossing folder in May.
P.S. I added links to my cards, so if you click on them it takes you to my original post with instructions.
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