Jan 2, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card is expressing “love.” This will probably be a Valentine, but would be equally suitable for a wedding or anniversary.
Lasting Love
I began with a Petal Pink card base, topped with a layer of Crumb Cake Cardstock. The wonderful border was made with a die from the 2020 Lasting Elegance Die Set, available January 3rd. The set includes the small Petal Pink heart, and you can see the entire set in my Product List.
The flowers and foliage piece is from the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. I tried to capture the shimmer by holding it at an angle in the first photo. You can click on the picture in my Product List to see all that this paper has to offer. I snipped this piece from one one of the sections, but it could be trimmed, leaving its border.
“Love” was cut with a Well Written die, and attached like it is growing from the foliage. A Petal Pink heart is sprouting from the “e.”
So, we begin a new year! Let’s make 2020 the best yet! Thank you for being my blog follower; I appreciate you!
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Dec 30, 2019 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Did you know that 2020 is the Chinese Year of the Rat? Therefore, we need this little mouse! He really is cute, isn’t he?
Little Hello Mouse
My mouse is from the 2020 Special Someone Stamp Set, that you can order, starting January 3rd. The stamp set is in my Product List below, which you can click on to see all the cuteness that it includes.
You’ll notice that there are solid stamps, and detailed stamps, because this is a “two-step” stamp set. First, I stamped the solid portion of the mouse in Sahara Sand Ink, followed by the detailed mouse in Early Espresso Ink, on Whisper White Cardstock.
TIP: With the help of the Stamparatus, matching was simplified; just make sure the tail is lined up.
Then, I used two Ornate Frames Dies for cutting the mouse, and the Shaded Spruce frame, surrounding the mouse. I love how these fit together! Additionally, I matched the fancy frame to the Shaded Spruce card base.
For the background, I randomly stamped a flower, also from the Special Someone Stamp Set, in Cherry Cobbler Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.
“A Little Hello” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. I used the smallest Stitched So Sweetly Die for cutting, and was happy the sentiment fit so perfectly.
Today’s colors were inspired by Global Design Project.
Thank you for stopping by. Happy New Year, and remember the mouse!
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Dec 29, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
How do you make a paper pineapple?
You buy Stampin’ Up’s Tropical Oasis Designer Paper and In The Tropics Die Set!
I know I’ve already given you sneak peeks of some favorites from the 2020 Mini Catalog, but the Tropical Oasis Suite is at the top of my list. I admit, I LOVE Hawaii., and this suite takes me there. It’s on pages 38-40 in the 2020 Mini Catalog.
Aloha Pineapple
I began by using two of the dies from In The Tropics die set to cut the pineapple. Can you see how I used the Tropical Oasis Designer Paper? The leafy part of the top has pre-cut sections for added dimension. How fun!
The pineapple is resting on a brown, mat design, also in the DSP collection. It really came to life when I embossed it with the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, which is included in the suite.
“Aloha,” also in the die set, was cut from Noble Peacock Foil. It’s the perfect word to complete the suite. Don’t you think?
I’ll be adding today’s project to the TGIF gallery, where “Foil” is being highlighted.
Only a short time to wait until Jan. 3, 2020, when you can have it all, by ordering the Tropical Oasis Suite. However, the items can be purchased individually, as you’ll see in my Product List.
The Noble Peacock Foil and Crumb Cake Cardstock aren’t in the suite, but there are some fun surprises in the Suite that I haven’t mentioned. Check it out!
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Dec 22, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Wow! You are going to love this Poppies Designer Paper and Poppy Moments Die Set. They are included in the Peaceful Poppies Suite, which is highlighted on the cover of the 2020 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog, and shown in detail on Pages 24-27. It’s fabulous!
If you are one of my customers, I’ve sent you the new catalog, along with the Sale-A-Bration brochure of FREE items. You should receive them shortly, so please let me know if they don’t arrive.
Poppy Moments
I had so much fun using the dies to cut the flowers from the Peaceful Poppies Designer Paper. The green and red “solid” sides have variation in tone, which Is wonderful! Can you see the beautiful color it achieves on the poppies and leaves?
Tip: Use tiny, pin dots of Tombow Glue on the outline piece of the flower, and plan its placement before gluing to the solid piece. This will prevent a gluey mess.
The flower centers were easily cut from Basic Black Cardstock, and glued in place.
I thought the poppies would look lovely with black and white, and just so happened to have the new, FREE Sale-A-Bration, Golden Honey Designer Paper. This DSP has a wonderful stripe, which I cut at an angle to place behind the poppies. The reverse side has terrific bees, and guess what! There is a Honey Bee Bundle with a die that cuts out the bee perfectly.
The sentiment, “These are the moments we’ll look back on with joy,” is from the stamp set, Peaceful Moments. This is also included in the Suite, but all items can be purchased separately.
My inspiration for the layout was CAS(E) this sketch.
Thank you for poppin’ in today! You can take a look at the new items in my Product List by clicking on the pictures. Then, put them on your list, and come back to order on January 3rd! Have a wonderful day!
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Dec 20, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It won’t be long now, until you can order this great masculine bundle, Clubhouse. As a card maker, I’m always on the look-out for manly supplies, and this bundle is perfect for the golfers in my family. In addition, some of those golfing, family members are gals, so this set will get lots of use.
Tee Time
The Country Club Designer Paper has nice variety, and the plaid I chose for today’s card features Night of Navy, Garden Green and Whisper White.
The card base is Night Of Navy with an angled layer of Garden Green, inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.
The Golf Club die set has a large golf ball that I cut from Whisper White Cardstock, and placed on a tee cut from Crushed Curry Cardstock. Then, I cut 6 tufts of Garden Green grass, lining them in a row atop a Whisper White die-cut from the Painted Labels die set.
“Happy Birthday” is from the Clubhouse Stamp Set, stamped in Versamark on Night of Navy Cardstock, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder, and set with the Heat Tool.
Here’s a look at another recent card from the Clubhouse Bundle. You can click on it for details.
Golfer in 3D
I’ll be sharing two more “sneak peeks” before Jan. 3, 2020, when you can finally order. One will be this Sunday, Dec 22, and one the following Sunday, Dec. 29. I’ll be enjoying Christmas time with my family the week in between.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, my special blog followers! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you!
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Dec 19, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Have you checked out Stampin’ Up’s Clearance Rack lately? It has recently been “refreshed” with additional items. I looked back through my Project Gallery, and found some cards that I made with four of my favorite die sets that are on clearance now.
The cards I’m showing have used dies without the coordinating stamp sets, so you can see the value in stand-alone dies.
Birds & Blooms
Large Letters
Chase Your Dreams
Eclectic Layers
You can see these four die sets in my Product List below. Clicking on the pictures takes you to my store, where you’ll see the details and the sale price.
Once in my store, you can click on “Clearance Rack” to see the entire list of offerings. Have fun shopping!
Product List
Birds & Blooms Thinlits Dies
[141477]
$27.00
Chase Your Dreams Framelits Dies
[146826]
$24.00
Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies
[143774]
$30.00
Large Letters Framelits Dies
[141712]
$99.00
