Aug 8, 2023 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
We can’t forget about the Translucent Floral Bundle, the early release available to Demonstrators who participated in Creativity Now on June 24th. It’s still one of my favorites from the upcoming, 2023 September-December Mini Catalog, available September 6th. You’re going to love stamping the images, because they are just beautiful!
I stamped the leaves, for today’s card, in Parakeet Party Ink, the flowers in Bubble Bath Ink, and the sprigs in Blueberry Bushel Ink on Basic White Cardstock.
Translucent Florals with stenciled background
After stamping, I used the Translucent Floral Dies for cutting, and placed them on Dimensionals.
The background was created with an Artistic Mix Decorative Mask, Blueberry Bushel Ink, and a Blending Brush. I secured the mask, with painters tape, on top of Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, and smoothed on the ink with a Blending Brush. Then, I glued this layer to a Blueberry Bushel card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
The sentiment, “congratulations,” is from the Translucent Floral Stamp Set. I stamped it in Blueberry Bushel Ink, used a Stylish Shapes Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals.
As a final touch, I added three Tinsel Gems, which happen to be my Host Code Gift for August. See the details below.
I was inspired by TGIF.
My August Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack in September. The pack contains 150 adhesive-backed pieces in three colors: Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight.
During the month of August, shop the Kits Collection, and receive up to 30% discount! Click to enter Online Exclusives where they are located, or, I have direct links below. The discounted price will show when you click on the picture.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you’re enjoying these Summer days!
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Jul 30, 2023 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
I finally got my hands on this truck! Stampin’ Up! introduced the Trucking Along Stamp Set and Punch in Online Exclusives, and it sold out the first day. Who knew it would be so popular? The good news is, the stamp set is available now, and the punch will be available, again, mid October.
The stamp set has two-step stamping, so I stamped the outline of the truck in Memento Black Ink, and colored the truck Daffodil Delight by stamping it. I also added “Farm Fresh,” to the door, one of the many stamps in the set.
Then, I used Stampin’ Blends to color the window Pool Party, the tires Basic Black, and the flowers in Melon Mambo, Shaded Spruce, and Daffodil Delight. After fussy cutting the flowers, they were glued inside the truck bed.
Sunny Thoughts
For the background I used a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, layered with Coastal Cabana Cardstock, 5 1/8″ X 3 3/8″, layered with Basic White Cardstock, 5″ X 3 3/4″. Prior to gluing, I gave the white layer texture with a Basics 3D Embossing Folder.
Next, I created a stencil with the Dots & Spots Die, and used it to color Basic White Cardstock with a Blending Brush and Coastal Cabana Ink. Then, I used a Patchwork Pieces Die to cut the pattern, and glued just three of the pieces on top of the embossed layer.
The sentiment, “sending you sunny thoughts,” is from the Trucking Along Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink, and cut with a Sending Die. After attaching the sentiment and truck with Dimensionals, my first Trucking Along card was complete.
I was inspired by TGIF.
My July Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Opaque Ovals in August. The pack contains 160 pieces in Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, and Azure Afternoon. Good enough to eat! But, don’t, LOL.
Bonus Days are here! July 6-31, you will receive a coupon code for $5.00 for every $50 you spend. The coupon codes will be sent via email, and you will have the month of August to redeem your coupons.
Click here to see the Online Exclusives. You can set the filter to see the new items first.
And one more surprise! There is a CLEARANCE REFRESH!!! That means that a fresh selection of products has been added to the Clearance Rack, as long as supplies last. Everyone loves a discount! (Clicking on “clearance refresh” in red will take you there).
Thank you for visiting. Wishing you a wonderful summer!
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Jul 25, 2023 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Today’s card is all about summer vacations. Whether you stay at home, or travel abroad, “live your biggest dream.” This dreamscape was framed with Basic White Cardstock, cut with the largest Radiating Stitches Die.
After cutting the frame, I glued it to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Outdoor Scene
The center of the frame was cut from Masterfully Made Designer Paper, with the second largest Radiating Stitches Die. Doesn’t it make a pretty, outdoor scene?
The Radiating Stitches Dies are not in the catalog, but are an online exclusive, available while supplies last. Click on the picture, in my Product List below, for details.
To create a dream-like quality to the scene, I added a stamped image from the Scenic Wonders Stamp Set. I stamped it in Pretty Peacock Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used Paper Snips to “fussy cut,” and attached it with Dimensionals.
The sentiment, “live your biggest dream,” is also from the Scenic Wonders Stamp Set, and stamped in Pretty Peacock Ink. I used two Deckled Rectangles Dies for cutting it to the desired size, and glued it in place.
I was inspired by TGIF.
My July Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Opaque Ovals in August. The pack contains 160 pieces in Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, and Azure Afternoon. Good enough to eat! But, don’t, LOL.
Bonus Days are here! July 6-31, you will receive a coupon code for $5.00 for every $50 you spend. The coupon codes will be sent via email, and you will have the month of August to redeem your coupons.
Click here to see the Online Exclusives. You can set the filter to see the new items first.
And one more surprise! There is a CLEARANCE REFRESH!!! That means that a fresh selection of products has been added to the Clearance Rack, as long as supplies last. Everyone loves a discount! (Clicking on “clearance refresh” in red will take you there).
Thank you for visiting. Wishing you a wonderful summer!
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Jul 18, 2023 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
The latest news!!!
Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longer because on 19 July 2023, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! But you will have to act fast because this lightning deal will only last for one day.
I’ve listed most of the new “stand alone” stamp sets below, although, you’ll want to click here to see all of them on the 19th.
Now, for today’s card, using the fringe die in the Beautiful Balloons Die Set. To begin, I cut two pieces of Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 1 1/2″, and used the fringe die along the edge for cutting. The fringe was set free by trimming 1/16″ off the bottom, or you could accomplish this by placing the die a spec over the edge before running through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
Ladybug and Fringe
Next, I cut a third piece of Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 2 1/4″, and embossed it with a 3D Basics Embossing Folder. This embossing folder is not in the catalog, but is an Online Exclusive in a package of three embossing folders.You can see the details in my Product List below.
After gluing the three white pieces to a lemon Lime Twist card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, I cut a circle from Masterfully Made Designer Paper, and attached it with Dimensionals. This was cut with the third largest Stylish Shapes circle die. Then, I used the fourth largest Stylish Shapes circle die to cut a Basic White Cardstock circle for the sentiment.
“May your greatest wish come true” is from the Hello Ladybug Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink.
Last, but not least, the ladybug. I used the Ladybug Builder Punch to cut her from Basic Black Cardstock, and her wings from Basic White Cardstock. Prior to punching her wings, I used a Hello Ladybug stamp to stamp them in Berry Burst Ink. The wings were attached with glue at the neck, and lifted with Mini Dimensionals. Then, she flew onto the card front, and attached herself with Dimensionals, ready to make someone’s greatest wish come true!
I was inspired by TGIF.
My July Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Opaque Ovals in August. The pack contains 160 pieces in Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, and Azure Afternoon. Good enough to eat! But, don’t, LOL.
Bonus Days are here! July 6-31, you will receive a coupon code for $5.00 for every $50 you spend. The coupon codes will be sent via email, and you will have the month of August to redeem your coupons.
Click here to see the Online Exclusives. You can set the filter to see the new items first.
And one more surprise! There is a CLEARANCE REFRESH!!! That means that a fresh selection of products has been added to the Clearance Rack, as long as supplies last. Everyone loves a discount! (Clicking on “clearance refresh” in red will take you there).
Thank you for visiting. Wishing you a wonderful summer!
The sale price will show when you click on the picture.
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Jul 11, 2023 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
I introduced the skating ostrich several months ago, and here she is again, but with a different background. The Zoo Crew Designer Paper has wonderful black & white designs on the backside of the numerous animals. I used the second largest Scalloped Countours Die to cut a darling, floral pattern, and colored it with Stampin’ Blends. The petals were colored with Sweet Sorbet, and the centers were colored with Lemon Lolly.
Skating Ostrich
After coloring the flowers, I used the largest Scalloped Contours Die to cut Basic White Cardstock. This white layer was glued to a Lemon Lolly card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, followed by the floral layer.
Next, I used the fourth largest Scalloped Contours Die to cut Basic White Cardstock, and glued it in place. After fussy cutting the skating ostrich, she stuck a bunch of Dimensionals to her backside, and hopped on.
The ostrich makes me smile, so I found the sentiment, “you make me smile” in the Timeless Arrangements Stamp Set. I stamped it in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used its Timeless Arrangements Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals.
I was inspired by TGIF.
My July Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Opaque Ovals in August. The pack contains 160 pieces in Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, and Azure Afternoon. Good enough to eat! But, don’t, LOL.
Bonus Days are here! July 6-31, you will receive a coupon code for $5.00 for every $50 you spend. The coupon codes will be sent via email, and you will have the month of August to redeem your coupons.
Click here to see the Online Exclusives. You can set the filter to see the new items first.
And one more surprise! There is a CLEARANCE REFRESH!!! That means that a fresh selection of products has been added to the Clearance Rack, as long as supplies last. Everyone loves a discount! (Clicking on “clearance refresh” in red will take you there).
Thank you for visiting. Wishing you a wonderful summer!
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Jul 1, 2023 | Freshly Made Sketches, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Summertime has arrived, and the long, warm, beach days are here! My husband and I recently spent several glorious days at the Hotel Del in Coronado, right on a fabulous beach.
Memories will live on in today’s card, perfect for the first day in July. The seashells were cut with Chic Dies from Dry Brushed Metallic Paper. The larger shell is backed with Lost Lagoon Cardstock, and the smaller shell has two inlays from a gold portion of the Dry Brushed Metallic Paper.
Seashells and Pearl
The shells are glued to a circle, cut with the second largest Stylish Shapes Die from Earthen Elegance Designer Paper. The background is Earthen Elegance Designer Paper, bordered with Lost Lagoon Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″. The designer paper was cut 1/8″ smaller to give it a 1/16″ border. The card base is Gray Granite Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
The sentiment, “You are a pearl, rare and precious,” is from the Seaside Bay Stamp Set. I stamped it in Gray Granite Ink on Earthen Elegance DSP, and used the smallest Stylish Shapes Die for cutting. After layering it on cardstock for thickness, I attached it with Dimensionals. This created a nice, little space for the pearl.
Prior to attaching the sentiment, I stamped some extra sand with a Seaside Bay stamp and Gray Granite Ink. How do you like the shine from this angle?
I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.
I’m also sharing with TGIF.
My July Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Opaque Ovals in August. The pack contains 160 pieces in Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, and Azure Afternoon. Good enough to eat! But, don’t, LOL.
Bonus Days are coming soon! July 6-31, you will receive a coupon code for $5.00 for every $50 you spend. The coupon codes will be sent via email, and you will have the month of August to redeem your coupons.
And, on July 6th, exciting, new products will be revealed in our Online Exclusives. Put it on your calendar!
Thank you for visiting. Wishing you a wonderful summer!
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