May 9, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card was created with the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set and the Small Bloom Punch. Would you like to own this stamp set and punch? See the details at the bottom of this post to learn how you have a chance to make it yours for FREE.
Framed Thoughtfulness
I began by stamping the two flowers in Poppy Parade Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, and cutting with the Small Bloom Punch.
Next, I stamped the vine in Old Olive Ink on a Whisper White Cardstock layer, along with the horizontal design in Soft Suede Ink. Then, I embossed this layer with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, and adhered it to a Soft Suede card base.
The sentiment from the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set becomes the focal point, stamped in Soft Suede Ink and cut with an Ornate Frames Die. I used a second Ornate Frames Die to cut the frame from Soft Suede Cardstock.
I completed the design with two little pearls; one for each bloom.
My inspiration for the layout was from CAS(E) this sketch.
Read about my May gifts:
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May. Just click my “shop” button below to get started.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by! My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me.
I gifted myself with a Stampin’ Up! pre-order on Tuesday, and I’m so excited to receive it! Demonstrators are able to order from the new catalog a month early. It’s easy to become a Demonstrator, and there’s no obligation to sell. You can just enjoy your 20% discount! Send me an email if this sounds like something you’d like to do.
You can also click “JOIN” if you’d like to learn more.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’re a winner!
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May 7, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Peaceful Poppies Designer Paper goes perfectly with the Poppy Moments Dies. I love this large, see-through poppy!
Poppies For You
I began with a Thick Whisper White card base, topped with a Whisper White layer embossed with the Scripty Embossing folder. Then, I cut two rectangles of Peaceful Poppies DSP using a Stitched So Sweetly Die, and layered them for thickness.
The large, “see-through” poppy was cut from Thick Whisper White Cardstock with a Poppy Moments Die. The leaves and poppy center were cut with dies from the same set.
Next, I brushed the edges of the leaves with a Sponge Dauber and Mossy Meadow Ink.
Finally, I stamped “for you” in Mossy Meadow Ink on the lower leaf, and placed it on Dimensionals.
My inspiration for today’s card was from Freshly Made Sketches.
Read about my May gifts:
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by! My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me.
I gifted myself with a Stampin’ Up! pre-order yesterday, and I’m so excited to receive it! Demonstrators are able to order from the new catalog a month early. It’s easy to become a Demonstrator, and there’s no obligation to sell. You can just enjoy your 20% discount! Send me an email if this sounds like something you’d like to do.
You can also click “JOIN” if you’d like to learn more.
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
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May 6, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The ginkgo leaves are from the Beautifully Braided Stamp Set, and a late addition to my collection, but one I wish I’d had months ago! It’s a “Last-Chance” item, so order yours now while it’s still available. There’s a link at the bottom of this post that will take you to the entire list of “Last-Chance” items.
Embossed Ginkgo Leaves
The ginkgo leaves would be fabulous in any color, but I wanted to use the heat embossing technique, and keep it understated, for today’s wedding card.
I placed the ginkgo stamp on the Stamparatus and gave it a good coating of VersaMark, stamping on Thick Whisper White Cardstock.
TIP: I coated the stamp a second time to make sure I got good coverage. The Stamparatus enabled me to stamp this a second time in the exact same spot.
Next, I sprinkled the image with White Powder, and set it with the Heat Tool.
Coloring was so much fun, because the raised lines keep the ink from the Stampin’ Blends contained. I used Light and Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends, and Soft Suede Ink for the buds.
I stamped the sentiment in the same, Soft Suede Ink, and used a Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting.
TIP: This photo will show you how I was able to make the die-cut narrower, by using a second die.
Before adhering my art piece to the Crumb Cake card base, I tied Linen Thread around, and gave it a little knot.
I was inspired by Global Design Project to create a wedding card.
Read about my May gifts:
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by! My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me.
I gifted myself with a Stampin’ Up! pre-order yesterday, and I’m so excited to receive it! Demonstrators are able to order from the new catalog a month early. It’s easy to become a Demonstrator, and there’s no obligation to sell. You can just enjoy your 20% discount! Send me an email if this sounds like something you’d like to do.
You can also click “JOIN” if you’d like to learn more.
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
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May 5, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
What a surprise it was to have a special “little hello” from a mouse in my house. Literally! Keep reading.
Mouse Hello
Here he is; the real thing, just making himself at home on our guest room bed. Guess he thought he was a guest!
He was kind enough to stay still for picture taking, and capturing. There he remained until my husband got home to dispose of him. Long story about how he made his way into our house, but I’m confident his friends will remain outdoors.
Amazing, but I can still look at our mouse from the Special Someone Stamp Set, and think he’s cute. So, here he is, stamped in Early Espresso and Sahara Sand Inks on Sahara Sand Cardstock, and cut with his Special Day Die.
I gave him an OUTDOOR field, cut with a Friendly Silhouettes Die from Peaceful Poppies Designer Paper. This was glued to Crumb Cake Cardstock, cut with a Nature’s Thoughts Die.
The green stripe is also Peaceful Poppies DSP, adhered to a Thick Whisper White card base.
“A little hello” is from Itty Bitty Greetings, stamped in Early Espresso Ink, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die. I like the little hole that’s part of the die, and Linen Thread fits right through it.
The theme at the Paper Players this week is “cards that make you smile.” I hope this did the trick!
Read about my May gifts:
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by! My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me.
I’ll be gifting myself with a Stampin’ Up! pre-order today, and I’m so excited! Demonstrators are able to order from the new catalog a month early. It’s easy to become a Demonstrator, and there’s no obligation to sell. You can just enjoy your 20% discount! Send me an email if this sounds like something you’d like to do.
You can also click “JOIN” if you’d like to learn more.
Keep smilin’
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May 4, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
You’ll still be able to find the Free As A Bird Stamp Set in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, but the Bird Ballad Designer Paper is a “Last-Chance” item. The entire list of “Last-Chance” products can be seen by following a link at the bottom of this post.
Angled Fun
I have to start off by saying, I was inspired, and challenged, by CAS(E) this sketch. After seeing the designer’s projects, I wasn’t sure how they accomplished it, but I’ll tell you how I did.
Starting with a piece of 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ Whisper White Cardstock, I layed the two patterns of Bird Ballad DSP on top, creating the angles. Then, holding each one at a time, I trimmed them about 1/4″ larger than the cardstock. After gluing them in place, close to the edge without going over, I used the largest Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting. There may be a more scientific way to do this, but this is how I managed. LOL
Next, I ran the entire piece through the embossing machine, using the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder, and glued it to a Thick Whisper White card base.
Once I had my angles, I cut the sweet bird from another piece of Bird Balls DSP with an Ornate Frames Die. Then, I cut a second frame from Whisper White Cardstock, removed the center with a die from the set, glued the white frame on top, and raised it on Dimensionals.
“Thank you” is from the Free AS A Bird Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die. The bow is Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, which is easy to tie, even for me.
Now for exciting news!
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by. My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me.
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May 3, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Don’t these flowers look like they were watercolored? They were simply stamped, using a stamp from the Butterfly Wishes Stamp Set!
Ornate Frames & Flowers
I began with a Thick Whisper White card base, topped with Whisper White Cardstock that I cut with an Ornate Layers Die.
The flowers were stamped in Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral Inks. My flowers needed some foliage, so I remembered leaves from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set that had the same watercolored appearance. I stamped the leaves in Coastal Cabana Ink, and cut them with their matching Leaf Punch.
I also added some Baby’s Breath, cut with a Frosted Bouquet Die from Thick Whisper White Cardstock. The First Frost Stamp Set and Frosted Bouquet Dies have been a favorite of mine. They are retiring, so get them now, while you can.
The sentiment, “Hugs Prayers Love,” is from the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set, stamped in Coastal Cabana Ink, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die. I glued the leaves to the back of the sentiment, before adhering it with Dimensionals.
TIP: Each leaf is on a Mini-Dimensional for support.
I was inspired by the colors at TGIF.
Now for exciting news!
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Note: the last three items in my Product list are “Last-Chance” items.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by. My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me!
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