Mar 18, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Sale-A-Bration will end March 31, and I really don’t want you to miss out on two great items: Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set, and Small Bloom Punch. I used both on today’s “thank you” card.
Small Bloom Thank You
I began with a Thick Whisper White card base, embossing the front with the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder. I was excited to use the new, So Very Vellum DSP, a Sale-A-Bration, “Second Release” item. It comes in three super colors that are embossed, which you can see in my Product List. I cut a strip of Purple Posy Vellum, 2″ X 5 1/2″, and backed it with Purple Posy Cardstock, 2 1/4″ X 5 1/2″.
TIP: Use tiny dots of Liquid Glue behind the vellum’s embossed dots to keep the glue from being visible.
Next, I stamped the flowers in Melon Mambo (full strength, and stamped off) and Highland Heather ink (stamped off), and cut with the Small Bloom Punch. The leaves are from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set, stamped in Granny Apple Green Ink, and cut with the Leaf Punch.
Finally, I used two Stitched Shapes Dies to cut the Thick Whisper White circle, and rim of Purple Posy.
“Thank you” is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink. I dotted the blooms with Black Jewels (retired) for a bit more black.
Can you see how I “CASED” the designer at Global Design Project?
Sale-A-Bration is a great time to join Stampin’ Up! If you’re thinking of ordering $99.00 or more, why not get the Starter Kit? It comes with free shipping too, which is another 10% savings. Hobby Demonstrators are welcome!
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Thanks for stopping by. Have a safe and healthy day!
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Mar 17, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Mountain Air Stamp Set and Majestic Mountain Dies are wonderful for making masculine cards.
Majestic Mountains
This set stood out as the most unusual set in the Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog. It’s uniqueness is in its images, as well as being one of the few “reversible” stamp sets. This means that you can stamp with the detailed side, and turn it over to stamp with the solid side.
I began this clean & simple card with a Sahara Sand card base, and a Sahara Sand mountain range, cut with a Majestic Mountain die. Then, I used a Mountain Air stamp, Early Espresso Ink, and the same die, to make the detailed mountain range. Finally, I used Sponge Daubers to apply Garden Green and Old Olive Inks to the row of trees, Pacific Point Ink to the water, and used its die for cutting.
To add dimension to the scene, I placed the trees & water on a Foam Adhesive Strip and Mini-Dimensionals.
It reminds me of Lake Tahoe.
“Happy Birthday” is from the Clubhouse Stamp Set, stamped in Pacific Point Ink, and cut with a Golf Club die.
I used the detailed stamps and die-cuts on today’s card, but here’s a previous card using a solid stamp. You can click on the card for details.
Mountain Air
There’s a “touch of green” on today’s birthday card, and I’m sharing with Seize the Birthday.
The supplies I used are in my Product List below, so click on the pictures, and have fun shopping. My Host Code gift for the month of March is Pearl Basic Jewels (140 total pearls). If you order a minimum of $50.00 in March, I will send you the Pearls in April. YAY!
If you’re ready to place an order, why not consider joining Stampin’ Up! for the discount? Hobby Demonstrators are welcome!
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Mar 16, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Here’s the promised, Painted Poppies “twin” card #2.
Poppy thanks
Remember when I used a die to cut the flower for yesterday’s card, and I saved the “frame”?
Now you can see how I used it. This time, for the centers, I used a different die with Black Foil Paper. I call this paper “patent leather,” because it shines just like it.
The leaves and sentiment were cut from Black Foil mPaper also. The leaves are another, fabulous die from the Poppy Moments Die Set, and “thanks” is from the Well Written Die Set.
Can you see why I named them “twin” cards?
In case you missed yesterday’s card, here it is:
Hello Poppies
I’m sharing with the Paper Players.
The supplies I used are in my Product List below, so click on the pictures, and have fun shopping. My Host Code gift for the month of March is Pearl Basic Jewels (140 total pearls). If you order a minimum of $50.00 in March, I will send you the Pearls in April. YAY!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Mar 15, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
First of all, thank you to everyone who commented on my blog from March 11, featuring Bloomin’ the raccoon, where I offered “Mystery Blog Candy.” I enjoyed reading every comment, and truly appreciate every one of you. You keep me motivated to continue blogging.
The random winner is:
Patty, Please email me your full name and address, so I can send you my blog candy, the Little Ladybug Stamp Set.
Here’s my card, featuring Bloomin’ the raccoon. Clicking on it will take you to the details.
Bloomin’ in Blooms
Now, on to today’s card. How I love the Poppy Moments Dies! Keep scrolling to see how I used them for this “jigsaw” technique. I designed a “twin” card with nearly the same supplies, which I’ll share tomorrow.
Hello Poppies
I began by using a Poppy Moments leaf die to cut a pattern on Whisper White Cardstock. Then, I glued this to a Thick Whisper White card base.
Coloring the poppies was easy and fun! I used the “splotch” stamp from the Painted Poppies Stamp Set, and stamped on Thick Whisper White Cardstock with three colors: Petal Pink, So Saffron, and Poppy Parade (of course). Then, I used a Poppy Moments Die for cutting, carefully keeping all the petals in order for today’s card, and the “frame” for tomorrow’s card.
Next, I used the same Poppy Moments Die to cut two Thick Whisper White “frames.” This time, I discarded the white petals. Then, I glued the white “frames” on top of the leaves, and placed the twelve petals like a “jigsaw” puzzle. Fun!
I used another Poppy Moments Die for the centers, and added some black sequins. “Hello” is from the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set, a perfect little sentiment.
The supplies I used are in my Product List below, so click on the pictures, and have fun shopping. Keep in mind, Sale-A-Bration ends March 31, so order the Poppy Moments Dies while they’re available. And, if you plan to spend 99.00, you should think about joining my team for added benefits.
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My Host Code gift for the month of March is Pearl Basic Jewels (140 total pearls). If you order a minimum of $50.00 in March, I will send you the Pearls in April. YAY!
Thanks for stopping by, and don’t forget to visit tomorrow to see the “twin.” If you subscribe to my blog, it will come to your email automatically!
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Mar 13, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
My husband asked for a dozen, plain, thank you cards, and this is what he got.
Masculine Thank You
“Thank you” is front and center, cut with the Thank You Die, from Galvanized Metallic Paper. The weight and sheen of this retired paper was a perfect choice
The card base is Smoky Slate, topped with Blueberry Bushel Cardstock, my husband’s company colors.
The detailed border is what makes these cards really special. I used one of the Lasting Elegance Dies, and it is amazing! Check out this complete die set in my Product List.
I realize this won’t be your favorite card, but my husband was thrilled!
Thank you for visiting today!
Since pearls are a favorite of mine, they are my gift to you for the month of March. When you order a minimum of $50.00 in March, and use my Host Code #JTDHJ36F, I will send you 140 pearls in April. Yipee!
Have fun shopping!
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Mar 11, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This month we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pals Blog Hop with “Critters” from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals.
Many of the design team members are offering “Mystery Blog Candy” of their choice to 1 lucky winner. To play along, just leave a comment on as many blog posts as desired. A random winner will be announced on a subsequent blog post by each participating design team member. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
This raccoon, named Bloomin’, is proud to be the focal point of today’s card.
Bloomin’ in Blooms
Bloomin’, from the Special Someone Stamp Set, said her favorite stamp set in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is Thoughtful Blooms. She likes it, not only because it’s FREE, but because there is a coordinating Small Bloom Punch, also FREE with qualifying orders. You can check out the details by clicking on the pictures in my Product List.
Bloomin’ wanted her card to have bright flowers, and chose the colors: Melon Mango, Flirty Flamingo, Pineapple Punch and Daffodil Delight.
After stamping the flowers, she jumped on the punch, and had a glorious time punching and bending the flowers. I helped her bend the flowers with my Bone Folder, and placed them on Mini-Dimensionals.
We connected the flowers with a vine from the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set, which we stamped in Granny Apple Green.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, I made Bloomin’ come alive by stamping her in Early Espresso Ink and Sahara Sand Ink, and using her Special Day Die for cutting.
TIP: The stamp set is “2-step” stamping. Stamp the detailed stamp in the darker color first, followed by the solid stamp in the lighter color. Using the Stamparatus makes matching the lines much easier.
The background is Whisper White Cardstock and 6X6 Brights Collection DSP, both cut with Stitched Rectangles Dies.
Bloomin’ wanted to say, “Thinking of you, Sweet Friend,” which is from the Honey Bee Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink, and cut with a Stitched So Sweetly Die.
Since we are celebrating our Pals Blog Hop Anniversary, I thought it would be fun to share my first hop with the Pals in June 2017. I remember wanting to start a blog, so that I could participate in the Pals Blog Hops, and I haven’t missed a single Hop!
Clicking on the picture will take you to my blog with all the details.
I’m offering mystery blog candy (ie: Stampin’ Up! goodies) to one lucky winner. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, please share a comment by the deadline, Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 PM Pacific Time.
I’ll choose a random comment and announce the winner on my blog, Sunday, March 15th.
Note: I can only ship within the U.S. Winner has 48 hours from the announcement of the winner to email me their name and mailing address.
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8th, for our “Special Occasions” blog hop when our Design Team showcase projects for weddings, graduation, anniversary, baby, Mother’s/Father’s Day or any special occasion.Don’t miss the fun!
Pals Blog Hop Line-Up
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty First Hop – January 2010
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts First Hop – May 2011
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian First Hop – June 2012
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards First Hop – September 2012
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping First Hop – March 2013
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping First Hop – March 2013
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations First Hop – August 2013
- Amanda Merrill at Inkflair First Hop – April 2014
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’ First Hop – May 2014
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom First Hop – September 2014
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity First Hop – January 2015
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose First Hop – January 2015
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs First Hop – June 2015
- Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds First Hop – July 2015
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit First Hop – September 2015
- Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’ First Hop – August 2016
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’ First Hop – September 2016
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping First Hop – April 2017
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot! First Hop – May 2017
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art First Hop – June 2017 ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Leah O’Brien at Ink, Paper, Stamps, Oh My! First Hop – February 2018
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink First Hop – June 2018
- Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen First Hop – October 2019
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink First Hop – November 2019
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping First Hop – January 2020
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life First Hop – March 2020
Have a great day!
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Patty said, “Cute card he looks so sweet peaking out from under the flowers. Loved your first card on your first blog hop!”