Feb 27, 2023 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Welcome to this week’s Global Design Project, which is a theme: Spring. This could be so many things; I hope you will join us, and hang your card in our gallery.
I’ve been gravitating towards the Spring Blessings Stamp Set. And, today’s card features the darling, tiny, bunny, which could easily be overlooked. As I stamped him in Memento Black Ink on a light gray spot of Dainty Flowers Designer Paper (FREE during Sale-a-bration), he said his name was Tiny. Additionally, he said he would show off better, if I elevated him on Dimensionals, after fussy cutting. That seemed reasonable, so I accommodated him.
Tiny the Bunny
Next, Tiny said he wanted a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″ with lots of white space. I suggested a border, using the largest Stitched Whimsy Die, and he thought that wouldn’t interfere with his clean & simple idea.
For the sentiment, Tiny wanted to say “hello” in Memento Black Ink, and “hoping this Spring brings you many blessings” in Parakeet Party Ink.
After stamping the sentiments on the card front, Tiny said he was hungry, and didn’t think a few carrots would detract. Fortunately, I found the perfect carrots in our FREE, Sale-a-bration stamp set, Thanks A Bunch. I stamped the carrots in Pumpkin Pie Ink, and fussy cut them, just the way Tiny requested. Then, I stamped the carrot tops in Parakeet Party Ink, and glued the carrots in place.
But, something was missing. Tiny said the FREE, Sale-a-bration, Eden Die Set, had a perfect, tiny, wreath, that I could cut from Dandy Designs Designer Paper. So I did.
To complete the card, I added three 2022-2024 Matte Dots in Parakeet Party. I don’t think Tiny noticed, because he was busy looking at his carrots; hopefully he’s okay with a “tiny” embellishment.
My February Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (300) in March.
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Feb 20, 2023 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Get ready to order the Hello Irresistible Bundle, because it’s amazing! I couldn’t help but use the wonderful, circle, die-cut for this week’s sketch challenge. It was cut from a pattern of Hello Irresistible Designer Paper that coordinates with the stamp set and dies. Everything will be available March 1 as an “online exclusive,” a new Stampin’ Up! program.
Irresistible Circles
After cutting the largest circle (six snips to free it from being attached), I used Layering Circles Dies to cut the smaller circles. Both were cut from Hello Irresistible Designer Paper, and backed with Basic White Cardstock. The smallest circle (1 1/2″) was glued beneath the largest circle, and the medium circle (2″) was attached with Dimensions on top of both circles.
The sentiment, “hooray it’s your day” is from the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set. I used the “Ink to stamp” technique for coloring it with a Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Marker. That’s right, Lost Lagoon! This color is in the Hello Irresistible Designer Paper, and we’ll be hearing more about possible “returning” colors on March 1! I used a Harvest Die for cutting, glued half on the circle, and the other half on a Dimensional.
For some sparkle, I added three Iridescent Rhinestones.
Here is the Global Design Project sketch. Be inspired by what our designers created, and hang your creation in our gallery.
My February Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (300) in March.
Clicking this shop button will take you to my store and automatically add my Host Code for February 2023.
Sale-a-bration is continuing for the month of February, with 9 new FREE gifts with a qualifying order of $50, or the Eden’s Garden Bundle for a $100 order. Or, you can still choose from the Sale-a-bration brochure, as long as supplies last.
Have you thought about joining Stampin Up! Don’t hesitate! For $99.00, you get to choose $175.00 in products for your Starter Kit, plus free shipping. You aren’t obligated to order anything after that, but if you do, you’ll get a 20% discount. I’d love for you to join my Dream Maker’s Team, so click here to get started. JOIN
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Feb 13, 2023 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
This week’s Global Design Project is a color challenge: Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, and Blushing Bride.
I began by coloring Basic White Cardstock with Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends, careful not to harm the tip.
Around The Bend Bouquet
After coloring, I used Around The Bend Dies to cut six large petal rounds, and three small centers. Then, I placed Dimensionals between the two large rounds, and glued the small center on top. The leaves were cut from a pattern of Dainty Flowers Designer Paper in Blushing Bride.
The sentiment is from the Ginkgo Branch Stamp Set. Don’t you love this font? I wish my handwriting looked like that! I stamped it in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and used the largest Deckled Rectangles Die for cutting.
After gluing this background to a Thick Basic White card base, I attached the flowers with Dimensionals, and tucked the leaves around them with glue.
Be sure to see how our designers used the colors. Then, create your own design to hang in our gallery.
My February Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (300) in March.
Clicking this shop button will take you to my store and automatically add my Host Code for February 2023.
Sale-a-bration is continuing for the month of February, with 9 new FREE gifts with a qualifying order of $50, or the Eden’s Garden Bundle for a $100 order. Or, you can still choose from the Sale-a-bration brochure, as long as supplies last.
Have you thought about joining Stampin Up! Don’t hesitate! For $99.00, you get to choose $175.00 in products for your Starter Kit, plus free shipping. You aren’t obligated to order anything after that, but if you do, you’ll get a 20% discount. I’d love for you to join my Dream Maker’s Team, so click here to get started. JOIN
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Feb 6, 2023 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
For this week’s Global Design Project, we get to CASE (copy and selectively edit) Janneke de Jong’s beautiful card. See how our designers “cased” Janneke, then join in the fun, and add your design to our gallery.
I created my background exactly as Janneke’s design; aThick Basic White card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″), layered with Coastal Cabana Cardstock (5 1/4″ X 4″), layered with Basic White Cardstock (5 1/8″ X 3 7/8″). Once the layers were cut, I used a Blending Brush with Coastal Cabana Ink to add a bit of color to the top layer.
After gluing the layers, I stamped a ginkgo leaf from the Ginkgo Branch Stamp Set in four colors on Basic White Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate, and Daffodil Delight. Then, I used its Ginkgo Branch Die for cutting.
Ginkgo Leaves
Next, I used a second Ginkgo Die to cut four leaves from Basic White Cardstock. Then, I snipped pieces from the die-cut leaves, and glued them to the colored leaves. The leaves were attached with Dimensionals at the top, and the stems were glued at the bottom.
The sentiment, “thinking of you,” is from the Ginkgo Branch Stamp Set. I stamped it in Coastal Cabana Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used its Ginkgo Branch Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals.
To complete my design, I added three, Self-Adhesive Pastel Sequins. Thank you for the CASE, Janneke!
My February Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (300) in March.
Clicking this shop button will take you to my store and automatically add my Host Code for February 2023.
Sale-a-bration is continuing for the month of February, with 9 new FREE gifts with a qualifying order of $50, or the Eden’s Garden Bundle for a $100 order. Or, you can still choose from the Sale-a-bration brochure, as long as supplies last.
Have you thought about joining Stampin Up! Don’t hesitate! For $99.00, you get to choose $175.00 in products for your Starter Kit, plus free shipping. You aren’t obligated to order anything after that, but if you do, you’ll get a 20% discount. I’d love for you to join my Dream Maker’s Team, so click here to get started. JOIN
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Jan 30, 2023 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this week’s Global Design Project is all about “love.” We’d love to see your creations!
You may have overlooked the hearts that are featured on today’s card, but they are part of the Brushed Shapes Die Set in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. Ironically, I used them to cut the Dry “Brushed” Metallic Designer Specialty Paper in the 2023 January-April Mini Catalog. Aren’t the hearts modern, and cool?
Brushed Shapes
I began my love themed card with a Crumb Cake card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then I used a Brushed Shapes Die (heart) and an Artistic Die (leaves) to cut Thick Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″. I used “thick,” to create a bit more dimension. After knotting, and attaching the Burlap Ribbon to the back, I glued the white, die-cut paper to the card base. It looked like this:
Next, I replaced the leaves from the die-cut into the space, which is called the “inlaid technique.” Rather than keeping the heart white, I used the heart die to cut Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty Paper, new in the January-April 2023 Mini catalog. I glued the outer portion of the heart flat, and raised the middle on Dimensionals. I also cut two smaller hearts from the same paper, and attached them with Dimensionals.
You can see all of the dies in my Product List below, and clicking on the photos will take you to the details.
“Love” was cut with a Love For You Die from Crumb Cake Cardstock. After gluing “Love” in place, my card was complete, and ready to send for Valentine’s Day.
My January Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Faux Sea Glass Shapes in February, (150 adhesive-backed frosted shapes* 75 each size: 3 mm, 5 mm).
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Enjoy shopping the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog, and Free Sale-a-bration items! Click on the covers to see digital copies:
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Jan 23, 2023 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Welcome to this week’s Global Design Project, a sketch challenge. Since love is in the air with the making of Valentines, I decided to use some of my favorite By The Bay Designer Paper with the word, “LOVE.”
I began with a Sahara Sand card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, and embossed it with the Seashells Embossing Folder.
Next, I used the third largest Stitched Rectangles Die to cut By The Bay Designer Paper, careful to choose one with a vertical line to mimic the sketch.
After gluing the designer paper in the middle of my card front, I created the letters for “LOVE.” Before running the Alphabet Dies and By The Bay Designer Paper through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, I attached a Foam Adhesive Sheet (1 3/4″ X 1 3/4″) to give the letters dimension. For added fun, I fussy cut a round shell to take the place of “O.”
“Love you to the beach & back,” is from the Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set, stamped in Starry Sky Ink on By The Bay Designer Paper, and cut with a Deckled Rectangles Die. I used two cuts to make it the desired size.
After adding a Flat Adhesive Backed Pearl to the sentiment, something was still missing. I had no idea what would happen when I started pulling on the Night Of Navy Bordered Ribbon, but it became a delightful surprise! Doesn’t it look like sea anemones? I glued the two pieces in place, and my beach, love, card was complete.
My January Host Code Gift
Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Faux Sea Glass Shapes in February, (150 adhesive-backed frosted shapes* 75 each size: 3 mm, 5 mm).
Clicking this shop button will take you to my store and automatically add my Host Code for January 2023.
Enjoy shopping the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog, and Free Sale-a-bration items! Click on the covers to see digital copies:
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
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