Jun 15, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Stampin’ Up’s! new 2020-2022 In Colors are gorgeous, and today’s card, for the Global Design Project, is using three of them.
Poppy “In Color”
It was simple to cut the poppy flower and leaves using the Poppy Moments Dies. The poppy frame was cut from Magenta Madness Cardstock, the flower center from Bumble Bee Cardstock, and the leaves from Just Jade Cardstock. Don’t you love the names?
I filled in the spaces on the poppy by using the “solid” die to cut one piece of Vellum, and glued the two together.
TIP: Match the poppy frame with the vellum before gluing, because if you move it afterwards, you’ll smear the glue.
To make the poppy “pop,” I gave it a white background of Whisper White Cardstock, embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder. This was layered on a Thick Whisper White card base.
The pretty strip beneath the poppy was made with an Ornate Layers Die, and provided a perfect spot for the sentiment. “Be strong, be happy, be you” is from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink.
The strip is “popped up” on Dimensionals, along with the “popped up” poppy! hee hee
Read about my June gifts:
“Whisper White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon features a crinkly texture. This flexible and soft craft ribbon is easy to work with. Tie it around cards, add it to tags, or use it for treat packaging. You can also dye this ribbon to customize the color for any project using our Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills or Stampin’ Blends (sold separately).” * 1/4″ * 10 yards
Just add my Host Code (TPYR7XQ2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of June, and I will send the ribbon to you in July.
This month’s drawing will be for one of the favorite stamp sets from Sale-A-Bration, The Gang’s All Meer. Cute, huh?Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in June. I’ll announce the winner July 1st.
Be sure to check out the new catalog that was just released June 3rd. You can click on the cover beneath my photo, which takes you to a page where you can download the PDF, and scroll through the 192 pages of delight.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit that includes $125.00 in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, plus FREE SHIPPING, plus SPECIAL JUNE BONUS of FREE BUNDLE OF YOUR CHOICE!!!!
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!
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Jun 8, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It’s always fun to CASE a designer, and today’s birthday card is a CASE of Krista Frattin’s birthday card. I’m naming this “birthday card for all,” because I think it’s appropriate for male, female, young, or younger.
Birthday card for all
I began with a Sahara Sand card base, topped with a layer of Sahara Sand Cardstock. This layer was cut with an Ornate Layers Die, and then embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
A second Ornate Layers Die was used to cut the horizontal strip from Peaceful Poppies Designer Paper.
The focal point, circle, was cut from Whisper White Cardstock, using a Painted Labels Die, which you see in the first picture.
“Happy Birthday,” from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set, was stamped in Balmy Blue Ink, before placing the circle on Dimensionals.
The last detail was adding some Woven Threads Sequins, along with retired, gold star sequins. And, there you have a very “easy to make” birthday card.
Read about my June gifts:
“Whisper White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon features a crinkly texture. This flexible and soft craft ribbon is easy to work with. Tie it around cards, add it to tags, or use it for treat packaging. You can also dye this ribbon to customize the color for any project using our Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills or Stampin’ Blends (sold separately).” * 1/4″ * 10 yards
Just add my Host Code (TPYR7XQ2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of June, and I will send the ribbon to you in July.
This month’s drawing will be for one of the favorite stamp sets from Sale-A-Bration, The Gang’s All Meer. Cute, huh?Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in June. I’ll announce the winner July 1st.
Be sure to check out the new catalog that was just released June 3rd. You can click on the cover beneath my photo, which takes you to a page where you can download the PDF, and scroll through the 192 pages of delight.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit that includes $125.00 in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, plus FREE SHIPPING, plus SPECIAL JUNE BONUS of FREE BUNDLE OF YOUR CHOICE!!!!
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Thanks for stopping by! Come join in the fun, and CASE the designer.
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Jun 1, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Can you believe, it’s the first of June?! I get to announce the winner of May’s drawing for the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set and Small Bloom Punch:
Congratulations, Roxanne! It will be in the mail, so watch for it.
The excitement doesn’t end in May, so keep scrolling to see my new Host Code gift, and drawing for June.
Today’s card is all about flowers, because “floral” is the theme at Global Design Project, #GDP243.
I’m also sharing with TGIF’s “vellum die cuts” challenge.
Vellum Poppies
I love the Poppy Moments Dies, so I used two to cut flower frames from Whisper White Cardstock. Then, I used two dies to cut vellum that fit the shapes of the frames. A tiny bit of glue was used to attach them together, and I added Dimensionals to the centers.
For the background, I cut a piece of the new, gorgeous, Forever Greenery Designer Paper with an Ornate Layers Die. Isn’t the detailed edge fabulous?
The shiny gold is from the new Forever Gold Laser-Cut Designer Paper. This intricate branch is amazing! I used a border from the DSP to cut the poppy centers (Poppy Moments Dies) and “welcome” (Well Written Dies).
TIP: A very, very, very light touch of Tombow Liquid Glue holds the branch in place. Avoid touching the gold with gluey fingers, because it will leave a smudge. Ask me how I know, LOL.
The card base is Pretty Peacock, and I embossed the front with my new, favorite embossing folder, Tasteful Textiles.
This card will be welcoming one of my new team members. If you’ve thought about joining Stampin’ Up! for the discount and other benefits, I’ll tell you a secret: June will be the month to join! Tune in June 3rd, this Wednesday, when the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live (everyone gets to order) and I’ll fill you in on the details.
Are you ready to see this month’s Host Code Gift?
“Whisper White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon features a crinkly texture. This flexible and soft craft ribbon is easy to work with. Tie it around cards, add it to tags, or use it for treat packaging. You can also dye this ribbon to customize the color for any project using our Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills or Stampin’ Blends (sold separately).” * 1/4″ * 10 yards
Just add my Host Code (TPYR7XQ2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of June, and I will send the ribbon to you in July.
This month’s drawing will be for one of the favorite stamp sets from Sale-A-Bration, The Gang’s All Meer. Cute, huh?Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in June. I’ll announce the winner July 1st.
Thanks for stopping by! I’m so excited to see what June has in store for us!
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May 25, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve been asked to join the Global Design Project’s Design Team! I’ve been participating in their challenges for three years, and have received tremendous inspiration from the designers.
The challenges begin every Monday morning, and I hope to see you join in the fun! Isn’t this week’s sketch inspiring? Clicking on this sketch will take you to the site where you can see the other designer’s samples, and then, you can enter your project in the gallery.
For my first project as a designer, I wanted to give you a “sneak peek” of the new Birds & Branches Bundle. If you like birds on cards, you are going to love this bundle. You can order (June 3rd) the stamps and dies separately, but I recommend the bundle, because you’ll save 10%. You can see both options in my Product List below.
I used this die to cut from Thick Whisper White Cardstock, and snipped some branches, so more of the pretty Forever Greenery DSP would show through the circle.
Bird’s little hello
The circle die is amazing! I cut the circle from the middle of 5 1/4″ X 4″ Whisper White Cardstock, and then embossed it with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder.
Next, I cut the Forever Greenery DSP a spec smaller, and glued the two together. This was glued to a Soft Sea Foam card base.
I stamped my bird with two stamps, one on top of the other, in Pretty Peacock Ink and Shaded Spruce Ink, and used the Birds & More Die for cutting. Before placing him on his perch, I stamped his feet in Early Espresso Ink on the Forever Greenery DSP.
“A little hello” is from the Itty Bitty greetings Stamp Set, stamped in Garden Green Ink, and cut with the Classic Label Punch.
Thanks so much for stopping by. My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me!
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, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
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May 19, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It’s so much fun playing with the new Stampin’ Up! products! Today’s friendship card features a branch from Forever Flourishing Dies. This is part of the Forever Fern Bundle that includes the Forever Fern Stamp Set. You can see all of them in my Product List below, available for purchase June 3rd. Keep in mind that ordering the bundle gives you a 10% savings.
If you can’t wait until June 3rd, you can join my team, and put them in your Starter Kit! Click here to JOIN.
Forever Fern Hello
I began by stamping the splotch from the Waterfront StampSet in Blushing Bride Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. I “stamped off” the splotch twice, and stamped the dots full strength. Can you see the images I used?
Next, I stamped the same splotch on Whisper White Cardstock with Soft Sea Foam Ink, and used the Forever Flourishing Die for cutting the branch.
“Hello” is from the Forever Fern Stamp Set, stamped in Pretty Peacock Ink , and cut with an Ornate Frames Die. The little hole in the die-cut was perfect for tying Baker’s Twine.
I adhered my art piece to a Soft Sea Foam card base, and my Forever Fern sneak peek was complete.
My layout was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch.
And, the colors are from Global Design Project.
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!
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May 15, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It’s time for another masculine birthday card!
Argyle Birthday
I think guys like gray, so I chose Smoky Slate for the card base. Then, I added a 1 1/2″ X 5 1/4″ strip of Smoky Slate to the Whisper White Cardstock layer. For some reason, guys also seem to like argyle (think socks), so I embossed the strip with the Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder.
“Happy Birthday” is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set, stamped in Melon Mambo Ink, and cut with a Painted Labels Die. Don’t you love this circular die-cut?
The confetti was made with a Dino Die and three colors of cardstock scraps: Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo, and Pool Party. The Dino Die cut out a bunch of little triangles, and I adhered them with pin dots of Liquid Glue. Thinking men can deal with some shine, I added three silver, sequin, stars.
I was inspired by Global Design Project.
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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