Help Me Grow for Pals Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month’s Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop is all about the men in our lives, because they deserve handmade cards too! Whether you’re creating for a dad, husband, son, grandson, brother, or friend, this hop is packed with ideas to help you craft something special. 

Men like to be outside, and many enjoy gardening, so I chose the Help Me Grow Bundle.

By Su Mohr for Pals Blog Hop; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Help Me Grow Bundle, Wood Grain Wonders DSP; #helpmegrow #woodgrainwonders #gardening #masculinecards #masculine #palsbloghop #thankyoucards #handmadecards #handcrafted #cardmaking #stampinup

Help Me Grow

 

I began by cutting the green plants, with Help Me Grow Dies, from two different designer papers: Splendid Autumn and Lovely Blossoms. Using designer paper is an easy way to add variation in color, and texture.

 

Next, I used a Blending Brush to apply Timid Tiger Ink to Basic White Cardstock. Then, I used a Help Me Grow Die to cut the clay pot, and placed it on Dimensionals. The pot has a slit for the plants to fit inside!

 

For the background, this bundle works well with Wood Grain Wonder Designer Paper in its wonderful shades of brown. The Early Espresso shade, 3 3/34 X 5″, is layered with a Crumb Cake shade 1/8″ smaller. The “dirt,” in a Pecan Pie shade, was layered along the bottom, cut with a Help Me Grow die at the top. Then, the layers were glued to a Crumb Cake card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. 

“Thanks” is from the Help Me Grow Stamp Set. I stamped it in Early Espresso Ink on a Basic Beige shade of Wood Grain Wonders DSP, and used a Help Me Grow die for cutting. Isn’t the sign cute?

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope my project inspired you to create something special for the guys in your life. Be sure to continue along the hop for even more inspiration from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals. Next month will be Flowers in Bloom, so mark your calendars!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Su Mohr.   ***YOU ARE HERE***
  2. Windy Ellard
  3. Rae Burnet
  4. Peggy Noe
  5. Debbie Mageed
  6. Stesha Bloodhart
  7. Tricia Chuba
  8. Sue Jackson
  9. Beth McCullough
  10. Lisa Ann Bernard

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Lovely Arrangements Fun Fold for the Pals Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month’s Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop is all about Birthday Celebrations. Whether you love bright and playful designs, elegant birthday greetings, or quick and simple projects, you’ll find plenty of inspiration along the hop.

For this month’s birthday card, I created a  triple fold-out, Fun Fold. 

By Su Mohr for Pals Blog Hop; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Lovely Arrangements Bundle, Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper; #lovelyarrangements #lovelyblossoms #handmadecards'handcrafted #stampinup #palsblog hop #birthdaycards #funfold

Lovely Arrangements Fun Fold

 

I began with a Crumb Cake card base, 4 1/4″ X 11″. Then, I scored on the 11″ side: 2 1/2″, 3 3/4″, 6 3/4″, and 8 1/4″, and burnished the score lines (mountain/valley, mountain/valley). Next, I cut three pieces of Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper (Secret Sea pattern): front panel 3 1/8″ X 4″, middle panel 4″ X 4″, and back panel 2 1/4″ X 4″. Then, I cut Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper for the first two panels, and Basic White Cardstock for the third panel, 1/8″ smaller.  After gluing these together, I glued  the panels to the folds, as shown. I was careful not to add glue to the portion that remains “free.” 

 

To decorate the front panel, I used Lovely Arrangements Dies to cut Basic White Cardstock, and Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper. After cutting, I attached the “trellis” with Dimensionals, and glued the leaves in place.

 

“Happy Birthday’ is from the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set. I stamped it in Secret Sea Ink,  and used a Lovely Arrangements label die, for cutting. Then, I used a second, Lovely Arrangements label die to cut Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper, glued the two together, and glued the sentiment in place.  The third panel is ready for a personal, birthday message with a simple decoration of die-cut leaves.

 

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog, and enjoy the great ideas. Next month we’re creating projects for the guys, young and old, in our lives. You won’t want to miss it!

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  1. Beth McCullough
  2. Stesha Bloodhart
  3. Peggy Noe
  4. Debbie Mageed
  5. Windy Ellard
  6. Lisa Ann Bernard
  7. Su Mohr.   ***YOU ARE HERE***
  8. Sue Jackson
  9. Tricia Chuba

 

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Endless Love Fun Fold with Sneak Peeks

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This month, we’re speaking the Language of Love! If you’re craving inspiration and a good excuse to break out your favorite craft supplies, you’re in the right place. This hop is all about sharing the love through handmade cards and paper crafts, and the Pals can’t wait to inspire you with beautiful creations made using Stampin’ Up! products.

For this month’s blog hop, I’m giving you some sneak peeks, plus Endless Love, on a “fun fold” design. The Endless Love Bundle is current, and the new products will be available March 3.

By Su Mohr for Pals Blog Hop; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Endless Love, Paradise Garden, Garden Poetry DSP, Help Me Grow Dies; #endlesslove #helpmegrow #gardenpoetry #valentine #hearts #funfold #cardmaking #handmadecards #handcrafted #stampinup

Fun Fold Heart

 

I began with a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I cut two inches off the front, and embossed the 2 1/4″ front flap with the new, Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder.

 

Next, I used an Endless Love Die to cut three hearts. Two were cut from the new, Garden Poetry Designer Paper, and one from Basic White Cardstock. I love the watercolor patterns in the Garden Poetry Designer Paper.

 

I glued half of a DSP heart to the front flap, and backed it with a second heart, lining up the holes. After gluing Garden Party DSP (4″ X 5 1/4″) to the inside, I lined up the white heart, and glued it in place. Then, I used Endless Love dies to cut “XOXO” from DSP, and glued them in place.

 

To complete the front, I chose the sentiment, “today and always,” from the Endless Love Stamp Set. I stamped it in Memento Black Ink and used an Endless Love Die for cutting. Then, I used a new, Help Me Grow Die to cut a branch from Basic White Cardstock, and glued it as if it’s growing through the hole in the sentiment label. As a final touch, I  attached three, Iridescent Pearls.

 

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop from blog to blog and soak up every lovely, heart-filled idea along the way. And don’t stop there! Next month we’re celebrating all things Birthday Celebrations, and it’s going to be a party you won’t want to miss. Be sure to mark your calendar and hop along with us!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Stesha Bloodhart
  2. Su Mohr.   ***YOU ARE HERE***
  3. Debbie Mageed
  4. Lisa Ann Bernard
  5. Rae Burnet
  6. Windy Ellard
  7. Sue Jackson
  8. Tricia Chuba
  9. Peggy Noe
  10. Beth McCullough

 

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Endless Love for a Happy Day

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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month’s theme is “Something New.” If you’re looking for inspiration and a reason to play with your craft supplies, this hop is for you! The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the participant’s blogs can be found at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!

Today’s card is featuring new products I’ve highlighted in bold letters. The card base is 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, in a beautiful blue color, Azure Afternoon. I layered it with White Willow Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, and gave it texture with the Eyelet Embossing Folder.

By Su Mohr for TGIF; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Endless Love Bundle, Easter Time Mix & Match Ephemera, Love Notes Mix & Match DSP, Gallery Blooms Dies, Eyelet Embossing Folder; #eastertime #lovenotes #endlesslove #eyeletembossing #galleryblooms #handmadecards #cardmaking #stampinup

Happy Day in Azure Afternoon

 

Next, I created the frame using a Gallery Blooms Die to cut gingham, Love Notes Mix & Match Designer Paper. Then, I cut a second frame from White Willow Cardstock, and glued the two together. I did this to make the frame sturdier for raising on Dimensionals, and to prevent a red “glow” from the reverse side of the gingham paper.

 

To decorate the frame, I used  Endless Love Stamps to stamp a heart and “Happy Day” in Azure Afternoon Ink on White Willow Cardstock. After stamping, I used an Endless Love Die for cutting. The watering can is from Easter Time Mix & Match Ephemera. Both were glued to the frame before attaching the entire piece to the card front on Dimensionals. To complete the design, I used an Endless Love Die to cut the small heart from the Love Notes Mix & Match gingham paper, and attached it with a Dimensional. 

 

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog, and enjoy seeing new products in action. Next month we’re creating for the “Language of Love” theme. You won’t want to miss it!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Peggy Noe
  2. Debbie Mageed
  3. Karen Hallam
  4. Beth McCullough
  5. Lisa Ann Bernard
  6. Su Mohr.   ***YOU ARE HERE***
  7. Rae Burnet
  8. Tricia Chuba
  9. Stesha Bloodhart
  10. Sue Jackson

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Snowflake Flap Fold for Pals Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the Pals have been busy creating cozy, frosty, whimsical card ideas and paper crafts for our Winter Wonderland theme, using our favorite Stampin’ Up! goodies. Each project brings a different twist, and if you’re looking for inspiration, this hop is for you!

I began my Winter card by stamping Delicate Pines snowflakes in Balmy Blue Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and used their dies for cutting. A three-piece snowflake was layered, with Dimensionals, on the card front, and a two-piece snowflake was glued flat, on the inside.

By Su Mohr for Pals Blog Hop; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Delicate Pines Stamp Set, Delicate Pines Dies, Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP, Textured Notes Dies; #snowflakes #funfold #flapfold #palsbloghop #elegantpinesnowflakes #delicatepines #stampinup #cardmaking #handmadecards #diy #wintercards #smooshingtechnique

Snowflake Flap Fold

 

The “Flap Fold” with created with Thick Basic White Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 4 1/4″, scored at 3″. For the background, I used the “smooshing” technique. This was done by stamping a Balmy Blue Ink pad on the Stampin’ Glass Mat. Then, I spritzed the ink with water, and dabbed Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/4″ X 4″ in the watered ink. After letting it dry, under the weight of a large Acrylic Block, I cut two pieces with the fourth largest Textured Notes Die. One was glued to the front flap, and one on the exposed “inside.” 

 

Next, I cut leaves and pinecones from the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Paper. I layered the leaves for thickness, and glued them in place, prior to attaching the snowflakes. Then, the pinecones were tucked in place.

 

I used the same Textured Notes Die to cut a third piece from Basic White Cardstock for the inside. I was careful to match the “inside” snowflake to the “front” snowflake while gluing, so it is hidden when the card is closed.

 

The sentiment, “warmest Winter wishes,” is from the Delicate Pines Stamp Set. I stamped it in Pretty Peacock Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used the smallest Textured Notes Die for cutting, and glued it in place. After adding some Traditional Sparkling Sequins, my card was complete.

 

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and enjoy every beautifully frosty idea.
And stick around — next month we’re creating for the “Something New” theme, and you won’t want to miss it!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  3. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot
  4. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  5. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  6. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  7. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  8. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  9. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  10. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  11. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  12. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs

 

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A Child Is Born Fun Fold for Pals Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! Ready to sprinkle some holiday magic into your crafting this season?This month’s theme, Season’s Greetings, is all about celebrating the joy of handmade creations. The Stampin’ Pretty Pals have come together to share festive cards and paper craft ideas using our favorite Stampin’ Up! products — each project designed to inspire your creativity and help you capture the spirit of the season.

I used just one stamp set, and one die set, for today’s Fun Fold card: A Child Is Born, and Everyday Arches. The basic design of my Fun Fold card is a Z Fold, with arches added to the card base.

 

By Su Mohr for Pals Blog Hop; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Everyday Arches Dies, #everydayarches  #funfolds #funfoldsbloghop #christmascard #holidaycard #arches #handmadecards #handcrafted #stampinup #cardmaking

“For unto us a child is born”

 

This Z Fold card base was cut from Basic White Cardstock,12″ X 2 3/4″, scored at 4″ and 8 “. Then, I used the largest Everyday Arches Die to cut three arches from Basic White Cardstock, and glued them to the Z fold card base. Here’s a view of the back.

 

Next, I used the second largest, Everyday Arches Die, to cut three arches from designer paper. For the first panel, I stamped the nativity scene in Secret Sea Ink on Country Woods Designer Paper. Before gluing it to the card base, I stamped “For unto us a child is born.” This picture shows the folded card, ready to fit in our Medium Envelope.

 

The second panel was cut from Peaceful Garden Designer Paper, layered with Basic White Cardstock, cut with the sixth largest Everyday Arches Die. Before gluing, I stamped it in Secret Sea Ink with “When they saw the star they rejoiced,” and the stars. The third panel is also Peaceful Garden Designer Paper, layered with Basic White Cardstock, cut with the eighth largest Everyday Arches Die, and stamped “O come let us adore Him.”

 

I hope today’s project sparked some holiday cheer and crafting inspiration! There’s so much more to see — keep the fun going by following the lineup below to visit the rest of the Pals. And be sure to join us next month when we create our own Winter Wonderland!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  3. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  4. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  5. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  6. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  7. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  8. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  9. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art.   ***YOU ARE HERE***
  10. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  11. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  12. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’

 

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Happy Holidays!

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