Today’s card is a “stepped up” version of Saturday’s card, which was Amazing Thanks for casual crafters. This version is for avid crafters, which calls for additional supplies, and is even more challenging. My supplies are in the Product List below.

I began by stamping the same three colors (Mango Melody, Parakeet Party, Flirty Flamingo), across Basic White Cardstock, cut with the largest Stitched Rectangles Die. The inking was done with the same splotch stamp from Perched In A Tree, as the first and second cards.

Avid Crafter

After stamping, I used the smallest, square, Stylish Shapes Die to cut three holes across the layer. Then, I attached the layer with LOTS of Dimensionals on a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

Next, I stamped the splotch a second time, and used a Country Wreaths die to cut a bow from each color, and glued the bows with their corresponding squares.

The sentiment, “warmest wishes,” from the Through It Together Stamp Set, was stamped in Memento Black Ink, cut with a Stylish Shapes Die, and glued in place. The last detail was adding three Fine Sparkle Gems.

I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.

This is Thursday’s #simplestamping card for beginners, and clicking on it will take you to the original blog post.

This is Saturday’s card for casual crafters, and clicking on it will take you to the original blog post.

My September Host Code Gift

Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you a “Mystery Envelope” in October. It will contain unused, Stampin’ Up! Products, with a value of at least $50.00, in a Priority Mail Envelope, and I pay the shipping! 

Stampin’ Up! is offering six new die sets to coordinate with current stamp sets for the month of September. The promotion is aptly named Perfect Partners, and the dies are available in a bundle with the stamp set, or separately.

Stampin’ Up! has another exciting promotion the month of September! Every Wednesday, (9/8, 9/15, 9/22) there will be weekly deals announced; click here to go to my store, where you will find them. You can click on the revolving banner, or “specials” at the top/left of the page, then September Weekly Deals.

This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit:  Contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. Also, it coordinates with the upcoming November Paper Pumpkin Kit and North Pole Sacks Add-On!

We’re getting ready to go to the Rady Shell. It’s Disco Inferno night with the San Diego Symphony.

I always appreciate you visiting, and hope you’ve had a great summer!

Product List