Handmade Egret Greeting Card- Create One for Your Greeting Card Box

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Handmade Egret Greeting Card

Create a handmade Egret greeting card with the Lilly Pad set and the Lakeside Framelits. There are many greeting card possibilities with this bundle so, let your imagination go wild.

handmade egret greeting card

Recipe

Stamps:Lilypad Lake.

Inks:Memento Tuxedo Black, Blueberry Bush, Old Olive.

Paper:Whisper White, Blueberry Bush, Old Olive,  2018-2020 In Colors Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Lakeside Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Seaside Embossing Folder, Light Smoky Slate Blends, Old Olive Light Blends, Daffodil Delight Light & Dark Blends, Pool Party Lights Blends, Cherry Cobbler Light Blends, Pumpkin Pie Light Blends, Crumb Cake Light Blends, Calypso Coral Ribbon.

This card is relatively easy to create, so it took no time at all to put together.  When I create a card using new stamps and framelits, I generally CASE the current catalogues.  Doing this allows me to get the feel of the stamps and how I may use them in the future.

Egret Greeting Card

Now that I have created this card I can move on to other ideas such as silhouettes.  I can see a black egret along with black lilies in the water against a beautiful sunset.  Other ways to use this stamp set is to do a watercolored or washed background.  Want to create clouds? Use the Pattern Party Decorative Masks and the White Embossing Paste.

Egrets reside in both freshwater and saltwater locations.  They tend to nest in areas with other egrets and build their nests in large trees.  They live in warm, tropical climates like Florida.  I first  saw an egret when cruising the Panama Canal a few years ago.

If you want to try your hand at creating a handmade egret greeting card, you can purchase your supplies on my ONLINE Store.

As always, if you have questions regarding this card or anything else stamping related please email me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

 

Serene Garden Birthday Card With Unique Layers

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Serene Garden Birthday Card and Embossing Mats

Create this Serene Garden Birthday card using a new stamp set, new dies and a new tool.  Try the new Big Shot Embossing Mats.  With these mats you can emboss easily using Framelits, Edgelits and Thinlits.

I am a big fan of using your tools in new ways and now Stampin’ Up! has made it easier. Not only can you embossing with dies but you can die cut using the die and then emboss if your die has decorative ejection holes.Serene Gard Birthday Card

Recipe For Birthday Card

Stamps: Serene Garden, Detailed Love.

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Mint Macaron.

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Soft Seafoam.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Garden Scene Framelits Dies, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Banner Triple Punch, Big Shot Embossing Mats, Glitter Enamel Dots, Pink Pirouette Blends Duo, Calypso Coral Blends Duo, Light Crumb Cake Blends,  Blends Color Lifter, Enamel Glitter Dots..

 

Serene Garden Birthday

Stamp the leaves, and flowers Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Whisper White.  Color with the blends and die cut the flowers. Place on the panel.

Stamp “Happy Birthday” on Macaron Mist and punch with the Banner Triple Punch.  Attach to card front  and attach ribbon around the panel.  Give the flowers dimension by popping them with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finally, attach panel over the embossed card front and enjoy your handy work. Send your card to a birthday person so they can enjoy as well.

Embossing Mats

Your favorite Framelits, Thinlits, and Edgelits dies can do more when paired with the Embossing Mats. Use with dies that have decorative ejection holes for additional embossing. Or use with cutting dies to emboss instead of cut. Includes Impressions Pad, thin silicone rubber mat, and thick silicone rubber mat.

serene garden birthday

However, with new products, there is sometimes a learning curve.  Yes, these mats require a different Big Shot Sandwich.

There are instructions that come in the package with the Embossing Mats.  However, they may be confusing.  I played around with some instructions that  Sharon Armstrong developed.  Please read the instructions in the package or print off the ones in this post.  So, you can two options for the sandwiches.  I would suggest that you play with the mats until you are comfortable with the instructions.

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As the embossing on the Whisper White is difficult to see, I embossed a piece of Bermuda Bay so that the impressions show.

serene garden birthday

Watch for a video showing the ways to use the embossing mats.

I am sure that this stamp set and matching framelits will be a popular set this year.  Get it early, save 10% on the bundle and use it all year long.

So, create a Serene Garden birthday card and people will say “how did you do that”.

Product List – Click on Image to Shop This Item.

Serene Garden Photopolymer Bundle

Create a Sweet Birthday Card for a 2-year old with Bella and Friends

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Create a Sweet Birthday Card

Create a sweet Birthday card for a 2-year old with Bella and Friends stamp set.  The stamp set is great for babies, toddlers and yes, even adolescents and adults.  Yeh, a stamp set that goes from young to whenever you want to stop using it.

I did CASE this card from the new 2018/19 Annual Catalogue. Did you know the catalogue is a great source of inspiration when the creativity well runs dry?   Hve you tried the Embossing Pastes?  They come in 3 different colors such as the Shimmery White which as subtle sparkles and the basic White that dries to a mat finish.  Use any Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills to dye either Embossing Pastes. The 3rd Embossing Paste is silvery and dries to a shiny finish.  I would not recommend adding ink to the Sliver Embossing Paste, but if you are adventurous, you may want to try it.

Sweet Birthday Card

Recipe

Stamps: Bella and Friends, Birthday Delivery.

Inks:Early Espresso, Basic Black.

Paper: Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay, Picture Perfect Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Lemon Lime Twist 3/8″ mini-striped Ribbon, White Embossing Paste, Pattern Party Decorative Mask, Whisper White Baker’s Twine.

Stamp the balloons with black ink on designer series paper and use the Birthday Friends Framelits Dies.  Stamp and fussy cut Bella …yes, you are reading correctly. Mount Bella in amongst the clouds, group the balloons and dangle a piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine from each balloon and extend to Bella’s paws.

Sweet Birthday Card

Use the other images in the stamp set to create a sweet birthday card.  If you need products to create this project, you can find what you need on My ONLINE STORE.

 

Create a Shaker Birthday Card for a Birthday Boy

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Create a Shaker Birthday Card

A shaker birthday card is sure to delight any boy on his birthday!  For a 10 year old, it can be difficult to find the right card that is not too young and not too old.

So, to be on the safe side, the card would be a colourful shaker card.

Shaker Birthday Card

Recipe

Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday.

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Grapefruit Grove, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist.

Paper:Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Window Sheets, Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Sequins, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Layering Squares Framelits, Bermuda Bay Thick Baker’s Twine, Foam Adhesive Stripes.

A Few Details

Using the Layering Squares Framelits with the Big Shot makes the creating a shaker card very easy. Cut a frame by nexting a large framelit and a smaller framelit.  The size of the frame will depend on the size differences between the 2 framelits.

Cut the window sheet with the large layering square framelit that is used to cut the frame above.

If you choose, you can select a background for the sequins and cut that square the same size as the window sheet. For the background, I chose the paper with the candles.

Attach the shaker background to the card, and pile the sequins in the middle of the background. Attach the window sheet to the frame with glue dots.  Add Foam Adhesive Stripes around the Window Sheet underside.  Try not to get any sequins against the Foam Adhesive Stripes.  If you do, the sequins will not shake freely.  Attach the window sheet to the background paper.

Finally, complete the remainder of the card with different elements in the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set.

Create your own shaker birthday card for someone you know will enjoy shaking it on their birthday.

Click on any of the images below and you wll be taken to my ONLINE Store where you can purchase the supplies to create your own shaker card.

Product List

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Window Sheets

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

Foam Adhesive Strips

 

 

 

 

Tranquil Textures Provides Serenity and The Sea

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Tranquil Textures Suite

The Tranquil Textures Suite gives us beautiful papers, stamps and die cuts.  This new suite has endless possibilities for your creative projects.

The Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper is what attracted me to this suite.  The package has 12 sheets (2 of 6 designs).  Each sheet has 2 designs.  The prints are beautiful and you need to make a choice!  Oh no!

Tranquil SuiteRecipe

Stamps: Sea of Textures.

Inks: Shaded Spruce, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Fresh Fig.

Paper: Whisper White, Thick, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White, Petal Pink, Fresh Fig, Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Under The Sea Framelits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Night of Navy Medium Baker’s Twine, Stamparatus.

Along with cards and scrapbooks, try creating 3-D projects.  One project that I think of quickly is an undersea garden using the Clear Tiny Treat Boxes.  You can always hide a small gift in amongst the different elements, such as the coral, sand dollars, grasses and beads.

Hmmm, I think I just talked myself into a project.

Tips

  • Ink the net-look stamp with Crumb Cake ink and randomly stamp the Thick Whisper White cardstock.  In fact, I included a portion of the back of the card to give interest.
  • After stamping the background, use the Stamparatus to line up the long grass stamp.  Ink the stamp with Shaded Spruce ink.  Love the Stamparatus!
  • After stamping and attaching the papers down the center front, start to die cut several of the designs.  Arrange the elements as to your liking.

Tranquil Textures

Have fun with this suite and it will not disappoint you.  I am so enamored with this suite, I think a class needs to be designed.

If you have questions, regarding my classes, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.comand I will happily get back to you!

 

Embossed Fathers Day Card With a Stamped Surprise

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Embossed Fathers Day Card

Create an embossed Fathers Day card with a surprise element. Did you know that you can stamp on the Textured Embossing Folders?  This technique incorporates the stamped image into the embossed background.

Father’s Day happens on the 3rd Sunday of June in Canada.  So I am getting ready to celebrate my father.  At 95, I am fortunate to celebrate another Father’s Day with him.

One of the questions asked is ‘which side of the embossing folder do I stamp on’?   If you look close at the embossing folder, you will notice  the “SIZZIX” label.   Inside the embossing folder, stamp the image on this side.  Stamp the image on the folder’s right hand side.

Embossed Fathers Day Crd

Recipe

Stamps: Guy Greetings.

Ink: StaZon Jet Black, Soft Suede.

Paper: Thick Very Vanilla,, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Wood Texture Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Woodland Embossing Folder, 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon, Linen Thread, True Gentlemen Buttons.

Embossed Fathers Day Card

Create this card using the technique for any masculine card.  It is sure to please the one who receives it. Unfortunately, this stamp set is retired at the end of June.  I guess that we need to let go of the stamps that we have used over the past several years.

The Woodland Textured Embossing Folder is still in the current catalogue, so if you don’t have the stamp set, try another set like the Animal Outing.  Can you image the Giraffe peeking between the the trees?

Lastly, the Burlap ribbon is attached to the Wood Texture Designer Series Paper, the Linen Thread tied in a bow and the True Gentlemen Button attached.

Give the Embossed Fathers Day card a try.  If you need any supplies, visit my ONLINE STORE.

Craving Stamping Techniques Join My Email List Before The First Tuesday of the Month.

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Craving Stamping Techniques?

Are you craving stamping techniques?  Sometimes we want something different for our cards, gifts and/or scrapbooking pages.  Well, I can show you how that can happen.  JOIN my email list.

Each month, everyone on my email list receives the Simply Said with Karen newsletter. Yes, it is an exclusive list and if you are not on the list, then you don’t receive the newsletter.

In the month newsletter, you receive a card project, a scrapbook page or a 3-D or gift item. In addition, a stamping technique comes each month for you to recreate.  To keep you up to date on any promotions, or happenings in the Stampin’ Up! world, from time to time,I will send out interim newsletters.

Craving Stamping Techniques

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A Free Gift

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As soon as you “hit the SUBMIT button”, you are on my list.  You will receive a Thank You to your inbox with links to the Free Gift, access to the latest Simply Said With Karen Newsletter, and a series of emails with ideas for greeting card design elements.

Your Free Gift, is a video tutorial featuring the The Swan Lake stamp set from Stampin’ Up!.   The video tutorial shows you how to do the Masking Technique, Watercolouring and the Reflection Technique. Although this stamp set has retired, you can easily substitute the stamp set for another one.  For example, The Crafting Forever stamp would be great for the masking technique, or combine two stamps such as the Peaceful Place stamp and the Beautiful You stamp sets.  Use these two stamp sets for the water colored technique.  Finally, the Lilypad Lake stamp set is great for the Reflection Technique.

The Peaceful Place stamp set and the Lilypad stamp set is not available until June 1st, however, you can purchase the Beautiful You and the Crafting Forever stamp set today.

Product List

Beautiful You Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Crafting Forever Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Crafting Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Beautiful Colorful Daisies Are A Sure Sign Of Spring in a Garden or on a Card

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Beautiful Colorful Daisies

Do you like beautiful colorful Daisies?  Do you have a favorite color that you like to grow in your garden?  The Delightful Daisy stamp set from Stampin’ Up! is one that you will use over and over again.

Beautiful Colorful Daisies

Delightful Daisy Recipe

Stamps: Daisy Delight, Celebrations (retired).

Inks: Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White,  Grapefruit Grove, Powder Pink.

Accessories: Big Shot Dies Cutting Machine, Squares Layering Framelits, Daisy Punch, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Gold Faceted Gems, 1/2″ Lace Trim.

Beautiful Colorful Daisies

How-To

A few details on the creation of this card to help you out if you wish to copy.  And, feel free to copy.

  • Use Grapefruit Grove ink on the Daisy stamp and create your background.  Stamp randomly on the Grapefruit Grove cardstock. Try not to overlap the stamp images.  Stamp the center of the daisy with Pineapple Punch ink.
  • Stamp 2 daisies on the Powder Pink cardstock and punch with the Daisy Punch.  Layer the two Daisies so that the petals are overlapping.  This gives the illusion of a fuller  daisy. Using the Powder Pink cardstock gives less contrast between the paper and the ink and creates a softer flower.
  • Cut 2 squares with the largest Stitched Shapes framelits.  Use a smaller framelit from the Squares Layering Framelits, place on the square  to create the border.  Attach to card front.
  • Stamp the leaves with Color Me Clover ink and fussy cut.
  • Tie a bow with the 1/2″ Lace Trim and attach behind Daisy.  Attach Daisy and leave to card front.
  • Stamp a sentiment on a Whisper White banner with Grapefruit Grove ink.  I used a Mother’s Day greeting, however, use a greeting of your choice.  Sponge around the edges with Grapefruit Grove.

The stamp set is available in the current catalogue, however, the inks are from the new 2018/19 Annual Catalogue that is current starting June 1st.

This is the last week to order from the 2017/18 Annual Catalogue.  Check the Retirement List to see if there is anything that still remains on your Wishlist. You can also send me an email to order the products for you.

So, even if you do not have a garden, you can create a beautiful colorful daisies on a card.

Why You Need to Add Waterfront Stamp Set To Your Next Order

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Add Waterfront Stamp Set To Your Next Order

Guess how many different cards you will get when add Waterfront stamp set to your next order. You can create cards with mountain scenes and/or beach scenes and they will look like watercolor masterpieces.

Add Waterfront stamp setRecipe Waterfront Card

Stamps: Waterfront, Thoughtful Banners.

Inks: Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Memento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda Bay, Wisteria Wonder,  Whisper White Craft.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Basic Gray, Watercolor, Vellum.

Accessories: Banner Triple punch, Gray Satin Ribbon.

There are several places to find inspiration for cards using the Waterfront stamp.  Amanda Bates inspired me to create this card. However, all you really need is a scenic picture and an eye for colour.

Add Waterfront StampAchieve the Look

Use a combination of Night of Navy and Tuxedo Black to stamp the mountains on the cards right hand side. Also,  change the direction of the mountain stamp to achieve different textures and heights.  The mountains on the left are a combination of Tuxedo Black and Wisteria Wonder.  Use Wisteria Wonder ink and stamp off  to achieve a lighter color which makes the mountains appear further away.

The water is a combination of Tuxedo Black and Night of Navy.  Create the sky by adding Soft Sky ink to a block and stamp above where the horizon line appears. To accent the shoreline, leave a bit of white watercolor paper between the mountains and the water. Create a reflection of the mountains on the water.  Create the forest in the foreground, with the tree stamp and Tuxedo Black ink.  Stamp as many trees as you like to give the illusion of an old growth forest. Finally, ink the

add waterfront stamp set

Here is a picture that is very similar to the scene in this card. When you use a picture for inspiration, look for the various colors and the nuances.  For example, the mountains appear to have a dark gray or blue shades.  The smaller mountains look like the Pacific Point ink. Turning your stamps in different direction also add to the formation of the scene.

add watercolor stamp setAdd Waterfront stamp set to your next order and you will not be disappointed with the variety of cards you can create.

 

Favorite Mothers Day Verse – What Is Your Favorite

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My Favorite Mothers Day Verse

Do you have a favorite Mothers Day verse that you use for your Mother’s Day cards?   I don’t have any particular Mother’s Day verse, however, I try to fit the verse to the person.

My Mom is very special having been on this earth for more that 93 Years.  Can you imagine the changes she has seen over the 9 decades?  Mom has always been there for the family and friends.  There are many times that I called on her to help me out and she always did it willingly.  She has 3 great grandchildren that are the apple of her eye.  It’s a special relationship as many of us do not have the opportunity to know our great grandparents,

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

This card is uses the Share What You Love Bundle.  This suite is available in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue, however, you don’t have to wait until June 1st to purchase the bundle.  You can get it right now!

CHoose from 3 bundles depending on your level of expertise.  Bundle 1 is for those who are starting to craft, Bundle 2 is for those that are more familiar with creating and stamping and then, of course, there is Bundle 3 for those who want it all.

Each bundle comes with at least 1 Free item.

Favorite Mothers Day Verse

Recipe for Mother’s Day Card

Stamps: Love What You Do, Thoughtful Phrases.

Ink: Rich Razzleberry.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Celebrate You Thinlits,  Lovely Floral dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Share What You Love Embellishment Kit, rich Razzleberry 1/4″ Ribbon, 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon.

Using the suite is such a delight.  The “Share What You Love SPecialty Designer Series Paper” is drop dead gorgeous. THere are 24 sheets of paper with 4 each of 6 double sided designs.   4 of the designs have a translucent pearlized finish.  If you enjoy fussy cutting, you can cut the various designs for your cards.  That is what I did with this card.  All the flowers on the left-hand side are fussy cut from the papers.

I also used several embellishments from the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit.  THere are various embellishments from Baker’s Twine to colored paper clips.  In addition, the new ribbon, RIch Razzleberry 1/4″ Velvet Ribbon is so rich and the 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon is so elegant.  All of which are great for a Mother’s Day card.

Favorite Mothers Day Verse

The following verse is the one that is included in Mom’s card:

For you my Mom, on Mother’s Day

I am sending you love from my heart

My thanks for all you have done for me

Enjoy Your Special Day

Happy Mother’s Day

What is your favorite Mothers Day verse?  Leave me a comment with your verse in the comments section.

Shop for any of the supplies used for this card at my ONLINE STORE!. If you have any questions, please contact me.

 

Goodbye Stamps, Will Miss You, Get Yours Before They Are Gone

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Goodbye Stamps and So Much More

Goodbye stamps, I will miss you!  Yes, we are doing the annual goodbye to many Stampin’ Up! products.  There are stamps, papers, die cuts, colors, and tools that we will miss.

I will miss is the Birthday Memories Suite with its Birthday Delivery stamps, Birthday Memories papers, and the Birthday Friends Framelits Dies.  Actually, I can’t believe this set retired.

To celebrate the retirement, I created a birthday card with the set.

Goodbye Stamps

Recipe Birthday Delivery Stamp Set

Stamps: Birthday Delivery, Number of Years

Inks: Night of Navy, Tuxedo Black.

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Sky, Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Layering Circles Collection, BIrthday Friends Framelits Dies, Night of Navy Baker’s Twine, Wink of Stella (Clear), Blends: Night of Navy Light, Pink Pirouette Dark, Old Olive Light, Smoky Slate Light, Crumb Cake Light, Daffodil Delight Light.

I love fancy folds and this fold is no exception.  While I don’t know the exact name of this fold, I am going to call it a Pop-Out Fold.  As you can see from the image below, the inside panel pops out when opened.

Details

When you look at the front of the card, there is Night of Navy Baker’s Twine, which when you pull on it, will help to open the card.

The front of the card is uses the Layered Circle Framelits. However, you can also use the Layered Square Framelits or the Layered Oval Framelits to create an alternate opening.Goodbye Stamps

Here is the inside of the card.  The best part about this suite is that you can use the framelits to cut out the images on the Birthday Memories Paper.  Along with the balloons, gifts and banner, there are foxes, cake and poodles.

However, this time, I stamped the cake and colored it with various Blends. You can purchase the stamps, paper and dies as a bundle and receive 10% off the individual products.

So, while it’s time to say Goodbye Stamps, it is also a time to rejoice as we get ready for new products.  It’s impossible to keep all the Stampin’ Up! products in the catalogue. It would become so huge we couldn’t lift it, let alone hold it.

THere is still time to get in on the buzz and order any retiring products that you need or remain on your Wish List.  You have until May 31st to take advantage of the Last Chance Promotion products.  Some products may sell out and will not be restocked.

In addition, some products on the Retiring List are now discounted between 20% and 50%. Click on the LINK to be taken to my OnLine Store to see all the products.

 

 

Create Interesting Card Designs Stamp on Designer Series Paper

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Create Interesting Card Designs

You can create interesting card designs by stamping on the Designer Series Paper. Sometimes you find a Designer Series Paper that works perfectly.  And, the Painted with Love Designer Series Paper is the one to use.

Beautiful images adorn each side of the papers. Often it is difficult to make a choice on which side to use.  Shades of Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Powder Pink and  Rich Razzleberry combine to create beautiful stamped images. You can actually see the brushstrokes on one side of the paper.  Thanks to Patti Bennett for the inspiration.

Use line stamps that have a lot of clear space for this technique.  For example, the butterfly and the flower from the Beautiful Day stamp are great to use for this technique.

Create Interesting Card DesignsRecipe for Butterfly Greeting Card

Stamps: Beautiful Day, Dragonfly Dreams

Inks: Grapefruit Grove, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Whisper White, Grapefruit Grove, Basic Black, Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Stamparatus

The new tool, Stamparatus (available to purchase June 1st in the 2018/19 Annual Catalogue) is a big help when stamping on the card front.  I was able to stamp perfectly spaced images easily by moving the acrylic plate down one slot and never remove the stamp.  Yeah!!!

Stamp the butterfly on the Grapefruit Grove panel and on the DSP with Tuxedo Black ink.  Fussy cut the butterfly stamp in the DSP.  Layer the hand cut butterfly on the stamped butterfly using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  This provides the butterfly with some dimension.

Create interesting card designs

Unfortunately this paper is part of the Last-Chance Items.  You have until May 31, 2018 if you would like to purchase this paper and try your hand at creating beautiful and different greeting cards.

I created a second card using this technique.  Instead of the butterfly, I used the flower.

Create Interesting Greeting Cards

Recipe for Flower Greeting Card

Stamps: Beautiful Day, You’re Inspiring

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, Share What You Love Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, White Doily, Love Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack, Black Metallic Thread, Black Rhinestone Jewels, Classic Label Punch, Clear Wink of Stella.

Create the flower from the Painted With Love DSP and the leaf from a scrap of Share What You Love Designer Series Paper. Fussy cut both the flower and the leaf. Use Black Tuxedo ink to stamp the flower on the doily and attach the flower to the doily with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Use the Wink of Stella to add some glitter and shine to the flower.

Create Interesting Greeting Cards

So now, you can create interesting card designs with designer series paper.  Give it a try.

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Colorful Spring Flowers Make Fabulous Springy Greeting Cards

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Colorful Spring Flowers

Colorful Spring flowers are a sight worth waiting for especially when Spring has taken so long to make its appearance. This card uses the Share What You Love Bundle. You will have the opportunity to purchase 3 different bundles.

Are you a beginner paper crafter? Then, the “Just Getting Started Bundle” is for you.  This bundle include a Clear Block so that your stamps can be mounted.  If you have some experience will enjoy the “A Little Bit More, Please Bundle”.  Finally, the “Gotta Have It All Bundle” is for the more experienced crafter.Colorful Spring FlowersColorful Spring Flowers Recipe

Stamps: Love What you Do.

Ink:Rich Razzleberry, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove.

Paper:Whisper White Thick, Rich Razzleberry, Grapefruit Grove, Share What You Love Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Scattered Sequins Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder, Circles Collection Framelits, Pearlized Doilies, Share What you Love Artisan Pearls, Share What You Love Embellishment Kit (Silver Flower, Sentiment Panel).

The card is straightforward to create using the layering approach. It uses different shapes that interest the eye, circles, square, rectangles and texturizing.

Share What You Love Suite

Colorful Spring FLowersStarting May 1, 2018, you, too, can create these flowery cards with the Share What You Love Bundles.  There are 3 exclusive bundles for every level and experience of crafters.

Click on the link below to download the flyer and see the products that are available. Notice the free items in each bundle.

Share What You Love Bundle Flyer

In addition, you will notice that you have the opportunity to purchase the 2018-2020 In Colors Ink Pads. How about a little Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick and Pineapple Punch inks. Purchasing the inks as a bundle, you will save 10% off the individual prices of the ink pads.

See this quick video on the new configuration of the ink pads

So, starting May 1st, you can purchase the Share What You Love products and the 2018-2020 In Color ink pads to create your very own Colorful Spring Flowers greeting cards.

Go to my Online Store and check out these wonderful new Stampin’ Up! products.

Looking Sharp Masculine Card With Truly Tailored Bundle

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Looking Sharp Masculine Card

Create this looking sharp masculine card for a great guy in your life.  So often we need a guy card and we hunt for an appropriate stamp set, paper and embellishments.

Purchase the Truly Tailored stamp set and the Truly Tailored Punch as a bundle and receive 10% off the individual prices..  The bundle is retiring at the end of May and you will not longer be able to purchase for 10% off.  Like I said above, we hunt for a masculine  stamp set and here is one just waiting for you. You will be able to use this bundle many times over.

Looking Sharp Masculine Card

Looking Sharp Masculine Card Recipe

Stamps:Truly Tailored, Pocketful of Sunshine.

Ink: Night of Navy.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Tranquil Tide, True Gentlemen Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: BigShot, Pockets Framelits, Truly Tag Punch, Simple Strips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon, 1/4″ Copper Trim.

True Gentlemen Suite

Let’s focus on the suite for a minute as there are some great products in addition to the ones used in this card.

  1. Chocolate Chip & Tranquil Tide Stampin’ Up! Markers are useful to colour the stamps.  You can color individual words, like  the “Wishing You A” in Tranquil Tide and  “Dapper Dad”  in Chocolate Chip.
  2. True Gentlemen Buttons are a fabulous embellishment for this suite.  The button resemble wood and are right for a male.
  3. Night of Navy 3/8″ Corduroy Ribbon is ideal as well for a masculine card.  It is hard to use ribbon on a masculine card, however, this ribbon works.
  4. Colours in the Gentlemen Cardstock Pack are Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Tranquil Tide match the colors in the True Gentleman Designer Series Paper.

So, check out the Last-Chance Products before May 31st.  Products will be selling out and I don’t want you miss the chance to create a Looking Sharp Masculine Card.

 

Create a Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card

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Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card

The Sliding Barn Door greeting card is fun to create and fun to give. What you get with this card is interaction and conversation.   Mix up the stamp sets to put your own creativity into the card.  It’s easy to make this a Birthday or an Anniversary or a Just Because card choosing different types of stamp sets.

See below for a video tutorial with step by step instructions for creating and assembling the sliding door mechanism.

 

Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card

Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card

Navy Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card Recipe

Stamps: Barn Door.

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green

Paper: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Sliding Door Framelits Dies, Pinewood Planks, Night of Navy Baker’s, Pearl Jewels.

TIP: Use the Framelits to cut the track before embossing with the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Embossing Folder.  This order will prevent a line down the sides below the tracks.

Grey Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card Recipe

Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday, Barn Door.

Ink: Tranquille Tide, Smoky Slate, Fresh Fig, Dapper Denim, So Saffron, Garden Green.

Paper: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Sliding Door Framelits Dies, Pinewood Planks, Night of Navy Baker’s

Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card

Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card

TIP… See the “hello” sign on the door.  Stamp the sign twice on Whisper White cardstock with Tranquil Tide ink. Cut out one “hello” and attach on the other sign using Mini Adhesive Dimensionals.

All the supplies for these cards are on my ONLINE STORE.  Click on the link and check out the items.  While you are there check the “Last Chance Items“, when they are gone, they are gone!!

Happy Sliding with the sliding barn door greeting card.