Lazy Days of Summer with Soft Sunlight and a Rocking Chair

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Lazy Days of Summer are coming and so is a new Bundle. As the Northern Hemisphere moves into summer, with picnics, swimming, relaxing, what could better?

 

Lazy Days

Lazy Days Card Recipe

Stamps: Lazy Days, Charming Sentiments

Ink: Boho Blue, Memento Black Tuxedo, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Granite Gray, Stampin’ Blends: Sweet Sorbet Combo, Lost Lagoon Combo.

Paper (including Measurements):
Boho Blue “- 5-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ folded and burnish with bone folder,
2@ 3/4″ x 5-1/4″ 2023-2025 6 x 6 In Color Designer Series Paper (DSP) and scrap_1/2″ x 4″,
Basic White: 2 @ 4″ x 5-1/4″, and Scraps, 1@ 5-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
Smoky Slate: 5-1/2″ x 1-1/2”,
Sweet Sorbet ( scraps)

Accessories: 2023-2025 In Color Dots,

Tools: Stampin’ Blends, Blending Brushes and Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Clear Blocks  -A B, C, G, H
Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

 

Lazy Days

Create the Lazy Days Greeting Card
  1. On the top 2/3 Basic White panel, use the Blending Brushes and Pool Party ink and apply a light layer of ink.  On the bottom 1/3,  use Petal Pink ink and apply ink with the Blending Brushes.
  2. Use Pool Party ink and the cloud stamps, stamp 2 clouds. Use Smoky Slate ink and stamp the lattice at the above the clouds (you will likely need to stamp the lattice twice).
  3. Die cut 2 sets of railing from Smoky Slate cs.  Attach in the center of the panel with Liquid Glue. If the raining does not go across the panel, cut a piece from the second railing and attach.
  4. Stamp the leaves and flowers in the hanging pot with Memento Ink.  Die cut with matching die,  Color using the Lost Lagoon and the Sweet Sorbet Blends.
  5. Stamp the rocker and table with Memento ink.  Die cut with matching dies and color using the Crumb Cake Blends and the  drink with Sweet Sorbet.
Assemble the Image Pieces
  1. Stamp the rug with Boho Blue ink and die cut with matching die.  Die cut the pillow from Sweet Sorbet cs.  On the bottom of the image panel, stamp the lines the looks like wood floor in Smoky Slate ink. Attach the rug to the floor with Liquid Glue, the table and rocking chair with Dimensionals.
  2. Attach the hanging  basket with a Mini Dimensional just below the lattice.
  3. Stamp  2 lines of sentiments on Basic White cs with Boho Blue ink. Cut the pieces close to the stamping so that the strip is 3/8″ wide.  Attach to the panel with Mini Dimensionals.
  4. Place 3 embellishments on the card front.
  5. Attach the 2 strips of DSP to the top and bottom of the image panel with Seal+. Use Seal+ to the card front.
  6. On the inside panel, attach the strip of DSP to the right hand side with Seal+, Stamp the basket and greenery with Memento Tuxedo ink, color using Lazy Lagoon and Crumb Cake Blends.

Now it’s your turn to sit back, and relax and admire your card.  You have done a great job. remember it’s the Hazy Lazy Days of summer.

Remember, you can start ordering from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue on May 2, 2023.  Contact me, if you want me to put in your order, or SHOP WITH ME on my online store.

2023-2025 In colours and Carry Forward Products

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2023-2025 In Colours and  Carry Forward Products

2023-2025 In Colours and the carry forward products give you an opportunity to expand your horizons. Why would you want to do that? Don’t you want more new product?

We all want new products, especially stamps, paper & ink.  But sometimes that is just not doable.  It’s great to use whatever you have on hand and look at ways to incorporate the new with the old.

It’s the Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop time again and yes, we like to give you inspiration.  The group is made up of a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from various countries and we want to inspire you with new ideas and new ways of using your products.

You will find all the links at the bottom of the post so that you can hop along and see what others are doing. Thank you for hopping with us.

For this hop, I am focusing on the Dainty Delight Bundle (stamp & dies).  You will not be able to purchase the stamp set & dies as a bundle from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue.  However, you can purchase as a bundle until May 1st and receive the 10% discount. Use this LINK

Recipe for Dainty Delight Card

Stamp: Dainty Delight Stamp

Inks; Crumb Cake. Blueberry Bushel

Paper (with cutting measurements):

  • Card Base – Thick Basic White 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored @ 4 ¼”
  • Fresh as a Daisy DSP (Boho Blue) 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
  • Old Olive 5″x 2-1/2″
  • Early Espresso – Scraps
  • Blueberry Bushel – 2-1/2” x 7”
  • Vellum  – 3-1/2” x 4”
  • Daffodil Delight – Scraps
  • Basic White 4” x 3-3/4”, scraps
  • Crumb Cake Scraps
  • Basic White (Card Inside) 4” x 5-1/4”

Accessories: Iridescent Pearls, White Bakers Twine, Soft Seafoam Light Stampin’ Blends , Boho Blue Light Stampin’ Blends.

Tools: Stampin’ Blends Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Clear Blocks  -B, C, D, E
Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold Card Base in half along score line prior to burnishing with Bone Folder.
  2. Use Blueberry Bushel ink to stamp the open leaves in 4 places. Adhere DSP to Basic White Cardstock with Stampin’ Seal+ or Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Die cut Vellum with the 3rd largest die from the Scalloped Contour Die set. Emboss with the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folder. Trim the right-side scallops 3-1/2” (9cm) to make a clean end. Adhere the Vellum with Glue Dots in each corner.  Line up the straight edge with the edge of the card.
  4. Die cut the following:
    1. Vine from Old Olive cs
    2. 3 sets of leaves from Blueberry Bushel,
    3. 1 full daisy and 1 half daisy from Daffodil Delight
    4. 2 daisy centers from Early Espresso.
  5. Stamp the clump of leaves and flowers on the Basic White cs with Crumb Cake ink. Die cut with coordinating die.
  6. Colour with the following Stampin’ Blends:
    1. Flowers: Boho Blue Light,
    2. Leaves: Soft Seafoam Light.
  7. Start laying out the pieces and attach them to the card front. (See image for placement) Layer the pieces as follow:
    1. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach Vine.
    2. Attach the leaves & flowers pieces over the Vine with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    3. Tuck the Blueberry Bushel leaves behind the floral and leaves. Attach with Glue Dots.
    4. Attach the Daffodil Delight leaves, the daisies and the flower centers with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  8. Stamp sentiment on Crumb Cake cs with Crumb Cake ink. Die cut with Hexagon Die from the Something Fancy Die set. Use Liquid Glue to attach the left side and a dimensional on the right side.  This will balance out the hexagon.
  9. Use the Take Your Pick Tool and make a hole at the top of the hexagon. Insert a length of  White Bakers Twine through the hole and tie a blow.
  10. Attach the Iridescent Pearls in various places on the card front.
  11. Decorate a piece of Basic White Cardstock prior to adhering to inside of Base Card.
  12. Decorate a Basic White Envelope by stamping an image lower bottom left of front.

So, give this card a try and see if you can use the 2023-2025 In Colour and the carry forward products.  You may even surprise yourself.

Robbie Rubala – USA

 

Vicky Wright – Australia

 

Christy Gridley – USA

 

Deirdre Croal – USA

 

Julie Golding-Page – Canada

 

Karen Beck – Canada

 

Rebecca Nutley – Australia

 

Theresa McEntee – USA

 

If you would like to purchase items that I used in this card, please visit MY SHOPPING STORE

If you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator or a 2023-2024 Catalogue, please email me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com 

Canadian addresses only.

 

 

New 2023-2025 In Colors Introduced and a Sneak Peek

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New 2023-2025 In Colors introduced as we get closer to the release of the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue.  Not only that, a color refresh and 10 colors are being introduced into the catalogue.  These colors are new or returning colors. Of course, we all love a sneak peek and I chose to use the 2023-2025 In Color, Wild Wheat.  This color is similar to the former mustard.  Note, I said similar, which means that there are other tones included like gold.  It’s rich and bold.  It happens all the time when new colors are introduced.

Let’s talk about the 2023-2025 In Colors.

The 5 colors are relatively neutral and will fit with the Stampin’ Up!’s  core colors.  The last couple of years, we have seen some bright colors.  These colors are muddy and  will welcome them to the palette.  These colors are on-trend and you will notice them in lots of places: décor, clothing, etc.

 

New 2023-2025 In Colors Introduced

Cheerful Daisies Card Recipe

Stamps: Cheerful Daisies.

Ink: VersaMark, Wild Wheat.

Paper (including Measurements):
Basic White – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Winter Wheat – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, scraps for sentiment.
Early Espresso – 4″ x 5-1/4″.
Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper- panel with the white daisies (cut down to 3-7/8″ x 5-3-8″.

Accessories: Basic Stampin’ Emboss Powder (White), Brushed Brass Butterflies), Banners Pick a Punch.

Tools:

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Heat Tool
Clear Blocks A, B, D

Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer
Clear Blocks A, B, D

Instructions:

  1. Card Base: Basic White cs: score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder.
  2. Attach Winter Wheat panel to card based with Seal+
  3. Use Seal+ Adhesive to attach the DSP panel to the Early Espresso cs. Attach all to the Winter Wheat panel.
  4. Stamp sentiment on Winter Wheat scrap with VersaMark.  Sprinkle with White Emboss Powder and heat set with Heat Tool.
  5. Punch with the Banners Pick a Punch and  attach to the bottom of card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Place 3 Brushed Brass Butterflies on the card front.
  6. On the  inside, stamp a greeting and a small daily  in Winter Wheat ink.

Check out all the new and returning colors and in my next blog post, I will give information about the 10 colors.

You won’t be able to purchase these products until May 2nd, 2023.

Versamark Pad

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basics Embossing Powders

Brushed Brass Butterflies

Banners Pick A Punch
Add All to CartGet Your Last Chance Items Before They Are Gone

Use link to shop the products SHOP WITH ME  

Have questions? Please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

 

Botanical Layers Bundle on the Last Chance List

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Botanical Layers Bundle on page 93 of the 2022-23 Annual Catalogue is on the the Last Chance List.  It is the bundle that is discontinued, however the stamp set will be in the new catalogue.

But, you still have a chance to get the the vellum paper that is part of the bundle.

Botanical Layers

Botanical Layers Recipe

Stamps: Botanical Layers, Various Sentiment Stamps

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, VersaMark, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight, Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen, Rich Razzleberry.

Papers: Polished Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Basic White, Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper, Coastal Cabana, Lovely Layers Vellum.

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Fern 3-D Embossing Folder, Deckled Rectangles, Double Oval Punch, Coastal Cabana Sheer Ribbon (Discontinued), Fresh Freesia, Open Weave Ribbon, Starry Night Metallic Woven Ribbon, Stampin’ Emboss Powders (white)

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
StazOn Cleaner
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

If you don’t have the Lovely Layers Vellum, you can use StazOn Ink to stamp images on Vellum.  Just let the ink dry before attaching to cardstock as vellum does not absorb the ink.

 A Card
  1. Whisper White card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ and burnished.
  2. Emboss a Basic White ( cs panel with the Fern 3-D embossing folder.
  3. On a piece plain of 3-3/4″ x 5″ Vellum, stamp various leaves, blushes & twigs with Orchid Oasis, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia and Starry Night inks.  See image for placement.  Attach to a Basic White panel (cut 3-3/4″ x 5″) with Glue Dots on the 4 corners.
  4. Stamp a sentiment on a scrap of Basic White cs. Die cut with the smallest Deckled Die
  5. Tie 2 bows with the Starry Night ribbon and the Fresh Freesia  Ribbon.  Stack one on top of the other with Glue dots and tuck behind the sentiment panel.
B Card
  1. Rich Razzleberry card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ and burnished.
  2. Stamp a vellum panel with the twig stamp using VersaMark. (Use the one with gray & black design..  Emboss with White Emboss Powder and heat with Heat Tool. If you don’t have the Lovely Layers Vellum, then color the vellum with different colors of dark ink with a Blending Brushes.
  3. Coastal Cabana cs panel 4″ x 5-1/4″
  4. Attach this layer to the Coastal Cabana cs layer with Glue Dots in the 4 corners.  Tie the Coastal Cabana Sheer Ribbon around the 2 layers and attach to the card base.
  5. Stamp a sentiment on Basic White with Rich Razzleberry ink and punch with the smooth edge punch.  Use the Scalloped Edge punch and punch an oval from Rich Razzleberry cs scraps. Attach the white oval to the Rich Razzleberry with Seal+ and attach to card base with Dimensionals.
C Card
  1. Card Base is Polished Pink cs 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and fold.
  2. Die cut a panel of Polished Pink cs – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.  Use 2 largest Deckled Dies and nest them on the cs panel to form a frame.
  3. Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper at 3-3/4″ x 5″. Use a vellum panel that has an image (lop-sided circle) or make your own.  Attach to the DSP with Glue Dots in the 4 corners of the vellum.
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the Vellum with Polished Pink Ink.  Again let dry or use the Heat tool.
  5. Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the Polished Pink frame and attach to Vellum panel.
  6. Attach embellishment dots to the card front.

So, if you want to try these techniques on Vellum then you can purchase the Botanical Layers bundle on my ONLINE Store. 

You can view the Last Chance products by using this LINK

If you have any questions, you can contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

 

Cottage Rose and Technique for the Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop

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Use the Cottage Rose stamp and Technique for Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop.  Yes, it’s that time.  This month’s theme for the blog hop is a technique using various coloring tools.  And, Stampin’ Up! has given us a multitude of tools.

I choose the Watercolor Pencils and the Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter.  I will talk about the advantages of using the color lifter further into the post.

This month I am participating in the Inspirations in Ink March Blog Hop.  You will find the links at the end of this post.  Please join us and see what the other demonstrators are up to.

Cottage Rose & TechniqueCottage Rose and a Technique

Cottage Rose Colouring Technique Card Recipe

Stamps: Cottage Rose, Here’s a Card.

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento, Flirty Flamingo, Watercolor Pencils: Assortment 1 (Daffodil Delight). Assortment #2 (Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green), Stampin Blends Color Lifter.

Paper: Basic White Thick, Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Night of Navy, Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Cottage Flower Dies, Adhesive Backed Milky Dots, Night of Navy 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon, Happy Labels Pick a Punch.

Tools:

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

How to Technique

  1. Stamp the single flower, leaves, 3 cluster flowers with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
  2. Color the images with the chosen Watercolor colours. (see image above) Color the flowers at the bottom (don’t go to the tips with the color) Now take the Blends Color Lifter and draw the color up. There can be white spaces on the petals as this make them look real.
  3. Die cut with coordinating dies from the Cottage Flower Dies.
  4. Die cut 2 extra leaves from Night of Navy cs.
  5. Arrange the cuts outs and then attach with Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots and/or Stampin’ Dimensionals.Cottage Rose and a Technique

You can find all the details instructions in Aprils’ Inspiration in Ink Tutorials created by a group of 9 Stampin’ Up! Global Demonstrators.

There are 2 ways to get this tutorial:

Cottage Rose and a Tutorial

Why I Love the Blends Color Lifter

  • The blends color lifter are Basic White compatible.  Basic White is refined many times during the process of making this paper.  That is why the paper is smooth compared to the other colored cardstock.  Try it for yourself.
  • It will not pill the paper.  Many other tools will pill the paper if you go back and forth too many times.

Blog Hop Links below Please join us and see what others are creating. You are at Karen Beck Gilbert the next one is  Rebecca Nutley.

Theresa McEntee – USA

 

Robbie Rubala – USA

 

Vicky Wright – Australia

 

Christy Gridley – USA

 

Deirdre Croal – USA

 

Julie Golding Page – Canada

 

Karen Beck – Canada

 

Rebecca Nutley – Australia

Product List

Cottage Rose Bundle (English)

Here's A Card Cling Stamp Set (English)

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

Watercolor Pencils

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Cottage Flowers Dies

Adhesive Backed Milky Dots

Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

Happy Labels Pick A Punch
Add All to Cart

Irresistible Blooms Bundle – Online Exclusive

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The Irresistible Blooms Bundle Online Exclusive is a new way of delivering new products quickly to market.  This post featuring a Thank You card, is part of Bruno & Kylie Bertucci’s Demonstrator Training Program Blog Hop.

Demonstrator Training Blog Hop

I invite you to hop along with us and see the other beautiful cards that demonstrators in this program have created.  The list is at the bottom of the post.  Just click on the next entry and you will be taken straight to the blog.

 

Irresistible Blooms Bundle

Irresistible Blooms Recipe

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms

Ink: Pretty Peacock.

Paper (including cutting dimensions):
Pretty Peacock – 5-1/2″ x 8/1/2″ Card Base,  score at 4-1/4″, 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″
Basic White: 3-1/2″ x 4- 3/4″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside layer)
Hello Sunshine 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper- 4″ x 5-1/4″ ( choose the Pretty Peacock diagonal plaid design, 2 sheets with the Flirty Flamingo flowers and the Daffodil Delight Flowers, and a sheet with various size leaves (2 & 3 leaves together.) Strip of DSP 1/2″ x  4″ (inside).

Basic Supplies and Tools:

Irresistible Dies
Scalloped Contour Dies

Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Paper Snips
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Seal +
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner

Create the Card

  1. Fold the Card Base and burnish with the Bone Folder.
  2. Layer the DSP on the Card Base with Stampin’ Seal+.
  3. Die cut the Basic White panel with the 2nd largest die in the Scalloped Contour die set and layer on the DSP
  4. Cut the bracelet with the die from the Irresistible Die set. Snip the cutout from the panel with the Paper Snips.
  5. Attach with Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the Basic White die cut panel.
  6. Stamp the sentiment “Thank you” with Pretty Peacock ink.
  7. Die cut 2 Flirty Flamingo (1 large and 1 small flower) with the large flower die.  Die cut 1 small Daffodil Delight flower.
  8. Select various leaves from the DSP and die cut.
  9. Arrange the flowers and leaves at the bottom of the bracelet and tack down, with a combination of Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots and/or Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10.  Stamp a sentiment of inside panel and attach the DSP strip.
  11. Decorate your envelope if you wish.

Did you notice that I used Pretty Peacock paper and Ink?  If you have been using Stampin’ Up! products over the years, you may have this colour on hand.  Another colour in this set is Lost Lagoon. Unfortunately I don’t have the papers and ink to go with this color.


If you need any supplies to create a card with the Irresistible Blooms Bundle, you can order on my ONLINE STORE or contact me directly by EMAIL.

Product List

Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Scalloped Contours Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Paper Trimmer

Paper Snips

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Seal+
Add All to Cart

 

Two-Tone Flora Bundle Create a Spring Inspired Birthday Card

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Use the Two-Tone Flora Bundle to create a beautiful spring card.  This is gorgeous suite that will take you along ways to creating lovely cards.

This Birthday Card is for my DIL who had a mile stone birthday in February. I know, I am a bit late getting it to her.  Sometimes life just gets in the way and then  we have to deal with it.


Two-Tone Flora Bundle

Happy Birthday Card Recipe

Stamps: Two-Tone Flora, Something Fancy,

Ink: VersaMark, Orchard Oasis, Daffodil Delight, Soft Succulent.

Paper: (with cutting measurements)

Orchid Oasis: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ (Card Base). 4″ x 5-1/4″, Scrap for sentiment.

Basic White: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ inside panel.

Fancy Flora 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper: 3-7/8″ x  5-1/8″ & strip for inside layer 4″ x 1/2″.

Accessories: Iridescent Pastel Gems, , 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (26″), Stampin’ Blends: Daffodil Delight, Stampin’ Emboss Powders (White).

Basic Supplies & Tools

Something Fancy Dies
Clear Blocks A, B, C  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.
Paper Trimmer
Heat Tool
Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Seal +
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner

 

Create the Card

Now that you have all the supplies at hand and if you don’t and you can, SHOP MY ONLINE STORE or send me an EMAIL and I will submit your order.

  1. Attach the DSP panel to the Orchid Oasis panel with Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Stampin’ Seal+.
  2. Stamp the flowers & the leaves with the Two-Tone Flora Dies.
    1. Ink the largest flower stamp with Orchid Oasis, stamp off and then stamp on the Basic White cs.
    2. Use orchid Oasis ink to ink the detailed stamp.  Use full strength.  Line up the flower centers and stamp image. (see image below to see the stamps that I used) Large flower uses #1, and the smaller flowers use stamps #6).
    3. Stamp 2 of each flower & die cut with coordinating Dies.
    4. Stamp the leaves (1 large and 2 double leaves with) Soft Succulent ink. Die cut with coordinating Dies.
  3. Stamp the sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set with VersaMark on Orchid Oasis. Die cut with the dies from the the Something Fancy Dies.
  4. Arrange the flowers and leaves on the DSP and attach using Multipurpose Glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Tie a triple bow with the 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (26″). Place below the flowers.
  6. Attach the DSP panel to the Orchid Oasis panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Stamp a sentiment on the Basic White and attach a strip of DSP along the bottom.  Attach to card inside with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  8. Attach the Iridescent Pastel Gems to the front of the card.

 

two tone floral bundle

Two-Tone Flora Bundle

Now it’s your turn to create this card using the Two-Tone Flora Bundle.

Do you have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? If not I would love to be yours. Contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

Product List

Two Tone Flora Bundle (English)

Something Fancy Bundle (English)

Versamark Pad

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Iridescent Pastel Gems

Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Basics Embossing Powders
Add All to Cart

Fancy Flora Bundle for Kylie’s International Blog Hop Highlights

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The Fancy Flora bundle, along with the Designer Series Paper, from Stampin’ Up! is beautiful for many reasons.  I will list those reasons below. Before I do, I want to let you know that this card is part of the Kylie’s International Blog Hop Highlights.  So, please Hop with us to see all the beautiful cards.  The  links are at the  bottom  of  the  post.


Fancy Flora Bunder

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First, let me thank everyone who voted for my card.  I sincerely appreciate the support.

The International Blog Hop showcases handmade thank you cards from Stampin’ Up! demonstrations around the globe.

Two of the most interesting products of this suite are the fancy die and the Designer Series Paper. The die fits the 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cardstock with a bit of a border. As for the DSP, it is beautiful.  Again the SU concept artists have done   awesome work to make this paper look like it been texturized and painted. You have to see this paper in person to realize how beautiful it is.

One other thing, I , probably should not mention this, but I had a time trying to figure out which stamps were used to create the flowers.  Finally, the light went off.

Fancy Flora Bundle
Recipe for Thank You Card

Stamp Set: Two Tone Flora

Inks: Evening Evergreen, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake.

Paper: Evening Evergreen, Basic White, Soft Succulent, Fancy Flora 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Accessories: Two Tone Flora Dies, Layering Circle Dies,  2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds, Evening Evergreen 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon,

Basic Supplies & Tools:

Clear Blocks A, B, C  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner

Cutting Measurements:

  • Evening Evergreen: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder.
  • Basic White: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ (for inside of card),  scraps for flowers, leaves, and sentiment.
  • Soft Succulent:
  • DSP: 5-1/4″ x 4″ + 1-1/2″ x 51/2″.
  • Evening Evergreen: – Scrap for sentiment circle border.
  • Ribbon: 2Pieces at 5″ long

Here is an image that shows the flowers that go together to make one flower.

[pdf-embedder url=”https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/T20-Tined-Flora.pdf” title=”T20 Tined Flora”]  CLICK ON LINK TO DOWNLOAD IMAGE.

Instructions

  1. Attach the DSP to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue,
  2. Die cut the Basic White panel with the large die and attach to the DSP with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Attach the strip of DSP to the Soft Succulent strip.  Attach this to right hand side of card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  4. Stamp 3 flowers on Basic White scraps.  Layer with Sahara Sand ink and then Crumb Cake ink.  Die cut with the coordinating dies.
  5. Stamp 3 sets of small leaves with Evening Evergreen ink and die cut.  You can cut the leaves a part fill in around the flowers.
  6. Stamp the large clump of leaves with Evening Evergreen ink and die cut.
  7. Lay the ribbons across each other and attach with Tear & Tape adhesive.
  8. Attach the flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals and place the leaves among the flowers.
  9. Stamp the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink on a scrap of Basic White.  Cut with 2nd smallest circle die .  Cut the Evening Evergreen border using the 3rd smallest circle die. Glue the white circle to the green circle and attach to lower edge of card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10. Attach 3  Evening Evergreen Opal Rounds to the front.
  11. Decorate the inside panel and attach with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Now, it’s your turn to try the Two Tone Floral bundle and matching Designer Series Paper.  You won’t be disappointed.

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Demonstrator Training Blog Hop Feb 2023- Playing in the Rain

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It’s time for the monthly Demonstrator Training Blog Hop.  I am featuring the Playing in the Rain Bundle (stamp & dies).  As a kid, did you play outside and sometimes in the rain.  There was nothing better than stomping through mud puddles in your mud boots.

At the bottom of this post, you will find a list of the blogs taking part.  Give them some love by clicking on the links….

Demonstrator Training Blog Hop

 

Demonstrator training blog hope

Playing in the Rain Card Recipe

Stamps: Playing in the Rain.

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake Combo, Mango Melody Combo, Petal Pink Combo, Old Olive Light, Daffodil Delight Light, Color Lifter.

Paper: Starry Night, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Basic White, Rain or Shine Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Loose Daisy Embellishments,

Demonstrator training blog hop

NOTE:  This card fits a medium sized white envelope.

Basic Supplies:

Tools:
Playing in the Rain Dies
Layering Circle Dies
Clear Blocks B, C D  and E  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.
Paper Trimmer
Blending Brush

Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner

Cutting Measurements

Starry Night 8-1/2″ x 11″ With the 11″ side along the top edge of the Paper Trimmer.  Cut at 5-1/2″. You now have 2 pieces of card stock measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.  Score along the 5-1/2″ side.  Score at 1/2″ and 1″.  Flip  cardstock and do the same on the other side. Fold the1st score line into a valley fold and the 2nd one into a mountain fold.  Do exactly the same to the other panel. Burnish the folds with the Bone Folder

Rain or Shine Designer Series Paper, (I used the design with the pearlized rain falling)  3-1/4″ x 4″ . From the same design cut, 4 strips at 4″x 1/4″..For the 2nd DSP pattern, (I used the design with the row of daisies and the blue sky with clouds) – 3-1/4″ x 4″  TIP: You may have the play with the paper to decide which scene you would like to show.

Circle Border: Daisy Pattern from the DSP -3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″

Basic White for back panel – 3-1/4″ x 4″, scraps for sentiment, & bunny,

Old Olive – scraps for grasses.

Instructions:

    1. Attach the larger DSP panel to the card front and the strips to the side panels.
    2. Use the 3rd largest circle and center on the card front and die cut. Save the cutout for another project.
    3. Use the largest scalloped die from the Layering Circles Die and the 2nd largest circle, nest them on the DSP and die cut.  Add touches of Multipurpose Liquid Glue and attach around the circle opening.
    4. Stamp the rabbit on a piece of Basic White with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  Color with Stampin’ Blends shading where necessary.  Use the Color Lifter to add more touches of shading. Die cut with matching die.
    5. Die cut 2 leaves from Old Olive cardstock..
    6. Stamp the sentiment on a piece of Basic White in Starry Night ink.  Die cut with 3rd smallest circle die.
    7. Cut the bridge from Crumb Cake cardstock. Use a Blending Brush with Crumb Cake ink to add color to the bridge.
    8. Attach the inside panel with Multipurpose Liquid Glue
    9. Attach the sentiment to the inside panel with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
    10. Use Tuxedo Black ink and stamp Basic White back panel with the group of daisies.  Colour with Stampin’ Blends. Die cut a folded umbrellas from the dsp with the coordinating die.
    11. With Multipurpose Liquid Glue, attach the umbrellas alongside the daisies. Attach the panel to the back of card.
    12. Add Multipurpose Glue to the front outside strips and attach to the back outside strips.
    13. Attach the rabbit to the card front on the lower left side of front circle. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals and attach to the rabbits left side. Use dimensionals to attach the grasses on the front right side of circle.



Enjoy the monthly Demonstrator Blog hop featuring the Playing in the Rain Bundle.

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Beautifully Happy Reward- 2-Step Stamp Set from Sale-a-Bration.

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Beautifully Happy is a 2-step stamp set that you can receive as a reward for your purchase.  Yes, purchase $60 CDN (no shipping or taxes) and you will be able to receive a qualifying reward.

Beautifully Happy

This month I am taking part in Kylie’s International Blog Hop.  Please vote for my card and if I get enough votes, I have the opportunity to hop with other international Demonstrators.

Beautifully Happy

I recorded a live video with instructions on how to create this card .  Although, I haven’t recorded a live video for a very longtime, I am quite proud of myself for having carried through.

I mentioned that this stamp set was a 2-step.  A reasonable question is, what is that?.  Well, you stamp an image, then using a light or darker inks, you stamp an image over the original one.  This technique provides texture and interest to a usually flat image.

A tool that makes it easier to do this technique is the Stamparatus.  This tool is a stamp positioning tool  that allow 2-stamp stamping easier to accomplish.

 

Beautifully Happy Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Beautifully Happy.

Ink: Granite Gray, Polished Pink. Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent.

Paper: Basic White Thick, Basic White, Polished Pink, Adhesive Sheets.

Accessories: 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds.

Basic Tools:

Tools:
Stamparatus
Split Card Textures Die
Stitched Rectangles Dies
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Clear Blocks A , B, D  and E  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.

Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner

Cutting Measurements:

  • Thick Basic White – 5=1/2: x 8-1/2″
  • Basic White: 2 Pieces: 5-1/4″ x 4″ 1 is for the inside, 3″ x 4-1/2″, scrap for sentiment
  • Polished Pink: 5-1/4″ x 4″.
  • Adhesive Sheet: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″.

Beautifully Happy

The video, showing how to construct this card is embedded in this post. It’s a step by step so that you can easily follow along.  Start and stop when you need to.

Have a look, you can do it!

 

You can obtain the Beautifully Happy stamp by ordering a minimum of $60.00 from me or SHOP WITH ME site. Shop from any current catalogue, online items or the Clearance Rack

Beautifully Happy

Fun Fruit Birthday Card with Sweet Citrus Stamp

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fun fruit birthday cardWhat is better than a handmade fun fruit birthday card? You know, all those vitamins and nutrients. Except, don’t eat this fruit.

Yes, it’s time for the Canada Inks Up Team Blog Hop. And, for this hop, I chose to feature the Sweet Citrus Bundle & Hybrid Embossing Folder.  Please hop around  to the other blogs and see what the rest of the Canada Inks Up Team is doing.  Links are below.

Fruity Birthday Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Sweet Citrus*.

Ink: Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Flirty Flamingo, Stampin Blends: Cajun Craze.

Paper and Measurements:
Garden Green – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (CB)
Vellum – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
Basic White – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 4-1/4″ x 5″(images), scrap for sentiment
Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper – 3-3/4″ x 5″

Accessories: Whisper White 1/4″ Crinkle Seam Binding Ribbon, Classic Mat Dots.

Tools:
Stamparatus
Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Bone Folder
Clear Blocks A , C , E  and F  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.

Banners Pick a Punch
Heat Tool

Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Bone Folder
Clear Blocks B , C , D  and H  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)

Stampin’ Seal
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp CleanerFun Fruity Birthday Card
Grid Paper (or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

*Bundle – purchase at 10% off the full price.

Instructions to Create this Fun Fruit Birthday Card

  1. Fold the Garden Green CB on the score line and burnish with the Bone Folder.
  2. Attach the DSP on an angle to the CB with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Use the Stamparatus to stamp the fruit rinds, 3 sets of leaves on the Basic White CS.
  4. Line up the fruit flesh stamps to the rind stamped images.  Stamp using Cajun Craze ink.
  5. Stamp 2 small flowers and 2 large flowers with Flirty Flamingo ink.
  6. Use the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the fruit dies to cut the fruit, die cut the leaves and the flowers.
  7. Emboss the Vellum with the cut & emboss machine and the hybrid embossing folder.
  8. Attach the Vellum at an angle to the DSP with Mini Glue Dots .  Put the dots where the fruit and flowers will hide them from visually being noticed .
  9. Arrange the fruit, flowers and leaves on the vellum and attach with various adhesives.
  10.  Stamp a greeting on a Basic White scrap with Cajun Craze ink.  Use the Banner Pick a Punch to flag the ends.
  11. Colour 7-1/2″ of the Crinkle Ribbon with the Cajun Craze Dark Stampin’ Blend.  Cut ribbon in half.
  12. Use Tear & Tape Adhesive to attach the ribbon side-by-side to the CF. Now, attach the sentiment to the ribbon.
  13. Attach a strip of DSP to the bottom of the Basic White Panel and stamp a greeting with Cajun Craze.
  14. Attach Classic Matte Dots to the flower centers.
  15. Decorate the envelope if you wish.

Thank you for joining the Canada Inks Up Blog Hop today.  Now it’s your turn to hop to the other blogs.



If you require supplies to create this card or any other supplies, please SHOP MY ONLINE STORE.

Product Supply List

Sweet Citrus Bundle (English)

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Cajun Craze Dark Stampin' Blends

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Classic Matte Dots

Stamparatus

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Banners Pick A Punch
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Use The Seashore Bay Suite to Create a Serene Sympathy Card

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Use the Seashore Bay Suite to create a beautiful card.  I chose to create a sympathy card for my cousin, whose husband passed away on Christmas Day.  At a time when we should be celebrating, it’s also a time for mourning the life of one  that has gone.

The Seashore Bay suite

Sympathy Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Seaside Bay.*

Ink: Starry Sky, Crumb Cake, VersaMark,  Subtle Write Markers: Balmy Blue, Petal Pink

Paper with Measurements:
Starry Sky: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ Score at 4-1/2″ and burnish with Bone Folder
By the Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Soft Suede: Scraps for clam shell and pearl circle.
Basic White: Inside Panel – 4″ x 5-1/4″ Scraps for oyster, small shells, and sentiment
Mint Macaron: Scraps for grasses.
Soft Succulent: Scraps for grasses.

Accessories:
Seaside Bay Dies*
Simply Elegant Trim  – Gold – 7″.
Stamp Metallic Emboss Powder (Gold)
Embossing Additions Tool Kit
Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls

Basic Supplies:
Stamparatus
Stylish Shapes Dies
Seaside Bay Dies
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Bone Folder
Clear Blocks B , C , D  and H  or save 10% with the Clear Block Bundle (118491)

Stampin’ Seal
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Heat Tool

Simply Shammy  or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner
Grid Paper (or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

*Bundle – purchase at 10% off the full price.

The Seashore Bay suite

Instructions to Create the Card

  1. Use a scenic piece of DSP – I used the one with the gold swirls that curve downward.
  2. Stamp the Oyster Shell on Basic White with Crumb Cake ink. Die cut the stamped image.
  3. Die cut 2 tall grasses from Mint Macaron cs and a short grass from Soft Succulent cs.
  4. Die cut scalloped shell from Crumb Cake cs.  Tap VersaMark ink on the shell (need to be solidly covered) and cover with Gold Metallic Emboss Powder.  Heat set with Heat tool.
  5. Color the small shells with Stampin’ Write Markers and stamp on Basic White.  Die cut with coordinating die.
  6. Cut the small circle from Crumb Cake cs and lightly cover with VersaMark. Emboss with Gold Metallic Emboss Powder and heat set.
  7. Attach one of the larger Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls to the circle (step 6) and attach to oyster.
  8. Stamp sentiment on Basic White with Starry Night ink and die cut with the die from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  9. Arrange the elements on the card front. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach to card front.
  10. Inside panel – Attach a strip of DSP to the bottom of the panel. Stamp the small shells & sand above the DSP with Crumb Cake ink.
  11. Attach loops of the Simply Elegant Trim  – Gold behind the sentiment with Tear & Tape.  Attach to card front.

The paper from this suite is absolutely beautiful.  I am trying to use it but it’s hard. I hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed making it. So, you need to used the Seashore Bay Suite (along with the DSP, to create a beautiful card.

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Please leave me a comment and let me know what you thing of this card. You can find the comment button at the top of the blog post.

Product List

Seaside Bay Bundle (English)

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

Versamark Pad

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

By The Bay 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Seaside Bay Dies

Simply Elegant Trim

Metallics Embossing Powders

Embossing Additions Tool Kit
Add All to Cart

Refreshing Citrus Fruits Delights

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Refreshing citrus fruits delight you on a hot day or when you are thirsty. Not only that, but they are healthy for you! The bundle (stamps & dies) for this set will bundle well with the Apple Harvest stamp set.  This stamp set is part of the products that were carried forward from the Jul – Dec 2022 Mini Catalogue.  Speaking or carry forward products, there are several more in the Jan – Apr 2023 Mini Catalogue, page 74.

The Designer Series Paper is a Sale-a-Bration Item that you can reward yourself with a $60 order (excludes Shipping & Taxes).Refreshing Citrus Fruits Delights

Grapefruit Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Sweet Citrus

Ink: Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Parakeet Party

Paper: Calypso Coral, Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Basic White.

Accessories: Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, 2021-2023 In Colour Opal Rounds, Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon, Layered Circle Dies.

Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine,
Stamparatus

Bone Folder (102300)
Clear Block A,C, E , H
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Stampin’ Seal (152813)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Simply Shammy (147042) or Stampin’ Scrub (126200)
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
Grid Paper (130148) or Small Grid Paper (149621)
Paper Snips (103579)
Paper Trimmer (152392)

Cutting Measurements:

Calypso Coral – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″score at 4-1/4″, fold & burnish with Bone Folder.
Basic White – 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, Scraps for sentiment, leaves & flowers, 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside panel.
Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper – 5-1/4″ x 4″ & 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ for inside panel.
Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon – 7″

Create the Card

  1. Emboss the DSP layer with the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder.  (I used the debossed side).
  2. Attach to Card Base with Liquid Glue or Seal.
  3. Stamp the citrus rinds with Pale Papaya & the inside with Calypso Coral.  Use the Stamparatus to align the stamps. Cut the fruit & emboss and with the Hybrid Embossing Folder.
  4. See the video that I prepared using the Tree Rings from the Jul – Dec 2022 Mini Catalogue.  This is one of the Carry Forward products  
  5. Stamp 2 sets of leaves with Parakeet Party ink and 2 sets of the flower bunch with Calypso Coral ink.  Die cut with the matching dies.
  6. Arrange the fruit pieces on the DSP and when satisfied with the placement, attach using dimensionals or Liquid Glue.
  7. Die cut a scrap of Calypso Coral cs with the 2nd smallest Scalloped circle.  Attach the Basic White circle to  the Calypso Coral circle with Liquid Glue and attach to the card front with Dimensionals.
  8. Tie a bow with the ribbon and attach to card front with Glue Dots.
  9. Attach 3 Pale Papaya Oval Rounds to the front of card.
  10. Stamp the Basic White inside panel with a sentiment, attach the strip of DSP to the bottom,  Attach the panel to the inside of card.

Refreshing Citrus Fruits Delights

If you need products to recreate this Refreshing citrus fruits delights card, please SHOP WITH ME
or email me with your order

Product List

Sweet Citrus Bundle (English)

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder

2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds

Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Layering Circles Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stamparatus
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Sale-a-Bration and Dainty Delight DSP It’s a Sneak Peek!

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Christmas in the Mountains.

Sale-A-Bration and Dainty Delight DSP are coming to a catalogue near you.  Yes, the Jan-April  2023 Mini Catalogue is available to purchase new products starting on January 5, 2023.  Not only are there new products, the Sale-a-Bration 2023 has FREE items that you can reward yourself,  In fact, you can purchase the Dainty Delight Bundle & earn the DSP as a reward.

Sale-a-Bration & Dainty Delight DSP

The DSP is beautiful and the background looks like linen.  It mimics the stamp sets & dies so it is a perfect compliment  to the bundle.  Sale-a-Bration rewards will be available starting January 5th along with the Jan-April 2023 Mini  Catalogue.  If you regularly receive catalogues from me, you will have received one in the mail.  If you did not receive a catalogue and have a Canadian address and no Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, please email me at karen@simplysaiwithkaren.com to request one.

Dainty Delight Card Recipe

Stamps: Dainty Delight, Blessings of Home.

Ink: VersaMark, Mossy Meadow.

Paper: Mossy Meadow CS, Mango Melody CS, Fresh Freesia CS, Pear Pizzazz CS, Basic White cs, Dainty Delight DSP 

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Dainty Delight Dies, Beautiful Shapes Dies, Stampin’ Classic Emboss Powder (White), Heat Tool, Iridescent Pearls, Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon.

Basic Tools: Bone Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Shammy , or Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner, Grid Paper, or Small Grid Paper, Paper Snips, Paper Trimmer.

Sale-a-Bration and daisy delight dsp

 Cutting Measurements

Mossy Meadow – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder.  Scrap for Sentiment.

Mango Melody – scraps for daisies.

Fresh Freesia – Scraps for smaller flowers.

DSP: use die cuts cut various flowers from the the watercolour side of the DSP.

Pear Pizzazz :5” x 5” for Vines (die cut 2)

Basic White: 4″ x 5-1/4″ (for inside panel)

Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon- 6″.

How To Assemble

  1. Cut card base and floral panel.
  2. Die cut The vines from  Pear Pizzazz and arrange the 2 vines to form and oval.  Attach to dsp with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Cut 4 daisies from Mango Melody, Cut various flowers from watercolor side of the dsp.
  4. Use Glue Dots to attach the flowers in various places on the vines.  Attach this panel using Multipurpose Glue to the card base. Place a Iridescent Pearl in the center of each daisy.
  5. Stamp the sentiment on Mossy Meadow with VersaMark ink.  Heat emboss with the white emboss powder.  Die cut with the hexagon die.  Attach the sentiment with Dimensionals in the center of the vines.
  6. Tie a bow with the Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon and attach to the hexagon with Mini Glue Dots.
  7. With Mossy Meadow ink, stamp a sentiment on the Basic White inside layer.  Glue a 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ strip of DSP to the lower edge of the white panel.
  8. If you choose, stamp a small image on the Basic White above the DSP strip.
  9. Decorate your envelope.

Now, it’s time to hop around to other blogs to see what others have created.  Just click on the links below and get inspired.

Remember, that the Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration Brochure goes live for ordering on Jan 5.2023.

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Dainty Delight Bundle Focus For the Inspirations In Ink Blog Hop

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Dainty Delight Bundle

Dainty Delight Bundle focus for the January 2023 Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop. However, there is Sale-a-Bration happening in January – February 2023. The Designer Series Paper for this Bundle is in the Brochure and you can earn as a reward with a minimum $60 CDN (does not include shipping and/or tax) on your order.

Dainty Delight Bundle

Dainty Delight Thank You Card Recipe

Stamps: Dainty Delight.

Ink: Starry Sky, Stampin’ Blends: Starry Sky

Paper: Fresh Freesia, Starry Sky, Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper, Basic White

Accessories: Fresh Freesia Open Weave Starry Sky 1/8” METTALIC Woven Ribbon

Basic Supplies: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Fitting Florets Dies, Nature’s Prints Dies, Paper Trimmer, Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Inspirations In Ink group i  Demos are from Canada, United States, Australia, and Germany,  Each of us have unique skills in card crafting.

We also prepare a monthly tutorial for our customers and visitors to our Blogs.

For the month of January 2023, you can earn the current tutorial bundle for free when your order is $60 CDN minimum.  It will be sent to you automatically as my thank you for your order.

In this months tutorial bundle you will receive 8 tutorials created by 8 Stampin’ Up! demonstrates.  If you don’t have an order this month you can purchase starting February1, 2023.

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Dainty Delight Focus

The tutorial focuses on 2 bundles: the Dainty Delight bundle and the On the Farm Bundle. You can earn a package of DSP that coordinates with the bundles because it’s SAB.  Either of these bundles will qualify for the FREE REWARDS.  Spend a minimum of CSN 60 (not including shipping & taxes) to qualify.

 

Get more inspiration by hopping to other members of the Inspiration in Ink Group.

Blog Links

Click on the links below.

Deirdre Croal – USA

Julie Golding – Canada

Rebecca Nutley – Australia

Robbie Rubala – USA

Theresa McEntee – USA

Vicky Wright – Australia

Karen Gilbert Beck – Canada

Christy Gridley – USA

 The mini catalogue and the SAB are live on January 5th.  If you wish to order, please use the LINK TO MY ONLINE STORE.

Or, you can email me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com with your order.

In the tutorial, you will find supply listing, measurements for cutting cardstock,

ribbons, and step by step detailed instructions to complete the projects.