This  a beautiful suite and  you can have  it  all  with  only  one  ordering  number.  Click the above image to see all the various items in this suite (152187).

Peacock and Foil Papers Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Royal Peacock.

Ink: Pretty Peacock, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty Peacock, Noble Peacock Foil Sheet (Old Olive), Pool Party.

Accessories: Die Cutting Machine, Detailed Peacock Dies, Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder ,Stitched Nested Labels, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (Mossy Meadow Linen Thread, Stamparatus.

How To’s

Getting the peacock framed by the Old Olive Foil Sheet was a bit tricky.

• With a cutting tool, cut the foil 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ and center the largest Stitched Nested Label in the center of the foil. Die cut the image using a Die Cutting Machine.
• Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock – 3-3/4″ x 5″ and emboss with the Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder.
• Use the Stamparatus and stamp the peacock on the Whisper White cardstock with Pretty Peacock ink. Do not remove the paper or the stamp from the Stamparatus.  Once the ink is dry, ink the tail feathers with VersaMark and line up stamp over the tail feathers.  Now, remove the stamped image,  heat emboss with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder and die cut with peacock die.

How to Align the Peacock Behind the Foil

• Slip the embossed Whisper White cardstock behind the label in the Old Olive foil and lay the cut out peacock on the cardstock and eyeball where the peacock looks the best.  When you are happy, remove the Whisper White cc and attach the peacock with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Attach the layer behind the foil and then attach the whole panel to a Whisper White card front.
• Because the foil is a large piece be careful and when applying adhesive .  If using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue, do not press too hard.
• NOTE: the next time I use such a large piece of foil which needs to be adhered. I will apply a piece of adhesive sheet before die cutting the nested label. Even better would be to emboss with an embossing folder.
• Stamp a sentiment on a scrap of Pool Party cardstock with Pretty Peacock ink.  Cut a larger scrap  of the Pretty Peacock cardstock and frame the smaller piece.  Attach to card front.  Add a piece of Old Olive Linen Thread underneath the sentiment panel.

There are so many ways you can use this suite and I will be posting a blog in a few days with another sample.

Be sure to come back and see some more Royal Peacock projects.

For more inspiration click on this LINK.

To purchase any of the products in this card, shop My ONLINE STORE

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Appreciate a Friend Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Beauty Abounds.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

Paper: Basic Black, Lovely Lipstick, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Butterfly Beauty Thinlit Dies, Brusho Crystals, Rhinestone Jewels, 1/2″ Black Satin Ribbon, Clear Wink of Stella, Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Duo.

How To’s

• Have you ever used the Brusho Crystals?  They are a powder that you sprinkle on cardstock and spray with water.  The best cardstock to use is Watercolor Paper because it absorbs liquid. There are several ways to use brusho crystals. Click on this LINK to read more about Brusho Crystals.  The Brilliant Red and a the Moss Green crystals were used on this card.
• To add some shine to the card, use the Clear Wink of Stella and use the flicking motion to scatter the glitter ink.
• Create the butterflies by running the large butterflies from the Butterfly Beauty Thinlit Dies. Use Lovely Lipstick to cut the solid the butterflies and the Basic Black cardstock to cut the detailed butterflies.
• Trim the butterflies so that you have 3 single butterflies. Attach the Basic Black over the Lovely Lipstick.
• Stamp, color with blends and die cut a small butterfly

The Beauty Abound stamp set and Butterflies Beauty Thinlits Dies die cuts are available as a bundle at 10% discount.  After the 2019 Occasions Catalogue expires June 3rd, and it appears in the new annual catalogue, you will not be able to purchase as a bundle.  So, if you want the deal, order before June 3rd through my ONLINE STORE.

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Add wooden embellishments to your greeting cards to create interest and texture.  The wood elements , part of the Sale-a-Bration rewards, adds the touch of surprise to this card.  Unfortunately, the Butterfly Elements proved to be a popular item and they have sold out.  Don’t be discouraged though, Stampin’ Up! has a selection of wood elements on pages 199 of the 2018/19 Annual Catalogue. These are the Frames Elements (146906) and the Tropical Elements (146919). Click on the item numbers to view the items in my ONLINE STORE.

Recipe for Greeting Card

Stamp Sets: Beauty Abounds.

Ink: Poppy Parade.

Paper: Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Crushed Curry.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Layering Oval Framelits, Butterfly Wooden Elements, Old Olive Linen Thread, Blends: Poppy Parade Dark, Daffodil Delight Dark, Old Olive Dark, Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

A Few Details To Recreate This Greeting Card

• With Poppy Parade Ink, randomly stamp the flourish stamp from the Beauty Abounds stamp set.  This technique creates a subtle but noticeable background.
• With the scallop oval die from the Layering Ovals Framelits, cut an oval from Crushed Curry cardstock.  Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cardstock with Poppy Parade ink.  Die cut an oval from the Layering Ovals Framelits.  Use a size that is smaller than the oval cut from the Crushed Curry cardstock. By doing this step, you will create a frame for the sentiment.
• Before attaching the oval to the Poppy Parade card stock, wrap a piece of the Old Olive Linen Thread around the layer 2x’s and tie a bow. Attach the two ovals and add to Poppy Parade layer with Dimensionals.
• Now it’s time to add the card candy. Color 3 largest flowers with Poppy Parade Blends, color the smaller flowers with Daffodil Delight Blends and the leaves with Old Olive Blends.  A word of caution though.  Because the tips of the Blends are fragile and you don’t want to damage the tips, so, color the wood elements using a light touch.
• Position the flowers and the leaves on the oval and attach with Glue Dots.  Once the flowers are attached, add the Adhesive-backed Sequins to decorate your card.

Experiment and add wooden embellishments to your cards .  For more inspiration, check out THIS POST.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you use your embellishments.

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Recipe For Beautiful Calla Lily Card

Stamps: Lasting Lily.

Ink: Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green.

Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Gingham Gala 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies, Stamparatus, Classic Label Punch, Sponge Daubers, Gingham Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Granny Apple Green, 1/2″ Textured Weave Ribbon.

Distinctive Stamps are a beautiful way to add dimension to your stamping. These stamps automatically provide shading and light to give your image the look of a photograph. Currently Stampin’ Up! has a patent pending on this type of stamp.

Details To Stamp Flower

• Use the Stamparatus to align the stamps and achieve the perfect images.  This was achieved with 3 Stamparatus plates.  
• The Whisper White cardstock is aligned on the foam pad, align the flower stamps on the plate , lift up the plate, ink the stamps with Calypso Coral, lower the plate to stamp the image.
• Now, you can either remove the flower stamps and replace with the stem stamps or you can use another plate to line up the stems.  Use Granny Apple Green ink to stamp stems.
• Finally, either remove the 2 stem stamps and align the 3rd stamp (leaf) or use a separate plate.  Ink with Granny Apple Green ink.

Finish Off Your Card

• Die cut the Calypso Coral cardstock with the 2nd largest Stitched Rectangle Framelits. With the 3rd largest rectangle, die cut the image panel.
• Attach layers in this order:
  • a piece of Gingham Gala DSP to the Whisper White card base,
  • the stitched Calypso Coral
  • the stamped image panel
• Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, punch with Classic Label Punch and sponge with Calypso Coral ink. 
• Finally, tie a bow from the Granny Apple Green ribbon and attach to the stems with Glue Dots.  Attach sentiment with dimensionals underneath the bow. Attach a few Gingham Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the front of the card.  These sequins are great because you don’t have to struggle getting adhesive on the back to stick to the cardstock.
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Check out this blog post for more ways to use Die Cuts  

 Want to recreate this card?  Purchase the following and you will ordered $152.75 which is more than enough product to get yourself the Lasting Lily stamp for FREE.

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925]	Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]
Classic Label Punch [141491]	Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins [148561]	Granny Apple Green 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [146920]

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Create a Froggy Birthday Card with the So Hoppy Together stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue…coming January 3, 2019. Yes, Sale-a-Bration is on the horizon.  Just a few more days before you can order your Stampin’ Rewards, Earn Sale-a-Bration rewards by purchasing $60 CDN from any active catalogue and earn 1 reward from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue. If you purchase $120 CND from activie catalogues, earn 2 rewards or 1 reward with a minimum $120 CDN order.

LET SALE-A-BRATION BEGIN!!!!!

Recipe

Stamp Sets:Hoppy Together, Abstract Impressions, Lilypad Lake, Picture Perfect Birthday.

Ink:Granny Apple Green , Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake.

Paper:Grapefruit Grove, Early Espresso, Whisper  White, Crumb Cake.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Lakeside Framelits, Blends: Cajun Craze Light, Shaded Spruce Combo, Granny Apple Green 1/2″ Textured Weave Ribbon.

How To:

• Stamp the frog with Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White. Color using the Shaded Spruce Blends Combo.  Using Paper Snips, cut out frog and set aside.
• To create the water, ink the wavy stamp from Abstract Impressions stamp set with Blueberry Bushel and stamp across the Whisper White panel. Stamp using the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generational stamping method to create light and dark water. Start stamping in the middle and continue down the panel.
• To create the land, Ink the wavy stamp with Early Espresso ink and stamp above the water.  Stamp off once on scrap paper before stamping on Whisper White panel.  Do this 2 times.
• To create the grass, stamp the leaves stamp with Granny Apple Green ink.  Stamp full strength and then stamp again without reinking stamp.
• Ink the “Hey” stamp with Crumb Cake ink and stamp on Whisper White scraps.  Cut a flag with the Paper Snips. Cut a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock to make a pole, and attach the “Hey” sign.
• Stamp the butterfly with Tuxedo Black ink and color using Blends.  Stamp the lilypad using the stamp from the Lilypad Lake stamp set with Tuxedo Black ink and color using Blends.  DIe cut and attach to water with Stampin’ Mini Dimensionals.
• Attach Granny Apple ribbon to the Whisper White Panel.  Layer the WHisper  White panel, Early Espresso pane, Grapefruit Grove panel to the Whisper White card base.
• Stamp “Happy Birthday” with Granny Apple Green ink.
• Use Stampin’ Mini Dimensionals to attach the frog, and the sign post.

Want the product used on this card?

With a $60 Cdn order you can earn the Hoppy Together stamp set and create you own Froggy Birthday Card. Check out the rest of the products used on this card by going to my ONLINE STORE. While you are on this page, remember the YEAR-END CLOSEOUT SALE.  This sale continues while items last or until January 2nd.

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Create simple Christmas cards this year.  It will help with the stress factor. First, you need to decide on a stamp set, colors, and papers.  The Rooted in Nature stamp set and the Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies is one that you can use for “simple”.

When I first saw this stamp set, Christmas is not what it said. But, after playing with various images and dies, it occured to me that there was the possibilities of christmas cards with this set!  Christmas trees in the forest is a scene that no one can resist.

Recipe

Stamps:Rooted in Nature

Ink:Tranquil Tide, Grapefruit Grove.

Paper: Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Grapefruit Grove, Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Linen Thread, Share What you Love Artisan Pearls.

While this card doesn’t resemble a Christmas card, by changing the papers and embellishments, you can achieve the Christmas Card look.

Recipe

Stamps:Rooted in Nature,Wishing You Well.

Ink:Shaded Spruce, Merry Merlot.

Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies, Merry Merlot & Copper  5/8″ Reversible Ribbon,Shaded Spruce 1/8″ Ribbon.

Look closer at the 2 cards and it’s easy to see where the changes are.  I don’t think I can even say that it is a “step-it- up” card.

So, what did I do to make them different but the same? Besides the colors and the cardstock, here are the major changes:

• Christmas cardstock and ribbon,
• Designer  Series Paper,
• Layout,
• Ribbon treatment.

This year, with very little time and effort, you can create simple Christmas cards.

Looking for supplies to create these cards?  Look no further, shop my ONLINE STORE.

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More of the beautiful Laser Cut paper and I have no regrets about the purchase. There are so many ways to use this paper and I have 2 more in addition to the ways in this POST.

Recipe

Stamps: Detailed With Love.

Inks: Blueberry Bushel.

Paper: Whisper White, Blueberry Bushel, Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper.

Accessories: Detailed Trio Punch, Pretty Label Punch, 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 1/8″ Grosgrain Blueberry Bushel Ribbon.

This card is simple and easy to create and focuses on the Laser Cut Paper. Snip a  portion of the laser cut full page to obtain the flower pattern.  Adhere to a panel of Blueberry Bushel cardstock with the Fine-Tip Glue Pen.  The contrast between the cardstock and the flower panel really showcase the laser cut paper.

Stamp the 4 corners of the Whisper White panel with the scalloped and dot stamp.  Use the Detailed Trio punch  to punch the flower into the corner.  Place a piece of the Blueberry Bushel cardstock behind each punch out.

Before attaching the the BLueberry Bushel panel to the WHisper White panel, attach a piece of the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon and a piece of the Blueberry Bushel grosgrain ribbon behind the panel. Stamp the “Happy Birthday” and the swirl on Whisper White with Blueberry Bushel.  Punch with the Pretty Label Punch. Punch another label from Blueberry Bushel and cut in half lengthwise.  Attach each have to the Whisper White label so that the top and bottom are framed.

This card is very each to create as there is no stamps or ink used and very limited othersupplies.

Recipe

Paper:Whisper White, Petal Pink, Coastal Cabana, Share What You Love Designer Series Paper, Delightfully Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Celebrate You Thinlits,  Adhesive Paper, Pearl Jewels.

One side of the Laser Cut Specialty Paper is white and the other is ivory.  If you look at the previous Blog Post  you will find the card that was created using the laser cut paper as a stencil.  Use the flip side of this piece on the card.

FInally, attach a piece of the Adhesive Sheet to the Petal Pink cardstock and die cut “Amazing” and “You”.  Remove the backing from the Adhesive sheet and attach to the front of the card.

Don’t be afraid to to cut the flowers from the beautiful laser cut paper to make interesting cards.  You can find all the supplies to create these cards in my store.  Click on any of the images below to visit my store.

Product List

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Use the Laser Cut Speciality Paper and don’t hide away to save for a rainy day.  So often we come across a beautiful paper and instead of using it, we save it.  Do you have a habit of doing this?  Well, I do, but with the release of the 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue, I told myself that I wasn’t going to go into saving mode.

The Laser-Cut Specialty Paper comes in 2 different patterns.  One pattern uses a full sheet of 12″ X 12″ paper. This is the paper I chose to use and snip the flowers to use as a group or individually.

Recipe

Stamps:Touch of Textures..

Ink: Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide.

Paper: Whisper White  Powder Pink,, Tranquil Tide, Delightfully Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper.

Accessories: Tranquil Tide Ribbon, Whisper White Baker’s Twine.

This card uses the splatters from the TOuches of Textures stamp set.  Ink the stamp with Powder Pink ink and randomly stamp on the Whisper White panel. Next, decide which flowers you want to use for the card.  Snip these from the laser-cut paper.  I also cut and separated one flower from all other flowers and leaves. Attach the grouped flowers over the splattered background.  Apply the Liquid Glue Pen adhesive to the back of the flowers. Attach the single flower over the group of flowers.  Color a dimensional with a Daffodil Delight  Blends pen, attach to the flower center and place on card.

Recipe

Stamps:Eastern Beauty.

Ink:Calypso Coral, Pineapple Punch.

Paper:Whisper White, Pineapple Punch, Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Delightfully Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Eastern Medallions Thinlits, Layering Circle Framelits, Detailed Trio Punch, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Whisper White 3/8″ Classic Weave Ribbon.

Select a group of flowers and snip away from the rest of the sheet.  Place on Whisper White cardstock with the white side up. Use a sponge dauber and Pineapple Punch ink and sponge over the flowers.  The laser cut specialty paper is acting like a stencil.  Remove the stencil from the Whisper White panel. Stamp and die cut the sentiment with the Eastern Beauty stamp.

Stamp the sentiment in Calypso Coral ink. On the Pineapple Punch panel, punch each corner with the Detailed Trio Punch.  Punch a strip of Pineapple Punch cardstock with the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch and apple on the top and bottom of the panel and between the punchouts.

Today, I will leave you with 2 cards using the laser-cut specialty paper.  On my next post, I will how you 2 more ways to use this paper to create beautiful cards.

In my next post, I will show you 2 more cards that can create with the laser cut specialty paper.

To shop for supplies to create these 2 cards, shop by ONLINE STORE.  Easy peasy, just click on the links.

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The black ice card technique is one that you will want to try. It’s easy, fun and will make a WOW card.

A video is available further down in this post so that you can create your very own Black Ice Card. The video is “over the shoulder” so that you can follow along.

Don’t you think that the person receiving this card will go “WOW”? I can hear now “how did you do that”.

Recipe

Stamps: Touch of Texture.

Ink: StaZon Black, VersaMark .

Paper: Crumb Cake, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper, Copper Foil.

Accessories:Stamparatus,Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder, 1/2″ Lace Trim, Basic Black Solid Baker’s Twine.

The Stamparatus is used to create the pattern on the Crumb Cake card.  The video show how you can move the panels to achieve even spacing when stamping in rows.

Watch the video to find out you can create this card.

Touch of Texture Product List

Click on any image to be taken to my ONLINE STORE where you will find the supplies to create the above Black Ice Card Technique.

Another Version

I created another version of this card using the same technique.  Instead of Copper FOil paper, I used Champagne Foil and switched out the stamp set.  In addition, try out the Gold and Silver Foil Papers are well.  JUST HAVE FUN!

Recipe

Stamps: Serene Garden, Labeler Alphabet.

Ink: StaZon Black, Mossy Meadow.

Paper:Mossy Meadow, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper, Champagne Foil.

Accessories: Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Doily, Very Vanilla Ribbon.

Live Love Laugh Product List

Click on any image to be taken to my ONLINE STORE where you will find the supplies to create the above Black Ice Card Technique.

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Do you know that you can easily add texture to your cards with a stamp set?  Yes you can, with the Touches of Texture stamp set.Choose from a variety of textures such as scattered dots, lace, smudges, and or mesh-like images. Depending on where you place the textures, your card is sure to stand out.

Recipe

Stamps: Touches of Texture, Rooted in Nature.

Ink:Soft Suede, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green,Gray Granite, Memento Tuxedo Black. 

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Poppy Parade.

Accessories: Linen Thread, Glitter Enamel Dots (Melon Mambo).

When adding texture with a stamp set, you can decide which colors you want to use, how much or how little stamping and which images to use. In fact, these types of stamp sets will make great collages too.

Details:

• For this card, I chose to use only 2 stamps to create the textured background.  Stamp the lace-looking stamp on the side of the Poppy Parade card base with Poppy Parade ink.  You may not be able to see the image, but it is there. Ink tHe scattered dots stamp with Soft Suede and randomly stamp on the Whisper White panel.
• Stamp the leaves and stem in Granny Apple Green ink.
• Stamp the flower line stamp in Poppy Parade, followed by the fuller flower stamp stamped in Poppy Parade.
• Now, add in the detailed stamps. Stamp the dragonfly with Grey Granite ink,and the bee with Tuxedo Black ink.
• To add even more texture, sponge the Whisper White panel with a sponge and Soft Suede ink.
• Adhere the Whisper White panel to the Soft Suede panel and finally add this panel to the Poppy Parade panel.
• Before attaching the above panel to the Whisper white card base, wrap Linen Thread around the panels and tie with a bow. To how the bow in place, add a glue dot under the knot.
• Attach one of the Glitter Enamel Dots to the knot.  I used Melon Mambo, however, doesn’t clash with the Poppy Parade color.
• Carry the texture through to the inside of the card by adding another stamp to provide the texture.

Stampin’ Up has a variety of stamp sets for easily adding texture to your cards. Now, you can easily add texture to your greeting cards. In addition to the Touches of Texture, the sets include: Gallery Grunge, Timeless Textures and any of the background stamps such as the Burlap, Post Script or Tree Rings.

Click on the links above to view the stamp sets available to purchase.

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