Monday, September 10, 2018

This Celebrate Card features the Celebrate You Thinlits from Stampin' Up!.  And is probably the quickest and easiest card I have ever made.  You simply stamp the flowers, die cut the 3 word dies, attach everything to the mats and you are done. 

Material List:
This is an A7 Size card!
-Stamp Set:  Amazing You*
-Dies: Celebrate You
-Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
-Inks:  Pool Party

-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 7" x 5")
-Bermuda Bay Bottom Base Mat:  (6-3/4"  x 4-3/4" )
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (6-1/2"  x 4-1/2" )

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the flower stamp from Amazing You with Pool Party Ink.*
--Die Cut the 3 sentiments from the Celebrate You Thinlets
--Glue the dies onto the stamped white mat as indicated.
--Attach White Mat to Bermuda Bay Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

This Thinking of You card features the Love What You Do stamp set and coordinating DSP from the Share What You Do Suite of products from Stampin' Up!.  The suite also offer offers coordinating pearls, ribbon, and other embellishments.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set: Love What You Do
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Sheltering Tree
-Cardstock:  Share What You Love DSP, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Grapefruit Grove, Whisper White
-Inks:  Grapefruit Grove
-Other: Petal Burst Embossing folder*
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Old Olive Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-DSP Mat: (5" x 3-3/4")
-Mossy Meadow Embossed Mat: (3-1/2" square) cut diagonally
-Grapefruit Grove Mat: (3-3/4" x 3-1/4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (3-1/2" x 3")

Directions:
--Cut all mats/pieces to size per list.
--Cut the Mossy Meadow mat in half diagonally & emboss with Petal Burst embossing folder*.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the background stamp and flower from LWYD in Grapefruit Grove ink.
--Stamp the sentiment from Sheltering Tree in Grapefruit Grove ink.
--Attach Old Olive, DSP & Mossy Meadow mats from bottom to top to the WW card base as shown using tape runner.
--Attach the WW stamped mat onto the Grapefruit Grove mat. And pop-up using dimensionals.

*For more definition spritz your paper with water before embossing.

Saturday, September 8, 2018

This Holiday Card features my 2 favorite stamp sets from the new 2018 Holiday catalog from Stampin' Up!, Winter Woods and Dashing Deer.   I used Coastal Cabana and Balmy Blue for the background stamping and several shades of green for the trees.  This is an A7 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Winter Woods, Dashing Deer
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Winter Woods
-Dies: none
-Cardstock:  Tranquil Tide, Whisper White
-Inks: Coastal Cabana, Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede
-Stampin' Write Markers:  Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Old Olive, Tranquil Tide
-Other:  Stamparatus, Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz Spray*
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot

-Card Base:  Whisper White A7 card (Folded Size 7"  x 5" )
-Tranquil Tide  Bottom Base Mat:  (6-3/4"  x 4-3/4" )
-Whisper White Top Mat:   (6-1/2"  x 4-1/2" )

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Trees on the card (one at a time) as shown using the Stamparatus. (I used markers to color the stamp in various greens and continued adding colors until I got a dimensional look that I liked).
--Use Sponge Daubers to color the background on the Whisper White mat.  (First I colored the whole mat with the Coastal Cabana, then I used a hand torn mask and Smoky Slate ink to make the lines in the bottom half.  Next I used Balmy Blue ink on the upper section for the sky.)
--
Stamp the 2 deer from Dashing Deer & the sentiment from Winter Woods in Soft Suede ink.
--Give the card a few minutes to completely dry & then spray the whole card with Shimmer Spray.
--Attach White Mat to Tranquil Tide Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

Friday, September 7, 2018

Another Fall card.  This time featuring Sheltering Tree and Winter Woods stamp sets from Stampin' Up!.   I used Balmy Blue for the sky and Pear Pizzazz & Garden Green for the lawn.  Leaves are a combination of yellows, greens, and orange. This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Winter Woods, Sheltering Tree
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Sheltering Tree
-Dies: none
-Cardstock:  Garden Green, Whisper White
-Inks:  Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Memento Tuxedo Black
-Other: Sponge Daubers
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,        -Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Garden Green Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
-- Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Color the background of the WW top mat using sponge daubers with Balmy Blue (sky) and Pear Pizzazz (lawn) inks.
--Stamp the cluster of trees from Winter Woods using Memento ink.
--Stamp from Sheltering Tree stamp set - the grass using Garden Green - the leaves using Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Cajun Craze & Daffodil Delight. The bike, rake and sentiment using Memento Black.
--Attach White Mat to Garden Green Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

Thursday, September 6, 2018

This Fall colored Wishing You All Best card features Blended Seasons from Stampin' Up!.   All of the stamping on the card was done using Versamark ink, then heat embossed with copper embossing powder.  The leaves were colored with Stampin' Blends. This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons
-Dies: None
-Cardstock:  Old Olive, Whisper White
-Inks:  Versamark
-Stampin' Blends:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight,  Old Olive, Crumb Cake
-Other: Copper Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Old Olive Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
-- Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Apply powder from Embossing Buddy across front of WW Mat.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with Leaves Stamp  & Sentiment from Blended Seasons with Versamark ink as shown (fill in with partial stamping to cover more of the mat ).
--Sprinkle with Copper Embossing Powder
--Heat Set the embossing powder with Heat Tool
--Use Stampin Blends to color all or some of the leaves as shown or desired.
--Attach White Mat to Old Olive Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

This Christmas Wishes card features one of the deer from the NEW Dashing Deer Bundle by Stampin' Up!  There are 4 different deer designs and they all have coordinating die cuts.  This one was cut from Gold Foil paper and mounted on mats of Under the Mistletoe DSP.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Dashing Deer
-Dies: Detailed Deer Framelits, Petals & More Thinlits
-Cardstock: Old Olive, Under the Mistletoe DSP, Whisper White, Gold Foil
-Inks: Shaded Spruce
-Other:  Triple Banner Punch
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Old Olive Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-DSP Banner:  2" x 6"
-DSP Square: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"

Directions:
--Cut the Old Olive bottom mat to size per list.
--Cut the 2 pieces of DSP
--Use Triple Banner Punch to cut the bottom of the banner - then trim to 5-1/4"
--Attach the 2 pieces of DSP to the bottom mat. as shown
--Stamp a scrap piece of WW with sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink.
--Die Cut the sentiment with die from Petals & More Framelits.
--Die Cut the Deer from a scrap of Gold Foil paper.
--Pop-up the Deer and the sentiment with dimensionals as shown.
--Attach Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018







This Thinking of You card features the Rooted in Nature Suite & Blended Season Bundle from Stampin' Up!.  It is a triple fold card, using a sheet of double sided Nature's Poem DSP and coordinating colors of Tranquil Tide & Cajun Craze.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set: Rooted in Nature
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Rotted in Nature, Blended Seasons
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Cardstock: Tranquil Tide, Cajun Craze, Nature's Poem DSP, Whisper White
-Inks:  Versamark, Cajun Craze
-Other:  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Tourmaline Embossing Powder*
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  DSP Cut at (12" x 5-1/2") (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Cajun Craze Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White top mat with the circular tree stamp from Rooted in Nature in Cajun Craze ink. See 2nd picture.
--Apply powder from Embossing Buddy on WW mat & then stamp the Wishing You All the Best sentiment from Blended Seasons onto the tree stamp with Versamark Ink.
--Apply White embossing powder and melt with Heat Tool.
--Attach to Cajun Craze bottom mat with tape runner.
--Using Thinking of You stamp from Rooted in Nature - use same steps as above Use embossing buddy, Stamp with Versamark,  Apply Tourmaline powder, and Melt with Heat Tool.
-Die Cut this Sentiment and a mat using Stitched Season Framelits.
--Glue 2 mats together.
--Cut a piece of the DSP for the card Base (12" x 5-1/2")
--Score at 2", 4", 8" & 10"
--Cut a diagonal from lower left corner up to the 4" score mark.
--Cut  diagonal from lower right corner to the 8" score mark.
--Fold at score lines.
--Attach the Cajun Craze mat to center section inside using Tape Runner.
--Take the pieces that you cut off & cut at score lines, trim them to fit onto the card base as shown in 2nd picture below and glue.
 --Glue the sentiment mat onto the left side of the folded card front - applying glue only where the pieces meet.

*Recollections Tourmaline Embossing Powder used on this card was purchased at Michaels.

Monday, September 3, 2018

This Thank You card features the Lovely Floral Embossing Folder and Share What You Love DSP from Stampin' Up!.  Really easy card to make and this layout can be used with your choice of any embossing folder and DSP. This series of cards used So Saffron, Tranquil Tide, Rich Razzleberry & Grapefruit Grove for the background mats.  These are all A2 size cards.


Material List:
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Eclectic Expressions*
-Dies: Stitched Labels Framelits
-Cardstock:  So Saffron,  Share What You Love DSP
-Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
-Embellishments:  Enamel Shapes, Scrap of Ribbon
-Other: Lovely Floral Embossing Folder
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-So Saffron Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-DSP Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Emboss the So Saffron bottom mat with the Lovely Floral Folder in the corner of the piece.
--Cut the DSP top mat diagonally (this will give you 2 pieces - use the other piece for a 2nd card - see other samples below).
--Attach the DSP to the bottom mat as shown.
--Stamp a scrap of So Saffron  with the sentiment using Memento Black Ink.
--Die Cut the sentiment with the die from Stitched Label Framelits.
--Thread the ribbon thru the label and attach where shown.  I used 2 glue dots on the back of the label to keep in place & scotch tape to attach the ribbon to the back of the mat.
--Attach an Enamel Shape in center of large flower on embossed CS.
--Attach SS Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.




Sunday, September 2, 2018

This simple Thank You card features a strip of Share What You Love DSP from Stampin' UP!.  For this one I used coordinating Mint Macaron & Tranquil Tide inks and papers.  The Mint Macaron was embossed with the Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder - though I must admit its hard to see that in this photo.  This is an A2 size card and was inspired by a layout I saw on Pinterest by Christy Fulk.

Material List:
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Stitched All Around
-Dies: Stitched Labels Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits
-Cardstock:  Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide, 2017-19 DSP, Share What You Love DSP, Whisper White
-Inks: Tranquil Tide
-Embellishments:  Metallic Pearls, Butterfly*
-Other: Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Tranquil Tide A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Mint Macaron Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")

Directions:
-- Cut the MM bottom mat to size per list.
--Emboss with Tufted Textured embossing folder.
--Cut a strip of SWYL DSP (2-1/4" x 5-1/4") & attach to bottom mat with tape runner.
-- Cut a strip of  2017-19 DSP in Tranquil Tide color (1/2" x 4") & attach to bottom mat as shown 1-1/4" up from bottom of Mint Macaron mat.
--Stamp a scrap piece of  Whisper White with Thank You circle sentiment using Tranquil Tide Ink. 
--Die cut with appropriately sized circle die from Layering Circles Framelits.
--Die Cut the circle mat from Stitched Layer Framelits from a scrap of Tranquil Tide CS.
--Glue 2 circles together & attach to mat as shown with dimensionals.
--Glue butterfly as shown*.
--Add Gold Metallic Pearls to butterfly body.
--Attach Mat to the Tranquil Tide Card Base using tape runner.

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Here is more of my alternatives for the Paper Pumpkin  August 2018 Blissful Blooms kit. 












Here's another Blended Seasons card I completed this week using the Blended Seasons Bundle from Stampin' Up!.  This card is a combination of Pool Party and Coastal Cabana papers and Stampin' Blends.  The Gold flowers/leaves were first heat embossed with Gold Embossing powder and then colored with a Gold Wink of Stella marker.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons, Labels to Love
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Beautiful Bouquet
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelit
-Cardstock: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Brights 6x6 DSP, Whisper White
-Inks:  Versamark
-Stampin' Blends:  Pool Party
-Embellishments:  Gold Faceted Gems
-Other: Everyday Labels Punch, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Wink of Stella*
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Coastal Cabana Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Pool Party Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Using the Medium frame from Stitched Seasons Framelit die cut a hole in the center of the Pool Party CS.
--Cut a piece of the Coastal Cabana from the Brights DSP to fit behind the opening and attach with tape runner.
--Attach Pool Party top mat to Coastal Cabana bottom mat with tape runner.
--Apply Embossing Buddy powder to a scrap of WW CS.
--Stamp WW CS with the large flower stamp from Blended Seasons & the label outline frame from Labels to Love using Versamark ink.
--Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder on WW - remove excess.
--Heat with Heat Tool until the powder is completely melted.
--Use Everyday Label Punch to cut out the label.
--Fussy cut the flower.
--Use Gold Wink of Stella to outline all the flowers and to color all the leaves.
--Use Pool Party Stampin' Blends to color the inside of the flowers.
--Pop-up the sentiment and the flower using dimensionals as shown.
--Attach Mats to the Card Base using tape runner.
--Attach the Enamel Shapes. 

Friday, August 31, 2018

This Congratulations card features the Serene Garden bundle from Stampin' Up! and was created using a combination of Tranquil Tide and Pool Party inks and paper.  The Framelits in the bundle offers dies that cut but also one that embosses the pattern onto your card.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Serene Garden
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Flourishing Phrases
-Dies: Garden Scene Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits
-Inks: Tranquil Tide
-Stampin' Blends: Pool Party Set
-Cardstock:  Tranquil Tide, Pool Party, Whisper White
-Other:  Sponge Daubers, Tear & Tape, Wink of Stella
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Use sponge dauber & Tranquil Tide ink to cover the WW top mat with background ink.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the flower & leaf stamps from Serene Garden in Tranquil Tide ink as shown.
--Die Cut the lower right corner section (this removes some of the leaves so the Tranquil Tide will show thru - it does not cut out the piece).  You can also use the 2nd die to emboss the pattern.
--Color the flowers with Pool Party Stampin' Blends set.
--Stamp the dove on a piece of Pool Party CS with TT ink and die cut.
--Pop-up the dove using dimensionals.
--Stamp the sentiment on a piece of WW CS with TT ink.
--Die cut the sentiment using the 2 piece frame from Bunch of Banners.
--Die cut a 2nd frame from a scrap of TT CS.
--Attach the outer section to the inner section using Tear & Tape on the back.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals.
---Attach White Mat to TT Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.
--Apply Wink of Stella to flowers (optional).

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

This Holiday Card features the Deer from the new Dashing Deer Bundle available September 5th, from the new 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  The deer die cuts are combined with the pine tree from Lovely As a Tree stamp set.  I am sure this will be one of the most popular bundles from the new catalog.  This is a A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Dashing Deer, Lovely As A Tree
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Nature Sings
-Dies: Detailed Deer Thinlits (available Sept. 5th, 2018)
-Inks:  Balmy Blue, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Soft Suede
-Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Mossy Meadow Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the tree from Lovely As A Tree in Mossy Meadow Ink using 1st & 2nd generation stamping.
--Use sponge daubers and Balmy Blue ink to shade the background.
--Stamp the sentiment using Early Espresso ink.
--Stamp a scrap of Crumb Cake CS with Deer from Dashing Deer using Soft Suede ink.
--Die Cut the deer using Detailed Deer Thinlits.
--Pop-up the deer onto the white mat as indicated using mini dimensionals.
--Attach White Mat to Mossy Meadow  Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

This Love What You Do card uses the stamp set of the same name from Stampin' Up!.  It features the coordinating DSP and a combination of Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron & Pool Party inks and papers  - and was inspired by a sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  Really quick & easy with measurements of the pieces I used in the directions provided on my website - see link below.  This is an A2 card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Love What You Do
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  same
-Dies:  Stitched Shapes Framelits
-Inks:  Tranquil Tide, Pool Party
-Other:  Banner Triple Punch
-Cardstock:  Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron, Share What You Love DSP, Whisper White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap piece of WW to stamp the sentiment

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.  Attach with Tape Runner.
--Cut piece of DSP: (3" x 3-1/2").
--Mat on a piece of Tranquil Tide: (3-1/4" x 3-3/4").
--Cut a piece of Whisper White: (2-1/2" x 3").
--Stamp the WW with the background image in Pool Party ink.
--Then stamp the flower image in Tranquil Tide ink.
--Mat the flower on a piece of Tranquil Tide: (2-3/4 x 3-1/4")
--Place DSP mat on WW top mat as shown with tape runner.
--Cut a (1"x- 4") strip of Mint Macaron, flag the end using Banner Triple Punch,  attach with tape runner as shown & trim to length if needed.
--Pop-up the flower mat as shown with dimensionals
--Stamp the a scrap of Whisper White with the sentiment in Tranquil Tide ink.
--Die Cut the sentiment with appropriately sized oval from Stitched Shapes Framelits.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals, as shown.
--Attach Tranquil Tide Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Monday, August 27, 2018

This is the 4th card in a series of Blended Seasons cards using the Blended Seasons Bundle from Stampin' Up! (only available until August 31, 2018 or while supplies last).  For this Wishing You All The Best card I used a combination of Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive for the color scheme, heat embossed the flower stamp and then fussy cut the image & popped it up on top of a frame made using the Stitched Season Framelits Dies.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Inks:  Versamark, Rich Razzleberry
-Stampin' Blends:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
-Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White
-Embellishments:  Enamel Shapes, Wink of Stella
-Other:  Detailed Trio Punch, Heat Tool, Silver Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Old Olive Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Piece of Rich Razzleberry for the Frame
-Piece of Whisper White to Stamp the Flowers

Directions:
--Cut the bottom mat to size per list.
--Use the Detailed Trio punch for the cuts in the 4 corners of the bottom mat.
--Die Cut a piece of Rich Razzleberry using the 2 largest frames from the Stitched Seasons Framelits.  Cut largest first. Be sure to center the 2nd cut.
--Attach the frame to the center of the bottom mat.
--Dust a piece of WW with Embossing Buddy.
--Stamp the flower onto a sheet of Whisper White with Versamark ink.
--Sprinkle the embossed design with Silver embossing powder.
--Heat set the embossing powder with Heat Tool.
--Fussy cut the Flower.
--Color the flower with Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Apply Wink of Stella to the flowers.
--Stamp the sentiment on the top inside of the frame with Rich Razzleberry ink.
--Pop-up the flowers with dimensionals.
--Attach Enamel shapes as shown.
--Attach Old Olive mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Sunday, August 26, 2018

This is my 3rd card in this series of Blended Seasons cards featuring the bundle from Stampin' Up!.  For this birthday card I stamped the flower onto a piece of Whisper White CS, fussy cut it and then colored it with Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive Stampin' Blends. Also used the Detailed Trio Punch on the corners of the WW top mat.  This is an A2 size card.  

Material List:
-Stamp Set: Blended Seasons
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Sentiment Stamp Dies:  Celebrate You Thinlits
-Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
-Stampin' Blends:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
-Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
-Other:  Detailed Trio Punch
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pumpkin Pie Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap piece of Daffodil Delight to die cut the sentiment.
-Scrap of Whisper White to Stamp the flower.

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Punch the 4 corners of the WW mat with Detailed Trio Punch.
--Die cut the WW with the largest frame from the Stitched Seasons Framelits dies - make sure you center it on the piece.
--Stamp the flower on a scrap piece of WW using Memento ink.
--Fussy cut the flower.
--Color the flower with Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Die cut the Amazing die from a scrap of Daffodil Delight.
--Attach the WW top mat to the PP bottom mat with tape runner.
--Pop-up the stamped flower using dimensionals.
--Attach the sentiment with glue.
--Attach PP Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Here's another card featuring the Blended Seasons Bundle from Stampin' Up!.  This time I colored the flowers with Night of Navy, Old Olive & Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends and die cut the shape with the die from the bundle.  Then I applied Wink of Stella to the flowers for that little bit of bling.  Have several more cards I am working on with this great stamp set which is only available until August 31, 2018.  I will post a few more in the next couple of days. This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Set: Blended Seasons
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Flourishing Phrases
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Inks: Blueberry Bushel, Memento Tuxedo Black
-Stampin' Blends: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
-Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White
-Embellishments: Enamel Shapes, Wink of Stella
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Blueberry Bushel Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp a piece of Whisper Whisper CS with the flower from Blended Seasons using Memento ink.
--Color the flower using Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Apply Wink of Stella to the flowers.
---Stamp the sentiment from Flourishing Phrases using Blueberry Bushel ink.
---Die Cut the flower using die from Stitched Seasons Framelits.
--Glue the die cut onto the Blueberry Bushel bottom mat as indicated.
--Attach the Enamel Shapes.
--Attach Blueberry Bushel Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Friday, August 24, 2018

This Birthday Card features the Blended Seasons stamp set from Stampin' Up!, which is only available thru August 31, 2018 or while supplies last. I just got it this week and will be featuring it on my blog for the next few days. What a beautiful flower stamp.  I colored it with Stampin' Blend markers and was pleased with the outcome. This is an A2 size card. 

Material List:
-Stamp Sets:  Blended Seasons, Birthday Banners
-Dies: Lots of Labels Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits
-Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Memento Tuxedo Black
-Stampin' Blends:  Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry,
Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
-Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette
-Embellishments:  Ribbon, Enamel Shapes
-Extras:  Tear & Tape
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pink Pirouette Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Rich Razzleberry White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Whisper White to stamp flowers
-Scrap piece of Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry for sentiment

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the flower stamp on a piece of Whisper White with Memento ink.
--Color the flowers with Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Die Cut the flower with the appropriately sized Lots of Labels framelit as shown.
--Stamp the sentiment from Birthday Banners on a scrap of Whisper White.
--Die cut the sentiment with the 2 piece die from Bunch of Banner Framelits, & then die cut a 2nd set from a scrap of Rich Razzleberry.
--Attach the Rich Razzleberry outline piece to the inner WW sentiment piece using Tear & Tape across the back to hold them together. 
-Attach the flower piece to the RR mat using tape runner as shown.
--Wrap a piece of scrap Ribbon around the bottom of the RR mat.
--Add a knotted bow with a glue dot as shown.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals as shown.
--Attach the Rich Razzleberry mat to the Pink Pirouette mat using tape runner.
--Attach the Enamel Shapes.
--Attach PP Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

This Thank You card was made using the August Paper Pumpkin kit, Blissful Blooms, from Stampin' Up!. This kit comes with stamps, an ink cube, card bases, envelopes and much more - to make 10 cards designed by the Paper Pumpkin team.  But this card is an alternative that I made based on a great layout from a card sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:
-Stamp Sets:  Paper Pumpkin Blissful Blooms
-Dies: Layering Oval Framelits, Stitched Label Framelits
-Inks:  Old Olive, Pineapple Punch, Black
-Cardstock: Pineapple Punch, Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Whisper White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow -Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pineapple Punch Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Blackberry Bliss Banner: (1-1/2" x 4-3/4")
-3 DSP Pcs: Cut in order  (1"  x 3-1/4" )(1-1/2" x -3-1/4")(1"  x 3-1/4" )
-Old Olive Mats: 2 (1-1/8"  x 3-3/8" ) 1 (1-5/8"" x -3-3/8")
-Scraps of Whisper White & Blackberry Bliss for Flower Circles
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:
--Cut the bottom mat to size per list.
--Cut the DSP, Old Olive & Blackberry Bliss pieces per list.
--Glue the DSP to the Old Olive Mats.
--Flag cut the bottom of the Blackberry Bliss as shown.
--Stamp the flower from the kit in Pineapple Punch ink.  Stamp the centers with black ink.
--Die Cut the flowers using appropriately sized oval.
--Die Cut mats for the flowers using appropriately sized scalloped oval.
--Attach the Blackberry Bliss banner to Pineapple Punch base mat using tape runner as shown.
--Attach the DSP mats using tape runner as shown.
--Pop-up the flower circles using dimensionals as shown.
--Stamp a scrap of Whisper White with the sentiment.
--Die cut sentiment with label die from Stitched Label Framelits.
--Attach the sentiment using dimensionals.
--Attach Pineapple Punch Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Here are a couple of other color schemes:

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

I made this Anniversary Card using the Lovely as a Tree stamp set by Stampin' Up!.   It features mirror image stamping which I saw on a You Tube video.  Once you stamp the images the background is sponged and the sentiment heat embossed.  This is an A2 size card.  Mirror Image stamping and card CASEd  from a video by Dawn Griffith.

Material List:
-Stamp Sets:  Lovely As A Tree, Beautiful Bouquet
-Dies: None
-Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz
-Cardstock:  Marina Mist
-Embellishments:  Clear Embossing Powder
-Extra Tools:  Heat Tool, Silicone Craft Sheet, Sponge Daubers, Sponge Brayer
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Marina Mist Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Trees onto the silicone craft sheet with Memento Black and then lay the craft sheet onto the WW card top mat - to create the mirror image on the bottom half of the card.
--Then stamp the Trees onto the top half of the card mat with the Memento ink- overlapping each other as shown.
--Apply background ink as follow, Pear Pizzazz with a sponge dauber in center, Marina Mist with a sponge brayer on the top, and Pool Party on the bottom with sponge daubers.
--The sentiment from Beautiful Bouquet was stamped with Memento ink and then embossed with clear embossing powder.
--Attach White Mat to Marina Mist Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.