Saturday, May 27, 2023

Country Bouquet double flap treat box

 For today’s post, I have a treat box for you.  I was making treat boxes for my granddaughter’s ballet and tap friends, and decided I should make one for you using the featured products this week, Country Bouquet stamp set and coordinating punch.  I hope you like it and will give it a try.  You can watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel HERE:




Measurements and Supplies: 
Country Bouquet stamp set and coordinating Country Bouquet punch
Bubble Bath cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"
    score on 8 1/4" side at 2 1/4 & 3", rotate 180 degrees and score again at 2 1/4 & 3"
    score on 5 1/2 side at 4 1/4 & 5", rotate 180 degrees and score again at 4 1/4 & 5"
Basic White cardstock (2 pieces) 2 1/6 x 2 13/16" OR 2 x 2 3/4" depending on how large you like your     margins
Basic White cardstock scraps for stamping and punch images, 
    strips work best, 7/8" wide for leaves, 1 1/4" wide for hearts
Ink Pads: Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist
Blending Brush
Iridescent Pearls
Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (Bubble Bath)
Lt. Berry Burst Stampin' Blends alcohol marker for coloring the ribbon
Velcro Dot or magnet for closing the box (I used a 3/16" thin clear Velcro fastener)

Well, that's all I have for today.  I hope to see you back here next week.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies, shop my online store here: https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2109129 or click the shopping cart in the upper right.  I really would appreciate your business!

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa



Thursday, May 25, 2023

Country Bouquet meets Layering Leaves and Countryside Corners Mashup

 Hello and Happy Thursday everyone!  I’m so glad you stopped by my blog.  This week I’m featuring Country Bouquet and the coordinating punch.  I wanted to show how you can use this set for cards other than Valentines Day.  Here is my first project.  To see how I’ve put this card together and get some tips on using the Countryside Corners, watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel HERE:



Measurements and Supplies:
Country Bouquet stamp set
Countryside Corners bundle (stamp & coordinating die set)
Layering Leaves Stamp set
Bough Punch
Very Vanilla thick cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the middle at 4 1/4"
Very Vanilla Cardstock, 3 3/4 x 5 ", scraps for stamping and die cutting, 3 5/8 x 4 7/8" for inside layer and scrap approximately 2 x 3 1/2" for center die cut
Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper 4 1/8 x 5 3/8"
Ink Pads: Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie
Real Red and Burlap Ribbon Combo pack

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope I've inspired you to pull out this set if you have it.  If you need to order it, be sure to click here for my online Stampin' Up! store: https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2109129 OR click on the shopping cart in the upper right corner.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!



Saturday, May 20, 2023

Coffee With Friends landscape easel card

 As soon as I saw the Coffee and Friends stamp set in the new annual catalog, I knew I had to add it to my collection.  It arrived last Thursday and I couldn't wait to ink it up!  I am so happy to have Lost Lagoon back in the color refresh!  Here I paired it with Pool Party and I love how they look together.  I love how this card came together!  It turned out better than I imagined when I started.  The scalloped contour die cut really looks good with the new Nested Essentials dies.  Be sure to check these out in the 2023-2024 Stampin' Up! Annual catalog on pages 166 & 165 respectively.  Today’s card is an easel card and they are really simple to put together.  Be sure to watch the video replay HERE:






Measurements and Supplies:
Coffee With Friends stamp set
Nested Essentials dies
Exposed Brick 3 D embossing folder
Scalloped Contour dies
linen thread
Tinsel Gems three-pack
Thick basic white cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" & 5 1/2"
Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting 
Lost Lagoon cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4" & 2 x 5 1/4"
Pool Party cardstock, 4 1/2 x 3 1/4" (approx)
Lost Lagoon ink pad & Memento Tuxedo black ink pad
Stampin' Blends--See photo above

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  To order any Stampin' Up! supplies, be sure to click on the shopping cart in the upper right, it will take you to my online store where you can order 24/7.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa




Thursday, May 18, 2023

Coffee (and croissants) With Friends sketch card

 Coffee With Friends is my featured Stampin’ Up! product this week.  I made two cards and showed three others during my live on Wednesday night.  For this card I used a Short Cut Card sketch by Marisa Alvarez of kitchentablestamper.com.  You can watch the video replay HERE:

I tried to show how you can use this stamp set for things other than coffee cards.  I hope you like the inspiration.  To order any products I've used today, click on the shopping cart in the upper right corner.  It will take you to my online store where you can shop 24/7.  Be sure to watch the video for three additional cards.  



Supplies and Measurements:
Coffee With Friends stamp set
Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder
Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder
Stylish Shapes dies
2" circle punch
Thick Basic White cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"
Glorious Gingham DSP, Berry Burst pattern three pieces
    2 1/4 x 4 3/4", 3/4" x 4" and 1/2 x 3 3/4"
Fresh Freesia scrap for die cutting
Baker's Twine Essential pack, white twine colored with Lt Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blend alcohol marker
Pecan Pie ink pad
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
Tinsel Gems three-pack
Stampin' Blends: Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie, Lt Smokey Slate

I hope you have enjoyed this project and are inspired to use the sketch.  It makes card making go much faster and I thank Marisa Alvarez for providing it!  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa
Pecan Pie cardstock, 2 1/4" 3 3/4"
Basic White for stamping and die cutting


Saturday, May 13, 2023

Cheerful Daisies, Petal Park birthday card

 Happy Saturday everyone!  It’s supposed to be quite warm here today.  We’ve had some very nice weather the past few days.  I’ve really been enjoying some time on the deck soaking in the Vitamin D.  For my card today, I am mixing Petal Park and the Cheerful Daisies bundle.  My favorite stamps in Petal Park are those two step leaf arrangements.  I couldn’t wait to try them with the daisies.  They set the die cut daisies off perfectly.  I hope you are inspired to make something with your Daisy stamp set or you can purchase this bundle in my online store if you need it here:

You can watch the video replay of my live card tutorial over on my YouTube channel HERE:



Measurements and Supplies:
Cheerful Daisies stamp and die bundle
Moody Mauve cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the middle at 4 1/4"
Basic White cardstock, 3 3/4 x 5 " for card front layer, 3 5/8 x 4 7/8" for inside layer, scrape for flower centers
Bubble Bath cardstock for flowers
Moody Mauve cardstock for flowers
2023-25 In Color Dots
Ink Pads: Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Crushed Curry, Bubble Bath
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin' Blends: Dk Bubble Bath, Lt Lemon Lolly
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

I hope you have enjoyed the projects this week using Cheerful Daisies.  I should be back next week, until then; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa


Thursday, May 11, 2023

Bright and Beautiful Cheerful Daisies card

 Welcome to a beautifully sunny day her in the Pacific Northwest Oregon!  So glad to have some sunshine!  Today’s card just happens to also be bright and beautiful…  This week I am featuring the Cheerful Daisies stamp and die bundle from the newly released 2023-24 Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog.  You will find these products on pages 110-111.  So far, I haven’t purchased the Designer Series Paper that coordinates with this bundle.  For this card I paired it with the Bright and Beautiful 6x6 Paper pack.  I love the patterns and colors in this particular pack.  They’re so cheerful and bright, they just make me smile.  To see how I’ve put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay on my YouTube channel HERE.  Be sure to subscribe while you’re there so you don’t miss any videos I upload.  To purchase the Cheerful Daisies bundle in my online store, click here:



Measurements and Supplies:
Cheerful Daisies bundle (stamps and dies)
Wonderful Thoughts bundle (stamps and dies) for outside sentiment
Bright and Beautiful DSP, 4 x 5 1/4" & 3/4 x 4" for inside layer
Blueberry Bushel cardstock  5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4" & 1 1/2 x 4"
Basic White cardstock for inside layer 3 5/8 x 4 7/8" & scraps for stamping images and sentiment
Ink Pads: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss, Moody Mauve, Lemon Lime Twist and Blueberry Bushel
Brushed Brass Butterflies
Stampin' Cut & Emboss or the mini machine for die cutting

Well, that's all I have for you today!  Be sure to check back on Saturday for my next card using the Cheerful Daisies bundle.  Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa


Saturday, May 6, 2023

Sending You a Warm Oceanfront Hello

 This week’s featured product is the Circle Sayings bundle and I’ve paired it with Oceanfront.  These two were made to go together in my opinion.  It is so simple to stamp a beautiful ocean scene and then paired with the sentiment circle from Circle Sayings, it becomes a WOW card.  Quick and simple to put together!   To see how I put this card together, watch the video replay on my YouTube channel HERE:



Measurements and Supplies:
Circle Sayings bundle (stamp set and 2 3/8" Circle Punch)
Oceanfront
Stylish Shapes dies
Azure Afternoon cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"
Basic White cardstock for outside 3 3/4 x 5 "
Basic White cardstock for inside layer 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
Azure Afternoon scrap for circle die cut
Basic White scrap for circle punch and shells
Ink Pads: Azure Afternoon, Boho Blue, Crumb Cake, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat, Lemon Lolly
Stampin' Blends: Lt. Boho Blue, Lt. Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Color Lifter
Linen Thread
Mini Blending Brushes

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I do so appreciate it.  You can shop my online store for Stampin' Up! supplies 24/7 here.  Thank you in advance for your order!  It helps my little business keep running smoothly.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa


Thursday, May 4, 2023

Circle Sayings Countryside Corner Celebration

 Hello and welcome to the first post following the launch of the Stampin’ Up! 2023-24 Annual Catalog.  Today’s project is pretty much all about new product and what better to start with than the very versatile Circle Sayings bundle which includes a coordinating 2 3/8” circle punch!  I love a punch bundle which makes designing quick and easy.  With all the different occasions sentiments, this is a good pick for quick and easy cards.  To see how I put this card together, watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel HERE:



Measurements and Supplies:
Circle Sayings bundle (stamp set and 2 3/8" Circle punch)
Countryside Corners dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Basics 3D embossing folders
Thick Basic White cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"
Lost Lagoon cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4"
Bright and Beautiful 6x6 Designer Series Paper 
Azure Afternoon cardstock
Basic White cardstock
White Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Basic White cardstock for inside 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"
Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
Stampin' Blends: Lemon Lolly, Lt. Lost Lagoon, Lt. Azure Afternoon
Ink Pads: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  You can order Stampin' Up! supplies from my online store here.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa