Softly Sophisticated Thank You Card

 For my card today, I've again featured the Softly Sophisticated bundle along with a quick and easy layout you could use for any card or most stamp sets.  Simply replace the designer series paper with anything you have and the images and sentiments.  When you are in a pinch, it's a great layout for a quick card.  To see how I put this card together, you can watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Softly Sophisticated Bundle 162947 (free with qualifying purchase through February, 2024)

Gorgeously Made Dies, 161202

Perennial Postage Dies, 162607

Garden Meadow stamps, 162736 (I used the ground stamp only)

Masterfully Made DSP 161192, 1 1/8" x 4 1/8"

Card Base in Lost Lagoon, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Gray Granite cardstock die cut with Gorgeously Made die, finished size 3 3/4" x 5"

Basic White cardstock, cut two of the 2nd largest dies & scrap for flowers (if desired)

Ink Pads: Poppy Parade, Gray Granite & Lost Lagoon

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Festive Pearls, 159963

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day.  I hope I have inspired you to create a card and send off to a friend to make their day a little brighter.  To shop my online store, click the shopping cart in the upper right.

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

Teresa

Softly Sophisticated Birthday

 Well, another week has gone by and it's time for my first project of the week.  The featured bundle this week is Softly Sophisticated.  It is a Sale a-bration item which means between now and the end of February 2024, you can only get this bundle for free with a qualifying purchase.  I love this bundle and it's so versatile for most occasions.  If you would like to see how I put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Softly Sophisticated Bundle 162947 (free with qualifying purchase through February, 2024)

Garden Meadow dies 162740

Thoughtful Expressions dies 162821

Pansy Patch stamp set, 154999 (for sentiments only)

Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder 161600

Card base, Bubble Bath cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Cardstock Vellum, 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"

Berry Burst, 3 3/4" x 5"

Basic White, scrap for die cut & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Sheer Ribbon combo pack 161635 in Bubble Bath

Tinsel Gems Four Pack, 161623

Ink Pads: Berry Burst, Bubble Bath and Old Olive

Stampin' Blends in Lt Berry Burst (completely optional)

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies, click the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be so grateful for your business.  

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

Teresa

Rays of Light Sunflower Chicken Thank You card

 I've made a card today to show how the Cutest Cows bundle can make cards other than cow cards.  For this one, I've used the sunflower bunch along with the two largest chickens in the stamp set.  I've paired it with the Rays of Light because I needed a card that shouted warmth this week.  I think this one does just that.  If you would like to see how I've put it together, be sure to watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Cutest Cows bundle 162897 (includes stamps 162892 & punch 162896)*

Heartfelt Hexagon punch 162888 (can be purchased in a bundle 162889 includes stamps 162882)*

Rays of Light stamp 158925

Cracker and Treat Box die 159182 (used for the sentiment label only) or use whatever you have.

Card Base is Lemon Lolly cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Lemon Lolly cardstock layer, 4 x 5 1/4" stamped then trimmed to 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" in Portrait 

Basic White cardstock scraps & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Blending Brush

Ink Pads: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends markers: Lt Real Red, Dk Lemon Lolly, Dk Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Lt Copper Clay, Lt Cajun Craze, Dk Blackberry Bliss, Lt Moody Mauve, Lt Old Olive, Granny Apple Green

Linen Thread

Paper Snips

I hope you like how I used the Cutest Cows stamp set in a different way.  To purchase Stampin' Up! supplies from my online store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right corner.

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

Teresa

*save 10% over the individual piece price when purchased in a bundle

Cutest Cows Love You Moore action wobble card

Hello and welcome back to my blog.  We have had a wild bit of weather over the last several days, but it's finally warming up here in NW Oregon.  This week I am featuring cards with the Heartfelt Hexagon and Cutest Cows bundles which are in the newly released Stampin' Up! JA 2024 mini catalog.  

If you would like to see how I put this card together, you can watch the video replay on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Cutest Cows bundle 162897 (includes stamps 162892 & punch 162896)*

Heartfelt Hexagon bundle 162889 (includes stamps 162882 & punch 162888)*

Bee My Valentine stamps 162547 (can be purchased in a punch bundle 162554)

Mini Alphabet Dies 162934

Card base is Thick Basic White, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock scraps for stamping, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" (optional as base is white)

Most Adored Designer Series Paper, 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" & 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

Basic Black 3" x 4 1/2" for alphabet

Adhesive Sheets 152334

Black & White Gingham Ribbon 156485

Ink Pads: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends markers: Lt Basic Black, Lt. Petal Pink, Dk Smokey Slate

Resin Hearts Embellishments (Retired)  You could easily substitute Iridescent Pearls

Mini Action Wobble by Hampton Art

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Click on the shopping cart in the upper right to purchase your Stampin' Up! supply needs.  Thanks so much for your business, I truly appreciate you.

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

Teresa

*save 10% over the individual piece price when purchased in a bundle

Thoughtful Expressions Easel Card with Hummingbird

 Hello and happy Saturday.  Today, weather permitting, is the day my friends and I get together and spend the entire day stamping and crafting.  It's one of my favorite days of the month.  There's a little snow in the forcast as I write this, so we shall see if the event happens.  I sure hope so, snow doesn't often make it down this low.  

Let's get on with why you came!  Today's project features the Thoughtful Expressions bundle by Stampin' Up!.  I've paired it with patterned paper from the Sale a-bration (SAB) free selection of Flight and Airy DSP.  Sale a-bration runs from January thru February and for every $50 USD you spend, you can make a selection from the SAB brochure absolutely free!  What's better than free?  No limits on the free items you can earn (except maybe your pocketbook, lol!)  To see how I've put my easel card together, you can watch the video replay over on YouTube here.

Measurements and Supplies:

Thoughtful Expressions bundle, 162822 (includes stamps 162815 & dies 162821)*

Card Base=Boho Blue cardstock, 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"

Boho Blue cardstock scraps

Misty Moonlight cardstock scraps

Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" & scraps

Flight & Airy DSP, 162977 (SAB free selection with qualifying purchase)

    2 pieces 2 1/2" x 4", landscape orientation

    1 piece 2 3/4" x 4", landscape orientation

Ink Pads: Misty Moonlight & Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Bubble Bath, Boho Blue, Fresh Freesia, Daffodil Delight, Lt Misty Moonlight, Lt Lost Lagoon, & Dk Soft Sea Foam

Iridescent Foil Gems, 162842

Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, 162759

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you have been inspired to try this easel fold.  It's really rather simple, but packs a wow with the recipient.  Click the shopping cart to shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! needs.  I would greatly appreciate your business.  

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

Teresa

*When purchased in a bundle, you save 10% over the combined priced of individual items.

Thoughtful Expressions Valentine Card with Most Adored DSP

 Hello everyone.  It has been a crazy weather week here in NW Oregon.  I'm happy to be here to share a card with you today using the Thoughtful Expressions bundle of products by Stampin' Up!  Today's card started as a birthday card, but I changed it up a bit and made it into a Valentine card.  Now, I have one for my daughter's birthday and a Valentine card as well.  Same design, I just changed up the sentiments!  Easy Peasy.  I hope you like it.  Always remember, any design can be altered to use anything you already have on hand.  If you want to see how I put this card together, you will find the video replay over on YouTube here.

Measurements and Supplies:

Thoughtful Expressions bundle, 162822 (includes stamps 162815 & dies 162821)*

Heartfelt Hellos 162964 (SAB free item with qualifying purchase through February 2024)

Throughout The Year, 162312 (for inside sentiment)

Countryside Corners dies, 161471

Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder, 156505

Gold foil scrap

Card base=Real Red cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Real Red cardstock scrap die cutting 

Most Adored Specialty DSP, 162976 (SAB free item with qualifying purchase) 

    4" x 5 1/4" & 3/8" x 3 5/8" for inside layer

Basic White cardstock, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & scraps for stamping

Medium Basic White envelope

Iridescent Foil Gems, 162842

Ink Pads: Real Red & Pebbled Path

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Lt. Old Olive, Lt. Granny Apple Green

*When purchased in a bundle, you save 10% over the combined priced of individual items.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Click on the shopping cart to shop for all your Stampin' Up! supplies.  I would really appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. 

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

Teresa

Meandering Meadows 6x6 Scenery fun fold with Hot Air Balloons

 I love the Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper which is part of the Online Exclusives products.  If you haven’t seen it, you should definitely take a look.  It’s beautiful paper and has great textures on the reverse side to coordinate.  The sceneries are so pretty you might have a hard time cutting into it.  This card layout solves that problem, quickly and easily.  It also pairs well with the newly released Hot Air Balloons bundle.  Be sure to watch the video replay to see just how I’ve put this card together on YouTube here: 

Measurements and Supplies:

Hot Air Balloon bundle 162755 (includes stamps 162748 and coordinating dies 162754)*

Perennial Postage Dies 162607 (also available in a bundle 162608)

Garden Meadow bundle 162741 (includes stamps 162736 and coordinating dies 162740)*

Meandering Meadows 6x6 Designer Series Paper 162735, one 6x6 sheet and a piece 2 1/2" x 5 1/4"

    Cut 6x6 piece to 6 x 5 1/4", then cut from left to right starting at 2 3/4", then 1 1/4" leaving a piece 

    2" x 5 1/4".  Keep in order so that scenery stays in sequence.

Card base=Fresh Freesia cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"

Fresh Freesia scrap for sentiment label & balloon piece

Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Special Paper scrap in Bubble Bath for balloon overlay

Basic White for stamping images & inside sentiment piece 2" x 5 1/4"

Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds 162743

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Orchid Oasis & Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Lemon Lolly, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie, Dk Granny Apple Green, Lt Lemon Lime Twist, Lt Smoky Slate

Adhesive Sheets

Basic White Medium envelopes 159236

I do hope you will give this scenery fold a try.  It is very quick and easy and you won't mind cutting into that beautiful scenery piece. To shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! needs, click on the shopping cart to the right!  Thanks so much.

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

Teresa

Wish Big card with Textured Floral & Hot Air Balloons

 Happy New Year 2024 everyone!  I hope your year is filled with good health, many joyful adventures and the blessings of love from family and friends.  Happy New mini catalog launch day as well.  Stampin’ Up!®️ has released the January-June Mini catalog to the public today.  I hope you love it as much as I do.  

Today I want to show the versatility of the Hot Air Balloons bundle by Stampin’ Up!®️.  This bundle is a new one which went live to the public today.  For this card I’ve also brought in Textured Floral from the Stampin’ Up!®️ 2023-2024 Annual catalog to show how it can be used with other sets you may already own for some different looks.  You can watch the video replay on YouTube here:

Measurements and Supplies:

Hot Air Balloon bundle 162755 (includes stamps 162748 and coordinating dies 162754)*

Perennial Postage Dies 162607 (also available in a bundle 162608)

Textured Floral Stamps 161229 also available in a bundle 161232)

Card Base= Balmy Blue cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Early Espresso cardstock, approximately 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Basic White cardstock, 3 x 4 1/4", inside layer approx 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" & scraps for stamping

Ink Pads: Calypso Coral, Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Early Espresso, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sea Foam, Pecan Pie

Baker's Twine Three Color Pack (I used Flirty Flamingo)

Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots, 162758

*When purchased in a bundle, you save 10% over the combined priced of individual items.

I hope I've inspired you to think a little outside the box and mix and match your stamp sets!  Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

To shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! supplies, click the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would really appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  Thank you.