It's a good day to celebrate birthday card

 The card I have for you today continues using those Sale a-bration free items Stampin' Up! offered through February 28.  I showed this card during a live tutorial on Thursday before SAB ended.  However, if you don't have that particular stamp set, you can use any small Happy Birthday, confetti or other sentiment you have in your stash and still make a card very similar.  The technique of making your own designer series paper is the main focus here.  The remaining images from this card are all still available in current stamp sets available in my online store.  You can watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel where I show you how to make your own paper and how to make your own banner piece to fit the die cut banner from Birthday Celebration dies.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Birthday Celebration bundle 164599* (includes stamps 164592 & coordinating dies 164598)

Pocket Thoughts 163547 (for the cupcake image)

Day to Celebrate (SAB free choice retired 2/28/25) Happy Birthday, confetti and Day to celebrate)

Elements of Text 164774 (background text on banner)

Encircled in Friendship 163623 (inside sentiment--last chance list heavily discounted)

Ink Pads: Blackberry Bliss, Bubble Bath, Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam

Stampin' Blends alcohol marker: Soft Sea Foam color white cardstock before die cutting tiny leaves

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Blackberry Bliss cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" & 2 3/8" x  3 1/4"

Basic White cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4", 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" (inside layer) & scraps for stamping

Iridescent Striped Trim 163299

Iridescent Faceted Gems 163368

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate you taking time from your busy day.

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

I love you more than cookies fun fold card

 Hello, I hope you’ve all had a great week.  This week I'm using some products that are on the Last Chance list and those which are likely to go on the next last chance list, along with new products.  The idea is to get you using all of those sets you currently have and make them new again with another set.  So here we go.....  If you would like to see how I put this card together, be sure to visit my YouTube channel for the video replay.

Measurements and Supplies:

Dear Santa stamp set 164303 (Last Chance item) (not just for Christmas as you can see!)

Perfect Pairs stamp set 164898 (Last Chance item)

Elements of Text stamps 164774

Around It All dies 164725 (can be purchased in a bundle for a 10% savings)

Everyday Arches dies 164629 (can be purchased in a bundle for a 10% savings)

Iridescent Faceted Gems 163368

Blending brushes

Ink Pads: Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green, Early Espresso, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Lt Wild Wheat, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Lt Balmy Blue, Lt Azure Afternoon, Lt Petal Pink, Natural Tones collection, Deep Su 100 & Lt SU 900

Paper Snips

Melon Mambo cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 1 1/4" & 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock, inner layer 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" plus scraps for stamping & die cutting

Bloom Impressions 12 x 12 DSP, (free with purchase during Sale a-bration thru 2/28/25

    4 x 5 1/4", then cut on 4" side at 2 3/4", envelope flap piece 2 1/4" x 6", inside layer 2 3/4" x 3/4"

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I appreciate you taking some time from your day to spend it with me.  To purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies in my online store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  Thanks so much!

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

Teresa

3 5/8” middle-sized hexagon box with Pick A Season

 I have another hexagon-shaped box for you today.  This one uses the middle die and measures approximately 3 5/8".  I love these shaped boxes.  They are so fun to make and really quite easy to put together.  I hope you will give them a try.  You can watch the video replay of the assembly process over on my YouTube channel. 

Supplies and measurements:

Meant to Bee dies 166582 (Can be purchased in a bundle 167243* with coordinating stamps 166583)

Pick A Season stamps 164969 (Sale a-bration free choice with purchase through February 2025)

Linked Together Decorative Masks 164809 (can be purchased in a bundle 164810* with coordinating stamps and dies)

Shaded Spruce cardstock (you'll need one sheet plus a little)

    Strip 1: 1 3/4" x 11", score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4" 7" 8 3/4" & 10 1/2" on long side

        Score on short side at 1 3/8"

    Strip 2:  1 3/4" x 10 1/2", score on long side at 1 3/4 - hair, 3 7/16", 5 1/8", 6 7/8" - hair, 8 9/16 and            10 5 /16".  Score on the short side at 1 3/8".  Please watch the video linked above for directions.

    Two middle-sized hexagons and two of the 2nd smallest hexagons in Shaded Spruce.  (you will only need one of the second smallest if using white for the inside bottom with a message.)

Basic White cardstock, 4" x 5 1/4" & two 2nd smallest hexagons.  One is optional for the inside bottom message.

Summer Splash cardstock for 2nd smallest hexagon frame.

Ink Pads: Shaded Spruce, Summer Splash, Soft Sea Foam & Pecan Pie

Blending Brushes 153611

Gold Twisted Thread 164603

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  To order the Stampin' Up! supplies I've used today or any others, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  Be sure to check out the Last Chance section as new discounts and items have been added.  

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Sending Love Vertical Bandstand Fun Fold card

 Hey all, I've got another vertical floating bandstand card for you today.  I absolutely love this fun fold.  I think it's easy and makes such a huge impact.  I made this particular card so I could send it out to my Aunt in Minnesota as I didn't get to mailing out my Christmas cards.  I wanted her to know I hadn't forgotten about her but didn't really want an all out Valentine card.  This is the result.  I hope you like it.  To see how I've put this card together, you can watch the video over on my YouTube channel.  

Supplies and Measurements:

Sending Love stamps 162873 & coordinating Sending Love dies 162879 (not offered as a bundle)

Heart Shaped bundle164946 (free SAB choice through Feb 2025) for sentiment only

Toadstool Gardens 6x6 DSP (free SAB choice through Feb 2025) 164942

    3 3/4" X 5 1/4", cut 5/8" off each end of the 3 3/4" side (keep all three pieces in design order)

   & fussy cut images from same pattern for placement at mailbox base if desired 

    coordinating design (I used the reverse side) 

        (4) pieces 1 1/8" x 1 1/8", (2) pieces 1 1/8" x 1 5/8" landscape orientation, (2) pieces 5/8" x 5 1/4" optional for back side) 

Basic White Thick Cardstock

    4 1/8" x 5 1/2", scored at 3/4" each end of 4 1/8" side

    (2) 1 1/4" x 5 3/4", scored at 3/4", 2", 3 3/4" & 5"

Basic White cardstock 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" and scraps for stamping

Scrap of Melon Mambo cardstock for die cutting small hearts

Window Sheet, 4 x 1 5/8"

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Granny Apple Green, Fresh Freesia, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Color Lifter & from the Natural Tones collection Deep SU 100 and Medium Deep SU 300

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you like my card and will give it a try.  I love pulling out older stamps & dies to combine with new products and give them so additional versatility.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies from my online store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be ever so appreciative of your business.

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Mixed Labels Easel Calendar with sticky note pocket and pen holder

Hello and welcome back to my blog!  I hope you find today's 3D project useful.  I've used new product just released today by Stampin' Up! today.  I was inspired by other demonstrators who had made easel cards but couldn't quite make their designs work for me, so I took a couple different ones, added my own dimensions and my own design for the pen pocket, along with some help from my friend Tracy and came up with this design I'm very happy with.  My original prototypes were too front heavy and wouldn't stand up.  This one works perfectly and doesn't fall forward.  It's not really very difficult and I've provided some tips and tricks in the video, so be sure to watch how I've put this together.  The replay is over on my YouTube channel.

Supplies and Measurements:

Mixed Labels bundle 164653* (includes stamps 164643 and coordinating dies 164652)

Wildflower Designs bundle 163334* (includes stamps 163325 and coordinating dies 163333) or use a small flower set you have in your stash.

Timeless Plaid 6x6 DSP

    3 1/2" x 5 3/4", cut the top at 3 3/8" which leaves a section for the pocket of 2 3/8"

    You will have a 1/4" strip left after cutting the 6 x 6” dsp .  I've used it to decorate the back of my easel.   

Cherry Cobbler cardstock (4 pieces)

    3 5/8" x 10", score in half at 5"

    5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score on 8 1/2" side at 2 5/8" & 3 1/8"

        score on 5 1/2" side at 4 5/8" & 5 1/8" from each end

    3 1/2" x 4", score on 4" side at 1/2", 2" and 3 1/2"

    1 1/2" x 2 1/2", score on 1 1/2" side at 1/2" and 1"

Basic White cardstock for stamping images

    If desired, Basic White 3 3/8" x 4 3/4" for back of easel

Ink Pads: Cherry Cobbler, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Old Olive, Calypso Coral

Thanks so much for stopping by.  To shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  Beginning today, through February 28, 2025, is Sale a-bration where you can earn free products with a qualifying purchase (before tax & shipping).  There are no limits to the number of free products you can earn during this period.  Who doesn't love free product?

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

Teresa

*purchasing a bundle saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.

Watercolor Melon--Enjoy the sweeter things in life

 I hope everyone is having a great week.  It's been a very productive one here in the studio.  Today, I have a quick and simple card for you using the Sale a-bration (SAB) free choice stamp set of Watercolor Melon.  SAB goes through the end of this month, so if you want this one, you'll have to get it sooner rather than later.  I love how easy the images in this stamp set are to use and the depth and dimension you get with the stamps is pretty incredible.  This set is one that is called Distinktive.  They are my favorite kind of stamps as they do most of the work for you and you look like an artist.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Supplies and Measurements:

Watercolor Melon stamp set 162962

Modern Oval Punch, 162234

Throughout The Year stamp set, 162312 (inside sentiment)

Sweet Citrus stamp set, 160641, (outside sentiment)

Countryside Corners dies 161471

Raindrops Embossing Folder 160554

Thick Basic White cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock, cut the 2nd and 3rd largest dies, 1/2" x 3 1/4" for sentiment & scraps for stamping

Zany Zoo Designer Series Paper, 4 x 5 1/4" for card, 2 1/4" x 6" for medium envelope flap 

Ink Pads: Sweet Sorbet, Granny Apple Green and Memento Tuxedo Black

Classic Matte Dots, 158146

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  As always, I appreciate your time and interest.  

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

Teresa

Fun Fold Angle Cut Card with Detailed Dogwood & watercolor pencils

I have a new fun fold for you today, at least new to me.  I saw Ange McKay make a fun fold very similar to this yesterday, and had to try it.  Her card was a tri-fold card and I didn't want to use a whole sheet of cardstock, so I altered it for a bi-fold card that you can make two card bases from one sheet of cardstock. When I made my original sample, I colored my focal image with Stampin' Blends markers.  I was then inspired by Linda Dalke to try my hand at some water coloring with the watercolor pencils.  I've forgotten how much I love using them.   So for this card, I've colored my image with the watercolor pencils.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay on YouTube.

Cutting template

Measurements and Supplies:

Detailed Dogwood stamp set (Level 2 SAB free item choice through February) 162953*

Deckled Circles dies 162286

Wonderful Thoughts Bundle 161494 (includes stamps 161899 & coordinating dies 161491) for sentiments

Softly Stippled DSP (Level 1 SAB free item choice through February) 162975*

    1 piece 4 x 5 1/4", 1 piece 2 1/8" x 5 1/8" (see cutting template or watch video)

Calypso Coral card stock for card base, 5 1/2" x 6 3/4"

Pebbled Patch cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4" & 2 1/4" x 5 1/4", additional for deckled circle, 8th smallest

Basic White thick cardstock for deckled circle (x2) 7th from smallest

Basic White scrap cardstock for sentiment

Iridescent Foil Gems,162842

Ink Pads: Stazon black, Pebbled Path, Pool Party

Mini Blending Brush

Watercolor Pencils, (161700 Assortment 1): Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry

Water Painters 151298

I hope you enjoyed this card and water coloring technique.  Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

*SAB Free choices, Level 1 with a $50 USD purchase, Level 2 with a $100 USD purchase (before tax and shipping).  Each $50 increment earns a free item, no limits to how many you can redeem.

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

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.

xoxo Adorable Owls heart card

 Happy New Year and welcome back to my blog.  I took a longer vacation than I planned as I ended up sick over the holidays.  I’m better and really ready to get back into things.  Today we’re playing with some new products from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2023 mini catalog and Sale a-Bration brochure.  Sale a-bration (SAB) lasts January 5, February 28, 2023, and is the best time to shop for Stampin' Up! supplies as you can earn free merchandise exclusive to this promotion with each $50 increment of supplies you purchase.  There is no limit to the free items you can earn in a single order nor any limit to the orders you can place to earn free items.  I hope you like what I’ve created for you.  To watch how I put this card together, you can see the replay on my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and supplies:

Adorable Owls stamp set (SAB free choice with $50 purchase thru February 2023)

Heart Punch Pack

Give It A Whirl Dies (for three stitched heart die cuts)

Leaf Fall Embossing Folder (texture on Fresh Freesia heart)

Celebrate with Tags (sentiment and inside hearts)

Beautifully Happy (SAB stamp set choice with $100 purchase through February 2023)

Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (SAB free choice with a $100 purchase through February 2023)

    4 x 5 1/4" and 1/2" by 3 5/8" 

Scrap of Basic White cardstock

Scrap of Blackberry Bliss cardstock

Blackberry Bliss card base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in half at 4 1/4"

Inks:  Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Memento Black

Inside cardstock, Basic White 3 5/8 x 4 7/8"

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Lt Pool Party, Lt Calypso Coral

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

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

Teresa

Shaded Summer Kindest Gnome

 Today's card features one of my most favorite stamp and die bundles from the newly released JD2022 Mini catalog by Stampin' Up!  I've also used the Summer Shadow dies which are in the annual catalog for 2022-23 and I couldn't resist adding a bit of the Sale a-bration free designer series paper called Rings of Love.  You can choose this paper absolutely free once your order reaches $50 in product and who doesn't love free.  You will find details by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right corner.  

I just love how this card came together and doesn't that little gnome just make you smile?  You can watch how I put this card together over on my YouTube channel here:

Supplies and measurements:

Kindest Gnomes stamps and Gnomes dies bundle 159626

Shaded Summer stamp set

Summer Shadow dies 

Stitched Greenery die

Crushed Curry card stock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", folded at 4 1/4

Crushed Curry cardstock scraps

Rings of Love DSP, two pieces each 1 x 5 1/4", and a piece 1/2" x 4 7/8

Soft Suede cardsock 2 x 5 1/4

Basic White 4 x 5 1/4, 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 and scraps for stamping and die cutting

Scraps of cardstock in Parakeet Party, Evening Evergreen, Poppy Parade and Crumb Cake 

Ink pads in Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade and Momento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends markers for coloring: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink, SU 900, Soft Suede

Wink of Stella Glitter Pen

Stampin' Dimensionals and mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by today!  Please leave me a comment.  I'd love to hear from you and I would especially like to know if you recreate this card.  

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

Teresa

Friendly Hello by Stampin' Up! medley of all occasion cards

 Today's post includes several cards I made during my Facebook Live Tuesday, February 1, 2022....Well, I actually only completed one of cards live, but showed how easy it would be make two additional cards with just a few steps.  You can watch the replay here on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3YhZZ7clnas 

My first card is a great layout sketch which can be used to easily use up pattern paper scraps.  It's also easily adapted for every occasion.  Just change out the pattern paper, focal image and sentiment and it's a whole new card.  All products used are by Stampin' Up! and can be purchased in my online store by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.

Measurements for this card: 

Base card 5 1/2x8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" Pool Party

3 3/4 x 5" base layer in Basic White

4 pieces pattern paper (2 each) 1 3/4x 2 3/8"

Cardstock piece behind focal diecut is 3 1 7/8" Shaded Spruce

Stitched So Sweetly die cut for focal image in Basic White

Sentiment die cut also Stitched So Sweetly dies in Basic White

Friendly Hello Stamp and Designer Series Paper (bundled, free Sale-a-Bration item with qualifying purchase through Feb. 2022)

Momento Tuxedo Black ink

Stampin' Blends in Pool Party, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Crumb Cake and Granny Apple Green

Sentiment from Inspired Thoughts

Here is the second card which I finished following the live.  

Measurements:

Base card 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 Basic White

Pastel Pearls for embellishment

Base layer 3 3/4 x 5 Basic Black

DSP 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 Hello Friendly, I stamped the black outline around the flowers directly onto the pattern paper (I show this in the video)

Stitched So Sweetly die cut in Basic White, ink blended with Granny Apple Green and leave stems stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink

Basic Black layer behind die cut 3 x 1 7/8

Stamped images in Momento on Basic White, Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends used for vein lines

Sentiment die cut, Stitched So Sweetly

Sentiment from Happy and Heartfelt.  

The final card is one I also showed in the video how to line up the leaf image on the Stamperatus and stamp directly onto the DSP.  

Card measurements: 

Base card 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4, in Pale Papaya

Base Layer, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4" in Basic Black

DSP layer 3 1/4 x 4 (really, I used a scrap I had, cut it down just a bit to the size, then added the black layer at 1/4" larger.)

Sentiment from Many Messages, embossed in white on Basic Black and cut with the Messages die.

Gingham Ribbon for bow

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I really appreciate it.  I hope I have inspired you and shown you several ways to use this free Hello Friendly stamp and DSP bundle by Stampin' Up!  Hurry if you would like to get yours for free, Sale-a-Bration only lasts through February 28, 2022, and supplies are limited.  

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

Teresa

Happy Hedgehog birthday sneak peek

 Happy New Year everyone!  I hope you have a wonderful start to the new year.

Today's the second card of my Happy Hedgehog sneak peeks.  This stamp set and the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Special Moments will be available beginning January 4, 2022.  I hope you like it.  I didn't use the hedgehogs on this card at all.  I wanted to show how to make a #simplestamping card using only stamps, ink and paper; along with a Sale-A-Bration product.  In addition, I wanted to show the versatility of the stamp set.  If you have been following me, you will know that #simplestamping is a difficult challenge for me.  This one I think, really meets the parameters.  You can see how I put this card together, along with the card from my post on December 29, 2021, over on my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/bNQWgPHSfmc 

A look at the inside of the card is below.  

 Supplies and measurements:

Pale Papaya cardstock for the card base at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"

Sale-A-Bration DSP Simply Marbleous 3 x 4"

Basic White 2 3/8 x 3 3/8 main focal image, 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 for inside, 1/2" x 3 1/4" for sentiment strip

Just Jade cardstock 5/8 x 3 3/8"

ink pads in Momento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede, Pale Papaya and Balmy Blue

Stamps Happy Hedgehogs, Special Moments (Sale-A-Bration free item with a $100 purchase) and Sweet as a Peach

Stampin' Blends:

Lt. Soft Suede for tree trunk

Dk. Pale Papaya for flower centers

Balmy Blue for flowers

Just Jade for leaves

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed what you saw and were inspired to make something of your own.  To purchase Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  It will take you to my online store where you can shop 24/7.  Be sure to leave me a comment.  You can follow me on Facebook here where I conduct a live card tutorial most Tuesday nights at 7:45 pm PDT  https://www.facebook.com/KnT-Designs-by-Teresa-276658209676338/

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

Teresa

Hedgehog Happiness thank you card

Although this card features a retired stamp set, I combined it with products you can get from the 2018 Sale-a-Bration (SAB) brochure and some items from the annual catalog. The focal image was colored with our new Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.  I used Rich Razzleberry (144602), Smokey Slate (145058), Crumb Cake ((144601), light Daffodil Delight (144586), light Calypso Coral (144042) light Pink Pirouette (144592), light Old Olive (144574) and Bronze (144607).  The image was stamped in Momento Tuxedo black ink (132708) which is  a must for using the blends with.  It won't smear or bleed as it is meant to be used with alcohol inks.  The Springtime Foils designer series  paper is from the second release of SAB products which you  can choose for free when you purchase each $50 increment of product.  I used a sponge brayer (141714) to layer Berry Burst ink over  the white background to change the color.  I love how it turned it. The ribbon is from the 2018 occasions catalog and is the Berry Burst 3/8" metallic-edge ribbon (145489).  The card base is a piece of Berry Burst cardstock.  It can be purchased separately (144243) or in a multi pack of 2017-2019 in color cardstock (144247).

We do have a current stamp set which features adorable hedgehogs and is called Hedgehugs.  It is equally adorable and available now.  SAB items are available while supplies last, but no later than March 31, 2018, when the promotion ends.  Be sure to get yours right away before they sell out.  The Occasions catalog is available until May 31, 2018. Click on the shopping cart to the right, to go to my online store to make your purchases and be sure to take advantage of SAB.  Each $50 increment spent earns you one item.  If you spend $100, you can choose two in the $50 category OR for the first time, Stampin' Up does have three options to purchase at the $100 level.  Be sure to check it out.  You won't want to miss out. 

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my blog.  I hope I've inspired you to do something creative today.  Please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you.