You're gold pop-out diamond fun fold card

 I've made another pop-out diamond fun fold card for you today.  I love this fold, it looks like it should be so hard but comes together so easily!  It adds an additional wow factor to your handmade card.  I wanted to showcase the Good Luck stamp set as Stampin' Up! rarely gives us a stamp set for St. Patrick's Day.  I suggest you get it as soon as possible before it sales out.  Once Valentine's Day is over, it will start to sell quickly.  To see how I've put my card together, be sure to pop on over to my YouTube channel for the video tutorial.  You can find it easily by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements:

Good Luck stamp set 167223

Woolly Friends stamp set (for grass stamp) 166881 (can be purchased in a bundle* with punch)

Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder 161600

Scalloped Wishes Dies 167452 (can be purchased in a bundle* with coordinating stamps)

    Sneak Peek item (will be available beginning March 3, 2026)

Garden Green cardstock (2) pieces each 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

    score each piece at 3/4" each end on the long side and @ 2 3/4" in the center

Soft Sea Foam cardstock 2" x 4", emboss with embossing folder

    cut into (4) 1/2" x 4" strips

Soft Sea Foam two-tone cardstock 1 3/4" x 8" stamp & emboss with gold powder

    then cut into two pieces each 1 3/4" x 4" (cut in half on the 8" side) 

Soft Sea Foam two-tone cardstock scraps for oval sentiment and for hinges

    cut two pieces 3/4" x 1", score in the center at 1/2" on the long side.

Basic White cardstock 1 3/4" x 4" for back sentiment piece

Thick Basic White cardstock for focal die cut approx. 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" (slightly larger for the die)

Gold Gems (mine are from the 12 Days of Crafting kit in the last chance category)

Ink Pads: Garden Green, Memento Tuxedo Black & VersaMark

Blending Brush 160518

Stampin' Positioner Tool (free in a starter kit through March 2, then available for purchase by the public at a later date to be determined.) 167768

Embossing Additions tool kit 1559971 (optional but helpful)

Take Your Pick Tool 144107 (I use mine for every crafting project I love it so much)

I hope you have enjoyed this card.  It was the make-n-take project for our monthly crop day yesterday and the ladies all loved it.  I hope you give it a try!  My original inspiration for the fun fold came from Susan Campfield.  

Until next time; be happy, good health to you 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 may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Pop Out Diamond Fun Fold with Sweet Bugs

I saw this really cool fun fold Susan Campfield had made and I was inspired to make one of my own.  I love this fold.  It looks really difficult but is extremely easy to make.  I made several cards using different focal images so be sure to check out my Facebook page for photos of those.  Please follow along while I make it in the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel.  You can find it by clicking this link.

This is the reverse side of the card where you can write your message.

This is a look at the card from the top so you can see the diamond shape.

Supplies and measurements:

Sweet Bugs bundle 167002* (includes stamps and coordinating dies)

Banner Sayings bundle 167051* (includes stamps & three banner punch)

Beautifully Celebrated dies 166974 (can be purchased in a bundle* with stamps)

Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder 166990

Pearlized Faceted Circles 166978

2 pieces Basic White Thick cardstock for card base

    score each piece at 3/4" each end and then in the center at 2 3/4" on the long side

Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper

    (2) pieces 1/2" x 4", (2) pieces 1 3/4" x 4"

Petal Pink two-tone cardstock (2) pieces each 1/2" x 4"

Basic White cardstock for stamping images & sentiment

    (1) piece 1 3/4" x 4" for back 

    (2) pieces each 3/4" x 1" scored at 1/2" on the long side for mechanism

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mossy Meadow, Cloud Cover, Soft Sea Foam

Stampin' Blends markers: Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Blending Brushes 160518

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Thanks so much for stopping by.  You will find all the supplies I've used for my card today over in my online store.  Click on the cart to start shopping.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you 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 bear hugs & kisses card

 Hello everyone.  I'm mashing up some Stampin' Up! products (both older and new) to make some fun projects for you this week.  I wanted to make some things that can meet the valentine theme yet could also be used for other occasions.  For my card together, I've put together some unexpected combinations for you and hope you find this card as adorable as I do.  You will find a YouTube video tutorial over on my channel by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements:

Just a Note bundle* 166102 (includes stamps & coordinating dies) stamps are on last chance; however, it's still less expensive to purchase the bundle.

Endless Love bundle* 167062 (includes stamps & coordinating dies)

Valentine Kisses bundle* 167310 (includes stamps & coordinating dies)

Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder 167071

Real Red & White baker's twine 164051

Loose Valentine's Assortment 167074

Pretty in Pink cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" dry embossed with folder

Real Red cardstock 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock cut with notebook paper die, approx 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Basic White cardstock for inside 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Cardstock scraps of Basic White, Pretty in Pink for stamping & die cutting

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink, Poppy Parade

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Basic Black & Poppy Parade

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'm so glad you did.  Thank you for your support, it means so much.  You will all the supplies for my projects in my online store by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you 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.

Hobby Haven DSP birthday card

Hello everyone!  I hope you are spending time with family and friends this holiday season.  I finished up my shopping (I think!) yesterday and will be taking some time off to enjoy time with family and friends.  I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays, Happy Hannukah or whatever it is you are celebrating this time of year.  From our home to yours, good health and good wishes.  

For my project today I was inspired by Jacque Williams, a demonstrator in Australia.  I'm using product from the November Online Exclusives, annual catalog and we even have a sneak peek item from the upcoming Jan-April 2026 mini catalog by Stampin' Up!  I hope you enjoy this project.  It's pretty quick to put together once you fussy cut the images.  There is a video tutorial available over on my YouTube channel.  You will find it by clicking this link. 

Measurements and Supplies:  

Banner Sayings bundle 167051

Addressed to You 167010

Stone & Vine 3D embossing folder (Sneak Peek, coming Jan. 6) 166990

Secret Sea cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Garden Green two-tone cardstock, 2 strips each 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic White cardstock

    3" x 5 1/2" & 1/2" strip for sentiment

    4" x 5 1/4" for inside layer

Basic White medium envelopes 159236

Images cut from Hobby Haven Specialty DSP 167201

Ink Pads: Gray Granite, Secret Sea

Stampin' Blends marker: Secret Sea

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls 165192

Thanks for stopping by today!  

Until next time; be happy, good health to you 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.

Birthday Bear Pop-Up flower card

 Are we ready for the holidays?  I am not ready yet.  I still have a bit of shopping to do and all the wrapping.  I'm hoping to get that done this week.  I have moved on from Christmas projects though, and today, I'm using a Valentine set as a birthday card.  I wanted to show how the Valentine Kisses bundle can be used for things other than Valentine's Day.  Get you to think outside the box.  If you missed the post for Wednesday, you'll want to check that out and see how I made a treat box with this set.  I have a video tutorial for you on how to make this card step-by-step over on my YouTube channel.  You will find the video by clicking this link.  I hope you will give it a try.  They are so fun to make and Stampin' Up! has made it so easy with the new die set!

Supplies and measurements:

Pop-Up Petals bundle*168010 (incudes coordinating stamps and dies)

Valentine Kisses bundle* 167310 (includes coordinating stamps and dies)

Banner Says bundle* 167051 (includes stamps and coordinating Three Banner Punch)

Perennial Postage dies 162607

Lasting Linen background stamp 167107

Addressed to You 167010 (for envelope)

Basic White cardstock for stamping images

    Focal Image layer (2nd largest Postage die)

    inside layer, 4" x 10 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Misty Moonlight for card base 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"

Country Woods 12"x12" DSP

    multi-colored striped wood piece, 4 pieces each 1/2" x 4", 2 pieces 3/8" x 4"

Hues of Blue Flowers 165930

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Cloud Cover, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Crumb Cake or Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Ivory, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I appreciate it when you take a little time from your busy day to spend it with me.  To order you Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart to the right.  It will take you to my online store where you can shop 24/7.  Thanks so much!

Until next time; be happy, good health to you 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.

A Stampin' Up! sketch card with the 2025 Crafting Advent Calendar stamps

I recently received the new 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar for 2025 by Stampin' Up!  I wanted to see what it was all about.  My friend Tracy suggested I open one window each day and try to make a card with the contents.  Today is Day 1 and I started with just the stamps.  The stamps are all occasion stamps, even though the box itself is decorated for Christmas.  I thought I would make a card for a December birthday, using just the stamps and some additional cardstock/DSP.  Stampin' Up! sent out some sketches to those of us who participated in World Card Making Day last Saturday.  I decided to incorporate one of those sketches into my project for today.  

You will find the video tutorial for this card over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar 167335 (just the stamps for today)

The Right Words 165316 (for inside sentiment)

Heartfelt Hexagon punch 162888

Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP 165853

    2 pieces 1 7/8" x 5" (different patterns, I used the front and back of one sheet for mine)

Old Olive two-tone cardstock 2 5/8" x 2 7/8" (2 pieces, use one side light and one side dark)

    two pieces 1/2" x 3 5/8" for inside (one light side, one dark)

Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder 161600

Cherry Cobbler cardstock scrap

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

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

Flower Accents 165171

nail buffing block or light sandpaper

Ink Pads: Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Darling Duckling

I hope you like this first project made with the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar.  Be sure to check my Facebook page for the next projects.  To purchase your Crafting Advent Calendar, click this link, it will take you directly to the product page.  Of course, you can always shop for any Stampin' Up! supplies by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.

Well, that's all for me today.  Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

Sunflower Love & Courage friend card

My card today is very near and dear to my heart.  I've used the Making a Difference stamp set for 2025, Love & Courage, to make this card for my friend.  Although, mine is specifically pink, this set can be used for any type of cancer and made into any of the colors that represent the different cancers.  I think it's a must have in your collection.  Who doesn't know someone who is or has fought the battle?  Sometimes a little encouragement is all it takes to make someone's day when they aren't feeling great.  You can watch the video tutorial on how I've put my card together over on my YouTube channel. 

Supplies and Measurements:

Love & Courage ($3 from each stamp set sold goes to breast cancer non-profits.)

Sunflower 3D embossing folder 166145 (currently low inventory as I write this)

Pack Your Bags Twine three-pack 165582

Ink Pads: Strawberry Slush, Early Espresso

Early Espresso cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Pretty in Pink two-tone cardstock, 4" x 5 1/4" 

Basic White for stamping, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & sentiment strip 7/8" x 4 1/4"

sanding block (non-Stampin' Up!) 

Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink gems 165615

Medium Basic White envelope

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I sure hope you will consider adding this very important stamp set to your collection.  Stay tuned, I have more cards coming with it.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you 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.

Pop-up Shadow Box Happy Hibiscus 2025-2027 In Colors intro

Here it is another week gone by and it's Saturday already.  Today is my favorite Saturday of the month as I will be spending the day with my friends stamping, eating and enjoying each other's company.  It doesn't get any better than that!  I have another one of the Pop-up Shadow Box fun fold cards I made during my Facebook Live on Tuesday.  This features all the new 2025-2027 In Colors Stampin' Up! will release to customers on May 6.  I used the Happy Hibiscus stamp and die bundle to decorate my card.  To watch the video replay to see just how easily this card goes together, watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Supplies and Measurements:

Happy Hibiscus Hybrid bundle 164880* (includes stamps 164877 and dies/hybrid embossing folder 164879)

Patterns of Friendship stamps 165383 (sentiments)

Meant to Bee dies 166582

Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder 161600

Lovely Garden DSP  165524 (two pieces each 4" x 4")

Secret Sea cardstock 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 4 1/4", 5 1/2" & 9 3/4"

Secret Sea cardstock 4 1/4" x 6 3/4", scored at 1 1/4" each end.

Scrap cardstock pieces in Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger & Strawberry Slush for flower die cuts

Cloud Cover cardstock for 1" x 4" & for die cutting

Basic White or White Willow cardstock 4" x 4", a piece for 2nd smallest hexagon, scraps for stamping

Ink Pads: Secret Sea, Garden Green

Stampin' Write Markers: 2025-2027 In Colors 165292

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls 165192

Thanks for stopping by.  Do you like the new in colors?  Which one is your favorite so far?  I'd love to know. If you make a fun fold card like this, won't you share over on Facebook at KnT Designs Stampers Group Social?  I would really love to see what you've made.

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.

Wild Ferns Heartfelt Condolences (Sympathy) card

 This week my featured bundle is the Wild Ferns bundle by Stampin' Up!  I'm going to be honest, I had a tough time working with this one, but once I got started my projects did turn out quite lovely.  The dies make the cards so easy to put together, and the sentiments included in the stamp set are quite versatile with a very pretty font.  I hope you give this one a try.  

You can see how I put my card together by watching the video replay over on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Wild Ferns bundle 162655** (includes stamps 162648 & dies 162654)*

Comforting Thoughts stamp set 163691 (for inside sentiments)

Nested Essentials dies 161597

Fern 3D Embossing Folder 158804

Festive Pearls 159963***

Garden Green cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock 

    outside layer 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & scraps for die cutting

Pretty Peacock cardstock scrap 

Blending Brushes

Ink Pads: Garden Green, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock

I hope you have enjoyed the project today.  To shop for all your Stampin' Supplies, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  The last chance sale for the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and January-April 2024 mini catalog goes from now until April 30, 2024 OR while supplies last whichever is earlier.  Be sure to check that out.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I really do appreciate you taking time from your day to spend some time with me.

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

Teresa

* Bundle pricing saves 10% over the combined prices of the individual pieces)

***Bundle price retires on 4/30/24

*** Retiring 4/30/24 or while supplies last whichever is earliest.

Thinking of You Excellent Eggs trio sketch card

 This week we will be working with the Excellent Eggs bundle by Stampin' Up!  I've created this card and a 3D treat basket so be sure to check back on Saturday to see it.  I love this bundle of products, it makes such quick and cute cards.  The card I have today does have a bit of coloring and I like the bright colors!  I hope you are inspired to begin your Easter projects.  To see how I put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Excellent Eggs bundle 162808 (includes stamps 162801 & coordinating dies 162807)*

Fern 3D Embossing Folder 158804

Deckled Rectangles dies (a staple in my studio) 159173

Bee Mine DSP 4 x 5 1/4" (flower pattern)

cardstock in Daffodil Delight for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Granny Apple Green cardstock, 1 1/4" x 4 3/4", embossed with Fern 3D embossing folder

Petal Pink cardstock 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Pool Party cardstock, cut with 3rd largest Deckled Rectangle die

Basic White cardstock, scraps for stamping & 2 5/8" x 4" for focal image piece

Adhesive-Back Hearts & Flowers

Ink Pads: Basic Gray, Sweet Sorbet, Pecan Pie

Stampin' Blends: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Sweet Sorbet, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Pecan Pie

A shout out to Marisa Alvarez and her Short Cut Card Sketch #10.  It sure makes putting cards together quick and easy.  I hope you give this card sketch a try.  

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

Teresa

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

Little Monkey Apple Harvest card

 For today’s card, I’ve used the Little Monkey bundle which is my featured product this week.  I then  added a stamp set from the annual catalog along with its coordinating dies which are currently in the clearance rack (at a deep discount while supplies last.)  Again, I've also included some sneak peek items from the upcoming September-December Stampin' Up! Mini catalog.

To see how I put this card together, watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel HERE: 

Please note:  I added ribbon and sequins after I finished the video.  I've included those in the supply list.  

Measurements and Supplies:  

Little Monkey bundle 161379 (stamps 161372 & Little Monkey Builder Punch 161378)

Apple Harvest stamp set 159944

Apple Blossoms dies 160255 (clearance rack while supplies last)

Twisted Rope Embossing Folder 161545

Old Olive cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Soft Sea Foam cardstock, 4 1/8 x 5 3/8", scrap for sentiment & 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" for inside layer

Crumb Cake cardstock, 3 3/4 x 5", embossed with Twisted Rope EF

Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting images  

Stampin' Blends: Natural Tones collection page 136 of the annual catalog-Med Deep SU 300 & 400 (159461), Medium SU 500 & 600 (159462), Light SU 1000 (159465), Color Collections-Copper Clay, Real Red, Lt Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive & Lt Soft Sea Foam

Ink Pads: Old Olive, Early Espresso & Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper Snips for fussy cutting 103579

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

Mini Glue Dots 103683

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

These items are the sneak peek items I've used available to customers beginning September 6, 2023, in the upcoming September-December Stampin' Up! Mini catalog. 

Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo 162192 

Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins 162029

Thank you for joining me today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day to spend it with me.  Please shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! needs by clicking the shopping cart in the upper right. 

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

Teresa

Little Monkey Deckled Circle shape card

 This week my featured bundle is Little Monkey by Stampin’ Up!  I couldn’t resist throwing in some sneak peeks from the upcoming September-December Stampin’ Up! Mini catalog which goes live to customers on September 6.  You can add these items to a starter kit when you join my team this month before the catalog goes live. You can join find out more information here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2109129  

The Little Monkey is a stamp & punch bundle in the current annual catalog.  It’s so adorable and can be used for lots of occasions and doesn’t necessarily have to be used for kids.  To see how I’ve put this shaped card together, watch the replay on my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:  

Little Monkey bundle 161379 (stamps 161372 & Little Monkey Builder Punch 161378)

Fern 3D Embossing Folder 158804

A Day to Remember stamp set 155026 (for inside sentiment only, or use what you have)

Basic White Thick cardstock, 4 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in the center at 4 1/4" (Cut just above the fold with Deckled circle #5) 

Basic White cardstock scraps for stamping

Vellum cardstock approx. 4 1/4" square (cut with Deckled circle #7)

Soft Sea Foam cardstock approx. 4 1/4" square, cut with Deckled circle #6 for inside layer)

Stampin' Blends: Natural Tones collection page 136 of the annual catalog-Med Deep SU 300 & SU 400 (159461), Medium SU 500 and SU 600 (159462), Light SU 1000 (159465), Color Collections-Copper Clay, Dark Daffodil Delight, Lt Lemon Lolly, Old Olive

Ink Pads: Old Olive, Granny Apple Green & Early Espresso

Blending Brushes

Paper Snips for fussy cutting 103579

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

Mini Glue Dots 103683

These items are the sneak peek items I've used available to customers beginning September 6, 2023, in the upcoming September-December Stampin' Up! Mini catalog.

Deckled Circles dies 162286 

Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo 162192 

Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots 162191

Thank you for stopping by today.  I really appreciate it.  Please shop my Stampin' Up! online store for all your stamping needs by clicking the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be very honored to earn your business.

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

Teresa

Thanks a Ton Hippo card with Whale Done

 This is the final card of my watercoloring technique class from my live on Tuesday, 7-26-22.  It's just a really fun card that shows off a variety of products and coloring techniques.  You can watch how I created this look by watching my YouTube video here:

The focal image background is made using a stamped image from the watercolor stamp set for the sun, then I masked the sun and ink blended Orchid Oasis at the top and balmy blue ink at the bottom.  The sentiment comes from Whale done and complements this image beautifully.  

For the inside of my card, I used ink blending to add balmy blue to the cardstock, then stamped images from Whale done in Orchid Oasis and So Saffron.  The sentiment is also from Whale Done.

Supplies and measurements:

Card base: Balmy Blue cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2” scored in center at 4 1/4”

Embossed layer: Orchid Oasis cardstock 4 x 5 1/4 embossed with Seashells 3D folder

Focal image layer: Basic White 3 1/8 x 4 3/8

Focal Image: Basic White cardstock 3 x 4 1/4”   

Cardstock for die cuts in Balmy Blue, Orchid Oasis, So Saffron and thick Basic White

Adhesive Sheets for adding to So Saffron before die cutting goggles and snorkel

Blending Brushes

Watercolor Shapes

Masking Paper

Water Painters

Watercolor Pencils, Basic Gray and Flirty Flamingo

Ink pads, Orchid Oasis, Balmy Blue and So Saffron

Stamps: Watercolor Shapes, Whale Done and Hippest Hippos

Dies: Hippo Dies

Wink of Stella clear glimmer pen to add to water droplets

Thanks for joining me this week for these fun watercoloring technique cards using Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils!  You can order your supplies by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.  Thank you so much for your order!

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

Teresa

Nature's Prints You're On My Mind

 Today's project is the second of the two cards made during my live on Tuesday evening.  You can watch the live replay here.  It features the Nature's Prints bundle and Sun Prints DSP (Designer Series Paper).  You will find this suite of products on pages 90-91 of the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog which was released last week.  If you would like to order any of the products I've used today, you can shop my online store by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right corner.  

For the background on this card, I embossed the front of the card base with the Fern 3D embossing folder which is part of this suite of products.  You can order the entire suite of products by using just one ordering code 158805!  I love how Stampin' Up! makes it easy to shop a suite of products.  This particular suite includes the stamps, dies, DSP and Fern 3D embossing folder.  For this card, I've used everything in the suite and I love how it turned out.

Here's a quick look at the inside of my card.  I chose to leave out the sentiment and add it later when I know who the recipient will be and for which occasion I need it for, as this card can definitely be used for many.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Sun Prints Suite 158805 (includes Nature's Prints bundle 158801[Nature's Prints stamps 158793 and Natural Prints Dies 158800], Sun Prints DSP 158790 and Fern 3D embossing folder 158804

Gray Granite card base cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4"

Starry Sky card stock, 3 7/8 x 5 1/8"

Sun Prints DSP 2 3/4 x 4"

quarter sheet of Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting images.

Basic White card stock for inside panel 3 5/8 x 4 7/8

Ink Pads in Gray Granite, Starry Sky, Garden Green

Stampin' Blends in Polished Pink

Wink of Stella pen

Rustic Metallic dots

Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine and Magnetic Plate

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day.  Please leave a comment.  

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

Teresa

We Must Celebrate diaper card

Isn't this baby shower invite or gift card just adorable!  I love how it turned out.  I got the instructions for cutting the card to look like a diaper from a video I found on YouTube by Melanie Muenchinger.  It's entitled How to make a Simple 3D Diaper Card-No template needed. 

I cut the Pool Party cardstock as instructed in the video by cutting the bottom left corner at approximately 2" from the bottom and roughly 1 3/4" from the left side on the diagonal.  Then using that cut piece on the right side as a template to make both sides even.  I then ran  the cut card base through the big shot with the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions (143231) embossing folder.  I ran the cut corner pieces through separately making sure to put them in the folder the same direction as the card base to match the pattern.  The bunny, snail and mushrooms are stamped on whisper white card stock with Momento black ink and are from the stamp set We Must Celebrate (145898) which can be found in the 2018 Occasions catalog.  I colored them with my Stampin' Blends markers then fussy cut them out.  The tree stump is from Always and Forever (143814), but you could also use the tree stump from Hedgehugs (145879).  I stamped the tree stump, then cut the bottom off as I didn't want the whole stump, just the top of it.   I little bit of ribbon on each "fold" where the diaper pins would go and my card is finished. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you are inspired to go do something creative.  Please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you.

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You've Got This with Brusho

I designed this card for a make-n-take for my last workshop.  The ladies had a lot of fun and each one was quite different.  This was my first card made using the new Brusho Crystal Colour (144101) which are available in the Occasions catalog. I first stamped the flower image with Versamark (102283) ink on a piece of watercolor paper (122959).  I then added copper embossing powder (141636) and heat set it with our heat tool (129053).  I added yellow Brusho crystals in the center, tapping lightly on the bottom of the canister.  Around that, I added gamboge or orange and then added red around the outside.  For the leaves, I first put yellow down and topped with moss green.  After putting down the crystals, I took my aqua painter (103594) and, starting in the center, added a little water and "painted" the colors cleaning my brush  as I went so as not to mix all the colors together.  For this technique, a very little water goes a long way and gives you a nice vibrant color.  I set this aside to dry.  After a few minutes, I used the lowest setting on my heat tool to set the color.  I then added a piece of copper trim ribbon to the bottom of the watercolor paper.  I tied a bow with the copper trim and used a glue dot to secure it to the ribbon across the bottom.  Any stray dry crystals can be blown away as the crystals require water to activate the color.

This piece was mounted to a piece of real read card stock.  I put a piece of wood texture designer series paper through my big shot (143263) with a new embossing folder which is only available for free for a limited time as part of the Blossoming Basket bundle (147505) through Sale-a-Bration which ends on March 31, 2018.  You can choose this bundle for free when placing an order of $100 or more.  Stampin' Up has let us know this embossing folder (which is called the Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions embossing folder) will be available for purchase when the 2018-2019 catalog is released in June.  I added the basket weave embossed piece to a card base of Early Espresso.  I did not put a sentiment on this card so it can be used for any occasion I need a card for.  I think this card is very versatile and would be great for just about anything. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and taking some time from your busy day.  I hope you are inspired to try Brusho if you haven't already.  It was a lot of fun and I know the ladies in the class had a great time and were very pleased with their results and how easy it was to use. 

If you would like to order any of the supplies I used today, please click on the shopping cart to the right.  I'd love to earn your business.  Please leave me a comment, I'd like to know what you think or if you have any questions.  Happy stamping!

Lovely as a Tree Starlight card

This card is simple, but stunning I think.  It uses the very old Lovely as a Tree stamp set, along with the new Star of Light stamp set from the 2016 holiday catalog.  Lovely as a Tree is one of my all time favorite stamp sets and can be used for just about any occassion you need a card for.  Today, I have used it for a Christmas card.

I first masked off an area using Post-It tape and sticky notes to form the rectangle for my focal image area.  I then sponged on Night of Navy and Marina Mist inks into the area.  I stamped the cluster of trees from Lovely as a Tree on top of the sponging.  The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink and comes from the Star of Light stamp set.  It is one of my favorites from the holiday catalog.  It has many wonderful sentiments along with the images.  It is a large stamp set and also has a coordinating set of framelits to go along with it. Today,  I just used the sentiment and one of the small stars.  I did smudge a little ink below the sentiment, but didn't have time to redo the card.  I embossed the small star in gold to the left of the center tree.   

Supply list:

Night of Navy cardstock and ink

Whisper White cardstock

Lovely as a Tree 128655 wood mount or 127793 clear mount

Star of Light. 142110 (can be purchased in a bundle with Starlight Thinlits 141840 to save 10%. Bundle product code 143508

Stamping sponge 141337

Momento black ink

Thanks for stopping by today to look at my blog.   I hope you are inspired to create something today. I find that crafting is my therapy,  I hope you do as well.

Lovely as a Tree Starlight card

This card is simple, but stunning I think.  It uses the very old Lovely as a Tree stamp set, along with the new Star of Light stamp set from the 2016 holiday catalog.  Lovely as a Tree is one of my all time favorite stamp sets and can be used for just about any occassion you need a card for.  Today, I have used it for a Christmas card.

I first masked off an area using Post-It tape and sticky notes to form the rectangle for my focal image area.  I then sponged on Night of Navy and Marina Mist inks into the area.  I stamped the cluster of trees from Lovely as a Tree on top of the sponging.  The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink and comes from the Star of Light stamp set.  It is one of my favorites from the holiday catalog.  It has many wonderful sentiments along with the images.  It is a large stamp set and also has a coordinating set of framelits to go along with it. Today,  I just used the sentiment and one of the small stars.  I did smudge a little ink below the sentiment, but didn't have time to redo the card.  I embossed the small star in gold to the left of the center tree.   

Supply list:

Night of Navy cardstock and ink

Whisper White cardstock

Lovely as a Tree 128655 wood mount or 127793 clear mount

Star of Light. 142110 (can be purchased in a bundle with Starlight Thinlits 141840 to save 10%. Bundle product code 143508

Stamping sponge 141337

Momento black ink

Thanks for stopping by today to look at my blog.   I hope you are inspired to create something today. I find that crafting is my therapy,  I hope you do as well.

Lovely as a Tree Starlight card

This card is simple, but stunning I think.  It uses the very old Lovely as a Tree stamp set, along with the new Star of Light stamp set from the 2016 holiday catalog.  Lovely as a Tree is one of my all time favorite stamp sets and can be used for just about any occassion you need a card for.  Today, I have used it for a Christmas card.

I first masked off an area using Post-It tape and sticky notes to form the rectangle for my focal image area.  I then sponged on Night of Navy and Marina Mist inks into the area.  I stamped the cluster of trees from Lovely as a Tree on top of the sponging.  The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink and comes from the Star of Light stamp set.  It is one of my favorites from the holiday catalog.  It has many wonderful sentiments along with the images.  It is a large stamp set and also has a coordinating set of framelits to go along with it. Today,  I just used the sentiment and one of the small stars.  I did smudge a little ink below the sentiment, but didn't have time to redo the card.  I embossed the small star in gold to the left of the center tree.   

Supply list:

Night of Navy cardstock and ink

Whisper White cardstock

Lovely as a Tree 128655 wood mount or 127793 clear mount

Star of Light. 142110 (can be purchased in a bundle with Starlight Thinlits 141840 to save 10%. Bundle product code 143508

Stamping sponge 141337

Momento black ink

Thanks for stopping by today to look at my blog.   I hope you are inspired to create something today. I find that crafting is my therapy,  I hope you do as well.

Petals and Posies Fabulous Fall Shaker Card

I had so much fun making this card.  I love the colors and fall is my favorite time of year.  To make this card, I started with a piece of whisper white cardstock.  I sponged on crushed curry, cherry cobbler, rich razzleberry and Cajun craze inks in random places blending as I went.  I then stamped the leaf image from Thoughtful Branches  which is only available through the end of August 2016 (143539), and the smallest leaf images from Paisleys & Posies (142196) in Versamark ink (102283) and embossed them with white embossing powder (109132).  I used the Large Letters Framelits dies (141712) to cut the letters from the finished piece.  I then used a piece of window sheet (114323) adhered to the back to close the letters.  Some foam adhesive strips on the back (141825) made it easy to form the basis for my shaker card front.  I punched some small leaves from an old leaf border punch I had on hand to fill the letters.

The sentiment is from the Thoughtful Banners stamp set (141614) and cut with the Duet Banner Punch (141483).  These items can be purchased in a bundle to save 10% (142330).  I stamped the banner and sentiment in early espresso ink (126974) and mounted the shaker card front onto a piece of early espresso cardstock.  (119686).  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and taking some time out of your busy schedule.  Please let me  a comment, I'd love to hear what you think.