You're the sweetest woolly friend

 My featured bundle this week is Woolly Friends.  Of course, I have to mash it up with some other products to make the cutest little friend card.  This card is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day for that matter.  I've used the Lovely Doilies and scored it as was shown by Sara Douglas on each of the scallops which gave it a little lift.  She used hers to make a medallion but that wasn't the look I was actually going for.  You can watch the video tutorial on how I made this card over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements:

Woolly Friends bundle* 166888 (includes stamps & coordinating punch)

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

Endless Love dies 167061 (can be purchased in a bundle* with coordinating stamps)

Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder 167071

Lovely Doilies 167104

Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink gems 165615

Real Red & White Baker's Twine 164051

Ink Pads: Secret Sea, Bubble Bath, Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Old Olive

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Petal Pink, Bubble Bath

I hope you will give this a try.  I'll post an additional card over on my Facebook page I made with this exact layout, in blues and with the sentiment Welcome little cutie that would be perfect for a new baby.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

*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.

Just A Note with Terrific Toadstools

 Hello everyone!  I'm so glad you joined me today.  I am combining current product with some upcoming Online Exclusives products you will be able to purchase in my online store beginning July 1.  So, write this one down and put it on your wish list.  You're going to want it.  To see the video tutorial for my card today, be sure to watch the replay over on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Terrific Toadstools bundle* 164790 (includes stamps 164783 & coordinating punch 164789)

Just A Note bundle* 166102 (sneak peek, available July 1) (includes stamps 166098 & dies 166101

Sunflower 3D embossing folder 166145 (sneak peek, available July 1)

Ink Pads: Secret Sea, Pretty in Pink, Strawberry Slush (Cloud Cover for inside image)

Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink gems 165615

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

Cloud Cover cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"

Basic White cardstock 3 1/4" x 4 1/2", 3 5/8" 4 7/8" & scraps for stamping

Silver Foil 163387

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day to spend some time with me.  I hope you found this tutorial useful.  Thanks again!

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

Changing Leaves Thank You fun fold card

For my final card this week using the Changing Leaves Hybrid bundle, I've made a fun fold.  It's super simple to put together and really just involves cutting a bit off the right front edge of the card.  I do love how it looks with the Countryside Corners though.  To see how I've put this card together, you can watch the live replay over on YouTube. 

Supplies and Measurements: 

Changing Leaves Hybrid bundle 164139* (includes stamps164351, dies with embossing folder 164138)

Countryside Corners dies 161471

Adhesive-backed Textured Dots 163338

Natural Tones Linen Thread 164071 (available beginning 9-4-24)

Country Woods DSP, 2 3/4" x 5 3/8" & 1 1/2" x 5 3/8"

Ink Pads: Petal Pink, Summer Splash, Misty Moonlight & Pecan Pie

Sponge daubers

Blending Brush

Card base, Thick Basic White 5 1/2" x 7 1/8", scored at 4 1/4"

Misty Moonlight cardstock, approx 3" x 4 1/2"

Petal Pink cardstock, approx 2 5/8" x 4"

Basic White for stamping & die cutting & inside layer 2 5/8" x 5 3/8" (optional)

Petal Pink ink refill

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to share a little with me.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies from my online store, simply click on the shopping cart in the upper right.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy & 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.

**Online Exclusives items can be while supplies last.  If they are in the store, they are available for purchase.  If they say Currently Unavailable, the stock will be replenished.  If they are no longer in the store, unfortunately, they will not return. 

Friends For Life Miss You card

 Hello and happy Saturday.  I hope you are enjoying your weekend whatever you are doing.  For my card today, I have a miss you card using the featured bundle this week, Friends For Life.  For this card I wanted to bring in some glitz and glimmer.  I hope you like how it turned out.  My 9-year-old granddaughter said she thought this was my best card ever....I think it's a stretch, but I know she loves it.  To see how I put this card together, be sure to watch the live video replay over on my YouTube channel.  

Measurements & Supplies:

Friends For Life bundle 163365 (includes stamps 163359 & dies 163364)* On sale through June 30.

Iridescent Faceted Gems163368

Fern 3D Embossing Folder 158804

Card base is Highland Heather cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Misty Moonlight cardstock 3" x 4", embossed with Fern 3D EF

Berry Burst, Old Olive & White Glimmer Paper 163769

    3x3" square & 1" x 5" strip

Pretty Peacock cardstock scrap

Thoughtful Designs Specialty DSP 163317, 3 x 3" square

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

Ink Pads: Pretty Peacock & Highland Heather

Basic White Medium Envelopes 159236

Thank you so much for taking a look today.  I hope you are inspired by what you see.  I have just the friend in mind for this card.  To shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! needs, please click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy & 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.

Autumn Leaves 6x6 scenery fun fold card

 For today’s project featuring the All About Autumn suite, I’ve created a 6x6 scenery fun fold.  I’ve used this fun fold on a Regal Reindeer card in July and cased the fold from a fellow demonstrator.  Be sure to check that card out too.  I love this fun fold because it uses almost an entire sheet of 6x6 Designer Series Paper minus 3/4” off the top or bottom of the scene.  This is a perfect fold if you just can’t cut up the scene.  You can watch the video replay to see how I made this card on my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

Autumn Leaves bundle 162186 (stamps 162179 & dies 162185) available September 6, 2023.

Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder 162189, available September 6, 2023.

All About Autumn DSP 6x6, cut 3/4" off the top or bottom, your choice.  Set 3/4" piece aside for another project.

    Next on the remaining 5 1/4 x 6" piece cut from the left on the 6" side at 2 3/4", then cut another piece 1 1/4".  This will leave a 2" piece.  Keep all three pieces in their correct scenery order.

Very Vanilla cardstock 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" (emboss this piece), 2 x 5 1/4" piece for inside, scraps for stamping and die cutting large maple leaf & sentiment label

Crush Curry cardstock scrap

Moody Mauve cardstock scrap

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Copper Clay, Crushed Curry, Wild Wheat

Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots162191, available September 6, 2023.

Copper & Natural Ribbon combo pack 162192, available September 6, 2023.

I hope you've enjoyed this fun fold and will put it to good use with the scenery Designer Series Papers you have on hand.  Let's get to cutting those up and using them to make beautiful cards.  Please shop my Stampin' Up! online store for all your Stampin' Up! needs by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy & 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

Happiest Birthday with So Refreshing strawberry lemonade

 This week’s featured product bundle is So Refreshing which includes a stamp and dies.  Nothing says summer like a cool refreshing glass of lemonade.  I originally designed this card for my granddaughter’s birthday.  This is the stamp set she wanted me to use to make her card.  She did love it when she received it.  To see how I put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay on my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

So Refreshing bundle 161347 (Stamps 161344 & Dies 161344)

Cane 3D Weave Embossing Folder 160580

Countryside Corners dies 161471

Scalloped Contours dies 155560

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

Garden Green cardstock 4 x 5 1/4", embossed with Cane Weave EF

Bright and Beautiful 6x6" DSP 161449, 2 x 3 3/4"

Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12" DSP 161640, 2 1/4 x 4" & 1/2 x 3 5/8"

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

Berry Burst cardstock scrap for die cutting with Countryside Corners die & strawberries

Lemon Lolly cardstock scrap for die cutting blanket

Garden Green cardstock scrap for berry stems

Ink Pads: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Garden Green, Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly

Lt Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends marker

I hope you enjoyed this card today and are inspired to create one of your own.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Please shop my online store by clicking the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be very appreciative of your business.

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

Teresa

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

You are much appreciated Season of Chic

 This is the final project this week using the Season of Chic bundle of products by Stampin’ Up!  This bundle will no longer be offered in the bundle discount after May 1st, so be sure to order it before then in my online store here.  It will still be available, just not in the bundle along with the discount.  Stamps and dies will need to be purchased separately.  I really like how this card turned out and it looks so cheerful.  It would work for Spring or Summer and most any occasion with an appropriate sentiment, even a wedding!  To see how I put this card together, you can watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel here:

Measurements and Supplies: 

Season of Chic stamp set, coordinating Chic dies

Wonderful Thoughts bundle (includes stamps and dies--available May 2)

Basics 3D embossing folders (set of three in Online Exclusives)

Hello Irresistible DSP (Online Exclusives), 3 x 4" and scrap for die cutting flower

Distressed Gold Specialty DSP, 3 x 3 3/4" approximately

Lost Lagoon cardstock, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2" for outside, 3 1/4 x 4 3/4" for inside layer, scrap for shell

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

Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting images

Basic White cardstock for inside layer 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"

Ink Pads: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly

Lt. Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends marker

Flat Adhesive-backed Pearls

Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to stop by my blog today.  I do so much appreciate it!

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

Teresa

Life is Sweeter Gate Fold card using Share A Milkshake

 Today's card is a sweet project!  I love the new Share A Milkshake bundle from Stampin' Up!  It makes such fun cards that anyone would love to receive.  It also features one of my favorite color combinations in pinks and browns.  To see how I put this project together, head on over to my YouTube channel and watch the video replay HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

Scalloped Contour dies

Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper (Sale a-bration gift choice with $50 purchase thru Feb. 2023)

Share A Milkshake bundle (stamps and dies)

Happy Labels Pick a Punch (sentiment strip)

Cane Weave 3D embossing folder

Soft Suede cardstock (cs) 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 2 1/2 and 6 3/4"

Basic White for stamping and die cutting

Basic White sentiment strip 7/8 x 2 3/4, punched on each end with the Happy Labels Pick a Punch

Basic White inside layer 2 5/8 x 3 15/16"

Ink Pads: Petal Pink, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Polished Pink and Real Red

Stampin' Write Marker, Soft Suede

Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you.  If you would like to support my small business by shopping in my online Stampin' Up! store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would so appreciate it.  

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

Teresa

Scary Cute Halloween Happiness Card

 The project I have for you today features the Scary Cute bundle by Stampin' Up!  At first, I only purchased the stamp set Scary Cute because I didn't need the coordinating dies!  Oh, how wrong I was.  As you can guess, I ended up ordering the coordinating dies separately (which cost me more in the long run than purchasing the bundle initially would have.)  In any case, for my FB Live on Wednesday night, I made this card and a coordinating treat box.  You can watch how I put them together over on my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

Scary Cute bundle 159582 (Scary Cute stamp set & Scary Silhouettes dies)

Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder

Stitched Rectangles dies

Gingham Cottage, Brights 6x6 and Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper (or use what you have) 5 pieces each one 3/4 x 4 1/2"

Basic Gray cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

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

Basic White for die cutting, approx. 1/4 sheet of cardstock

Basic Black for die cutting 2 3/4 x 3 1/4" approx.

Basic Gray for die cutting 1/4 sheet of cardstock approx.

Ink Pads: Black, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Gorgeous Grape

Stamperatus

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend alcohol marker

Wink of Stella glitter pen

I hope you like the project today.  Stay tuned for more with this fun set.  I have a treat box I made using this bundle coming.  To purchase any Stampin' Up! supplies, visit my online store by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be ever so grateful for your business.  Please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear if you were inspired and will be creating something similar of your own.

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

Teresa

Elephant Parade mini card and pocket envelope envelope

 It's Sale a-bration time!  July 1-August 31, 2022, is the second half of this year's free earning period.  For every $50 increment you spend, you can choose a free item from the Sale a-bration brochure.  The increments are accumulative, so the more you spend, the more you earn!  Be sure to check out the details by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.  The items in the brochure are usually exclusive to this promotion.  

The card I'm showing you today, is a card I was inspired to make based on a card I saw Wendy Cranford make.  I made a card from her sketch and after completing it, I decided to take that card even further and make an A2 standard card with the mini card on the front and add a pocket envelope inside of that for a gift card or money.  I hope you like how I've put this together.  It would make a great card for any and all occasions in which you might want to add a little gift.  You can watch how I put this card together, and see my original card in my FB Live replay over on my YouTube channel here:

Front of the card

Inside view of the mini card on the front.

Inside view of the regular A2 card base.

Measurements and supplies:

Card Base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" in Basic White Thick cardstock.

Mini card base 3 1/8" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" in Basic White cardstock.

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

Scraps of Basic White for stamping and die cutting

Scraps of Soft Sea Foam cardstock for die cutting

Rich Razzleberry  two pieces 4 x 5 1/4" and one piece 2 5/8 x 3 7/8" 

Wonderful World Designer Series Paper and Stamp Set (available as a Sale a-bration free choice, July 1-August 31, 2022) cut at 2 x 3 1/4" and additional piece approximately 4 1/2 x 5 1/4" for inside mini pocket.

Twigs and Sprigs Embossing folder and Die 159168

Elephant Parade Bundle (Elephant Parade stamps and Elephant Dies) 158695

Biggest Wish stamp set for inside greeting (or use what you have on hand)

Mini Pocket Envelope Dies 159167

Stampin' Blends markers in Melon Mambo, Smokey Slate, Lt. Petal Pink

Ink Pads in Momento Basic Black, Pear Pizzaz and Rich Razzleberry

Wink of Stella Glitter Pen

Blending Brush

Stampin' Cut and Emboss die cutting machine

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!  Have a safe and happy July 4th holiday if you live in the U.S. 

Teresa

What a happy day Elephant Parade sketch challenge card

 Today's project is a card I created from a sketch challenge given by Wendy Cranford during her 2022 Annual Catalog Paper Party.  I loved this challenge, and love how my card turned out.  I hope it inspires you to make a card using the sketch or exactly like it is.  You will find a video on how I put my card together here on my YouTube channel.  Thanks for stopping by today.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Elephant Parade bundle 158697 (includes Elephant Parade stamp set and Elephant dies)

Tea Boutique Cards and Envelopes 

Tea Boutique 6x6 Designer Series Paper 1/2" x 5 1/2" (optional--I only used a 1/2" strip on the inside of the card)

Garden Green cardstock, 1 3/4" x 4" and 2 x 3 1/2"

Basic White 2 1/4" x 3 3/4", 1/2" strip approximately 2 3/4" long and scraps for stamping and die cutting your images, and  inside layer (optional) 3 5/8 x 4 7/8")  You could just stamp directly on the inside of your card if you like.  I prefer a layer added inside.

Twigs and Sprigs Embossing Folder/Die

Stampin' Blends (come in a combo with both a light and a dark shade): Smokey Slate combo, Lt. Gray Granite, Lt Petal Pink, Color Lifter, Lt Granny Apple Green, Parakeet Party combo,  

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

Teresa

Thinking of you Country Floral chameleon card

Oh my gosh I really love the stamp sets that came in the January and February Paper Pumpkin boxes!    I combined the chameleon and bird from the January set with the teacup from the February kit, to come up with the focal image for this card.  First I stamped the chameleon, then masked it off and stamped the tea cup image over the top.  I used my Stamperatus to accomplish this so I could rest amp if necessary to avoid a halo effect from the mask.  I then stamped the little bird to look like he is standing on the succulent.  I colored the images with my Stampin’ Blends.  I cut the image out using the rectangle stitched framelit dies.  I mounted that on a piece of mint macaron which I also cut using the rectangle stitched dies.  I then cut a piece of watercolor paper, lightly misted it with water and ran it through the big shot with the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions folder.  The depth and dimension is amazing and it’s free through March 31, 2019, with a $50 order! I colored it with my aqua painter using mint macaron for the leaves and pool party and Flirty Flamingo for the flowers.  This is layered on a Flirty flamingo card base.  The sentiment is from By the Bay which is a Sale-a-Bration free item you can use when you spend $50

 The inside card is stamped with an image from Tea Together and the envelope image and sentiment is from the same two Paper Pumpkin stamp sets.

Stampin’ Blend colors I used are Mint Macaron light and dark, Flirty Flamingo light and dark, Pool Party light and dark, Crumb Cake light, Soft Suede dark, Calypso Coral light, Smokey Slate light, color lifter, Call Me Clover light.  I hope this project has inspired you as I really enjoyed making this one and I love how it turned out.  If you want to purchase any of the items I’ve used today, head on over to my online store by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.

Please leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you.   Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Make it a great day and happy stamping.

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.

To purchase the items used on my card today, please click on the shopping cart to the right.  It will take you to my online store.  I'd love to earn your business.  All orders receive a hand stamped card from me as a thank you. 

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. 

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Lovely Thank You Wishes

Today I am featuring the Lovely Wishes stamp set (145924) which can found on page 50 of the 2018 Occasions catalog.  I started with a card base of thick Whisper White cardstock.  I added an embossed layer of Pear Pizzazz using the Layered Leaves Dynamic embossing folder (It has an extra deep impression).  I then used one of the leaf stamps from the set to stamp on some of the raised areas in the coordinating ink color.  That’s one of the things I love most about Stampin’ Up! Everything coordinates--inks, papers, and embellishments!  It’s so easy to make beautifully coordinated projects without worrying about the colors matching.  My main focal panel was stamped on Whisper White cardstock in Momento tuxedo black ink.  I colored the images with my Stampin’ Blends markers.  I didn’t have to as the stamp set has stamps to easily fill in the images if you don’t care to color. I love to color and I've been having so much fun with my Stampin' Blends that I chose not to use those particular stamps on this project. 

The sentiment I used is from the Petal Palette stamp set (145785 clear mount).  Thanks for stopping my blog today.  I hope you've found a little inspiration here.  Please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you.  If you'd like to purchase any of the items I've used today, please click on the shopping cart to go directly to my online store.  I'd love to earn your business.  I hope you have a happy and creative day.