A masculine graduation card 2026

 Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog.  I'm continuing on with my featured product this week Seasonal Celebrations.  I've added in some additional products to give this card a truly masculine feel.  I hope you like it and that it will inspire you with your upcoming graduation card needs.  Of course, it could be for any occasion simply by changing the focal image to something other than a graduation cap and changing the sentiment.  I can see this card made with a race car as the focal image and a birthday sentiment as well.  To see how I put it together be sure to watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel.  You can access it by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements: 

Seasonal Celebrations stamp set 167225

Gears & Textures bundle* 166854 (includes stamps & coordinating dies)

Scalloped Wishes stamp set 167447 (available in a bundle* 167453 with coordinating dies)

Wonderful Thoughts stamp set for inside sentiments 161899

Mini Alphabet dies 162934

Party Banner dies 165264 5th & 6th from the smallest

Real Red cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic Black cardstock for larger banner

Basic White cardstock for smaller banner, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & additional for tassel & die cutting mini alphabet

Lunar Lustre 12 x 12" specialty paper 167199 scrap for die cutting

Adhesive sheets 152334

Ink Pads: Real Red, Pebbled Path (retired) OR Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark

Stampin' Blends markers: Real Red dark & Basic Black

Metallic Wow! Embossing powders (silver) 165678

Embossing Additions Tool Kit (optional, but helpful) 159971

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  You can purchase any of your Stampin' Up! supplies by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.  I would truly be appreciative of your business.

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.

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It's Your Day Coneflower mash -up card

 Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog.  I have a fun project for you today mashing together two bundles to make this card.  I hope you like it!  To see the video tutorial, unfortunately, there are two parts as the internet provider has been having a few issues today keeping the internet up.  I'm so sorry about that.  You will find the Part 1 of the video on my YouTube channel here, and Part 2 can be found here.  I don't know how to edit videos and anyway, it's real live filming so what can we do about that?  I choose to just go with the flow.....

Measurements and Supplies:

Coneflower Celebrations bundle* 162251 (includes stamps and dies)

Mixed Florals bundle* 164642 (includes stamps and dies, although I didn't use the dies on this card you're still going to want them)

All Around Dies 164725 (last chance item and heavily discounted while supplies last)

Watercolor Pencils Assortments 1 & 2 #161700 & 149014 (I used Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, & Blue

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Color Lifter, Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze

Ink Pads: Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black

Balmy Blue cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Petal Pink cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score in center at 4 1/4"

Petal Pink cardstock scrap (stamp & die cut)

Cajun Craze Cardstock scrap (die cut)

Calypso Coral cardstock scrap (die cut)

Granny Apple Green two-tone cardstock (die cut some on dark side, some on lighter side)

Basic White cardstock (stamping and die cutting)

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

Adhesive-Backed Neutrals Sequins 161627

Wink of Stella glitter brush 141897

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I do hope you watch the video tutorial to see how I've put this card together.  Part one is mostly coloring the large image and die cutting, along with the products used.  

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.

Thankful Garden small floral top opening tuck tab box

 Hi everyone and welcome back to the blog.  I have another small gift box for you that uses one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock.  It makes a good size box at 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 2 1/2".  You will find some tips and tricks on how to use the decorative masks and make multiples of the small flower quickly and efficiently without removing your masks three times for each flower.  I hope you find this useful.  If you make a box of your own using this template, I would love it if you would share over on our Facebook Stampers Group Social page.  If you would like to see the tutorial on how I put this box together, and the tips and tricks I shared, be sure to watch the video over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

Thankful Garden bundle 165534* (includes stamps 165526, dies 165533 & decorative masks 165538)

Elements of Text 164774

Around It All dies 164725

Stylish Shapes dies 159183 (sentiment label)

Balmy Blue cardstock 8 1/2" x 10 3/8"

    Score on 8 1/2" side at 2 1/2", 5 1/4", & 7 3/4"

    Score on 10 3/8" side at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2" & 10"

Beautiful Bokeh 6x6 Designer Series Paper 164607

    4 pieces each 2 3/8" x 2 5/8" in portrait orientation, 1 piece 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"

Basic White cardstock for stamping & die cutting

Soft Sea Foam cardstock for leaves

Low Profile Dots 164658

Ink Pads: Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark Watermark ink

Soft Sea Foam (dark) Stampin' Blends alcohol marker

Blending Brushes 160518

Embossing Additions Tool Kit 1559971

Metallics WOW! Embossing Powder 165678 (gold)

Gold Open Weave Trim 165715 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you find the template and video useful.  To shop for your Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart.  I would love to earn your business, it's what allows me to continue creating content for all of you.  Thanks so much.

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.

Thankful For You collage card using decorative masks

I hope everyone is enjoying their week.  I was able to get through one card during my Facebook live last night.  I was having internet issues and hopefully a technician can figure those out on Monday.  In any case, I have the card a made during the live for you today.  It features the Thankful Garden stamp/die & decorative mask bundle by Stampin' Up!  I've used additional product which will be listed below.  To see how I put my card together, be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies: 

Thankful Garden bundle 165534* (includes stamps 165526, dies 165533 & decorative masks 165538)

Elements of Text 164774

Linked Together Decorative Masks 164809

Wildflower Designs dies 163333

Gold Twisted Thread 164603

Blending Brushes 160518

Metallics WOW! Embossing Powder 165678 (gold)

Embossing Additions Tool Kit 155971

Ink Pads: Boho Blue, Basic Gray, Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, Berry Burst, VersaMark watermark ink

Berry Burst cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Bubble Bath cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"

Basic White cardstock focal layer 3 3/4" x 5", inside layter 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & additional pieces for stamping and die cutting

A2 Medium Basic White Envelope 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope I've inspired you to give collage stamping a try.  It looks so beautiful with this Thankful Garden bundle.  

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.

Easy beautiful lighthouse birthday card

Hello everyone!  I'm back today with a card I made using the new Framed Scenes bundle Stampin' Up! released on Tuesday.  This is a great bundle for those who struggle to make masculine cards.  All five stamps are different scenes that you can use as is or color.  The coordinating frames dies take your scenes to another level and are designed to frame the artwork beautifully.  Don't overlook this one.  It really is a good bundle.  There are no sentiments included in the set, so grab one of the sentiments you have in your stash to make cards for any occasion.  If you would like to see how I put this card together, watch the video replay here on my YouTube channel.

Supplies and measurements:

Framed Scenes bundle 165397* (includes stamps 165395 & coordinating frame dies 165396)

Something Fancy stamps 160416 & coordinating frame dies 160424) Happy Birthday sentiment & label

Happy Thoughts (retired, sorry) for inside sentiment but use what you have on hand

Elements of Text 164774 for splatter background on card base 

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

Pecan Pie cardstock scrap for frame

Basic White thick cardstock for artwork piece & sentiment label

Basic White cardstock for inside layer 4 x 5 1/4"

Splendid Autumn 6 x6 Designer Series Paper, 3 3/4' x 5" & 1/2" x 4" (inside piece)

Ink Pads: Smoky Slate, Garden Green Balmy Blue & Memento Tuxedo Black

Watercolor Pencils (161700 Assortment 1 & 149014 Assortment 2): Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Cherry Cobbler, Blue, Pecan Pie, Basic Gray & Daffodil Delight

Blender Pens 102845 (come in a set of three)

Adhesive-backed Textured Dots 163338

Blending brush 160518

I hope you have enjoyed this card today.  Head on over to my online store to pick up your new Online Exclusives products.  I would appreciate the opportunity to earn 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.