Sunflower Love & Courage Making a Difference card tutorial

For my project today, I wanted to make a card using the Love & Courage stamp set and pair it with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.  I used an ink blending technique to ink my focal background.  The sentiment uses a colored ink embossing powder technique.  I hope you are inspired to make some cards of encouragement for those in your life that are fighting the battle, not just breast cancer, with any cancer.  Change up the colors to suit your needs.  This is an important fight and most of know someone who is currently struggling with it or has fought the fight already.  $3 of every stamp set purchased in my Stampin' Up! online store goes to a Breast Cancer organization.  

To see how I've put this card together and learn the techniques I've used, be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel.  You can make several of these in whatever color you choose and donate to a cancer center.  They'll get into the hands of those who could use some encouragement and you get the joy of stamping and giving.   

Measurements and Supplies:

Love & Courage stamp set 165935

Sunflower 3D embossing folder 166145

Traditional Labels die 165864 (can be purchased in a bundle with coordinating sentiment stamps)

Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots 166139

Woven Ribbon (White) 164634

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

Basic White cardstock

    front layer 4" x 5 1/4"

    inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

    scraps for stamping

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pretty in Pink, Blackberry Bliss, VersaMark

Stampin' Blends alcohol marker: Dk Pretty in Pink, Dk Blackberry Bliss

Sponge Daubers 133773

Basics WOW! Embossing Powder (clear) 165679

Embossing Additions Tool Kit 159971

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  You can order your stamp set in my Online store 24/7 by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.

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.

Rustic Centerpiece Sunflower card

 Today I thought I’d color the sunflower image from the Rustic Centerpiece stamp set recently released by Stampin’ Up!®️. This particular image is the one that drew me to the stamp set, although it has great versatility for all occasions using the separate images in the set.  There are no sentiments included in this one so I pulled in More Messages.  To watch the video tutorial for this card, head on over to my YouTube channel.  Please be forewarned that my internet cut out as I was showing the stamping and embossing of the sentiment; however, I had completed the card (other than the sentiment). I’m terribly sorry about that.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Rustic Centerpiece 166186

More Messages bundle* 165473 (includes stamp and coordinating die)

Textured Notes dies 165555

Country Woods Designer Series Paper 163393, 4” x 5 1/4”

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

Petal Pink two-tone cardstock, 3 3/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, VersaMark Watermark 

Stampin' Blends: Pecan Pie, Poppy Parade Lt, Real Red, Summer Splash, Daffodil Delight, Darling Duckling Dk, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink, Pool Party Dk, Natural Tones Deep SU 100 and Medium SU 500

Basics WoW! Embossing Powder (clear) 165679

Embossing Additions tool kit (optional, but helpful) 159971

heat tool 129053

linen thread 

heat tool

Well, that's it for me today.  I hope you enjoy this card.  I can't wait to use the other images in this set.  The same layout will work for all and yet look very different.  

 

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.

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.

Rays of Light Sunflower Chicken Thank You card

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

Measurements and Supplies:

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

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

Rays of Light stamp 158925

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

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

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

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

Blending Brush

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

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

Linen Thread

Paper Snips

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

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

Teresa

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

Celebrate with Abundant Beauty Masks SD 2023 Sneak Peek

 For my card today, I’ve paired the featured product, Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks, with the Wanted To Say dies.  There is no stamping on this card.  The masks and dies do all the work. I hope you are enjoying these masks as much as I am.  I love their versatility and you will be seeing more of them in the future.  To see how I’ve put this card together, watch the YouTube replay over on my channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (coming 9-6-23) 162331

Artistic Mix Decorative Masks 159178

Bubble Bath cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored in center at 4 1/4" & scrap for sentiment w/ adhesive sheet on reverse side

Early Espresso cardstock scrap for sentiment outline

Moody Mauve cardstock, 5 x 5 1/4"

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

Ink Pads: Moody Mauve, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Bubble Bath

2023-2025 In Color Dots

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush on outside edges of flower petals

Blending Brush(es)

Thanks for stopping by.  Please shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! needs by clicking the shopping cart in the upper right.  Thank you in advance.

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

Teresa

Sunflower scenery mini treat bag

I was inspired to make this sunflower from a post I saw on Pinterest by Constantly Stamping.  She used a cafe bag to put her's on but I instantly thought it would look really nice on a pattern from the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper made into a mini treat bag.  I love how this turned out.  It uses the Thoughtful Branches stamp set and Beautiful Branches thinlets dies which are only available during the month of August 2016.  The sunflower is stamped using the leaf stamp on crushed curry cardstock and embossed with clear embossing powder.  The center utilizes the tree top stamped in early espresso ink on chocolate chip cardstock and cut out using the coordinating framelits.  I then punched it into a circle using a 1 3/4" circle punch and mounted it on another circle of the same size.  The sentiment is also from the stamp set is is embossed in copper embossing powder on a 1 3/8" circle.  The stem is cut from old Olive cardstock utilizing the framelits.  I hope you are inspired to make something similar.    Supplies can be purchased in my online store at teresaharper.stampinup.net.