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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Cutest Cow Tales fold over flap box

 Hello and happy Sunday.  I hope everyone had a great week.  Today, I'm using the Cutest Cows stamp and punch to decorate a fold over flap box I designed to fit 3-4 Cow Tale Minis.  I get mine at my local Dollar Tree but you can find them online.  I think they will also fit Merci chocolates, although, I didn't have any on hand to experiment with. The finished box size is 2 3/4" x 4" x 3/4", any treat that is narrow and shorter than 4" in height should work. If you give this box a try, be sure to share with us over on Facebook in the Group Social.  Also, we would love to know what you found to fit in yours.  You will find the link here: KnT Designs Stampers Group.  

You can watch the video replay on how I put this box together over on my YouTube channel.  

Measurements and Supplies:  

Cutest Cows stamps 162892 & coordinating Builder Punch 162896

Mixed Labels dies 164652 (can be purchased in a bundle 164653*) fence & sentiment label

Elements of Text 164774 (splotches in the sky)

Around It All dies 164725 (aka wonk a-doodle circles) (bundle* available)

I used excess rubber from Hearts & Hugs to make the cow spots on my belly band.

Calypso Coral cardstock 8" x 7 1/2"

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

    score on 7 1/2" side at 1/2", 1 1/4", 4" & 4 3/4"

Basic White cardstock 1 1/4" x 8" & scraps for stamping and die cutting

Pecan Pie cardstock scrap

Forever Plaid Designer Series Paper 164678

    (1 each) 2 5/8" x 3 7/8" (2 each) 5/8" x 3 7/8" (1 each) 5/8" x 2 5/8"

    If you wish to cover the front flap (1) each 2 5/8" x 2 3/8"

Ink Pads: Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie, Lt Crumb Cake, Dk Petal Pink & Natural Tones collection Medium SU 500 & Light SU 900

Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems 161288

blending brushes small 160518 or large 153611

I hope you enjoyed this little treat box and that you will make some to share real soon.  Thanks so much for stopping by. 

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.

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