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May 2023 Stampers Dozen Blog Hop: Returning Shades of Nature's Prints birthday card set

 

  Hello and thank you for stopping by during this month's blog hop! Check out this fun set of birthday cards I made featuring three of the returning colors - can you guess which ones they are?  I love the monochromatic look of these cards and the Nature's Prints stamp set has such beautiful images!! Please read on to find out more about this month's project.... 

 

 

  For the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop this month, we are featuring the returning colors. I don't know about you, but I am super excited for the return of these three: Blueberry Bushel, Misty Moonlight and Pretty Peacock! Did you guess correctly? These shades of blue/green are just so rich and beautiful and perfect for this monochromatic card layout when paired with basic white!! 

 

 

  I used the Nature's Prints stamp set along with the coordinating Natural Prints dies and Fern 3D embossing folder. It's so easy to die cut images and add texture using the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. To place an online order or check out the new products available from the 2023-2024 Annual catalog, please click on any image above to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code UAJXWBSR* with your online order at checkout through May 30th).  

 

 

  This first card features the beautiful Blueberry Bushel ink and card stock. All three cards have the same basic layout with just a few minor differences. Each has a background panel of white card stock embossed with the Fern 3D folder, and each features a bouquet of various stamped images from the Nature's Prints stamp set along with a sentiment.  As you can see, I only added glue to the bottoms of the "stems" so that these images pop off the card and look more 3D.  I stamped each of the cards the same way on the inside, too, to add some interest.  I further embellished this card with some basic Rhinestone basic jewels because I love the added bling!  

 

 

  This next card features Misty Moonlight ink and card stock. This is such a soft blue, isn't it? Instead of adding any embellishments, I used a clear Wink of Stella glue pen to add some shimmer to the stamped images (sadly it is very difficult to photograph that shimmer).  The card stock leaves look a little different on this card because I had cut out the wreath die cut, but then cut it up into pieces to tuck into the bouquet. 

 

 

  And here is my third card featuring the Pretty Peacock ink and card stock. For this card I embellished with the Iridescent Pearls basic jewels.  This color is so beautiful and rich!

 

 

  Didn't they turn out great? So which one is your favorite?  I am partial to green, so I have to say that the Pretty Peacock card is my favorite.  For more returning color inspiration, be sure to follow along on the blog hop using the links below.

 

Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!!

 

 

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Sunday Fun Day: Fun with Embossing!

  Hello and Happy Sunday!  This week over on the Sisters in Stamping blog we are featuring embossing techniques.  Did you know that there are three different ways to emboss?  They are: 1) dry embossing (with an embossing folder), 2) heat embossing (using embossing powders and a heat gun) and 3) using embossing paste with a decorative mask. I chose to use embossing folders because I love how quickly and easily they add fantastic texture to a card.  I want to use and feature as many of my retiring products while I still can this month, so I made 3 cards to share with you today. Two of them are Christmas cards and feature the Wintry 3D embossing folders, and the other features the Pretty Flowers embossing folder. Please read on to find out more about each card....

 

  Above are images and links to the retiring products that I used for today's project. As you can see, many are deeply discounted. But don't delay in ordering, many of the Last Chance products have already sold out including the Celebrating You stamp set that I used for my Thank You card. To find out which items are still available and to place an online order (the best way to guarantee you'll be able to get what you want while it's in stock), please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code 6FH969HS* with your online order at checkout through May 30th).  

 

 

  For these two Christmas cards, I used the Wintry Mix 3D embossing folders along with a color palette of Mint Macaron, Pacific Point, Sahara Sand, Soft Succulent and Soft Suede.  The reindeer were created using Soft Suede CS for the body and Sahara Sand CS for the antlers. I added a Rudolph nose using a Red Rhinestone basic jewel.  The Merry Christmas sentiment is from the Christmas Scottie set that retired from the last Holiday catalog.  Please see below for additional details about each card. 

 

 

  Up first is a card that features the snowflakes folder from the Wintry Mix 3D embossing folder set. As you can see from the close-up in the second photo, the 3D folders really give a deep impression so the texture created is amazing!  The card base of this one was cut from Mint Macaron CS and the Label Me Lovely punch was cut from Soft Succulent CS. I love how these colors go together for a fun untraditional Christmas card.

 

 

   The base of this card is Pacific Point CS, the textured strip is Soft Succulent CS and the punch was cut from Mint Macaron CS. I also added a stip of the Sahara Sand twill ribbon for even more texture and interest. I just love how deeply embossed the fir branches are on this card!

 

 

  And here is the card featuring the Pretty Flowers embossing folder. I added Polished Pink ink to one side of the folder (just swiping it on directly from the ink pad), then carefully added a piece of Polished Pink CS and ran it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. The color was transferred onto the card stock and this is the result! So pretty!!  I wanted to really highlight it as the focal point of my card, so I matted it with a piece of basic white CS and attached it to a Bermuda Bay card base with a strip of Mint Macaron CS added to provide some contrast. How did I not know how well Mint Macaron pairs with Bermuda Bay until today?? I then added a quick little sentiment onto a strip of 1/2" wide basic white CS that I cut on an angle and glued to my card. Easy-peasey!  I do have to warn you, this is a MESSY technique. Because our ink pads are water-based dyes, cleaning your embossing folder is as easy as running it under the faucet in your sink to wash away the ink. Getting it off your fingers may be a bit trickier if you don't wash your hands right away!  Ask me how I know that, ha ha.

  Well, I hope you enjoyed my embossed cards today. For even more embossed card ideas and inspiration, be sure to hop over to the Sisters in Stamping blog to check out what Karla and Rachel created this week. Happy stamping!!

 

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous week!

 

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April 2023 Stampers Dozen Blog Hop: Going, going, gone... my favorite retiring products card set

 

  Check out this fun set of cards I made featuring the retiring (and now unavailable) True Beauty stamp set to create my own "designer paper" that I cut up using a One Sheet Wonder technique to make 7 different cards.  I paired this set with retiring colors Evening Evergreen, Mango Melody, Polished Pink and Soft Succulent along with the Peaceful Moments and Friends are Like Seashells stamp sets; Label Me Lovely, Lovely Labels pick a punch and Rectangular Postage Stamp punches; Penned Flowers die set; and Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check ribbon. Most of these are discounted heavily so get them while you can!

 

  This month on the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop we are featuring retiring products which will soon be going, going, gone. Be sure to check out availability in my online store here because things are selling out fast (like this True Beauty stamp set)!  

 

 

  This is how I stamped my full sheet of basic white card stock that I cut into 2 pieces (one is 4-1/2" wide and the other is 4" wide). I then cut up the 4-1/2" wide piece into three that are 4-1/2" x 3-1/4". I discarded the little strip left over.  For the 4" wide piece, I first cut one piece to 5-1/4" x 4", the next piece is 4" x 4" which I then cut in half diagonally, leaving a strip that is 4" x 2". You'll find photos of the individual cards below...

 

 

  Here are close-ups of the first set of cards. Which is your favorite?

 

  And here are the others. Do you like one best?  

 

 

  Didn't they turn out great? I wanted to leave you with a quick tip... here is how I made the smaller rectangular mat for one of my cards... I started with the rectangular postage piece that I cut out, then attached it to a post-it note and fed it back in, lining up the notches. I then cut it again to make it smaller. This is a great tip for getting more versatility out of your punches!

  For more retiring product inspiration, be sure to follow along on the blog hop using the links below.

 

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Blog Challenge - CAS Colours & Sketches #506 Hand-Penned Petals sympathy card

 

 

 

 

 

  Hello and Happy Friday - TGIF, am I right?!  There is a new color challenge over on the CAS Colours & Sketches blog that I used to create my sympathy card for today.  Sadly, I have needed a few sympathy cards to send to friends and family this week and thought this color palette would be perfect to use with the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set. 

 

 

 

 

CAS Colours & Sketches challenge #506

 

  The CAS Colours & Sketches blog provides a color challenge for the first half of the month and a sketch challenge for the other half. This month's palette is such a great color combination for spring-themed cards, especially florals.  Please click the link or image above to check out the blog.

 

 

 

 

  I must admit that I haven't used the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set in a while, and forgot how much I love it!  I stamped the large flower image several times onto a 11" x 3" strip of basic white card stock and then colored them all at the same time, assembly-line style. There are solid image stamps in the set that coordinate with the flowers and foliage, making it super easy to color. Once they were colored, I used the coordinating Penned Flowers dies to cut each one out with my Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine.

 

 

   Above are images and links to the products that I used for today's project. To find out more about these items or to place an online order, please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code NK4X4VC3* with your online order at checkout through March 30th).  

 

 

 

  Here you can see the sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set and the basic pearls that I added for a little something extra. Once I die cut the floral image, I popped it up with dimensionals on my card front.

 

 

 

 

  For the inside of the card I simply stamped the large floral image with Highland Heather ink, stamped off once on my grid paper, then stamped a partial image in the lower left corner. This allows me room to write, but also makes the inside of the card a little special too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is one more view of my card. I hope I have inspired you to try out this color palette.

 

Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!

 

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Seize the Birthday blog challenge #256 - Red, White and Espresso Love Cats birthday card

 

 

 

 

  Hello and Happy Monday!  There is a new Seize the Birthday challenge that ends tomorrow - #256: Red, White Plus One Color -  and I decided to use the Love Cats stamp set along with the Happiness Abounds stamp set to create this fun, super quick and easy birthday card. 

 

 

 

  This blog challenge is all about birthday cards, but each time they add a "topping" for a twist, and for this challenge it was to use Red, White plus one color, so I chose Early Espresso as my plus one. Brown and red go together so well, just like chocolate-covered strawberries (which are my favorite!).

 

 

 

   Above are images and links to the products that I used for today's project. To find out more about these items or to place an online order, please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code NK4X4VC3* with your online order at checkout through March 30th).  

 

 

 

  Here you can see the texture I added to the front panel using the Gingham embossing folder. I popped up the stamped panel as well as the sentiment strip. 

 

 

 

 
  For the inside of the card I stamped the cute upside-down kitty and another sentiment from the Happiness Abounds stamp set.  In my opinion, the Love Cats stamp set is perfect not only for Valentine's Day cards, but also for all the cat lovers in your life!!

 

 

 

 

 

Here is one more view of my card. Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!

 

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Sunday Fun Day: Spring Mini catalog card CASE featuring the Framed Florets bundle

  Hello and Happy Sunday!  This week over on the Sisters in Stamping blog we are sharing cards that we CASE'd from the Stampin' Up! Spring Mini catalog.  I used the Framed Florets bundle to create my card this week along with a color palette from the Brights collection: Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Gorgeous Grape.

 

  This is the card I selected to CASE, it is found on page 38 and is a sample for the Way to Grow stamp set.

 

 Here is another view of my card, I think I did the layout justice, don't you?

 

  Above are images and links to the products that I used for today's project. Don't forget that now through February 28th you can earn exclusive Sale-a-Bration items with a qualifying $50 or $100 merchandise order.  To find out more about these items or to place an online order, please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code U22V9GDJ* with your online order at checkout through February 28th).  

 

 

  I stamped a foliage image all over on basic white card stock to create the background, and then colored the floral image with Stampin' Blends markers and cut it out using the coordinating die.  The oval was cut out of the DSP piece using one of the dies from this collection and I popped up the flower image on the edge.  The sentiment is also from this stamp set and was just stamped on a scrap strip of basic white card stock. I added a bow tied with linen thread to complete the card.

 

 

  For the inside panel, I stamped the same foliage image as I used to create the background on the card front and added a sentiment from the stamp set.

 

 

 Here is one more view of my card. For even more Spring Mini card CASE ideas and inspiration, be sure to hop over to the Sisters in Stamping blog to check out what Karla and Rachel created this week. Happy stamping!!

 

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous week!

 

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February 2023 Stampers Dozen Blog Hop: Showcasing the Framed Florets bundle

 

  Check out this fun set of cards I made featuring the Framed Florets bundle from the Spring mini catalog for the February 2023 Stampers Dozen Blog Hop!   Unfortunately, this bundle has been a popular one and is currently on back order until late March. Stampin' Up! has temporarily turned off the ability to order it until they get the next shipment in... sorry!

 

  This month on the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop we are featuring our favorite bundles from the Spring mini catalog and I decided to make a set of cards featuring the bundle and the soon to be retiring 2021-2023 In Color collection. 

 

  The products I used can be seen above. Don't forget that now through February 28th you can earn exclusive Sale-a-Bration items with a qualifying $50 or $100 merchandise order.  To find out more about these items or to place an online order, please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code U22V9GDJ* with your online order at checkout through February 28th).

 

 

  Here is my first card - it is a fun fold called the Bay Window. It can be sent flat in an envelope, but then opened up with the flap tucked under the embellishment and it is 3-D. How fun! I kept mine pretty simple, using the various dies in the collection to cut out the oval, frame and flower images. I also embellished with a few pearls.  Believe it or not, this is not a difficult card to make.  I got the idea from this blog - Create with Dee - but changed the dimensions to make it easier for myself - all 3 panels of the "bay window" are equal in size on my card:

Dimensions

Base card - Soft Succulent CS 11" x 4-1/4" scored at 1/2", 2", 3-1/2", 5" and 5-1/2"

Inside panel - Basic White CS 5-1/4" x 4"

DSP panels - (4) 4" x 1-1/4" 

 

  Here is a look at the inside of the card. The key is to pop something on the right side of the inside of the card with dimensionals so that you can anchor the flap from the front cover underneath to hold the card open. I used a piece cut out with the Lasting Label punch, which I embellished with various images from the stamp set that were cut out using the dies.  For all the flowers on this card I used both Polished Pink Stampin' Blends. The leaves were colored with both Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends and the Light Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blend.  

 

 

  And this is my second card. Does the layout look familiar? I CASE'd myself from the Love Cats card I posted here.  I used several of the dies to cut out the heart frame, oval frame and flower image. All images were colored using the Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends. 

 

  Here is a view of the inside of the card. I left it blank (which gives me more options for sending since the front sentiment isn't specific) but added one of the other floral images which I colored to match the front. I am happy with the way these cards turned out and love this Framed Florets bundle!  

Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Seize the Birthday blog challenge #255 - Use your initials birthday card featuring This Birthday Piggy

 

 

 

  Hello and Happy Friday!  There is a new Seize the Birthday challenge out this week- #255: Use your Initials- and I decided to use the This Birthday Piggy stamp set along with the coordinating Playful Piggy dies set for my birthday card. 

 

 

 

  Every week the theme is to make a birthday card, and there is always an optional "Topping". For this week's challenge it was to use elements on the card that starts with your initials. My initials are D.N. so I used Diagonal Stripes, Die Cuts and Neon Green (Parakeet Party) for this card.

 

 

 

  This is such a fun stamp set and I used images both on the outside and inside (keep reading to see that).  I quickly colored the piggy and cake using my Stampin' Blends markers.  The color palette for this card is Parakeet Party (my Neon green), Balmy Blue and So Saffron. I added some fun diagonal stripes across the background to add some interest and use my D.  The coordinating dies included the fun textured banner - I cut out two from So Saffron card stock and "hung" them across the top of the panel. Check out the dies below - they are currently on the Clearance Rack at an incredible price! Grab them while you still can...

 

 

    Don't forget that now through February 28th you can earn exclusive Sale-a-Bration items with a qualifying $50 or $100 merchandise order.  To find out more about these items or to place an online order, please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code U22V9GDJ* with your online order at checkout through February 28th).

 

 

 

  

  For the inside of the card I stamped this cute scooter-riding piggy and included a fun birthday sentiment. I also cut out another banner from Balmy Blue card stock to hang across the top corner of the inside panel.

 

 

 

 

 

  Here is one more view of my card. Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!

 

 

 

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Pin#271 - Love Cats hearts birthday card

 

 

 

  Hello and Happy Friday!  There is a new {PIN}spirational challenge out this month - #271 challenge: Birthday Hearts - and I decided to use the Love Cats stamp set once again, but this time for a birthday card to showcase its versatility.  Are you getting tired of seeing this set yet?

 

 

 

 

  Here is the inspiration image for the month that is to be used on a birthday card at the {PIN}spirational challenge  blog.

 

 

 

 

 

  As you can see, I pulled the color palette from the image using basic black and flirty flamingo to make my card. The heart oval was die cut into the basic black card stock using one of the dies from the Framed Florets dies. Unfortunately, this item is currently unavailable due to it being on backorder until late March.  Since the hearts were cut out, I backed it with a slightly smaller piece of flirty flamingo card stock so it would show through. The oval was die cut from another die in the set. I stamped the cute hanging kitty on it using early espresso ink and colored in the heart with a flirty flamingo stampin' write marker. The birthday sentiment is from the Happiness Abounds stamp set. It was easy to line up on the 3/8" wide strip of flirty flamingo card stock since this is a photopolymer set. 

 

 

 

 

    Don't forget that now through February 28th you can earn exclusive Sale-a-Bration items with a qualifying $50 or $100 merchandise order.  To find out more about these items or to place an online order, please click on any image to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code U22V9GDJ* with your online order at checkout through February 28th).

 

 

 

 

  

  For the inside panel, I stamped another sentiment from the Happiness Abounds stamp set with flirty flamingo ink. The tiny basic black hearts are what were cut from the front panel. These are teeny, but add a nice touch don't you think? I am saving the rest and save them for a shaker card for another day.

 

 

 

 

 

  Here is one more view of my card. Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!

 

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Sunday Fun Day: Watercolor fun birthday card

 

  Hello and Happy Sunday Monday! I apologize for the delay in getting this post published (yet again), but we went up to Rhode Island over the weekend to visit my son for his Parents weekend at Bryant University and got in too late to finish my project last night.

 

 

  I was thrilled to stop in Pennsylvania on the way up to Rhode Island and have dinner with my friend Rachel (my fellow Sister in Stamping designer) last week.  I can't even remember the last time we were together, so it was great seeing her again!!  The best part of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is all the wonderful friends I've made over the years.

 

 

  Our product theme this week was watercolor paper over on the Sisters in Stamping blog.  For today's post I created a background for my birthday card using watercolor paper - it was fun!

 

 

 

  Did you know that Stampin' Up! carries water color paper?  I was torn about how to use it in my project but ultimately decided to make a beautiful background.  If would like to purchase watercolor paper, please click the list above to hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store (don't forget to use Host Code DJTZ9EEH with your online order at checkout through November 30th).  But hurry, inventory is low!!

 

 

 

 Here is a different view of the card where you can really see the background I created on the watercolor paper. Want to know how I did it?  Let me caution you that this is a messy technique and you'll want to protect your table surface with some paper towels. 

1. First, use a stampin' spritzer to wet your watercolor paper. Next, I opened my Parakeet Party, Orchid Oasis and Tahitian Tide ink pads and put a few drops of the ink refills for each in the respective lids.
2. Next, I took the middle sized water painter brush, made sure the tip was wet, and picked up the Parakeet Party ink and randomly touched the brush tip to the wet watercolor paper. It instantly spread out and made a pretty pattern.
3. I then cleaned the water painter brush, made sure the bristles were wet again (squeezing the barrel) and picked up some Tahitian Tide ink from the lid, and touched it to the wet watercolor paper in areas that had no ink. Again, the ink really spread out.
4. Last, I re-cleaned the water painter brush and repeated the last step with Orchid Oasis ink.
5. I did have to go back and fill in where the color didn't run, making sure to clean my water painter brush really well between color changes.
6. The last step I did was drop kosher salt randomly onto the watercolor paper. The salt absorbs the water and gives it that splotchy look.  I left it to dry overnight and then wiped off the dried salt the next day. I was then able to complete my card.

 

 

  For the embellishment, I cut out a silhouette floral image from the Honeybee Blossoms die set from Starry Sky card stock and glued it onto a piece that I cut out using my Handmade Wishes punch. I added a few rhinestones and a banner with a birthday sentiment (I used a retired stamp set by mistake - Flowing Flowers).

 

 

  For the inside of my card, I used a strip of watercolor paper that was a scrap piece that I had used to experiment. I added another silhouette flower die inside as well.

 

 

  Here is one last view of my card.  For even more watercolor paper ideas, please be sure to check out the Sisters in Stamping blog to see what Karla and Rachel created this week.

 

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous week!

 

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