Friday, April 27, 2018

They're Having A Baby

Our son David and daughter-in-law Kristin are having a baby. 
Their second baby and our second grandbaby.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Marina Mist cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"
    • Strip for behind letters measures 4" x 2 1/2"
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Strip for letters 4" x 2 1/2"
  • Large Letter dies
  • Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals

Monday, April 23, 2018

Thinking of You Bridge Card


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron  cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Pretty Petals  Designer Series Paper
  • Express yourself stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed black)
  • Dimensionals
The tutorial is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version).  EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code.

Friday, April 20, 2018

Nothing is Impossible - Presenting an Impossible Card

Well - Sheila, a blog follower posted a comment on my Shuttle Card asking if I've heard of the Impossible Card. I think she did this to me before, she had wondered if I had made a bridge card.  I guess what Sheila wants, Sheila gets.  Presenting - the Impossible Card.

I researched YouTube and found that Dawn had created an awesome video.  It can be viewed HERE.  Please take the time to leave Dawn a comment thanking her for creating the video and sharing what she loves.

Of course.....you know I like layers. My first layer was 1/4" smaller, the DSP layer was 1/8" smaller than the first layer.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Card bands measure 5 1/2" x 1" (cut 2)
    • Scrap for flower on back of card
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layers measure 2 1/2" x 4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (middle) measures 3 1/4" x 1 7/8"
    • Card bands measures 5 1/4" x 3/4" (cut 2)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf branch, sentiment mat and leaves on back of card
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layers measure 3 1/8" x 1 3/4" (cut 2)
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card bands measure 5" x 3/4"
  • Flourishing Phrases and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Memento ink
  • Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends
  • Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
I have created a measurement chart, layers are not the actual size.  File can be found HERE.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Sending Heartfelt Thoughts - Shutter Card

Connie Stewart is a well-known, talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I was inspired to create this card after watching her video HERE.  Please take the time to leave a comment on her video, she is so kind to share what she loves so freely.

I completely changed up the look of the card, thus changing many of the dimensions.  I LOVE layers! Follow Connie's video for the mechanism only. I highly suggest you use scrap cardstock and make this card up before using your precious Stampin' Up! cardstock.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score a 2 1/8" from each side (landscape)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 5 1/2"
      • Use Tailored Tag punch on this piece
    • Shutter pieces measures 2 3/8" x 2" (these pieces differ from Connie's)
      • Scored at 3/8"
      • Inside opposite end into Banner Triple punch
    • Band measures 9" x 1 1/4"
      • I didn't score it, I carefully folded around card
    • Scallop circle die cut uses 3" x 3"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layers measure 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Attach to punch Cherry Cobbler piece
      • Use Tailored Tag punch on this piece
    • Band measures 9" x 1"
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for three sprigs
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside sentiment) measures 2" x 2 3/4"
    • Scrap for rose bouquet
  • Petal Passion Designer Seres Paper
    • Card layers measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 5/8" x 5 1/8"
      • Attach to Cherry Cobbler/Basic Black piece
      • Use Tailored Tag punch on this piece
    • Band layer measures 9" x 7/8"
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Memento ink
  • Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Stampin' Blends
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Circle dies (non SU)
  • Tear & Tape adhesive
  • Mini Dimensionals
    • VERY IMPORTANT to use this size because of the depth






Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Happy Birthday Trio

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Whisper White Thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5
    • Scrap for matting sentiment
  • Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 3 5/8" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer (top) measures 3 5/8" x 1 5/8"
  • Label Me Pretty stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Stampin' Write Markers
    • Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Rose Red
  • Pretty Label punch
  • Rose Red Seam Binding
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Happy Birthday Panda

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for panda
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Finished banner measures 2 1/2" x 1/2"
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Scrap for 2 3/8" circle
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/8"
  • Express Yourself and Party Pandas stamp sets
  • Basic Black ink
  • Stampin' Write Markers
    • Basic Black
    • Crushed Curry
    • Melon Mambo
    • Mint Macaron
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Circle die - 2 3/8"
  • Basic Black grosgrain ribbon - 10"
  • Dimensionals

Friday, April 13, 2018

Lots of Lavender

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8"x 5 1/8"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 4"
  • En Francais and Lots of Lavender stamp sets
  • Basic Black, Old Olive, Perfect Plum and Rose Red inks
  • Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Black & White Spotlight

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Scrap for colored flower 
  • Birthday Blooms stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Cherry Cobbler Blends
  • Always Artichoke and Old Olive markers
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Dimensionals
There is not a Cherry Cobbler Modern Label punch out.  I punched out of the Whisper White card layer and exposed the Cherry Cobbler underneath.

Monday, April 9, 2018

A Little Secret - Stampin' Up! Color Combinations

I thought I would let you know my little secret on how I know what Stampin' Up! colors work well together.  It's a website called the Color Lab.  Check it out HERE.

I have retired cardstock that I don't have coordinating Designer Series Paper.  That is where Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper is fantastic.  Unfortunately that paper is also retired. I sponged ink on this cardstock, made especially for this technique.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Lovely Lilac textured cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer piece measures 3 5/8" x 5/8" (after crimped and flattened)
    • Scrap for flowers 
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 1 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • Scrap for ferns (cut 2)
  • Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper 
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3"
    • Strip inside measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set
  • Lovely Lilac ink
  • Stampin' Sponge
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Crimper
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Strong adhesive for crimped piece


Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Classy Masculine Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
      • Trim off border
  • Dapper Denim cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Tranquil Tide cardstock
    • Scrap for punch out under sentiment
  • True Gentleman Designer Series Paper
    • Scraps for punch outs
  • Truly Tailored stamp set
  • Tranquil Tide ink
  • Tailored Tag punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed brown)
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Bridge to the Sky


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
  • Night of Navy cardstock
  • Carried Away Designer Series Paper
  • Life Me Up stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Up & Away Thinlits
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
The tutorial is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version).  EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code.