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Wild About Flowers Circle Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Old Olive cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 7/16"
• Score at 5 7/8"
• Strip measures 1/8" x 5 7/16"
• Dusty Durango cardstock
• Strip measures 5/8" x 5 7/16"
• Scrap for circle
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for circle die cut
• Inside liner measures 2 3/4" x 5 3/16"
• Dusty Durango Patterns Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Teeny Tiny Wishes and Wild About Flowers stamp sets
• Dusty Durango and Old Olive inks
• Dotted Scallop Border punch
• Circle Card Thinlits Die
• Basic Pearl Jewels

A Classic Slider Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Night of Navy cardstock
  
• Card base measures 5 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Note that the width of the card base is less than an A2 card; this is to accommodate the tag sticking out
• Bashful Blue cardstock
• Scrap for stamped image
• Finished banner measures 2 3/4" x 1"
• Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Card layer measures 5" x 4"
• Finished tag measures 4 7/8" x 2"
• Stamp "To A Classic" 1" from bottom edge
• Travel Journal Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Draw pencil line on back of this piece 3/4" from bottom and 3/4" on each side
• Using Word Window punch, line bottom edge of punch cut line to pencil line and punch 3/4" in from one side and 3/4" in from other side
• Guy Greetings stamp set
• Night of Navy ink
• Night of Navy 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Banner Triple, Scallop Tag Topper and Word Window punches
• Candy Dot
• Dimensional
• Foam Tape

Putting together card

• Prepare cardstock pieces following information above

• Turn over patterned cardstock and encase tag using foam tape as indicated in this picture

• Remove liner and attach patterned cardstock to front of card
• Slide in tag, butting up against foam tape

• Place glue dot on penny and attach to stamped car image
• Flip over and place a Dimensional on the penny

• Remove liner off Dimensional and place on card, allowing Dimensional to only stick to tag

*I did have to make a new tag because I didn't stamp the "To A Classic" sentiment far enough to the left.

Masculine Thank You Card

This is a great way to use up your patterned paper that is one color.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Chocolate Chip cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3"
• Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 1 5/8"
• Close to Cocoa Patterns Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 2 3/4"
• Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 3"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 1 3/8"
• Lots of Thanks stamp set
• Chocolate Chip ink
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewels (dyed to match)

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XXI

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Bermuda Bay cardstock
• More Mustard cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper
• Gifts of Kindness stamp set
• Bermuda Bay ink
• Butterfly die cut (Non SU)
• Modern Label, Scallop Tag and Word Window hand punches
• Very Vanilla 1/8" ribbon
• Basic Pearl Jewel - colored to match
• Dimensionals

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XXIV

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• More Mustard cardstock
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper
• Four Feathers and Gifts of Kindness stamp sets
• Bermuda Bay, More Mustard and Rich Razzleberry inks
• Feather Framelits
• Sizzix Buttons #5 Sizzlits
• Silver Twine Baker's Twine
• Dimensionals

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XX - Using Designer Series Paper Scraps

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Bermuda Bay cardstock
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper
• Bow Builder hand punch
• Dimensionals
• Glue dots

Dusty Durango Vintage Leaves

Stampin' Up! Products

• Dusty Durango textured cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scrap for leaf
• Crush Curry cardstock
• Scrap for leaf
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/2"
• Scrap for leaf
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Strip measure 3" x 1/2"
• Sheltering Tree and Vintage Leaves stamp sets
• Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Old Olive inks
• Leaflets Thinlets
• Burlap thread (non SU)

Autumn Days in Sheltering Tree

Stampin' Up! Products

• Soft Suede cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 5/8"
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 2 1/4"
• Autumn Days and Sheltering Tree stamp sets
• Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Soft Suede inks
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewels (colored to coordinate)

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XIX

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Bermuda Bay cardstock
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper
• Kinda Ecletic stamp set
• More Mustard and Rich Razzleberry inks
• Label Card Thinlits
• Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly and Pinking Hearts Border hand punch
• Basic Pearl Jewel 
• Dimensionals

Click HERE to see how I inserted the cardstock into the thinlit.

With a Grateful Heart

This card was created by Dawn and can be viewed on her video HERE.  Please leave her a comment for sharing her talents with you.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Early Espresso cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Crumb Cake cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Happy Scenes and Hardwood stamp sets
• Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Momento Black and Tangerine Tango inks
• Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker
• Leaflets Framelits
• Scallop Oval and Wide Oval hand punches
• Dimensionals
• Sponges

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XVIII

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

This card is very unique and will be loved by the recipient.  One sheet of cardstock will make two card bases.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• More Mustard cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper*
• Blossom, Modern Label, Pansy, Petite Petals, Pinking Hearts Border and Word Window hand punches
• Crafts by Beth CCP Sentiments - For more information, click HERE
• Brights Collection mini brad
• Dimensionals
• Sponge dauber

Four Feathers Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Soft Suede cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scrap for feather
• Crumb Cake cardstock
• Scrap for feathers
• Sahara Sand cardstock
• Scrap for featherWhite Naturals cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Four Feathers, Grunge (Paper Pumpkin), Lots of Thanks stamp sets
• Soft Suede and Versamark ink
• Embossing powder
• Gold Sequins
• Burlap thread

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XVII

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Bermuda Bay cardstock
• More Mustard cardstock
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Bohemian Designer Series Paper
• Circle of Spring and Occasional Quotes stamp sets
• Bermuda Bay, More Mustard and Rich Razzleberry inks
• Feathers Framelits
• Banner Triple, Circle 1 1/4" and Circle 1 3/8" hand punches
• Modern Mosaic embossing folder
• Silver Baker's Twine
• Dimensional

Kinda Eclectic

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lovely Lilac cardstock (retired)
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 3/8" x 4"
• Banner measures finished 3 1/8" x 1 1/8"
• Garden Green cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Banner measures finished  3 1/8" x 1"
• Kinda Eclectic stamp set
• Garden Green, Lovely Lilac and So Saffron inks
• Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly and Triple Banner hand punches
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewels

Happy Sweetest Day - Sexy I Love You Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
• Pre-made card base measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" (folded)
• Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 3 1/2"
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 3 1/2"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Real Red cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Express Yourself and Something Lacy stamp sets
• Momento Black and Real Red inks
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewel

Trim The Tree Cascade Tri Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cherry Cobbler  cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" (will make two card bases)
• Score landscape at 3 1/2" and 7"
• Mark with pencil on short sides 2 1/4" and 6 1/4" from top
• Line up marks in paper trimmer and cut diagonally 
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scraps for tree and label
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures approximately 3 1/4" x 4 5/8" (inside sentiment piece)
• Scrap for label
• Trim The Tree Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Refer to tutorial
• Every width is 3 1/4"
• Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set
• Cherry Cobbler ink
• Modern Label, Pennant Builder, Scallop Edge Border and Word Window hand punches
• Dimensionals

It took me FOREVER (hours and hours) to create a template for the sections.  I finally threw out my tutorial on cutting each individual section and created a template that can be used over and over. The easiest way to create section templates is to follow the tutorial below.  Cut your template out of heavy cardstock or window sheet.  Cut your pattern paper to 3 1/4" and place template on top and trace diagonal line and cut.

The FREE tutorial can be found HERE.

Please note, if you use a edge border punch, you will have to trim to fit each section.

Bohemian Designer Paper - Series XVI

I hope you are enjoying this special series using the beautiful Bohemian Designer Series by Stampin' Up!  I created a total of twenty-three projects using this paper.  The dimensions and photos for each project are available in Adobe PDF for only for $4.29 OR free with your $50.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me.  Please EMAIL ME for more information.

This project is for a greeting card which uses the Stampin' Up! Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die

Stampin' Up! Products

• Bohemian Designer Series Paper
• More Mustard cardstock
• Bermuda Bay cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Circle of Spring stamp set
• Bermuda Bay ink
• Mini Treat Bag and Label Card Thinlits
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Basic Pearl Jewels colored to match
• Dimensionals

Bella Blue Gifts of Kindness

Stampin' Up! Products

• Night of Navy cardstock (retired)
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 2" x 4 3/4" (cut butterfly from inside)
• Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 4 3/4"
• Scrap for scallop die cut
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Strip 2 3/4" x 1/2"
• Bella Blue Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 4 1/2"
• Scrap for circle die cut
• Gifts of Kindness stamp set
• Night of Navy ink
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Banner Triple hand punch
• Basic Pearl Jewel