Meandering Meadows - Greeting Card and Bookmark

Stampin' Up! Products

• Fresh Freesia cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Bookmark measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1 15/16" x1 15/16"
• Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 3 3/16"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Bookmark card layer measures 1 3/4" x 3 3/8"
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" (see note)
• Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper layer measures 6" x 6" 
• Cut one strip 1/2" x 6" (inside card layer)
• Trim to 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Remaining piece measures 5 1/2" x 6"
• Trim to 5 1/2" x 5 1/8"
• Bookmark measures 1 5/8" x 5 1/8"
• Stamp and trim to 1 5/8" x 3 1/4"
• Cut from remaining piece two layers each measuring 1 13/16" x 5 1/8" (discard leftover 1/4")
• Left section measures 1 13/16" x 5 1/8"
• Trim top right section to 1 13/16" x 1 13/16" (see note)
• Trim last piece to 1 13/16" x 3 1/16"
• Refuge & Strength stamp set
• Night of Navy ink
• Corner Rounder and Scallop Tag Topper punches
• Misty Moonlight 3/16" grosgrain ribbon
  
• Dragonflies and Birds embellishment
• Gold rhinestones
• Dimensionals

Note:  Glue this DSP layer with a Very Vanilla cardstock piece measuring 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"; placed Dimensionals under THIS layer.

The diagram with measurements for cutting the DSP is FREE, please FOLLOW each step.  These steps must be followed completely. Any email request without FIRST posting a comment on this blog post will be discarded.

1. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
2. EMAIL me asking for the Greeting Card and Coordinating Bookmark. If you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously, you are anonymous.
3. DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MY BLOG - Spam bots will find it.

Designer Series Paper - Now What

I'm still recovering from my surgery, sorry no new cards to post.

If you are like me, you love Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper. I have quite a few tutorials based around the DSP.  Click on the HERE at the bottom of each DSP image. 

If you are interested in purchasing more than one, you will receive a 10% discount. However, you must EMAIL me for a personalized invoice. DO NOT use the Buy Now button or discount will not apply. 

Favored Flowers

Two tutorials available - First Edition HERE and Second Edition HERE.

Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper - Click HERE.

It's My Party DSP and Party Panda stamp set - Click HERE

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Rings of Love Designer Series Paper - Click HERE.

Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder - Click HERE

Ever Eden Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Flowers for Every Season - Click HERE

Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Nature's Harvest Stamp set - Click HERE

Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Hand Penned Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Boho Indigo Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Everything is Rosy Medley - Click HERE

Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial - Click HERE

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

FREE Diagram Available - Note Card Series - Card #4

A diagram with pictures and with measurements is FREE when you follow these exact steps. It's pretty simple, follow the steps and I will email you the layout. Any email requesting the file before completing Steps 1 and 2 will not receive a reply. Thank you for understanding.

1. SUBSCRIBE to my blog if you are not already a subscriber
2. Post a comment ON THIS BLOG POST. Click on the "Post a Comment" link at the bottom of this post.
3. EMAIL me requesting the Stitched Rectangle Card Layout.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" (notice width change)
• Scored at 3 3/8"
• Basic White (BW)
• Scrap for butterfly
• Cardstock - this is used as a temporary guide when attaching frame
• Die cut a piece using die #5 - Template #1
• Pool Party cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" (very little waste)
• Cut using dies #3 and #5 nested together
• Using the center cut out
• Cut using dies #6 and #8 nested together
• Save center scrap and label Template #2
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4" to cover card base
• Cut using die #2
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Dies are numbered with #1 being the largest

IMPORTANT: Using Stitched Rectangle Dies - Stampin' Up! and Sizzix departed their friendship sometime between 2019-2020 Catalog and 2021-2022 Catalog. That is when Stampin' Up! started to sell their own "Stitched Rectangle Dies". The dies I own are made by Sizzix and have the item number 148551 stamped into dies. If your set has the item number 151820 or does not have a item number stamped into the die, your dies my differ slightly in size. I don't own both sets so I can't compare the two. To make a long story short, your dies might not be the exact same size as mine and therefore my measurements may differ.

Beauty of The Earth Quadrilateral Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Thick Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 5/8" x 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Card layer 4" x 5 1/4" (this makes two)
• Emboss
  
• Cut two pieces each measuring 2 1/2" x 3 5/8"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper
• Mark 1" in on each side (four marks, not eight)
• Refer to diagram HERE 
• Cut from one mark to another - clickfor diagram
• Keep the layers together after the first cut using repositional tape of Post-it-Note
• Cut diagonally from the remaining marks
• 
  Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  
• Butterfly Gala and Express Yourself stamp sets
• Night of Navy ink
• Petals Burst embossing folder
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

I was inspired to make this card after watch Julie, a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's video. The quadrilaterial card was not her original idea. Check out her video HERE. I added an additional layer and changed one of her measurements.

I use liquid glue on 90% of my cards now. It is economical and I believe it holds layers together better. I glued the DSP down first, stamped the sentiment and then I applied to glue to the WW layer and placed down the embossed layer.

Flower and Field - Diagonal Cut Design

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for two flowers and sentiment mat
• Flirty Flamingo cardstock
• Scrap for two flowers
• Just Jade cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for three sprigs
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measure 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scrap for two flowers and sentiment
• 
  Flower and Field Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
• See directions below
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  
• Sincere Salutations stamp set
• My first Stampin' Up! stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Itty Bitty Accents and Tailored Tag punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Black Jewels
• Dimensionals

Helpful Hint

1. If you plan on making two of these cards, cut your DSP 12" x 12" paper at 4" x 12". 
2. Rotate landscape direction and cut a two sections each measuring 4" x 4 7/8". 
3. Turn cut sections and cut down to 3 5/8". x 4 7/8"
4. The remaining scrap from your 4" x 12" piece measures 4" x 2 1/2". This can be used for the inside of the card for. That is why 98% of the time I cut my DSP at 4" widths.

Cutting the DSP diagonally

1. Cut DSP diagonally.
2. Use removeable tape or Post-it-Note and put the cuts together as illustrated
3. Cut DSP diagonally in the other direction

Step #1 and #2

Step #3

End result

Blog Inspiration and Stampin' Up!

I would like to thank all my subscribers that have admired my work and have used my free instructions to help them with creating their own cards and/or teaching others. I started my blog in September 2008.  For eleven years I have been inspiring card makers with free ideas and instructions. 

With all most postings and free instructions, I have had one consistent customer from my blog.  All in all, I only had one other person to place an order.  Stampin' Up! has quarterly minimums and I am shy a few dollars for the quarter ending September 30, 2019.

It takes time and money to create a blog post with free instructions.  I purchase all of my material and note down all the dimensions as I create a card.  Many of my cards have taken two hours to create because I am also making the blog post as I create. Taking a picture, editing it and uploading takes time. This card mentioned in my blog post from earlier today took three hours to create and post on my blog.

Unfortunately in my community, literally NO ONE is interested in creating cards.  I receive compliments and I do make a sale (of my handmade cards)  here or there but no one will attend a workshop whether it is free or at a small cost. I have not created YouTube videos because of the dedicated time that it would take and the revenue generated from my time would be zero.

If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would appreciate your business. Please shop HERE and use my Hostess Code located at the top right of my blog. You will receive a free card in the mail and a discount on your next purchase.

Beginning on Saturday, September 21 I will a blog post series centered around Stampin' Up!'s Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack and Large Specialty Cards & Envelopes. There will be ten projects in this series and they will be available FREE with your purchase of $35 or more from me, using the Hostess Code located at the top right hand corner of my blog. Order must be placed by Friday, September 20*.

If you are viewing this blog post after Friday, September 20, 2019 and would like to have my Magnolia Lane Series, please email me HERE.

Happy Stampin'

Petal Palette Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• See note below*
• Card layer measures 3" x 4"
• Card layer inside measures 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for leaf sprig
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• See note below*
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for bird
• Window Sheet
• Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 5/8"
• It's My Party Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• See note below*
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Heartfelt Blooms and Petal Palette stamp sets
• Memento Black and Mint Macaron ink
• Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends
• Petals & More Thinlits
• Corner Rounder punch
• Foam Adhesive Strips
• Dimensionals
• Embossing Buddy
• Pearl Basic Jewel
• Sequins and glass beads (non SU)
• Frame Punch Board (non SU)
• Post-it-Note for masking off the leaf stamped image

* I highly suggest you make the card base and layer cardstock 1/8" smaller so the card will slide in the envelope easier.

Blog Post Error

I had an incorrect Hostess Code in my earlier blog post.  My special offer has been extended. 

The 2016 Holiday Catalog is LIVE.  

Download it HERE.  Right click on HERE and select "Save Target As" and save it to your computer.  Be sure to note where your computer "decides" to save it so you can easily find it.

Place an order of $25 or more any current Stampin' Up! Catalog by Friday, September 16, 2016, select me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and use Hostess Code Y6US46XF and you will receive Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments by email.  For more information about Crafts by Beth "Click, Print and Punch" Sentiments, click HERE.  Once your order has shipped, I will email you the file.

Questions, EMAIL me.

Post-it-Note In An Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)

• Daffodil Delight cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2" 
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Tag measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Kiwi Kiss cardstock
• Scraps for leaves
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Card layer measures 3" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Tag sentiment measures 3 3/8" x 1 3/4"
• Inside card layer measures 2" x 5 1/4"
• International Bazaar Designer Series Paper (retired)

• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 5"
• You are Loved stamp set
• Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango ink
• Corner Rounder, Pansy, Petite Petals and Scallop Tag Topper hand punches
• Tangerine Tango 1/4" ribbon (from Sycamore Street pack - retired)
• White Baker's Twine  
• Sticky Strip
• Dimensionals
• Post-it-Note (3" x 3")
• Basic Pearl Jewels (colored with Blendabilities)

I have provided a layout of the card.  You can download it HERE.

Don't forget about the handy gadget at the bottom of this post.  Save this entire post to your computer simply by clicking on the Print Friendly icon below.

Beyond the Garden XVI - Tutorial Now Available

Remember the Easel Post-it-Note holder I made in the post below?  I created a picture tutorial of the step-by-step instructions to create this.  I gave my prototype to my dentist's office to use.  I wanted to make sure that the easel remained secured without falling backwards from the weight of the embellishments.  I received several thumbs up by the staff and my tutorial is now available for a very small fee.  Only $1.99

Upon payment, your tutorial will be sent to you by email within 48 hours. I usually check my account twice a day; however, if you do not receive the instructions, please send me an EMAIL. The email will be sent to the one you have with Paypal, unless otherwise noted.

This is an Easel Card Post-it-Note Holder - perfect for anyone's desk.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pacific Point cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Wild Wasabi Cardstock
• World Treasures stamp set
• Pacific Point ink
• Fun Flowers die
• Jumbo brads
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Post-it-Note (3" x 3")

Stampin' Up! Products

• Tangerine Tango cardstock
• Wild Washabi cardstock
• Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
• Secret Garden and You are Loved stamp sets
• Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi ink
• Apothecary Accents and Secret Garden Framelits
• Square Lattice embossing folder
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Post-it-Note (3" x 3")

Beyond the Garden XVI

This is an Easel Card Post-it-Note Holder - perfect for anyone's desk.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pacific Point cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Wild Wasabi Cardstock
• World Treasures stamp set
• Pacific Point ink
• Fun Flowers die
• Jumbo brads
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Post-it-Note (3" x 3")

Stampin' Up! Products

• Tangerine Tango cardstock
• Wild Washabi cardstock
• Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
• Secret Garden and You are Loved stamp sets
• Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi ink
• Apothecary Accents and Secret Garden Framelits
• Square Lattice embossing folder
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Post-it-Note (3" x 3")

Beyond the Garden XI

Stampin' Up! Products

• Wild Wasabi cardstock
• Cover is 3 1/16" x 8 1/2 - Scored at 3", 3 3/8", 6 1/2" and 6 7/8"
• Scraps
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Layer #1 measures 2 3/4" x 2 7/8"
• Layer #2 measures 1 3/8" x 2 3/4"
• Scrap
• Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
• Layer #1 measures 2 1/2" x 2 5/8"
• Layer #2 measures 1 1/8" x 2 1/2"
• Delicate Doiles Sizzlit
• Circle 1 3/8" hand punch
• To Personalize
• Stamp initial and use 1 1/4" circle punch
• STEP IT UP by stamping a flower in a different color on the initial punch out

Other Products

• Velcro Dot
• Post-it-Note or Sticky Note (you may have to remove a few sheets to fit the thickness in my measurements)

Happy Birthday Susan Coe

Today is my sister's birthday.  You know, the sister that complains that I don't post enough, the sister that suggested I should be drinking while I was sick with the flu, I could go on and on and on.  Why I sent her a birthday gift, I just don't know.  Well, perhaps, she is the wonderful friend that I described in this post.

This is the gift bag ensemble I mailed her along with her birthday gift, a stamp set (big surprise!). 

Stampin' Up! Products

• More Mustard, Really Rust, Sage Shadow and Whisper White cardstock
• Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper
• Two Tag Bigz and Birds & Blooms Sizzix dies
• Curly Cute stamp set
• Chocolate Chip ink
• 1" Circle Punch (31 circles)
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Brad
• Buttons
• Gift bag measures 5 1/4" x 8 1/2" plus handle
• Grosgrain ribbon
• Post-it-Note
• Pen
• Velcro Dot

A thank you from a follower

I received an email today that made my day........

JUST A SHORT NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOY YOUR NEWSLETTERS. IT IS SO NICE TO OPEN UP YOUR MAIL AND FIND YOUR CARD SAMPLES WITH THE ACTUAL PAPER SIZE AND COLOUR. THANKS AGAIN.

Thank you Sandy!

Let's make this a PIF Weekend. Please take the time to post a comment or email the blogger that shares her/his passion with you.  Pay it Forward!! Just thirty-seven words made my day!

Consider the Lilies

Every spring, the United Methodist Women (First United Methodist Church of Jasper) have a luncheon.  The theme this year was "Consider the Lilies."  Luke 12:27 reads, "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these."

I enjoy making and giving party favors for the table that I host.  My special friends Gail C. and Barb E. were my guests.   I made everyone at my table a Post-it-Note purse holder and a miniature box of chocolates.  When I have time, I will post a picture of the Post-it-Note holder.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Certainly Celery, Old Olive, So Saffron and Whisper White cardstock
• Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
• Exclusive Matchbox Die
• Extra Large, Decorative Label and 5-Petal Flower hand punches
• Itty Bitty Buds and Just Believe stamp sets
• Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry ink
• Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
• Bone folder

Other Products

• I used Miniature Kit Kat Bars

I will try over the next week to make a tutorial available showing you how I created the lilies.

New and Improved Post it Note Cover

I found some miniature pens on clearance after Christmas and I couldn't pass them up.  I wanted to incorporate the pen into my Post-it-Note Cover shown in this post and this post. 

I have seen videos and pictures of a similar cover, however, I wanted to incorporate the Velcro closure.  Adding a Velcro closure and a closing flap makes this perfect for carrying in the purse.  The flap and Velcro closure keep your Post-it-Notes from being mangled in the purse.

The picture tutorial with instructions and a diagram are available for the modest price of $2.79. Once your payment is processed, I will email you the three-page tutorial within twenty-four hours.