Sunday, December 30, 2018

Beautiful Bouquet

I like Not Quite Navy paired up with Mint Macaron.  I found this design on Pinterest.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer measure 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8"x 5 1/8"
      • Stamp happy birthday from center and then die cut
    • Scrap for square and sprigs
  • Not Quite Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for bow, square and sprigs
  • Beautiful Bouquet stamp set
  • Not Quite Navy ink
  • Beautiful Bunch Framelits
  • Stitch square dies (non SU)
  • Mini Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel

Friday, December 28, 2018

Playful Butterfly

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x  5 1/4"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 1"
    • Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Express Yourself stamp set
  • Memento ink
  • Wink of Stella - clear
    • Brush over butterfly and oval
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels


Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Get Well Soon

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/4
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for matting sentiment
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Frame is made by cutting inside of paper 1/2" on all sides
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Sincere Salutations stamp set
  • Blackberry Bliss ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Just a Note....

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for hot air balloon
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Scrap for hot air balloon
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 3 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Carried Away Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"w
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Lift Me Up stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Up & Away Thinlits
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Thinking of You Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Thick Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for bird (cut 2)
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for leaf sprig
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Circle measures approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Window Sheet
    • Approximately 3" x 3"
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (top) measures 3 7/8" x 1 5/8"
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 3  7/8" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Friends of a Feather* and Petal Palette stamp sets
    • *Paper Pumpkin October 2018
  • Memento black ink
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Circle dies
  • Black & white sequins (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Tear & Tape

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Masculine Thoughts & Prayers

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Buffalo Check)
      • Trim to 3 3/4" x 5"
      • Reserve 1/4" x 5 1/4" for inside card
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Buffalo Check and Wishing You Well stamp sets
  • Crushed Curry and Early Espresso inks
  • Early Espresso Baker's Twine
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Creating Cards Using Card Maps/Layouts

In the past, I have created cards using card maps/layouts by starting with the card base. I still struggled finding the perfect image to use on a specific card layout.  This time I stamped the image and then looked through my card map/layout pins on Pinterest (HERE)  and created the card from the top layer down.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle and sentiment mats
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8 x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 1 3/4"
    • Scrap for stamped image circle and sentiment
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" 1 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Lovely as a Tree stamp set
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"
  • Circle and stitched circle dies (non SU)
  • Alcohol marker
  • Dimensionals

Friday, December 14, 2018

Wishing You Well in Plaid


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card base measures 6 5/8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
      • Mat for sentiment
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 5"
      • Stamp using Buffalo Check
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
      • Sentiment layer
    • Card layer measures (inside of card) 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Buffalo Check and Wish You Well stamp sets
  • Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede inks
  • Rich Razzleberry Taffeta Ribbon
    • Secure with glue dot in center of image
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)
    • Soft Suede Stampin' Blends

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Thoughts & Prayers Wreath

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Elegant Eggplant cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Banner measures 3 1/8" x 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x  5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3 3/8"
    • Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4" 
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin February 2016
  • Wishing You Well stamp set
  • Elegant Eggplant and Garden Green ink
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Create Cards Without Stamps

Create cards without stamps by using my Crafts by Beth CPP (Click, Print and Punch) Sentiments (see below).


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for scallop circle die
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for 1 3/8" circle
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP (Copy, Print and Punch) Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Circle punches 1 3/8" and 1 1/4"
  • Scallop die (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
I package my cards and allow the recipient to choose the sentiment.  This is a business card I created to include with the punched sentiments.



Thursday, December 6, 2018

Friends of a Feather Circle Card

This is an extended flap card using the Circle Card Thinlits

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Cut the 5 1/2" side a fraction smaller
      • Score at 5 7/8"
    • Scrap for feather
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Scrap for feather
  • Dapper Denim cardstock
    • Scrap for feather
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card layer (right side) measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut the 5 1/4" side a fraction smaller
    • Card layer (left side) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut the 5 1/4" side a fraction smaller
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut the 5 1/4" side a fraction smaller
    • Circle measures approximate 2 3/8"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/2" x 5"
      • Cut the 5" side a fraction smaller
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (right side) measures 2 1/8" x 5"
      • Cut the 5" side a fraction smaller
    • Card layer (left side) measures 3/8" x 5"
      • Cut the 5" side a fraction smaller
  • Friends of a Feather
    • Paper Pumpkin October 2018
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Feather stamps and dies (non SU)
    • Can be substituted with SU retired Four Feathers
  • Circle Card Thinlits
  • Early Espresso Baker's Twine

YouTube has several videos for the extended flap, THIS is one of them.



Monday, December 3, 2018

Christmas Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 3/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • This Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
      • Cut into three sections each measuring 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 3/4"
  • Flora & Flutter stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin December 2017
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Cherry Cobbler ink
  • Decorative Label and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Pine punch (non SU)
  • Dimensionals...k
  • Pearl Basic Jewel

Friday, November 30, 2018

Thinking of You Moroccan Blooms


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers (two for added dimension)
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 3/4"
      • Cut into three sections measuring 2 5/8" x 1 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Blissful Blooms stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin August 2018
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Christmas Plaid - Altered Mini Composition

Cute Christmas inexpensive gifts for a friend or co-worker.

Altered Mini-Composition Book

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock *
    • Back to front wrap measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8"
      • Scored at 2 3/4" and 3 1/8"
    • Front cover measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Front left layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Right flap measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for oval die cut
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
    • Front left panel measures 2 1/4" x 4"
    • Right wrap around measures 1" x 4"
  • So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
  • Basic Black Craft ink
  • Oval stitched dies (non SU)
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
  • Corner Rounder punch
  • Mini Composition books
    • Walmart pack of 3 for $.88
  • Magnets
    • Deal Extreme LINK
      • 8 mm x 1 mm
* All mini-composition books are not identical in size.  Sometimes the length is 1/16" off and the front and back panels are slightly off.  I start with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock size and after I glue it to the book, I trim using an X-ACTO knife. If the sizes vary greatly, small adjustments are needed for the black and patterned paper.


This is my original post


Stampin' Up! Products (below is for the left bookmark)
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Bookmark back 2" x 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Scraps for oval die cut and flower centers
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
    • Bookmark front 2" x 4 1/4"
      • Attach to solid cardstock
      • Punch tag and round corners
  • So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
  • Basic Black ink
  • Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
  • Stitched Oval dies (non SU)
  • Banner Triple and Corner Rounder punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Crop-A-Dile (for black centers)
  • Glue dots
I offset the sentiment for for a different look.

The tassel is homemade, I used DMC 5 100% Cotton embroidery thread. DMC's cross stitch thread is too thin. Stampin' Up!'s baker's twine would definitely work as well as crochet thread. I lost my original instructions on how to make tassels.  I used this VIDEO but modified it; practice, practice, practice.

Stampin' Up! Extravaganza

More Savings!

Final Two Days...nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code 432KZCWW.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.




Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

November 27–28  Tools & Ink
Ordering Deadline - November 28, 11:50 PM (MT)
  • Adhesives
  • Applicators
  • Cleaners
  • Cutting tools
  • Embossing folders
  • Framelits and Thinlits
  • Ink Pads
  • Ink refills
  • Markers
  • Punches
  • Scoring Tools
  • Stamp blocks and cases

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Plaid Christmas Bookmark


Stampin' Up! Products (below is for the left bookmark)
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Bookmark back 2" x 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Scraps for oval die cut and flower centers
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
    • Bookmark front 2" x 4 1/4"
      • Attach to solid cardstock
      • Punch tag and round corners
  • So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
  • Basic Black ink
  • Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
  • Stitched Oval dies (non SU)
  • Banner Triple and Corner Rounder punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Crop-A-Dile (for black centers)
  • Glue dots
I offset the sentiment for for a different look.

The tassel is homemade, I used DMC 5 100% Cotton embroidery thread. DMC's cross stitch thread is too thin. Stampin' Up!'s baker's twine would definitely work as well as crochet thread. I lost my original instructions on how to make tassels.  I used this VIDEO but modified it; practice, practice, practice.

The Savings Continue

Save Today!

Next week.....nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code AY4BPDWP.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.




Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

November 25–26  Stamps & Kits
Ordering Deadline November 26, 11:50 PM (MT)
  • Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
  • Project kits
  • Card kits
  • Kit refills
  • Memories & More
  • Punch box kits

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Thoughts & Prayers

This stamp set is only available through January 2, 2019
Please select me as your demonstrator by adding this Hostess Code:  AY4BPDWP

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Wishing You Well stamp set
  • Crushed Curry and Soft Suede inks
  • Espresso Baker's Twine
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Friday, November 23, 2018

Christmas Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4"x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card layer measures approximately 4" x 5"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Warm & Cheer Designer Series Paper
    • Begin with 6" x 6"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Flourishing Phrases
  • Memento black ink
  • Flower and leaf dies (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
I cut my pattern paper at 4" to get more cuts out of a sheet; whether it is 6" x 6" or 12" x 12"


Getting The Most of Your Treasured Designer Series Paper

I hate when my 6" x 6" paper only nets one card layer, don't you?  I found this layout that I wanted to try.  Instead of destroying my paper and only getting one card I decided to use a scrap piece of paper and making a template.

My template was the same size of the card (4" x 5 1/2").  I laid the paper down at the angle I wanted and traced the outline.

I can't cut a straight line, so I cut the template this way for a more accuracy.  Using the template I created another one.  You may have to play with the position of the template on your card base.  The second time I created a template, I was able to get two pieces out of my 6" x 6" paper.  Happy Dance!


I can't cut a straight line straight, I placed my template into my trimmer to get a more accurate cut.



Line up the two templates on your paper and trace.


Attach to your cardstock and using your trimmer create a 1/8" mat. The top and sides are not trimmed to expose the cardstock.


Start Saving!

Today’s the day to start saving!

Next week.....nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code AY4BPDWP.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.




Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

November 23–24  Paper & Embellishments
Ordering Deadline November 24, 11:50 PM (MT)
  • Brads and Buttons
  • Cards and Envelopes
  • Cardstock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Embossing material
  • Glitter
  • Ribbons
  • Twine
  • Specialty Paper
  • Tags
  • Washi Tape