Friday, August 12, 2016

Striking Green Combination

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scraps for leaves
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3"
      • Die cut Scribble from here
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Scraps for flowers
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
  • Gift of Love stamp set
  • Always Artichoke ink (great substitute for Mossy Meadow)
  • Swirly Scribbles Thinlits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Whisper White Baker's Twine
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Using Card Map Series XXI


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 5/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 7/8"
    • Scrap for layer under sentiment
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Many of the designs are directional, observe then cut
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3/4"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Flourish Thinlits die
  • Delightful Circles die (non SU)
  • Circle die 1 7/8" (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Black Baker's Twine
  • Basic Pearl Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Monday, August 8, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XX


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Flourish layer measures 3 1/8" x4 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scraps for flowers
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Sentiment
  • Pretty Petals cardstock
    • Left side card layer measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Right side card layers measures 1 5/8" x 2 3/8" (see picture illustration)
      • Mark top right side at 1/2" and bottom left side at 1 1/2" - cut diagonally
      • Mark top left side at 1/2" and bottom right side at 1 1/2" - cut diagonally
  • Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments (more info HERE)
  • Botanical Builder and Flourish Thinlits
  • Itty Bitty, Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals 

It's not PERFECT, but pretty close without using 1/16" measurements

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Inspiration from Jennifer McGuire

Check out Jennifer's YouTube video HERE.  Be sure to leave her a comment!  This is where I found my inspiration for this card.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2" (folded)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scraps for ferns
  • Vellum paper (non SU)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 2 3/4"
      • Yours will differ depending on placement of circle die
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 3 1/2"
      • Yours will differ depending on placement of circle die
  • Tin of Cards stamp set
  • Old Olive ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Circle die 2 3/4" (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Friday, August 5, 2016

Using Card Map Series XIX


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scallop circle - 3" x 3"
      • Punch flower out of center
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Scrap for 1 7/8" circle
  • Playful Palette cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • All strips start out in 1" width strips
  • One Big Meaning stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents hand punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Picot Edge Circle dies (non SU)
  • Basic Pear Jewel (dyed black)

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Paper Pumpkin and Tax Free Holiday from Beth

For this week only, I will pay your tax for your first month of Paper Pumpkin!

What is My Paper Pumpkin?  A craft kit in the mail every month.  There is no obligation, cancel ANYTIME.  Order for one month, order for two or save even more by ordering a 12-months subscription

Check out past kits HERE.

If you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you should be.  This is this month's stamp set that is included with an ink pad and supplies to create either cards, party favors or home décor.  I don't know if August's kit will be cards, party favor or home décor - it will be a total surprise in my mailbox around August 16. 

NEWS FLASH - IT'S A CARD KIT


To place your order click HERE.  I will reimburse your sales tax by Paypal or check.

Using Card Maps Series XVIII


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for ferns
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 2" (prior to trimming)
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 2  (cut 2)
      • Depending on the angle of the layer underneath, you may have to cut this at 4 5/8"
      • Cut layer diagonally
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb 2016)
  • Basic Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Sequins (mini pearl in center)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Directions can be found in an earlier blog.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Thoughtful Branches - Limited Time Only

Thoughtful Branches Bundle
Limited Time Only
August 2 - August 31, 2016
 
Download Flyer HERE
 
All exclusive items associated with this promotion will be available until August 31 or while supplies last.

Preorder quantity limits: During the preorder period, demonstrators will be able to order one of each of the stamp set, Thinlits, and bundle for themselves. During the promotion period, there will be no quantity limits.

Customers may use Bonus Days coupons on the stamp set, Thinlits, or bundle.

All order types qualify for this promotion. No minimum purchase required.


My Thoughtful Branches Bundle Special
 
$5 off  when you select me as your demonstrator and use this Hostess Code.  $5 will be reimbursed by Paypal or by check.

 
 

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XVII

This is a lot easier than you think!


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 2 1/4" (prior to trimming)
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
      • Cut layer diagonally
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Flower Variation
    • Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Plum and Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Botanical Builder Framelits
    • Black rhinestones
  • Butterfly Variation
    • Basic Black and Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Butterfly dies (non SU)
    • Basic Pearl Jewels

Step 1:  Adhere black cardstock to card base

Step 2:  Trim off excess

Step 3:  Cut pattern paper diagonally
Step 4:  Adhere pattern paper

Step 5:  Trim off excess



Friday, July 29, 2016

Newest Trend - Double Z Fold Card


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card layer measures 11" x 4 1/4"
      • Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Band card layer measures 11" x 1 1/4"
      • Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4"
    • Inside card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (back) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Band card layers
      • 5 1/4" x 1"
      • 2 1/2" x 1"  (cut two)
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Band card layer measures 2 3/8" x 7/8"
    • Card layer (back) measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measure 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Inside card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Band card layers  
      • 5 1/8" x 7/8"
      • 2 3/8" 7/8"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Stazon Jet Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals
  • Strong adhesive for band
If you stamp your name on cards, stamp before attaching band.