Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Flower Shop Sympathy

Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)
  • Cream cardstock (non SU)
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Scraps for flowers
  • Not Quite Navy cardstock
    • 5 1/2" x 3/4" strip for ribbon border
  • Pear Pizzazz cardstock
    • Scrap for two leaves
  • Bella Blue Designer Series Paper
    • 2 pieces for trellis
  • Flower Shop, Love & Sympathy and Petite Petals stamp sets
  • Not Quite Navy ink
  • Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Lace Ribbon Border , Petite Pansy and Pansy hand punches
  • Dimensionals

Dear Blog Followers

Dear Blog Followers,

On Sunday, April 20 I received a wonderful email from one of you.  My heart was so touched. 

Hello Beth,

I wanted to virtually introduce myself.  I am Debbie B.  I live in North Carolina.
I am a hobby demonstrator.  So, unfortunately, I will not be placing orders with you (as I have a very difficult time meeting my minimums).  But I hope you receive lots of orders from others!

Thank you so very much for your blog.  I am still fairly inexperienced and learning. I appreciate how you share the measurements and details for your cards/projects with us - very helpful!   Also, I have retired items, including DSP, and new items.  Seeing you use retired items, combined with some new items or colors is helpful and inspiring!

May you enjoy a blessed Easter,
Debbie

Thank you Debbie for taking the time to email me.  I am thrilled that my blog postings inspire you.

Beyond the Garden Series XXIV


Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)
  • Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Pacific Point cardstock
    • Stamp and punch inside these layers if you are a frugal crafter
    • Card layer #1 measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer #2 measures 2 1/8" x 4 1/8"
    • Card layer #3 measures 1 7/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer #1 measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
    • Card layer #2 measures 2" x 4"
    • Card layer #3 measures 1 3/4" x 3 3/4"
  • Flower Shop stamp set
  • Pacific Point ink

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Stampin' Up! Free Shipping

Good morning blog followers.  As I mentioned in my last post, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25.


If you are thinking of taking advantage of free shipping, I would LOVE to have your business. Nearly every blog posting I create has free measurements and a picture of the card.  You don't have to belong to a certain group and you don't have to place a $x.xx order to view my free card instructions.  You can even create an Adobe PDF to save my postings to your computer.  This free service is the "Print Friendly" icon at the bottom of every post.  I would love to have your business.

This is the link to my Stampin' Up! store.  Please use the following Hostess Code when placing an order: 2EGBG9PQ.  The code is entered in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).

Saturday, April 19, 2014

My Own Stampin' Up! Website

Good morning followers,

I now have a Stampin' Up! Website from which you can place an order.  I don't have a blog that has more advertisement and links than it does content.  My blog is dedicated to helping you create beautiful cards and paper craft items.


Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping April 21 through April 25, 2014.  That is a 10% savings for each and every Stampin' Up! Product.

Please consider ordering from me during this great savings offer from Stampin' Up!.  I will have a special link and code you need to use beginning April 21 at 10:00 am.  Feel free to email me or stop back on Monday for the information

Jesus hugs,

Beth

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Wetlands

Love this new stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)
  • Pear Pizzazz cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
  • Soft Suede cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 2 3/4"
  • Wetlands stamp set
  • Soft Suede ink
  • Soft Suede and So Saffron Stampin' Write Markers
  • Soft Suede grosgrain 3/8" ribbon
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Beyond the Garden XXIII

Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)
  • Daffodil Delight cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Tangerine Tango cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Flower Shop stamp set
  • Tangerine Tango ink
  • Pansy hand punch
  • Sheer Ribbon 5/8" (Dollar Tree)
  • Basic Pearl Jewel
  • Dimensionals and Glue Dots

Monday, March 24, 2014

Beyond the Garden XXII - Sweet Friend

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Tangerine Tango cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
  • Daffodil Delight cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper (retired)
    • Card layer measures 5" x 2 7/8"
  • Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (retired)
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Flower Garden and You are Loved stamp sets
  • Black Stazon and Tangerine Tango inks
  • Secret Garden Framelits
  • Modern Label Punch (oops, I had to cover a stamping mistake)
  • Satin Ribbon 5/8" (not SU)
  • Glue Dots (to anchor ribbon)
  • Dimensionals
  • Basic Pearl Jewels

Friday, February 28, 2014

Good Morning Sunshine


Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 51/2" x 4 1/4"
  • Kiwi Kiss cardstock
    • Strip measures 5 1/2" x 3/4"
  • Summer Sun cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 1"
  • Good Morning Sunshine and Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Papers
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 1"
    • Flower was made using Good Morning Sunshine DSP
  • Curly Cute stamp set
  • Pacific Point ink
  • Blossom Builder, Blossom Petals Builder, Scallop Trim Border and Trio Flower hand punches
  • Brad
  • Dimensionals


I created a stationery box using the new Envelope Punch Board.  I found instructions on a YouTube video by Tracy (click here).  Please take the time to "like" Tracy's video and post a comment.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Altered Mini Composition Book

I stepped up how I normally alter mini composition books, I added a flap that wraps to the front of the book.  These books were available at Walmart the beginning of the school year for only $.88 for three.  They now are close to $2.00 for three.



 Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)
  • Kiwi Kiss cardstock
  • Rose Red cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
  • Flower Shop stamp set
  • Rose Red ink
  • Blossom Builder and Pansy hand punches
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • Magnets* (not SU)
Normally I include measurements in my blog post.  The mini composition books vary in the width (where the black tape folds over) and sometimes even in the length.  I had to modify the design for each mini composition book.

I purchased my magnets from DX (dealextreme.com)  
8x 1mm NdFeB Neodymium Magnet Circular Cylinder DIY Puzzle Set - Silver (100 PCS)
Item # 219204 - I paid $5.49 (free shipping)

Friday, February 14, 2014

Happy Birthday to the New Year

Happy Belated New Year Blog Followers!
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4
  • Kiwi Kiss cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2" x 4"
    • Finished crimped strip is 2 3/4" x 1/2"
  • Murifield Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 3 3/4"
    • Scraps for stamped flowers
  • Pacific Point ink
  • Best Dad Ever and Flower Shop stamp sets
  • Pansy hand punch
  • Sizzix Embosslit Sweetest Stem
  • Crimper
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Fall Plaid Masculine Birthday

I saw this paper at Tuesday Morning and couldn't pass it up.  The perfect patterned paper for masculine cards.

Instructions
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 4 1/4" (scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2")
    • 4" x 3" (cut 2)
  • More Mustard cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4" (front left side)
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" (outside of card)
  • Whisper White Cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" (stamped image)
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Tricks and Treats pattern paper by Pebbles
    • Card layer measures 5" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" (front left side)
  • Best Dad Ever stamp set
  • Cajun Craze and Stazon Jet Blank ink
 

Monday, November 11, 2013

Spice Cake Series XI

Postcard style cards are simple to make and can be used for almost any occasion.

 Instructions
  • Soft Suede cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • This is NOT a folded card base
    • Card layer measures 4" x 1 1/4"
  • Pumpkin Pie cardstock
    • Pumpkin
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Certainly Celery cardstock
    • Leaf
  • Spice Cake Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 1"
  • Old Olive ink
  • Martha Stewart Leaf Stamp and Punch set
  • Sizzix Pumpkin #4 Sizzlit
  • Dimensionals