Masculine Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White 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
• Scrap for bird
• Garden Green cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4
• Scrap for branch
• Warm & Cheer Designer Series Paper

• Begin with 6" x 6"
• See below
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Language of Friendship and Sincere Salutations
• Memento black ink
• Bird Builder punch
• Dimensionals

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
This is from a previous post

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.

Black Plaid Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for circle
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1"
• Scrap for circle
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4 1/8" x 7/8"
• Hey You stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Circle dies (1 5/8" and 1 7/8")
• Black Jewels (optional)
• Dimensionals
• Envelopes from previous Paper Pumpkin kit

Belly Band

• Acetate card boxes
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 11" x "1
• Scrap for circle
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for circle
• Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 11" x 7/8"
• Tear & Tape
  

Country Thoughts & Prayers

Stampin' Up! Products

• Brocade Blue cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Stamp with Buffalo Check
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• Scrap for bow (fussy cut)
• White Naturals cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• 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
• Brocade Blue, Early Espresso and Memento Black inks
• Dimensionals

Heartfelt Greens

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4"
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4
• Scrap for sentiment
• Heartfelt Blooms stamp set
• Mossy Meadow ink
• Tailored Tag Punch
• Mint Macaron 3/8" ribbon
• Dimensionals

Pretty Petals Quilt

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pacific Point cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4
• Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Banner measures 2 7/8" x 5/8"
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Scraps for sprigs
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Banner measures 2 3/4" x 1/2"
• Pretty Petals cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer (quilt pieces) measure 3" x 3"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4
• Quilt Builder Framelits
• Flower dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple punch
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Double stick tape
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels
  

Love Blossoms

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rose Red cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scraps for flowers
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scraps for sprigs
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 4" x 4 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Blissful Blooms stamp set
• Flower stamp set (non SU)
• Rose Red ink
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Flower dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Whole Lot of Lovely

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pool Party cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits #2, #9 and #11
• Scrap for flowers
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for leaves
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment, Stitched Rectangle Framelits #12
• Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4" (* see below)
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits #3 and #10
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/4" x 5 1/4"
• Flower (non SU) and Lasting Lily stamp sets
• Memento black and Old Olive inks 
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Dimensionals
  
• Black jewels

*Note:  You could use the #1 die to cut out your first layer which is 4" x  5 1/4".  The die isn't a perfect 4" x 5 1/4"; if you use the #1 die you will have to trim your card base as well as the inside layer.

Would like to know which size rectangle die I used on this post and future ones? They are FREE with a purchase of the Stitched Rectangle Framelits using my Hostess Code (top right hand corner of blog). Anytime I post a project using these dies, you will receive a PDF with the measurements and each respective rectangle die used. Along with your die purchase, you will receive my storage and layout pictorial.

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Your friendship........

I was originally inspired on Pinterest to make THIS card.  However, because of the placement of the rectangle cut out, the only bird showing on the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper was light brown.  I did not want to color the stamped bird image that color.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pool Party cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (stitched) measures 4" x 2" (cut 2)
• Nest rectangle dies #9 and #10
• These a very fragile, handle with care
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Add extra adhesive to area you die cut
• Die cut using rectangle die #9
• Keep this piece for inside of card (add extra adhesive between layers if necessary
• Free as a Bird stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Blender Pen

• Crumb Cake ink
• Daffodil Delight ink
• Pool Party ink
• Pretty in Pink ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Tailored Tag punch
• Dimensionals

Happy Father's Day Accordian Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Real Red cardstock
• Card base measures 11" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 1 1/4", 4" and 6 3/4"
• Scraps for two die cut cars (for added dimension)
• Scrap for gear
• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
• Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
• Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Scrap for gear
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Scrap for gear
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/8"
• Scraps for sentiment and oil can
• Classic Garage Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/8"
• Geared Up Garage stamp set
• Basic Black, Basic Gray and Real Red ink
• Garage Gears Thinlits
• Wink of Stella Clear (car windows and headlights) 
• Dimensionals
  

Sending Love & Kindness

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black card base
• From Paper Pumpkin Feb 2019
• Fresh Fig cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Cut using rectangle die #1
• Card layer 3" x 1 5/8"
• Cut two using rectangle die #7
• Card layer (inside) die cut using rectangle die #1
• Scraps for flowers
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Scraps for sprigs
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (sentiment) measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Cut using rectangle die #8
• Card layer (inside) die cut using rectangle die #2
• Succulents picture
• Use rectangle die #2 and cut a card front
• Use rectangle die #7 and cut a section 
• Climbing Roses stamp set
• Fresh Fig ink
• Stitched Rectangle Die Framelits
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Flora & Flutter

My inspiration came from Pinterest

Why on earth does my brain take the longest path to create a card.  I created a card last night and it took over one hour and plenty of trashed cardstock.  This morning I knew there had to be an easier way. Ummmm…..Rectangle Stitched Dies!!

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lavender Lace cardstock (a great substitute for Highland Heather)
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Nest dies #2 and #4 and die cut
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 1/2"
• Use die #3 to cut out a rectangle
• Use Butterfly Duet punch
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 3/8"
• Use die #1 to cut out a rectangle
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Flora & Flutter stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin December 2017
• Memento black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Organdy ribbon
• Mini Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Best Dad Double Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Scrap for Best Dad
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1"
• Scrap for gear die cut
• Scrap for Best Dad frame (cut 2)
• Basic Grey cardstock
• Scrap for gear die cut 
• Layer on top of black gear piece using Mini Dimensionals
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for cars (cut 2)
• Stamp one and use the second as a backing
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Classic Garage Designer Series Paper*
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 3/4"
• Crushed Curry Patterns Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
• Geared Up Garage stamp set
• Basic Black, Basic Grey, Memento Black and Tranquil Tide inks
• Blender Pen
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Mini Dimensionals

* Careful layout and you will use only one piece of 6" x 6" DSP

Happy Mother's Day

I was inspired to create this card layout after watching THIS YouTube video.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Highland Heather
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" 4 7/8"
• Nest together rectangle dies #2 and #4
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 7/8"
• Use rectangle die #4
• It doesn't matter if this piece sticks out from the Highland Heather layer, it will be hid behind gingham paper
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Gingham Gala
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Nest together rectangle dies #1 and #3
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"

• Scrap for stamped rose
• Forever Lovely and Petal Palette stamp sets
• May Good Things Grow stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin - March 2018
• Memento Black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Highland Heather
• Mint Macaron
• Petals & More Thinlits
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Mini Dimensionals*
• Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

* I placed Dimensionals under the four corners of the gingham paper.  The reason I did this was to have more control over the placing of the frame onto the card base.  I then added Dimensionals along the frame by using a piecing tool.

Grown with Kindness

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 5 3/8" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Finished banner measures 4 3/8" x 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Fresh Fig cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 4"
• Finished banner measures  4 1/8" x 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4 7/8" x 4"
• Finished banner measures 3 7/8"  1/2"
• Paper Pumpkin Grown with Kindness card front
• Card front measures 4 7/8" x 3 3/4"
• Cut into strips measuring 1 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• You will have a small scrap left
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Fresh Fig ink
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Banner Triple punch
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Crafts by Beth Click, Copy, Print Sentiments

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Pretty in Pink cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Sentiment
• Pattern Paper (non SU)
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4"  1/2"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Picot die (non SU)
• Circle 1 1/4", 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewel
  
  
  

Time to say goodbye......

I am leaving my cherished United Methodist Women sisters next month.  My husband and I purchased a home near our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters.  It's time to me to be a full-time grandma.

I leave behind many friends and as a thank you for their friendship, I created a bookmark for all of them.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White 
• Bookmark measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Bookmark backing measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Punch out one small butterfly
• Beauty Abounds and Ribbon of Courage stamp sets
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Calypso Coral - dark and light
• Old Olive - dark and lit
• Organdy ribbon
• Butterfly Duet, Corner Rounder and Scallop Tag Topper punches
• Layering Oval Framelits
• Dimensionals

Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight and Highland Heather

Storage Tip for Stitched Rectangle Framelits

I am loving Stampin' Up!'s newest die set - Stitched Rectangle Framelits.  I decided to share how I store these dies.

• Rectangle Stitched Framelits #148551
• I numbered them with a fine tip Sharpie
• Number 1 is the largest
• Full Wide Stamp Case #127551
• I use this larger size case to also hold my Large Letter Framelits
• Magnetic Sheet
• Home Depot vent covers
• Cut to 7" x 5"
• One small strip for the back
• Cardboard backing 7" x 5"
• Cardstock in various sizes
• Small binder clips
• Printed details on paper and cut size *

* I only measured the finished dies to the closest eighths.  Sixteenth inches are harder to count.

Please consider me when you select your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I provide measurements on all my projects for free.  If you enter the hostess code at the top right-hand side of my blog, my name comes up in your Shopping Cart.  The PDF file is free HERE.  If you download this, please consider placing a Stampin' Up! order with me using my Hostess Code. If you download, please consider leaving me a comment.

Amazing Birthday

It's my birthday today!

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for trellis and behind sentiment die cut
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Whisper White Thick cardstock
• Scrap for bird, flower and trellis
• It's My Party Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Humming Along stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Calypso Coral (dark and light)
• Mint Macaron (dark and light)
• Old Olive (light)
• Humming Along Framelits
• Circle 3/4" punch *
• Dimensionals

* This circle fits perfectly behind sentiment die cut

Happy Birthday Beautiful

Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Cut scallop oval from the center
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for flowers
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Scrap for sprigs
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment die cut
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Crafts by Beth Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Beautiful You stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Layering Ovals Framelits
• Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)
  

Garden Impressions Double Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Scrap for scallop oval die cut
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scraps for flowers
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Scraps for leaves 
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment die cut
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
• Cut 2 from different patterns
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Healing Hugs stamp set
• Flower stamp set and dies (non SU)
• Flower Shop is a good SU substitution
• Memento Black and Pacific Point inks
• Layering Ovals Framelits
• Flower and leaf dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Black brads