This is why I blog

I received this email yesterday, how awesome is this. I suggest we all try to brighten someone's day like Sandy did to me. Let's make it a weekly goal.

Dear Beth,

YOU are my most favorite card maker. I am so excited when I see another idea from you. You give such detailed and easy to follow instructions.  YOU are the BEST!

I am 74 years old and live in Oklahoma - very hot here right now.

I have a card ministry at my church. I have two photo boxes full of handmade cards there at church for members to choose from, free of charge, to send to their friends and family. I have used several of your ideas, so ... you are *part of my ministry* and blessing more people than you know.

Thank you for your fabulous creative card ideas!

Sandy

Wishing You Well

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Scored at 3 3/4"
• Secure to card using strong adhesive
• Scallop oval die cut - Cut 2
• Whisper White cardstock
• Oval die cut - Cut 2
• It's My Party Designer Series Paper
• Card layer (diagonal) measures 4" x 5 1/4" 
• Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4 1/4"
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Crushed Curry and Soft Suede inks
• Layering Ovals Framelits
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Base Jewels (dyed to match)

Free As A Bird Hello

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures  3 7/8" x 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (frame) measures 3 3/8" x 4 3/4"
• After stamping/coloring, nest rectangle die #3 and square die and cut
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Scrap for bird
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 3/8"
• Hugs from Shelli stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Stampin' Blends

• Calypso Coral
• Crumb Cake
• Daffodil Delight
• Old Olive
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Square die 2 3/8" (non SU)
• Coordinating embroidery floss
• Dimensionals

Wishing You Well Butterfly

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Banner measures 3 5/8" x 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for butterflies (cut three)
• Marina Mist cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Banner measures 3 3/8" x 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Mint Macaron cardstock

• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Emboss this layer
• Cut a piece 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• For inside of card
• Cut remainder to 3 3/4" x 5"
• Papillon Potpourri and Wishing You Well stamp sets
• Memento Black ink
• Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends
• Banner Triple and Elegant Butterfly punches
• Petals Burst embossing folder
• Lace Doily
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Striking Thank You Magnolia

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Powder Pink cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for flower
• Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measure 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Good Morning Magnolia stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Hugs from Shelli stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin May 2019
• Versamark ink
• Stampin' Blends

• Old Olive
• Petal Pink
• Soft Suede
• White embossing powder
• Flower was cut using ScanNCut
• Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Trim card base after using embossing folder
• Trim to 4 1/8" x 11"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Using Die #4 cut two pieces
• Using Die #5 center and cut from one of these pieces
• Stamp images first

• Use Dimensionals place created frame on top of the solid piece (see picture below)
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8"x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for dress
• Beautiful You stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Rectangle Stitched Framelits
• Tufted Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder
• Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Thinking of You Bird Ballad

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black cardstock
• Card base measures 4 3/16" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Nest together dies #1 and #2
• Card layer (inside) measures 4 3/16" x 3/8"
• Banner measures 3 3/4" x 3/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4 3/16" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for stamped bird
• Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/16"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4 3/16" x 1/4"
• Free as a Bird stamp set
• Memento black and Versamark ink
• Stampin' Blends 
• Crumb Cake
• Daffodil Delight
• Old Olive
• Smoky Slate
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Banner Triple punch
• Heat Tool
• Dimensionals

With Love & Caring

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White 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"
• Scrap for sentiment and butterflies
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
• Scrap for scallop oval
• Real Red cardstock

• Scrap for flower
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Card layers measure 1 3/16" x 3 3/4" (cut 3)
• Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 3/16"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
• Butterfly Gala and Thanks For Caring stamp sets
• Memento Black ink
• Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends
• Real Red Woven Satin Ribbon
• Butterfly Duet, Itty Bitty Accents, Large and Scallop Oval hand punches
• Dimensionals
• Black Jewel

Acetate Card Box Belly Band

• Basic Black cardstock
• Belly band measures 11" x 1"
• Scrap for scallop oval
• Real Red cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for sentiment and butterfly (cut 2 and layer)
• Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
• Belly band measures 11" x 3/4"
• Put layers together and gently curl paper (like ribbon)
• Score at 2 3/4", 3 3/8", 8", 8 5/8"
• Butterfly Gala stamp set
• To You and Yours stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin November 2018
• Memento Black ink
• Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends
• Butterfly Duet, Large and Scallop Oval hand punches
• Dimensionals
• Black Jewel

Free As A Bird Tri Fold Card

I was inspired to create this card after viewing THIS YouTube video.  I have listed my measurements below.  I did find an error in one measurement stated in the video.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crumb Cake cardstock
• Card base measures 10 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Follow video for cutting and scoring lines
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card layer measures 10 1/4" x 5 1/4"
• Follow video for cutting
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 2 3/4" (cut 2)
• Apply one to back for writing sentiment
• Scrap for flowers (cut 2 for added dimension)
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3" x 2 1/2" (cut 2)
• One is for the back for additional sentiment
• I do not attach this layer until after writing additional sentiment
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 10" x 5"
• Follow video for cutting
• Free As A Bird stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Calypso Coral
• Crumb Cake
• Daffodil Delight
• Old Olive 
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed black)

With Sympathy

Stampin' Up! Products

• Old Olive cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scraps for leaves
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer 
• Use Die #3
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer
• Use Die #4
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scraps for leaves
• Flourishing Phrases stamp set
• Old Olive ink
• Bouquet Bunch and Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Old Olive Striped Organdy ribbon
• Dimensionals

Free As A Bird Bridge Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Old Olive cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
• Beauty Abounds and Free As A Bird stamp sets
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Calypso Coral
• Color Lifter
• Crumb Cake
• Mint Macaron
• Old Olive
• Soft Suede
• Layering Circles Framelits
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Dimensionals

The tutorial is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version).  EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code.

* Do not attach this back piece to the card.  Stamp the remaining sentiment and place a strip of Tear & Tape behind.  Do not attach until it is signed.

I cut out the birds using a Brother ScanNCut.  I didn't use thick cardstock (oops); I layered two together for strength and stability.

Urban Garden

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kiwi Kiss cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" 
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Baja Breeze cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
• Urban Garden Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Using paper trimmer, cut 1/2" in from all sides
• Repeat - Use paper trimmer and cut 1/2" from all sides
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
• Express yourself stamp set
• Not Quite Navy black ink
• Flower dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Brads

This is an illustration from another post.

Quick and Easy Card Design

Stampin' Up! Products

• Balmy Blue cardstock

• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for behind butterfly (for added support)
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Punch one large and small butterfly from other design
• Party Pants stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Circle and scallop circle dies (non SU)
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Dimensionals

Thinking of You Flap Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 6 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 2 1/2"
• Card layer (inside right panel) measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (flap) measures 4 5/8" x 1 3/4"
• Scored at 2 3/4"
• Apply Tear & Tape the short portion and attach to card
• Scrap for butterfly
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Card layer (left panel) measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Once you have added the DSP and Whisper White cardstock to the section; place Tear & Tape on the backside to prevent flap for lifting these layers and attach to card
• Card layer (front flap) measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Use liquid glue when attaching to card.
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/16"
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer (left panel) measures 2 1/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (flap) measures 2 3/8" x 1 3/8"
• Good Morning Magnolia stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Tear & Tape adhesive
• Black jewels

Stampin' Up! Bonus Day Doubled

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days Are Here

Wait - there is more savings from me

For every $50 you spend July 1-31 (using my Hostess Code*) you will receive a reimbursement from me for $5.

In summary - your savings will be 20%.

For every $50 you spend you will receive $10 in bonuses.  How does it work?

1. After your July (not August) order using my Hostess Code is shipped, I will reimburse you (through direct check or PayPal) $5 for every $50.
2. Stampin' Up! Bonus Days to be used in August $5

* Hostess Code is located on the top, right-side corner of my blog.

Quick and Easy Baby Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Brocade Blue cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Build-A-Bear Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 3/8"
• Scrap for stamped bow and ribbon die cuts
• Bring on the Presents stamp set
• Brocade Blue ink
• All the Presents Thinlits
• Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine
• Dimensionals

Any Occasion Garden Impressions

Stampin' Up! Products

• Powder Pink cardstock

• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Use die #3 and #6
• Nest together to maximize usage
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4'
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Use die #4 and #7
• Cut using #7 first
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Memento Black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Pretty in Pink Gingham ribbon (retired)
• Dimensionals

Floral Hello

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 1/2"
• Use #2 die
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Banner measures 1/2" x 1"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• Use #3 die
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1 1/2" x 4"
• Floral Statements stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Daffodil Delight
• Mossy Meadow
• Rich Razzleberry
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Quick and Easy Card Layout

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Scrap for flowers (one inside)
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for sprigs and scallop circle
• Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
• Refuge and Strength stamp set
• Memento black ink
• 2 3/4" Circle Scallop and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Coordinating crochet thread
• Dimensionals
  

I thought of you today....

Stampin' Up! Products

• Grapefruit Grove cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"*
• Score at 5 7/8"
• Scrap for punch out of large butterfly
• For support under DSP punch out
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 1/8" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3/8" x 5"
• Punch one large and small butterfly
• Climbing Roses stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Circle Card Thinlits
• Circle dies (non SU)
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Dimensionals
• Sequins
  
  

* Cut the 5 1/2" slightly smaller (less than 1/16"). Adjust all your other card layers accordingly