Saturday, July 27, 2019

Stampin' Up! Bonus Day Doubled - ends soon!


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.




Friday, July 26, 2019

Our Friendship...

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
      • Use Rectangle Stitched Framelits Die #1
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures (approximately) 4" x 5"
      • Use Butterfly Beauty 
      • Cut two small butterflies
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
  • Beauty Abounds stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Butterfly Beauty Framelits
  • Black ribbon
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Stitched Rectangle Layers

Stampin' Up! Products
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4" x 5/8"
    • Stitched Rectangle Framelits #2, #9 and #11
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Pacific Point cardstock
    • Scraps for large butterfly (cut 2) small butterfly (cut 3)
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment, Stitched Rectangle Framelits #12
  • Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4" (* see below)
      • Stitched Rectangle Framelits #3 and #10
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Butterfly Gala stamp set
  • Memento black
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Dimensionals
*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.

EMAIL me for more information.  This offer expires on March 31, 2019.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Garden Butterfly

This card was harder than a 1,000 piece puzzle.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layers
      • Die #4 - cut two
        • Die # 7 - cut one from the inside of one of #4
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Pacific Point cardstock
    • Scraps for butterflies
      • Two large for outside
      • Three small 
        • Two for outside
        • One for inside
  • Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
      • Dies #5 - cut two
      • Die #8 - cut one
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Butterfly Gala stamp set
  • Memento Black ink
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Rectangle Stitched Framelits
    • Design your layout and use dies starting from the top layer 
  • Butterfly Duet, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels



Monday, July 22, 2019

Wishing You Well Floral

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card base measure 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for bow
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measure 2 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Wishing You Well stamp set
  • Early Espresso and Night of Navy inks
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Sunday, July 21, 2019

A friend...


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Balmy Blue cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 3"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 7/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Butterflies - punch out two
  • Beauty Abounds and Butterfly Gala stamp sets
  • Marina Mist and Memento black inks
  • Beautiful Duet punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Black Jewels

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Lookin' Sharp Triple Time

When I first came up with this style card, I named it Triple Stampin' with Paper. 
I have since seen it referred to as Triple Time

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Tranquil Tide 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 4" x 3/4"
    • Very Vanilla cardstock
      • Scrap for sentiment
      • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • True Gentleman 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 5/8" x 4"
      • Scrap for bow
    • Truly Tailored stamp set
    • Tranquil Tide ink
    • Bow Builder and Tailored Tag punches
    • Dimensionals

    This is an illustration from another post.

    See earlier post HERE.


    Wednesday, July 17, 2019

    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

    Tuesday, July 16, 2019

    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)

    Monday, July 15, 2019

    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

    Sunday, July 14, 2019

    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

    Saturday, July 13, 2019

    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

    Friday, July 12, 2019

    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

    Thursday, July 11, 2019

    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

    Wednesday, July 10, 2019

    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

    Tuesday, July 9, 2019

    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)

    Monday, July 8, 2019

    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

    Sunday, July 7, 2019

    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.



    Saturday, July 6, 2019

    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.

      Friday, July 5, 2019

      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