Monday, April 13, 2020

Lasting Elegance

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Grapefruit Grove cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Dandelion Wishes stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Lasting Elegance Dies
  • Grapefruit Grove organdy ribbon
  • Sequins
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Peaceful Poppies - Center Split Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
  • Old Olive cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Painted Poppies stamp sets
  • Flirty Flamingo and Memento black inks
  • Poppy Moments dies
  • Decorative Label punch
  • Dimensionals


Monday, April 6, 2020

UPDATE Any Occasions Stampin' Up! Note Cards


Update: I decided against cutting the card base with the die

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card
    • Fold card base, then cut to measure 4 3/4" x 3 3/8"
  • Copper cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Use die #3
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
      • Nest dies #4 and  #6 together
  • Regal Rose cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Printed using Crafts by Beth sentiments
  • Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Dies are numbered starting with the largest die



Sunday, April 5, 2020

Any Occasion Stampin' Up! Note Cards

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card*
    • Fold note card or 7" x 5 1/2" scored at 3 1/2"
    • Using #2 Die place one edge along the crease fold and die cut
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
      • Nest dies #4 and  #6 together
      • Punch 1 3/8" circle and flower punches from the inside piece (frugal tip)
  • Taken with Teal cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Use die #3
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Picot scallop die (non SU)
  • Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* It is better to use regular Whisper White, the note cards are thicker and easily destroyed when attempting to die cut close to the cut line.

Dies are numbered starting with the largest die



Thursday, April 2, 2020

Easter Blessings


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Easter Blessings stamp
  • Memento black ink
  • Inside sentiment (file available for purchase, EMAIL me)
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accent punch
  • Spring punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Twist & Pop Up Card


I was inspired to finally create this fun fold that has been around for years; by seeing a video by Kelly.  Click HERE to view. 

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measure 3 1/2" x 10"
      • Scored at 2 1/2", 5" and 7 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 8"
      • Scored at 1 3/4" from each side
      • Scored at 4" *
      • Mark 2 1/4" from both sides and score diagonally
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"
      • Don't attach until you add a personal greeting
  • Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layers (inside) measure 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" (three)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/4" x 1/2"
    • Tag for sentiment
    • Flower from kit
  • No Matter the Weather stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin March 2020
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Melon Mambo Ruched Ribbon
  • It's My Party enamel dot
  • Tear & Tape
  • Wink of Stella clear
  • Dimensionals


*This differs from Kelly's video, makes it easier to fold

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Any Occasion Greeting Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 3/8" x 8"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Nest together #1 and #3 dies
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/8" x 3 3/4"
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper
    • Cut one laser-cut card front
  • To A Wild Rose stamp set
    • Don't forget to stamp the inside and envelope
  • Memento black ink
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Wild Rose Dies
  • Dimensionals
This is a great way to use your retired cardstock.  To find what colors go well together, visit THIS website.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Center Split Fun Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
      • Cut 1 1/4" from each side up to the score line on the front side
        • Fold and crease your cardstock first to make sure the ends are even
    • Scrap for flowers (2 outside, one inside)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card layers measure 1" x 4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 5/8" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Scraps for bird on branches
      • Cut two (one for back side)
      • I cut these with my Brother Scan N Cut
      • I applied double adhesive to the bird on the back side for added support (Xyron sticker machine)
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 7/8" x 3 7/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measure 7/8" x 3 7/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/8" x 1/2"
  • Botanical Prints and Free As A Bird stamp sets
  • Memento black ink
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Calypso Coral
    • Crumb Cake
    • Pool Party
    • Soft Suede
  • Layering Oval Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Twisted Gatefold

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Soft Sea Foam cardstock
    • Card base measures 7 1/2" x 4 1/2"
      • Score at 2 1/2" from each end
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers and sentiment
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/8" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for flowers and sentiment layer
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/8" x 4 3/8"
  • Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 4 1/4" (cut 3)
      • Cut diagonally
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/8" x 1/2"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Layering Oval Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Monday, March 16, 2020

Everything is Rosy - Available for a limited time

TUTORIAL OFFER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020

I will be offering ten FIFTEEN TWENTY Cards (in my tutorial) using the Everything is Rosy bundle available in the Clearance Rack at Stampin' Up! Click HERE.

I used several different items to create the TWENTY cards.  They would include Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette (any pale pink will work) and Whisper White Thick cardstocks.  I also used several different sentiments which can be easily subsituted with any sentiment stamp you may have in your stash.

I am offering an Adobe PDF file for purchase with the measurements for each card.  This file can be yours FREE with your $50 or more purchase using my Hostess Code found at the top of my blog.*



The Adobe PDF file can be purchased for $9.95 by emailing me.

* If you are viewing this on a tablet or cellphone, you may not see the Hostess Code.  Simply EMAIL me and I will give you the current code.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

A Little Note - Cascade Tri Fold A2

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card base measures 12" x 5 1/2"
      • Score 4" from each side
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
      • Mark at 1 3/8" from top right (or left) hand side and cut diagonally
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Mark at 1 3/8" from top right (or left) hand side and cut diagonally 
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
  • Butterfly Gala and Free As a Bird stamp sets
    • Memento black ink
    • Old Olive
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Crumb Cake
    • Daffodil Delight
    • Soft Suede
  • Layering Oval Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

This card uses 12" cardstock but fits well in an A2 envelope.  Normally an A2 card measures 4 1/4", this card measures 4"; for this reason I mounted the bird slightly off the edge.

I created two PDF cutting diagrams.  The card base PDF and the card layers PDF.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Sympathy Card - Cascade Tri Fold


So many sympathy cards have been made and sent.  Our family mourns the loss of our niece Jennifer. She was definitely loved by so many.  Tears still flow every day.  We didn't have enough time with her but we know she is in the arms of the Lord and her grandmother (my mom).

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card base measures 12" x 5 1/2"
      • Score 4" from each side
    • Sentiment mat layer measures 2 5/8" x 3/4"
      • Circle - 1/2"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
      • Mark at 1 3/8" from top right (or left) hand side and cut diagonally
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Mark at 1 3/8" from top right (or left) hand side and cut diagonally 
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
  • Good Morning Magnolia stamp set
    • Memento black ink
  • Sentiment (non SU)
    • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Mossy Meadow
    • Petal Pink
    • Soft Suede
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Dimensionals
This card uses 12" cardstock but fits well in an A2 envelope.  Normally an A2 card measures 4 1/4", this card measures 4"; for this reason I mounted the blossom slightly off the edge.

I created two PDF cutting diagrams.  The card base PDF and the card layers PDF.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Sympathy Magnolia

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
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 9/16 x 3 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Layering Ovals Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels


Saturday, February 22, 2020

Teepee Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • Card layers measure 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" (cut three)
      • Score diagonally
  • Scrap for sprigs
  • Pacific Point cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
      • Cut diagonally and layout correctly to stamp your inside sentiment
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" (cut two)
      • Cut diagonally
    • Card layers measure 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" (cut one each pattern)
      • Cut diagonally
  • Lasting Lily stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents and Sprig punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Magnets (non SU) *

I was inspired to create this card by the many I found online when searching for fun fold cards.  I found this great YouTube video HERE but I modified measurements to better fit into a A2 envelope. I also added DSP to one side and the bottom of the teepee. The best way to figure this out is to do a template.  The bottom small pieces must be added before the squares are connected.

* Magnets were purchased HERE.
** Add your embleshments after you finish the card.  Keep in mind that you should make this adjustment AND how the card fits in the envelope.



Wednesday, February 19, 2020

I'm Always Here for You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Terracotta Tile or Dusty Durango cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 2", 3 1/8", 5 3/8" and 6 1/2"
    • Scraps for cluster and butterfly
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/4" (cut 2, 1 for back)
    • Card layer measures 7/8" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (back) measures 2" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment layer
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (back)measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Botanical Prints Designer Series Paper
    • Cut in this order so to match patterns throughout the card - making note if any directional pattern is on the paper
      • Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 5 1/8"
      • Card layer measures 3/4" x 5 1/8"
      • Card layer measures 3/4" x 5 1/8"
      • Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 5 1/8"
      • Card layer (back) measures 1 7/8" x 1/2"
    • Center panel measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"
      • I used Everyday Chic to best conserve this coordinating DSP
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Butterfly Gala and Hold on to Hope stamp sets
    • Used on the back
  • Memento black ink
  • Botanical Prints dies
  • Layering Ovals Framelits
  • Butterfly Duet punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Painted Poppies Fun Fold I

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 13/16" x 5 1/4"
  • Painted Poppies Designer Series Paper
    • Left panel measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Center panel measures 1 1/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Right panel measures 2 1/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Solid panel measures 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
      • This is what is left when you cut the DSP 5 1/4" to use in the best way
  • Beauty Abounds and Painted Poppies stamp sets
  • Memento Black ink
  • Stampin' Blends
  • Everything is Rosy Thinlits
  • Layering Circle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Black Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Folded card



I was inspired by Rachel of Stamp Your Art Out.  You can view her video HERE. Be sure to leave her a thumbs up and comment.  She shares her talents so generously.

Monday, February 10, 2020

Healing Vibes Stand Up Card


This card will fit in an A2 envelope.  Extra postage may be required because of thickness.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
  • Butterfly Gala, Healing Hugs, Painted Poppies stamp sets
  • Memento black and Rich Razzleberry inks
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
A picture tutorial is available, click HERE for more information.

Painted Poppies Fun Fold II

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 1 1/4", 5 1/2" and 9 1/4"
    • Belly Band measures 11" x 1 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 1/2" x 5/8"
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
    • Scrap for poppy
  • Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Belly Band measures 4" x 1"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 1/2" x 1/2"
  • Blissful Blooms* and Painted Poppies stamp set
    • *Paper Pumpkin August 2018
  • Memento black and Rich Razzleberry inks
  • Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends
  • Everything is Rosy Framelits
  • Dimensionals



Friday, February 7, 2020

Something for Everything Alternative V

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Something for Everything Paper Pumpkin Kit - December 2019
    • Crushed Curry card base
      • Cut in half
      • Trim solid cardstock to 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
      • Trim pattern cardstock
        • First trim a piece 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        • Then cut to 1/2" x 4" (for inside the card)
        • Second cut to 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"
    • Envelope
      • Cut off flap and trim to 1 1/4" x 5 5/8"
      • Attach to layer and trim off excess`
      • Cut white front (for inside of card) to 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
  • Something for Everything stamp set
  • Terracotta Tile ink
  • Gold gems
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Valentine Stand Up Card

This card will fit in an A2 envelope.  Extra postage may be required because of thickness.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • All My Love Designer Series Paper
  • Ribbon of Courage stamp set
  • Lovely Lipstick ink
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Scallop Heart of Hearts Embosslit
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Dimensionals
A picture tutorial is available, click HERE for more information.