Friday, December 17, 2021

Christmas Blessings


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 11/16" x 4" (will make two cards) *
      • Mark 1 3/16" along top edge from left side
      • Mark 1 3/16" along bottom edge from right side
      • Cut diagonally
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • His Light and More Merry Messages stamp sets
  • Versamark ink
  • Gold embossing powder
  • Gold Shimmer ribbon
  • Dimensionals
* You can get four card fronts from one piece measuring 4" x 12" DSP

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Feels Like Christmas - Card and Bookmark


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Bookmark measures 2" x 4 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x1 15/16"
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 3 3/16"
  • Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper
    • For pattern continuity cut one layer as follows
    • Card layer measures  3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
      • Cut one strip 1 13/16" x 5 1/8"
      • Cut remaining strip into two sections from the top
        • 1 13/16" x 1 13/16"
        • 1 13/16" x 1/4" (this is cut from center, not end and thrown away)
        • 1 13/16" x 3 1/16"
    • Bookmark measures 1 7/8" x 3 1/2"
      • Stamp in a light colored area first, then cut
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • More Merry Messages stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Corner Rounder and Scallop Tag Topper punches
  • Snowflakes (Paper Pumpkin kit, month unknown)
  • Silver ribbon
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Monday, December 13, 2021

Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper Tutorial - NOW AVAILABLE

Crafts by Beth Presents
Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper Tutorial
20 card designs - 40 cards using 1/2 package
Layout Diagram Included
AVAILABLE NOW!

I created twenty card designs and made forty cards using a half of pack of DSP along with card bases and additional cardstock. Six of the card designs are note card size. I designed the cards so that you could substitute the elements and sentiments with ones you have. Included in this tutorial is a layout diagram to assist you in creating the same cards I did using this DSP.

The tutorial is FREE when you make a purchase of $70 or more of Stampin' Up! products using my Hostess Code at the top right side of my blog (desktop version)

The tutorial is also available for purchase for $16.95.



























Saturday, December 11, 2021

Merry Little Christmas Fun Fold


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 4 1/4"
      • Scored at 4" and 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5" x 4"
      • Cut piece 1 1/4" x 4"
      • Remaining piece is 3 3/4" x 4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Cardlayer measures 3" x 3 "
      • Die cut circle
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Scraps for sentiment and flowers 
  • Merry Little Christmas Designers Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 3 7/8"
      • Cut in this manner for pattern continuity
        • Cut piece 1/2" x 3 7/8" (inside)
        • Cut piece 1 1/8" x 3 7/8"
        • Remaining piece is 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Joy to The World stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin October 2020
  • Memento Tuxedo black and Old Olive inks
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Cherry Cobbler
    • Old Olive
  • Circle die 2 7/8"
  • Cherry Cobbler embroidery thread
  • Rhinestones
  • Wink of Stella Clear
    • Inside flower (a rhinestone will leave an indentation)
  • Dimensionals
All the cards use the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper.





Thursday, December 9, 2021

Glimmer Christmas


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Glimmer Blue cardstock (non SU)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card strip measures 3" x 3/8"
  • Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • More Merry Wishes stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Snowflake die (non SU)
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Monday, December 6, 2021

Expressions in Ink Diagonal Joy Fold - Bonus I


I added another card to my Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper Tutorial.  For full instructions, click HERE for more information. The tutorial includes the measurements to this card and twelve other for only $12.95. 

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Polished Pink cardstock
  • Shaded Spruce cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper
  • Wishing You Well stamp set
  • Shaded Spruce ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Banner Pick A Punch
  • Tear & Tape (see helpful picture below)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

This is my take on a card I say Rachel's video HERE. I decided to place DSP to the inside of the card. Since I LOVE layers, I added solid cardstock to this card. Most of my measurements are different than Rachel's.

When using Tear & Tape, I discovered a great way to help correctly attach a layer without having to permanently attach it. I pull loose a portion of the tape which only exposes a little adhesive. This allows for minor adjustments needed. This is the center card for this project.


Sunday, December 5, 2021

Peaceful Christmas - Paper Pumpkin October 2021 Alternative - Number 3


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/4" x 11"
      • Score 1 3/4" and 3 1/2" from both sides
    • Card layers measures 4" x 1 3/4" (cut 3)
  • Peaceful Christmas - Paper Pumpkin October 2021
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
      • Cut into three strips measuring 3 3/4" x 1 5/8" 
        • Remaining strip measures 3 3/4" x 5/8"
          • Inside of card
        • Attach center piece first, centering from side to side
        • Attach top, lining the bottom up with your BB 4" x 1 3/4" piece
        • Attach bottom, lining the top up with your BB 4" x 1 3/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5"
  • Joy to the World*, More Merry Wishes and Peaceful Christmas** stamp sets
    • October 2020* and October 2021**
  • Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Memento Tuxedo Black inks
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Cherry Cobbler
    • Mossy Meadow
  • Rhinestone
  • Sequins
  • Dimensionals


Saturday, December 4, 2021

Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper - Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack

The Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper was just on the Clearance Rack for $4.60!! If you were able to get this DSP, this tutorial is for you!

This tutorial is free when you use my Hostess Code and make a purchase of $50 or more.

Place an order $50 order using my Hostess Code.  The tutorial is also available for purchase for $11.49. 

This tutorial was designed so you could substitute elements, such as the dragonfly with other elements such as flowers and butterflies.  

To view sneak peeks of my 15 cards, click HERE

Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper Tutorial

 


Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper
Coordinating Colors
Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, and Whisper White



Dandy Garden Stamp Set
Dragonflies Punch



As in all my tutorials I spotlight a collection of Stampin' Up! Products.  I do use other stamp sets and dies but create cards that can be adapted to what you have in your craft studio. If you don't want to purchase the dragonfly punch, you could easily substitute using it with a butterfly punch. I will also retired colors from my stash that work well with the current colors.

Friday, December 3, 2021

Ever Eden Designer Series Paper Freebie

This is a Friday Freebie showcasing my Ever Eden Designer Series Paper Tutorial. For more information on my Ever Eden Designer Series Paper Tutorial, click HERE.

Diagonal Joy Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 4 1/4"
      • Score at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat and sprig
  • Soft Succulent cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
      • Cut diagonally
    • Card layer measures 8" x 3"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
    • Scrap for sprig (use thick cardstock)
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Ever Eden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
      • Cut diagonally
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 2 5/8"
  • Lasting Lily stamp set
  • Evening Evergreen ink
  • Boho Indigo, Forever Flourishing and Layering Oval dies
  • Gold glitter thread

I found this fun fold on this VIDEO by Rachel, Stamp Your Art Out. Working with triangles is tricky, even when you logically think out your cardstock measurements.  I love layers, first layer being 1/4" smaller and the DSP layer being an additional 1/8" smaller. Those my angles did not come out perfect, I am happy with the results. I have BOLDED my measurement changes/additions compared to Rachel's.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper - Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack - ACT NOW

Take advantage today at Stampin' Up!
The Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper is on the Clearance Rack for $4.60!!
This tutorial is free when you use my Hostess Code and make a purchase of $50 or more.


My Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper Tutorial is NOW AVAILABLE.

My tutorial will be FREE with you $50 or more Stampin' Up! order using my Hostess Code at the top right hand side of my blog during the month of January 2021. The tutorial is also available for purchase  for $9.95. 

To view sneak peeks of my 12 cards, click HERE.

 

I will email you the tutorial within 24 hours.


This Designer Series Paper uses more coordinating colors than listed and there are many colors you can substitute.  The coordinating colors listed are: Bumblebee, Flirty Flamingo, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Terracotta Tile and Whisper White.  Some of the substituted colors I used were Bravo Burgundy, Brilliant Blue, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Fresh Fig, Hello Honey, More Mustard, Pretty Peacock and Tranquil Tide.

In my tutorial, I have created two different cards using the floral side of each of the six patterns.  I also have two different cards that have two variations. There are THREE Fun Fold cards, two of them I have never used on my blog.

Each card uses the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper.  I used other Stampin' Up! Products, which include the following dies: Art Gallery, Curvy, Stitched Rectangle and Stitched So Sweetly. I used various stamp sets which include: Art Gallery, Butterfly Gala, Quite Curvy along with other sentiment stamps that can easily be substituted for ones you own. I used many sentiment punches, that include: Banner Pick A Punch, Butterfly Duet, Itty Bitty Accents, Ovals and Tailored Tag. Most of these items can be substituted with ones you already have, I purposely kept that in mind as I designed each card.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Magnolia Bookbinding Diamond Easel Card

Bookbinding Diamond Easel Card
A Double Fun Fold!

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Always Artichoke or Mossy Meadow cardstock
  • Petal Pink cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
  • Good Morning Magnolia stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Layering Oval and Magnolia Memory dies
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Rhinestones (dyed black)
  • Dimensionals

Tips
  1. If you use a personal stamp for the back of your cards, think carefully which direction to stamp in relationship to this easel card. BTDT!
  2. Apply all layers before creasing the score lines
  3. The final step should be applying glue to the inside (bookbinding area)

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.


Saturday, November 27, 2021

Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #20

THE TUTORIAL IS NOW AVAILABLE
Click HERE or more information

TWENTY CARD DESIGNS
Create forty cards from one half a package of 
Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock or Note Card
  • Misty Moonlight cardstock
  • Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper
  • Butterfly Gala stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Butterfly Duet punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #19

THE TUTORIAL IS NOW AVAILABLE
Click HERE for more information

TWENTY CARD DESIGNS
Create forty cards from one half a package of 
Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White Thick cardstock or Note Card
  • Bumblebee or Polished Pink cardstock
  • Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Just Jade ink
  • Oval and Scallop Oval punches or dies
  • Just Jade Thick baker's twine
    • Secure twine in front with small dots of glue where the two DSP meet
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #18

THE TUTORIAL IS NOW AVAILABLE
Click HERE for more information

TWENTY CARD DESIGNS
Create forty cards from one half a package of 
Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Bumblebee cardstock
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper
  • White 1/4" ribbon
  • Tear

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Peaceful Christmas - Paper Pumpkin October 2021 Alternative - Number 3



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Shaded Spruce cardstock
    • Card base from kit
      • Right side up, score at 2 1/8"
      • Turn over and score at already scored 5 1/2" mark
  • Silver Shimmer paper (non SU)
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4 3/4" x 2 1/2"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4 5/8" x 2 3/8"
  • Kit die cut pieces
    • Buffalo check card layer
    • Gray woodgrain
    • Noel sentiment
    • Red Banner - two
    • Vellum trees
    • White sentiment
  • Peaceful Christmas stamp set
  • Shaded Spruce ink
  • Dimensionals



* A pet peeve of mine is the different in Stampin' Up!'s Basic White and the white cardstock used in their Paper Pumpkin kits. I always line the inside of my cards with Whisper White (Basic White). The gray contrast of the inside of the card kit is too noticeable. I decided to make this an easel card so that the "white" is not seen from the inside.   Fellow Paper Pumpkin Kit Lovers - write to Paper Pumpkin/Stampin' Up!.