Thursday, January 19, 2023

Just a Note


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 7 1/4"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/4" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8 x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/4" x 1/2"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Boho Indigo dies
  • Sentiment die (non SU)
  • Rhinestones dyed with Sharpie
  • Dimensionals

Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper -Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fun Fold

Listed as Card #8 in the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial
 Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fun Fold
(Using a different patten piece)

Directions and diagram for this card design is included in my Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial. Click HERE fore more information.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Blackberry Bliss
  • Basic White
  • Fresh Freesia
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
  • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
  • Everything is Rosy stamp set
  • Flower stamp set (non SU)
  • Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow inks
  • Banner Pick a Punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #7


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4" and 5 3/8"
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Finished banner measures 2 1/2" x 3/8"
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut 7/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut 2 7/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/9" x 5/8"
    • Finished banner measures 2 5/8" x 1/2"
    • Scrap for flowers (two)
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/8"
      • Cut 3/4" x 5 1/8"
      • Remaining is 2 3/4" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/8" x 1/2"
  • Gifts of Kindness stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Banner Pick a Punch and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Calypso Coral 1/8" sheer ribbon
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
The diagram with measurements for the card is FREE, please FOLLOW each step.  These steps must be followed completely. Any email request without FIRST posting a comment on this blog post will be discarded.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Love You Bookbinding Gatefold Fun Fold Card


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
  • Night of Navy cardstock
  • Rings of Love Designer Series Paper
  • Kisses & Hugs stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin October 2020
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Night of Navy twine
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals



Measurements and diagram are available. My tutorial takes the guess work out of trying to cutting paper for pattern continuity. The tutorial is 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. The tutorial and layout is available for purchase - $3.95

New Cling Stamps - Check this out!

  • Stampin' Up! now includes a reverse image of the stamp set on the inside of their cases. Make all your older stamp cases look the same!
    • I use to save the left over rubber in the case so it was easy to make sure I had returned all the stamps to the case.  Doesn't work for the new stamps. I needed an easy way to insure that I placed all the stamps back.  I scanned the front of the Stampin' Up! image sheet and flipped the picture so I could insert it into the back of the case.  Added my stamps, and WOW I'm a genius! Some computer skills are necessary. The step by step picture tutorial can be downloaded HERE.
  • Cling Mount Stamp Labels - Don't throw away the scraps.
    • The new Stampin' Up! cling mount stamps now STAY on your acrylic blocks.  Why not make your older Clear Mount stamps STAY by using the scraps?! 

Monday, January 16, 2023

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #6


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Crumb Cake cardstock\
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Scrap for flowers
      • Cut two, stamp one and glue together for a more dramatic look
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Haunts and Harvest* and Nature's Harvest stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin - September 2021
  • Memento Tuxedo Black and Soft Suede inks
  • Stampin' Blends
  • White gel pen
  • Light tan crochet thread
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Inspired by a card found on Pinterest, but you know I had to have more layers

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Diagonal Cut Sentiment Space Tutorial - Landscape


Measurements and diagram are available. The tutorial is FREE 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.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
  • Curly Cute stamp set
  • Feather stamp set (non SU)
  • Feather dies (non SU)
  • Blue crochet thread





Saturday, January 14, 2023

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #5


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
  • Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Wreath Builder die
  • Itty Bitty Accent punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels dyed black
  • Black embroidery thread




Friday, January 13, 2023

Note Card Easel Fun Fold Card


The measurements for this Note Card Fun Fold can be found in my Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial.
Click HERE for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Misty Moonlight cardstock
  • Night of Navy cardstock
  • Ring of Love Designer Series Paper
  • Beyond the Horizon* and Butterfly Brilliance stamp sets
    • *Paper Pumpkin March 2022
  • Misty Moonlight ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Dimensionals


Thursday, January 12, 2023

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #4


Stampin' Up1 Products
  • Misty Moonlight cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Finished banner measures 2 3/4" x 1/2"
    • Scrap for two flowers
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Finished banner measures 2 5/8" x 3/8"
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1" x 4 3/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Beyond the Horizon stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin - March 2022
  • Misty Moonlight ink
  • Banner Pick a Punch and Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

K Design Fun Fold by Beth Adams

I designed this card, along with a PDF tutorial which can be yours FREE with a $50 Stampin' Up! order using my Hostess Code. At first glance it looks like a Criss Cross card but this card only uses one A2 card base. The tutorial can be purchased below for $8.95.

These cards use the SAME layout as my Criss Cross Reimagined Card. Check out THIS post.



Stampin' Up! Products - Layout 2
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Read Red cardstock
  • Sending Love Designer Series Paper
  • Curly Cute and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Layering Oval dies
  • Ladybug Builder punch
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals 

Monday, January 9, 2023

Don't Miss Out!

I am now only sending an email every other day even though I post every day.  Just don't miss out - when you receive my post email, scroll down - there is more than one post.

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #3


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Dusty Durango (or Calypso Coral) cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4 1/4"
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 2 15/16" x 7/8" (cut two)
    • Card layers measure 7/8" x 4 3/16" (cut two)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2' x 5 1/4"
  • Haunts & Wishes* and Nature's Harvest stamp sets
    • Paper Pumpkin - September 2021
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Stampin' Blends or alcohol markers
  • Harvest dies
    • Cut two, stamp one and glue together for extra dimension
  • Rhinestones dyed with alcohol markers
  • Dimensionals

Quick and Easy Card - Four Examples Using One Stamp Set, One DSP and Same Card Layout


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
      • This is my step-up layer
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 1/8"
      • Cut three strips measuring 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Beyond the Horizon stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin March 2022
  • Sentiment die (non SU)
  • White crochet thread
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

* * * * * * * * *



Stampin' Up! Products - Card #2
  • Highland Heather cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterfly and sentiment
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for butterfly and sentiment mat
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 1/8"
      • Cut strips each measuring 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Curly Cute stamp set
  • Rich Razzleberry ink
  • Brilliant Butterflies dies
  • Sentiment die (non SU)
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Dimensionals
* * * * * * * * *


Stampin' Up! Products - Card #3
  • Soft Succulent cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for dragonfly
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 1/8"
      • Cut strips each measuring 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
  • Dragonfly Garden and Express Yourself stamp sets
  • Evening Evergreen ink
  • Dragonflies and Pick a Banner punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
    • Dyed to match
  • Dimensionals
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Stampin' Up! Products
  • Pear Pizzazz cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 1/4"
      • Cut strips measures 3 1/8" x 1 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Rich Razzleberry ink
  • Beautiful Trees dies (sentiment)
  • Itty Bitty Accents Punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
    • Dyed to match
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #2


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Soft Succulent cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Dusty Durango (or Calypso Coral) cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterflies and scallop circle
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Party Pants stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Brilliant Wings and Layering Circle dies
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Gatefold Gone Wild Fun Fold Card - Thank You


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
  • Night of Navy cardstock
  • Boho Indigo Designer Series Paper
  • Something for Everything stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin December 2019
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Banner Pick a punch
  • Black Jewels
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. The tutorial is available for purchase, see Buy Now button below.




Friday, January 6, 2023

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #1


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Soft Succulent cardstock
    • Card base measure 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2" x 4 3/4"
    • Card layer (sentiment mat) measures 2 5/8" x 5/8"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (sentiment) measures 2 1/2" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers (two)
      • Stamp and color one and add blank from to the back for added dimension
  • Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
      • See DSP saving tip
  • Beauty of Friending (sentiment) and Nature's Harvest stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Stampin' Blend Alcohol Markers
  • Harvest and Stitched Rectangle dies
    • Stitched Rectangle optional
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Tip: If I am not making more than one card and using the fabulous Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers 12" x 12", I cut the widths at 3" or 4". This card had a width of 3 7/8". My next card may take a width of 4" - rather than having the DSP cut specifically for one card, I plan ahead by cutting in 4". I then cut a piece 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". This also allows me to use a 4" width of DSP on the inside of the card.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Favored Flowers - FREE Designer Series Paper with $50 Stampin' Up! Purchase (ends February 28, 2023)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


It is time for SaleABration you are going to WANT this stunning Designer Series Paper called Favored Flowers. When I first saw it, I pondered if I liked it. I didn't want to purchase any more flower stamps and coordinating dies - when it arrived - Oh My Gosh STUNNING is an understatement. 

I have made my Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial and it features twelve thirteen fourteen FIFTEEN card designs using this paper and sentiment stamps, flowers and dies that I have accumulated in my 22 years of paper crafting. The tutorial is FREE with your $50 Stampin' Up! purchase using my current Hostess Code located at the top of my blog (web version). It will also be available for purchase $12.95. Just spend $50 using my Hostess Code and you'll receive this gorgeous Designer Series Paper* AND my tutorial for FREE!

*FREE Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! ends on February 28, 2023 or while supplies last.

This is one of my cards. Not only will you receive the measurements you will also receive a great tutorial on how cut each section to show off the paper. The directions and great diagram are a $3.95 value.


Sneak Peek



Card #1 - Seven Panel Show Off DSP 
Includes diagram

Card #2 - Quick and Easy Layout

Card #3 - Fun Fold Leaflet
Includes diagram

Card #4 - All Occasion - No Sentiment Needed

Card #5 - Spotlight Card
Includes diagram

Card #6 - Trio Panels
Includes diagram

Card #7 - Sympathy Card

Card #8 - Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fun Fold
Includes diagram

Card #9 - Framing the Easy Way

Card #10 - Any Embellishment will work
(flower, butterfly, dragonfly)

Card # 11- Getting the most layers out of 4" x 12"


Card #12 - Criss Cross Pocket Card Reimagined
Includes diagram

Card #13 - Bonus Card Two Ways

Card #14 - Strip Layout

Card #15 - Diagonal Cut Sentiment Two Way
Includes template

While you are ordering, don't forget to stock up on the coordinating cardstock colors: Basic Black, Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink and Very Vanilla. 


Monday, January 2, 2023

Magnolia Birthday - Double Triangle Gatefold Fun Fold


This Double Triangle Gatefold Fun Fold Tutorial is available for purchase. Click HERE for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
  • Everything is Rosey, Good Morning Magnolia and May Good Things Grow * stamp sets
    • *Paper Pumpkin - March 2018
  • Memento Tuxedo Black and Petal Pink inks
  • Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends
    • Pearls
  • Magnolia Memory dies
  • Pearl Basic Jewels