Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Use Your Stash Challenge - Card #2

Four Panel Trifold Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Pool Party cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper
    • Begin with a piece measuring 6" x 5 1/4" (watch for any direction in your paper)
      • First section measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
        • Only apply adhesive onto left panel of card base
      • Second section measures 1 1/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Third Section measures 2" x 5 1/4"
      • Discard sliver
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Dahlia Days and Framed Florets stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Framed Florets and Stitched So Sweetly dies
  • Black jewels
  • Dimensionals
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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  2. EMAIL me asking for the Four Panel Tri FoldIf you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I CANNOT tie it back to an email address.
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Sunday, April 9, 2023

Use Up Your Stash Challenge - Card #1

... to make room for more Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4
    • Card base (behind DSP) measures 3" x 4 1/4"
    • Card base (behind) DSP and last layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/16"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Whole Lot of Lovey Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/16"
      • Mark left side 1", 1 3/4" and 3 1/4"
      • Mark right side 3/4", 2 1/4" and 3"
      • Cut diagonally
      • The top, bottom and sides are flush with the CC 3" x 4 1/4" cardstock
        • Attach top and bottom pieces first for best results 
  • Beyond the Horizon* and Dandelion Wishes stamp sets
    • Paper Pumpkin - March 2022*
  • Crushed Curry and Memento Tuxedo Black inks
  • Tailored Tag punch
  • Very Vanilla 1/8" ribbon taffeta
  • Dimensionals

I created a Four Quadrilateral Layout Tutorial. Please note that I didn't use all the layers in the tutorial for this blog post. 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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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Dragonfly Birthday Flowers - Free Instructions


If you like the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper, you will love my tutorial featuring instructions and measurements for FIFTEEN cards, click HERE for more information

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 2 1/8", flip and score at 4 1/4"
        • This gives a clean professional fold on the flap
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 5/8"
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for two dragonflies
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
    • Finished banner measures 3" x 3/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock - use Thick*
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/8" (cut two)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 4 1/4"
      • Layer this onto the 3 1/8" x 4 3/8" piece on the inside
    • Finished banner measures 2 7/8" x 5/8"
  • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 1/2"
  • Dragonfly Garden and Flora and Flutter* stamp sets
    • * Paper Pumpkin - December 2017
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Butterflies and Happy Labels Pick a Punch punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
    • Between wings of two dragonflies and under bottom layer
* I didn't use Very Vanilla Thick cardstock and wished I had.


Friday, March 31, 2023

Birthdays - Definitely Qualifies to be in the Special Moments stamp set



I was inspired to create this card by Connie Stewart.  Check out her VIDEO and WEBSITE information.  Please take the time to leave a comment to Connie. I changed the measurements using various sizes of cardstock that I have that help me put together a layout. For my system, check out my post HERE, scroll down to Try Before You Make It.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3 7/8"
      • Dimensionals are placed under this layer
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Special Moments stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Thread
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Thank You with All My Heart


This is the perfect card to use up with your scraps. If you like this card, you will LOVE my Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial, click
HERE for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
    • Card strips measure 7/8" x 4 3/16" (cut two)
    • Card strips measure 2 15/16" x 7/8" (cut two)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Framed Florets stamp set
  • Evening Evergreen ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Monday, March 27, 2023

Knockout DSP Layering

Knockout DSP Layering
Introducing my newest card layout


This is the sample I made for my new Knockout DSP Layering. My soon-to-be-released Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper Tutorial will feature this layout with with instructions and measurements.''

The Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper Tutorial can be found HERE.





Stampin' Up! Products
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • On the Horizon Designer Series Paper
  • Beauty Abounds and Beauty of Tomorrow stamp sets
  • Evening Evergreen and Pale Papaya inks
  • Stitched Circle and Stitched Rectangle dies
  • Dimensionals

Saturday, March 25, 2023

The Four-Quadrilateral Layout


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla Thick 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
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/16"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
      • DSP sections are attached to this piece
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers and sentiment mat
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/16"
      • See diagram for cutting
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Beyond the Horizon stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin March 2022
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Sentiment die (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Rhinestone dyed black
  • Dimensionals

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.
  1. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
  2. EMAIL me asking for the Four-Quadrilateral LayoutIf you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I do not have an email address. 


Friday, March 24, 2023

NEW FUN FOLD with a FREE TUTORIAL

Pull Out Z Fun Fold


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper
  • Beyond the Horizon stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Sentiment die (non SU)
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals


 
The diagram with measurements for the card is FREE, please FOLLOW each step below.  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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  2. EMAIL me asking for the Pull Out Z Fun Fold If you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I CANNOT tie it back to an email address.
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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Dainty Flowers Phrases


I LOVE Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper. This is their Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper and was FREE with any Stampin' Up! $50 purchase during SaleABration. It was a challenge trying to use this directional pattern. But....

This is perfect for the Designer Series Paper that has a directional design to it. This allows you focus on the pattern and keep the pattern throughout the sections. The tutorial can be purchased below.

For more examples, click HERE for more examples.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
  • Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Old Olive ink
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
I used my Brother Scan N Cut to cut out the sentiment and sentiment mat.


Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Four-Quadrilateral Card Layout - Free Instructions


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Sweet Sorbet cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (beneath DSP) measures 3" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Shaded Spruce cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves and sentiment mat
  • Regency Park Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/16"
      • Refer to diagram for cutting information
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
  • Nested Friends and Petal Park stamp sets
  • Bumblebee and Shaded Spruce inks
  • Oval and Petal Park Builder punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals
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. This make look like a complicated card, but it isn't.
  1. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Happy Easter Showcase Fun Fold


I love this layout so I created an eight-page diagram along with a four-page instruction tutorial with pictures.  This tutorial is FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! order using my Hostess Code (located at the top right side of my blog - Web Version).  The tutorial is also available to purchase for $3.95 through the link below.

The butterfly embellishment goes well with any flowered paper. Don't you agree?

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Petal Pink cardstock
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
  • Arrange a Wreath stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Sequins

Check out my post using the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper HERE.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Simply Stated - No Sentiment Needed


Stampin' Up! Products

  • Thick Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 11" x 4 1/4"
      • Scored at 5 1/2" and 6 3/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 9/16" x 2 9/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 4"
  • Soft Succulent cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 2 15/16" x 2 15/
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Ever Eden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 3 7/8"
      • Cut 1/2" x 3 7/8"
      • Cut 7/8" x 3 7/8"
      • Remaining measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Lovely as a Tree stamp set
  • Evening Evergreen ink
  • Stitched square dies
  • Embroidery Thread
  • Dimensionals


Friday, March 17, 2023

Loving the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper


This fun fold design tutorial is available for FREE from me when you make a $50 Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code.  This fun fold layout, called the Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fold, is NOT available for purchase. It is included in my Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial HERE or in other tutorial which can be found HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
  • Various stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

For more information on the tutorial, click HERE.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Z Front Panel Fun Fold Card


If you like the adorable Ladybug, you WILL LOVE my HELLO LADYBUG FUN FOLD SERIES. In this one tutorial you will make TWENTY different fun folds using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder punch. Click HERE for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Real Red cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Scrap for ladybug and scallop circle
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layers measure 4" x 5 1/4" (cut two)
      • One of these is adhered to the left panel only
        • Refer to diagram available below
    • Scrap for ladybug
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment circle
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
    • Card panel layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
      • See tip below
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/8"
  • Dahlia Days and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black and Real Red inks
  • Layering Circle dies
  • Ladybug Builder punch
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals
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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  2. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
  3. EMAIL me asking for the Z Front Panel Fun FoldIf you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I CANNOT tie it back to an email address.
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TIP
Cut the width of your 12" x 12" to 4" x 12" then cut a piece 5 1/8" x 3 7/8". If you are only making one, the left over piece width will be 4" which is a commonly used width.





Monday, March 13, 2023

Thinking of You Blooms


This design is my blog followers all-time favorite tutorial. I've created tutorials for years now and when I released this layout, so many supported my work by purchasing this unique layout that uses the DSP to create a continuous layout. Check out other cards I have posted with this layout HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 7/16"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
      • Fold and trim card base to 4 1/16" x 5 7/16"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 13/16" x 5 3/16"
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Highland Heather cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 13/16" x 5 3/16"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Refer to tutorial for cutting directions
  • Heartfelt Blooms
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels


Saturday, March 11, 2023

Easter Magnolia Showcase Fun Fold


I love this layout so I created an eight-page diagram along with a four-page instruction tutorial with pictures.  This tutorial is FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! order using my Hostess Code (located at the top right side of my blog - Web Version).  The tutorial is also available to purchase for $3.95 through the link below.  For other examples, click HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Always Artichoke (substituted for Mossy Meadow) cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Petal Pink cardstock
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
  • Arrange A Wreath stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
    • Dyed to match
  • Dimensionals


Thursday, March 9, 2023

Favored Flowers Thank You

If you like the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper, you will love my tutorial featuring instructions and measurements for FIFTEEN cards, click HERE for more information

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Blackberry Bliss cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"
    • Finished banner measures 2 3/8" x 5/8"
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Use Stitched Greenery die
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Finished banner measures 2 1/2" x 1/2"
  • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Everything is Rosy stamp set
  • Flower stamp set (non SU)
  • Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow inks
  • Stitched Greenery die
  • Flower and leaf dies (non SU)
  • Happy Labels Pick A Punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Regency Park Window Pane Card Layout


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Night of Navy cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Mango Melody cardstock
  • Regency Park Designer Series Paper
  • Happy Labels stamp set
  • Flower stamp set (non SU)
  • Bumblebee, Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce inks
  • Flower dies (non SU)
  • Pretty Labels Pick A Punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals
This pattern layout is available in the Fitting Florets Designer Series Tutorial HERE, the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper Tutorial HERE.

Monday, March 6, 2023

Four-Quadrilateral Card Layout


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
      • Attach DSP to this layer, refer to diagram
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4 " x 5 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Scrap for butterflies and sentiment mat
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/16
      • Refer to diagram
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Rhinestone
  • Dimensionals

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.
  1. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
  2. EMAIL me asking for the Four-Quadrilateral LayoutIf you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I do not have an email address. 


Sunday, March 5, 2023

Ladybug Showcase Fun Fold


I love this layout so I created an eight-page diagram along with a four-page instruction tutorial with pictures.  This tutorial is FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! order using my Hostess Code (located at the top right side of my blog - Web Version).  The tutorial is also available to purchase for $3.95 through the link below. Click HERE for more inspiration.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Real Red cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Botanical Prints Designer Series Paper
  • Botanical Prints and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black and Old Olive ink
  • Ladybug Builder punch
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals
Leaf was cut using a Brother Scan N Cut.