Monday, February 26, 2024

Paper Pumpkin All The Best - December 2023 Alternative


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Kit card base
    • Score at 2 1/8" (4 1/4" already scored)
  • Balmy Blue cardstock
    • Finish card layers measure 2 15/16" x 4 1/8" (cut two)
  • Envelope 
    • Card front layer, cut dandelion to 2 9/16" x 3 11/16"
    • Card inside layer, cut to 2 9/16" x 3 11/16"
    • Flap - attach to your own envelope
  • All The Best stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Stitched So Sweetly Dies
  • Dots included in kit

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Garden Walk Designer Series Paper Tutorial



My Garden Walk Designer Series Paper Tutorial will be available after December 27. I used 1/3 a pack of the DSP and created fourteen different card layouts and made two cards of each. I made 84 cards from one package of this gorgeous paper.

Templates and Diagrams are included
Gatefold Fun Fold
Leaflet Swing Arm Fun Fold 
Modified Gatefold Fun Fold 
Perfectly Aligned card layout
Showcase Fun Fold
Standing Center Fun Fold
Trio Layers card layout
Standing Center Fun Fold 

Trio Layers Card Layout

This tutorial will be FREE if you use my current Hostess Code* and place an order of $75 or more or it can be purchased for $14.95.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternative #3 - Lovely Lavender


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Crumb Cake card base
  • Bookmark
  • Love die cut
    • Secured only to the white/purple die cut
  • Flower and Leaf sprig die cuts
    • Watch that any leaf and flowers do not extend past the card base
    • Secure all  ends to the white/purple die cut layer and trim anything that goes through the slit made for the bookmark
  • White/purple die cut
    •  Create a slit 3/4" from the bottom and 9/16" from each side
      • Use a paper trimmer, so much easier than an exacto blade BTDT
    • Do not place Dimensionals where it will cause a problem when removing bookmark
  • Light purple sequins (non SU)
  • Dimensionals


January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternative #2 - Lovely Lavender



Some people call me amazing, some say I'm creative....I just knocked the ball out of the court! I took the four pattern card bases and upgraded them to first class and made six cards. The upgrade has been added to my Perfectly Aligned Tutorial. Available below.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Berry Burst card base
    • Crushed Curry card front
  • Berry Burst card base
    • Garden Green card front
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Berry Burst card front
  • Gorgeous Grape card base
    • Lost Lagoon card front
  • Gorgeous Grape card base
    • Pretty Peacock card front
  • Lost Lagoon card base
    • Gorgeous Grape card front
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Lovely Lavender card bases
    • Paper Pumpkin - January 2024
  • Dandelion Wishes stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Flowers stamps and dies (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Purple sequins (non SU)
  • Dimensionals





Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - Trio Layers Fun Card Design

This is a card created HERE. Just a few changes

Measurements and diagram are available. My tutorial takes the guess work out of trying to cut and stagger DSP while keeping the pattern continuity. The tutorial is  available for 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. The tutorial and layout is available for purchase - $3.95. 

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Garden Green cardstock
  • White Naturals cardstock
  • Favored Flowers and  Meandering Meadows Designer Series Papers
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, February 8, 2024

January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternative #1 - Lovely Lavender


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Stamped layer measures 2 1/16" x 3/4"
  • Gorgeous Grape cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Sentiment mat layer measures 1 15/16" x 5/8"
  • Lovely Lavender card front
    • Before removing tag, use washi tape and tape the hold punch of the tag, you may want to use it as a card layer instead of a tag
  • Lovely Lavender stamp set
  • Gorgeous Grape ink
  • Silver and White crochet thread
  • Sequins
  • Dimensionals
Bold indicates items from the kit.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - Filp Out Fun Fold


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Highland Heather cardstock - HH
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • White Naturals cardstock - WN
    • Inside card base measures 8" x 5 1/4"
      • Score at 4" and 6"
  • Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Haunts & Harvest stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin - September 2022
  • Memento  Tuxedo Black ink
  • Stitched So Sweetly dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  1. Apply glue the DSP to the card base only in the areas that the DSP will be attached to the card base. Do not apply glue underneath the area you will be die cutting out.
  2. Die cut using the die #2. 
  3. Trim the scalloped rectangle DSP along the stitched lines left from the die. Glue DSP to HH scallop rectangle die cut.
  4. Glue the WN card base to the inside of the HH card base, the margins should be 1/8" on all sides
  5. Fold card bases and glue to the inside card base only in the area that will be under the right side of the die cut piece







Friday, February 2, 2024

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - Split Gatefold Fun Fold Card


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Blueberry Bushel cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 3" and 7 1/4"
  • Balmy Blue cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for mats - 2 glued together
      • Made with a Brother Scan and Cut
  • White Naturals cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper
    • Pattern Continuity - begin with 4" x 5 1/4"
      • Card layer (inside) measures `1/2" x 5 1/4"
      • Trim remaining piece to 3 1/2" x 5 1/8"
        • Card layer (left panel) measures 2 5/8" x 5 1/8"
        • Card layer (right panel) measures 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Charming Sentiments stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Sentiment Silhouette dies
  • Crochet thread
  • Clear enamel dot
  • Dimensionals




Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - Trio Layers Fun Card Design

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
Which part of the design to I want as my focal point. In my diagram tutorial, I create an outline of the card layers so that you could create your own template to find the focal point for all the designs.


Measurements and diagram are available. My tutorial takes the guess work out of trying to cut and stagger DSP while keeping the pattern continuity. The tutorial is  available for 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. The tutorial and layout is available for purchase - $3.95. 

Check back for more cards that I made with different designs from this DSP.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock
  • Blueberry Bushel cardstock
  • Garden Green cardstock
  • Highland Heather cardstock
  • Orchid Oasis cardstock
  • White Naturals cardstock
  • Favored Flowers and  Meandering Meadows Designer Series Papers
  • Haunts & Harvest stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Stitched So Sweetly die
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - Fractured Card Layout


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Strips are 1/4” in various lengths
    • Scrap for flowers
      • Two for added dimension
  • White Naturals cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
      • Two layers for added dimension
  • Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"l
  • Delicate Dahlia stamp set
  • Garden Green ink
  • Square dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Meandering Meadows - Bookmark in A Card 2.0

Wait, what?

Yes, I found a way to use the beautiful Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper in my adorable Bookmark in a Card. I took THIS tutorial and added picture tutorial for cutting the Meandering Meadows DSP.

I have had several requests for the tutorial for the Bookmark in a card. I have made this tutorial available for $3.95. Click on the Buy Now button below.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Garden Green cardstock
  • Gorgeous Grape cardstock
  • Highland Heather cardstock
  • Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper
  • Inspired Moments stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Corner Rounder, Itty Bitty Accents and Scalloped Tag Topper punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Melon Mambo Ruched ribbon
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Tear & Tape
  • Dimensionals






If you purchased my original Bookmark in a Card Tutorial, you can have this added information FREE. 
Please email me HERE with the following information. Once I verify your purchase, I will email you the updated file.
  1. PayPal email address you used to purchase tutorial
  2. Date of Purchase
I have made this tutorial available for $3.95. Click on this Buy Now button.

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - You Are Loved


Stampin' Up! Product
  • Highland Heather cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Crushed Curry cardstock 
    • Begin with a layer measures 1 15/16" x 11"
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 1 15/16"
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 3 3/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Scraps for sprigs
  • Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper
    • Begin with DSP layer measures 4" x 6"
      • Card layer (inside) 3/8" x 6"
        • Trim to 3/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Trim remaining DSP to the height of 5 1/8"
        • Left panel measures 1 13/16" x 5 1/8"
        • Right top panel measures 1 13/16" x 1 13/16"
        • Cut off 1 13/16" x 1/4" (discard)
      • Remaining piece is the bottom right panel measures 1 13/16" x 3 1/16" 
  • Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels


The diagram layout using this particular design 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. Follow my blog
  2. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
  3. EMAIL me asking for the Trio Panel 6" x 6" 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.
  4. DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MY BLOG - Spam bots will find it.


Monday, January 29, 2024

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper - Butterfly Meadow


Don't throw the DSP you messed up! I only used 1 7/8" x 4 5/8" piece of DSP on the outside of the card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Orchid Oasis cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2" x 4 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Finished banner measures 3 1/16" x 5/8"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Finished banner measures 3" x 1/2"
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
      • Emboss and trim to 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Meander Meadows Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 4 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Express Yourself stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Banner Pick a Punch 
  • Petals a Plenty embossing folder
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper FREE Measurements


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3 5/8"
      • Finished die cut measurement
    • Scrap for flower mat
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 3 1/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1 11/16" x 5 1/8"
  • Daffodil Delight cardstock
    • Card layers measure 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (cut two)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/16" x 3 3/16"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Meandering Designer Series Paper 
    • Card layer measures 5 5/8" x 5 1/8"
      • First Cut - left panel measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8"
      • Second Cut - inside left panel measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8"
      • Third Cut - inside right panel measures 2 1/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Hey You stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Penned Flowers die *
  • Stitched So Sweetly die
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Wink of Stella Clear


* I used my Brother Scan N Cut to create a layer to match the Stampin' Up! flower die

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Meandering Meadows DSP - Seven Panel Perfect Sections Tutorial


This so far has been the top, most tutorial I have sold  - Seven Panel Perfect Sections Tutorial. This is perfect for the Designer Series Paper that has a scenic design to it. This allows you focus on the pattern and keep the pattern throughout the sections. The tutorial can be purchased below. Check out my other post using this layout HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Garden Green cardstock
  • Petal Pink cardstock
  • Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper
  • Celebrate Sunflowers and Hope You Know stamp sets
  • Cherry Cobbler ink
  • Rose Wonder die
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Meandering Meadows - Greeting Card and Bookmark


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score at 4 1/4"
    • Bookmark measures 2" x 4 1/4"
  • Misty Moonlight 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"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Bookmark card layer measures 1 3/4" x 3 3/8"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" (see note)
  • Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper layer measures 6" x 6" 
    • Cut one strip 1/2" x 6" (inside card layer)
      • Trim to 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Remaining piece measures 5 1/2" x 6"
      • Trim to 5 1/2" x 5 1/8"
        • Bookmark measures 1 5/8" x 5 1/8"
          • Stamp and trim to 1 5/8" x 3 1/4"
        • Cut from remaining piece two layers each measuring 1 13/16" x 5 1/8" (discard leftover 1/4")
          • Left section measures 1 13/16" x 5 1/8"
          • Trim top right section to 1 13/16" x 1 13/16" (see note)
          • Trim last piece to 1 13/16" x 3 1/16"
  • Refuge & Strength stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Corner Rounder and Scallop Tag Topper punches
  • Misty Moonlight 3/16" grosgrain ribbon
  • Dragonflies and Birds embellishment
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals
Note:  Glue this DSP layer with a Very Vanilla cardstock piece measuring 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"; placed Dimensionals under THIS layer.




The diagram with measurements for cutting the DSP 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. Follow my blog
  2. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
  3. EMAIL me asking for the Greeting Card and Coordinating BookmarkIf you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously, you are anonymous.
  4. DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MY BLOG - Spam bots will find it.

Saturday, January 13, 2024

DESTASHING - Stampin' Up! Retired Products

It's time to Destash - EMAIL me if you are interested


Stampin' Up!
Large Numbers Framelits Dies AND Coordinating Stamps

$54.00 - Free Shipping in the USA

DIES
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (is used for 9 as well), 7, 8
Banner and small flag
Original Plastic Envelope/Sleeve
29 Piece Stamps
Photopolymer which stains but does not affect stamped image
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (is used for 9 as well), 7, 8
Sentiments include
Look Who's Turning
ND, Happy, Grade, No., TH, ST, RD, {Again}, Birthday, Anniversary, 
The number of years the world has been a better place because you're in it
Banner, Flowers, Leave stems, Flag, Swish, Dots

Case is included FREE and is not guaranteed for how the post office abuses it when it leaves my home.
FAST FREE SHIPPING

* * * * * * 

Stampin' Up!
Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper
$10.00  Plus Shipping
Free tutorial featuring card TWENTY-ONE designs included, click HERE for more information.
Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Grey, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Night of Navy, Orchid Oasis, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, Soft Suede and Soft Succulent

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper Tutorial - TWENTY CARD DESIGNS!


Did you purchase the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper OR are you contemplating purchasing it in the Clearance Rack for only $4.80  HERE (while supplies last)? A total of TWENTY cards are in this tutorial. Not only will you receive the measurements for each card in the tutorial, you will receive FREE diagrams that you can use for your card making ideas.

Normally I only show part of the cards, I hope after seeing these cards you will want to purchase my tutorial. For only $14.95 you can get all the information you need to recreate these cards. I have included TEN of my diagrams which sell for $3.95 each. The diagrams alone would cost you $39.50. The Buy Now button is at the end of this post.

The tutorial is FREE with your $50 Stampin' Up! order using my current Hostess Code. My hostess code can be found at the top right hand corner of my blog (web version)

Card #1 - Standing Step Fun Fold Card 
Includes my "how to" tutorial

Card #12 - Easel Fun Fold Card
Includes my "how to" tutorial




Card #2 - Perfectly Aligned Strips

Card #3 - Seven Panel Pattern Show Off
Includes my "how to cut" tutorial

Card #4 - More Bang for the Buck

Card #5 - Stitched Note

Card #6 - Fun Fold Hugs

Card #7 - You Are Loved

Card #8 - Fun Fold Thank You

Card #9 - Masculine Birthday

Card #10 - Window Pane
Includes my "how to cut" tutorial

Card #11 - Swing Arm Fun Fold
Includes my "how to" tutorial

Card #12 - Easel Card
Includes my "how to" tutorial

Card #13 - Masculine Birthday

Card #14 - Quick and Easy

Card #15 - Butterfly Wings

Card #16 - Deckled Card\

Card #17 - Gatefold Fun Fold Card
Includes my "how to" tutorial

Card #18 - Angled Fun Fold
Includes my "how to cut" tutorial

Card #19 - Swing Arm Fun Fold
Includes my "how to" tutorial

Card #20 - Modified Gatefold Note Card Fun Fold
Includes my "how to" tutorial


Garden Walk Designer Series Paper Tutorial - FOURTEEN CARDS

My Garden Walk Designer Series Paper Tutorial is NOW AVAILABLE.


I used 1/3 a pack of the DSP and created fourteen different card layouts and made two cards of each. I made 84 cards from one package of this gorgeous paper.

Templates and Diagrams are included
  1. Gatefold Fun Fold
  2. Standing Center Fun Fold
  3. Leaflet Swing Arm Fun Fold
  4. Showcase Fun Fold
  5. Perfectly Aligned card layout
  6. Trio Layers card layout
  7. Modified Gatefold Fun Fold

This tutorial can be purchased for $14.95.
Or FREE when you place a Stampin' Up! order using my Hostess Code TCC7RCEQ by December 31, 2023
(No minimum purchase, Hostess Code must be TCC7RCEQ.)