Happy Birthday Flora & Flutter

My inspiration came from Pinterest

Why on earth does my brain take the longest path to create a card.  I created a card last night and it took over one hour and plenty of trashed cardstock.  This morning I knew there had to be an easier way. Ummmm…..Rectangle Stitched Dies!!

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lavender Lace cardstock (a great substitute for Highland Heather)
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Nest dies #2 and #4 and die cut
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 1/2"
• Use die #3 to cut out a rectangle
• Use Butterfly Duet punch
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 3/8"
• Use die #1 to cut out a rectangle
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Flora & Flutter stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin December 2017
• Memento black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Organdy ribbon
• Mini Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Best Dad Double Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Scrap for Best Dad
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1"
• Scrap for gear die cut
• Scrap for Best Dad frame (cut 2)
• Basic Grey cardstock
• Scrap for gear die cut 
• Layer on top of black gear piece using Mini Dimensionals
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for cars (cut 2)
• Stamp one and use the second as a backing
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Classic Garage Designer Series Paper*
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 3/4"
• Crushed Curry Patterns Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
• Geared Up Garage stamp set
• Basic Black, Basic Grey, Memento Black and Tranquil Tide inks
• Blender Pen
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Mini Dimensionals

* Careful layout and you will use only one piece of 6" x 6" DSP

Happy Mother's Day

I was inspired to create this card layout after watching THIS YouTube video.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Highland Heather
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" 4 7/8"
• Nest together rectangle dies #2 and #4
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 7/8"
• Use rectangle die #4
• It doesn't matter if this piece sticks out from the Highland Heather layer, it will be hid behind gingham paper
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Gingham Gala
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Nest together rectangle dies #1 and #3
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"

• Scrap for stamped rose
• Forever Lovely and Petal Palette stamp sets
• May Good Things Grow stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin - March 2018
• Memento Black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Highland Heather
• Mint Macaron
• Petals & More Thinlits
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Mini Dimensionals*
• Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

* I placed Dimensionals under the four corners of the gingham paper.  The reason I did this was to have more control over the placing of the frame onto the card base.  I then added Dimensionals along the frame by using a piecing tool.

Grown with Kindness

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 5 3/8" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Finished banner measures 4 3/8" x 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Fresh Fig cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 4"
• Finished banner measures  4 1/8" x 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4 7/8" x 4"
• Finished banner measures 3 7/8"  1/2"
• Paper Pumpkin Grown with Kindness card front
• Card front measures 4 7/8" x 3 3/4"
• Cut into strips measuring 1 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• You will have a small scrap left
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Fresh Fig ink
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Banner Triple punch
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Crafts by Beth Click, Copy, Print Sentiments

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Pretty in Pink cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Sentiment
• Pattern Paper (non SU)
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4"  1/2"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Picot die (non SU)
• Circle 1 1/4", 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewel
  
  
  

Time to say goodbye......

I am leaving my cherished United Methodist Women sisters next month.  My husband and I purchased a home near our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters.  It's time to me to be a full-time grandma.

I leave behind many friends and as a thank you for their friendship, I created a bookmark for all of them.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White 
• Bookmark measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Bookmark backing measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
• Punch out one small butterfly
• Beauty Abounds and Ribbon of Courage stamp sets
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Calypso Coral - dark and light
• Old Olive - dark and lit
• Organdy ribbon
• Butterfly Duet, Corner Rounder and Scallop Tag Topper punches
• Layering Oval Framelits
• Dimensionals

Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight and Highland Heather

Storage Tip for Stitched Rectangle Framelits

I am loving Stampin' Up!'s newest die set - Stitched Rectangle Framelits.  I decided to share how I store these dies.

• Rectangle Stitched Framelits #148551
• I numbered them with a fine tip Sharpie
• Number 1 is the largest
• Full Wide Stamp Case #127551
• I use this larger size case to also hold my Large Letter Framelits
• Magnetic Sheet
• Home Depot vent covers
• Cut to 7" x 5"
• One small strip for the back
• Cardboard backing 7" x 5"
• Cardstock in various sizes
• Small binder clips
• Printed details on paper and cut size *

* I only measured the finished dies to the closest eighths.  Sixteenth inches are harder to count.

Please consider me when you select your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I provide measurements on all my projects for free.  If you enter the hostess code at the top right-hand side of my blog, my name comes up in your Shopping Cart.  The PDF file is free HERE.  If you download this, please consider placing a Stampin' Up! order with me using my Hostess Code. If you download, please consider leaving me a comment.

Amazing Birthday

It's my birthday today!

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for trellis and behind sentiment die cut
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Whisper White Thick cardstock
• Scrap for bird, flower and trellis
• It's My Party Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Humming Along stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Calypso Coral (dark and light)
• Mint Macaron (dark and light)
• Old Olive (light)
• Humming Along Framelits
• Circle 3/4" punch *
• Dimensionals

* This circle fits perfectly behind sentiment die cut

Happy Birthday Beautiful

Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Cut scallop oval from the center
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for flowers
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Scrap for sprigs
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment die cut
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Crafts by Beth Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Beautiful You stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Layering Ovals Framelits
• Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)
  

Garden Impressions Double Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Scrap for scallop oval die cut
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 10 1/4"
• Scored at 2 1/2" and 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scraps for flowers
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Scraps for leaves 
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment die cut
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
• Cut 2 from different patterns
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Healing Hugs stamp set
• Flower stamp set and dies (non SU)
• Flower Shop is a good SU substitution
• Memento Black and Pacific Point inks
• Layering Ovals Framelits
• Flower and leaf dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Black brads
  
  
  

Painted With Love Valentine

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 
• Make a pencil mark on the left at 3/4" and 1 1/4" from the top
• Make a pencil mark on the right at 3 1/2" from the top
• Cut from 3/4" to 3 1/2" mark
• Cut from 1 1/4" to bottom right hand corner
• Keep the middle piece to use as a template
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Gold Glitter paper (non SU)
• Scrap for hearts
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card layers measure 5/8" x 11"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for scallop heart
• Wild Wasabi cardstock
• Scrap for leaves
• Painted with Love Designer Series Paper
• Use template cut from Whisper White card layer
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Delightful Dozen stamp set
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Hearts a Flutter Framelits
• Flourish Thinlits
• Itty Bitty Accents and Heart punches
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends
• Dimensionals

I made a layout for this design and it can be found HERE.

Rectangle Stitched Framelits

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer (DSP backing) measures 2 5/8" x 4 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
• Blushing Bride cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
• Card layers - cut five using #10 sized die

• Attach two pieces side by side 
• Cut 1 1/4" off two pieces
• Attach side by side *
• Remaining piece is the horizontal piece
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Butterfly Gala stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Rectangle Stitched Framelits
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

* Hide the side that doesn't have the stitched line this way.

Butterfly Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Emerald Envy cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" 
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Peekaboo Peach cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
• Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Using paper trimmer, cut 1/2" in from all sides
• Repeat - Use paper trimmer and cut 1/2" from all sides
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
• Trendy Trees stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Butterfly dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Black Jewel

This is an illustration from another post.

I Thought of You Today

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lovely Lipstick cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for oval die cut
• Pool Party cardstock
• Card layer measures 5" x 3 34"
• Crimped layer measures 5 1/4" x 3/8"
• Trimmed to fit
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
• Scrap for butterflies
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• All My Love Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 5" x 3 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
• Beauty Abounds and Climbing Roses stamp sets
• Lovely Lipstick and Memento black ink
• Butterfly Beauty Framelits
• Stitched oval dies (non SU)
• Crimper
• Dimensionals

Love & Sympathy

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rose Red cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Square measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Square measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/8"
• Scrap for leaf
• Pink Pirouette cardstock 
• Scrap for flowers
• Whisper White cardstock
• Sentiment layer measures 2" x 2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Pattern Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Love & Sympathy stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Birds & Blooms dies
• Flourish Thinlits 
• Square dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Brad

Cheerful Thoughts & Prayers

This stamp set is only available through January 2, 2019

Please select me as your demonstrator by adding this Hostess Code:  AY4BPDWP

Stampin' Up! Products

• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card base measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for bow (fussy cut)
• It's My Party Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Melon Mambo, Memento Black and Old Olive inks
• Dimensionals

Teapot Birthday Wish

Stampin' Up! Products

• Flirty Flamingo cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Calypso Coral
• Scrap for sentiment layer
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment and flowers (1 large 2 small)
• Floral paper
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for teapot 
• Humming Along and Tea Together stamps sets
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Write Blends

• Calypso Coral
• Flirty Flamingo
• Old Olive
• Hummingbird and Tea Time Framelits
• Circle 1" punch
• Used for laying sentiment
• Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels 

Thinking of You Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• See below *
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• See below *
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• See below *
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Window Sheet
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 3 7/8"
• Sweet Soiree Memories & More Card Pack
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• See below*
• Card layer measures 3" x 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Heartfelt Bloom stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Butterfly dies (non SU)
• Corner Rounder punch
• Frame Punch Board (non SU)
• Sequins (non SU)
• Foam Adhesive Strips
• Pearl Basic Jewels

* I highly suggest you make the card base and layers 1/8" smaller so the card will slide in the envelope easier.

Whole Lot of Lovely Trio

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pool Party cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Sentiment
• Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Circle 1 1/4", 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Dimensionals
• Black jewels
  

Cling Stamp Storage Idea

I love the new Cling Stamps by Stampin' Up!.  Your stamps will now stay on your clear blocks.

I used 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.