- May 2016 Paper Pumpkin
- Whisper White card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Cajun Craze cardstock
- Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"
- Scrap for flower
- Hello Honey cardstock
- Scrap for flower center
- Mint Macaron cardstock
- Layer inside measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Mossy Meadow cardstock
- Scrap for fern
- Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/8"
- Stamped flower centers
- Botanical Blooms stamp set
- Cajun Craze ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Basic Pearl Jewel dyed brown
- Dimensionals
- Fine Tip Glue Pen *
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
May 2016 Paper Pumpkin Botanical Gardens
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
May 2016 Paper Pumpkin Stepped Up
My Paper Pumpkin - May 2016
- Card base
- Pumpkin Pie corrugated cardstock
- Pool Party Happy die cut
- Many Manly Occasions stamp set
Not included in kit
- Night of Navy, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
- Scraps for fern, flower and flower center
- Night of Navy ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewel
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Keeping it straight...Part II
You read my previous post HERE about keeping it straight. Here is yet another illustration on "Keeping it Straight".
Keeping it Straight
Refer to early posting of pictures for the next 3 steps
Start by cutting around the outside of your die cut word.
Carefully remove the top white layer; leaving the die cut on the backing. Also remove the spaces inside the letters.
Turn over and carefully pull the backing up, only allowing the backing to release from the die cut word. Create a straight crease in the backing.
Use a ruler to create a straight line on card.
Use the ruler as a guide, press down on the ENTIRE exposed lettering. Apply good pressure to allow lettering full contact with the paper.
Take the backing from the top and slowly pull and remove. Hold down the bottom letters as your pull away.
And there you have it - a straight application
My Paper Pumpkin Alternative
- My Paper Pumpkin - May 2016
- Card base
- Pumpkin Pie corrugated cardstock
- Pool Party Happy die cut
- Many Manly Occasions stamp set
- Not included in kit
- Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
- Scraps for leaves and flowers
- Pumpkin Pie ink
- Bird Builder and Itty Bitty Accents hand punches
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewels
- Fine Tip Glue
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Keeping it straight....
... I am a "little" OCD and I tend to always; ok, I always like straight lines. Even when it comes to creating cards.
I put myself to a challenge to find the BEST way to apply the "Happy" adhesive die cut that came in May, 2016 My Paper Pumpkin Kit. Congratulations to every subscriber, this month's kit is AWESOME! Don't miss out on next month's kit in the mail, EMAIL me!
I put myself to a challenge to find the BEST way to apply the "Happy" adhesive die cut that came in May, 2016 My Paper Pumpkin Kit. Congratulations to every subscriber, this month's kit is AWESOME! Don't miss out on next month's kit in the mail, EMAIL me!
Keeping it Straight
Start by cutting around the outside of your die cut word.
Carefully remove the top white layer; leaving the die cut on the backing. Also remove the spaces inside the letters.
Tip: Use a piercing tool and pull back the top white layer.
Turn over and carefully pull the backing up, only allowing the backing to release from the die cut word. Create a straight crease in the backing.
Turn over and place on card.
Adjust to your satisfaction and press down on the ENTIRE exposed lettering. Apply good pressure to allow lettering full contact with the paper.
Take the backing from the top and slowly pull and remove. Hold down the bottom letters as your pull away.
And there you have it - a straight application
(Now if only I could take better pictures.)
The Final My Paper Pumpkin Alternative
- My Paper Pumpkin - May 2016
- Card base
- Pumpkin Pie corrugated cardstock
- Pool Party Happy die cut
- Many Manly Occasions stamp set
- Star embellishment
- Not included in kit
- Basic Black, Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
- Scraps for balloons, balloon tails and bow
- Balloon Celebration stamp set
- Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie inks
- Mini Treat Bag Thinlits (bow)
- Balloon Bouquet and Bird Builder (for balloon tails) hand punches
- Dimensionals
- Fine Tip Glue
Sunday, May 15, 2016
It's My Party
Stampin' Up! Products
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2"
- Basic Black cardstock
- Scrap for balloon
- Melon Mambo textured cardstock
- Scrap for balloon
- Silver Glimmer Paper
- Scrap for balloon
- Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4" x 1 1/4"
- It's My Party Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4" x 3 1/8"
- Basic Black and Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers
- Balloon Celebration and Perfect Pairings stamp sets
- Balloon Bouquet hand punch
Friday, May 13, 2016
For the Love of Sweet Pea
I can't believe I still have so much of the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper!
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- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
- Old Olive cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
- Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4
- Strip measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
- Scrap for bow
- Wetlands and Wild about Flowers stamp sets
- Basic Black, Old Olive and Tangerine Tango inks
- Bow Builder punch
- Dimensionals
Thursday, May 12, 2016
This is another "This is why I blog" post
A comment from a blog follower; Sheila you made me smile. I do not earn money posting on my blog and I have never had a new customer purchase Stampin' Up! as a result of viewing my blog. I just do it to inspire others.
Hello Beth, I love your card. I am partial to butterflies and was looking for a layout different than the standard rectangle for a thank you card I need to make. You always have something special for this newbie to case! And I thank you. Love your colour choice as well. I visit your blog every day, don't ever stop creating you are such an inspiration. Now I have to go make this card. Have a wonderful day. Sheila
Buttons, buttons, who has too many buttons?
I DO!
I purchased buttons thinking I would put them on cards. I did a few, but mailing isn't easy and costs more than one stamp.
I searched on Pinterest and found an idea - voilà button flowers!
I purchased buttons thinking I would put them on cards. I did a few, but mailing isn't easy and costs more than one stamp.
I searched on Pinterest and found an idea - voilà button flowers!
Now, what do I do with them? Decorate a plain tissue holder into a work of art!
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Butterfly in a Garden
Stampin' Up! Products
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Cameo Coral cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
- Gumball Green cardstock
- Strip measures 3/4" x 3 7/8" before using punch
- Scrap for butterfly
- So Saffron cardstock
- Strip measures 3 7/8" x 3/8"
- Scrap for butterfly
- Garden Walk pattern cardstock (non SU)
- Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 3 1/2"
- Cut panels (3 3/8" along top of trimmer) 1 1/8" x 3 1/2"
- Keep them in order
- Gifts of Kindness stamp set
- Basic Black ink
- Butterfly die (non SU)
- Scallop Edge Border punch
- Basic Pearl Jewel
- Dimensionals
Monday, May 9, 2016
Guy Greetings
Stampin' Up! Products
- Chocolate Chip cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Cut 2 7/8" circle from this piece
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4"
- Circle measures 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
- Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Guy Greetings stamp set
- Chocolate Chip ink
- Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
- Circle dies (non SU)
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Sometimes it is complicated.....
....when you need to make three panels that are the same size and difference apart within a space such as a card layer. I rack my brain and of course, cut incorrectly. I saw a layout that I loved and now I have a headache! Math wasn't my best subject.
I think the headache was worth it.....
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I think the headache was worth it.....
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- Very Vanilla cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for 2 3/8" circle
- Scrap for 1 1/4" circle (sentiment)
- Scrap for flower center
- Baja Breeze cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/4"
- Strip measures 3 7/8" x 3/8"
- Scrap for 2 5/8" circle
- Punch out 1 3/8" circle from the center
- Cameo Coral cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5/8"
- Scrap for flower
- Wild Wasabi cardstock
- Strip measures 3/4" x 3 7/8" before using punch
- Herbal Infusion cardstock (non SU)
- Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 3 1/2"
- Cut panels (3 3/8" along top of trimmer) 1 1/8" x 3 1/2"
- Keep them in order
- Circle of Spring stamp set
- Wild Wasabi ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Circle dies - 2 3/8" and 2 5/8" (non SU)
- Circle 1 1/4" and 1 3/8", Itty Bitty Accents and Scallop Edge Border hand punches
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewels
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Father's Day Bow Tie Card
Stampin' Up! Products
Layout can be downloaded HERE.
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for sentiment
- Old Olive
- Scrap for sentiment layering
- Rose Red cardstock
- Scrap for buttons
- So Saffron cardstock
- Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 2 3/4"
- Junior Varsity Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
- Refer to picture for directions for creating the lapel
- Delightful Dozen stamp set
- Old Olive ink
- Bow Builder and Decorative Label hand punches
- Buttons #5 Sizzlit (non SU)
- Dimensionals
- Glue Dots
Layout can be downloaded HERE.
Thinking of You Drapery Fold Card
Stampin' Up! Products
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for flower
- Old Olive cardstock
- Strip measures 4 1/4" x 1/4
- Scrap for ferns and label
- Pretty in Pink cardstock
- Scrap for flowers
- So Saffron cardstock
- Scrap for flower center
- Build A Bear Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper
- Drapery Fold measures 6" x 3 1/2"
- Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 2"
- Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (Click for more info)
- Printed on Whisper White cardstock
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewels
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Happy Birthday
Stampin' Up! Products
- Calypso Coral cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for butterfly
- Basic Black cardstock
- Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 4 1/4"
- Scrap for butterfly
- Very Vanilla cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 4"
- Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
- Card layers
- 1 1/8" squares (cut 3)
- 1 1/8" x 2 1/2"
- 1 7/8" x 2 3/8"
- Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb. 2016)
- Basic Black ink
- Butterfly die (non SU)
- Basic Black grosgrain ribbon
- Black Pearl Jewel
- Dimensionals
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Trust God
Stampin' Up! Products
- Whisper White thick cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Baja Breeze cardstock
- Scrap for flower
- Rose Red cardstock
- Scrap for flowers
- So Saffron cardstock
- Card strip measures 4 1/4" x 7/8"
- Scrap for flower
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
- Wild Wasabi cardstock
- Scrap for leaves
- So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 3/8"
- Cut 1/2" down on right side to bottom left hand corner
- Trust God stamp set
- Stazon Jet Black Ink
- Bird Builder, Scallop Trim Border and Trio Flower hand punches
- Basic Pearl Jewels
- Dimensionals
- Language of Friendship stamp set
Friday, April 29, 2016
Thinking of You
Stampin' Up! Products
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Scrap for flower centers
- Baja Breeze cardstock
- Scrap for flowers
- Certainly Celery cardstock
- Scrap for leaves
- Green Tea Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"
- Everyday Occasions and Botanical Bloom stamp sets
- Basic Black and Old Olive inks
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewels
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Love Blossoms Happy Birthday
Stampin' Up! Products
- Garden Green cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"
- Blushing Bride cardstock
- Scrap for flower center
- Rose Red cardstock
- Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 4 1/4"
- Scrap for flower
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 4"
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Card layers
- 1 1/8" squares (cut 3)
- 1 1/8" x 2 1/2"
- 1 7/8" x 2 3/8"
- Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb. 2016)
- Garden Green ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Rose Red Seam Binding
- Basic Pearl Jewel
- Dimensionals
Monday, April 25, 2016
Using Scraps of Designer Series Paper
Stampin' Up! Products
- Rose Red cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for flower
- Blushing Bride cardstock
- Scrap for flower center
- Garden Green cardstock
- Scrap for fern
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Banner strip - begin with 1 3/4" x 2 1/2"
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Horizontal strip measures 4" x 3/4"
- Banners
- Strip #1 - begin with 5 7/8" x 7/8"
- Strip #2 - begin with 5 1/8" x 3/4"
- Circle 3 1/4' x 3 1/4"
- Hey You stamp set
- Basic Black ink
- Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
- Banner Triple hand punch
- Circle die 3"
- Botanical Builder Framelits
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Graduation Time
Stampin' Up! Products
- Basic Black cardstock
- Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Scraps for balloons
- Gold paper (non SU)
- Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
- Gold Glimmer paper (non SU)
- Height of numbers = 2 1/4"
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
- Scrap for sentiment
- Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments (more info HERE)
- Printed on Whisper White
- Balloon Celebration stamp sets
- Basic Black and Encore Gold inks
- Large Number Framelits
- Decorative Label, Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
- Black and white Baker's Twine (non SU)
- Dimensionals
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Love Blossoms Thank You
Stampin' Up! Products
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Card layer (banner) measures 3 1/8" x 1/2"
- Scraps for leaf and flower center
- Crumb Cake cardstock
- Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
- Cut flower from this piece
- Card layer measures 7/8" x 3 7/8"
- Card layer (banner) measures 3 1/4" x 5/8"
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 5" x 3 3/4"
- Card layer measures 3/4" x 3 3/4"
- Botanical Blooms and Express Yourself stamps sets
- Crumb Cake ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Banner Triple punch
- Basic Pearl Jewel
- Dimensionals
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Love Blossoms Card Layout Challenge
Stampin' Up! Products
- Rose Red cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for flower
- Blushing Bride cardstock
- Scrap for flower center
- Green Garden cardstock
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Die cut fern and label from this
- Strip measures 1/4" x 4 3/4"
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5" (use two different patterns and create two cards)
- Pencil mark 1 1/2" down from the top on the right
- Pencil mark 1 1/2" up from the bottom on the left
- Cut between your marks
- Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for more info)
- Printed on Whisper White cardstock
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewel
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Pretty Petals Butterfly
Stampin' Up! Products
- Calypso Coral cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for butterfly
- Basic Black cardstock
- Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
- Cut butterfly and label from this piece
- Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
- Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for more information)
- Printed on Very Vanilla cardstock
- Butterfly die (non SU)
- Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
- Basic Pearl Jewels
- Dimensionals
Friday, April 15, 2016
Love Blossom Card Layout
I get my inspiration for card layouts on Pinterest. I searched "card layouts" and found this one that I like.
Stampin' Up! Products
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Blushing Bride cardstock
- Scrap for flower
- Garden Green cardstock
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
- Die cut fern from this piece
- Rose Red cardstock
- Card strips are 3/8"
- Scrap for flower center
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
- Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
- Express Yourself stamp set
- Basic Black ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Dimensionals
- Basic Pearl Jewel
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Using Textured Cardstock
Stampin' Up! use to make textured cardstock, I love the look. Instead of hiding the textured cardstock behind pattern paper layers, it looks best "exposed".
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* How did I know what colors to use? Check out this website: My Create Ink Color Lab
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- Bermuda Bay textured cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Basic Black cardstock
- Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
- Pear Pizzazz cardstock*
- Scrap for leaf stem
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
- Gifts of Kindness and Petite Petals stamp sets
- Bermuda Bay and Stazon Jet Black inks
- Petite Petals hand punch
- Branch w/Leaves Sizzix (non SU)
- Basic Pearl Jewels
* How did I know what colors to use? Check out this website: My Create Ink Color Lab
Monday, April 11, 2016
Masculine Card - Sky is the Limit
Stampin' Up! Products
- Mint Macaron cardstock
- Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/8"
- Card strip measures 5 1/4" x 3/8"
- Banner strip is 1/2' x 1 1/8"
- Chocolate Chip cardstock
- Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
- Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 1 7/8"
- Banner strip is 1/2" x 7/8"
- Very Vanilla cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"
- Sky is the Limit stamp set
- Chocolate Chip and Stazon Jet Black ink
- Stylish Stripes embossing folder
- Banner Triple punch
- Brass brad
- Dimensionals
Friday, April 8, 2016
Me = Grateful
Stampin' Up! Products
- Rose Red cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for flower
- Garden Green cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
- Card layer (banner) measures 1 1/2" x 4 1/8"
- Card layer (inside) 5/8" x 5 1/4"
- Scrap for leaves
- Whisper White cardstock
- Card layer measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/8"
- Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
- Card layer (banner) measures 1 3/8" x 4"
- Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
- Me = Grateful stamp set
- Green Garden ink
- Banner Triple, Bird Builder and Petite Petals hand punches
- Dimensionals
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Botanical Butterfly
Stampin' Up! Product
- Cajun Craze cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
- Scrap for butterfly
- Mint Macaron cardstock
- Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Scrap for butterfly
- Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
- Squares are 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (cut 4)
- Scrap for bow
- Strip measures 4" x 3/8"
- Butterfly dies (non SU)
- Bow Builder and Corner Rounder hand punches
- Basic Pearl Jewels
- Glue Dots
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Always Kind
Stampin' Up! Products
- Old Olive cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Card layer (banner) measures 1 1/2" x 4 5/8"
- Calypso Coral cardstock
- Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
- Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3"
- Card layer (inside) measures 3/4" x 5 1/4"
- Very Vanilla cardstock
- Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 2 3/4"
- Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
- Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
- Card layer (banner) measures 1 1/4" x 4 3/8"
- Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
- Me = Grateful stamp set
- Old Olive ink
- Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
- Banner Triple punch
- Dimensionals
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Drapery Pullback
Stampin' Up! Products
- Very Vanilla cardstock
- Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Scrap for flower center
- Calypso Coral cardstock
- Scrap for flower
- Mint Macaron cardstock
- Scrap for flower
- Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
- Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/2"
- Circle of Spring stamp set
- Basic Black ink
- Botanical Builder Framelits
- Basic Pearl Jewels
- Dimensionals
- Glue dots
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