Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Dog Sympathy Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Riding Hood Red cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer inside under punched hearts measures 4" x 1 1/4"
    • Scraps for hearts
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Circle die cut is 2 1/2"
    • Card layer inside measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for dog
  • Sweet Slumber Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Finished banner measures 2" x 4"
  • Flourishing Phrases and Thanks for Caring stamp sets
  • Dog Talk stamp set (non SU)
  • Basic Black, Chocolate Chip and Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write markers
  • Wink of Stella Clear 
  • Dog Talk Framelits (non SU)
  • Heart Confetti Border punch (inside of card)
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Heartfelt Thoughts

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 1 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/3" x 1"
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
  • Heartfelt Blooms stamp set
  • Memento ink
  • Stampin' Write Markers
    • Calypso Coral
    • Daffodil Delight
    • Pear Pizzazz
  • Butterfly dies (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Friday, May 11, 2018

Petal Palette Never-Ending Card


Inspired by Debbie Henderson's YouTube video HERE, I created this never-ending card.  Please take the time to leave a comment for Debbie on her video.  She so graciously spent the time to teach you how to create this card.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Marina Mist cardstock
    • Card layers (cut 4) measures 3" x 6"
      • Each side is scored at 1 1/4"
      • For optimum accuracy use 12" cardstock
    •  Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
    • Scraps for lattice (4)
  • Pear Pizzazz cardstock
    • Scraps for leaves
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
    • Circle measures 2 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
    • Scraps for birds (2)
    • Scraps for flower bush (2)
    • Scraps for small flower bush (3)
    • Scraps for flowers (9)
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Happy Birthday sentiment layer 2" circle
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (6)
    • Card layers measure 2 3/4" x 1 1/4" (12)
    • Card layers measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" (8)
  • Express Yourself, Hey You and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Memento ink
  • Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz inks
  • Blender pen
  • Petals & More Thinits
  • Stitched circle die (non SU)
  • Marina Mist enamel dots

Not too happy with this fold.



Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Botanical Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Tangerine Tango cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5" x 1/4"
  • Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 4 5/8"
    • Cut from bottom left to 1 7/8" from the bottom on the right side
  • Heartfelt Blooms stamp sets
  • Basic Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Leaf die (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed to match)

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Comforting & Healing

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/4"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower and sentiment mat
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Memento ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents and Tailored Tag punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Black Basic Jewels

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Masculine Birthday

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card strips measure 4 7/8" x 1/4" (cut 2)
    • Scrap for mat behind sentiment
  • Sahara Sand cardstock
    • Card layer measures measures 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 1/4"
      • As a mat behind pattern paper
    • Banner measures 3 1/4" x 3/8"
      • Use Tailored Tag to cut tails
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures  4 7/8" x 2 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/4" x 4"
  • Guy Greetings stamp set
  • Cherry Cobbler ink
  • Tailored Tag punch
  • Early Espresso baker's twine
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Thinking of You Songbird

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
    • Scrap for bird (make 2)
  • Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 2 3/8"
      • This piece slightly overlaps Everyday Chic layer
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 3"
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Basic Gray and Memento inks
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Delightful Daffodil Stitched Grosgrain ribbon
  • Alcohol Markers
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
    • Dyed with alcohol marker
  • Dimensionals


Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Delicate Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut lattice die from this piece
    • Scrap for circle
  • Pretty in Pink cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut circle from this piece
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Lightly sponge ink
  • Petal Palette stamp set
  • Basic Black and Pretty in Pink inks
  • Pear Pizzazz and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write markers
  • Circle Dies (non SU)
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Sponge
  • Dimensionals

Friday, April 27, 2018

They're Having A Baby

Our son David and daughter-in-law Kristin are having a baby. 
Their second baby and our second grandbaby.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Marina Mist cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"
    • Strip for behind letters measures 4" x 2 1/2"
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Strip for letters 4" x 2 1/2"
  • Large Letter dies
  • Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals

Monday, April 23, 2018

Thinking of You Bridge Card


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron  cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Pretty Petals  Designer Series Paper
  • Express yourself stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed black)
  • Dimensionals
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.

Friday, April 20, 2018

Nothing is Impossible - Presenting an Impossible Card

Well - Sheila, a blog follower posted a comment on my Shuttle Card asking if I've heard of the Impossible Card. I think she did this to me before, she had wondered if I had made a bridge card.  I guess what Sheila wants, Sheila gets.  Presenting - the Impossible Card.

I researched YouTube and found that Dawn had created an awesome video.  It can be viewed HERE.  Please take the time to leave Dawn a comment thanking her for creating the video and sharing what she loves.

Of course.....you know I like layers. My first layer was 1/4" smaller, the DSP layer was 1/8" smaller than the first layer.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Card bands measure 5 1/2" x 1" (cut 2)
    • Scrap for flower on back of card
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layers measure 2 1/2" x 4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (middle) measures 3 1/4" x 1 7/8"
    • Card bands measures 5 1/4" x 3/4" (cut 2)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf branch, sentiment mat and leaves on back of card
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layers measure 3 1/8" x 1 3/4" (cut 2)
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card bands measure 5" x 3/4"
  • Flourishing Phrases and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Memento ink
  • Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends
  • Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
I have created a measurement chart, layers are not the actual size.  File can be found HERE.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Sending Heartfelt Thoughts - Shutter Card

Connie Stewart is a well-known, talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I was inspired to create this card after watching her video HERE.  Please take the time to leave a comment on her video, she is so kind to share what she loves so freely.

I completely changed up the look of the card, thus changing many of the dimensions.  I LOVE layers! Follow Connie's video for the mechanism only. I highly suggest you use scrap cardstock and make this card up before using your precious Stampin' Up! cardstock.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Score a 2 1/8" from each side (landscape)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 5 1/2"
      • Use Tailored Tag punch on this piece
    • Shutter pieces measures 2 3/8" x 2" (these pieces differ from Connie's)
      • Scored at 3/8"
      • Inside opposite end into Banner Triple punch
    • Band measures 9" x 1 1/4"
      • I didn't score it, I carefully folded around card
    • Scallop circle die cut uses 3" x 3"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layers measure 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Attach to punch Cherry Cobbler piece
      • Use Tailored Tag punch on this piece
    • Band measures 9" x 1"
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for three sprigs
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside sentiment) measures 2" x 2 3/4"
    • Scrap for rose bouquet
  • Petal Passion Designer Seres Paper
    • Card layers measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 5/8" x 5 1/8"
      • Attach to Cherry Cobbler/Basic Black piece
      • Use Tailored Tag punch on this piece
    • Band layer measures 9" x 7/8"
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Memento ink
  • Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Stampin' Blends
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Circle dies (non SU)
  • Tear & Tape adhesive
  • Mini Dimensionals
    • VERY IMPORTANT to use this size because of the depth






Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Happy Birthday Trio

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Whisper White Thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Garden Green cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5
    • Scrap for matting sentiment
  • Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 3 5/8" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer (top) measures 3 5/8" x 1 5/8"
  • Label Me Pretty stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Stampin' Write Markers
    • Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Rose Red
  • Pretty Label punch
  • Rose Red Seam Binding
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Happy Birthday Panda

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for panda
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Finished banner measures 2 1/2" x 1/2"
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Scrap for 2 3/8" circle
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/8"
  • Express Yourself and Party Pandas stamp sets
  • Basic Black ink
  • Stampin' Write Markers
    • Basic Black
    • Crushed Curry
    • Melon Mambo
    • Mint Macaron
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Circle die - 2 3/8"
  • Basic Black grosgrain ribbon - 10"
  • Dimensionals

Friday, April 13, 2018

Lots of Lavender

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8"x 5 1/8"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 4"
  • En Francais and Lots of Lavender stamp sets
  • Basic Black, Old Olive, Perfect Plum and Rose Red inks
  • Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Black & White Spotlight

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Scrap for colored flower 
  • Birthday Blooms stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Cherry Cobbler Blends
  • Always Artichoke and Old Olive markers
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Dimensionals
There is not a Cherry Cobbler Modern Label punch out.  I punched out of the Whisper White card layer and exposed the Cherry Cobbler underneath.

Monday, April 9, 2018

A Little Secret - Stampin' Up! Color Combinations

I thought I would let you know my little secret on how I know what Stampin' Up! colors work well together.  It's a website called the Color Lab.  Check it out HERE.

I have retired cardstock that I don't have coordinating Designer Series Paper.  That is where Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper is fantastic.  Unfortunately that paper is also retired. I sponged ink on this cardstock, made especially for this technique.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Lovely Lilac textured cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer piece measures 3 5/8" x 5/8" (after crimped and flattened)
    • Scrap for flowers 
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 1 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • Scrap for ferns (cut 2)
  • Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper 
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3"
    • Strip inside measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set
  • Lovely Lilac ink
  • Stampin' Sponge
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Crimper
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Strong adhesive for crimped piece


Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Classy Masculine Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
      • Trim off border
  • Dapper Denim cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Tranquil Tide cardstock
    • Scrap for punch out under sentiment
  • True Gentleman Designer Series Paper
    • Scraps for punch outs
  • Truly Tailored stamp set
  • Tranquil Tide ink
  • Tailored Tag punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed brown)
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Bridge to the Sky


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
  • Night of Navy cardstock
  • Carried Away Designer Series Paper
  • Life Me Up stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Up & Away Thinlits
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
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.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Moroccan Quilt

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 11"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (quilt frame) measures 3" x 3" (cut 2)
      • One for backing to mount quilt pieces
      • One for die cutting quilt
    • Card layer measures 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 51/4"
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Three different pattern pieces measure 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measure 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Heartfelt Blooms stamp set *
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Quilt Builder Framelits
  • 2" Double-sided tape (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

* LIGHT BULB MOMENT - I wasn't sure if I was going to stamp directly onto the Delightful Dijon card layer.  Why have I never thought of this? I stamped on the back of layer to determine perfect placement.