Wednesday, April 3, 2019

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



Sunday, March 31, 2019

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.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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


Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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)

Saturday, March 16, 2019

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




Friday, February 1, 2019

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.


Monday, January 28, 2019

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.


Friday, January 25, 2019

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

Monday, January 21, 2019

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

Saturday, January 19, 2019

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

Thursday, January 17, 2019

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 

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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.

Monday, January 14, 2019

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

Saturday, January 12, 2019

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.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Valentine's Day Duo Gift Set

Cute inexpensive Valentine gifts for a friend or co-worker.

Altered Mini-Composition Book

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock *
    • Back to front wrap measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8"
      • Scored at 2 3/4" and 3 1/8"
    • Front cover measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
    • Scrap for scallop circle
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Front left layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
    • Right flap measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for 1 3/8" circle punch
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Painted with Love Designer Series Paper
    • Front left panel measures 2 1/4" x 4"
    • Right wrap around measures 1" x 4"
    • Tip: If the back of your paper has a foil print, lightly buff using a nail file. This will insure your glue holds up.
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiment
    • Prayer Journal - click HERE for more information
  • Scallop circle die (non SU)
  • Circles 1 3/8" and 1 1/4", Itty Bitty Accent and Corner Rounder punches
  • Mini Composition books
    • Walmart pack of 3 for $.88
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
    • Dyed using Rich Razzleberry Stampin'  Blends 
  • Glue Dots (for magnets)
  • Magnets
    • Deal Extreme LINK
      • 8 mm x 1 mm

Matchbox Treat Holder


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Box bottom layer measures 5 1/2" x 6 1/2"
      • Check out THIS video on how to use your 12" x 12" 
    • Box sleeve measures 3 1/2" x  6 1/2"
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Box sleeve layer measures 1 3/4" x 2 3/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Painted with Love Designer Series Paper
    • Box sleeve layer measures 1 5/8" x 2 1/4"
  • Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
    • Strips for chocolate measure 1 1/8" x 3"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiment
    • Prayer Journal - click HERE for more information
  • Matchbox Bigz XL Die
  • Scallop circle die (non SU)
  • Circles 1 3/8" and 1 1/4", Itty Bitty Accent and Corner Rounder punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
    • Dyed using Rich Razzleberry Stampin'  Blends 
  • Hershey Nuggets
* All mini-composition books are not identical in size.  Sometimes the length is 1/16" off and the front and back panels are slightly off.  I start with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock size and after I glue it to the book, I trim using an X-ACTO knife. If the sizes vary greatly, small adjustments are needed for the black and patterned paper.



Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Label Me Pretty

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Pink Pirouette cardstock
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/8"
      • Cut from this piece
        • Top layer measures 4" x 3 3/8"
        • Bottom layer measures 4" x 1 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Pattern Paper (non SU)
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 4 5/8"
      • Cut from this piece
        • 3 3/4" x 3 /8"
        • 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Label Me Pretty stamp set
  • Rose Red ink
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Itty Bitty Accents and Pretty Label punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Thank You Card Set

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White 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 circle
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Hey You stamp set
  • Old Olive ink
  • Circle dies (1 5/8" and 1 7/8")
  • Dimensionals
  • Envelopes from previous Paper Pumpkin kit

Acetate Card Box Belly Band
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Belly band measures 11" x 1"
  • Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • Belly band measures 11" x 7/8"
  • Put layers together and gently curl paper (like ribbon)
    • Score at 2 3/4", 3 3/8", 8", 8 5/8"

Friday, January 4, 2019

Quick and Easy - No Stamping

No stamping is necessary for this quick card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4:
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for circle punch
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 2 3/4
      • Cut scallop die from this piece
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/4" x 4"
  • Floral Pattern Paper (non SU)
    • Card layer measure 5 1/2" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Scallop die (non SU)
  • Circle punches (1 1/4" and 1 3/8") and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Calypso Coral seem binding
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Color Combinations Made Easy

Stampin' Up! created a "Color Coach" that makes color combinations easier. Download it HERE.


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