Sunday, May 10, 2020

Under My Umbrella Center Step Easel Card


I created this card after seeing the layout presented on YouTube. You can view that video HERE.  Please make sure to leave a comment to her video. I won't provide cutting and scoring details here.  You can find them in her video.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 3"
    • Scrap for easel anchor stamped sentiment
  • Balmy Blue cardstock
    • Card layer (center section) measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
      • See video for cutting
    • Card layers (left/right panels) measure 1 1/8" x 3 1/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (easel anchor) measures 5 3/8" x 2 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside for sentiment) measures 5 3/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Scrap for flowers, scallop oval and umbrella handle
  • Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 5 1/4" 3/4"
      • Mine is different from video, I didn't want DSP to be in the middle center panel
    • Card layers (left/right panels) measure 1" x 3" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (easel anchor) measures 5 1/4" x 2 1/4"
    • Scraps for boots and umbrella
  • Pictogram Punches and Under my Umbrella stamp sets
  • No Matter the Weather stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin March 2020
  • Basic Gray and Memento black inks
  • Layering Ovals Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents and Umbrella Builder punches
  • Rain drop embellishments
    • No Matter the Weather kit
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Happy Mother's Day

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
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for scallop oval
  • Floral Shoppe Collection / Pink Lilies (Graphic 45)
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
    • Card layer (envelope) measures 5 7/8" x 2 1/4"
    • Scraps for die cuts
  • My Wonderful Family* and Tea Together stamp sets
  • Memento black ink
  • Layering Ovals and Tea Time Framelits
  • Dimensionals
  • Sequins
* Paper Pumpkin April 2020



Monday, May 4, 2020

Stitched Magnolia

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 9/16" x 8 6/16"
      • Fold in half
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 5/16" x 3 15/16"
    • Scrap for flowers (3)
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 5/16" x 3 15/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 15/16"
    • Scrap for sprigs (2) and sentiment layer
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Nest together #1, #3 and #4 *
      • Keep the scrap made from die #3 and 4", this will help you align the center piece more evently
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 15/16"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* Die number begins with the largest being #1



Helpful Tip

Place a Silicone Craft Sheet on top of the Garden Green layer to prevent Dimensionals from being placed crooked on your card.  Move the craft sheet as you slowly attach the card layer



Friday, May 1, 2020

Botanical Prints Fun Fold


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Dusty Durango (or Terracotta Tile) cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 5 1/4"
      • Scored at 4" and 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Botanical Prints Designer Series Paper
    • Be mindful of a directional pattern and which side the two layers are on - BTDT
    • Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Black Memento ink
  • Botanical Prints sentiment die cut
  • Circle 1 3/4" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Tear and Tape Adhesive
  • Dimensionals



Inspired by a YouTube video Lisa's Stamp Studio. I am a layer gal, I added one extra layer to make the card pop.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Botanical Prints

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
    • Scrap for scallop oval
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 1/2" crimped
    • Scrap for scallop oval and flowers
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Botanical Prints Designer Series Paper
    • Cut your 6" x 6" carefully and you can make two cards including inside layer
    • Card layer (top) measures 5 1/8" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 5 1/8" x 1 3/8"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Layering Ovals Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Crimper
  • Black jewels
  • Dimensionals

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Well Wishes Lasting Elegance

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Bermuda Bay cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for two flowers
      • One for inside
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Scrap for three flowers
      • One for inside
      • Double up on front
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
    • Scrap for three flowers
      • One for inside
      • Double up on front
  • Tranquil Tide cardstock
    • Scrap for three sprigs
      • One for inside
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Add Dimensionals on this piece
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4 x 4"
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
      • Glue to card base
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Dandelion Wishes
  • Tranquil Tide ink
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non) SU
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals

Friday, April 24, 2020

Blog pictures

I noticed my pictures were not showing up on my blog.  I have updated the posts that contained errors.

Happy Stampin'

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Blessed ... to be your friend

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Bermuda Bay cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
    • Scraps for flowers
  • Tranquil Tide cardstock
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
      • This is the die cut piece, Dimensionals are placed under this
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • To A Wild Rose stamp set
  • Bermuda Bay ink
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals
 


Sunday, April 19, 2020

Thank You Kindly

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 sentiment and butterflies
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for scallop oval
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 1 3/16" x 3 3/4" (cut 3)
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 3/16"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
  • Botanical Prints and Butterfly Gala stamp sets
  • Memento Black ink
  • Calypso Coral Ribbon
  • Butterfly Duet, Itty Bitty Accents, Large and Scallop Oval hand punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Black Jewel

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Elegant Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card
    • Fold card, then trim down to 4 3/4" x 3 3/8"
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Nest dies #3 and #5 together and die cut
    • Use the center to punch out your sentiment mat
  • Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper
    • Cut one card layer of the paper
    • Apply tape runner adhesive on the back of the Petal Pink die cut piece 
    • Gently lay down one card layer of the paper to the back
    • Trim where needed*
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals
* A silicone craft sheet is perfect to use.  Once attached and trimmed, turn right side up and place on top of the silicone sheet and apply pressure.




Monday, April 13, 2020

Lasting Elegance

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Grapefruit Grove cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Dandelion Wishes stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Lasting Elegance Dies
  • Grapefruit Grove organdy ribbon
  • Sequins
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Peaceful Poppies - Center Split Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
  • Old Olive cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Painted Poppies stamp sets
  • Flirty Flamingo and Memento black inks
  • Poppy Moments dies
  • Decorative Label punch
  • Dimensionals


Monday, April 6, 2020

UPDATE Any Occasions Stampin' Up! Note Cards


Update: I decided against cutting the card base with the die

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card
    • Fold card base, then cut to measure 4 3/4" x 3 3/8"
  • Copper cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Use die #3
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
      • Nest dies #4 and  #6 together
  • Regal Rose cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Printed using Crafts by Beth sentiments
  • Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents, Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Dies are numbered starting with the largest die



Sunday, April 5, 2020

Any Occasion Stampin' Up! Note Cards

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White note card*
    • Fold note card or 7" x 5 1/2" scored at 3 1/2"
    • Using #2 Die place one edge along the crease fold and die cut
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 2 3/4"
      • Nest dies #4 and  #6 together
      • Punch 1 3/8" circle and flower punches from the inside piece (frugal tip)
  • Taken with Teal cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
      • Use die #3
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Picot scallop die (non SU)
  • Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* It is better to use regular Whisper White, the note cards are thicker and easily destroyed when attempting to die cut close to the cut line.

Dies are numbered starting with the largest die



Thursday, April 2, 2020

Easter Blessings


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Easter Blessings stamp
  • Memento black ink
  • Inside sentiment (file available for purchase, EMAIL me)
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Itty Bitty Accent punch
  • Spring punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Twist & Pop Up Card


I was inspired to finally create this fun fold that has been around for years; by seeing a video by Kelly.  Click HERE to view. 

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measure 3 1/2" x 10"
      • Scored at 2 1/2", 5" and 7 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 8"
      • Scored at 1 3/4" from each side
      • Scored at 4" *
      • Mark 2 1/4" from both sides and score diagonally
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"
      • Don't attach until you add a personal greeting
  • Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 4"
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layers (inside) measure 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" (three)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/4" x 1/2"
    • Tag for sentiment
    • Flower from kit
  • No Matter the Weather stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin March 2020
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Melon Mambo Ruched Ribbon
  • It's My Party enamel dot
  • Tear & Tape
  • Wink of Stella clear
  • Dimensionals


*This differs from Kelly's video, makes it easier to fold

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Any Occasion Greeting Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 3/8" x 8"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Nest together #1 and #3 dies
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/8" x 3 3/4"
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper
    • Cut one laser-cut card front
  • To A Wild Rose stamp set
    • Don't forget to stamp the inside and envelope
  • Memento black ink
  • Stitched Rectangle Framelits
  • Wild Rose Dies
  • Dimensionals
This is a great way to use your retired cardstock.  To find what colors go well together, visit THIS website.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Center Split Fun Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
      • Cut 1 1/4" from each side up to the score line on the front side
        • Fold and crease your cardstock first to make sure the ends are even
    • Scrap for flowers (2 outside, one inside)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card layers measure 1" x 4" (cut 2)
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 5/8" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Scraps for bird on branches
      • Cut two (one for back side)
      • I cut these with my Brother Scan N Cut
      • I applied double adhesive to the bird on the back side for added support (Xyron sticker machine)
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measure 7/8" x 3 7/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measure 7/8" x 3 7/8" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/8" x 1/2"
  • Botanical Prints and Free As A Bird stamp sets
  • Memento black ink
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Calypso Coral
    • Crumb Cake
    • Pool Party
    • Soft Suede
  • Layering Oval Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Twisted Gatefold

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Soft Sea Foam cardstock
    • Card base measures 7 1/2" x 4 1/2"
      • Score at 2 1/2" from each end
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers and sentiment
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/8" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for flowers and sentiment layer
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/8" x 4 3/8"
  • Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 4 1/4" (cut 3)
      • Cut diagonally
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/8" x 1/2"
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Layering Oval Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Monday, March 16, 2020

Everything is Rosy - Available for a limited time

TUTORIAL OFFER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020

I will be offering ten FIFTEEN TWENTY Cards (in my tutorial) using the Everything is Rosy bundle available in the Clearance Rack at Stampin' Up! Click HERE.

I used several different items to create the TWENTY cards.  They would include Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette (any pale pink will work) and Whisper White Thick cardstocks.  I also used several different sentiments which can be easily subsituted with any sentiment stamp you may have in your stash.

I am offering an Adobe PDF file for purchase with the measurements for each card.  This file can be yours FREE with your $50 or more purchase using my Hostess Code found at the top of my blog.*



The Adobe PDF file can be purchased for $9.95 by emailing me.

* If you are viewing this on a tablet or cellphone, you may not see the Hostess Code.  Simply EMAIL me and I will give you the current code.