Saturday, September 3, 2022

A Very Special Thank You - Swing Arm Scallop Fun Fold


Measurements and diagram are available. The tutorial is  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.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Highland Heather cardstock
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Brilliant Wings and Stitched So Sweetly dies
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Dimensionals
* Dies are numbered beginning with the largest being #1

Arm Closure
  • Attach the shorter end (1 1/4" x 1") to the inside of the card before other card layers are attached.
  • Attach the longer end to either the back of the RR scalloped rectangle OR
    • Between the BW and RR layers, separated by Dimensionals.

Tutorial can also be purchased here

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Note Card Series - Card #1


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card base measures 6 3/4" x 4 7/8"
      • Scored at 1 11/16" and 3 3/8"
    • Card layer measures 2" x 3 1/2" (cut two)
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 9/16" x 4 3/4"
    • Card panel measures 2 1/8" x 3 5/8" (cut two)
      • Adhere 5/8" in from all sides
    • Scrap for butterflies (cut two)
  • Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 7/16" x 4 5/8"
  • Dandelion Wishes stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Pearl Basic Jewels


Sunday, August 28, 2022

Note Card Series - FREE Measurements

Note Card Series

Over the next month I will be posting note card designs using my stash. I challenge you to come on along with me and after each of my posts, shop your stash and create a note card. Big things come in small packages

I have too many cards. Wait for it - over 1,300 in my craft studio. I have donated many times to nursing homes and charity events. I also gift my cards at parties. Most recently I gave a total of 600 cards to two nursing homes. I ENJOY making cards, not a day goes by without me creating at least one. I am going to give the note cards made in this series to strangers. I purchased inexpensive ENVELOPES and CELLO BAGS that are perfect for the size of the note cards.


Things I've learned
  1. Use Basic White or Very Vanilla cardstock for your card base and you won't have to add inside layers.
  2. Trim Stampin' Up! Note Cards to 4 7/8" x 6 3/4" and you won't struggle to get the card inside the envelope
  3. Use cardstock instead of ribbon

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Diagonal Cut Sentiment Space Tutorial - Portrait


Measurements and diagram are available. The tutorial is FREE 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.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Misty Moonlight cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Soft Suede cardstock
  • Rings of Love Designer Series Paper
  • Curly Cute and Petal Palette stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Alcohol markers
  • Petals and More dies
  • Dimensionals
Tutorial can also be purchased here

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Sweet Sunflowers - Paper Pumpkin August 2022 Alternative


One Envelope = Two Cards

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 7/8" x 6 3/4"
      • Scored at 3 3/8"
      • Note card size
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Blackberry Bliss cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Sweet Sunflowers Designer Series Envelopes
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3"
      • The envelope score line is not noticeable
  • Sweet Sunflowers stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Crochet thread
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper Tutorial


My TWENTY TWENTY-ONE card Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper Tutorial is available!

But Wait - there are actually more than twenty! Seven of the card layouts used different sections of the DSP as well as different colors. This is a GREAT tutorial, trust me! You receive access to many of my diagrams that you can download and save to use with EVERY package of DSP you have or will purchase!

This DSP caught my eye with all the bright colors and how they worked so well with each other. I didn't want to purchase another stamp set and die, so I challenged myself to use the DSP without them. Stampin' Up! did not make this easy. They have not creating great pattern flow in their DSP lately, to be honest. I don't think there was a 3" x 12" section that contained only one dominate color. You'll easily be able to tell, what section I used for my cards because of the color photos.

What did I use?
  1. Butterflies and small flower punches. Why? Because butterflies, dragonflies, birds, flowers are all interchangeable. Just swap out the element and boom, the card still works without the butterfly. Many cards just highlighted the DSP.
  2. Different sentiments - we all have them!
  3. Substituted colors - I didn't have Mango Melody or Gorgeous Grape. Easy peasy, I substituted with retired colors. I was able to use an all-time favorite color - Elegant Eggplant!
  4. Punches and Dies: Banners, Butterfly, Flower, Leaves, Rectangle dies, Sentiment shape
  5. Used my own stash - yes, chances are you won't have them. Don't worry, you can find coordinating pieces in your Hues of Happiness that you can substitute.  I made three cards using the same colors as the Hues of Happiness DSP but I used other DSP that had muted patterns (in the same color), such as gingham and dots. I did this to show you how easy it is to blend different DSP together.
This tutorial can be yours FREE with your $75 Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code. The deadline for placing an order and receiving this FREE is September 30, 2022. 

The tutorial is available for purchase for $17.95. It is well worth $17.95. Once you open the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper you purchased and see how challenging it will be to create cards, you'll be glad I created this tutorial.


Saturday, August 20, 2022

Ladybug Diagonal Joy Fun Fold Card

Measurements and diagram are available. The tutorial is FREE 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.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Real Red cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Sending Love Designer Series Paper
  • Dahlia Days and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black and Old Olive inks
  • Stitched Rectangle die (smallest)
  • Ladybug Builder punch
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Tutorial can also be purchased here

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Perfectly Aligned



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
  • Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Cajun Craze ink
  • Seasonal Layers die
  • Twine
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Daffodil Afternoon - Trio Layers Card


Introducing my Trio Layers Card - perfect for patterned Designer Series Paper like the New Horizon Designer Series Paper

Measurements and diagram are available. My tutorial takes the guess work out of trying to cut and stagger DSP while keeping the pattern continuity. The tutorial is  available for FREE 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. The tutorial and layout is available for purchase - $3.95

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper
  • Botanical Prints stamp set
  • Flower stamp set and die (non SU)
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Squared Lattice embossing folder
  • Banner Pick-A-Punch
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Thank You - Ever Eden Designer Series Paper


If you like this card, you'll definitely LOVE my tutorial. Click HERE for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
  • Gold Foil sheet
  • Soft Succulent cardstock
  • Ever Eden Designer Series Paper
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Floral Gallery dies
  • Label die (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Ribbon Strip Guide Layout is available for $3.95 or FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code.

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Introducing the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper Tutorial

So you received the Rings of Love Designer Series FREE with SaleABration - now what?


I created THIRTEEN twelve different cards using the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper. 
I used all but one design (front and back). I struggled with the toadstools and log DSP.  I did not purchase any of the coordinating stamp sets or dies but.....hey, the paper was free so I challenged myself. The best part, I created six FUN FOLDS out of the twelve  THIRTEEN cards. You will receive diagrams that you can use for your cardmaking - How cool is that?

The tutorial is free with your $50 or more Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code. EMAIL me if you have trouble finding my current Hostess Code.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Fold Back Flap Fun Fold Card - Hello Ladybug Tutorial - Card #22


I LOVE layers so I designed this tutorial for two different looks. This is Option B.

This card has been added to my Hello Ladybug Fun Fold Card Series which is available for purchase.  Now there are TWENTY - TWO different Fun Fold Cards in my tutorial.
Click HERE for more information

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Thick Basic White cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Real Red cardstock
  • Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
  • Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Layering Ovals dies
  • Ladybug and Story Label punches
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Bendi Gatefold Fun Fold Card - Hello Ladybug Tutorial - Card #21


This card has been added to my Hello Ladybug Fun Fold Card Series which is available for purchase.  Now there are TWENTY - TWO different Fun Fold Cards in my tutorial.
Click HERE for more information

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Real Red cardstock
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
  • Dahlia Days stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Layering Ovals
  • Ladybug Builder and Story Book punches
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

New Horizon Trio Layers Card


Introducing my Trio Layers Card - perfect for patterned Designer Series Paper like the New Horizon Designer Series Paper

Measurements and diagram are available. My tutorial takes the guess work out of trying to cut and stagger DSP while keeping the pattern continuity. The tutorial is 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. The tutorial and layout is available for purchase - $3.95

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Misty Moonlight cardstock
  • New Horizon Designer Series Paper
  • Gifts of Kindness and New Horizon Designer Series Paper
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Bird Ballad - Perfectly Aligned Tutorial




Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Pool Party cardstock
  • Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
  • Butterfly Gala and Free as a Bird stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Alcohol markers
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals


Friday, July 8, 2022

FREE INSTRUCTIONS Three Examples Using One Sentiment Stamp Set, One DSP and Same Card Layout


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Highland Heather cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Crimped layer measures 5" x 3/8"
      • Flatten slightly
      • Use Tear & Tape to adhere to card layers
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Special Moments stamp set
  • Rich Razzleberry ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Crimper
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals


Stampin' Up! Products
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Pumpkin Pie cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Special Moments stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Sequins
  • Dimensionals


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Dragonfly Garden and Special Moments stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Dragonflies punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Any Occasion Note Cards


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Polished Pink
  • Basic White 
  • Flowers for Every Season
  • Butterfly Gala stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Butterfly Duet punch
  • Rhinestones
  • Dimensionals
I created a Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial back in April.  This "Mini Me" Fun Fold Tutorial is perfect for those note cards. Big things come in small packages.  Diagrams with measurements are included for each card. For more information, click HERE.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Criss Cross Fun Fold Card - Reimagined #2


How is it reimagined?
  1. The traditional Criss Cross Card uses an entire sheet of cardstock, allowing you only to get one card from an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock
  2. Uses less Designer Series Paper (pattern paper)
  3. Uses less adhesive
  4. Less postage because of less bulk
The tutorial is only available with a $50 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. The tutorial can be purchased below for $8.95. Check out my earlier post HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Taken with Teal cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Old Olive cardstock
  • So Saffron cardstock
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Sprig punch
  • Rhinestone


Monday, July 4, 2022

Happy Fourth of July - FREE DIAGRAM - Z Fold No Waste Fun Fold


This card design using less cardstock than it's twin, the Z Fold Card - no more bulky cards!

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Pretty Peacock cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • In Color 2019-2021 Designer Series Paper
  • Express Yourself stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Wink of Stella Clear
  • Rhinestones


The diagram is FREE, please follow these steps
  1. Leave a comment on this post.
  2. EMAIL me requesting Z Fold No Waste Fun Fold
  3. I will then email you the file or link


Sunday, July 3, 2022

Amazing


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
      • Card strip measures 6 1/2" x 1/4"
        • Wraps to the back
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card strip measures 6 1/2" x 1/2"
      • Crimp and flatten slightly
      • Wraps to the back
    • Card layer (inside) 5 1/4" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for oval die cut and sprig punch
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for flowers (two for added dimension)
  • Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (top) measures 5 1/8" x 2 3/8"
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 5 1/8" x 1 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
  • Special Moments and Thoughtful Blooms stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo Black ink
  • Layering Ovals die
  • Small Bloom and Story Label punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Rhinestone
  • Dimensionals