FREE Diagram Available - Note Card Series - Card #4

A diagram with pictures and with measurements is FREE when you follow these exact steps. It's pretty simple, follow the steps and I will email you the layout. Any email requesting the file before completing Steps 1 and 2 will not receive a reply. Thank you for understanding.

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Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" (notice width change)
• Scored at 3 3/8"
• Basic White (BW)
• Scrap for butterfly
• Cardstock - this is used as a temporary guide when attaching frame
• Die cut a piece using die #5 - Template #1
• Pool Party cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" (very little waste)
• Cut using dies #3 and #5 nested together
• Using the center cut out
• Cut using dies #6 and #8 nested together
• Save center scrap and label Template #2
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4" to cover card base
• Cut using die #2
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Dies are numbered with #1 being the largest

IMPORTANT: Using Stitched Rectangle Dies - Stampin' Up! and Sizzix departed their friendship sometime between 2019-2020 Catalog and 2021-2022 Catalog. That is when Stampin' Up! started to sell their own "Stitched Rectangle Dies". The dies I own are made by Sizzix and have the item number 148551 stamped into dies. If your set has the item number 151820 or does not have a item number stamped into the die, your dies my differ slightly in size. I don't own both sets so I can't compare the two. To make a long story short, your dies might not be the exact same size as mine and therefore my measurements may differ.

Note Card Series - Card #4

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" (notice width change)
• Scored at 3 3/8"
• Basic White (BW)
• Scrap for butterfly
• Cardstock - this is used as a temporary guide when attaching frame
• Die cut a piece using die #5 - Template #1
• Pool Party cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" (very little waste)
• Cut using dies #3 and #5 nested together
• Using the center cut out
• Cut using dies #6 and #8 nested together
• Save center scrap and label Template #2
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4" to cover card base
• Cut using die #2
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Dies are numbered with #1 being the largest

IMPORTANT: Using Stitched Rectangle Dies - Stampin' Up! and Sizzix departed their friendship sometime between 2019-2020 Catalog and 2021-2022 Catalog. That is when Stampin' Up! started to sell their own "Stitched Rectangle Dies". The dies I own are made by Sizzix and have the item number 148551 stamped into dies. If your set has the item number 151820 or does not have a item number stamped into the die, your dies my differ slightly in size. I don't own both sets so I can't compare the two. To make a long story short, your dies might not be the exact same size as mine and therefore my measurements may differ.

You Are Loved - Pull Out Z Fun Fold Card Tutorial

This card opened measures 13 7/8" but fits in a A2 envelope!

It's not an ordinary card - it's extraordinary! 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Always Artichoke cardstock
  
• Basic White cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
• Celebrate Sunflowers and Good Morning Magnolia stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink Stampin' Blends
• Layering Circles and Magnolia Memory dies

The Pull Out Z Fun Fold diagram with directions, measurements and diagrams is available FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! purchase from me using my Hostess Code. The diagram is also available.

 

Blackberry Beauty Thinking of You

If you like this card, check out my tutorial HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cinnamon Cider cardstock
• Early Espresso cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper
• Beauty of Tomorrow and Blissful Blooms* stamp sets
• Paper Pumpkin August 2018
• Early Espresso ink
• Beautiful Leaves dies
• Gold rhinestones
• Dimensionals

Note Card Series - Card #3

Fall inspired

Stampin' Up! Products

• Soft Suede Textured cardstock
• Card base measures 6 3/4" x 4 7/8"
• Scored at 3 3/8"
• Scrap for 1 3/8" circle
• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Scrap for flowers (six)
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 1/8" x 4 5/8"
• Scrap for 1 1/4" circle
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Circle 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Lace Doilies 
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dyed with Soft Suede Stampin' Blends

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

Perfect Ladybug

I created a PERFECT alignment layout guide for easy placement of the strips in this card design.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Real Red cardstock
• 
  Basic Black cardstock
• Basic White cardstock
• Sending Love Designer Series Paper
• Beyond the Horizon* and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
• * Paper Pumpkin March 2022
• Memento Tuxedo Black and Old Olive inks
• Ladybug Builder
  
• Black sequins
• Dimensionals

The tutorial for this 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. The tutorial can be purchased for $3.95.

 

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper Tutorial

My TWENTY 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 August 31, 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.

Note Card Series - Card #2

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 7/8" x 6 3/4" *
• Scored at 3 3/8" 
• Daffodil Delight cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Cut a strip 4 5/8" x 1/4" from this piece
• Remaining piece measures 4 5/8" x 3 1/8"
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Scrap for circle
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 2"
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 1"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Black Jewels

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.