Sunday, December 30, 2018

Beautiful Bouquet

I like Not Quite Navy paired up with Mint Macaron.  I found this design on Pinterest.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer measure 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8"x 5 1/8"
      • Stamp happy birthday from center and then die cut
    • Scrap for square and sprigs
  • Not Quite Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for bow, square and sprigs
  • Beautiful Bouquet stamp set
  • Not Quite Navy ink
  • Beautiful Bunch Framelits
  • Stitch square dies (non SU)
  • Mini Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel

Friday, December 28, 2018

Playful Butterfly

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x  5 1/4"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 1"
    • Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Express Yourself stamp set
  • Memento ink
  • Wink of Stella - clear
    • Brush over butterfly and oval
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels


Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Get Well Soon

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/4
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for matting sentiment
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
      • Frame is made by cutting inside of paper 1/2" on all sides
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Sincere Salutations stamp set
  • Blackberry Bliss ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Just a Note....

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for hot air balloon
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Scrap for hot air balloon
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 3 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Carried Away Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"w
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Lift Me Up stamp set
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Up & Away Thinlits
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Thinking of You Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Thick Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for bird (cut 2)
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for leaf sprig
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Circle measures approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Window Sheet
    • Approximately 3" x 3"
  • Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (top) measures 3 7/8" x 1 5/8"
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 3  7/8" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Friends of a Feather* and Petal Palette stamp sets
    • *Paper Pumpkin October 2018
  • Memento black ink
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Circle dies
  • Black & white sequins (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Tear & Tape

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Masculine Thoughts & Prayers

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Buffalo Check)
      • Trim to 3 3/4" x 5"
      • Reserve 1/4" x 5 1/4" for inside card
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Buffalo Check and Wishing You Well stamp sets
  • Crushed Curry and Early Espresso inks
  • Early Espresso Baker's Twine
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Creating Cards Using Card Maps/Layouts

In the past, I have created cards using card maps/layouts by starting with the card base. I still struggled finding the perfect image to use on a specific card layout.  This time I stamped the image and then looked through my card map/layout pins on Pinterest (HERE)  and created the card from the top layer down.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle and sentiment mats
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8 x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 1 3/4"
    • Scrap for stamped image circle and sentiment
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" 1 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Lovely as a Tree stamp set
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"
  • Circle and stitched circle dies (non SU)
  • Alcohol marker
  • Dimensionals

Friday, December 14, 2018

Wishing You Well in Plaid


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card base measures 6 5/8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
      • Mat for sentiment
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 5"
      • Stamp using Buffalo Check
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
      • Sentiment layer
    • Card layer measures (inside of card) 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Buffalo Check and Wish You Well stamp sets
  • Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede inks
  • Rich Razzleberry Taffeta Ribbon
    • Secure with glue dot in center of image
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)
    • Soft Suede Stampin' Blends

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Thoughts & Prayers Wreath

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Elegant Eggplant cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Banner measures 3 1/8" x 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x  5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3 3/8"
    • Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4" 
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin February 2016
  • Wishing You Well stamp set
  • Elegant Eggplant and Garden Green ink
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Create Cards Without Stamps

Create cards without stamps by using my Crafts by Beth CPP (Click, Print and Punch) Sentiments (see below).


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for scallop circle die
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for 1 3/8" circle
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP (Copy, Print and Punch) Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Circle punches 1 3/8" and 1 1/4"
  • Scallop die (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
I package my cards and allow the recipient to choose the sentiment.  This is a business card I created to include with the punched sentiments.



Thursday, December 6, 2018

Friends of a Feather Circle Card

This is an extended flap card using the Circle Card Thinlits

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Cut the 5 1/2" side a fraction smaller
      • Score at 5 7/8"
    • Scrap for feather
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Scrap for feather
  • Dapper Denim cardstock
    • Scrap for feather
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Card layer (right side) measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut the 5 1/4" side a fraction smaller
    • Card layer (left side) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut the 5 1/4" side a fraction smaller
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut the 5 1/4" side a fraction smaller
    • Circle measures approximate 2 3/8"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 2 1/2" x 5"
      • Cut the 5" side a fraction smaller
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (right side) measures 2 1/8" x 5"
      • Cut the 5" side a fraction smaller
    • Card layer (left side) measures 3/8" x 5"
      • Cut the 5" side a fraction smaller
  • Friends of a Feather
    • Paper Pumpkin October 2018
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Feather stamps and dies (non SU)
    • Can be substituted with SU retired Four Feathers
  • Circle Card Thinlits
  • Early Espresso Baker's Twine

YouTube has several videos for the extended flap, THIS is one of them.



Monday, December 3, 2018

Christmas Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 3/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • This Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
      • Cut into three sections each measuring 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 3/4"
  • Flora & Flutter stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin December 2017
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Cherry Cobbler ink
  • Decorative Label and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Pine punch (non SU)
  • Dimensionals...k
  • Pearl Basic Jewel