Monday, January 31, 2022

Artistic Quick and Easy Card



If you like this card, check out my Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper Tutorial HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Berry Burst or Magenta Madness cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper
  • Blissful Blooms* and Dragonfly Garden stamp sets
  • Paper Pumpkin August 2018
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Dragonflies punch
  • Gold rhinestone
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, January 27, 2022

With Sympathy

It seems like the world is literally dying, day by day. Winter is a depressing season; everything seems frail and silent. It seems the older you get, the more you realize life is so very fragile. The second anniversary of the day God called home the first of my parents' legacy. Jennifer, my niece, is coming soon. At a moment's notice, God reminds you what you are missing. You are missing a part of you and it really doesn't get any easier. 

My parents are both gone and they left behind their eight children. Gail, David, Susan, Beth, John, Paul, Jim and Amy. There I am, in the middle, sharing the spot with my brother John. The first of my parents' children, John, passed away today. I really didn't think that today, the sympathy card I was designing would be used so quickly.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Crumb Cake cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layers measures 5 1/4" x 4" (cut two)
    • Scrap for sentiment
      • Cut with my Brother Scan N Cut
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Crumb Cake ink
  • Lasting Elegance dies
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed)
  • Dimensionals
#LifeIsTooShort
#RestInPeaceJohn
#MissYouJennifer

Introducing My Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fold Card


I came up with this layout trying to make a more fancier bookbinding fun fold. Layering triangles is sometimes frustrating. I asked my engineer husband to show me how to make my triangle layers more evenly spaced on another triangle layer. Let me warn you, my wording might make your head spin but I conquered this dilemma.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Evening Evergreen cardstock
  • Gold foil sheet
    • Scrap for fern
  • Ever Eden Designer Series Paper*
  • May Good Things Grow stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin - March 2018
  • Evening Evergreen black ink
  • Forever Flourishing and Layer Ovals dies
  • Gold embossing thread
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Mini Dimensionals
The tutorial 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.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Happy Valentine's Day


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for hearts
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Gold Foil Sheet
    • Scrap for hearts
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for hearts
  • Painted With Love Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • I'll Bee Yours stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin - January 2020
  • Rich Razzleberry ink
  • Stitched oval die (non SU)
  • Heart and Itty Bitty Accents Punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
    • Dyed with Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends
  • Dimensionals

Monday, January 24, 2022

Simply Elegant Note


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla 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
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
    • Scrap for scallop oval die cut and flowers
  • Basic Gray cardstock
    • Scrap for Story Label punch
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 1 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Layering Ovals dies
  • Itty Bitty Accent and Story Label Punches
  • Black ribbon (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Valentine Workshop - Three Card: Forever Lovely Inspired


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Crimped layer measures 5" x 3/8"
      • Slightly flatten and use strong adhesive to attach
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 3 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/2"
      • Die cut with Edgelits
      • Trim down to 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Forever Lovely stamp set
  • Lovely Lipstick ink
  • Lovely Flowers Edgelits
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
  • Crimper




Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1 5/8"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8' (after die cutting)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4" (after die cutting)
  • Be Dazzling Specialty Paper
    • Scrap for heart
      • Dyed using Stampin' Blends Rich Razzleberry Dark
  • With All My Heart stamp set
  • Rich Razzleberry ink
  • Lasting Elegance Thinlits
  • Lovely Flowers Edgelits
  • Sweet Sugarplum Ruched ribbon





Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White Thick cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer measure 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Dark Red glitter paper (non SU)
    • Scrap for hearts
  • Lovely Lipstick cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • Forever Lovely stamp set
  • Lovely Lipstick and Memento Tuxedo Black inks
  • Lasting Elegance and Layering Circle dies
  • Dimensionals

Friday, January 21, 2022

Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper Tutorial Bonus #5




I added another card to my Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper Tutorial.  For full instructions, click HERE for more information. The tutorial includes the measurements to this card and sixteen other for only $12.95; for a total of SEVENTEEN CARDS. 

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic White Thick cardstock
  • Just Jade cardstock
  • Basic White cardstock
  • Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Artistic dies
  • Gold rhinestone
Coordinating Gift Box - Holds 4
Acetate Gift Box

  • Basic White Thick cardstock
  • Gold Foil sheet
  • Just Jade cardstock
  • Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper
  • Artistic dies

Monday, January 17, 2022

Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper - FREE TUTORIAL


The long awaited Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper Tutorial is available - for FREE.

In order to obtain the tutorial for the nine cards, you have to do the following in this order *

  1. Subscribe to my blog post - link locate in the side dialog box on the right.
  2. Post a comment on any blog post (NOT this one). A comment in an email does not qualify.
  3. Send me an EMAIL requesting the Simply Elegant Tutorial.
* You must complete these three things all using your same current email. Any email request that skips these steps will be ignored.

Happy Stampin'

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #9

Tutorial will be available January 19, 2022
Fun Fold
Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Gray cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Blissful Blooms* and Pictogram Punches stamp sets
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents and 
  • Lovely Labels Pick a Punch punches
  • Silver enamel dot


Sunday, January 16, 2022

Sympathy Card


When a mother loses a child, the loss is unmeasurable. The bond between mother and child happens at conception. This was a difficult occasion to make this card. I am very pleased that my hours paid off. I am so pleased with this card, I am sure you will agree.

 Stampin' Up! Products
  • Poppy Parade cardstock
    • Card base measures 11" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 1 1/4", 5 1/2" and 9 1/4"
    • Belly Band measures 9 3/8" x 1 1/4"
      • Create after layers are all adhered
      • Loosen paper fibers by curling like ribbon
      • Score as you fold over the outside of the card
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Belly Band measures 4" x 1"
      • May differ depending on the layers on your card
    • Scrap for sprigs and sentiment mat
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measure 7/8" x 5 1/8"
      • May differ depending on the layers on your card
    • Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Belly Band layer measures 3 7/8" x 7/8"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Mossy Meadow ink
  • Trio Flower punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Mini Dimensionals
Sentiment was cut using a Brother Scan N Cut machine

When scoring, keep in mind which direction the it folds. The top of your score line is ALWAYS on top and folded INWARD.




Saturday, January 15, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #8


Tutorial will be available January 19, 2022
Bookbinding Diamond Easel Card
A Double Fun Fold!
Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Basic Gray cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Dragonfly Garden and Good Morning Magnolia stamp sets
  • Versamark ink
  • Black embossing powder
  • Layering Oval dies
  • Dragonflies punch
  • Rhinestones (dyed black)
  • Dimensionals
Tips
  1. If you use a personal stamp for the back of your cards, think carefully which direction to stamp in relationship to this easel card. BTDT!
  2. Apply all layers before creasing the score lines
  3. The final step should be applying glue to the inside (bookbinding area)


These two pictures are for illustration purchases, it is from an earlier post. 


Thursday, January 13, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #7

Diagonal Joy Fold Card
Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Silver Shimmer paper
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Dandelion Wishes stamp set
  • Versamark ink
  • Silver embossing powder
  • Stitched Rectangle dies
  • Dimensionals



* The Stitched Rectangle dies are numbered with the largest being #1

I found this fun fold on this VIDEO by Rachel, Stamp Your Art Out. 

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #6

Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Basic Gray cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Forever Flourishing and Stitched Rectangle dies
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
* Dies are numbered with the largest being #1

Monday, January 10, 2022

Thank You Card Trio


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Dapper Denim cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layers measure 5 1/4" x 4" (two)
  • Beautiful Autumn stamp set
  • Dapper Denim ink
  • Brilliant Wing and Lasting Elegance dies
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #5

Gate Fold Card
Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022
Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Gray cardstock
  • Gold Shimmer paper
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Art Gallery stamp set
  • Basic Gray ink
  • Gold ribbon



Friday, January 7, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #4

Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Copper Foil sheet
  • Silver Glimmer paper
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Flora & Flutter stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin December 2017
  • Versamark ink
  • White embossing powder
  • Brilliant Wings dies
  • Silver enamel dot
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #3

Bookbinding Fun Fold
Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Gray cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Gold Glimmer paper
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Guy Greetings
  • Versamark ink
  • Gold embossing powder
  • Boho Indigo, Forever Flourishing and Stitched Rectangle dies
  • Gold rhinestones
  • Dimensionals

Monday, January 3, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #2

Center Split Easel Fun Fold
Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
  • Basic Gray cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Part of my Story stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Circle 1/2" and Story Label punches
  • Silver Enamel dots
  • Dimensionals


Option
For writing a special message, add a Very Vanilla layer 5 1/4" x 4" to the underside. Don't attach this layer until message is written. Gifting the card? Add a strip of Tear & Tape to this layer and let the "sendee" attach.

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #1


Tutorial will be available on January 19, 2022
Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
  • Basic Black cardstock
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper
  • Hey You stamp set
  • Memento Tuxedo black ink
  • Tailored Tag punch
  • Rhinestones dyed black
  • Dimensionals