Never too early to make Christmas tags!

Aren't these A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E-!?

Stampin' Up! Product

• Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock
• Pennant Parade stamp set
• Cherry Cobbler and Stazon Jet Black ink
• 1/8" Black Gingham ribbon
• Two Tags Sizzix die
• Petite Pennant Builder punch
• Crimper and Crop-A-Dile

Other Products

• Scallop circle die
• Circle Die
• Houndstooth print
• To/From stamp (maybe Stampin' Up!)

This are available for purchase, please email me for more information.

My "Fabulous" Stamp Set

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card base 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Dusty Durango cardstock
• 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• 4 1/4" x 3"
• Fabulous Florets and Thanks for Caring stamp sets
• Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango ink
• Stazon Jet Black
• Dimensionals
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Paper Snips (PERFECT scissors for this card)

I randomly stamped the two outlined flowers using Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango ink.  On a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock, I stamped three of the solid flower image.  The images were hand cut and attached using Multipurpose.

Love & Care

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Card base is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Strip 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Layer under stamped image 3" x 4"
• Razzleberry Lemonade Designers Series Paper
• Strip 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Stamped layer 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Love and Care and Thanks for Caring stamp sets
• Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Markers
• Dimensionals

Added touch - stamped the inside liner and envelope

Open Sea

Which card do you like the best?

Stampin' Up! Products

• Early Espresso cardstock
• Main card 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” (score at 5 1/2”)
• Smaller card 3” x 8” (score at 4”)
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Main card measures 5 1/4” x 4”
• Smaller card 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Side piece of main card measures 2 3/4" x 4"
• Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper
• Main card measures 5” x 3 3/4”
• Side piece of main card measures 2 1/2” x 3 3/4”
• Whisper White cardstock

• Smaller card measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Stamp sets
• Open Sea front of card
 Happiest Birthday Wishes - inside sentiment
• Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Not Quite Navy ink
• Baker's Twine Early Espresso and White (used to keep closed, see second photo)
• Blossoms Petal Builder punch (smaller leaf is perfect as a closure, see first photo)
• Ticket Corner Punch (second photo)
• Dimensionals
• Stamping Sponge (second photo)

Other Products

• Gold brad (first photo)

Fabulous Florets

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sahara Sand cardstock
• Main card base - 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" (scored at 5 1/2")
• Smaller card - 3" x 8" (scored at 4")
• Really Rust cardstock
• Main card base - 5 1/4" x 4"
• Smaller card - 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Right panel - 2 3/4" x 4"
• Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Main card base - 5" x 3 3/4"
• Right panel - 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• Stamped image
• Smaller card (top and inside sentiment - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Fabulous Florets and Love & Sympathy stamp set
• Old Olive and Really Rust ink
• Blossoms Petal Builder punch (smaller leaf is perfect as a closure)
• Dimensionals

Other products

• Copper brad

Masculine Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Old Olive cardstock
• 4 1/4" x 11"
• Follow Panel/Step Card tutorial for cutting instructions*
• Really Rust
• Main panel - 2" x 4 1/4"
• Side panels - 3/4" x 4 1/4"
• Bottom panel - 4" x 3/4"
• Sahara Sand cardstock
• Main panel 1 3/4" x 4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Inside liner 4" x 4 1/4"
• Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Side panels - 1/2" x 4"
• Bottom panel - 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Plane and Simple and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets
• Really Rust ink
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Modern Label, Word Window and Circle punches (1 3/4" and 1 3/8")
• Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (use when gluing embossed cardstock)
• Dimensionals

I embossed my cardstock before using the hand punches.

Dawn made this VIDEO demonstrating how to make this card. I have created a diagram and instruction sheet; please leave me a comment and I will email you. If you don't leave your email address when you leave a comment, please EMAIL me personally.

Love & Sympathy - Part II

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rose Red cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Stamped image area measures 2 3/8" x 3 5/8"
• Sahara Sand
• Start off with 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• I embossed first and trim to fit card base
• Always Artichoke and Rose Red Stampin' Write Markers
• Rose Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Love & Sympathy stamp set
• Framed Tulips embossing folder
• Dimensionals

You are such a Blessing in my Life!

I love how this card turned out.  I used a card map from MojoMonday and grabbed a few of my new Stampin' Up! Products.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Old Olive cardstock
• 4 1/4" x 5 1/2 card base
• 2 strips, each measuring 4" x 1/8"
• 1 3/4" strip of paper
• Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
• 4" x 5 1/4"
• Bash Blue cardstock
• 4" x 1 1/4"
• 2 1/4" x 8 1/2" for bookmark
• Scraps for back side of bookmark
• Old Olive ink
• Triple Treat Flower and Blessings from Heaven stamp sets
• Two Tags Sizzix Die
• Fancy Flower, Lace Ribbon and Scallop Circle* punches

Other Products

• Fine tip glue pen
• 2 - 8mm magnets

*The scallop circle punch outs are for the inside of the bookmark to hid the magnets.

Love & Sympathy

Stampin' Up! has added so many nice, inexpensive stamp sets to the new catalog.  By switching to clear mount blocks, you can save over $4 per stamp set.  This card is made using the Love & Sympathy stamp set, page 76 of the new catalog (viewable at the top of my blog).   This is a COMPLETE stamp set - one image and two sentiments for the outside and inside.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rose Red cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Emboss first and trim to 4" x 5 1/4"
• Stamped image 3" x 4 1/4"
• Old Olive and Rose Red Stampin' Write markers
• Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Inside liner, fine quality paper 4" x 5 1/4"

Honey...Look at my new card

I showed my husband the card made in this POST.  As I placed it on the counter......this is what happened.

It wouldn't stand up!

Well, darn - this isn't good.  My husband continues to smile....................."Do you want me to show you how to keep it from falling down?"  He had a solution in a nanosecond.

What was his solution???

My husband - I think I'll keep him!!


Which card would you rather send??

Panel Card - Step Card

I saw Dawn's YouTube video this morning (HERE) and just had to try to make one myself.   Dawn calls the card a Panel Card, it is very similar to a Step Card. 
Stampin' Up! Products

• Saga Shadow textured cardstock
• 4 1/4" x 11"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Stamped image - 1 3/4" x 4"
• Inside sentiment - 4 1/4" x 4"
• Really Rust cardstock
• Under stamped image - 2" x 4 1/4"
• Two side panels - 3/4" x 4 1/4"
• Front panel - 4" x 3/4"
• Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper
• Two side panels - 1/2" x 4
• Front panel - 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Love & Care stamp set (front stamped images)
• Exclusive Hostess stamp set
• Host a $150 order and this stamp can be yours
• Purchase $150 and this stamp can be yours
• More Mustard, Really Rust and Sage Shadow Stampin' Write Markers
• Inside sentiment - Love & Sympathy stamp set

Those whom we have

LOVED

never really leave us.

They live on forever in our

HEARTS

and cast their

RADIANT LIGHT

on our every shadow.

-Sylvana Rossetti

I have created a diagram and instruction sheet, please leave me a comment and I will email you.  If you don't leave your email address when you leave a comment, please EMAIL me personally.

Edited 7/29/11 9:15pm

Card won't stand up!!  See my solution HERE.

Flip Book

Splitcoaststampers is a inspiring website for crafters.  This is where I found the tutorial for making a Flip Book. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Close to Cocoa Patterns and Loves Me Designer Series Paper
• Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Sage Shadow and Whisper White cardstock
• Birds & Blooms and Fun Flowers Bigz L dies
• Blossoms Petal, Heart Small, Heart to Heart, Trio Flower and Two-Step Bird punches
• Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Glue dots

Other Products

• Alphabet die
• Binding machine
• Brad
• Cereal box - cardboard for making flower and initial 3-dimensional
• Heavy cardboard (front and back covers)
• Owire 3/4"

If you decide to make the scrapbook, using scrap paper create a blank Flip Book.  This will help you get the correct pages in the correct order.

Page 1



Page 2

Page 3



Page 4

Page 5

If you would like a Flip Book with your initial, please email me.

Sharing in Your Sorrow - Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Close to Cocoa cardstock
• Top section of Easel Card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Main base section of Easel Card - two pieces cut at 4 1/4" x 11" (scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2")
• Sage Shadow cardstock
• Two pieces cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• Strip 4" x 1"
• Cross
• Whisper White cardstock
• Two pieces cut at 3 3/4" x 5"
• Close to Cocoa Patterns Designer Series Paper is cut at 4" x 3/4"
• Thoughts & Prayers stamp set
• Close to Cocoa ink
• Lattice Die
• Punches
• Boho Blossoms
• Circle - 1"
• Decorative Label
• Two Step Owl (circle is 1/4")
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Antique brass brad

Nautical Father's Day

Stampin' Up! Products

Riding Hood Red cardstock
- Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

- Strip under ribbon measures 5 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Not Quite Navy cardstock

- Scalloped edge started at 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"

- Scallop circle is 3 5/8" in diameter

Very Vanilla cardstock

-  Circle is 3 1/4" in diameter

Sail Away stamp set

Not Quite Navy ink

Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla 1 1/4" Ribbon

Hand punches used

- Large Star

- Scallop Edge Border
- Star

- Two-Step Owl (circles at top right)

Jewels Basic Pearls

Dimensionals

Other Products

Circle and scallop circle dies

You're in My Thoughts

Stampin' Up! Products

• Going Gray Textured card base 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Pretty in Pink cardstock measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock measures 4 1/2" x 1 3/4"
• Sage Shadow cardstock
• Pretty in Pink Designer Series Paper measures 4 1/2" x 1 1/2"
• Word Play stamp set
• Going Gray ink
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Birds & Blooms Sizzlet Die
• Two-Step Bird Extra Large punch
• Mini Glue Dots

Other Products

• Brad

Happy Birthday - Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kiwi Kiss card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Paper measures 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Tangerine Tango cardstock measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Marina Mist cardstock
• On Your Birthday and Tiny Tags stamp sets
• Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker
• Versamark  (used flourish stamp on bird)
• Modern Label, Two-Step Bird Extra Large and Word Window punches
• Movers & Shapers Modern Label die
• Jewels Basic Pearl
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Coordinating 1/2" seam binding ribbon

Birthday Wishes

Stampin’ Up! Products

• Orchid Opulence
• Card base measures 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”
• Strip measures 4 3/4” x 1/2” prior to using crimper (flattened and trimmed to fit 4 1/4” width of card)
• Whisper White layer measures 4” x 3 3/2”
• Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper – strips measure 7/8” x 3 1/2”
• Old Olive cardstock
• Measures 4 1/4” x 1 1/4”
• Punch out two scallop ovals and fold lengthwise in half. Run through crimper at an angle
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock measures 5” x 3/4” prior to using edge punch
• Occasional Quotes stamp Set (Birthday Wishes)
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• 1/2” Circle and Scallop Border and Scallop Oval punches
• Birds & Blooms, Embosslits Beautiful Wings and Fun Flowers Sizzix dies
• Crimper
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Mini Glue Dots
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Medium adhesive dots

It's Not Just a Card - It's a Bookmark

A few years ago, I saw a deal on 8mm magnets and thought I would just get them because I am sure I could find a use. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Brilliant Blue, Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock
• Brilliant Blue cardstock strip measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Jersey Shore Designer Series Paper
• Cardstock strip measures 2" x 5 1/2"
• Two Tag Bigz Die
1. Start with a 2 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock
2. Score it at 4 1/4"
3. Place on die, just inside the straightedge of the tag
• Boho Blossom, Decorative Label, Scallop Circle and various sized circle punches
• Occasional Quotes and Punch Bunch stamp sets
• Brilliant Blue ink
• Old Olive and Only Orange Stampin' Write Markers
• Dimensionals
• Mini Glue dots
• Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue

Other Products

• Texture cardstock - similar to Only Orange by Stampin' Up!
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Brad
• 8mm magnets

This isn't only a card, it is a bookmark too!

The magnets are very strong and only 8mm.  I take two magnets and leave them together.  I attach a glue dot to one magnet and place it on the inside of the bookmark.  I then attach a glue dot to the exposed magnet and close the bookmark.  Carefully open up the bookmark to expose magnets.  Apply Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue to a Scallop Circle punch outs and cover exposed magnets.  I would highly recommend using the liquid glue for this step of the project - your typical adhesive runner will not hold up.

Thank You - Joy Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Summer Sun and Whisper White cardstock
• Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper
• Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch
• Various sizes of circle punches
• Bird and Blooms Sizzix die
• Elegant Bouquet Embossing FolderThink Happy Thoughts stamp set
• Pacific Point ink
• Basic Pearls Jewels
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Brad

Joy Fold Card Basic Measurements
Click Here

Fabulous Florets - My Favorite Floral Stamp Set

Love, Love, LOVE the Fabulous Florets stamp set by Stampin' Up!  You will definitely want to add this to your stamp collection.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Riding Hood Red cardstock
• Cardbase measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Textured piece measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"  (you may have to trim a little)
• Layer 1 measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Layer 2 measures 1 7/8" x 3"
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Cardbase layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Layer 1 measures 4 3//8" x 2 3/8"
• Layer 2 measures 2" x 3 1/8"
• Stamped image measures 1 3/4" x 2 7/8"
• Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series Paper
• Layer 1 measures4 1/8" x 2 1/8"
• Riding Hood Red and Versamark ink
• Old Olive ink
• Fabulous Florets, Occasional Quotes and On Your Birthday stamp sets
• Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches
• Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Dimensionals
• Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder

Other Products

• 3/8" Coordinating grosgrain ribbon
• Pearl accents

Stampin' Up! now has color embossing powders - I am definitely going to order one to see if I like it.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please leave a comment if you find my free instructions useful.    This card is available for purchase, just email me.