Blossoms Easel Card for a Special Friend

I have a very special friend who is mourning the lost of her husband.  We attend the same church, same United Methodist Women circle and same investment group.  ....And she loves Alabama and Houndstooth.  Roll Tide!

This is an easel card I made for her. Check out the post below for my measurements and link to Splitcoasterstampers for basic easel card instructions.

The inside embellishment says "thinking of you" and it was signed "Jesus Hugs."  

Blossoms Easel Card

For a unique card layout, try the Easel Card. Basic instructions can be found at Splitcoaststampers.com. If you wish to duplicate my card, please refer to the measurements below.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Certain Celery Cardstock
• Main section of the Easel Card measures 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Top section of the Easel Card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4" (cut two)
• Scrap piece
• Very Vanilla cardstock (inside of card)
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Baja Breeze cardstock - for blossoms
• Green Tea Designer Series Paper

• Top card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Lace Ribbon Border punch
• Finished length is 5 1/4"
• Blossom punch
• Bird & Blooms Sizzlits dies
• Inside embellishment
• Decorative Label, Scallop Oval, Small and Large Oval and Trio Flower punches
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Old Olive ink
• Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Brads

Cottage Wall Blossom - Step it Up!

I unintentionally created three cards that fit the description "Step it Up!"  I wasn't happy with the first card, the layout was nothing special.  A few modifications and each Step Up was an improvement.

Blossom Step it Up! Number One

Step it Up! Number One

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Orchid Opulence cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
• Old Olive cardstock scraps
• Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 5" x 3 3/4"
• Easter Blossoms and Mixed Bunch stamp sets
• Orchid Opulence and Rich Razzleberry inks
• Blossom, Blossom Builder and 3/4" Circle punches
• Birds & Blooms and Build-A-Beary Beary Girl (small flower center) Sizzlits dies
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Dimensionals



Step it Up! Number Two

• Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

  

  Blossom Step it Up! Number Two

Step it Up! Number Three

• Card layer measurements changed slightly
• Rich Razzleberry 2 3/4" x 4"
• Old Olive 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" (dry emboss using Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder)
• Orchid Opulence cardstock 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"

• Whisper White (stamped layer) 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
• Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Blossom Step it Up! Number Three - My Favorite

With Deepest Sympathy

Stampin' Up! Products

• Certainly Celery cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Layer measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper
• Strip measures 4 1/2" x 1 3/8"
• Thanks for Caring stamp set
• Old Olive ink
• Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (approximately 14")
• Trio Flower Punch
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Branch punch
• Rhinestones

Creativity Can Take Months

I started making a Joy Fold Card in early November using my new favorite color combination Elegant Eggplant and More Mustard.  I prepared are the cardstock layers and I drew a blank on what stamp set I should use.  I pushed the cardstock pieces aside and waited, and waited, and waited until last week.  Over two months to create one card - seriously??  I am glad I didn't toss the cardstock pieces into my scrap bin to be used for another project. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Elegant Eggplant cardstock
• More Mustard cardstock
• Fresh Vintage (Sale-A-Bration freebie!!!), On Your Birthday and Well Script stamp sets
• More Mustard ink and Elegant Eggplant and More Mustard Stampin' Write markers
• Punches
• Circle - 1", 3/4" and 1/2"
• Boho Blossoms
• Dimensionals

I loved the card so much; I thought it would make a great Valentine's Day card using Basic Black and Real Red cardstock.

Joy Fold Basic Measurements

Card Bases (Basic Black)

• Main Card 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” (score at 5 1/2”)
• Smaller Card 3” x 8” (score at 4”)

Main Card Base Layers (Real Red)

• Main Card inside measures 5 1/4” x 4"
• Right side measures 2 3/4” x 4" (If you want your card to open differently, this layer would be on the left side.)

Smaller Card Layers (Whisper White)

• Outside and inside layers both measure 3 3/4” x 2 3/4”

Constructing the closure made for this card

• The 1" circle is glued to front of the card on the the right side of the card. 
• Layer together the 1/2" circle onto to the Boho Blossom flower, then glue them onto the 3/4" circle punch out.  Place a Dimensional on the back and attach to the 1" circle already glued to the card. 

There are so many ways you can create a closure.  Check out my other Joy Fold Cards for more closure ideas.

Chris Twina created a great video tutorial on the Joy Fold card. The video with step by step instructions including measurements can be found here.  I am so grateful for the talented women who share and create wonderful tutorials. Comments are always appreciated; please leave Chris a comment or at least a "thumbs up" on her YouTube webpage.

Valentine's Day Card - Free Workshop

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pretty in Pink cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Real Red cardstock
• Beginning measurement is 4 1/2" x 3 1/2.  Punch one side (longest length) using the Scallop Edge Border punch.  Final layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Layer measures 4 1/4" x 2 7/8"
• Basic Black cardstock
• Strip measures 3" x 1/8" (length may vary depending on where you stamped the sentiment)
• Stazon Jet Blake ink
• Stampin' Write Markers - Pretty in Pink and Real Red
• Fashion Hearts Embosslit
• Outlined Occasions stamp set
• Heart and Scallop Edge Border punches
• Dimensionals

Participants in my free workshop will make one of these cards.  Cardmaking experience - NONE!  Workshop is scheduled at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 27 and 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 28.  Class size is limited to five - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  Contact me by EMAIL.

If you would like to purchase the supplies used in creating one of these cards, please email me.  The supplies will include everything you need except for the stamped image.  Stampin' Up! does not allow selling of their stamped image in card kits. 

My card was inspired by Debra C. of Art Felt Impressions. 

Check back or follow me by email (top of blog) and see how I CASE (Copy and Share Everything) a card when no measurements are given.

All Occasion Planner

Amazing Crafters - Sharing Their Talents!

I am often inspired by the many women (mostly women) that share their talents to everyone via the internet. I have created a few tutorials in Adobe PDF and know how much time it takes to create on tutorial. I have not attempted to even make a video to post to YouTube. I use a customized search on YouTube and look every day for videos created with Stampin’ Up! tag lines. I stumbled on these videos this week and I had to create a planner for myself. I decided to make mine an all-occasion planner rather than a Christmas planner.

Check out these two videos by Michelle Suit to see the step-by-step process to make the planner. I did not come up with the planner idea and they are not my videos. Please take the time to “Like” the video and post a comment for Michelle. Videos: Part 1 and Part 2.  Please refer to Michelle's video for an explanation on how to put the planner together.

Stampin’ Up! Products

• Tangerine Tango cardstock
• 2 pieces, each measuring 8 1/2" x 11 (Score at 5 1/4" and 5 3/4" along the 11" length)
• 2 strips each measuring 4" x 1 3/8" (the final measurement after using the Scallop Trim Border punch is 4" x 1")
• Flower on envelope
• So Saffron cardstock
• 2 pieces, each measuring 5" x 4 (Score at 1/4", 1/2", 4 1/2" and 4 3/4" along the 5" length and score at 1/4" and 1/2" on one of the remaining sides (I constructed my pockets differently than Michelle)

• Front panel embellishment - circle
• Old Olive cardstock
• Front panel embellishment - scallop circle
• 1 3/8" circle
• Whisper White cardstock
• 1 1/4" circle
• Haiku Designer Series Paper
• 5" x 8 1/4"  to cover the panels.  (I covered four panels)
• 3/8" x 8 1/4" to cover the spines
• 4" x 1/2" for trim on pockets
• 5" x 2 1/4" to cover the legal pad (Score at 1" and 1 1/4")
• 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" to cover envelope
• 1" x 12" for front panel medallion embellishment
• Tangerine Tango and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers
• Broadsheet Alphabet stamp set
• Scallop Trim Border and 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle punches
• Flower Burst Embosslit die
• 5/8" So Saffron grosgrain ribbon
• Sticky Strip
• Multi-purpose Liquid Glue

Other Products

• Envelope - A2 size (5 3/4" x 4 3/8")
• Scallop circle die (3 1/4" diameter)
• Circle die (2 3/4" diameter)
• 3/8" coordinating ribbon (similar to Old Olive)
• Low-temp hot glue
• 5" x 7" legal pad
• Velcro dots (I placed these behind the legal pad instead of adhesive)

Open Sea - Nautical Expedition

A card created by Ilena Crouse inspired me to create this nautical all-occasion greeting card.  I made a few minor changes and after 45 minutes I finally came up with this.  Sometimes it takes me forever to create a card.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Not Quite Navy cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Layer under stamped image measures 3 1/4" x 3"
• Small strip measures 4 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Remaining layer measures 4" x 3"
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Card base layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Strip measures 4 3/8" x 1"
• Remaining layer measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Open Sea stamp set
• Cherry Cobbler, Early Expresso and Not Quite Navy ink
• The journal and world map stamp was first stamped off on a scrap of paper for a more subtle look
• Designer Brad Star *
• Dimensionals

*This is a very heavy brad, I used Sticky Strip on the back, otherwise that layer would lift easily.

Other Products

• Heavy duty envelope - stamped with compass and anchor from the Open Sea stamp set

One Sheet Wonder (OSW) Christmas

If you read my September blog postings (HERE), I created a One Sheet Wonder using the Stampin' Up! fall colors:  Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango.  I decided to follow the same format and create a Christmas OSW. 

One Sheet Wonder is a stamping technique where you use stamps to create a background.  I choose to use an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of Whisper White as my background.  I knew I wanted to use my new favorite color - Cherry Cobbler, along with Garden Green.  I wasn't sure what my third color would be.  I took a 4" square piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the flowers in Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green.  The colors that would coordinate with those two would be Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy and So Saffron.  I tried each color and decided to go with So Saffron; the other two colors were just too strong.

I started with Garden Green using the medium sized stamp from the Love & Care stamp set by Stampin' Up! (Level 2 Hostess, 2011 Summer Mini Catalog, no longer available).

My second color was Cherry Cobbler

I finished off with So Saffron

Following the same cutting layout from my class planner, I cut my 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of stamped paper into ten pieces.  I did end up stamping in some of the blank spots once I cut the cardstock.

I will be posting additional pictures and information, so please check back.  Click on "SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG POSTS - CLICK HERE" on the top of my blog so you don't miss out on my postings.  Your email address is kept private and never sold.

Beautiful Wings Gift Set

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock

• Beautiful Wings Embosslit
• Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch
• Scallop Oval punch
• More Mustard cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Large Oval punch
• Naturals White cardstock
• Small Oval punch
• Strip measures 2" x 5 1/2"
• Elements of Style, En Francais and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets
• Cherry Cobbler and More Mustard ink
• Basic Pearls Jewels
• Dimensionals

My most popular gift set of cards are ones that the recipient chooses the sentiment. Included in this four-card gift set I stamped three of each of the following sentiments, all from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

• happy birthday
• get well wishes
• thank you
• thinking of you

I use clear mounting stickers on the back of the sentiments. Select the sentiment, peel and stick.

OSW - One Sheet Wonder

I will be posting pictures of eight cards I created using the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) method.  Each card will have a section of the OSW background created using various colors of ink and different stamp shapes.  I randomly stamped the flowers on the cardstock pictured below.

The OSW background sheet below was created using the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Whisper White cardstock 8 1/2" x 11"
• Love & Care stamp set
• Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango ink

I will have a planner available with the cutting instructions for the OSW, card layer measurements and pictures of each card. 

Watch for my posting over the next few days.

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

A Special Card Workshop for the "Blessing in Your Life"

Bookmark Card Workshop

Saturday, August 27

10:00 - 12:30

My Home - Jasper, Alabama

Do you have a special person that you would like to tell "You are such a Blessing in my life" ?  The bookmarks you will be creating will have that exact sentiment.

We will be creating two of these combination magnetic bookmark and greeting card to express how you feel.   You will have a choice of using this bright cheery designer paper or a designer paper in fall colors.

Stampin' Up! Products that you will be using:

• Fine quality cardstock
• Beautiful Designer Series Paper
• Lace Ribbon Punch - a NEW product
• Fancy Flower Punch
• Posy Punch stamp set - an EXCLUSIVE hostess product
• Blessings from Heaven - a NEW stamp set
• Two Tags Sizzix die

No experience needed - complete guidance during workshop

Workshop Fee:  $10.00 (includes all supplies - bring your own adhesive).  Participants will receive the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Seating is limited - please EMAIL your reservation today!

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.

Summer Card Class - Saturday, June 25

I am offering a Summer Card Class tomorrow Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 am in my home.  You will have the option of making one card for $4, two cards for $7 and three cards for $10.00. 

If you live in or near Jasper, AL, contact me by clicking here to register for tomorrow's class.  Please bring your own adhesive. 

I have two participants and class is open for a total of five participants.  Come and enjoy a relaxing morning with fun and fellowship.

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

Birthdays Wishes - Part II

Personally, I like this card better than the one I posted on Sunday.  What do you think?

Stampin' Up! Products

• Muirfield Designer Series Paper
• Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point cardstock
• Pacific Point ink
• Blossom Petals punch (leaves)

For details and measurements, please see my June 12 post.

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