Praying for You - Using Card Maps

If you have followed my last three blog posts, I provided tips and pictures of how I tackle using card maps. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 1 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 3 3/4"
• Cut using die #5*
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x  3 3/4"
• Cut using die #5
• Scrap for 1 3/8" circle
• Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layers (cut 2) measure 2" x 3 3/8"
• Cut using die #6
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click, Print and Punch
• Click HERE for more information
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Circle 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" punches
• Dapper Denim ruched ribbon
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* Largest die is considered #1

Using Card Maps Series VI

Using Card Maps

 

What I have discovered in this series, "Using Card Maps", using coordinating pattern paper makes it so much easier.  That is why I LOVE STAMPIN' UP!

 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 2" x 3 1/2"
• Scrap for 2 1/8" circle
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Banner measures 1 3/4" x 3/4"
• Scrap for 2 3/8" circle
• Punch flowers from center
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1 1/2" x 4"
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 3 1/4"
• Tin of Cards stamp set
• Basic Black ink
• Circle dies (2 1/8" and 2 3/8")
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Dimensionals

Using Card Maps Pretty Petals Series - I

Today I begin a new Using Card Maps Series using the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!.  I created this card and ten other with measurements. If you would like the measurements of the additional ten cards, the PDF file is only $5.00. This is the perfect opportunity to use the designer paper that you have. *

This tutorial is FREE with your Stampin' Up! $25 or more order using the Host Code at the top right hand corner of the blog.

 

Take a look at my past Using Card Maps Series by clicking HERE.

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"
• Banner measures 3 1/2" x 1/2"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for scallop circle 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Banner measures 3 1/2" x 3/4"
• Banner (inside) measures 3 3/8" x 3/4"
• Scrap for sprig (cut 2)
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
• Banner (inside) measures 3 1/4" x 1/2'
• Scrap for circle 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• You Are My Anchor stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin - May 2018
• Old Olive ink
• Circle and scallop circle dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Black jewels
  

* This tutorial is only available through December 31, 2018.

Pocket Card Tutorial

I found eyelet thank you cards a few years ago and I purchased them just for the envelopes.  I couldn't pass up 40 envelopes for $2.00, could you?  This is the card I created using the eyelet thank you cards.

From this (the printed "thank you" is hid inside the pocket).

To this

I knew my blog followers would love to make a card similar to this.  Below are the instructions for your own Pocket Card using Stampin' Up! products only....voila!

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", score along 8 1/2" side at 4 1/4" and 7 1/4"
• Pocket card layer measures 4 5/8" x 4"
• Sahara Sand cardstock
• Pocket card layer measure 4 3/4" x 4 1/8"
• Real Red cardstock
• Strip on card base measures 5 1/2" x 1/4"
• Scraps for two flowers
• Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Top layer on card base measures 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Bottom layer on card base measures 5 1/2" x 3"
• Bitty Butterfly, Blossom, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle, Corner Rounder and Eyelet Border (retired) hand punches
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments*
• Printed on Whisper White cardstock
• Sticky Strip
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewel

* Crafts by Beth's Click, Print and Punch - Please view THIS posting for updated information about Crafts By Beth CPP sentiments.

Step 1

• Begin with a piece of cardstock measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4" and 7 1/4" along the 8 1/2" side
• Using any border punch, punch across the edge of nearest your scored 7 1/4" mark
• Using a corner rounder punch, punch the corners as indicated in the picture below

Step 2

• Using the corner rounder punch, punch one edge of the piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that measures 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Attach to card base
• Apply Sticky Strip as indicated below



• Remove Sticky Strip and close the card base. 

Step 3

• Apply adhesive to the DSP that measures 5 1/4" x 3"

• Apply adhesive to the eyelet punched flap and seal as indicated in this picture

• Attach the 5 1/2" x 1/4" strip

Step 4

• Use the corner rounder punch and punch out the top edge of Sahara Sand cardstock 4 3/4" x 4 1/8" piece and DSP 4 5/8" x 4" piece
• Attach the DSP to the Sahara Sand cardstock
• Attach embellishment using Dimensionals strategically placed to keep the flower to the outside of the card.

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
  
  

Boho Indigo Ferns and Flowers - Another Fabulous Friday

My sixteen different card designs using Stampin' Up!'s Boho Indigo Medley Designer Series Paper is now available.  The tutorial is FREE when you purchase $60 worth of Stampin' Up! products using my current Hostess Code located at the top right hand side of my blog.  The tutorial is also available for purchase for $10.95. For more information and to purchase the tutorial, click HERE. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 5 3/8" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Trim folded card to 5 3/8" x 4 1/16"
• 
  Card layer (inside) measures 5 3/8" x 4"
• Die cut using #1
• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Card layer measures 5" x 3 3/4"
• Die cut using #2 *
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 3/8" x 4"
• Die cut using #1 *
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4" (trimming needed)
• Scraps for ferns  (trimming needed)
• For added dimension, glue two layers together
  
• Boho Indigo Medley Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 1/8"
• Die cut using #3 *
• You can possible get to pieces of this DSP out of a 6" x 6" if you cut your layer to 4 5/8" x 3" and carefully place inside die
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"  (trimming needed)
• Embossed card layers measures 1 1/4" x 2 5/8" (cut 3)
• Die cut using #8 * 
• Stampin' Blends Light Daffodil Delight
• Boho Indigo dies
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Flower Trio punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals
• Placed between Night of Navy and Misty Moonlight cardstock layers

* Dies are number with #1 being the largest

Coordinating Acetate Gift Box

This card was inspired by a similar layout by Created by Kath found on Pinterest.

you can do this...

If you like this card, check out my Forever Greenery Series HERE

Stampin' Up! Products

• Soft Seafoam cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• I actually trim my folded card base to 4 1/16" x 5 7/16"
• Card layer (sentiment) measures 4" x 1 3/4"
• Cut using Stitched Rectangle die #2
• Cut using stitched curved die (non SU) refer to picture below
• Scrap for largest sprig
• Garden Green cardstock

• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #1 *
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sprig
• Pear Pizzazz cardstock
• Scrap for sprig
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #1
• Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 7/8"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #2 
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" 
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #2
• Die cut using stitched curved die refer to picture below
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Forever Fern stamp set
• Garden Green ink (used for all sprigs)
• Old Olive Stampin' Blend
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits and Forever Flourishing dies
• Stitched curved lines (non SU)
• Satin 1/4" ribbon
• Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed)
• Dimensionals
• Under Soft Sea Foam sentiment layer
• Mini Dimensionals
• Under right part of Pear Pizzazz sprig

* Stitched Rectangle Framelits are numbered starting with the largest being #1.

I was inspired by this card map

Eastern Well Wishes - Using Card Maps

If you have followed my last three blog posts HERE I provided tips and pictures of how I tackle using card maps.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Tranquil Tide cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for fern/sprig and 2 5/8" x circle
• Very Vanilla cardstock

• Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 1 15/16"
• Card layer measures 1 15/16" x 3 3/16"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for 2 3/8" circle
• Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1 13/16" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 1 13/16" x 1 13/16"
• Card layer measures 1 13/16" x 3 1/16
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Dandelion Wishes stamp set
• Dapper Denim ink
• Circle and Forever Flourishing dies
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

My Measure-it-Once Sample

Thinking of You Using a Card Map

When I just can't seem to create a card from scratch, I use card maps.  I used this card map by Create with Connie and Mary.  Using card maps can be a challenge, but the rewards (creating your own card) are worth it.  I give myself an F on this my first try.  But wait to you see my second card!




Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (folded)
• Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (retired)
  
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/4"
• Circle is cut from a 3 1/2" die
• Banner measures 3 5/8" x 5/8"
• Strip measures 4" x 3/4"
• Old Olive and Rose Red ink
• Curly Cute and Papillon Potpourri stamp sets
• Elegant Butterfly hand punch
• Basic Pearl Jewel
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Circle die 3 1/2"

Oh....I forgot to mention - this card took over 90 minutes to create.  Whatelse was I going to do on a rainy afternoon?

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I walked away from my desk and later decided I needed to give it another try.  This card was in dire need of an overhaul.  This card took less than 15 minutes.


Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (folded)
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 3" x 5 1/4"
• Scallop circle die 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Strip measures 3 7/8" x 7/8
• Rose Red cardstock
• Banner measures 3 7/8" x 7/8"
• Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5"
• Circle is cut from a 3 1/2" die
• Banner measures 3 5/8" x 5/8"
• Strip measures 3 3/4" x 3/4"
• Old Olive and Rose Red ink
• Curly Cute and Papillon Potpourri stamp sets
• Elegant Butterfly hand punch
• Basic Pearl Jewel
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Circle die 3 1/2"
• Scallop circle die 3 3/4"

Sympathy - Using Card Maps

Stampin' Up! Products

• Old Olive cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/8"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• I actually trim down folded card base to 4 1/16" x 5 3/8" 
• Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 5/8"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Framelits #2 *
• From center stamp and die cut leaf cluster
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Framelits #1 *
• From the center die cut using square stitched die (see tip below)
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"

• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Framelits #1 *
• Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x  3 1/4"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Framelits #3 *
• Flourishing Phrases and Forever Fern stamp sets
• Mossy Meadow and Old Olive inks
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Forever Flourishing dies
• Stitched square dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Under Old Olive layer and leaf sprig

* Dies are numbered beginning with the largest being #1

Tip

I use scrap cardstock to fill in the spaces that I die cut in the middle so the center doesn't sag.

As you can see, I changed up the layout from this card map.

Quick and Easy Card - Four Examples Using One Stamp Set, One DSP and Same Card Layout

Stampin' Up! Products

• Petal Pink cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
• This is my step-up layer
• Scrap for sentiment
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Poppy Parade cardstock

• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
  
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 3 1/8"
• Cut three strips measuring 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer measures 1/2" x 4"
• Beyond the Horizon stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin March 2022
• Sentiment die (non SU)
• White crochet thread
• Rhinestones
• Dimensionals

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Stampin' Up! Products - Card #2

• Highland Heather cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for butterfly and sentiment
• 
  Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for butterfly and sentiment mat
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 3 1/8"
• Cut strips each measuring 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
• Curly Cute stamp set
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Brilliant Butterflies dies
• Sentiment die (non SU)
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Dimensionals

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Stampin' Up! Products - Card #3

• Soft Succulent cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for dragonfly
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• 
  Evening Evergreen cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
  
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 3 1/8"
• Cut strips each measuring 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
• Dragonfly Garden and Express Yourself stamp sets
  
• Evening Evergreen ink
• Dragonflies and Pick a Banner punches
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dyed to match
• Dimensionals

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Stampin' Up! Products

• Pear Pizzazz cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Evening Evergreen cardstock
• Scrap for sprig
• Fresh Freesia cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
  
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 1/8"
• Cut strips measures 3 1/8" x 1 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Botanical Prints stamp set
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Beautiful Trees dies (sentiment)
• Itty Bitty Accents Punch
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dyed to match
• Dimensionals