Hand-Penned Thank You

If you like this card, check out my Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper twelve-card tutorial HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Card base measurse 5 3/8" x 8"
• Scored at 4"
• Sentiment mat measures 3" x 1"
• Die cut using #11*
• 
  Scrap for circle (approx. 2 1/8")
  
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Die cut using #1
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 7/8"
• Trim as needed
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measurse 2 7/8" x 3/4"
• Die cut using #12
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Die cut using #1
• Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measurs 4 7/8" x 3 1/2"
• Die cut using #2
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 7/8"
• Trim as needed
• Hand-Penned Petals and Insipired Thoughts stamp set
• Layering Circles, Penned Flowers and Stitched Rectangle  dies
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Mint Macaron, Misty Moonlight and So Saffron
• Wink of Stella Clear
• White Baker's Twine or crochet thread
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* Dies are numbered with the largest being #1

Something for Everything Alternative I

Something for Everything Paper Pumpkin December 2019 Kit

• Flower/Terracotta Tile card base
• Cut card in half 
• Cut flowered cardstock in half 2 3/4" x 4 1/4"

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 8" x 5 3/8" *
• Scored at 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/8"
• Dusty Durango or Terracotta Tile cardstock (cut from above)
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Emboss using Petals Burst embossing folder
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Die #1
• Old Olive cardstock
• Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/2"
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Die #3
• Flowered cardstock from kit
• Die cut using Stitched Rectangle Die #4
• Polka dot envelope from kit
• Card layer (inside) measurs 5 1/8" x 1/2"


• Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" or use die cut piece in kit
• Die cut using 2 5/8" circle die
• Something for Everything stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin December 2019
• Terracotta Tile ink
• Layering Circles and Stitched Rectangle dies
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Petals Burst embossing folder
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

* I cut the card base differently because it fits better with the stitched dies.

I was inspired by Angela's YouTube video HERE

Beauty of the Earth - Using Card Maps

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White 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
• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
• Frugal tip: Die cut oval from this piece
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
  
• Cinnamon Cider cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Card layer before crimping measures 4 3/8" x 3/8"
• Crimp and flatten slightly
• Use liquid glue or strong adhesive to attached to card
• Trim to fit
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Scrap for oval die cut
• Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3"
• By using 3" strips from 12" x 12" DSP you get more cards from each sheet
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Inspired Thoughts stamp set
• Mossy Meadow  ink
• Layering Oval and Wreath Builder dies
• Dimensionals

FREE INSTRUCTIONS Three Examples Using One Sentiment Stamp Set, One DSP and Same Card Layout

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Highland Heather cardstock
• 
  Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Crimped layer measures 5" x 3/8"
• Flatten slightly
• Use Tear & Tape to adhere to card layers
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Special Moments stamp set
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Crimper
• Rhinestones
• Dimensionals

Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Special Moments stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Sequins
• Dimensionals

Stampin' Up! Products

• Petal Pink cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Flirty Flamingo cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  
• Card layer measures 4" x 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Dragonfly Garden and Special Moments stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Dragonflies punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals
• Dimensionals

FREE Diagram Available - Note Card Series - Card #4

A diagram with pictures and with measurements is FREE when you follow these exact steps. It's pretty simple, follow the steps and I will email you the layout. Any email requesting the file before completing Steps 1 and 2 will not receive a reply. Thank you for understanding.

1. SUBSCRIBE to my blog if you are not already a subscriber
2. Post a comment ON THIS BLOG POST. Click on the "Post a Comment" link at the bottom of this post.
3. EMAIL me requesting the Stitched Rectangle Card Layout.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" (notice width change)
• Scored at 3 3/8"
• Basic White (BW)
• Scrap for butterfly
• Cardstock - this is used as a temporary guide when attaching frame
• Die cut a piece using die #5 - Template #1
• Pool Party cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" (very little waste)
• Cut using dies #3 and #5 nested together
• Using the center cut out
• Cut using dies #6 and #8 nested together
• Save center scrap and label Template #2
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4" to cover card base
• Cut using die #2
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Dies are numbered with #1 being the largest

IMPORTANT: Using Stitched Rectangle Dies - Stampin' Up! and Sizzix departed their friendship sometime between 2019-2020 Catalog and 2021-2022 Catalog. That is when Stampin' Up! started to sell their own "Stitched Rectangle Dies". The dies I own are made by Sizzix and have the item number 148551 stamped into dies. If your set has the item number 151820 or does not have a item number stamped into the die, your dies my differ slightly in size. I don't own both sets so I can't compare the two. To make a long story short, your dies might not be the exact same size as mine and therefore my measurements may differ.

FREEBIE! Boho Indigo Medley Designer Series Paper Tutorial Series - Card #18

This is my EIGHTEENTH card design using 1/2 the pack of Stampin' Up!'s Boho Indigo Medley Designer Series Paper My tutorial is now available.  I made two cards for each eighteen designers for a total of 36 cards from 1/2 pack of the DSP. The instructions and picture of this card are FREE without purchasing the tutorial.

The sixteen-card 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. 

Card 1 and Card 2

Stampin' Up! Products

Two Versions - card layers are the same unless noted 

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for vase (Card 1)
• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Card layer measure 1 5/8" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Scrap for sprig (Card 1)
• Scrap for butterfly (Card 2)
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Scrap for ferns (Card 1)
• Boho Indigo Medley Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 5 1/2"
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  
• Boho Vases (Card 1) and Simply Succulents stamp sets
• Night of Navy ink
• Boho Indigo (Card 1) and Brilliant Wings (Card 2) dies
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals
• Card 1 only

Using Card Maps Tip #2

It can be challenging to come up with new card styles. The best way I find is to take Card Maps, also known as Card Layouts and without hesitation…..and simple cut your BEAUTIFUL Designer Series Paper.  GASP!

When I first began using card maps I had to make different sized layers with paper.  I began keeping those layers and this has made card making so much easier.  Here is a picture of my MESSY card 

layers.

CASEing - A Simple Tutorial

When I saw this card online (created by a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator named Claire), I knew it would be perfect for my Card Mission for the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Jasper.

When I find a card online that I like, recreating the card can take some time and possibly waste of precious cardstock.  I use a very simple method to recreate the card.  Using inexpensive cardstock, I cut the cardstock layers to the size I think will work for the card.  I write the width and height on each piece cardstock and keep them as templates in a folder. It is so much easier to take the different size card templates I created (from my folder) to more accurately "guess" each card layer size.  Time Saver AND Paper Saver! 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lavender Lace cardstock

• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock
• Layer measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
• Strip measures 1 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Strip measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Layer measures 3 1/2" x 3"
• Fresh Vintage Stamp set
• Lavender Lace and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers
• Scallop Circle and 1 1/4" x 1 3/8" Circle punches
• Designer Jewels - Black Flourish

Other Products

• Sentiments were created on my computer and printed on Whisper White cardstock and punched out

I also did the same card using Ballet Blue cardstock.  This time, I added a slight change - on the Old Olive strip (1 1/4" x 4 1/4") I stamped the image using Old Olive ink.  I also placed the sentiment layers at the bottom edge. Dimensionals were placed under the scallop circle punch.


*CASE means Copy and Share Everything. 

I have also used various software programs to create my layer templates.  One program you can use is Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio.  I have more experience using Microsoft products and have used Microsoft Publisher to create my layer templates.  For those who are not familiar with Publisher, the simple cardstock layer template mentioned above is all you need to save time and money.

Mini Me - Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial

Introducing my Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial! - Big things come in small packages!

Do you have note card envelopes that you want to use up? At PIZZAZZ to your note card with my Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial.  My sister gifted me extra invitation envelopes and three weeks later, I finished creating ten ELEVEN fun fold cards using small card basis. The envelope size for the cards is known as an A1 envelope. These are the same envelopes included in Stampin' Up!'s Note Cards and Envelopes - 5 1/8" x 3 5/8". Some of my fun folds use larger card bases than those of SU's Note Cards and Envelopes.  

This tutorial includes the following for ten fun folds

• Measurements
• Photos
• Diagrams for score and cutting for each card
• Most diagrams are to scale making it easier to having sized cards to refer to.

This tutorial was created to make smaller versions of the FUN fun folds you've seen on Pinterest and YouTube. I created this tutorial to you to WOW the recipient - Big things come in small packages! Use what you have in your craft studio, including different cardstock, paper, dies, punches and embellishments.

My tutorials are always available for FREE when you making a $60.00 Stampin' Up! purchase from me, using my Hostess Code. This tutorial is also available for purchase for $14.95, Buy It Now link below.

Card #1 - Wrap Around Fun Fold

Card #2 - Tower Fun Fold

Card #3 - Bookbinding Fun Fold Card 

Card #4 - Bookbinding Fun Fold

Card #5 - Modified Gatefold 

Card #6 - Angled Fun Fold

Card #7 - Bridge Fun Fold 

Card #8 - Z Fold

Card #9 - Easel Fun Fold

Card #10 - Corner Fun Fold

Card #11 - Diamond Tuck-In Fun Fold

 

Classy & Easy Succulents

Do you have retired cardstock in your craft room that you do not have coordinating Designer Series Paper to go with it?  This is the card for you!  Warning....this card uses 1 1/4 piece of cardstock and 1/2 piece of Whisper White cardstock.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Peekaboo Peach cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• I actually trim my folded card base to 4 1/16" x 5 7/16"
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Die cut using #1 *
• 
  Adhere to card base
  
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 1/2"
• Nest #3 and #5 together and die cut
• Card layer measure 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Die cut using Potting Succulents die **
• Scrap for sentiment
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/4"
• Die cut using # 4
• (Optional) emboss using Petals Burst embossing folder 
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 13/16" x 5 3/16"
• Simply Succulents stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Potted Succulents dies
• Dimensionals 

* Dies are numbered beginning with the largest identified as #1

** The die is larger than this cardstock layer, this is to save paper.

Apply adhesive just inside the center frame

Fold back as shown and trim off excess

Apply Tear & Tape or liquid glue

Attach embossed piece of cardstock

Best Dad Ever - Joy Fold Card

Sometimes it takes me awhile to come up with a card.  Most times, I do end up wasting paper.  Even though this is frustrating, I find that the end result is worth the few pennies of cardstock.  This masculine card is a Joy Fold Card.  If you look at the picture you will see that there is a smaller card centered in the middle of the main card base.  I used a Hodgepodge Hardware to hold the smaller card closed.  The picture on the bottom shows the smaller card opened.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sahara Sand card base
• Main card - 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" (scored at 5 1/2") 
• Smaller card - 3" x 8" (scored at 4")
• Layering Chocolate Chip cardstock
• Main card inside measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Main card left side measures 2 3/4" x 4"
• Smaller card measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" (cut two)
• To the Nines Speciality Designer Series Paper
• Main card inside measures 5" x 3 3/4"
• Main card left side measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• Smaller card front layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow and Sahara Sand cardstock*
• Best Dad Ever and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets
• Versamark ink
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Chocolate Chip ink
• Decorative Label and Word Window punches
• Dimensionals
• Hodgepodge hardware

*I stamped in Versamark using the tie stamp (from the Best Dave Ever stamp set) onto cardstock, applied clear embossing powder and used a heat gun to set the embossing powder.  I then hand cut the ties out and used Dimensionals to attach them to the front of the card.

This card is available for purchase from me for $5.00 plus $1.25 shipping through Paypal.  Currently the card has Happy Father's Day; however, I can change it to Happy Birthday or Thinking of You.  If you wish to purchase this card, please email me.

Note Card Series - Card #4

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" (notice width change)
• Scored at 3 3/8"
• Basic White (BW)
• Scrap for butterfly
• Cardstock - this is used as a temporary guide when attaching frame
• Die cut a piece using die #5 - Template #1
• Pool Party cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" (very little waste)
• Cut using dies #3 and #5 nested together
• Using the center cut out
• Cut using dies #6 and #8 nested together
• Save center scrap and label Template #2
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4" to cover card base
• Cut using die #2
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stitched Rectangle Framelits
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Dies are numbered with #1 being the largest

IMPORTANT: Using Stitched Rectangle Dies - Stampin' Up! and Sizzix departed their friendship sometime between 2019-2020 Catalog and 2021-2022 Catalog. That is when Stampin' Up! started to sell their own "Stitched Rectangle Dies". The dies I own are made by Sizzix and have the item number 148551 stamped into dies. If your set has the item number 151820 or does not have a item number stamped into the die, your dies my differ slightly in size. I don't own both sets so I can't compare the two. To make a long story short, your dies might not be the exact same size as mine and therefore my measurements may differ.

Houndstooth Embossed Card

Inspired by a card designed by Sherrie Barron, I created this card.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Riding Hood Red cardbase is 5 1/4" x 8" and then folded
• Whisper White cardstock is cut at 4 1/4" x 2 1/8"
• Night & Day Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP) is cut at 3 7/8" x 1 1/2"
• Scallop Trim Border punch
• Riding Hood Red butterfly is cut using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit die
• Happy Birthday (from the Well Scripted stamp set) is stamped in Basic Black
• 3/16" Corner Rounder punch
• Mini Glue Dots

Other Products

• Ribbon
• Houndstooth embossing folder

Directions

1. The card front only is embossed using a houndstooth embossing folder.  A typical folded cardbase measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"; however, the embossing folder only accommodates 5 1/4" x 4".  That is one of the benefits of purchasing Stampin' Up! embossing folders, they are designed to emboss the entire card front of a 5 1/2" x 4" folded cardbase.
2. Top layers - Whisper White cardstock is first cut at 4 1/4” x 2 1/8".  Using the Scallop Trim Border punch, I punched one side and then trimmed it down to 3 7/8" x 2 1/8" so that the punched border is centered perfectly.  I am bit of a perfectionist.
3. Stamp Happy Birthday in the upper left hand corner
4. Apply adhesive to the wrong side/bottom edge only of your Whisper White stamped piece.  Attached this piece to the DSP; exposing 3/4" of the DSP
5. Round all four corners using the corner rounder punch
6. Using your favorite method*, tie a knot in the ribbon and wrap it around
7. Apply adhesive to the back of these layers and affix it to your card base
8. Add a glue dot to the back of the butterfly and affix on card.

*Tying ribbon can be challenging.  I recently discovered two great videos on tying knots and bows.  Darlene created two fantastic videos showing different ways of tying ribbon.  You can view her videos here.  Please take the time to comment on Darlene's blog to show your appreciation of her sharing her talents with you.

Sending Love & Kindness

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black card base
• From Paper Pumpkin Feb 2019
• Fresh Fig cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Cut using rectangle die #1
• Card layer 3" x 1 5/8"
• Cut two using rectangle die #7
• Card layer (inside) die cut using rectangle die #1
• Scraps for flowers
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Scraps for sprigs
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (sentiment) measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Cut using rectangle die #8
• Card layer (inside) die cut using rectangle die #2
• Succulents picture
• Use rectangle die #2 and cut a card front
• Use rectangle die #7 and cut a section 
• Climbing Roses stamp set
• Fresh Fig ink
• Stitched Rectangle Die Framelits
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Introducing the Tower Card

A great friend of mine asked me if I had ever seen a Tower Card.  She included pictures of cards she created in her email and boom....off I went to my craft room.  Thank you Donna for the inspiration!

I decided to create a template which took me HOURS!  Link is provided below. There are several YouTube videos out there, just hop on over there and see for yourself. I added one important step that helped me fold the card in the correct manner. My first card wasn't folded correctly that is why I created an additional four score lines in the card base. I highly suggest you make a sample or two.

The tutorial is FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code. My tutorial is also available for $3.95.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Seaside Spray cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
• See tutorial
• Scrap for flowers and sprig
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layers (sides) measure 3/4" x 5 1/4" (cut two)
• Card layers measure 4" x 3/4" (cut two)
• Card layers measure 2" x 3/4" (cut two)
• Card layer measures 4" x 1 1/4" (cut one)
  
• Card layer (center) measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Card layer (back) measures 2" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for flower center and sprigs
• Rococo Rose cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
• Card layer (back) measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Apply a strip of Tear & Tape
• Do not attach until personal message is written
• Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper
• Card layers (sides) measure 5/8" x 5 1/8" (cut two)
• Card layers measure 3 7/8" x 5/8" (cut two)
• Card layers measure 1 7/8" x 5/8" (cut two)
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/8" (cut one)
• OR - see below for pattern continuity
• Spring is in the Air stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin April 2016
• Night of Navy and Rococo Rose inks
• Blender Pen
• Botanical Builder Framelits
• Boho Indigo Medley dies
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* * * *

For pattern continuity begin with a piece that measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8". You will have a sliver left over.

Starting from bottom cut the layers in this order.

1. Cut a piece measuring 5/8" x 3 7/8"
2. Cut a piece measuring 5/8" x 3 7/8"
• Cut 1" off each end, final result 5/8" x 1 7/8"
3. Cut a piece measures 1 1/8" x 3 7/8"
4. Cut a piece measuring 5/8" x 3 7/8"
• Cut 1" off each end, final result 5/8" x 1 7/8"
5. Cut a piece measuring 5/8" x 3 7/8"