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My Kiddie Birthday Card

April 28, 2024 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Kiddie Birthday Card using the Kiddin’ Around Bundle and the Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! I am pleased to see that the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set and the Kiddin’ Around Dies are carrying over to the new Catty! Yay!

I was honoured to be asked to present my colouring techniques using Stampin’ Blends to several demonstrators at a Stampin’ Up! Play Date. They asked me to demonstrate colouring people with Stampin’ Blends and the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set was perfect for this! I made several cards for the event, and this was one of them. I will include a link to my other cards at the end of this post.

The Details of My Kiddie Birthday Card

For this card, I decided to use the castle dies with the little girl from the stamp set and created a focal point with the Deckled Circle Dies.

I used the Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo for her skin, Basic Black for her hair, Fresh Freesia, and Daffodil Delight for her dress. I created a fold in the centre of her dress by adding a small Fresh Freesia triangle to add interest. To add texture to her hair, I left some white highlights which I then coloured with the bullet tip of the Light Basic Black. I find that the felt tip is always darker than the bullet tip, thus making it great to add a third tone. You could also use the Smoky Slate for that third tone. I used Light Smoky Slate and Light Fresh Freesia for her mouth.

For her paper with her sun drawing, I used Light Smoky Slate along the top under her hand, left side and bottom of the page. Next, I used the Color Lifter along the edges of Smoky Slate to soften the edge and push the ink back into the shadows of the paper. I let that dry before adding the Daffodil Delight since I wanted control of the ink and for it not to spread. Wink of Stella was added to the sun.

The sentiment was stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento and die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies. Next, the stars were stamped in Daffodil Delight for a tone-on-tone look and to add interest on the Daffodil Card Stock.

Finally, to match my DSP colour that I used, I went with Berry Burst Glimmer Specialty Paper for the flag and banner.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Iridescent Foil Gems on either side of my focal point.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Deckled Circle Dies (162286)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad (147094)

Paper: Thick Basic White (159229), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828), Berry Burst, Old Olive & White 12” x 12” Glimmer Specialty Paper (163769)

Accessories: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo (159462), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo (155518), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Wink of Stella (141897), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Thick Basic White:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Daffodil Delight:
- 5 ¼” x 4”
Basic White:
- Scraps (Castle and Sentiment)
- 2 ½” x 2” (for Girl)
Berry Burst Glimmer Specialty Paper:
- Scraps
Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper:
- 3” x 3”

More Information on My Kiddie Birthday Card

If you wish to learn more about my centre-step cards from my presentation, please click here or on the photo.

For more information on my colouring, here are some videos of my colouring techniques:

1 – Part: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

2 – Part: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

3 – Part: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

4 – Part: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

5 – Part: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

6 – Part: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

My Colouring Notes:
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

2024-26 In Color Bookmarks

April 16, 2024 18 Comments

Every year I am asked to create a Stampin’ Up! In Color bookmark file. So, I am sharing my 2024-26 In Color Bookmarks using my PDF file that I created for this purpose. When you download the PDF files print them with the fit to page setting in the Adobe Acrobat on Basic White. All files are at the end of this post including a French version, as well as the files for the 2023-25 In Colors from last year. Don’t you just love these pretty new In Colors!

Inks/Card Stock Bookmark

For this bookmark, I used the coffee drips stamp from the Latte Love Stamp Set to stamp my In Colors. Next, I die cut the coffee cups using the Latte Love Dies from the card stock. To balance out the coffee cups, I added the large size 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems.

Stampin’ Blends Markers/Card Stock Bookmark

For my next bookmark, I stamped in Memento Ink the flowers from the Lifetime of Love Stamp Set on Basic White. Using the Stampin’ Blends Markers (you could also use Stampin’ Write Markers), I coloured the flowers in the matching colours and used Old Olive Stampin’ Blends for the leaves. I used the matching Lifetime of Love Die to cut them out. Next, I die cut the leaf from the Lifetime of Love Die in the matching colours and tucked them behind the flowers. Finally, I add the smaller 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems.

Card Stock/Stampin’ Write Markers Bookmark

For this bookmark, I used the coffee beans and die cut cups from the Latte Love. I stamped in Memento the beans directly onto the bookmarks and coloured them with the Stampin’ Write Markers. I added the matching coffee cups and the smaller 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems to create them. For a finishing touch, I added some Shy Shamrock Bordered Ribbon.

Easy Card Stock Bookmarks

For my last set of bookmarks, I cut a ½” x 11” strip of card stock for each colour. I glue them directly to the print out before cropping the bookmarks down. I them cut them apart creating 5 bookmarks. Fast and easy!

Supplies for My 2024-26 In Color Bookmarks:

Stamps: Latte Love Bundle (163461), Lifetime of Love Bundle (162584)

Inks: Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad (163807), Petunia Pop Classic Stampin’ Pad (163811), Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Pad (163808), Summer Splash Classic Stampin’ Pad (163809), Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad (163810), Memento Ink (132708)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Summer Splash (163797), Peach Pie (163799), Pretty in Pink (163793), Shy Shamrock (163795), Petunia Pop (163801)

Accessories: 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781), Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (163824), Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (163825), Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (163827), Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (163828), Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (163826), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Shy Shamrock Bordered Ribbon (163787), 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers Assortment (163829)

For Further Information on My 2024-26 In Color Bookmarks:

2024-2026 In Color Bookmark File

English Version
French Version

2023-2025 In Color Bookmark File

For my post with further details on how I decorated my 2023-2025 Bookmarks, please click here.

English Version
French Version

Hope you like my 2024-26 In Color Bookmarks and find the file useful!

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards and projects, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards

March 19, 2024 4 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards using the Kiddin’ Around Bundle and the Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! I am pleased to see that the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set and the Kiddin’ Around Dies are carrying over to the new Catty! Yay!

I was honoured to be asked to present my colouring techniques using Stampin’ Blends to several demonstrators at a Stampin’ Up! Play Date that was organized this past weekend by my team leaders. They asked me to demonstrate colouring people with Stampin’ Blends and the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set was perfect for this!

The Details of My Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards

For my Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards, I thought it would be fun to use the same centre-step fun fold for all my cards with slight variations on decorating them. I only demonstrated the colouring of the little girl, but I decided to colour all the kiddies using the different Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends to give a good variation of skin tones for my presentation.

My Presentation Card

For the card that I presented, we used the Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo for her skin, Basic Black for her hair, Fresh Freesia, and Daffodil Delight for her dress. We created a fold in the centre of her dress by adding a small Fresh Freesia triangle to add interest. To add texture to her hair, we left some white highlights which we then coloured with the bullet tip of the Light Basic Black. I find that the felt tip is always darker than the bullet tip. Thus making it great to add a third tone. You could also use the Smoky Slate for that third tone. We used Light Smoky Slate and Light Fresh Freesia for her mouth.

A birthday card with a girl holding a drawing with a sun on it — My Presentation Card

For her paper with her sun drawing, we used Light Smoky Slate along the top under her hand, left side and bottom of the page. Next, we used the Color Lifter along the edges of Smoky Slate to soften the edge and push the ink back into the shadows of the paper. We let that dry before adding the Daffodil Delight since we wanted control of the ink and for it not to spread. We added Wink of Stella to the sun.

Close Up of Girl holding the drawing — Close Up of Girl

The Building of the Card

The sentiment was stamped in Fresh Freesia and die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies.

To make her pop from the card, the Berry Burst card stock was embossed with the Splatters Embossing Folder and placed behind her. Perfect for my arts and crafts theme.

Finally, to match my dress colour, I went with a Fresh Freesia card base and followed the measurements in the template that I have included at the bottom of this post.

As a finishing touch to all my cards, I added some Iridescent Foil Gems near the sentiment on each card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad (155611)

Paper: Fresh Freesia (155613), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Copper Clay (161721), Berry Burst (144243), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828)

Accessories: Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders (157980), Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo (159462), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo (155518), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Fresh Freesia:
- 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
- Scraps (Ball)
Berry Burst:
- 1 ½” x 4 1/8”
Daffodil Delight
- Scraps (Ball and Banner)
Copper Clay:
- Scrap (Building Block)
Basic White:
- Scrap (Stool and Sentiment)
Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper:
- 7/8” x 4 3/8” (2 pieces for sides)
- 7/8” x 4 3/8” (for green stripes)

My Sailors Card

For my next card, I went with three different skin tones to show the diversity of the Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends. I used Medium Combo for the girl, Medium Light for the baby and Medium Deep for the boy.

To achieve the curly hair for the boy, I coloured his hair in Light Basic Black. Once it was dry, I added Dark Basic Black with little “c” squiggles all over but left some of the Light Basic Black showing through. The shadows on his paper hat were achieved the same way with the Light Smoky Slate as the girl’s paper above.

This girl’s hair was done with the same method as the first girl that I presented.

The other Stampin’ Blends colours that I used on this card were pulled from the DSP. They consisted of were Pool Party, Azure Afternoon, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Freesia and Poppy Parade. Wink of Stella was added to the heart on the girl’s top.

For this card, I went with a Pool Party card base and used the dies from the Give It a Whirl Dies for the Basic White clouds on the side panels which I trimmed with my Paper Snips.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Give It a Whirl Dies (154336)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Pool Party (122924), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Azure Afternoon (161719), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828)

Accessories: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo (159462), Stampin’ Blends Medium Deep Combo (159461), Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo (159463), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo (155518), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo (154894), Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo (161672), Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo (154881), Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo (161682), Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo (154958), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

My Wizard Card

For my last card, I used the Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo for his skin tone.

To make his skin pop, I went with Lemon Lime Twist Blend Combo with Daffodil Delight for his hat and Azure Afternoon with Daffodil Delight for his robes. The bunny slippers were Smoky Slate with Fresh Freesia for the ears.

For this card, I went with a Lemon Lime Twist card base and used the castle dies that come in the Bundle to help ground my little guy. I thought that the DSP behind the castle looked like trees and gave the perfect backdrop to my castle.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Lemon Lime Twist (144245), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828)

Accessories: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo (158152), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo (161672), Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo (161682), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

More Information on My Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards

Side View of Centre-Step Card — Side View of My Kiddin’ Around Cards

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

To download a PDF of the Pop-Up Template, please click here or on the picture.

I hope you liked my Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards and will find the Centre-Step Template useful!

For more information on my colouring, here are some videos of my colouring techniques:

1 – Part: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

2 – Part: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

3 – Part: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

4 – Part: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

5 – Part: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

6 – Part: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

My Colouring Notes:
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Vintage Christmas Card

October 25, 2023 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Vintage Christmas Card using the Saint Nicholas Bundle by Stampin’ Up! which includes the Saint Nicholas Stamp Set and the Saint Nicholas Dies. My card was designed for a swap of the September-December 2023 Mini Catalogue.

The Details of My Vintage Christmas Card

For my card, I decided to make a vintage feel card since the Saint Nicholas is an old fashion Santa Claus. To achieve this feeling, I stamped Saint Nicholas on Very Vanilla card stock in Gray Granite Ink to give him a lighter, almost no-lines, look rather than the traditional Memento black that I usually use with my Stampin’ Blends. I have included some links at the end of this post with more Stampin’ Blends colouring tips.

My Colourings of Santa Claus — My Colourings of Saint Nicholas

Once Saint Nicholas was coloured with my Blends, I die cut him out with the matching Saint Nicholas Dies.

Next, I embossed the Crumb Cake card stock with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder and brushed Crumb Cake ink along the edges to give it a worn look. The sentiment was also brushed with Crumb Cake once it was stamped in Gray Granite and die cut out with the Countryside Corners Dies.

I loved the stockings and decided to create a DSP tag incorporating them and the sentiment. The tag was inspired by one of the cards in the catalogue. The catalogues are a great place for inspiration! Lol! I added a Real Red bow at the top of the tag to match my colour scheme.

A strip of music DSP with a Real Red matt helped to anchor my focal point. The final embellishments were a couple of gems from the Loose Holly Gems & Sequins.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Saint Nicholas Bundle (163859), Tailor Made Tags Dies (155563), Countryside Corners Dies (161471)

Inks: Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad (147118), Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad (147116)

Paper: Thick Very Vanilla (144237), Real Red (102482), Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper (161958)

Accessories: Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189), Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154899), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154903), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154843), Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack (159465), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Loose Holly Gems & Sequins (161981), Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack (160386), Blending Brushes (153611), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mulitpurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Close Up of Santa Claus — Close Up of Saint Nicholas

Measurements:

Thick Very Vanilla:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Real Red: (3 pieces)
- 5-3/8” x 4-1/8”
- 2-1/8” x 4”
- Scraps (Stockings)
Crumb Cake:
- 4” x 5 ¼”
Very Vanilla: (3 pieces)
- 2” x 3 ¾” (Saint Nicholas)
- 2-7/8” x 1-5/16” (Sentiment)
- Scraps (Stockings)
Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper: (2 pieces)
- 2” x 4”
- 2” 3-7/8” (Tag)

More Information on My Vintage Christmas Card:

For more of my Stampin’ Blends cards, please click here.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

How to Use Stampin’ Blends
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

Part 1: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

Part 2: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

Part 3: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

Part 4: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

Part 5: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

Part 6: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

No-Lines Technique Cards: My Cardinal Anniversary Card and My Cardinal Card

How to Create a Scene:https://youtu.be/6w4fkxgA9rg

Va Shopping Card

June 16, 2023 4 Comments

A Birthday card with a bakery and florist on a boulevard — Va Shopping Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Va Shopping Card using the Les Shoppes Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!

The Details of My Card

When I saw this Suite in the Annual Catty, this card immediately popped into my head! Lol! It’s a double Z fold card with the shops running along the cobbled Z part.

Open card displaying the boulevard — Open Z Fold Displayed

For my card, I decided to make a bakery since what is better for a birthday than a bakery filled with birthday cakes! The Let’s Go Shopping Photopolymer Stamp Set is so neat that you can interchange the stamps for a bakery, a bookshop, or a cafe! So, I coloured my bakery with my Stampin’ Blends to match the Les Shoppes Design Series Paper. I added a die cut awning to the window in matching colours to the bakery. I even popped it up with dimensionals so that it felt more 3D.

Since I was creating a boulevard of shops, I thought the die cut lamppost and bench would be fun accents without covering up the building in the background when the card was closed. The planter was also die cut out from the DSP, but you could stamp and colour it instead.

I used the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the Basic White as a background for my DSP building. You could leave it unbossed to write on.

I made this card for a swap and used the different buildings in the DSP. There were 19 cards in total. So, a lot of fussy cutting was done! Lol! Here are the 5 designs with the different buildings that suited my cards.

The sentiment was stamped in matching colours to the awning and die cut out.

The finishing touch was a scattering of Loose Silver Sequins that are included in the Collection.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Les Shoppes Suite Collection (161337)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708), Misty Moonlight (102283), Calypso Coral (147101)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Misty Moonlight (153118), Smoky Slate (131202), Pecan Pie (161717), Calypso Coral (122925), Les Shoppes 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (in Collection)

Accessories: Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600), Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (153108), Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154881), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (161674), Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154830), Loose Silver Sequins (in Collection), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight (2 pieces):
- 4 ¼” x 11” scored at 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
- Scrap for Awning
Basic White (3 pieces):
- 4” x 5 ¼”
- 2” x 2 ½”
- Scrap for Sentiment
Smoky Slate
- Scrap for Light Post
Pecan Pie:
- Scrap for Bench
Calypso Coral:
- Scrap for Awning
Les Shoppes 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (4 pieces):
- 4” x 2 ½”
- 11” x 1”: Scored at 5 ½” and 8 ¼”
- One of the shops
- Planter

More Information on My Va Shopping Cards

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Spec-Taco-Lar Card

June 8, 2023 2 Comments

A card with Mexican foods on it — My Spec-Taco-Lar Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Spec-Taco-Lar Card using the Taco Fiesta Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! I am so happy the Rays of Light Stamp Set carried over with the Taco Fiesta Stamp Set!

The Details of My Card

For my card, I decided to make a Floating Card by using the cute images from the Taco Fiesta Stamp Set! Once my pieces were coloured with my Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut, I arranged them close together on a piece of Basic White and pressed a piece of Glad Press’n Seal to hold them together. After die cutting the stitched circle, I was able to transfer the die cuts to my stitched circle with dimensionals behind each piece. After removing the Glad Press N Seal, every die cut was perfectly in place with the stitching from the die on the pieces along the edge. It meant a lot of colouring and fussy cutting, but I’m sure as you know, I love colouring! Lol!

A photo of the steps to make a floating card — Steps to Make Floating Card

Next, I embossed the Rays of Light Stamp Set in white on Granny Apple Green. I love how the rays spread out from my focal point really highlighting it!

Once the focal point was added to the card, I heat embossed the sentiment and die cut it out. I thought it would be fun to have a setting sun behind my cactus dude and sponged the die cut sun with my Blending Brushed to give it a bit of dimension.

I added some Pearl Hearts coloured with my Dark Poppy Parade Blend, but you could do the same with rhinestones or pearls.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Taco Fiesta Stamp Set (160732), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Rays of Light Stamp Set (158925)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708), VersaMark Ink (102283), So Saffron (147109)

Paper: Basic White (159276), So Saffron (146982), Granny Apple Green (146990), Poppy Parade (119793)

Accessories: Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154958), Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Small Blending Brushes (160518), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Heart Pearls (159190), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Glad Press’n Seal

Measurements:

So Saffron:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
- Scrap for Sun
Granny Apple Green:
- 4” x 5 ¼”
Basic White (2 pieces):
- 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”
- 5” x 5” (for stamped pieces before fussy cutting)
Poppy Parade:
- Scrap for sentiment

Close Up of the Mexican foods — Close Up of the Focal Point

More Information on My Spec-Taco-Lar Cards

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My Friends Forever Cards

March 23, 2023 Leave a comment

A floral card that says friends forever — My Friends Forever Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Friends Forever Cards using the Abigail Rose Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! with two different backgrounds.

I was honoured to be asked to present my colouring with Stampin’ Blends at a Playdate for fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. I presented my colouring several times so that I had enough roses to create multiple cards. I have included links to some videos at the end of this post that cover my colouring techniques, as well as the card that I used as my swap for the event.

The Details of My Cards

I had a lot of fun using my Stampin’ Blends to colour the rose from the Cottage Rose Stamp Set!

Card with a solid pink background — Card with Timeworn Type Embossing Folder

Both of my cards have the same layout. The only difference is that I used the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder for one and the Dots & Spots Die for the other card with the Petal Pink card stock. Which do you like best?

Card with holes in the pink background — Card with Spots & Dots Die

I decided to go with the journaling paper from the Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper since I didn’t want too much to detract from my focal point, but it still added interest. I used the largest stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies for my other piece of DSP. Since this pattern was a darker tone-on-tone, it made the coloured piece really pop without a lot of distraction.

The sentiment was heat embossed in white on Old Olive card stock and then fussy cut out with my Paper Snips.

A Petal Pink die cut floral piece was added behind the focal point adding interest to the journaling paper and balancing out the sentiment.

The Natural Finish Ribbon ran the width of the card grounding the focal point while adding interest. A scattering of Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels added sparkle to the card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Abigail Rose Suite Collection (159052), Dots & Spots Dies (159164), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), VersaMark ink (102283)

Paper: Very Vanilla Thick (144237), Petal Pink (146985), Basic White (159276), Old Olive (100702), Abigail Rose 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (in Suite)

Accessories: Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193), Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505), Natural Finish Ribbon (in Suite), Paper Snips (103579), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Heat Tool (129053), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Close Up of flower on front of card — Close Up of Cottage Rose

Measurements:

Very Vanilla Thick:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Petal Pink:
- 4” x 5 ¼”
- Scrap for flower die
Basic White:
- 3” x 3”
Old Olive:
- Scrap
Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (2 pieces):
- 3-1/8” x 3-1/8”
- 1 ½” x 5”

More Information on My Friends Forever Cards:

How to Use Stampin’ Blends
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

Part 1: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

Part 2: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

Part 3: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

Part 4: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

Part 5: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

Part 6: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

No-Lines Technique Cards: My Cardinal Anniversary Card and My Cardinal Card

How to Create a Scene: https://youtu.be/6w4fkxgA9rg

For more information on my Mini Slimline Rose Swap Card, please click here or on the photo.

A birthday card with a rose on it — Mini Slimline Rose Card

For more of my Stampin’ Blends cards, please click here.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

Oh, Happy Day Cards

March 16, 2023 Leave a comment

Two cards with a Rabbits flying a kites — Oh, Happy Day Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Oh, Happy Day Cards using the Rain or Shine Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I created two shaker cards. One was for a swap of the Mini Catalogue and the other was a faux-shaker card. Same design, but with different ways to make a shaker card.

The Details of My Cards

I had a lot of fun colouring this cute rabbit with my Stampin’ Blends! I coloured him with two different coloured shirts depending on the card. Once I finished colouring him, I die cut him out. Even though the bunny is splashing in a puddle on the stamp, the die just cuts him out making him more versatile. So, I decided that since he is bouncing with happiness that I would have him flying a kite.

My Swap Card Details

For my swap card, I made a traditional shaker card and used the kite die for my shaker part. Those Daisy Embellishments are so cute and perfect for a shaker! I backed my shaker part with a little DSP to add some visual interest.

One of the Cards with a ribbit flying a kite. the kite is a shaker. — My Swap Card

To get the placement of the kite, I placed my die cut bunny and DSP circle and the Balmy Blue where I wanted them and then positioned my kite die. Using a post-it note, I secured the DSP, and the kite die to the Balmy Blue and then ran it through my die cutting machine. Once that was done, I pulled part the pieces and embossed the Balmy Blue piece with the Into the Clouds Embossing Folder.

For the shaker part, I used a piece of window sheet that I adhered to the back of the Balmy Blue over the kite opening. Next, I used the foam adhesive strips and manipulated them around my kite. These strips are perfect for a shaker card and so easy to use!

Tip

Once the adhesive strip is down, rub the embossing buddy that comes in the Embossing Additions Tool Kit along the edges. This will help with static and keeps the shaker pieces from sticking to the adhesive.

Next, I added my shaker elements to the centre of the window sheet on the back. I removed the backing from the adhesive strip and secured the DSP over top. I added more strips to add dimension around the edges of the Balmy Blue so that the card would keep its shape. This part is adhered to the Old Olive card base.

Once that was done, it was just a matter of adhering all the elements in place. A Whisper White bow was added as the tail of the kite. A few daises were added to the sentiment and one beside the tree stump.

Faux Shaker Card Details

A faux shaker card is super easy to make and so fun! For my Faux Shaker Card, I embossed the Balmy Blue and adhered it to the Old Olive mat. Next, I adhered the DSP circle, the stump and one of the clouds to the Balmy Blue.

Second card that is a full shaker card — Faux Shaker Card

Taking a Medium clear envelope, I slid this piece into it. I added my daisy shaker elements to the front on the envelope and sealed it. Using liquid glue, I adhered the envelope to the Thick Basic White card base.

Next, I added the sentiment and the kite with liquid glue to the front on my card. The bunny and the remaining clouds are popped up. A few daisies were added to the sentiment. Easy peasy!

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Rain or Shine Suite Collection (160556), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Balmy Blue (147105)

Paper: Old Olive (100702), Balmy Blue (146982), Crumb Cake (120953), Basic White (159276), Basic White Thick (159229), Rain or Shine Specialty Designer Series Paper (in Suite), Window Sheets (142314)

Accessories: Loose Daisy Embellishments (in Suite), Into the Clouds Embossing Folder (159171), Whisper White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154830), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154884), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Clear Medium Envelopes (102619), Bone Folder (102300), Foam Adhesive Strips (141825), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Post-It Note

Measurements:

Old Olive:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” (card base for shaker)
- Or 5 ½” x 4 ¼” (card front for faux shaker)
Thick Basic White:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” (card base for faux shaker)
Balmy Blue:
- 4” x 5 ¼”
Crumb Cake:
- 1-3/8” x 7/8”
Basic White (3 pieces):
- 1-7/8” x 2-3/8” (Rabbit)
- 1-7/8” x 1-7/8” (Circle)
- 2 ½” x 2” (Clouds)
Rain or Shine Specialty Designer Series Paper:
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Circle)
- 2-7/8” x 1 ¾” (Kite for Faux Shaker)
- 2” x 3” (For shaker under kite)
Window Sheet:
- 2” x 3”

More Information on My Oh, Happy Day Cards:

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Wintery Christmas Barn

November 16, 2022 Leave a comment

Christmas Card with a Horse Sled infant of a Barn — My Wintery Christmas Barn

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Wintery Christmas Barn using the Christmas Barn Bundle by Stampin’ Up! which includes the Christmas Barn Stamp Set and the Barn Dies.

The Details of My Card

For my card, I decided to make a faux centre-step card to allow enough room for the barn to fit on the centre panel. I created my faux centre-step card using my template with all my measurements that I have included at the end of this post. Some die cut snowflake were added at the top of the centre panel to create some interest before adhering it to the card base. You could add DSP as another option.

Side View of Card — Side View Of Faux Centre-Panel Card

My Stampin’ Blends were used to colour the elements to create my winter wonderland scene. I have included some links to past colouring tutorials using Stampin’ Blends at the end of this post.

Once I die cut them out, I stamped the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler on the Basic White strip on the right side to allow room for the sled. I popped this piece up so that I could tuck in the barn and trees behind it. Before adding the sled, I trimmed the fence to fit and glued it in place.

Close Up of Barn on Card — Close Up of Barn

I thought the Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper was perfect with its large snowflakes to add to my winter wonderland theme and you can see it through the die cut snowflakes on the centre panel! All the embellishments needed was to add the Sparkle & Shine Sequins to create a flurry of more snowflakes!

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Christmas Barn Bundle (159749)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad (147083), Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad (147111), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Pool Party (122924), Soft Suede (115318), Smoky Slate (131202), Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper (159615)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154880), Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154890), Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154906), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Sparkle & Shine Sequins (158137), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

My Wintery Christmas Barn Card Standing Up

Measurements:

Pool Party: (2 pieces)
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” cut/scored according to template below
- 8 ½” x 3” cut/scored according to template below
Basic White: (5 pieces)
- Sentiment: 7/8” 5-3/8”
- Barn: 3 ½” x 2 ¼”
- Trees: 2 ½” x 1” (2 pieces)
- Sled: 2 ½” x 1”
Soft Suede:
- Scraps
Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper:
- 3” x 5 ¼”

More Information on My Wintery Christmas Barn:

Downloadable Faux Centre-Step Template

To download a PDF of the Faux Centre-Step Template, please click here or on the picture.

How to Use Stampin’ Blends
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

Part 1: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

Part 2: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

Part 3: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Sm ooth Colouring

Part 4: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

Part 5: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

Part 6: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

No-Lines Technique Cards: My Cardinal Anniversary Card and My Cardinal Card

How to Create a Scene: https://youtu.be/6w4fkxgA9rg

For more of my Stampin’ Blends cards, please click here.

To view my other Centre-Step cards, please click here.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

Mini Slimline Rose Card

October 12, 2022 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I was honoured to be asked to present my colouring with Stampin’ Blends at a Playdate during World Card Making Day for fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. I am sharing my Mini Slimline Rose Card from the WCMD using products from the Abigail Rose Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!

The Details of My Card

For my card, I decided to use the Cottage Rose Stamp Set since the artist has indicated where the shadows are with their line art. I thought it would be a good image for beginners. It also has two different areas that I could demonstrate the techniques of light-to-dark on the petals and dark-to-light on the leaves. I have included links to some videos at the end of this post that cover these techniques and more.

The Split Card Textures Dies were top of my list to buy when I saw them in the catty. I have seen a lot of cards made with them using the regular A2 (4 ¼” x 5 ½”) card base, but I thought a mini slimline card would be a fun alternative!

Mini slimline cards can come is different sizes to match your design/products. For instance, a 3” x 6” mini slimline is perfect for 6” x 6” paper packs. They also come in 3 ½” x 6” or 3 ½” x 6 ½”. They fit in No. 8 envelope (3-5/8” x 6 ½”) which you can pick up at any dollar store. For my card I choose 3 ½” x 6” since this size fitted the Split Card Textures Die well.

I love how the Split Card Textures Die allows the beautiful Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper to show through on one half of the card while allowing the rose to fit perfectly in the other corner! Some Petal Pink die cut flowers extend the focal point into the card. The Natural Finish Ribbon adds a nice backdrop for the sentiment. And a scattering of gems, one on the flower and two in the top right corner, tie in the colour scheme.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Abigail Rose Suite Collection (159052), Cottage Rose Bundle (159048) (Included in Collection), Split Card Textures Dies (159162), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Very Vanilla Thick (144237), Petal Pink (146985), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650), Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (159037) (Included in Collection)

Accessories: Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Elegant Faceted Gems (152464), Natural Finish Ribbon (159051) (Included the Collection), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

Very Vanilla Thick:
- 7” x 6” scored at 3 ½” on 7” side
Petal Pink:
- 3-3/8” x 6-7/8”
- Scrap for flower die
Old Olive:
- 3 ¼” x 5 ¾”
Very Vanilla:
- 3” x 3”
- Scrap for sentiment
Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper:
- 3 ¼” x 5 ¾”

More Information on My Mini Slimline Rose Card:

How to Use Stampin’ Blends
Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

Part 1: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

Part 2: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

Part 3: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

Part 4: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

Part 5: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

Part 6: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

No-Lines Technique Cards: My Cardinal Anniversary Card and My Cardinal Card

How to Create a Scene: https://youtu.be/6w4fkxgA9rg

For more of my Stampin’ Blends cards, please click here.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

For more of my cards, please join my Facebook Group or my Instagram.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

2022-24 In Color Bookmarks

April 14, 2022 9 Comments

Stampin' Up! 2022-24 In Color Bookmark — Stampin’ Up! 2022-24 In Color Bookmark

Every year I am asked to create a Stampin’ Up! In Color bookmark file. So, I am sharing my 2022-24 In Color Bookmarks using my Stampin’ Up! 2022-24 In Color Bookmark file that I created for this purpose. When you download the PDF files print them with the fit to page setting in the Adobe Acrobat on Basic White. All files are at the end of this post including a German and French version, as well as the files for the 2021-2023 In Colors from last year.

Inks and Cardstock Bookmark

For this bookmark, I kept it simple with just ink and cardstock. First, I stamped one of the leaves from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and then I used a die cut flower from the Penned Flower Dies.

2022-2024 In Color Stampin’ Write Bookmark

For my next bookmark, I stamped in Memento Ink the cluster of flowers from the Honeybee Home Stamp Set and coloured them in with the Stampin’ Write Markers. Next, I stamped the leaf from Uniquely Artistic Stamp Set. Finally, I die cut the heart with the Teacup Dies.

2022-24 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Bookmark — 2022-24 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers Bookmark

Tassel Bookmark

For my next bookmark, I thought it would be fun to create a tassel with the 2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine. I added 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots to the corresponding colours.

Glimmer Bookmark

For this bookmark, I wanted the gorgeous 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper to be front and centre. A simple, but wow bookmark!

Easy Card Stock Bookmarks

Supplies:

Stamps: Hand-Penned Petals (155070), Honeybee Home Bundle (157952), Uniquely Artistic (158935)

Dies: Brilliant Wings Dies (155523), Penned Flowers Dies (155557), Teacup Dies (160186)

Inks: Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad (159216), Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (159208), Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (159210), Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad (159212), Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad (159214), Memento Ink (132708)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Sweet Sorbet (159268), Parakeet Party (159259), Tahitian Tide (159261), Starry Sky (159263), Orchid Oasis (159267), 2022/2024 In Color Glimmer Paper (159246)

Accessories: 22-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186), 2022-24 In Color Baker’s Twine (159195), In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (159219), Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475)

For Further Information on My 2022-24 In Color Bookmarks:

2022-2024 In Color Bookmark File

English Version
German Version
French Version

2021-2023 In Color Bookmark File

For my post with further details on how I decorated my 2021-2023 Bookmarks, please click here.

English Version
German Version
French Version

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards and projects, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

Heartfelt Sunflower Wishes Card

March 10, 2022 10 Comments

A card with a Sunflower on it — Heartfelt Sunflower Wishes Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Heartfelt Sunflower Wishes Card using the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle by Stampin’ Up! This bundle is currently on sale for the March 2022 Savings Are in Bloom Sale. Check it out in my online store: https://www.stampinup.ca/products/celebrate-sunflowers-bundle-(english)?demoid=2103981.

The Details of My Card

For my card, I wanted to show my support for the Ukraine people. My heart bleeds for them and anyone who are affected by this war! So, I decided to create a sunflower card since it is their national flower. I also decided to use Bumblebee and Pacific Point as my card stock choices to reflect the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

To highlight the sunflowers, I stamped in Pacific Point the sky stamp from the Oceanfront Stamp Set a couple of times on the Basic White card stock. I love how it peeks out from the top die cut sunflower! Once that was done, I layered my pieces. The sentiment was heat embossed with white embossing powder and punched out with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. A scattering of epoxy shapes represents the “tears of the people” in my mind.

I have created several cards with this bundle in the past. I will include links to the cards at the bottom of this post. There is even a quick video on YouTube explaining the advanced colouring technique I used on the sunflower.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (154065), Oceanfront Stamp Set (157862), Lovely You Stamp Set (152525)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), VersaMark Ink (102283), Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad (147098)

Paper: Pacific Point (111350), Bumblebee (153077), Basic White (159276), Old Olive (100702)

Accessories: Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (152883), Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials (155567), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154881), Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154906), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Heat Tool (129053), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Close Up of the Coloured Sunflower on the card — Close Up of Coloured Sunflower on Card

Measurements:

Pacific Point: (2 pieces)
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored a 4 ¼”
- Scrap (sentiment)
Bumblebee: (2 pieces)
- 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”
- 3 5/16” x 3 ¼” (sunflower)
Old Olive: (3 pieces)
- Scraps (leaves – 3 pieces)
Basic White: (2 pieces)
- 3 ¾” x 5”
- 3 5/16” x 3 ¼” (sunflower)

More Information on my Heartfelt Sunflower Wishes Card:

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

For the other items on sale, please click here.

For the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

Let’s Celebrate You Card

Link to post: https://stampwithlaurie.com/lets-celebrate-you-card/

Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

My Congratulations Card

Link to post: https://stampwithlaurie.com/my-congratulations-card/

I’m sharing my card at the following challenges:

Color Hues-Special Double Challenge: Blue and Yellow

My Viking Love Valentine Card

February 2, 2022 2 Comments

A Viking Girl surrounded by hearts — Viking Love Valentine Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Viking Love Valentine Card using the Brave Vikings Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! My Hubby loves history and especially Vikings! He even has a Viking outfit with sword tor Society for Creative Anachronisms events. So, it was a given that I would get this stamp set as soon as I saw it.

The Details of My Card

For my card, I decided to use the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper that you can get for free with a qualifying hostess party. This paper is awesome! It has so many patterns for different occasions and seasons, and you get 48 sheets (4 each of 12 double-sided designs)! The colourful hearts are perfect for a Valentine card and the diagonal stripe paper matches those colours perfectly!

I used the Heart Punch Pack to punch out my DSP and matching scallop hearts. The little Poppy Parade stitched hearts are from the Give It a Whirl Dies. I scattered the hearts willy-nilly to mirror to the whimsey of the Stitched with Whimsey Die on the Basic White.

Once I stamped the Viking girl in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, I pulled out my Stampin’ Blends to colour her using the colours pulled from the DSP. I then fussy cut her out. I placed her on the card so that she is pointing at the sentiment like she is saying the words. A scattering of Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels adds a bit of sparkle to the card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Brave Vikings (157926), Stitched with Whimsey Dies (155314), Give It a Whirl Dies (154336)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Basic White (159276), Bermuda Bay (131197), Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (155426)

Accessories: Heart Punch Pack (151292), Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154958), Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (153105), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154922), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements:

Poppy Parade: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
- 2 Scallop Hearts: 2 3/16” x 2 1/8”
- Scraps for Stitched Heart Die
Bermuda Bay: 2 3/16” x 2 1/8”
Basic White (3 pieces):
- 5” x 3 ¾”
- 1 15/16” x 1 7/8”
- 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (Viking Girl)
Pattern Party Peach Designer Series Paper: 5 ¼” x 4”
- 1 15/16” x 1 7/8” (2 pieces)

More Information on My Viking Love Valentine Card:

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Welcome Fall Card

September 22, 2021 Leave a comment

Welcome Fall! Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I was honoured to have been asked to present my colouring using Stampin’ Blends at a playdate this past weekend for fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. So, I thought I would share my card and first YouTube video with you on the First Day of Fall. For My Welcome Fall Card, I used the Right Behind You Stamp Set and a ton of Stampin’ Blends including the Color Lifter which I used a lot in this video!

I mentioned another video and notes in my presentation. I have included those notes and several videos from that presentation at the end of this post for your reference.

For my card, I stamp multiple times the girls riding the bicycle in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on my Stamparatus to get a good coverage of ink on their pants. Next, I lightly drew in as a guide a simple scene with a sidewalk, a tree, some hills, and clouds. Once I did that, I started my colouring. Here is my very first YouTube video so that you can follow along:

YouTube Video of How to Create a Scene With Stampin’ Blends

Stampin’ Blends:

Skin: Ivory/Petal Pink Dark
Ponytail Girl’s Hair: Crumb Cake Light/Dark
Sweater: Cajun Craze Light/Dark
Second Girl’s Hair: Soft Suede Light/Dark/Mango Melody Dark
Shirt: Cherry Cobbler Light/ Dark
Sidewalk/Clouds: Gray Granite Light/Dark/Color Lifter
Sky: Balmy Blue Light/Dark/Color Lifter
Grass: Old Olive Light/Dark/ Mossy Meadow Light/Dark
Tree Trunk: Soft Suede Light/Dark
Leaves: Cherry Cobbler Light/Dark
Cajun Craze Light/Dark
Old Olive Light/Dark
Mossy Meadow Light/Dark
Mango Melody Dark

Supplies:

Stamp: Right Behind You Cling Stamp Set (155790

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Cherry Cobbler (119685)

Accessories: Stamparatus (146276), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154922), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Balmy Blue Stampin’Blends Combo Pack (154830), Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154906), Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154886), Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154880), Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154879), Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154890), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:

Cherry Cobbler: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”

Close Up of my Card — Close Up of The Stamped Girls on my Card

More Information on My Welcome Fall Card:

To watch my YouTube video of my presentation on how to create a scene with Stampin’ Blends:
https://youtu.be/6w4fkxgA9rg

How to Use Stampin’ Blends
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

Part 1: Whiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

Part 2: Country Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

Part 3: Beautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

Part 4: Let’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

Part 5: So Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

Part 6: Let’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

No-Lines Technique Cards: My Cardinal Anniversary Card and My Cardinal Card

For more of my Stampin’ Blends cards, please click here.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store

My Twisty Thank You Card

August 10, 2021 2 Comments

My Card Front — My Twisty Thank You Card

Hello Crafty Friends! I am excited to share My Twisty Thank You Card that I made using the beautiful Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! I made a similar card at a retreat and thought that it would be a perfect way to showcase this gorgeous DSP while providing an interactive fun fold!

Don’t you just love that when you open the card you get the first set of sentiments and then you keep opening and the sentiments flip to see the other side of them. When the card is fully open, you get all three sentiments displayed.

My Twisty Thank You Card in Action

The Details of My Card

For my card, I used the Hand-Penned Petals Bundle which includes the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and the matching Penned Flowers Dies by Stampin’ Up! Since I needed 3 sentiments that went together, I used the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set as well. I have included my Twisty Card Template that you can download at the end of this post.

The Front of My Card

I stamped the colours of Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, Daffodil Delight and Blushing Bride for my flowers which matched the DSP and die cut them out with the matching dies. The Daffodil Delight piece of DSP helped to give a pop of colour to draw the eyes to the stamped flowers. I die cut the tag from the DSP as well. Love the Tailor Made Tags! They are so versatile! For my ribbon, I wanted it to match the colours of my card. So, I used my Dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend to colour the ribbon. This is a great way to add matching accents to your card!

Tip for using Markers on Ribbon — Tip for Colouring Ribbon with Stampin’ Blends

I found that the DSP is quite busy. So, to make my focal point stand out, I added a Basic White scallop cut piece underneath it to help ground it. A couple of Highland Heather pearls and a Mint Macaron Genial Gem tie in the colours of my card.

Inside of My Card

For the inside of my card, I added two of the neutral simple patterns to the inside folds and then attached the sentiment. I made sure that as you flip it, the sentiments made sense: “For a true friend” “You are an inspiration” Thank you for your kindness”. I added some DSP to the back of the sentiment pieces since you see the backs as they flip. Tip: adhere top and bottom sentiment pieces and then the middle to get even placement between the pieces.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Hand-Penned Petals Bundle (155492), Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set (154411), Tailor Made Tags Dies (155563), Scalloped Contours Dies (155560)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad (147103), Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad (147106), Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad (147094), Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad (147100)

Paper: Highland Heather (146986), Daffodil Delight (119683), Basic White (159276), Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper (158420)

Accessories: Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Genial Gems (155500), Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154887), Pastel Pearls (154571), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

Basic White: 5 ½” x 11” scored at 4 ¼”, 5 ½” and 6 ¾”
Highland Heather: 4” x 5 ¼”
Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper: 3 ¾” x 5”
- 1” x 3 ¾” (Daffodil Delight DSP)
- 4” x 2” (Tag)
- 1” x 5 ¼” (2 pieces)
- 1 ¼” x 2 ¾” (3 pieces)
Basic White: 1 ¼” x 2 ¾” (3 pieces)
- 3 ¼” x 4 ½” (Scalloped Contours Die)
- 2 ¾” x 3 ½” (Penned Flowers Dies)
Daffodil Delight: 1 ½” x 3” (3 pieces)
Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon: 5”

Inside of Card — Sentiments Displayed When Card is Fully Opened

More Information on My Twisty Thank You Card:

Twisty Fold Template:

Hope you like my Twisty Thank You Card.

To download the Twisty Fold Template, please click here or on the image above.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.