Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Happy Easter Bunny Card using the Easter Bunny Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Cards
For my cards, I thought it would be fun to create a scene with the Easter Bunny peeking through the leaves from the Around the Bend Dies as he’s hiding his Easter eggs!
The Into the Clouds Embossing Folder created the perfect sky for my scene with a die cut white cloud adding some interest.
I decided to use the Parakeet Party In Color DSP as my grass and leaves using the Around the Bend Die. A scattering of die cut flowers were used to add colour and highlight the sentiment which was die cut from the Pretty Pillowbox Dies.
The bunny was stamped in black on Basic White showing that you don’t always need to color it to make it stand out.
A couple of Brass Butterflies were added to complete my scene.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Easter Bunny Stamp Set (160272), Around the Bend Dies (160649), Give It a Whirl Dies (154336), Pretty Pillow Box Dies (156321)
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Balmy Blue (147105)
Paper: Basic White Thick (159229), Balmy Blue (146982), Basic White (159276), Flirty Flamingo (141416), Petal Pink (146985), In Color 2022–2024 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (159253)
Accessories: Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136), Into the Clouds Embossing Folder (159171), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of the Easter Bunny Stamp
Measurements:
Basic White Thick:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Balmy Blue:
4” x 5 ¼”
Basic White (3 pieces):
2 ¼” x 2-1/8”
2” x 1 ¼”
Scrap for sentiment
Flirty Flamingo:
Scrap
Petal Pink:
Scrap
In Color 2022–2024 Designer Series Paper:
5 ¼” x 3 ½”
More Information on My Happy Easter Bunny Card:
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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 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 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)
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.
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.
Close Up of Rabbit
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.
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
Close Up of Rabbit on Faux Shaker Card
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:
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Picturesque Hello Card using the Picturesque Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! I had a lot of fun playing with this stamp set that I made three cards all with slight variations. One is a gate fold card, another an easel card, and the third is a regular card.
The Details of My Gate Fold Card
I needed to create a swap and decided that I would use the Picturesque Stamp Set for it and create a gate fold card. Give the set some love since there wasn’t a lot of cards out there using it and I always need more masculine card!
I decided this stamp set would be perfect with the Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper to create an outdoorsy masculine theme. It is currently free during Sale-a-Bration!
I went with one flap larger than the other since I wanted to show off the DSP. The Into the Clouds Embossing Folder created some interest on the smaller flap while lightening my card up. It also helped to balance the sentiment cluster.
Close Up of Focal Point on my Card
For my stamped image, I used several colours to represent a sunset over a nature scene. The Coastal Cabana and Mango Melody were both stamped off once before stamping on the Basic White. For the sky, I decided to use the Oceanfront Stamp Set to give it a painted feel, but you could use the water stamp from the Picturesque Stamp Set instead.
Once everything was stamped, I used the largest stitched square from the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut it out and matted it with Starry Sky card stock.
Next, I wound some linen thread twice around my focal point and tied it in a knot on the opposite side from the sentiment cluster. The die cut tree was from the Majestic Mountain Dies and I thought it added to my outdoorsy theme and balanced the stamped tree on my focal point.
I stamped the sentiment in Starry Sky and used the arrow die from the All That Dies. I loved how it pointed into the scene while creating a base for the sticker and tree.
Those Enamel Sticker Icons are so neat! I went with the tree icon on my swaps since it went well with the die cut tree and my outdoorsy theme. The finishing touch was three Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots.
The Details for My Other Cards
For the Easel card, I decided to give it a distressed look by using my scissors to run along the edges of everything. I even folded down a corner of the DSP so that the Garden Green back can be seen.
Easel Card Closed
I loved the encouraging sentiment and decided to use it for the inside as a stopper so that the easel could stand up.
Easel Card Opened
The full card was stamped the same way, but I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to die cut the focal point and mat out. I also used the compass from the Enamel Sticker Icons.
Regular Card Base
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Picturesque Stamp Set (160511), Majestic Mountain Dies (151608), All That Dies (159078), Oceanfront Stamp Set (157862), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820)
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Best Wishes Birthday Card using the Wisteria Wishes Bundle by Stampin’ Up! For my card, I decided to create a birthday card, but this card could also be used for a wedding or an anniversary.
The Details of My Card
Wisteria comes in all different colours, but I just love wisteria in different tones of purples! So, it was a given that I would use Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather for mine.
I decided to create several layers to build up to the wisteria focal point. The Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder created a nice blank background while creating a bit of interest. The beautiful filigree die from the Fancy Frames Dies added to the delicateness of my wisteria and guided the eye to my focal point.
My wisteria needed a background to separate it from the filigree frame. So, the largest of the Tailor Made Tags was perfect. I die cut it twice using Basic White and the script sheet from the Vellum Layering Designs. I wanted the tag to be popped up and by adding the Basic White behind the vellum, it made it sturdy enough to do so.
Tip: to add glue to vellum so that you do not see it, use a Silicone Craft Sheet with a sponge and dab liquid glue onto the back.
Vellum and Liquid Glue Tip
The sentiment was heat embossed in white on a flag from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
For embellishments, I added some Linen Thread and a scattering of Opal Rounds.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Wisteria Wishes Bundle (158860), Fancy Frames Dies (159176), Tailor Made Tags Dies (155563), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)
Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283)
Paper: Gorgeous Grape (146987), Highland Heather (146986), Old Olive (100702), Basic White (159276), Vellum Layering Designs (157764)
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Here Comes Santa Card using the Santa’s Delivery Bundle which include the Santa’s Delivery Stamp Set and the Santa’s Train Dies by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Card
For my card, I decided that I wanted to create a fun bridge card with Santa riding in on his train! I love that you can die cut pieces from the DSP like Santa’s train making this a fast and easy card!
I used the Snowy White Velvet Sheets for the embossed snowflakes on either side of the bridge and for the bridge part that spans the two pieces.
Inside of Card Showing Bridge
The only stamping was the sentiment in Poppy Parade on the cloud die from the Give it a Whirl Dies.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Santa’s Delivery Bundle (159590), Give It a Whirl Dies (154336)
Inks: Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad (147050)
Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Basic White (159276), Early Espresso (119686), Santa Express Designer Series Paper (159582), Snowy White Velvet Sheets (156405)
Accessories: Wintry 3D Embossing Folders (155433), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Santa on Train
Measurements:
Poppy Parade:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Cut 1-1/8” from either end leaving 3 ¼” centre piece
Snowy White Velvet Sheets:
4” x 1” (2 pieces)
1 x 5 ½”
Santa Express Designer Series Paper:
4” x 3”
Santa
Train car with presents
Basic White:
Scraps for sentiment and puffs of smoke
Early Espresso:
5” x ½”
More Information on My Here Comes Santa Card:
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Merry Sweet Gnome Card using the Kindest Gnomes Bundle and the matching Storybook Gnomes 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. The Kindest Gnomes Bundle includes the Kindest Gnomes Stamp Set and the Gnomes Dies.
The Details of My Card
When I saw that the Gnomes Dies had a build your own gnome, I just wanted to make a card using them! He is just sooo cute! I also decided to use the Snowy White Velvet Sheets for his beard to add a soft texture to it.
From that idea, I decided to use the DSP with all the gnome homes on it. Sort of like a Merry Christmas from our home to yours idea! So, I used the largest stitched square from the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut a piece out and matted it with Poppy Parade.
The only stamping was the sentiment making this a fast and easy card! It was stamped in Poppy Parade and was die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies as well.
Don’t you just love the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder! So fun! It was the perfect backdrop to my card!
For embellishments, I used a scattering of Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems on the snowflakes that were die cut from the Frosted Flurry Dies.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kindest Gnomes Bundle (159626), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Frosted Flurry Dies (159811)
Inks: Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad (147050)
Paper: Basic White Thick (159229), Balmy Blue (146982), Poppy Parade (119793), Basic White (159276), Petal Pink (146985), Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper (159615), Snowy White Velvet Sheets (156405)
Accessories: Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder (159831), Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems (159967), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Gnome
Measurements:
Basic White Thick:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Balmy Blue:
4” x 5 ¼”
Poppy Parade:
4” x 4”
Scraps for hat and feet
Basic White:
Scraps for sentiment and snowflakes
Petal Pink:
Scraps for nose
Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper:
2 ¾” x 2 ¾”
Snowy White Velvet Sheets
Scrap for beard
More Information on My Merry Sweet Gnome Card:
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Here is another card that I made using the Kindest Gnomes Bundle. It is an easel card. Please click here to see my post.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Christmas Holly Wishes Card using the Leaves of Holly Bundle which includes the Leaves of Holly Stamp Set and the Holly Berry Dies by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Card
For my card, I decided to make a Joy Fold card since it’s a card within a card and oh, so fun!
I love the Leaves of Holly Stamp Set with its Two-Step design to create images with added texture and dimension. Since the berries and holly are created with two stamps, I stamped the outline stamp first in Shaded Spruce and Garden Green for the holly and Cherry Cobbler for the berries on a piece of Basic White. Next, I inked the mostly solid stamp in the same colours, stamping on a piece of scrap paper to lighten the colour, and then stamping inside the outline.
Close Up of Stamping
Once I created my background for the die cut sentiment, I gold embossed the sentiment on Basic White and die cut it out. I die cut another piece in Cherry Cobbler which I then cut in half and adhered to the top and bottom.
Inside of First Flap of Card
The sentiment was layered on the die cut Garden Green/Shaded Spruce holly piece. I added some gold trim to tie in the gold embossed sentiment and placed it peeking out under the sentiment piece.
Card Fully Open
Next, I added Basic White for the stamped inside sentiment of the smaller card and to the base of the larger card followed by the DSP to both card bases. The sentiment piece was next. Finally, the two cards could be adhered together with the smaller one centred on the larger one. A finishing touch was some red rhinestones to mimic berries were added to the holly die cut.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Leaves of Holly Bundle (159608)
Inks: Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (147089), Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad (147088), Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad (147083), VersaMark Ink Pad (102283)
Paper: Basic White (159276), Garden Green (102584), Shaded Spruce (146981), Cherry Cobbler (131202), Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Simply Elegant Trim (155766), Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Metallics Embossing Powder (155555), Heat Tool (129053), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Card Standing Up
Measurements:
Garden Green: (3 pieces)
8” x 4 ¼” scored at 2 ½”
8” x 3 ¾” scored at 4”
3 ¾” x 2 ¾”
Basic White: (4 pieces)
3-1/8” x 3 ¼”
3 ¼” x 3 ½”
5 ¼” x 4”
2 ½” x ¾”
Cherry Cobbler:
3 ¾” x 3 ½”
Shaded Spruce: Scraps
Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (2 pieces):
4” x 2 ¼”
More Information on My Christmas Holly Wishes Card:
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You will find the items listed above in my online store.
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 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
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)
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Trick or Treat Halloween Card using the Scary Cute Bundle which includes the Scary Cute Stamp Set and the Scary Silhouettes Dies. I love making Halloween cards and had a lot of fun with this bundle! This is card number two that I made with this bundle. I have included a link to the other one as the bottom of this post.
The Details of My Card
For my card, I thought a slimline card would be fun allowing me to use all the scene creator dies from the bundle!
I used the same method as the other card where I blended the eerie sky using my Blending Brushes and Masking Paper. For the centre panel, I used the 1 3/8” inch circle die (second smallest) from the Layering Circles Dies to create my moon. Once that was in place, I blended Tuxedo Black on the edges of the Basic White piece, followed by Night of Navy and then Crushed Curry around the moon. When I removed the mask, I lightly brushed Crush Curry over the moon to give it a yellow glow. For the other two panels, I only used Tuxedo Black and Night of Navy, but I made the edges farthest from the moon darker to continue the eerie glow of the moon into the other panels.
Close Up of Spooky House on Card
My trick-or-treaters were stamped in Versamark, and heat embossed in black. I wanted to get a good solid image and thought this would work better than just stamping.
The Black & White Designs DSP was the perfect backdrop for my card giving it interest, but not enough to distract from the panels. The Mesh Ribbon add some sparkle behind the panels.
You might be asking me where is the Glitter Washi Tape? I used it for the die cut bats! If you line them up on the tape carefully, the just fit! The sentiment is heat embossed in black. A scattering of sequins was added to add more interest.
Close Up of Trick-or-Treaters
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Scary Cute Bundle (159852), Layering Circles Dies (151770)
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), VersaMark Ink (102283), Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110), Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad (147087)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Crushed Curry (131199), Basic White (159276), Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper (159861)
Accessories: Blending Brushes (153611), Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper (155480), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins (159964), Metallic Mesh Ribbon (153550), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Bone Folder (102300), Black Stampin’ Dimensionals (150893), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Cat on Card
Measurements:
Basic Black:
8 ½” x 7” scored a 3 ½”
3 pieces: 2 ½” x 3”
Scraps for house and cat
Basic White:
3 pieces: 2 ½” x 3”
Crushed Curry:
Scrap (sentiment)
Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper: 8 ¼” x 3 ¼”
More Information on My Trick Or Treat Card:
For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.
Here is the link to the other Halloween card that I made using this Bundle:
Boo and Scary On Halloween Card
You will find the items listed above in my online store.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Boo and Scary On Halloween Card using the Scary Cute Bundle which includes the Scary Cute Stamp Set and the Scary Silhouettes Dies. I love making Halloween cards and had a lot of fun with this bundle! In fact, I made 2 cards using it with slight variations. I will share the other one next week as we lead up to Halloween!
The Details of My Card
For my card, I thought the Grove Dies die cut in Basic Black would create a perfect spooky scene for my little tricker-or-treaters! So, I pulled out my Blending Brushes and Masking Paper to create the eerie night sky. I used the 1 3/8” inch circle die (second smallest) from the Layering Circles Dies to create my moon. Once that was in place, I blended Tuxedo Black on the edges of the Basic White piece, followed by Night of Navy and then Crushed Curry around the moon. When I removed the mask, I lightly brushed Crush Curry over the moon to give it a yellow glow.
My trick-or-treaters were stamped in Versamark, and heat embossed in black. I wanted to get a good solid image and thought this would work better than just stamping. Tip: use the die cut grove to help position where you would like you stamp to go.
Since the die cut grove took up most of the front, I made the Gingham Cottage DSP 1/8” larger all around to allow it to be seen and gave the card some colour.
There was room at the bottom to place the Pumpkin Pie Glitter Washi Tape. It ties in the DSP and the sentiment which was embossed in black as well. A few sequins were added to add some interest.
Supplies for My Boo and Scary On Halloween Card:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Scary Cute Bundle (159852), Grove Dies (157844), Layering Circles Dies (151770)
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), VersaMark Ink (102283), Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110), Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad (147087)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic White (159276), Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper (159651)
Accessories: Blending Brushes (153611), Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper (155480), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins (159964), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Bone Folder (102300), Black Stampin’ Dimensionals (150893), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Tricker-or-Treaters
Measurements:
Basic Black:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored a 4 ¼”
5 ¼” x 4”
Scraps for Bats
Basic White:
5-1/8” x 3-7/8”
Pumpkin Pie:
Scrap (sentiment)
Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper: 5-3/8” x 4-1/8”
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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)
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)
For my card, I decided to make a centre-step card to allow me to create a scene with the DSP. Almost everything was using the DSP. I love how the Gnomes Dies cut out some of the characters and the mushroom house on the DSP! I also love how multicultural the gnomes are with different skin tones.
Side View of Centre-Step Card
Tip: Don’t throw away any leftover sheets of the Wonderful Snowflakes once you have used all the snowflakes. I used a small die to cut the snowflakes that I used on my card. This gives the snowflakes an iridescent look.
For the snowbank, I used the rounded die from the Basic Borders Dies. The only stamping was the sentiment in Real Red on the snowbank making this a fun and easy card!
For embellishments, I used a scattering of Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems on the snowbank around the characters.
Centre-Step Card
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kindest Gnomes Bundle (159626), Basic Borders Dies (155558), Frosted Flurry Dies (159811)
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Furry & Bright Christmas Card using the Christmas Scottie Bundle which includes the Christmas Scottie Stamp Set and the Scottie Dog Punch by Stampin’ Up! Since today is National Dog Day, I thought it would be fun to post this cute card!
The Details of My Card
For my card, I pulled my colour scheme from the Sweetest Christmas DSP in Real Red, Garden Green and Pool Party.
I knew I wanted my tartan Scottie in red. So, I stamped the tartan in Real Red and punched him and the bow out. Punches make it so easy!
I love the iridescent foil of the Wonderful Snowflakes! I’m so glad that they carried over from last year! Tip: Don’t throw away any leftover sheets once you have used all the snowflakes. I used a small die to cut the snowflakes that I used on my card. This way they match the larger Wonderful Snowflake behind the dog.
Die Cut Snowflakes
For the Pool Party Stitched Rectangle, I stamped the snowflakes that come in the stamp set in Pool Party for a tone-on-tone look. The sentiment was stamped in Garden Green on a Basic White Stitched rectangle leaving enough room for the punched bow.
For embellishments, I used a bow of Garden Green on the Scottie dog, Red Rhinestones on the snowflakes and a scattering of sequins.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Christmas Scottie Bundle (159744), Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820), Frosted Flurry Dies (159811)
Inks: Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (147089), Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084), Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (147107)
Paper: Real Red (102482), Basic White (159229) (159276), Pool Party (122924), Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (159559)
Accessories: Wonderful Snowflakes (156340), Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ Ribbon Combo Pack (159577), Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins (159964), Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924), Bone Folder (102300), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Scottie Dog
Measurements:
Real Red:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored a 4 ¼”
Pool Party:
4 ¾” x 3 3/8”
Basic White:
2 ¼” x 2 ½”
7/8” x 2 7/8” (sentiment)
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper: 5 ¼” x 4”
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Hues of Happiness Birthday Card using the Hues of Happiness Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Card
This card was for a swap using products from the new Annual Catty. I love the bright and happy colours of the Hues of Happiness DSP! I also love that the dies die cut the flowers from the DSP!
Video of Die Cutting Flowers from the DSP
For my card, I thought a fun split panel card would work with the spiral notebook die as the panel joining the other 2 panels. I can see this spiral die working for so many cards, especially school cards! The two flowers and leaves were die cut from the DSP and matched the DSP colours on the panels.
Version One of the Card
Since there are so many flowers that I could die cut, I decided to create different colour cards in the same layout. These two cards are only some of the colour combinations that I used.
Second Version of the Card
Tip: to adhere the two card panels, I lined up the bottom panel with the bottom of the card base. Then, I added glue only to the top and bottom of the Basic White piece, careful not to add it too close to the centre. I made sure to leave enough room on the bottom panel to add my ribbon.
The sentiment was stamped onto ½” scrap and then snipped the edges on the angle. The Fresh Freesia was a 5/8” scrap and trimmed to match the Basic White piece.
The ribbon was wrapped around the bottom panel and tied in a bow. A scattering of matching Glossy Dots that come in the Suite added some shimmer.
Close Up of Version One Card
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Hues of Happiness Suite Collection (158828)
Inks: Granny Apple Green (147095)
Paper: Fresh Freesia (155613), Basic White (159229)
Accessories: Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Glossy Dots Assortment (included in Suite), Bone Folder (102300), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips Scissors (103579)
Close Up of Version Two Card
Measurements:
Fresh Freesia:
4 ¼” x 9 ½” scored a 5 ½”, fold and trim one side at 2”. Taking the separate piece, trim 2” off keeping this for the bottom panel.
Scrap for sentiment
Basic White:
5 ¼” x 4” (inside of card)
3 ½” x 2 ¾”
Scrap for sentiment
Hues of Happiness DSP:
4” x 1 ¾” (2 pieces)
2 die cut flowers and leaves
More Information on My Hues of Happiness Birthday Card:
Get to know the Hues of Happiness Suite with a burst of colorful florals! Check out this suite to use on your next paper-crafting projects and spread happiness. To find out more about this beautiful Suite, checkout this Stampin’ Up! video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ac4l3EOPs
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