Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Mediterranean Hello Card using the Citrus Blooms Bundle which includes the Citrus Blooms Stamp Set and the matching Citrus Blooms Dies by Stampin’ Up! I was keen to use this Bundle. So, I created this card was for a swap that I participated in on the weekend.
The Details of My Mediterranean Hello Card
For my card, I loved the tile look of the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper and thought it would be a striking background for the die cut oranges from the DSP!
So, I decided to use the largest die from the Citrus Blooms Dies to create a base for my focal point. For this Basic White piece, I used the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder to add some texture and break up the white. This embossing folder went so well with my “tile” idea!
To add even more interested, I stamped the tilework image in Boho Blue in opposite corners on the Boho Blue card base.
The finishing touches were a linen thread bow on the oranges and a scattering of Opal Rounds.
Close Up of Focal Point
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Citrus Blooms Bundle (163295), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)
Inks: Boho Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad (161650), Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110)
Paper: Boho Blue (161724), Basic White (159276), Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (163284)
Accessories: Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189), Opal Rounds Assortment (163298), Linen Thread (104199), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Measurements:
Boho Blue:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White (2 pieces):
5 ¼” x 4”
Scrap for Sentiment
Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (2 pieces):
2” x 4-7/8”
Die Cut Oranges
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! One final mermaid card for MerMay from me! I am sharing My Shellabrate Birthday Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Paper Nest Dolls using Mermaid Ellie with Seahorse.
The Details of My Shellabrate Birthday Card
For my card, I decided to use the Mermaid Tales Collection Kit by Echo Park since it was perfect for my Mermaid theme! The Kit came with paper and stickers. So, I used the “Sparkle & Shine” sticker as well as the paper on my card. The Shellabrate flag was from the Mermaid Dreams Frames & Tags also by Echo Park.
Once I picked my papers, I used the colours from it to colour Ellie with my Copic markers. I used Clear Wink of Stella on her tail and on the fins of the seahorse to add some sparkle just like the sticker said!
Next, I added an angel fish die cut to match the fish in the paper, as well as a shell and seaweed beside the sticker to help ground her.
Finally, for embellishments, I added three dew drops that look like air bubbles to mirror the air bubble paper. I also added a black rhinestone for the fish’s eye.
Mermaid Ellie with Seahorse, Paper Nest Dolls Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Mermaid Tales Collection Kit, Echo Park Paper Co. Mermaid Dreams Frames & Tags, Echo Park Paper Co. Perennial Essence Vellum Cardstock, Stampin’ Up! Build-an-Ocean Die Set, Whimsy Stamps Angel Fish Die Set, Frantic Stamper Inc. Crumb Cake Classic Ink, Stampin’ Up! Blending Brush, Stampin’ Up! Spring Blooms Dew Drops, The Robin’s Nest Black Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up! Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
Stamp Size: 4”
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Wedded Bliss Card using the digital stamp Wedding Bells by Tiddly Inks Stamps! This past weekend, we celebrated a wonderful couple who tied the knot!
The Details of My Wedded Bliss Card
For my card, I decided to colour with my Copic markers the couple on the card to look like the bridal couple who were getting married. I added Silver Gelly Roll Pen to the Bride’s tiara, her ring and the veil to tie in the silver embossed sentiment. Next, I used Clear Wink of Stella on her veil for even more sparkle.
The Lady’s Diary papers created an elegant look which tied in the masculine with the pinstripes and the feminine with the florals. The flowers and leaves were also punched out using the matching papers in the Lady’s Diary Pad.
Since this was a wedding card and I wanted an elegant look, I decided to emboss the sentiment before die cutting it out. I added a silver foil border to some leafy vellum that I tucked behind the sentiment. I also silver embossed the inside sentiment, added a silver foil border and a strip of the floral paper.
Inside of Card
Finally, for embellishments, I added two heart charms, some silver metallic pearls to mirror the embossed silver accents and pearl jewels for the flower centres.
Wedding Bells, Tiddly Inks Stamps Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Lady’s Diary 6” x 6” Paper Pad, P13 Silver Foil Sheet, Stampin’ Up! Vellum Basics 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Something Fancy Dies, Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Special Celebrations Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Versamark Ink, Stampin’ Up! Silver Embossing Powder, Stampin’ Up! Heat Tool, Stampin’ Up! Hydrangea Punch, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, EK Success Heart Charms, Stampin’ Up! Festive Pearls, Stampin’ Up! Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up! Silver Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura Star Dust Stickles, Ranger Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
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I also made a Bridal Shower card a while back for the Bride-to-Be using Uptown Couple Emily and Ryan Under the Umbrella by Stamping Bella and thought I would share it here as well.
Bridal Shower Card
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I hope you liked My Wedded Bliss Card using the digital stamp Wedding Bells by Tiddly Inks Stamps!
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Let’s Catch Up Card using the Latte Love Bundle and the Coffee with Friends Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! I thought it would be fun to combine them onto one card! They were just meant to be together! Lol!
The Details of My Let’s Catch Up Card
For my card, I decided to create a “polaroid” of the girls like a reminder for them to get together and catch up. As an alternative to colouring them, I embossed them with white embossing powder on Calypso Coral. Then, I die cut them out using the largest stitched square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I used Early Espresso for my first card but found it too dark (see top right card in photo below). So, I switched it up with the Calypso Coral. I tweaked another card (bottom) until I landed on my finished design (top left).
Different Variations of my Card
Since I made a “polaroid”, I had the perfect space to add the Lost Lagoon sentiment. For the Pecan Pie coffee drips, I stamped off before stamping them onto the Basic White so that they didn’t interfere with the other elements.
I loved that one of the Latte Love Dies cut out the coffee cups in the DSP! I made this card for a swap, and I had different coffee cups on my cards!
My Swap Cards
Next, I added a plaid flag with the Stylish Shapes Dies that had Calypso Coral in it to tie in my colour scheme and to balance the coffee cup.
I decided to place my focal point at an angle to fit all my elements onto the card. I layered this onto a piece of Pecan Pie that I embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. You could also use the new So Swirly Embossing Folder, but I didn’t have that yet. Lol! Another piece of the DSP was placed so that it just peeked out from behind the focal point and tied in the Lost Lagoon colour.
Finally, I finished the card with a few Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots to add a fun element to my card.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Latte Love Bundle (163461), Coffee with Friends Stamp Set (161389), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)
Inks: Lost Lagoon (161678), Pecan Pie (161665), VersaMark Ink (102283)
Paper: Thick Basic White (159229), Lost Lagoon (133679), Pecan Pie (161717), Basic White (159276), Calypso Coral (122925), A Little Latte Designer Series Paper (163453)
Accessories: Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots (163464), Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder, (154317), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of My Focal Point
Measurements:
Thick Basic White:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Lost Lagoon:
5 ¼” x 4”
Pecan Pie:
3-7/8” x 5-1/8”
Basic White:
4” x 3 ¼”
Calypso Coral:
3” x 3”
A Little Latte Designer Series Paper (3 pieces):
4” x 3 ¼”
Scrap for flag
One of the cups
More Information on My Let’s Catch Up Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here to share my Aim to Misbehave Card using Space Western Stamp Set by Kindred Stamps! This card was for a good friend’s birthday. I know he loves the TV show Firefly and the movie Serenity! So, I knew this stamp set would be perfect for him!
The Details of My Aim to Misbehave Card
For my card, I wanted to include all the characters on his card. So, I went with a fun fold that is called an Accordion fold which is a booklet that unfolds like an accordion! I have included a video at the end to show my card in action.
Card with out Belly Band
But first, I coloured all the characters with my Copic markers. Then, I cut them out with my Brother Scan n’ Cut. Once that was done, I built my booklet using the Accordion Template that I have included at the end of this post. I also created a belly band with the ship to keep my card closed.
Belly Band
Next, I decorated the pages with the Stargazing Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! Perfect for my space theme! I even used the Reach for the Stars Dies by Stampin’ Up! for the Holographic stars and for my planet on the belly band.
Front of Card Fully Open
I used three sentiments from the stamp set and I created the one on the inside with my computer and printed it out.
Inside of Card
Since the card was so bulky already, the only embellishments I added were a scattering of Holographic die cuts throughout the booklet.
Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Welcome Little One Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Paper Nest Dolls using Averywith Bird Nest. We discovered a bird nest with some robin eggs on one of our outdoor lights. So, I couldn’t resist creating a card around this miracle! I even used a photo of the eggs in the nest on my card!
The Details of My Welcome Little One Card
For my card, I decided to colour with my Copic markers Avery in similar colours to the eggs and nest but went with a bright red hair for all those gorgeous curls!
Next, I die cut the printed photo with a stitched circle die. I used this same die for all three layers of my “nest” so they would line up when layered. The top two offset layers consisted of leaves in two different greens to add dimension. I also added a few sprigs of leaves emanating from my nest.
I used the border leaf die on the darker DSP behind Avery to tie in my theme and make her stand out from the other DSP.
The sentiment was stamped in Balmy Blue, and one end was cut at an angle with my Paper Snips.
Finally, for embellishments, I added three birds from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds for a bit of sparkle.
Avery with Bird Nest, Paper Nest Dolls Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Spring Garden 12” x 12” Paper Collection, Paper Rose Flight & Airy 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Stitched Layering Circle Dies, Memory Box Birds & More Dies, Stampin’ Up! Cradled in Love Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Balmy Blue Ink Pad, Stampin’ Up! Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds, Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips, Stampin’ Up! Computer and Printer Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, and Garden Green Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
Stamp Size: 4”
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Welcome MerMay Card using the new release Little Mermaid by Conie Fong Art & Design as my Design Team Inspiration Card. Every May is MerMay in the card making industry and Conie Fong didn’t disappoint with this new release! Welcome to MerMay!
The Details of My Welcome MerMay Card
For my card, I decided to create a mini slimline card with an underwater scene for this cutie. The Mermaid Tales paper had a scene that was perfect for my background! Behind that I added paper with blue/green mermaid scales with golden accents and gold foil borders.
But first, I coloured my mermaid with my Copic markers in watery blue/green colours to match my scene. I had a lot of fun colouring the tail so that it shimmers between the blues to the greens! To add more shimmer, I used Clear Wink of Stella on her tail and Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen on her starfish in her hair.
Next, I die cut the sandy bottom with the Slimline Stitched Hillside Border and used the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder to give it some texture. Once that was done, I brushed Crumb Cake ink along the edges for even more texture.
To create a backdrop for her, I die cut a Basic White shell on which I brushed Crumb Cake to bring out the detail. Behind that, I added a gold fold die cut coral to tie in my golden accents.
The sentiment flag was from the Mermaid Dreams Frames & Tags and was perfect for my card! I layered beneath it another die cut flag with gold shells on it. Even more gold accents! Lol! All these golden accents really added a beautiful sparkle to the card!
The finishing touch was a scattering of dew drops which I thought looked like air bubbles.
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Copic Markers:
Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20 Hair: E25/YR24/Y26/Y21 Top: YG67/YG23/YG00 Tail: BG09/BG05/BG01/YG23/YG00/Clear Wink of Stella Starfish: Y38/YR04/YR18/Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen
Close Up of Little Mermaid
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Card Recipe for My Welcome MerMay Card:
Little Mermaid, Conie Fong Art & Design Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Mermaid Tales Collection Kit, Echo Park Paper Co. Enchanting Paper Pad, Recollections, Michael’s Arts & Crafts Gold Foil Sheets, Stampin’ Up! Mermaid Dreams Frames & Tags, Echo Park Paper Co. Build-an-Ocean Die Set, Whimsy Stamps Slimline Stitched Hillside Border, Lawn Fawn Banners Framelits Dies, Stampin’ Up! Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Up Crumb Cake Classic Ink, Stampin’ Up! Blending Brush, Stampin’ Up! Spring Blooms Dew Drops, The Robin’s Nest Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up! Granny Apple Green, Basic White, and Crumb Cake Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 3 ½” x 6-1/8”
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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Little Mermaid for Conie Fong Art & Design!
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! Happy Annual 2024-25 Catalogue Day! I am sharing my Best Day Ever Card using the Online Exclusive Happy Little Things Bundle which includes the Happy Little Things Stamp Set and the Happy Little Things Dies by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Best Day Ever Card
For my card, I thought it would be fun to CASE (Copy and Share Everything) the card that is on the website for the Happy Little Things Bundle but change it up and put my own twist on it by tweaking it with the new 2024–2026 In Color Designer Series Paper and the new Basic Beige to celebrate the launch of the new Annual 2024-25 Catalogue.
So, I stamped the “Celebrate” in Memento first and then in Basic Beige. I found since the Basic Beige is so light that I had to do it in this order. Next, I stamped the heat embossed sentiment on Basic Black and used my white embossing powder and heat tool. This sentiment was die cut using the smaller die in the Happy Little Things Bundle. The final stamping was the Basic Beige in opposite corners on the Basic White card stock.
Next, I die cut a strip from each of the In Colors DSPs using the larger flag in the die set. To line the flags up, I used my grid paper with a ¼” separation between the colours. I added seal to the back of the “Celebrate” sentiment and laid it across the DSP making sure that it was towards the top of the centre point to help with the balance of my focal point. I added dimensionals to the back of the DSP and laid it onto the Basic White piece.
Finally, I added a mini dimensionals on each of the 3 right flags directly beneath the “Celebrate” sentiment for the overlapping Basic Black sentiment.
The finishing touch was to add one of each color of the 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems to my card.
Close Up of Focal Point
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Happy Little Things Bundle (163710)
Inks: Basic Beige Classic Stampin’ Pad (163806), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), VersaMark Ink (102283)
Paper: Basic Beige (164511), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045), 2024–2026 In Color 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (163777)
Accessories: 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Grid Paper (130148), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), water
Measurements:
Basic Beige:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White (2 pieces):
5” x 3 ¾”
3 ¾” x ¾”
Basic Black
Scrap
2024–2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (5 pieces):
2 ¾” x ½”
More Information on My Best Day Ever Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Happy Mail Card using the Sending Love Bundle and the Perennial Postage Dies by Stampin’ Up! I am so glad to see that both are carrying over to the new Annual Catty! However, the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper is retiring! So, if you want to get it, today is the last day!
The Details of My Happy Mail Card
For my card, I thought it would be fun to use the Perennial Postage Dies with the mailbox from the Sending Love Bundle! Who doesn’t love to get happy mail! So, I created a collage of DSP postage backgrounds for my mail elements. For the narrow postage die, I decided to stamp the franking stamp in Pool Party and then add the die cut Sent with Love Real Red sentiment with die cut hearts that match the DSP.
Next, I created an interactive mailbox with a repositionable Real Red flag using a round brad. I stamped the MAIL onto the mailbox in Real Red and added a Real Red post. I placed my mailbox at an angle so that the letter looks like it is falling out of the mailbox. Lol!
Don’t you just love the little letter that I die cut in more DSP. I couldn’t resist sealing it with an adhesive-backed heart!
The finishing touch was a few adhesive-backed flowers to add a fun element to my card.
Close Up of Card
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Sending Love Bundle (162880), Perennial Postage Dies (162607)
Inks: Real Red (147084), Pool Party (147107)
Paper: Basic White (159276), Pool Party (122924), Real Red (102482), Petal Pink (146985), Bee Mine Designer Series Paper (162546)
Accessories: Round & Square Brads (155570), Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers (162557), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Measurements:
Basic White:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
4” x 4” (Mailbox)
Scrap for circle and narrow postage die cut
Pool Party:
5” x 3 ¾”
Real Red (3 pieces):
1 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Post)
Scraps for Mail Flag and Heart
Petal Pink:
Scrap for Heart
Bee Mine Designer Series Paper (3 pieces):
2” x 2 ¾”
1-7/8” x 1-7/8”
3 ¼” x 2 ¼” (Envelope)
More Information on My Happy Mail Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Birthday Notes Card using the Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection which includes the Notes of Nature Bundle, the Lovely & Sweet Bundle, the Nature’s Sweetness 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds all by Stampin’ Up! As I was exploring this gorgeous Suite, I ended up making 2 cards. I used one card for a swap, and this is the second card that I created. I will include a link to the other card at the end of this post. Some of these items are retiring! So, make sure you shop before they are gone!
The Details of My Birthday Notes Card
Like the other card, I thought it would be fun to continue the distressed field journal idea for my card front.
First, I stamped the Field Notes in Pecan Pie and added some distressing with the grunge stamp in Pebbled Path on the Basic White “page”. I added a Pecan Pie tab at the top and the die cut holes like a spiral notebook. To add a worn look to the “page”, I spritzed it with water and crumpled it. Then, by placing dimensionals in strategic locations on my unraveled “page”, I was able to keep a lot of dimension in it.
The sentiment was stamped in Pecan Pie, and I used a Pebbled Path label to make it pop from the “page”.
For this card, I decided to use the cross hatch and the text pieces of the DSP to create a booklet look behind my journal. To match the gold accents on the DSP I added a strip of gold foil on my base and die cut leaves on the Field Notes “page”.
The finishing touch was a scattering of Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds that come in the Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection.
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.
Close Up of Girl
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.
Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! Mother’s Day is only a few weeks away! So, I am sharing my Mother’s Day Birdhouse Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Paper Nest Dolls using Avery with Birdhouse Banner.
The Details of My Mother’s Day Birdhouse Card
I just love this sweet image with her birdhouse banner! Perfect for a Mother’s Day gift from a little girl! I coloured Avery with my Copic markers in soft purples and pinks to match my Spring Echo Park paper.
For my card, I decided to add a cute die cut birdhouse using the Echo Park papers to match my colouring and Avery’s birdhouse banner. And I couldn’t resist placing a momma bird inside the house by using the Bird Ballet DSP especially since this was a Mother’s Day card!
Next, I added a banner using the different papers that match my colour scheme. This overlayed the stamped Highland Heather sentiment that was die cut with the Scallop Contours Dies. All this was layered onto a larger scalloped Petal Pink piece to complete my focal point.
Finally, for embellishments, I added some Brass Butterflies to match the butterflies on the paper, as well as, added Star Dust Stickles to the hearts on Avery’s outfit.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Lantern Window Card using the Lighting the Way Stamp Set and the Lighting the Way Dies by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Lantern Window Card
For my card, I decided to create a Window Double Open Fun Fold that allowed the gorgeous Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper to show through behind the beautiful lantern.
First, I stamped the trail of lights in Gorgeous Grape on the card base for a tone-on-tone look.
Next, I used with the Deckle Circle Dies to create my window frame. Tip: add glue along the edge of the larger Crumb Cake die cut circle and adhere to the Gorgeous Grape card base before cutting out the circle centre. Then cut out both at the same time so that everything lines up.
I die cut the fireflies in White Glimmer Specialty Paper and brushes some Crushed Curry to their tails to make them glow. I placed the two on the front of the card following the trail of lights and one on the inside showing through the window.
Inside of Card
The lantern was die cut twice in the Holographic Paper for the front and for the back to give the lantern a finished look from inside. I added some vellum to the inside of the lantern on which I stamped the fire glow in Crushed Curry.
The embossed sentiment helped to hold the lantern in place while a bow of Linen Thread and a glue dot anchored the top of the lantern.
For the inside of the card, I created the double open part by adhering the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper to folded Basic White card stock. Thus, creating a perfect place to write your message.
The Message Inside Part
Finally, to add a bit more magical shimmer, I used the Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels scattered around my lantern. These are also retiring. So, make sure you get them before they are gone.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Lighting the Way Stamp Set (160868), Lighting the Way Dies (160496), Deckled Circle Dies (162286)
Paper: Gorgeous Grape (146987), Basic White (159229), Crumb Cake (120953), Starry Sky (159263), Vellum (101856), White Glimmer Specialty Paper (163769), Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (161744), Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (162593)
Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Blending Brushes (153611), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Lantern
Measurements:
Gorgeous Grape:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored a 4 ¼”
Basic White:
5 ¼” x 8” scored at 4” (inside of card)
Crumb Cake:
4” x 4”
Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (Lantern) x 2:
3 ½” x 2”
Starry Sky:
Scrap
Vellum:
Scrap
White Glimmer Specialty Paper:
Scrap
Perennial Lavender DSP:
5” x 3 ¾”
More Information on My Lantern Window Card
I also made a split panel card using the same stamp set/dies and incorporated the lantern into it. For more information on this card, please click here.
Light the Way Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Lavender Birthday Card using the Hills of Tuscany Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! I had so much fun creating the lavender fields in Provence for another card that I also made this mini slimline tri-fold window card! A link to the other card is included at the end of this post.
The Details of My Lavender Birthday Card
For my mini slimline card, I decided I wanted to create a three-panel card with the Provence scene peeking through the window on the front of my card.
Close Up of Scene
First, I stamped the fields in Highland Heather followed by Gorgeous Grape to add interest to make it look like lavender. Next, I stamped Shaded Spruce trees on the opposite side of the springs of lavender on the front of the card to add balance. For the house, I used Crumb Cake for the walls and Copper Clay for the roof. I stamped the sky in Balmy Blue.
Second Panel of Card
Once the stamping was done, I die cut the stamped piece out with the largest stitched rectangle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I also used the same die for the front of the card’s window. Tip: adhere down the piece of DSP to the front before die cutting to get placement. Run the die through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine multiple times to cut both DSP and card stock.
Next, I stamped butterflies in Gorgeous Grape on the inside panel to add some interest to that panel.
Third Panel of Card
To complete my Provencal theme, I die cut a bouquet of lavender with Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Shaded Spruce which was tied with Linen Thread and placed beneath the sentiment on the front. The sentiment from the Throughout the Year Stamp Set was stamped in Gorgeous Grape and die cut out using a Perennial Postage Die.
The finishing touch was a scattering of Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to match my colour scheme.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Hills of Tuscany (162682), Throughout the Year Stamp Set (162312), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Perennial Postage Dies (162607), Painted Lavender Dies (162596), Painted Lavender Stamp Set (162594)
Paper: Highland Heather (146986), Basic White (159276), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Shaded Spruce (146981), Perennial Lavender 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162593)
Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (162611), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Close Up of Stamped Scene
Measurements:
Highland Heather
6” x 10-3/8” scored at 3 ½”, 7”
Basic White (3 pieces):
3 ¼”x 5 ¾”
2 ½” x 1 ¼”
3” x 3”
Gorgeous Grape:
Scrap for Lavender
Highland Heather:
Scrap for Lavender
Shaded Spruce:
Scrap for Lavender
Perennial Lavender 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (2 pieces):
3-3/8” x 5-7/8”
3 ¼”x 5-7/8”
More Information on My Lavender Birthday Card
Here is my other card using the Hills of Tuscany, but with a Provence theme. For more information on it, please click here.
My Lavender Fields Card
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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.
Inks/Card Stock Bookmark
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.
Stampin’ Blends Markers/Card Stock Bookmark
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.
Card Stock/Stampin’ Write Markers Bookmark
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!
Easy Card Stock Bookmarks
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:
I also created a Color Families Chart listing all the colours including the new ones in a one sheet PDF. For my colour swatches I used the smallest stitched banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Please click here to download a copy.
Color Families Chart 2024
Color Families Basics Chart 2024
I also created another Color Families Chart (no In Colors) with the Basics including the New Basic Beige in a one sheet PDF. For my colour swatches I used the smallest stitched banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Please click here to download a copy.
Color Families Basics Chart 2024
Hope you like my 2024-26 In Color Bookmarks and find the file useful!
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