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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.

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

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

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

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.

My Great Escape Card

August 17, 2021 Leave a comment

My Stampin' Up! Card — My Great Escape Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Great Escape Card using the Counting Sheep Stamp Set and matching Sheep Dies by Stampin’ Up! You can get both for free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. I am a big fan of Shaun the Sheep and love watching all the antic that he gets up to with the other sheep at the farm! The ewe on the right reminds me of him as she orchestrates a breakout from the farmer’s field. Lol!

Close up sheep on of my card — Close Up of Ewe Orchestrating Escape

My Colouring Techniques

For my card, I used several techniques to colour my sheep so that they looked fluffy. I stamped the sheep in Smokey Slate Classic Ink on Basic White card stock. This allowed me to colour with the no-line technique which created a softer finished image without the harsh black lines with Memento Ink. Once the colouring was finished, the lines would fade in with the dots.

The second techniques I used was dots for their wool. I used the Dark Smokey Slate Stampin’ Blend in the shadows. So, along the edges where the stamped Smokey Slate ink was, where the artist indicated fluffiness in the wool and anywhere I thought a shadow would show up.

Next, I used the Light Smokey Slate Stampin’ Blend to add to the shadow areas and extend my dots further into the image from the shadows. I added a few random dots to break up the white areas in the centre of the wool.

Finally, I used my Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter and lightly brushed over all the dots to soften them a little bit. For the face and legs, I used the Smooth colouring technique. For more information on these techniques and others, I have included links on how to use your Stampin’ Blends at the end of this post.

The Details of my Card

I decided that I needed a slimline card to fit my scene so that I could include all three sheep in the great escape. Since the Basic Border Dies that I used were not long enough for a slimline card, I had to create layers to fill my scene. With lots of dimensionals, I was able to create a hilly pastureland with a cloud filled sky. For my pastureland I used two different card stocks, Pear Pizzaz and Old Olive, to add dimension to my scene. I added an 8 ½” strip of Old Olive at the base of my card on top of all the hills to hide all the uneven pieces. The In Good Taste DSP was perfect for my wooden fences.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Counting Sheep Stamp Set (156591), Sheep Dies (156600), Basic Borders Dies (155558)

Inks: Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (147113)

Paper: Smoky Slate (131202), Balmy Blue (146982), Pear Pizzazz (131201), Old Olive (100702), Basic White (159276), So Saffron (105118), In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494)

Accessories: Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154843), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Close Up of Jumping Sheep — Close Up of Escaping Sheep

Measurements:

Smoky Slate: 7” x 8 ½” scored at 3 ½” – finished card 3 ½” x 8 ½”
Balmy Blue: 8 ¼” x 3 ¼”
Old Olive: 1 ½” x 5” (hill in distance)
- 1” x 8 ¼” (flat band at bottom of hills)
Pear Pizzazz: 1 ½” x 5” (left hill)
- 1 ½” x 3” (right hill)
Basic White: 5 ¾” x 1 1/8” (right cloud)
- 3 ¼” 1 ¼” (left cloud)
- 2 ¼” x1 ½” (Sheep – 3 pieces)
So Saffron: scraps
In Good Taste Designer Series Paper: 3” x 1 ½” (3 pieces)

More Information on My Great Escape Card:

Hope you like My Great Escape Card!

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.

Welcome to the World Card

May 12, 2021 2 Comments

My Welcome to the World Design Team Card — My Welcome to the World Card

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here with my Welcome to the World Card using the new Hanging Stars Digital Stamp by Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios that will be released on May 13^th. There are 4 super cute stamps being released that day including Dinosaur Friends, Spaceship and Treasure Island!

Rachelle Anne Miller currently has a contest on her Instagram for you and a friend to win all the new digital releases on Release Day! Enter it here:

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For my card, I decided that I wanted to use the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper that I had in my stash. Since I knew that Stampin’ Up! has alcohol markers to match the soft colours in the DSP, I used my Stampin’ Up! Blends in those colours. I love how it turned out! Perfect for a new born baby boy that was born recently by a carding friend!

I used a lot of sparkle with the Wink of Stella on the stars and Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen on their tummies. I also used my White Gelly Roll Pen to add some “sparkle” here and there. The photo doesn’t do all the sparkle justice. So, I created a little video showing it.

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Stampin’ Blends Markers:

Monkey: Pool Party/Petal Pink/Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen
Monkey’s Stuffie: Soft Seafoam/Petal Pink
Bird: Petal Pink/Dark Mango Melody
Penguin: Gray Granite/Petal Pink/Mango Melody/Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen
Giraffe: Soft Seafoam/Petal Pink/Pool Party/Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen
Moon: Balmy Blue/White Gelly Roll Pen
Stars: Mango Melody/Clear Wink of Stella/White Gelly Roll Pen

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Card Recipe for My Welcome to the World Card:

Hanging Stars Digital Stamps, Rachelle Anne Miller Creative
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!
4” Layered Stitched Square Die, Memory Box
Stitched Cloud Edges Die-namics, My Favorite Things
Stitched Stars Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up!
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
White Gelly Roll Pen
Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen
Balmy Blue and Soft Seafoam Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5.5” x 5.5”

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To view my other Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios cards, please click here.

Hope you like my Design Team Card using the Hanging Stars Digital Stamp!
Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

2021-23 In Color Bookmarks

April 18, 2021 14 Comments

Every year I am asked to create a Stampin’ Up! In Color bookmark file. So I am sharing my 2021-23 In Color Bookmarks using my Stampin’ Up! 2021-23 In Color Bookmark file that I created for this purpose. Here are some examples of what can be done with them. These are only a few ideas. You could add the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum or the In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Assortments. 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 2020-2022 In Colors from last year.

Brilliant Wings Bookmarks

For the bookmarks with the Brilliant Wings butterflies, I die cut them from the In Color card stock and the stamped flowers from Hand-Penned Petals. I added an In Color Jewel for each colour and threaded some of the In Color Open Weave Ribbon through the hole created by the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. I only had the Scallop Tag Topper Punch, but you could use the Fancy Tag Topper Punch or the Delightful Tags Topper Punch instead. This is my favourite bookmark since the In Color Jewels really sparkle on it.

Version 1 of My 2021-2023 In Color Bookmarks Using Ink and Card Stock

Stampin’ Up! Blends/Markers Bookmarks

For my next bookmark, I stamped in Memento Ink the images from the Forever Blossoms on Basic White card stock and used my Stampin’ Blends for the flowers and my Stampin’ Write Markers for the leaves. Then, I die cut them out with the Cherry Blossom Dies. I also added bling to them using the In Color Jewels and Loose Flower Flourishes. I finished them off with the ribbon the same way as the previous bookmarks.

Version 2 of my Bookmarks Using Stampin’ Up! Blends

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!

Version 3 of My Bookmarks Using Card Stock

Supplies to Create My 2021-23 In Color Bookmarks:

Stamps: Hand-Penned Petals (155070), Forever Blossoms (151457)

Dies: Brilliant Wings Dies (155523), Cherry Blossoms Dies (151456)

Inks: Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad (155611), Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad (155712), Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad (155576), Soft Succulent Classic Stampin’ Pad (155778), Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad (155670), Memento Ink (132708)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Fresh Freesia (155613), Polished Pink (155710), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), Pale Papaya (155668)

Accessories: 2021-2023 In Color Jewels (155571), Loose Flowers Flourishes (155808), Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon (155615), Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon (155714), Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (155573), Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon (155780), Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon (155672), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (155518), Polished Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (155520), Evening Evergreen Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (155517), Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (155521), Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (155519)

Close Up of Version 1 of My Bookmarks – My Favourite Version

For Further Information on My 2021-23 In Color Bookmarks:

2021-2023 In Color Bookmark Files
English Version
German Version
French Version

2020-2022 In Color Bookmark Files
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.

Happy Easter Card

April 4, 2021 Leave a comment

Happy Easter Everyone! Today I am sharing my Happy Easter Card that I made using a combination of two stamp sets by Stampin’ Up!, Springtime Joy and Arrange a Wreath. I love how these two sets go so well together and make a perfect Easter card!

Isn’t the lamb and bunny from the Springtime Joy Stamp Set so sweet! Perfect for this time of year!

The Arrange a Wreath Bundle is so versatile and has so many card possibilities such as Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, Spring and Birthday. I love all the dies that come with it so that you can decorate your wreath for each occasion!

The Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper has the perfect colours for an Easter card! I was spoiled for choices but went with the Highland Heather piece!

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Springtime Joy Stamp Set (154403), Arrange a Wreath Bundle (154109), Stitched Nested Labels Dies (149638), Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)

Inks: Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090), Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad (147094), Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad (147103), Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad (147108), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Highland Heather (146986), Daffodil Delight (119683), Old Olive (100702), Petal Pink (146985), Basic White (159276), Basic White Thick (159229), Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper (154570)

Accessories: Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154887), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154883), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (151775), Wink of Stella Glitter Bruch (141897), Pearl Basic Jewels (144219), Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon (154572), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

Basic White Thick: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper: 5 ¼” x 4”
Daffodil Delight: 2 15/16” x 4 1/8”
- Scraps
Petal Pink: 3 7/16” x 3 5/8”
- Scraps
Old Olive: 3 ½” x 3 ½”
Highland Heather: Scraps
Basic White: 2 3/8” x 1 ¼” (Sentiment)
- Scraps
Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon: 5”

For Further Info:

Hope you like my Happy Easter Card using the Springtime Joy Stamp Set and Arrange A Wreath Bundle.

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

Thinking of You Card

March 16, 2021 Leave a comment

Today is I am sharing my Thinking of You Card using the Simply Succulents Bundle by Stampin’ Up! A good friend and I love succulents. And as you know, I love to colour! Double whammy! So, when I saw this bundle, I knew that I would be getting it!

For my card, I used my Stampin’ Blends to colour using the tip-to-tip technique for the flowers and the smooth colouring technique for the pot. I have added links to my colouring techniques videos from a presentation at the end of this post if you wish to learn more. This card was easy to put together since the images were a quick colour.

I thought that the die cut of the succulents that spans a whole card front is so beautiful. So, I decided to use that for my background with a Rococo Rose card base. Rococo is one of the 2019-2021 In Colors that I am going to miss the most! It will be retiring with the new Catalogue in May. So, make sure you get all your favourite retired items before they are gone!

I created a focal point with the largest Stitched Circle Die where I added my bouquet and sentiment. A scattering of Rhinestone Basic Jewels of which I coloured a few with my Rococo Rose Dark Blend and Rococo Rose Scalloped Linen Ribbon are all the embellishments this card needed.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Simply Succulents Bundle (156264)
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)
Paper: Rococo Rose (150882), Crumb Cake (120953), Basic White (159276), Old Olive (100702)
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies (152323), Rococo Rose 1/2″ Scalloped Linen Ribbon (149704), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Rococo Rose Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154900), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

Rococo Rose: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White (5 pieces):
- Background ½” x 8 ½”
- Sentiment: 2 5/8” x ½”
- Larger Flower: 1 3/8”
- Smaller Flower: 1”
- Pot: 1 ¼” x 1 5/8”
Old Olive: 2” x 2 1/8”
Crumb Cake: 2 7/8”
Rococo Rose Scalloped Linen Ribbon: 2”

For Further Information:

Hope you like my Thinking of You Card.

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

Peony Thank You Card

February 8, 2021 Leave a comment

Today is I am sharing my Peony Thank You Card that I made for a swap using the beautiful Peony Garden Suite Collection. I love peonies and when I saw this collection, I knew that I had to buy it! It is getting lots of love! So far, I have made 4 cards with it! I am sharing two of those cards here.

For my card, I pulled out my Stampin’ Up! Blends in Petal Pink and Old Olive to colour this gorgeous flower. I love how you can use the matching dies to cut out the blooms, but there are also dies that build a 3D peony bloom as well! I made the card below for my Mom’s 75^th birthday using the 3D bloom and it was gorgeous!

My Mom’s Birthday Card with the 3D Peony Bloom

I love the softness of the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper and that was from where I pulled my colour scheme of Petal Pink and Gray Granite with a touch of Old Olive.

I used the pretty Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder on the Petal Pink card stock. For embellishments, I used the Gray Granite Ribbon, a Square Vellum Doily and a scattering of Elegant Faceted Gems.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Prized Peony Bundle (154056), Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090)

Paper: Gray Granite (146983), Petal Pink (146985), Basic White (159276), Peony Garden Designer Series Paper (152483)

Accessories: Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder (152702), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893), Gray Granite Ribbon (152463), Elegant Faceted Gems (152464), Square Vellum Doilies (152484), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Glue Dots (103683)