Card: Hello Baby!

Hello and Welcome! 

Welcome to today's post! I am excited to share today's project.  This was such a fun card to put together because the stamp and die-cut set is so sweet and cute.  

And here is today's project...

I have been looking forward to using this set and I'm so glad that I finally put this card together.  I took inspiration from the Annual Catalog for the forest scene and had a great time stamping the forest scene on the card's inside.  

How do you make it? 

Start with a Crumb Cake card base and layer with a sheet of Calypso Coral and Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper.  Next, use the largest circle from the Stitched Shape die-cut set using a piece of Basic White cardstock.  The sentiment is cut using the stitched label die-cut from the Happy Forest die set and stamped in Calypso Coral ink with the sentiment "Hello Baby"  from the Happier than Happy stamp set.  You can do so much with your forest scene so let your creativity show! My forest scene started with some trees and leaves stamped in Garden Green and Old Olive.  You can use your blending brushes to give the die-cut circle a bit of a sunset look with Bumblebee ink.  Next, layer on your die-cut forest scene with trees, mushrooms, a tree stump and one cute, little owl.  Don't forget the inside of your card! Check out some close-ups below! 

Card Details

Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper: Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper, Basic White, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Ink: Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Stamps: Happier than Happy

Tools: Happy Forest Die-Cuts

Accessories: Linen Twine, Sequins 

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Card: Seaside Inspiration

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Welcome to today's post! I'm so glad you've joined me for today's slimline project.  The layout for today's card was inspired by the Stampin' Pretty Sketchbook #47...you can check out that inspiration here.  I love when a project comes together.

And here is today's project...

It has been quite some time since I have created a slim line card, but this sketch just stood out to me and I thought it would be fun to use it to feature those lovely seashells.  

How do you make it? 

The balmy blue card base is cut to a 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" slim line card.  The card base is layered with Sahara Sand and a beach scene sheet of "By the Bay" DSP.  Before layering the DSP, add some texture to the Sahara Sand by stamping the wood grain stamp ("On the Horizon" stamp set) in Versamark Ink.  Add some birds to the beach scene in Tuxedo Black ("On the Horizon" stamp set).  Using the smallest square die-cut ("Stitched Shapes"), cut three seashells from the "By the Bay" DSP and adhere to the top using mini-dimensionals.  Stamp your favorite sentiment and use the "Happy Labels" punch to create the scalloped edges.  Finish it off with a linen twine bow.  Don't forget the inside! Check out some close-ups below. 

Card Details

Size: 3 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Paper: Balmy Blue, Sahara Sand, By the Bay 6"x6" DSP, Basic White

Ink: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Tuxedo Black, Versamark Ink

Stamps: On the Horizon, Happy Labels

Tools: Happy Labels Punch, Stitched Shape die-cuts

Accessories: Linen Twine

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Card: Beautiful Butterflies

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Welcome to today's post! As promised, this week's project is a second card inspired by Stampin' Up!'s "Saying Thanks" kit.  Last week's project featured lots of colorful stamping, but this week was all about the punches!  I dug deep into my supplies and pulled out the butterfly duet punch for this colorful card. 

And here is today's project...

Instead of featuring a lovely set of hearts, I've always loved punching out these beautiful butterflies and thought they were a good substitution for this card.  Creating the rainbow look was easy with the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper.  Just pick your favorite colors, punch and glue! You could arrange the butterflies in different patterns as well - maybe try a diagonal design! Check out the 3D look of those butterflies in the picture below.  Simple trick: Glue your butterfly down in the middle and fold up the wings for that perfect "float" look! 

Don't forget to use a butterfly stamp or stamp of your choice to add a little design to the inside of your card!  

Card Details

Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Beautifully Penned DSP, Hues of Happiness DSP

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Butterfly Gala, "Thank You!" from previous card kit - use your favorite! 

Tools: Butterfly Duet Punch, Lovely Labels Pick a Punch

Accessories: Glossy Dots Assortment, Black and White Twine

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Card: A Rainbow of Thanks

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Welcome to today's post!  Today's project was inspired by the new Stampin' Up! kit "Saying Thanks".  The kit is available now and features bright and lovely colors! While I love me a good card kit, I also love saying "Hey! I got this!" and pulling out all sorts of stamps, ink and paper to put my own twist on a lovely card.  

And here is today's project...

This card was so fun to make with those bright and beautiful colors.  I loved how these cards came out featuring the bold "Thanks" die cut from the "Amazing Thanks" die cuts...they are Amazing! Don't forget to "pop" your die-cut for that extra 3D look.  Check out some close ups and the set below. 

Check back next week for another fun take on the "Saying Thanks" kit! 

Card Details

Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Beautifully Penned DSP

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Bumblebee, Magenta Madness

Stamps: Textures & Frames, Hello Beautiful

Tools: Amazing Thanks die-cuts

Accessories: Classic Matte Dots (black) or Woven Threads Sequin (assortment)

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Happy New Year!

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Welcome to today's post and Happy New Year! I hope everyone is ready for a wonderful 2023! I am hoping to kick this year off right with a special New Year's card! Lots of bling and sparkles to head into the new year.  

And here is today's project...

Today's project combines the beautiful Blackberry Bliss with shimmering gold for a lovely New Year's card.  Combine that with the Days to Remember stamp set to celebrate a brand new year! Want to create today's project?! Check out the card details as well as some close-up photos below! 

Card Details

Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper: Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Abigail Rose DSP, Be Dazzling Specialty Paper

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Evening Evergreen

Stamps: Days to Remember, Happier than Happy

Tools: Candy Cane die-cuts, Seasonal Labels die-cuts, Christmas Banner die-cuts

Accessories: Linen twine, sequin embellishment of choice

Color Inspiration

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