Card: Magnificent Magnolia

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Welcome to today's post! So I think it is a sign that one is in need of some crafting therapy when in record time you create a beautiful card.  With the help of my lovely little one offering her artistic advice, we created today's card which features a mixture of magnolias and lovely borders.  

And here is today's project...

The Magnolia Lane DSP is the highlight for this card and it can really shine when paired with the beautiful borders of the Ornate Borders die-cuts.  And who can resist the chance to color the magnolia flowers?  I have been starting quite the collection of Stampin' Blends and I think they have become some of my favorite tools.  I find coloring my images so relaxing and it really adds just the perfect touch to know that the images have been hand-colored in addition to hand-stamped.

Don't forget to add that special touch to the inside of your card!

Card Details
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Paper: Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Magnolia Lane DSP
Stamps: Daisy Lane, Good Morning Magnolia
Ink: Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow
Tools: Ornate Borders die-cuts, Layering Circles die-cuts, Magnolia Memory die-cuts
Accessories: Metallic Sequins, Linen Twine

Today's card was inspired by the following challenge:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #554

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Card: A Tropical Oasis

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Welcome to today's post! We have been having some dreary, rainy weather here in Austin lately and I am so ready for Spring to arrive for good! Our wildflowers are starting to bloom and I'm hoping they will really start to shine with our next good day of sunshine!  Texas wildflowers are the best inspiration and I think it was one of my favorites times in Texas.

While our wildflowers wait to come to life, I thought I would use a different variety flower for today's inspiration.  I wanted to bring to life the beautiful tropical flowers from the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper.

And here is today's card...

Today's card is a mix of products and I love when I can mix and match different products and suites.  It goes to show how versatile all of these products can be with a little creativity.  The Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper really steals the show here (in my humble opinion!).  The brown background is the opposite side of the colorful floral sheet and both coordinate so well.  A simple lawn chair die-cut from the Seasonal Layers set finishes off the "tropical oasis" vibe. 

Card Details
Size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Paper: Night of Navy cardstock, Tropical Oasis DSP, Crumb Cake cardstock, Whisper White cardstock
Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia
Ink: Night of Navy
Tools: Seasonal Layers die-cuts, Layering Circles die-cuts, Banner Punch
Accessories: Metallic sequins, Magnolia Lane ribbon

Today's card was inspired by the following challenges:

Sunday Stamps

SSC226: Get Sketchy

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Case It Up Tuesday!

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Welcome to today's post! It's that time again...time to CASE IT UP! I am currently in Orlando, FL on a work trip enjoying some beautiful sunshine, relaxing, taking in the scenery...oh and learning all about accounting in the world of K-12 schools.  All that being said, I took this week to CASE up a card that I posted previously.  I am also currently working on the samples for my next class to be held on March 16th and this will be one of the card's featured during that class.

And here is today's project...

You can check out the previous card HERE that served as this week's inspiration.  I have to confess that the Magnolia Suite has been one of my favorites.  The coordinating colors, subtle designs and comforting flowers just make this suite a joy to work with every time I pull it off the shelf! This card is on the simple side and that is also one of the things I love about it.  I think you could easily "step up" this card with more flowers underneath the sentiment or even a few additional embellishments.  I can't wait to see how my crafters will make this card their own! How would you make it your own?!

Card Details
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Paper: Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Magnolia Lane DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Mossy Meadow
Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia
Tools: Beautiful Layers die-cuts, Sprig Punch, Layering Circles die-cuts
Accessories: Pearl embellishments

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Card: Beautiful Promenade with a Mix of Magnolia

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Welcome to today's post! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week! I have lots more Christmas cards that I would like to make and here's hoping that that actually happens! But before we talk about more Christmas cards, today's card is instead a wonderful example of mixing different sets to pull together a lovely card.

And here is today's project...

This card is a mix of the Good Morning Magnolia and Beautiful Layers sets.  They are two of my favorites and I love the way these two have come together.  The base colors for this card are Crumb Cake and Mossy Meadow which of course complement the Good Morning Magnolia DSP.  The layers of die-cuts from the Beautiful Layers set really bring together the softness of this card.  I did not initially set out to create such an intricate card, but sometimes those can be the most fun to create because with each layer the card just starts coming together. 

As an added bonus, I created a separate tag to complement the card.  The tag was super easy to create and started with a base of Crumb Cake and Whisper White.  The large magnolia stamp was masked to create a blank space just the perfect size for the "Thinking of You" sentiment.  The magnolia was then colored with Stampin' Blends in Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow and So Saffron. 

Card Details
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Good Morning Magnolia DSP
Stamp Set: Beautiful Promenade, Good Morning Magnolia
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Stampin' Blends for coloring
Tools: Beautiful Layers die-cuts, Layering Circles die-cuts, Delightful Tag Topper punch
Accessories: Good Morning Magnolia twine/ribbon, pearl embellishments

Check out the other options that are available with the Good Morning Magnolia and Beautiful Promenade sets below!

Product #151087

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Card: Magnolia Inspiration

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Welcome to today's post! I hope everyone's week is off to a great start! It is starting to show some hints of fall here in Austin, TX and by hints I mean the temperature has only been 97 degrees rather than 103 degrees!!!  We are scheduled to get some much needed rain, but you never know with Texas weather.  My plants sure could use a good soaking that's for sure! 

Because my outdoor gardens are in dire need of rain water and not producing any beautiful flowers for me to look at I decided to add some flower beauty to today's card! Every time I use this suite it just gets more beautiful!    

And here is today's project...

Aren't those magnolias gorgeous?! The sentiment section is popped and wrapped with Magnolia Lane ribbon for that extra touch.  I have been working with my Stampin' Blends more and more and love how the colored magnolias turned out both on the front and on the inside of the card (see below).  I added the stamped leaves on the envelope of course (don't forget the envelope!).  

This card went to a lovely new coworker for her birthday! Hope she likes it!

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

Paper: Mossy Meadow cardstock, Magnolia Lane DSP, Vellum, Whisper White

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso

Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia, Sunshine Sayings

Tools: Rectangle Stitched die cut, Magnolia Memory die cut

Accessories: Magnolia Lane ribbon combo pack, Stampin' Blends

Today's card was inspired by the following challenges: 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Simon Says: Monochrome

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Sampler: Good Morning Magnolia

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Welcome to today's post! I am sharing a project today that I have had the most fun creating! I needed a little creative break from cards and thought I would explore the possibility of making a beautiful sampler featuring the Good Morning Magnolia suite!  I have made only one sampler before using a little Pinterest inspiration that featured the retired Share What You Love suite.  So here is my first try at an original creation!

And here is today's project...

It is safe to say that the Good Morning Magnolia suite is by far my favorite of this year's Stampin' Up! catalog.  I have enjoyed each of the cards that I have created with this set and I am so glad that I chose this suite for my first sampler.  The Designer Series Paper and those lovely magnolia flowers just steal the show! 

The coordinating cardstock colors used for this project were Mossy Meadow and Crumb Cake.  The Crumb Cake just served as a nice, neutral base behind each sheet of designer paper.  In addition, a small sheet of vellum underneath the magnolias really softened up that section of the frame.  The "Smile" sentiment was heat embossed with white embossing powder. 

I picked up the simple, white frame at Michael's and it measures 8" x 8".  Once I had my basic layout (i.e. one big rectangle up top and then three smaller sections on the bottom), the design came together quite quickly.  As I finished it up, I thought it seemed like a very basic layout that could definitely be "CASEd" quite easily using a variety of different DSPs.  This seems like the perfect little gift for a friend or loved one! 

Sampler Details 

Size: 8" x 8"

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Vellum, Whisper White, Good Morning Magnolia Designer Series Paper

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Versamark, White Embossing Powder

Stamp Set: Daisy Lane, A Big Thank You, Good Morning Magnolia

Tools: Magnolia Memory Dies, Beautiful Layers Dies

Accessories: Magnolia Ribbon Set, Linen Twine, Silver Button, Metallic Sequins

Today's project was inspired by the following challenge: 

SUOC228: New Catalog Favorites

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Card: Magnolia for a Sympathy

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Welcome to today's post! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far.  I know that I have been busy trying to keep my little entertained these last few weeks and we still have about two more months of summer to go! The Texas heat is here, so there will be lots more pool and splash pad time in our future!! That being said, I am working "overtime" trying to get some cards done and have been sneaking in some crafting between pools, naps and friend time!

I am back today to share a sympathy card made from the beautiful Magnolia Lane suite.  Sympathy cards are never easy, so I went ahead and played along with the TGIF Challenge to have a few sympathy cards for my stash.  Always good to have these on hand especially when a friend is in need of a kind word or two.

And here is today's card...

The magnolia flower really steals the show on this one.  And the extra layers of designer paper help bring the flower to life.  I mixed the new with the old on this one as the sentiment stamp is from a retired Stampin' Up! set called Heartfelt Blooms.  It may be a retired set, but I thought that particular sentiment was just the right touch. 

Technique Tip: I used the "masking" technique to create an oval shape around the stamped sentiment.  First, stamp the sentiment in the center of a die-cut piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Simply cut an oval shape from extra, scrap cardstock and tape over the sentiment.  Stamp the surrounding background images in the color of your choice on and around the oval shape.  Peel away the oval to reveal the sentiment.   

Card Details
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Magnolia Lane DSP
Ink: Mossy Meadow
Stamp Set: Good Morning Magnolia, Heartfelt Blooms
Tools: Rectangle Stitched die set, Magnolia Memory die set
Accessories: Linen Twine

I included the picture below that was taken during "construction".  I had the magnolia flower and coordinating leaves cut and ready to be assembled on the card; however, I thought at this point the card was just as pretty.  So I thought I would share this photo as well just to show how a card can go from simple to spectacular with just a few extra pieces. 

Today's card was inspired by the following challenges...

TGIFC #218

PP448 - A Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge

Across the top: Ribbon (linen twine), Patterned Paper (Magnolia Lane DSP), Die-Cut (Magnolia)

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Card: First Magnolia Flower

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Welcome to today's post.  I was so excited to share today's card because it was a very special one for me to make! My sweet mom had her birthday this week and I of course made her a beautiful card featuring none other than the Magnolia Lane suite.  I was super excited to try out the magnolia flower 3-D cut-outs and feature one of the flowers on the card.  I have been playing with the flowers for awhile and I think I finally got them figured out! 

And here is today's card...

Doesn't the flower just steal the show!?!? I sent the layer of Early Espresso through the Wood Plank Embossing folder and covered it with a layer of vellum.  I always think vellum softens up a card and I love the look it gives over a layer of designer paper.  

I used a mix of the Sunshine Sayings and Well Written sets for the sentiment.  And of course the Magnolia Memory Die Cuts. 

Card Details

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

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Vellum, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Stamp Set: Sunshine Sayings

Tools: Magnolia Memory Dies, Well Written Dies,Wood Plank Embossing Folder

Accessories: Magnolia Ribbon Combo, Share What You Love Pearls

Side note on the photo since it is not my usual white background...I of course forgot to take a picture of the card before it was mailed off! But lucky for me...Mom lives close by so I took a picture at her house ;) Just one of the many reasons I'm so thankful that my whole family calls Austin home! 

Today's card was inspired by the following challenge: 

SSC206: Sketch Fun

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Suite: Magnolia Lane Suite

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I wanted to once again focus on the beautiful Magnolia Lane Suite for today's post.  I just can't get enough of this line of stamping goodies.  The possibilities are endless with this suite and they can be used for so many occasions.  

Also, I am excited to announce my new workshops are on the calendar for August and September!  These classes are designed for all levels of crafters, so no prior card-making or stamping experience is required.  If you are local to the Austin, TX area, you can check out my workshops page for further details.  

To go along with today's class announcement, I wanted to share a few examples of class projects.  You'll notice that they take a "Step-It-Up" approach in that the cards go from simply stamps, ink and paper to the addition of multiple layers, die-cuts, etc.  Again, this is a great way to learn about card-making and stamping or simply get ideas on how to add more detail to your current cards.  

And here are today's projects...

Card #1: Simple stamping

In card #1, the stamp set is really able to shine as it is the main focus on the top layer of Whisper White cardstock.  The magnolia is stamped in Mossy Meadow and the sentiment is stamped in Powder Pink.  

Card #2: Add a die-cut

As the title states, in card #2 I added a simple die-cut magnolia from the Magnolia Memory die set.  The two layers are cut in Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.  In addition, the Rectangle Stitched Die set is used for the background and sentiment cardstock.  

Card #3: Bring on the layers and embellishments

Ok, so this card has "everything but the kitchen sink" as the saying goes! It uses layered Designer Series Paper with vellum, multiple die-cuts, embellishments and even some extra coloring on the magnolia flowers.    

Card Details

Size: All cards measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper: Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper and coordinating cardstock, vellum

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Powder Pink

Stamp Set: Good Morning Magnolia

Tools: Rectangle Stitched Die, Magnolia Memory Die, Layering Circle Die

Accessories: Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo, Metallic Sequins

So there you have it! One Stampin' Up! suite three different ways! I have so much fun creating these types of cards for classes.  My first instinct is always to add and use as many goodies as possible, but don't forget that sometimes the simplest cards can be the prettiest.  

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Card: Sneak Peek "Magnolia Lane Suite"

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Welcome to today's post!  I am so excited to share today's project because it features some of the latest goodies that will be available starting June 4, 2019 in this year's new Stampin' Up! catalog.  I already have a long "favorites list" and I know you will too once the new catalog is available.  The Designer Series Paper are all keepers and the coordination with the new stamps sets are sure to be a must have for your stamping stash!

And here is today's project...

Having to put together a sympathy card is always a difficult one.  But I hope that I can bring a little joy during a difficult time when I present a friend or loved one with a handmade card.  With the new Magnolia Lane products, creating a sympathy card is a little easier as the paper, stamps and sentiments are lovely, sophisticated and lend themselves to creating a card with a peaceful and tranquil message.  

The card stock featured is from the Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper set and the magnolia stamp is from the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set.  Both of these products will be available beginning June 4, 2019.  

I featured two carryover products with the sentiment stamp (Make A Difference Stamp Set #146676) and die cut (Well Said Die Cut #148534).  Both of these products have been so useful in my craft room as they can be used for a variety of occasions.  

See some additional photos below of today's project (includes a sneak peek photo of a portion of the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set!)...

The large magnolia stamp is used both on the inside sentiment as well as some additional decoration to the envelope flap.  

Card Details

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

Paper: Crumb Cake, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Stamp Set: Make a Difference, Good Morning Magnolia, August 2018 Paper Pumpkin (inside sentiment)

Tools: Rectangle Stitched Die Cut, Well Said Die Cut

Today's project was inspired by the following challenge: 

Sunday Stamps #SSC205

Focused on the dark green, black and browns with white as a neutral 

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