This is an extra special greeting for an extra special lady. Little pansy faces always bring a smile!
Both of these sentiments are from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set #154999. I also used the coordinating Pansy Dies #155680.
These colors flow together so well: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape!
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Nesting dies create lots of varied frames! These blue hue papers are a HIT. Blue is BACK in fashion!! This is an inspirational collection of very pretty products!
Countryside Inn Suite #161474
Milestone Birthdays demand extra special cards!! Putting a number on a Birthday card elevates your message. Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750 are perfect with 52 dies of letters and numbers. These numbers were die cut from the Soft Shimmer 12 X 12" Paper Combo Pack #161750.
This card is happy Berry Burst color!! The envelope flap and card accent layers are Glorious Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #163170.
This is the original card created with Inked & Tiled Bundle #161168. It uses the punch from the bundle for the sentiment. Simply change the sentiment to a number!
Birthday are special, so make MILESTONE Birthday EXTRA SPECIAL!!
Such an easy suite to use! Punch and Play with the duo punch pack! Inexact botanical prints and sweet coordinating papers! This is a FUNNY and versatile suite!! Watch for more posts with this brand new collection!!
Inked Botanicals Suite #161172
Mail your best friend a CHEERFUL greeting! This is Timeless Arrangements Bundle #161526 that contains 20 sentiments to mix and match!
Look closely and notice the cute tiny "x's" on the white die cut layer. What a SWEET detail!!
These happy colors are Berry Burst and Shaded Spruce, accented with Basic White.
There is a surprise inside!! This is the NEW Moody Mauve color combined with the Fresh as a Daisy Suite #161301!
SURPRISE! It's an explosion card sure to make the receiver SMILE!! The white circle is a place to handwrite your message! The "explosion" was created with the Fresh as a Daisy 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161289.
This fun, versatile Daisy Suite would be a delightful addition to YOUR stamp stash!!
New stamps in New colors! I'm really enjoying the 15 NEW colors in this 2023-24 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog that was just released!! These pretty daisies are die cut in NEW Moody Mauve card stock, layered onto black for impact!! The base is Very Vanilla card stock embossed with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder #154317.
This Cheerful Daisies Bundle #161297 is extremely versatile because there are 15 photopolymer stamp images and 14 coordinating dies!! Just scroll down to my previous post to see an entirely different look for this fun bundle!
Everyone loves Daisies, especially in their mailbox!!
Do it differently!! Here is a unique technique for the popular Cheerful Daisies Stamp Set #161290.
Stamp a full sheet of flowers in black ink on white card stock. Stamp randomly and fairly close together.
Grab your Blending Brushes #153611 and two ink pad. I chose Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo ink pads. Apply the colors to your stamped card stock. I chose to do wide bands of soft colors. Using a Sponge Dauber #133773, I added flower centers with Pecan Pie ink pad. Cut into four cards front layers.
Use any extra strips for the inside of the card. Don't waste anything!!
Play with this FUN technique!! Vary your colors and release your creativity!
This Daisey looks so sweet in the NEW colors of Bubble Bath and Pebbled Path! This Cheerful Daisies Bundle #161297 is already a HIT!! Fifteen photopolymer stamps and 14 dies give you TONS of design options!!
The background is embossed with the new Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder #161473.
Daisies are timeless! Daisies are classic!
So sorry to see this lovely Art Gallery Stamp Set #158201 and Floral Gallery Dies #154316 retire on May 1st! The Stamparatus #146276, positioning tool, is also retiring.
Goodbye sweet friend!! I will miss you!! Celebrate Sunflower Stamp Set #152517 & Sunflowers Dies #152704 will retire May 1st.
SHARI BALL of Illinois
I offered my demonstrator Team, North Star Stampers, a random chance to win a product gift certificate from me. If they sent me a fancy fold birthday card, their name would go into a random drawing. Shari Ball, my direct Team member from Illinois won the drawing and has a Gift Certificate to ENJOY!! CONGRATS, to SHARI, who has been a demonstrator since 2004!!
Shari's floral card is an interlocking gate fold. Thanks to all Team members that entered!! I sure enjoyed getting your cards!! Hurray for handmade cards!!
Here is a lovely floral Vanilla Notecard #144236 with NO coloring! It's fast and elegant with Gold Foil embossed with the new Basics 3D Embossing Folder #161598 for texture.
The Abigail Rose Suite Collection #159052 is filled with realistic images and lots of easy to use neutrals on the designer papers.
This notecard has sooo many uses! I like to leave the inside blank. When I have the need to mail this card, I will quickly add the appropriate sentiment for the occasion. You can't go wrong with this sweet floral collection of products!
Curves are interesting! Around the Bend Bundle #160650 is sweet!! This is a card for someone very special.
Country Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160388 is a dainty compliment to the curve. So lovely!
This sweet note can be used for many occasions! I have paired the classic Country Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160388 with the Regency Park 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160559, both from the Spring 2023 Mini Catalog.
I grab the Go To Greetings #158783 all the time! The general sentiments are various sizes so fit my needs!
Make a Card, Mail a Card!!
Here is a FUN idea using Regency Park Designer Series Paper #160559. This fold shows both sides of the designer paper.
Working with designer paper is easy. The color palette is predetermined for you.
TIPS: These rectangles are cut 2-1/2 X 1-7/8". Cut the four rectangles as "one," so they are the same size. Cut one template the same size, and then cut off the corner at a 45 degree angle. This template determines the fold of the designer papers so they are all the same. The center opening can be varied to accommodate the focal point. The deeper the fold, the larger the center opening. This flower is created with the Petal Park Builder Punch #160576.
Available NOW, this gorgeous product collection contains unique dies, soft colors, pretty embossing folders and beautiful designer papers!! This is the brand new online exclusive, Hello, Irresistible Suite #161154!
This collection has the option of using the Irresistible Blooms Dies #161149 to cut out the images from the Hello, Irresistible 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161139. This is a time saver if you are busy.
Look at this lovely background created with the Basic 3D Embossing Folders #161598, three designs! These colors are Smoky Slate and So Saffron with a Pale Papaya Ribbon. SO pretty! To find this collection, go my online store and click online-exclusives.
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This product bundle contains dies with incredible details and lots of curves! This is Around the Bend Bundle #160650 from the Spring 2023 Mini Catalog.
This bundle is paired with the Regency Park 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper. It's sweet flowers, polka dots and stripes in happy colors!
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This pretty two-step stamp set called Petal Park is part of a PUNCH bundle #160577. The punch fits the flower images. After stamping the flowers, I added a touch of Daffodil Delight Blends markers to the center area.
The background layer is Vellum, embossed with the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580. Sale-A-Bration Promo ENDS Feb. 28th. Have you stocked up on your basic supplies and earned FREE Sale-A-Bration items?? Time is getting short. Do it today!!
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I used a different color than the featured samples of this stamp set in the NEW Spring Mini Catalog. It looks so lovely in the color of Highland Heather! This is the NEW Country Bouquet Bundle #160383 with Punch.
The interesting background is the NEW Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580. It looks like your Grandmother's chair!
What a sweet note to tell someone you care. Try this lovely stamp set in lots of different colors. Check out MANY MORE new products in the 2023 Spring Mini Catalog!
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Wow! What a sweet bundle this is! Country Bouquet Bundle #160383 with Punch is versatile, sweet, and playful! It's on my FAVORITES LIST! Colors: Real Red, Garden Green and Balmy Blue.
The floral images have shading for added interest. The adorable background paper is Country Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160388 from the same suite of products! It's dainty and classic!
The dies are the Scalloped Contours Dies #155560 which I use very often!
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This early release bundle contains three oval dies that add so much interest to your creations!! This is the Framed Florets Bundle #162407 that is coming in the Jan. 5, 2023 Mini Catalog, but can be purchased NOW!
These dies were cut with Silver Foil using Adhesive Sheets #152334 for easy application. The base card is Gorgeous Grape. The Glitter Washi Tape #159973 adds a femininie sparkle!! Look inside...
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This offering is not included in the Seasonal Sale because it is not in the current annual catalog. It's NEW!
This lovely Birthday card was created by Michelle Miller, my friend and team member!
This is a perfect fancy fold to show off this boarder print from Rustic Harvest 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159633. Cut the Designer Paper 11-1/2" X 5-1/4". Score at 3-1/2" and 7-1/2", then mount onto 5-1/2 X 4-1/4" card stock.
Michelle applied Wink of Stella glitter #141897 on all dark red flowers. Lovely, Michelle!
I love all shades of purple. This pretty flower is colored with Fresh Freesia Blends and is from the Cottage Rose Bundle #159048.
The Stitched Greenery Die #155451 adds a nicely coordinated background.
Check out this lovely floral suite or bundle on pages 56-57 of the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.
This charming Stampin' Up! product is the Cottage Rose Bundle #159048 from the Annual Catalog. It's created on a handy Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes #144236.
No coloring makes this a quick note card to make.
The flower center and small flowers sparkle with Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897.
Make a Card, Mail a Card!!
Try this. Use the splatter image and heat emboss it with gold embossing powder. WOW, it really STEPS UP the design using this sweet Quiet Meadow Stamp Set #155082.
This stamp set is perfect for layering or creating collage cards because it contain several background elements. Try it!
Do you have stacks of Designer Series Papers?? Yes, I thought you did! Try this cute, easy Triangle Two-fer Card!!
Select a non-directional designer paper that coordinates front and back. Cut to 8 X 8", score at 4", rotate 90% and score again at 4". Cut diagonally corner to corner. Fold and mount onto a 4-1/4" square. You have two cards! EASY!
This cute floral paper is Design a Daydream 12 X 12" HOST Designer Series Paper with 48 sheets, #159161. TRY THIS!
Did you watch my VERSATILE DSP CARD VIDEO? I have made so many of these easy fancy fold cards! The Splendid Day 12 X 12" Special Designer Series Paper #159666 creates an elegant card!
Watch my video below for lots of cute samples. This fancy fold is 12 X 3", scored at 4-1/4 and 9-1/2". SIMPLE!!
Try this easy, fast, economical fancy fold!! Here is the video full of IDEAS!
This lovely seasonal card was created by my friend and Team member, SueAnn Bamberg, using the Hello Harvest Bundle #159644.
I love the that she stamped the pumpkin image on the Festive Foils 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #159536! Thank you for sharing this pretty Autumn card, SueAnn! Well done!
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I love PURPLE! This card pairs the versatile Sending Smiles Bundle #158707 with Artistic Mix Decorative Masks #159178.
These assorted masks, also called STENCILS, create wonderful soft backgrounds by using Blending Brushes #153611.
Wouldn't you love to get this card in the mail?
Make a card and send a card, today!
Have you tried Stampin' Up!'s Blending Brushes #153611? They are fun and amazing! I used the brushes with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks #159178. You might also call these "stencils."
Simply collect ink on your brush, directly from an ink pad. Secure the mask over your card stock. Use light pressure on your brush to apply the ink. Heavier pressure will increase your color intensity. I wanted a SOFT application for backgrounds. Color does not have to be perfectly even. Let it vary for some for interest!
This is one of my favorite stamp sets, Sending Smiles Bundle #158707. Note how I curved the sentiment. It's easy to do with pliable photopolymer stamps!
Try sponging!! Check back because more sponging will post!
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Don't be afraid to use BLACK! The color black "POPS" all colors. It's a very useful neutral! This is the new Sending Smiles Bundle #158707 in silhouette.
The fun black print background is Perfectly Penciled 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159244. It's easy to use!! Try black and pop it with any color...bright colors are great!
I love purples. True Beauty Bundle #158984 is very pretty in the NEW Orchid Oasis In Color!!
The sentiment "Just Because" is handy and versatile when creating cards ahead of time!
The lovely bias plaid background is from the "must-have" In Color 2022-2024 In Color 6 X6" Designer Series Paper pack!! These color family packs are my go-to for covering envelope flaps, too!
I needed to create a special spring birthday card and grabbed my favorite Pansy Patch Bundle #155674. The Blending Brushes #153611 add a "whisper of pink"....perfect!!
Adding texture saves a white card from boredom! I used the Scalloped Contour Dies #155560 and the new Fern 3D Embossing Folder #158804.
A Brushed Brass Butterfly #158136 is a must to complete this sweet card. Try a white card!
I LOVE this cheery Sending Smiles Bundle #158707!! The colors are Real Red, Mango Melody, Garden Green and Soft Suede.
There are EIGHT sentiments to choose from! WOW!
Here are the Fancy Fold measurements. Super Simple!! Super HAPPY!!
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This is a super handy, generic card to have on hand!! It uses the Eden's Garden Bundle #157832. Cut four Designer Papers, 2 X 2-5/8". I try to use two lights and two darks for contrast. Watch my short video for 9 finished ideas and a special tip!
RETIRING May 2, 2022
Blossoms in Bloom Bundle
#159526
Art Gallery Stamp Set #158201 page 13
Floral Gallery Dies #154316 page 163
Let's "Rock & Roll!" This is a simple, fun technique: I inked this flower image with Bumblebee ink, then ROLLED the edges of the image in Polished Pink ink! Like magic, the result is a two-color flower!! This lovely, sketchy flower is from Flowing Flowers Stamp Set #157880 in the Spring Mini Catalog.
This is a fast way to add color to an image that is rather round in shape.
The base card is Basic Grey, a neutral that is under used. Try "Rock & Roll!"
I have REALLY enjoyed In Bloom Stamp Set #158218 and it's coordinating Pierced Blooms Dies #154312. I'm sad to see them retire on May 2nd. Here I paired them with the pretty 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum #156844.
Peek inside for another flower created with Shimmer Vellum!
Click the picture to enlarge it and see the piercing details!!
What level of paper crafting do you prefer?? Beginner, Casual, or Avid! I do all three, but mostly casual. The great thing about creating is you only have to please YOURSELF!!
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Shaker Cards are FUN!! Jar of Flowers Stamp Set #152515 is designed to create fast and easy shaker cards!! The coordinating Jar Punch #152703 creates the hole to insert the Mason Jar Shaker Domes #153100, which are self-adhesive.
I filled the jar with Sequins for Everything #153556 before sealing the jar from the back. The sequins are faceted and sparkle! Try this Shaker Card !!
Everyone loves little Pansy Faces!! They are such a cheery SPRING flower!! This month, they are 20% OFF! Pansy Patch Bundle #155674 Reg. $57, now only $45.50! See it on page 29 of the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.
Be sure to check out the coordinating Pansy Petal 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #155807, too!! Make HAPPY SPRING CARDS!!
I LOVE this Bundle & have made so many cheerful cards!!!
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This is a very FUN Fancy Fold card! Peek inside...
The sentiment is visible through the tunnel, hence the name "Tunnel Card!" This card features the FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item, Friendly Hello and coordinating Designer Series Paper #159990, at the $100 bonus level.
Top view. You can find videos at YouTube on how to make this fun Fancy Fold! Try it!
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Personally, I can NEVER have too many floral stamps! Check out this lovely Flowing Flowers Stamp Set #157880. It's has very artsy, irregular images. So much interest!!
I used Blending Brushes #153611 and two ink pads - Magenta Madness and Bumblebee. I love these bright colors against the neutral Basic Gray base card.
This unique floral stamp set would be a great addition to your collection! Try it! Sale-A-Bration Promo ENDS Feb. 28th so don't delay!
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Stenciling softness is easy to create with Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes #153611 and the NEW Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks #158142.
This card is so soft yet happy with Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo inks! I'm sure it will make someone smile!
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Shimmer Vellum #155616 is FUN!! Did you miss it in the catalog on page 135?
ALL these flowers and leaves were die cut from Shimmer Vellum using the Pierced Blooms Dies #154312. They are ADORABLE!!
I mounted these sweet colorful flowers onto Pattern Party 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #155426 for hostesses only, starting at $150 purchased. BLACK pops all colors! Try Shimmer Vellum!