Today's card features the Little Ladybug stamp set. You can only get this one for a few more weeks during Sale-a-bration, either by hosting a qualifying party or by placing a $300 order yourself. It's worth it, in my opinion. This stamp set is large, and SO cute!
You can also purchase the coordinating Ladybugs Dies, which cut out quite a few of the stamped images. Don't you love it when you don't have to fussy cut?!
If you'd like to see how I put this card together, you can see a video here:
Stamps: Little Ladybug Ink: Memento Black, Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Daffodil Delight, Light & Dark Granny Apple Green, Light Rococo Rose, Light Smoky Slate, Ivory Paper: Balmy Blue, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pleased as Punch DSP Embellishments: White Baker's Twine, Gingham Gala Sequins Tools: Ladybugs Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Rectangle Stitched Dies Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals
I have two cards to share with you today! I used the Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper along with sponge daubers to create these beautiful cards. Here is the first one - for this one I used the paper as a background piece.
I colored the Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon with the Light Night of Navy Stampin' Blends Marker - it was a pretty close match to the Blueberry Bushel!
For the second card, I fussy cut the flowers out of the paper. This takes a little bit longer, but isn't too hard when you're using Paper Snips.
I've used the Sending You Thoughts stamp set on both cards. This stamp set and the Flowering Foils paper are both free choices when you spend $50 during Sale-a-bration!
Which card do you like better? I love the Blueberry Bushel, but I think lots of colors would look great on these flowers!
If you'd like to see how I put these cards together, you can watch the video here:
Stamps: Sending You Thoughts Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Pear Pizzazz, Stampin' Blends: Light Night of Navy Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Flowering Foils DSP Embellishments: Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon Tools: Sponge Daubers, Story Label Punch, Scripty EF Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Today's card uses the Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper. This patterned paper coordinates with FOUR punches - the Tulip Builder Punch, the Umbrella Builder Punch, the Heart Punch Pack, and the Small Bloom Punch! I used the heart pattern for my card.
If you'd like to see me make this card, check out the video:
Stamps: Peaceful Moments Ink: Memento Black Paper: Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Pleased as Punch DSP Embellishments: Iridescent Sequins, Linen Thread Tools: Heart Punch Pack, Pinewood Planks EF Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Glue
Today's project is cute and fun! I was looking for projects using 6 x 6" paper to showcase the paper sampler that you can get for free in a starter kit during Sale-a-bration, and I found this cute treat bag from Pootles' Papercraft. You can follow the link to see the measurements and instructions, but it's really easy to put together!
These bags are small - perfect for a few Hershey's kisses or Dove chocolates (think Valentine's Day!). They are also a great size for party or wedding favors.
I used a regular hole punch to punch one hole through the paper at the top, and then put my ribbon through and tied a bow. You could also use a binder clip.
If you'd like to see how I put this project together, you can check out the video here.
Stamps: Painted Poppies, Itty Bitty Greetings Ink: Poppy Parade, Memento Black Paper: Peaceful Poppies DSP, Whisper White Embellishments: Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon Tools: Pretty Label Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Trimmer, Hole Punch Adhesives: Tear and Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
I have heard several people say that one of their New Year's goals is to send more cards this year. Now maybe that is because a lot of people I know are into making cards, but that's besides the point. If this is one of your goals, I have the perfect stamp set for you - Heartfelt! It is a Valentine's Day stamp set at first glance, but several sentiments are appropriate for anytime. So for today's card, I made a non-Valentine's card using this set.
What do you think of the color combo? I used Black, White, Gold, Pool Party, and Highland Heather. The Highland Heather is stamped off once, which I feel is a pretty close match to Purple Posy.
Are you wondering where that Pool Party ribbon came from? I colored the Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon with my Dark Pool Party Stampin' Blends Marker! Fun, right? And that gorgeous striped paper is from the Golden Honey Specialty DSP that you can get for free during Sale-a-bration. I love me some black and white stripes!
What is your favorite part of this card? Comment and let me know! If you'd like to watch me put it together, check out my Facebook Live. Stamps: Heartfelt Ink: Memento Black, Highland Heather, Pool Party, Stampin' Blends: Dark Pool Party Paper: Whisper White, Golden Honey Specialty DSP, Gold Foil Embellishments: Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Painted Poppies Sequins Tools: Heart Punch Pack, 1 1/2" Circle Punch Adhesives: SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals
One of the things I will miss in next year's Annual Catalog is the polka dot pattern in the Designer Series Paper 6 x 6" stacks. I decided to use the Brights Stack to make some quick and easy 3 x 3" birthday cards. These are perfect for all of those birthday parties you're invited to when your child is in school. Kids don't care about the card - they want the present! So don't spend too much on time or supplies, but still give a really cute card.
These paper stacks are available in all of our color families, so pick your favorite, and add it to your order today! You could change up the sentiment, and give a set of cards as a gift instead. Did you know that this size of card fits perfectly in our Mini Pizza Boxes?
If you are stopping by from my Facebook Live, here are the measurements for the cards: *Whisper White, cut 3 x 6" - you can get 8 cards out of a 12 x 12" piece of cardstock! *DSP, cut 3 strips 2 3/4 x 7/8" *DSP (for the envelope flap), cut 3 1/4 x 1 1/2", trim to fit
Stamps: Happy Birthday Gorgeous Ink: Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green Paper: Whisper White, Brights DSP Stack Embellishments: White Baker's Twine, Mini Pizza Boxes Tools: Pretty Label Punch Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots
The Geared Up Garage Bundle is not one that was at the top of my wish list. I challenged myself to create a class with it (coming soon!), and to use it in a Facebook Live. I needed some inspiration, so I used this week's sketch over at Global Design Project.
I think it turned out pretty well! I used all products from the suite, with the exception of the stitched heart - that is cut with the Be Mine Stitched Framelits.
If you are popping over from the Facebook Live for the measurements, here they are! *Basic Gray card base - 4 1/4 x 11" *Real Red - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8" *DSP (cars) - 5 x 3 3/4" *DSP (red) - 3 x 3" *Whisper White - 2 x 2" *Smoky Slate - 1 x 3", trimmed with the Triple Banner Punch
This bundle is carrying over to the new Annual Catalog, but will no longer be available at a 10% off bundle price, so make sure you buy it now at a discount!
Stamps: Geared Up Garage Ink: Smoky Slate, Memento Black Paper: Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White, Classic Garage DSP Embellishments: Classic Garage Metal Elements, Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon Tools: Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Big Shot, Triple Banner Punch Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots
Today's card is a little piece of spring. In my part of the country, our peach and apple trees are starting to leaf out and blossom, and I have some flowers waiting to be planted. Spring is definitely in the air! I know that's not the case for some of you, so I hope this card reminds you that spring is coming! Eventually.
I used Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen to color the flowers. I stamped a second time, fussy cut a few of the flowers, and added them with Stampin' Dimensionals. The picture gives you an idea, but in real life it adds so much to the card!
If you'd like to see how I put this card together, you can check out today's Facebook Live.
Stamps: Lovely Lattice, Butterfly Gala Ink: Tuxedo Black, Night of Navy Paper: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Whisper White Accessories & Tools: Watercolor Pencils - Calypso Coral and Old Olive, Blender Pens, Night of Navy Baker's Twine
And guess what? I just bought the brand new Call Me Cupcake Thinlits, and they make that cut out frosting look so sharp! No more trying to fussy cut that swirl at the top. And the fun little star pick is also from the die set. I already loved this set, but now I think I love it even more! Customers will be able to purchase the dies in March, or you can add them to a starter kit right now!
Stamps: Hello Cupcake Ink: Coastal Cabana, Pineapple Punch, Berry Burst Paper: Coastal Cabana, Berry Burst, Pineapple Punch, Whisper White Accessories & Tools: Call Me Cupcake Thinlits, Big Shot, Gingham Gala Sequins, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Silver Baker's Twine
The inside sentiments came from January's Paper Pumpkin kit.
Stamps: So Hoppy Together, Be Mine, Valentine Ink: Memento Black, Lovely Lipstick, plus Light & Dark Granny Apple Green, Dark Flirty Flamingo, and Light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Paper: Lovely Lipstick, Whisper White, Lovely Lipstick Foil (SAB), Botanical Butterfly DSP (SAB) Accessories & Tools: Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Big Shot, Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack, Rhinestones
For this week's Facebook Live, I thought I would point out a feature of the online store you might not have noticed. It is the section called Project Ideas. Here, you can see a variety of sample projects, and each one has all of the products you need to make that project. You can even purchase all of them together under one ordering code!
So the project I put together uses the Hey Love stamp set, and isn't it cute?
I think this is the perfect treat packaging for anyone you want to give a sweet treat to on Valentine's Day. If you want to make this project too, you can order everything you need here.
Then I decided to add in a few additional colors and use more of the cute animals in the stamp set.
Which one is your favorite? Stamps: Hey Love Ink: Memento Black, plus Light Flirty Flamingo, Dark and Light Smoky Slate, and Dark and Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Paper: Whisper White Thick Accessories & Tools: 2 x 8" Cello Bags, Night of Navy Medium Baker's Twine
Today I am sharing the card I created for this week's Facebook Live. It came together pretty quickly, because I used a sample from the demonstrator magazine as my inspiration. (Getting this magazine quarterly is just one of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Click here to learn more.)
This cute little cupcake makes the best birthday cards, don't you think? The Hello Cupcake stamp set is free with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration. Shop and get yours today!
On yesterday's Facebook Live, I showed how to make a quick and easy gift bag using two sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and one 12" x 12" sheet of Designer Series Paper. I followed the instructions from Ronda Wade's video here. You can watch my demonstration here. Here are a few measurements to help you out: Score each piece of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock down the long side at 1 1/2" on both sides. Score each piece at 2 3/4" down the short side, just on one side. Cut up your score line to the 2 3/4" score line on both sides to make two flaps. Cut 4" off the top of the DSP. Then cut at 5 1/4" twice so you have two pieces of DSP that measure 5 1/4" x 8".
The tags on the bags were stamped and punched using the products in the Christmas Traditions Punch Box, on sale for only $27.00 right now! All other supplies are listed below. Please note that I used retired gold tinsel trim on one of the bags. I would recommend the Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon as the perfect substitute!
