Sweet Citrus

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This week I had some fun with the Sweet Citrus Bundle. For this first card I wanted to pair it up with the Around the Bend Bundle.I first created the background with the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder. Then I cut two leaf layers (one in Balmy Blue and one in Granny Apple Green) and layered them on top of the Basic White Cane Weave cardstock. Next, I stamped the lemons in Daffodil Delight on Basic White cardstock and used the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder to cut and emboss them. Then I stamped the leaves in Granny Apple Green and the flowers in Petal Pink and used the Sweet Citrus Dies to cut the shapes out. After adhering all the pieces to the card front, I then added a linen thread bow to the card. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment, “Have a zesty birthday!” on Basic White cardstock and used the label from the Gingko Branch die to cut it out. The label die was pretty long for this sentiment so after running it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, I moved the die so that it would be closer to the end of the text, aligned the sides (the groves on the outside of this label die helped a lot), and ran it back through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine. Tip: I used washi tape to hold the die in place when I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine so that it would not move around during the process.

 
For this second card, I used the same color combination as the first one. Instead of the card base being Granny Apple Green like the first card, I chose to use Balmy Blue cardstock for this card. For the background layer of this card I decided to stick with the Cane Weave 3D Embossed Basic White cardstock. Next, I stamped my own Designer Series Paper (DSP) using the Sweet Citrus stamp set and used the large square die from the Stylish Shapes die set to cut out a square from it. I layered the DSP on a Granny Apple Green square mat to compliment the green leaves.  Next, I adhered all the layers down on the card and added a linen thread bow to it. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment, “Enjoy the sweeter things in life”, and cut it out using the Gingko Branch label die. This time I didn’t shorten the label like I did on the first card because this sentiment was longer.
 

Taco Fiesta

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It is Taco Tuesday! And what would be better than creating some really cute cards using the Stampin’ Up Taco Fiesta stamp set? I wanted to have fun creating some simple, fun cards. For this first card, I used the taco image and the Long time, no TACO sentiment. I also used the Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends to color the tacos.
For this second card, I stamped the bowl of guacamole, tortilla chips, and sentiment in the lower left hand corner of the card. I colored the images with the Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends.

Oh my heavens, although this next card is so simple it is so cute! I stamped the pepper and sentiment in the middle of the card and colored the pepper with the Dark Real Red and Dark Granny Apple  Green Stampin’ Blends.

Not sure about you, but I think these little avocados are adorable. I decided to pair the Taco Fiesta stamp set with the Celebrating You stamp set. I stamped the avocados in the middle of the card with the sentiment below them. Next, I colored the avocados using the Dark and Light Granny Apple Green and Light Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends. Lastly, to bring out the sentiment I decided to use the little heart die from the Teacup dies to create some small red hearts.

Easter Bunny

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One of my favorite holidays, Easter, is just around the corner, so I decided to create some Happy Easter cards. For this first card, I wanted to show you how you can stamp your own Designer Series Paper (DSP) or background using a stamp set. I used the carrot image from the Easter Bunny stamp set to create the background. I randomly stamped the image and colored them with the Stampin’ Blends and Markers. I also stamped another three carrots, colored them, and fussy cut them to embellish the Happy Easter sentiment.

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When I first saw this Easter Bunny image in the Stampin’ Up Easter Bunny stamp set I envisioned it inside of an Easter Basket, but I was not sure how that was going to happen until I remembered the Stampin’ Up Full Basket Dies and the Framed Florets Dies. I used the oval die from the Framed Florets Dies to create the Easter Basket handle. I then stamped the Easter Bunny, colored it using the Smoky Slate and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends, and fussy cut it out. Lastly, I stamped the floral image and several of the Easter egg image, colored them using the Stampin’ Blends, and fussy cut them out to add them to my card.

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Dainty Delight

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 Encouragement Card
The Stampin’ Up Dainty Delight Bundle is perfect to make beautiful projects with. For this encouragement card I stamped the floral image in black memento ink and colored it with the Stampin’ Write Markers. You will notice that I did not color the whole image (the entire flowers or leaves), but only a splash of color on each flower and leaf which created a nice watercolor look. Additionally, I layered a piece of vellum cardstock on top of the By The Bay Designer Series Paper (DSP) to soften up the card.

Thank You Card
To create this simple thank you card I used the Dainty Delight dies to make the oval wreath and flowers. Then I stamped the Dainty Delight stamp sentiment in the middle of the card in black memento ink. Lastly, I added a linen thread bow to the side of the wreath using a glue dot.
Spring Color Combination

Ginkgo Branch

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Thinking of You Card

Did you know that you can combine very different products to create beautiful projects? I paired up the Ginkgo Branch bundle with the By The Bay Designer Series Paper (DSP) to create two cards this week: Thinking of You card and With Sympathy card.
Supply List:
Stamps/Bundles: Ginkgo Branch
Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Mint Macaron, and By the Bay DSP
Ink: Black Memento and Mint Macaron
Dies: Stitched Greenery and Fabulous Frames
Embellishments/Ribbon: Brushed Brass Butterflies and Linen Thread

With Sympathy Card
Supply List:
Stamps/Bundles: Ginkgo Branch
Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Mint Macaron, and By the Bay DSP
Ink: Black Memento
Dies: Stitched Greenery
Embellishments/Ribbon: Brushed Brass Butterflies and Linen Thread

Regency Park

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 I just love the colors and the Regency Park 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP) in the Regency Park Suite. The sentiments and the dies in the Sentimental Park Bundle are so versatile. I wanted to create some pizazz in the background so I decided to used the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder.

List of Supplies:

  • Stamp Set(s)/Bundles: Sentimental Park Bundle
  • Paper: Basic White and Regency Park 6×6 DSP
  • Ink: Shaded Spruce
  • Embossing Folder: Cane Weave 3D
  • Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots

All of the different patterns and florals make the Regency Park 6×6 DSP so easy to make pretty cards.

List of Supplies:

  • Stamp Set(s)/Bundles: Sentimental Park Bundle
  • Ink: Night of Navy
  • Paper: Petal Pink, Crushed Curry, Basic White, and Regency Park 6×6 DSP
  • Punch: Decorative Circle
  • Ribbon: Night of Navy 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Fancy Flora Suite

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 The Fancy Flora Suite in the Stampin’ Up January – April 2023 Mini Catalog is just gorgeous. I paired the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder with it to create this lovely birthday card. 

Supply List:

  • Stamp Set(s)/Bundles: Two-Tone Flora Bundle and Something Fancy Bundle
  • Paper: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Soft Sea Foam, Basic White, and Fancy Flora 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • Ink: So Saffron, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, and Black Memento
  • Embossing Folder: Pretty Flowers
  • Ribbon: Pool Party 3/8″ Grossgrain Ribbon
  • Embellishments: Iridescent Pastel Gems

I wanted to create an elegant, but basic card using the Fancy Flora Suite so I created this Thank You card. 

Supply List:
  • Stamp Set(s)/Bundles: Two-Tone Flora Bundle and Something Fancy Bundle
  • Paper: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Soft Sea Foam, Basic White, and Fancy Flora 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • Ink: So Saffron, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, and Black Memento
  • Embossing Folder: Pretty Flowers
  • Ribbon: Pool Party 3/8″ Grossgrain Ribbon
  • Embellishments: Iridescent Pastel Gems

Conversation Bubbles

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 The Stampin’ Up Conversation Bubbles bundle has fun and creativity written all over it. I paired it with the Regency Park 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP) and Dandy Designs 12×12 DSP (Sale-A-Bration item that can be earned with a qualifying purchase).

Supply List:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Conversation Bubbles
  • Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Crushed Curry, Regency Park 6×6 DSP, and Dandy Designs 12×12 DSP
  • Ink: Black Memento
  • Punches: Medium Daisy

I just love this bundle! 🙂 I remember when my children were young and I would tell them “I love you” and they would respond “I love you more.” The stamp set does not have a “Love You More” sentiment, but I made one using the stamp set’s “Luv Ya” sentiment and pairing it with the Love You More Than dies.
Supply List:
  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Conversation Bubbles
  • Paper: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Basic White, Regency Park 6×6 DSP, and Dandy Designs 12×12 DSP
  • Ink: Night of Navy, Petal Pink
  • Dies: Love You More Than 
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Who enjoys giving gift cards to others as gifts? I know that I do, especially when I am not sure what the person would like. I created this gift card holder using the Stampin’ Up Mini Pocket Envelope die. Did you know that if you don’t like the other side of the Designer Series Paper (DSP) that you are using to create the Mini Pocket Envelope or if the other side of the DSP doesn’t match what you are making, that you can create a liner for it? Yes, for this gift card holder I cut another Mini Pocket Envelope in Night of Navy cardstock and cut the liner so that the red side of the DSP would not show. 

Supply List:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Full of Love and Love For You
  • Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy, and Country Gingham
  • Ink: Black Memento and Night of Navy
  • Markers/Blends: Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, and Melon Mambo
  • Dies: Mini Pocket Envelope
  • Embellishments: Glossy Dots Assortment

 

Share A Milkshake

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 Valentine’s Day is just in a couple of days! This Stampin’ Up Share a Milkshake bundle is so much fun to create with. This first card could be used for a Valentine’s Day card or as an encouragement card to someone that may need to know that you value them and that they are special.

Supply List:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Share a Milkshake
  • Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Sweet Sorbet, Basic White, and Country Gingham 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • Ink: Blushing Bride, Petal Pink, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, and Smoky Slate
  • Dies: Stylish Shapes and Layering Circles

I wanted to be creative with the Share a Milkshake bundle, so I decided to use the large glass image stamp as a vase and cut it out using the coordinating die. To create the flowers I used the Country Floral Lane 12×12 DSP and Medium Daisy Punch. The hearts were created with the Country Bouquet Punch. The “for you” tag was made using the Hydrangea Haven bundle. Lastly, I used the Banners Pick a Punch to create the banner with the sentiment “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Supply List:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Share a Milkshake, Hydrangea Haven, Love For You
  • Paper: Sweet Sorbet, Mint Macaron, Basic White, Country Floral 12×12 DSP, and Country Gingham 6×6 DSP
  • Ink: Black Memento and Sweet Sorbet
  • Punches: Medium Daisy, Country Bouquet, and Banners Pick a Punch
  • Dies: Scalloped Contours
  • Embellishments: Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  • Ribbon: Real Red and Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack