Playful Pets A Real Treat

Hello Friends!  My card today is from the adorable Playful Pets Suite.  Oh, my gosh!  Isn’t this little pup just the most adorable thing? He’s so cute and playful and he brings a smile to my face!  I’m sure he’ll bring a smile to the person that receives this card.

Playful Pets is a suite that’s a must have for all animal lovers.  Included is a designer series paper that’s the cutest – ever.  If you purchase this suite you’ll receive the Pampered Pets Bundle, Playful Pets Designer Series Paper, Playful Pets Trim and Playful Pets Trinkets. To see it all check out page 40 in 2020-2021 Stampin’ Up Catalog.


A Birthday/All Occasion Card using the Playful Pets stamp set from Stampin' Up.

For the inside of the card I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Basic Black Ink and colored the image using the following Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate Combo Pack, Real Red, and Bronze.  I fussy cut a food bowl from the Playful Pets Designer Series paper and adhered to the bottom of the card.  Please see the list below for all of the supplies and instructions to create this card.  If I can help answer any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.  I would love to hear from you!

The inside of Playful Pets A Real Treat card using the Playful Pets Stamp set from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets:  Pampered Pets – 152520
  • Ink:  Tuxedo Memento Basic Black – 132708
  • Cardstock/Paper:  Basic Black –  121045, Real Red – 102482 , Whisper White – 100730 , Playful Pets Designer Series Paper – 152489
  • Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate Combo – 154904 , Real Red Combo Pack – 154899 , Bronze/Ivory Combo Pack – 154922
  • Miscellaneous:  Stitched Shapes –  152323, Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack – 152466, Playful Pets Trinkets – 152465 , Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels – 146924, Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755, Mini Glue Dots -103683 , Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430 , Simply Scored Scoring Tool –  122334 , Stampin’ Trimmer – 152392 , Die cut machine of your choice.

Measurements:

  • Basic Black: 5 1/2 x 2, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4, 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, 2 1/4 x 1 1/8, 4 x 1/4, 
  • Whisper White:  5 1/4 x 4, 2 1/8 x 2 1/8, 2 1/8 x 1 
  • Playful Pets Designer Series Paper: 5 1/2 x 1 7/8,  4 1/8 x 2 5/8, 4 x 3/4
  • Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack Twine:  6 inches

Instructions:

  1. Stamp the sentiment “I hope your day is a real treat” onto the 2 1/8 x 1 piece of whisper white card stock.  
  2. Assemble layers as follows on card base:  Basic Black 5 1/2 x 2, Playful Pets Designer Series Paper 5 1/2 x 1 7/8, Basic Black 4 1/4 x 2 3/4, Playful Pets Designer Series Paper 4 1/8 x 2 5/8, Stitched Square in Basic Black 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 and Stitched Square in Whisper White 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 using Stampin’ Dimensionals,  Basic Black for sentiment 2 1/4 x 1 1/8, Whisper White 2 1/8 x 1.
  3. Die cut the dog from Playful Pets Designer Series Paper and adhere to whisper white layering stitched square using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  4. Tie a bow.  Add to the Playful Pets Heart Trinket using a mini glue dot.  
  5. Adhere the Playful Pets Heart trinket with adhesive of your choice.
  6. Add three red rhinestone basic jewels.
  7. Inside stamp the dog and “Enjoy” sentiment onto the 5 1/4 x 4 piece of whisper white card stock using Memento Tuxedo Basic Black Ink.  Color the dog using the following Stampin’ Blends:  Smoky Slate Combo Pack, Dark Real Red and Bronze.
  8. Adhere the following layers inside: 5 1/4 x 4 stamped whisper white,  4 x 3/4 stripe Playful Pets Designer Series Paper and 4 x 1/4 basic black strip.
  9. Fussy cut the dog bowl and adhere to inside of card.

 

I’m truly thankful for you stopping by my blog today! I hope you have a blessed day!

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World of Good Birthday Collection

World of Good – Birthday Collection

Hello Friends!  Today, I’m sharing a collection of masculine birthday cards inspired by my dad’s 78th birthday.  This group of beautiful cards features the World of Good Suite collection –  including what I used for this project, the World of Good Memories & More Card Pack.

One of the things I love about this collection is its versatility.  Need to celebrate a birthday?  Got it.  Graduation?  Handled.  Bon Voyage?  Done.  Even though I’ve designed these to have a masculine feel, you could put them with a different color scheme for something more feminine.

What a great lineup of products to have at your fingertips to bring those good wishes to life!

Masculine Birthday Cards using World of Good Stamp Bundle and Worlds of Good Memories and More Card Pack from Stampin' Up.

 

World of Good – Enjoy The Journey

Masculine Birthday Card Using World of Good Bundle from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamps sets:  Beautiful World – 154091
  • Inks: Soft Suede – 147115, Memento Tuxedo Basic Black – 132708 , Seaside Spray – 150085
  • Cardstock/Paper: Misty Moonlight – 153081 , Seaside Spray –  150883, Soft Suede -115318, Whisper White – 100730
  • Miscellaneous:  World Map Dies – 152712, World of Goods Memories and More Card Pack – 153600, Brass Foil Sheets – 153057 , Gilded Gems – 152478, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 150893,  Adhesive of Choice, Die cut machine of your choice.

Measurements:

  • Misty Moonlight: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score at 4 1/4
  • Seaside Spray: 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
  • World of Good Memories and More Card: 5 1/4 x 4, 3 1/2 x 2 1/16
  • Soft Suede:  3 3/4 x 2 3/8
  • Brass Foil Sheet:  4 1/2 x 2 1/2, 5 1/2 x 1/2
  • Whisper White:  2 3/4 x 3/4, scraps

World of Good – Dream Big

Masculine Birthday Card using Beautiful World Bundle and World of Good Memories and More Card Pack from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Cardstock/Paper: Mossy Meadow – 133676 , Whisper White – 100730 , In Good Taste Designer Series Paper – 152494  , Brass Foil Sheets- 153057,
  • Miscellaneous:  World Map Dies – 152712 , Gilded Gems –  152478, World of Good Memories and More Card Pack – 153600, Adhesive of choice, Die cut machine of your choice.

Measurements:

  • Mossy Meadow:  8 1/2 x 5 1/4 score at 4 1/4
  • Whisper White:  5 x 3 3/4, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 , 2 1/4 x 1/2 cut 2
  • World of Good Memories and More Card:  5 x 3 3/4, 3 x 2 1/4
  • In Good Taste Designer Series Paper:  Scraps
  • Brass Foil Sheet:  5 x 1/2, 2 x 2
  • Linen Trim:  6 inches

World of Good – Happy Birthday

Masculine Birthday Card using Beautiful World Bundle and World of Good Memories and More Card Pack form Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamp sets:  Well Said – 148796
  • Cardstock:  Very Vanilla – 101650, Cinnamon Cider – 153078, Basic Black – 121045
  • Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Basic Black – 132708
  • Miscellaneous:  Well Written Dies –  151816, World Map Dies – 152712, Gilded Gems – 152478 ,  Stitched Rectangle Dies – 151820, World of Good Memories and More Card Pack – 153600,  Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder – 153200, Adhesive of Choice, Die cut machine of your choice.

Measurements:

  • Very Vanilla:  8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score at 4 1/4, 4 1/4  x 3 , scraps
  • Basic Black:  3 1/2 x 2
  • Memories & More World of Good Card Pack:  5 x 4
  • Cinnamon Cider:  4 1/2 x 3 1/4
  • Brass Foil:  5 x 1/2

Friends, thank you for stopping by my blog today.  If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help answer them!  Have a blessed day and stay safe!

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By The Dock-Thinking of You

Hello Friends!  Today I’m sharing a masculine Thinking of You card, featuring the By the Dock Bundle.  I’ve had this set for a while and finally got an opportunity to create with it.  The background uses a pattern from the retired Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper.  Isn’t it perfect?  When I saw this set, this paper came to my mind right away and I just had to use it.  Do you have a retired paper or something similar in your stash that you haven’t used lately?  Take some time to dig through your inventory and search for that right element that helps you get creative or click  here to check out all the beautiful new designer series paper in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog!

Also, did you know you can create your own background with ink and a brayer brush?  That’s another way to get this background look, and if you don’t know this technique, stay tuned because I’ll cover it in the future.

Oh, the endless creating possibilities!  I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the dock, boat, birds, and frog. The dock and boat are colored using Stampin’ Blends Crumb Cake Combo Pack.  The  frog is colored using Stampin’ Blends Old Olive Combo Pack.

By The Dock – Thinking of You

Thinking of You card using the By The Dock Stamp Set from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets:  By The Dock Bundle – 153817, Beautiful Moments – 151677
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black – 132708
  • Cardstock/Paper:  Soft Suede – 115318, Basic Black – 121045, Whisper White – 100730, Old Olive –  100702, Early Espresso – 119686
  • Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake Combo Pack – , Old Olive Combo Pack – 154892
  • Miscellaneous: Linen Thread – 104199, Multipurpose Glue – 110755, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals – 144108, Whisper White Medium Envelopes – 107301

Measurements:

  • Soft Suede:  8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score at 4 1/4, 3 x 1
  • Basic Black:  5 1/4 x 4 cut 2
  • Whisper White 5 x 3 3/4, 4 x 2 1/2 cut 2, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 , 1 13/16 x 15/16, Scraps
  • Old Olive:  3 x 1 cut 2
  • Early Espresso: Scraps

Here’s a picture of the finished inside.

Inside of Thinking of you card using By The Dock Stamp set by Stampin' Up

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  I’m happy to try and help you.  Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very Blessed day!

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Back on Your Feet

Hello Friends!  Well it’s been just a minute since I’ve posted last.  Life has been crazy busy lately!  I have been super busy behind the scenes stamping away.  Today, I’m sharing an adorable set of Thinking of You Cards using the Back On Your Feet stamp set.    This stamp set is available in our new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.  You can find it on page 92 of the Annual Catalog or click Here.  I decided to dive into  some of my retired stash of Designer Series Paper.  So, I thought the retired Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper and the retired Floral Romance Designer Series Paper was perfect for this project!  Isn’t it fun to see how products old and new can work together?  I hope you enjoy these little cuties!

Thinking of you cards using the Back on Your Feet Stampin' Up stamp set

 

A Big Sigh

Sloth Thinking of You card using the Back On Your Feet stamp set from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set:  Back on Your Feet – 149385
  • Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Basic Black – 132708,
  • Cardstock: Whisper White  – 100730, Sahara Sand – 121043, Mossy Meadow – 133676,
  • Stampin’ Blends:  Crumb Cake Combo Pack – 154882, Mossy Meadow Combo Pack – 154890
  • Miscellaneous:  Stitched Shapes – 152323, Rhinestone Basic Jewels – 144220,  Linen Thread – 104199

Measurements:

  • Sahara Sand: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
  • Whisper White;  5 1/4 x 4, 3 1/4 x 3 1/4, 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
  • Mossy Meadow:  4 x 1
  • Designer Series Paper:  3 7/8 x 7/8, 4 x 2

 

 

This Is Knot Good

Thinking of You Card using the giraffe from the Back on Your Feet stamp set from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set:  Back on Your Feet – 149385
  • Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Basic Black – 132708,
  • Cardstock: Whisper White Thick – 140272, Sahara Sand – 121043, Basic Black – 121045, Old Olive – 100702
  • Stampin’ Blends:  Crumb Cake Combo Pack – 154882, Old Olive Combo Pack – 154892, Bronze/Ivory Combo Pack – 154992
  • Miscellaneous: Stitched Rectangle Shapes – 151820,  Rhinestone Basic Jewels – 144220, Leaf Punch or Die, Ribbon

Measurements;

  • Whisper White Thick – 11 x 4 1/4 score at 5 1/2, 3 3/4 x 2 1/2, scraps
  • Basic Black:  5 1/4 x 4
  • Old Olive:  3 5/8 x 2 5/16, 3 3/4 x 1 1/4, scraps for leaves
  • Designer Series Paper:  5 x 3 3/4, 3 3/4 x 1 1/8
  • Ribbon:  16

 

 

 

Back On Your Feet

Thinking of You card using the turtle stamp from the Back On Your Feet stamp set from Stampin' Up.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set:  Back on Your Feet – 149385
  • Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Basic Black – 132708,
  • Cardstock: Whisper White Thick – 140272, Sahara Sand – 121043, Mossy Meadow – 133676,
  • Stampin’ Blends:  Crumb Cake Combo Pack – 154882, Mossy Meadow Combo Pack – 154890, Daffodil Delight Combo Pack – 154883, Old Olive Combo Pack – 154892
  • Miscellaneous: Stitched Rectangle Shapes – 151820, Stitched Shapes – 152323, Layering Circles – 151770,  Braided Linen Trim – 147808

Measurements:

  • Whisper White Thick:  8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score at 4 1/4, 2 1/2  x 2 1/2 circle, 2 x 1
  • Mossy Meadow:  5 3/8 x 4 1/8, 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
  • Sahara Sand:  5 1/4 x 4
  • Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper (retired):  1 7/8 x 2 3/8 cut 4
  • Braided Linen Trim:  26

 

 

Friends, thank you for visiting my blog.  Please contact me if you have any questions.  I’d be so happy to help! I hope I have inspired you to create and share something new today! Be Blessed!

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Painted Poppies Birthday-Remembering Our Veterans


Birthday Card using Poppy Parade Stampin" Up stamp set

Painted Poppies Birthday-Remembering Our Veterans

Hello Friends!

How many of you have loved ones who are Veterans or currently serve our country?  I have many family members and friends who have served our great country.  My husband, father, brothers-in-law, late father-in-law, grandfather and uncles all served our great country. I am so thankful for their great service and sacrifices they made for our freedoms.

Did you know the poppy is our official symbol of remembrance?  On Memorial Day, in the United States, we wear the symbolic red flower to honor and memorialize the many men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country to protect our freedoms.  Friends, as Memorial Day approaches, please join me in remembering our veterans, soldiers and their families for the sacrifices they made and make for our freedoms.

Today’s card features the beautiful Painted Poppies Bundle and Designer Series Paper. Wouldn’t you love to give this card to remember the Veteran in your life? I chose to create a birthday card today but this set would also work beautifully for a thank you, thinking of you card or sympathy card.    This designer series paper is being retired but the Stamp set will carry over into the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog which will be out on June 3, 2020.  The sketch today is simple but elegant,  a perfect layout to showcase the beautiful painted poppies bundle.

Below is a list of supplies and measurements used to create this card.

Supplies: 

  • Stamp sets: Painted Poppies – 153827
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black –132708
  • Cardstock/Paper: Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper – 151324, Whisper White Thick – 140272,  Old Olive – 100702, Mossy Meadow – 133676,  Blackberry Bliss – 133675, Basic Black – 121045
  • Stampin’ Blends: Poppy Parade Combo – 147275, Mossy Meadow Combo – 148547
  • Miscellaneous: Stitched Shapes – 145372, Painted Labels Dies – 151605, Poppy Moments Dies – 151594, Peaceful Poppies Sequins – 151325, Silver Metallic Thread – 138402,  Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755, , Mini Glue Dots – 103683, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Simply Scored – 122334, Die cut  machine of your choice. 

Measurements: 

  • Whisper White Thick: 8 1/2″  x  5 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″ card base, 2″ circle, 2″ x 1/2″ sentiment 
  • Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 5 1/8″, 5 1/8″ x 1 1/4″, 2″ x 2″ 
  • Blackberry Bliss: 5¼” x 4″, 3″ x 3″ square
  • Mossy Meadow: 5 1/4: x 1/2″,  Scraps for Leaves
  • Old Olive:  Scraps for Leaves
  • Basic Black:  2″ x 2″

Instructions: 

  1. Stamp the Happy Birthday with Tuxedo Black Memento  ink onto the Whisper White circle. 
  2. Assemble layers as follows on card base: Blackberry Bliss 5¼ x 4, Peaceful Poppies Designer paper 4″ x 5 1/8″ and 5 1/8″ x 1 1/4″;  Mossy Meadow scalloped strips.center reverse 
  3. Stamp the poppy flower in Tuxedo Memento Black Ink.  Color with Poppy Parade Combo Stampin’ Blends and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends.
  4. Die cut the following:  focal circle frame using Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White Stitched circle, Poppy flower – 2″ x 2″ red, Poppy flower overlay –  2″ x 2″ Basic Black, Poppy Moments Leaves in Old Olive and Mossy Meadow.
  5.  Adhere poppy flower and overlay together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  6.  Adhere Old Olive and Mossy Meadow Leaves together using Multipurpose Glue.
  7.  Adhere leaves and Metallic thread to Poppy Flower using Glue dots.
  8. Place dimensionals on back of stitched circle and pop up on Blackberry Bliss frame.
  9. Place dimensionals on back of poppy flower and adhere to focal image.
  10. Adhere “happy birthday” sentiment to poppy flower using either Multipurpose Glue or Glue Dots.
  11. Adhere sequins using Multipurpose Glue.

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to all service men, women and their families who served and are currently serving our country.  I am forever grateful for your great sacrifices and bravery of life, time and love to protect us!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you enjoyed this card! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be thrilled to help!

Blessings,

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It’s Your Day-Birthday!

 

It's Your Day Birthday Card using the It's Your Day Stamp Set from Stampin' Up.

It’s Your Day!  Happy Birthday!

Hello, Friends!  I am thankful for this warm day in Kansas, where its a perfect time to be outdoors enjoying the sun! Today’s project is a great masculine card that’s just right for a day like today.

The image and sentiments are from “A Good Man” stamp set stamped in Memento Black ink.  The focal image is colored using Seaside Spray, Crumb Cake and Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends.

I used the retiring Country Club Designer Series Paper, which is in our January-June 2020 mini catalog on page 47.  I am sad to see this paper go – its been one of my favorites in the mini catalog for a long time.  The bright and bold coordinating colors and patterns are perfect for masculine cards.  If you love it like I do, be sure and get yours today as retiring products are only available while supplies last.  If you don’t have a copy of the catalog or haven’t had a chance to look through it yet, you can check it out by clicking on the catalog found on the right hand side of my blog.  If you want, a downloadable pdf version is available.

I simply love layering hand made cards and adore the different layers on this one.  Its constructed with several layers of card stock and designer series paper.

Card Stock Measurements:

  1. Card Base:  4 1/4 ” x 11 Garden Green Card stock;
  2. Layer: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ Basic Black Card stock;
  3. Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ Sahara Sand Card Stock
  4. Layer:  3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ and 1″ x 4 3/4″ Cound Club Designer Series Paper
  5. The Sahara Sand and Garden Green rectangles are cut using the Stitched Rectangle dies

 

Birthday Card and matching envelope using It's Your Day stamp set from Stampin' Up!.

Supplies:

I am thrilled you stopped by my blog today!   If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!  I hope everyone has a blessed weekend!  Stay safe, my friends! Hugs!

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A Peaceful Place Sympathy

Peaceful Place Sympathy Card using the Peaceful Place Stamp Set from Stampin' Up

A Peaceful Place – Sympathy Card

Hello Friends!  My creation today is a sympathy card using the retiring Peaceful Place stamp set.

This is a beautiful scene to express condolences to someone who has lost a loved one.  Sending sympathy cards can be a difficult to do, but they are a wonderful way to show others your love for them and how much you care.  Something as simple as a card can really make a difference in someone’s life.  In the hustle and bustle of life, I encourage you to take the time to let others know you care by sending a card if they’re going through tough times. Sending a handmade card is an extra special and meaningful way to show them you care.

To create the sky, first, I sponged a color combination of Balmy Blue and Seaside Spray Ink onto whisper white card stock.  Then, the image was stamped with Memento Ink.  I used Mossy Meadow ,Granny Apple Green, Seaside Spray, Bronze and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends to color the image.  Below are the supplies I used in creating this beautiful card.

I hope I have inspired you to create and share something today!

If you, like this stamp set it is now on our retiring list and will be gone soon!  It is only available until supplies last.  So be sure to get yours today!

I’ll leave you with this today,  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”  Matthew 5:4 .  Hugs, and I hope everyone has a blessed day!

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Last-Chance Products!

Hello Friends!  Out with the old, In with the New!!

Select products from the January–June 2020 Mini Catalog and 2019–2020 Annual Catalog are retiring, and this is the last chance to get those products you may want.

I’m attaching a link to the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog retiring product list: Click Here.

Here’s a link to the 2020 Mini catalog retiring product list:  Click Here.

If you have any questions about the retiring items on your wish list, please let me know!  Hurry! Get your wish list items now while supplies last!  Many of the products are on sale!

I hope everyone has a great day!

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Thinking of You My Friend!

Hello Friends!!


Magnolia Lane Thinking of you card using the Magnolia Lane stamp set from Stampin' Up

I love this card.  It’s simplicity and elegance make it a wonderful creation to share with someone.  Who wouldn’t love to receive this card in the mail?  It’s sure to brighten someone’s day!

I used the beautiful Magnolia Lane Bundle and Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper.  I colored the image using Petal Pink and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.  The ‘Thinking of You’ sentiment is heat embossed using white embossing powder.

Magnolia Lane Thinking of You Inside View using Magnolia Lane Stamp Set from Stampin' Up

I always enjoy decorating the inside of my cards to coordinate with the front.  This creates a consistent flow of design, color and feel and ties the look together as the card is opened.  I used just a bit of the Magnolia Lane Designer Series paper to complete the inside of the card. Don’t forget to stamp your envelope!

Magnolia Lane Thinking of You Card & Envelope using the Magnolia Lane Stamp Set from Stampin' Up

The supplies I used to create this wonderful card are found below.  I would be thrilled if you chose to shop with me!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope you have a very blessed day! Hugs!!

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Best Catch Birthday

Best Catch Birthday using the Best Catch Stampin' Up Stamp Set

Best Catch Birthday

Hello, hello friends!

I am so excited to share my card with you today! I needed a manly card for my Uncle’s Birthday, so I decided to use the Best Catch Bundle as a tribute to his love of fishing.  I’ve had this bundle for awhile in my stamp collection and never got around to using it until now.  The Best Catch Bundle was fun to use and even though I always find it a bit challenging creating manly cards (I guess my brain is just wired for more feminine things), this set made creating the card easy!

This card captures the feeling that people have when they’re on the river or lake, stalking that big fish.  Peace.  Quiet.  Just you and the fish.  Or at least that’s what I’m told.  To be honest with you, I had to enlist my husband’s help to identify the fish in order to determine its coloring – turns out this is a rainbow trout.  So, not knowing my fish species, a bit of research was involved to reveal what a rainbow trout is suppose to look like.

The card layer is from the Come Sail Away Memories and More Pack. I stamped the images using Stazon Black ink onto Fluid 100 watercolor paper.  Then, I watercolored the images using Seaside Spray, Soft Suede, Flirty Flamingo, Purple Posy and Old Olive inks.  The lake is watercolored using Seaside Spray ink and then stamped using the water image from the High Tide stamp set.

Best Catch Birthday Focal Image using the Best Catch Bundle from Stampin'Up

A card isn’t complete without an envelope, so I made one to match.  I inked up my stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers using Old Olive and Flirty Flamingo, gave the stamp a little “huff” as we call it in the stamping world and then stamped the fish onto the front of my envelope.

Birthday Card and Envelope using Best Catch Stamp Set from Stampin' Up

I am posting the measurements and supplies below used to create this card.  If you’d like to create your own and need any supplies, I’d love for you to shop with me.  Just click on the supply buttons below and it will take you to my store.   I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to contact me!

Measurements:

  1. Card Base:  Seaside Spray card stock fold and score in half- 4 5/16″ x 6 3/16″;  2 13/16″ x 4 1/16″ layer
  2. Card Mat:  Soft Suede card stock- 4″ x 2 1/4″
  3. Designer Series Paper Layer:  3 13/16″ x 2 1/16″
  4. Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper:  2 3/4″ x 4″

Supplies:

Friends, thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I am so happy you are here!  Have a blessed day and be safe! 

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Country Club Golf Birthday

Stampin' Up Country Club Golf Birthday Card using Stampin' Up Country Club Golf Set and Designer Series Paper

Country Club Golf Birthday

Hello Friends! I’m hoping you all are staying safe.  How is everyone holding up during this time?  Are you going stir crazy?  Today’s card makes me want to get outside and enjoy nature!  I am not a golfer. I have been golfing a time or two but for the life of me I never can see where that ball goes!  My husband and son, however, love the sport.

I needed a manly card for my son’s birthday.  I always struggle with manly cards but was super excited to see this awesome suite in the mini catalog. My son is an avid golfer so it is perfect!  For this card, I used the Clubhouse Suite which included the Clubhouse stamp set, Golf Club Dies and Country Club Designer Series Paper. I also used the Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder and Country Club elements.

I just love the bright colors in the designer series paper and how all the patterns coordinate together.  There are so many ways this paper can be interchanged to make the perfect background for a card.  I stamped the golfer and colored him using Stampin’ Blends.   The golf ball and tee are colored using Stampin’ Markers.

I’m posting the measurements and supplies I used to create this card below. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Measurements:

  1. Card Base:  Whisper White Thick Card Stock- 4 1/4″ x 11 (Score and Fold at 5 1/2″)
  2. Basic Black Card Stock: 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″; 4″ x 2 1/2″
  3. Country Club Designer Series Paper: 2″ x 4″ (golf ball and tee pattern); 3 1/8″ x 1 1/2″ (Argyle pattern)
  4. White Card Stock Embossed Layer:  3 1/8″ x 2 3/8″

Supplies:

 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by my blog today!  If you have any questions or need help with how to make this card, I would love for you to contact me!  Wishing everyone sunshine and happiness today!!

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Ornate Garden Birthday

Orante Garden Birthday Card using the Stampin' Up Ornate Garden Stamp Bundle

Hello friends!!  Todays card is a sneak peek of the Ornate Garden Suite Collection #154153 from Stampin’ Up.  This stamp suite is an exclusive early release from the upcoming 2020-2021 Stampin’ Up annual catalog.  This beautiful bundle allows you to create so many possibilities!  With its versatility you can create any card with sentiments from birthdays to sympathy.

My layers on this card are created using the gorgeous Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper.  The coordinating color choices to use with this paper include: Bumblebee, Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Terracotta Tile and Whisper White.  My frame is die cut using gold foil paper and then popped up with dimensionals.  The focal image is heat embossed with gold embossing powder and then colored in using Stampin’ Blends.  I also used dimensionals to pop up the flower image.  The sentiment is heat embossed using Versa Mark ink and gold embossing powder.  I used the Gilded Gems, which are available in this suite, to add a bit of sparkle.

This suite is a must have addition to your collection.  And guess what Stampin’ Up has been able to arrange for us – the Ornate Garden Suite Collection is available for purchase now!  Although it will also be in the new 2020-2021 catalog, if you want it today you can claim yours now by clicking on my Shop Now button!  If you have any questions about how this card was made or the supplies I used,  I would love to answer any questions you may have.  Please feel free to contact me!!

Measurements:

  1. Card Base:  Whisper White Thick Card Stock 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
  2. Layers:  Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″
  3. Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper:  Mint Macaron 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″

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Thanks for stopping by my blog!  I hope you enjoyed my card today!  Have a blessed day friends and stay safe! 

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