Double Embossed Card

 I wanted to try combining two different embossing techniques to create this card.  I loved how it turned out.  At first, I wasn't so sure when I saw were the embossing powder was sticking, however once I heat set it, I was very pleased with the effects.  By adding some colour with the brayer, this completely changed the look as well.  The pictures below don't do it justice as the gold shine does not show up as well.

Materials used include:

• Ornate Style stamp set
• Ornate Borders dies
• A Touch of Ink stamp set
• Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
• Versamark Ink
• Memento Ink
• Petal Pink Ink
• Gold Embossing Powder
• Petal Pink Dark Stampin Blends
• Old Olive Light Stampin Blends
• Mango Melody Dark Stampin Blends
• Blushing Bride 3/8" Metallic Ribbon
• Basic White cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock

A video tutorial is available here.

Happy Stamping!

Resist Embossing with Watercolouring

 Resist embossing is an easy technique and I wanted to see how it would work with watercolouring.  I had done it before with ink and sponging.  This technique is very simple with so many possibilities.

Materials used include:

• Garden Wishes stamp set
• Pacific Point ink
• Granny Apple Green ink
• Memento Ink
• Watercolour Paper
• Clear Embossing Powder
• White Embossing Powder
• Water Painters
• Versamark Ink
• Granny Apple Green cardstock
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Basic White cardstock

A video tutorial is also available.

Happy Stamping!

Feb 2021 Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Alternatives.

 I love this month's Paper Pumpkin.  Here are some alternatives that I made using the kit as well as the 3 suggested patterns.

Alternatives:

A video tutorial is also available.

Please comment below with your alternative designs!

Happy Stamping!

Wreath Builder Card

 The wreath builder card uses the Stampin Up adhesive sheets which makes it so much easier to adhere fine detailed die cuts.  I made this card for a card making class.  It was enjoyed by all.  You could easily add a sentiment or just leave it as is and use for any occasion.

Materials used include:

• Wreath Builder dies
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Crumb Cake cardstock
• Early Espresso cardstock
• Early Espresso ink
• Rhinestone Basic jewels
• Flowers for Every Season Ribbon - Gingham Ribbon

A video tutorial is below.

Happy Stamping!

Timeless Tulips Birthday Card

I love it in the spring when all the colourful tulips are blooming.  I wanted to make a simple birthday card showcasing this beautiful flower.  This design could easily be stepped up using more products.

Materials used include:

• Timeless Tulips stamp set
• Poppy Parade cardstock
• Basic White cardstock
• Poppy Parade ink
• Daffodil Delight ink
• Old Olive ink
• Black Memento ink

Here is a video tutorial on how to make this card.

Happy Stamping!

Expanding Card

 This card is so much fun to make.  You can feature family photos in the center or your favourite stamps.  It also shows off the beautiful designer series paper.  This card looks very complicated to make, however it actually is not difficult.  Here are some samples of what I made.

Materials used include:

• Card base: 3 pieces of 6"x6"
• Basic White Cardstock: 4 pieces 2.5" squares
• Designer Series paper: 6 pieces of 2.5" squares, cut diagonally
• Front and Back cover cardstock: 2 pieces 3.5" squares
• Front Designer Series paper: 3" square
• Belly Band: 0.75" x 8.5"
• Stamps of your choosing.

The designer series paper I used for the samples were:

• Forever Greenery
• Paper Blooms
• Dandy Garden

Here is a video tutorial.

Please share the creations you made in the comments.

Happy Stamping!

Gate Fold Pop Out Card

 I learned how to do this fun fold card at a regional meeting.  A fellow demonstrator Laura, taught us how to make this.  You can make this an eye catching card, very easily.  Here is the card I made during the meeting.  I used the Sand and Sea collection.

I decided to make another card using this technique.  This time, I used the Paper Blooms designer series paper found in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.

Materials used include:

• Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper
• Night of Navy Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock
• Soft Seafoam Cardstock
• Lovely You stamp set
• Night of Navy ink

Here is a video tutorial on how to make this card.

Please comment below with your designs using this technique.

Happy stamping!

Simple Butterfly Card

 Sometimes it can be challenging to make a simple stamping card.  As we learn more techniques that we want to showcase, we forget the beauty of a simple stamped card.  So here is an example.  I did do a little bit of fussy cutting, but otherwise, it is just the designer series paper and the stamp set showcased.  I used the Touch of Ink Stamp set and the designer series paper from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.  These are products you can get for free by purchasing $60 or $120 worth of product.

Materials used:

• Touch of Ink stamp set
• Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper
• Seaside Spray cardstock
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Basic White cardstock
• Night of Navy ink
• Gorgeous Grape ink
• Petal Pink ink
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Granite Gray ink

A video tutorial is below.

I would love to see photos of your simple stamping cards!  Please comment below.

Whale Done Shaker Card

 I learned a simple technique on how to make a shaker card so I wanted to try it and share it.  This card was made using the Whale of a Time stamp set and coordinating punch.  It was quite easy to make.  I can't wait to make more.  So many ideas are going on in my mind!

Material used:

• Whale of a Time stamp set
• Whale punch
• 1.5" circle punch
• Whale of a Time designer paper
• Whale of a Time sequins
• Pear Pizzazz cardstock
• Basic White cardstock
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Pacific Point cardstock
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Granny Apple Green ink

A video tutorial is below.

Happy Stamping!

Diagonal Fun Fold Card

 I was looking for a fun fold card that showcased some of our designer series paper.  I came across this diagonal fold that looked like it was not difficult to do.  It will fit in a regular envelope by laying the folds flat again.

Materials used for this project:

• Card base (pear pizzazz or shaded spruce): 5" x 9", score at 3" and 6" on long side
• Designer Series Paper: 3 pieces of 2.25" x 4.25"
• Basic White cardstock: 2.25" x 4.25"
• Matting: 2.5" x 4.5"
• Coordinating ink (used Shaded Spruce, Mambo Melon and Pear Pizzazz)

A video tutorial is below.

This project is simple enough for kids to also do, if you help them with the scoring.

Happy Stamping!