Bookmark Card

 This card was made with my daughter in mind as she loves to read.  This simple bookmark card is a great way to showcase some of the designer series paper as well as a stamp set.

Materials and Measurements:

• Base Cardstock:  
• 5.5 x 11", score on longside at 4.25" and 8.5"
• 2 1/8 x 5" (for the bookmark)
• Basic White cardstock:
• 1 7/8 x 4.75" (for bookmark)
• 3.75 x 5"
• small piece for hexagon punch
• Designer Series Paper:
• 4 x 5.25"
• Coordinating piece of Cardstock:  1 x 3"
• Stamp Set
• Hexagon Punch
• Coordinating ribbon
• Coordinating stampin blends
• Basic Grey Ink
• Embellishments

Here is a video tutorial

Happy Stamping!

Winged Pop Up Card

 I saw this design on Mixed Up Crafts.  It was for a 5x7 card, so I wanted to change it up so that it was the regular 4.25 x 5.5" card.  It took a few scraps of paper, but I figured it out.  This was the final design.

Materials Used:

• Night of Navy cardstock:
• 1 piece 5.5 x 8.5", score on long side at 4.25"
• 2 pieces 3 1/8 x 5 1/2", score on short side at 1/2"
• Matting (I used Misty Moonlight) cardstock
• 2 pieces 3 x 3.75"
• Designer Series Paper (in photo above, I used Countryside Inn)
• 8 pieces 1/2 x 1 7/8"
• 2 pieces 3/4 x 2 1/4"
• 4 pieces 1/2 x 3/4"
• 2 pieces 2 3/8 x 5 1/4" (for wing)
• 2 pieces 1 3/8 x 5 1/4" (for outer edge)
• Basic White Cardstock
• 2 pieces 2 3/4 x 3 1/2"
• Stamp set of your choosing
• Coordinating Ink

For the video tutorial, I used the Adventurous Sky stamp set and coordinating designer Series Paper - Take to the Sky

Happy Stamping!

Latte Love Fun Fold card

There is the Cafe Latte suite that is available in the Online Exclusives.  I have been wanting to make something with this suite for a bit.  The dies coordinate with some of the paper which is how I cut out the piece of the top of the coffee cup on the front of the card. The dies that come with this suite are amazing.  And this coming from a non-coffee drinker :)

Materials used:

• Early Espresso cardstock: 5.5 x 8.5", score at 4.25 on long side
• there is another score line from the center score line to the 2" mark - this is explained in the video
• scrap pieces of cardstock for die cuts
• Lemon Lolly cardstock: 4 x 5.25" (2 pieces)
• Basic White cardstock: 3.75 x 5"
• A Little Latte designer series paper: 3.75 x 5"
• Latte Love stamp set
• Latte Love dies
• Early Espresso ink
• Adhesive Backed Swirled Dots

Here is a video tutorial:

Happy Stamping!

Pinwheel Card

For awhile now, I have been wanting to try and make a pinwheel card.  I received some designer series paper during onstage and wanted to use it.  Here is what I came up with.

Materials used:

• Basic White cardstock:  3.75 x 5"
• Blueberry Bushel cardstock
•     1 piece - 4 x 5.25"
•     2 pieces - 2 5/8" square

• Basic White Thick Cardstock:  5.5 x 8.5", score on long side at 4.25"
• Full of Life designer series paper - 8 pieces of 1 1/4 squares
• Blueberry Bushel Ink
• Embellishment of your choice

Here is a video tutorial:

I look forward to seeing the Pinwheel cards you create.  Please feel free to share them in the comments.

Happy Stamping!

Layers of Beauty Bundle

 The annual catalogue is almost available.  Right away, I knew I had to get the Layers of Beauty bundle as it is very similar to the Enduring Beauty bundle that I have used previously.  I love using the decorative masks.  So, I wanted to start of just using the stamp set and decorative masks.  Here is what I made.

Materials used:

• Layers of Beauty stamp set
• Layers of Beauty decorative masks
• Basic White cardstock:  3.75 x 5"
• Old Olive cardstock: 4 x 5.25"
• Basic White Thick cardstock: 5.5 x 8.5", score on long side at 4.25"
• Old Olive Ink
• Granny Apple Green Ink
• Balmy Blue Ink
• Azure Afternoon Ink
• Misty Moonlight Ink

(I also used Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia and Mambo Melon for the other card)

Various stampin blends

Here is a video tutorial on using this set.

I would love to see what colours you used when using this set.

Happy Stamping!

Double Flap Fun Fold Card

This month for our team meeting, it was my turn to do a make-n-take for the group.  I had promised that I would use product that is coming out in our new annual catalogue in May.  I really wanted to feature the beautiful paper from the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series paper pack.  I think this paper is stunning.  I found a card design I liked from Connie Stewart but modified it to suit this paper.  This card uses a whole sheet of 6x6 paper.

Materials used:

• Thoughtful Wishes Stamp Set and Coordinating dies
• Unbounded Love Stamp Set and Coordinating dies
• Thoughtful Journey 6x6 paper
• cut one sheet of paper in half (3" x 6"), then cut these so you have
• 3" x 3.5" (x 2)
• 3" x 2.5" (x 2)
• Misty Moonlight
• 1 piece of 4.25 x 5.5"
• 1 piece 2.75 x 3.75", score on 3.75 side at 0.5"
• 1 piece 3.25 x 4.25, score on 4.25 side at 0.5"
• Boho Blue - 1 piece 4 x 5.25"
• Basic White - 1 piece 3.75 x 5", plus a piece for the sediment
• Mossy Meadow - 1 piece for the die cut
• Misty Moonlight ink
• Mossy Meadow ink
• Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio embellishment

Here is a video tutorial for making this card.

Happy Stamping!

Faux Watercolour with Window Sheets

 I had the opportunity to go to Onstage, Stampin Ups annual celebration.  We get to see some upcoming products and samples of projects made.  One project used window sheets and I wanted to try this technique using the Submarine Life Stamp Set and coordinating punch. 

This technique is so versatile and forgiving.

Materials used:

• Azure Afternoon cardstock 5.5 x 8.5", score on longside at 4.25"
• Basic White Cardstock 4 x 5.25", and another piece sized to your sentiment
• Window Sheet 4 x 5.25"
• Stampin Up Blends:  I used Dark Night of Navy, Dark Azure Afternoon, Dark Shaded Spruce, Dark Blueberry Bushel
• Daffodil Delight Ink
• Pumpkin Pie Ink
• Shaded Spruce Ink
• Granny Apple Green Ink
• Submarine Life Stampin Set
• Submarine Punch
• Heat tool
• Isopropyl Alcohol 99%

Here is a video on how to do this technique.

Happy Stamping!

One Sheet Wonder Cards

 At one of our team meetings, another demonstrator showed us a way to make multiple cards using one sheet of paper.  I was fascinated by this and decided to play around with this technique.  The next thing I knew, I had 16 cards made already.  It was a great way to use a variety of stamp sets and come up with cards for a boxed set that I could gift or sell at craft fairs.

Here is the card we did at the team meeting.

Then these are the cards I made after.

Materials used:

• Basic White cardstock
• Basic White Think cardstock
• Variety of colours cardstock
• Variety of ink
• Stamp sets of your choosing
• Paper trimmer

Here is a video showing how I did this technique.

Feel free to share your One Sheet Wonders.

Happy Stamping!

Embossed Enduring Beauty Card

 We recently had another team meeting and card swap.  I love the Enduring Beauty set so decided to try using embossing powder with this set.  I just love how this turned out.  I had originally tried using embossing paste, but that just made a mess and I didn't like how it turned out.

Materials used:

• Night of Navy cardstock:  5.5 x 8.5"  scored on long side at 4.25"
• Balmy Blue cardstock:  4 x 5.25" (x 2)
• Basic White cardstock: 3.75 x 5" (x 2)
• Silver Embossing powder
• Versa Mark ink
• Balmy Blue ink
• Old Olive ink
• Starry Sky Ink
• Mossy Meadow Ink
• Night of Navy Ink

Here is a video on how to do this card.

Happy Stamping!

February Card Swap

 Each month, we have a team meeting and sometimes there is a card swap.  The theme this time was to use products that are in the Jan-April 2024 mini catalogue and Sale-A-Bration catalogue.  The creativity of those participating was amazing.

A video showcasing these cards is here.

I would love to see your creations using these catalogues as well.

Happy Stamping!

Post It Note Booklets

 Today, I decided to share how to make little Post It Note Booklets.  These are very popular in my craft fairs.  Really easy to make.  The challenge is just finding the mini pens that go with them.

These are great for using up little pieces of designer series paper as well.

A tutorial can be found here.

Happy Stamping!

Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks

I was very keen to try using the new decorative masks that correspond to the Enduring Beauty Bundle.  I have so many ideas running through my head with this set that I am sure there will be more cards to demonstrate soon.

 Materials used include:

• Enduring Beauty Bundle
• Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks
• Blending Brushes
• Ink & Paper
• Paper:  
• 3 3/4 x 5" white
• 4 x 5 1/4" matting
• 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" card base

Here is a video explaining how to use the decorative masks.

Happy Stamping

Trusty Tools Masculine Card

 When the new mini catalogue came out, I knew I had to get the Trusty Tools Bundle.  My dad was very handy and probably had almost every tool out there!  So today I decided to make a masculine card with this bundle.  There are so many possibilities and I know I am going to be making more cards with this bundle.

Materials used:

• Trusty Tools Bundle - Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools dies
• Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
• Beautiful Balloons stamp set
• Basic Black cardstock - base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4 on long side
• Pool Party cardstock - 4 x 5 1/4" - cut two; also need a small scrap for punch
• Basic White cardstock - 3 3/4 x 5" - cut two; also need a small scrap for sentiment
• Silver foil
• Memento Black Ink
• Poppy Parade Ink
• Pool Party Ink
• Crushed Curry Ink

This is a quick card to make.  Don't forget, if you order this bundle, you can get the coordinating Designer Series paper in Sale-A-Bration for free! Only available until the end of February though.

Here is the video tutorial.

Happy Stamping!

Diagonal Gatefold Card

 As part of our local team meetings, we quite often do a card swap.  The theme this time was Christmas/Holidays.  I was looking for a fun fold to do and found an alternative to the gatefold card with Lisa Curcio.  So, I put a holiday spin on it.

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Materials and sizes used:

• Basic White
• 4 x 10 1/4", score at 5 1/2" on long side (cut 2) - see template below for scoring
• 3 x 3"
• 3 1/2 x 5"
• Misty Moonlight
• 5/8 x 3 3/4" (cut 2)
• 3 1/8 x 3 1/8"
• 3 3/4 x 5 1/4"
• Designer Series Paper
• 3 3/4 x 3 3/4", cut diagonally (watch the direction of the pattern)
• Misty Moonlight ink
• Stamp set of your choice

Here is a template on the scoring of the base.

A video tutorial link is here.

I would love to see your versions of the gatefold card.

Happy Stamping!