I have to share this neat card Chanda made for her Card Club swap. I love seeing their style and what my gals make.
She stamped the images from the Circle Celebration stamp set (seen here)all over her 4" X 5 1/4" White CS. Then she stamped more and punched and fussy cut them out to add dimension to the card.
I believe her colors are Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Real Red.
Such a fun and happy card. Great job Chanda!
I'll be using this fun stamp set in a Kit to Go in May; the cards are so fun!!
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I created these cards on Facebook Live last week using the Flowering Cactus product medley seen on pages 8-9 of the Spring Catalog. But I purchased the refill kit instead of the main suite because I wanted mostly the paper, twine and felt accents.
You'll find the video below. For those of you on Facebook you can see it here.
I share a FB Live video each Tuesday at 11 am CT. Join me here!
This fold is called a Joy Fold card; a favorite of mine that is basically two half cards folded into one another.
The colors are Mint Macaron, Highland Heather and White. The greeting is from Happiest of Birthdays. The inside greeting is from Happy Thoughts set in the Spring catalog.
Next is an accordion style card. I kind of made this one up; trying to use just half of a sheet of card stock for the fold.
This greeting die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies and that embossing texture is made with the Tasteful Textile 3D folder. The greeting is from Simply Succulents stamp set in the Spring catalog.
Lastly is a super simple fun fold card that shows off your designer paper well; on the front and the inside of the card. *See measurements in the photo below.
The colors here are Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral and White. The pretty Coral twine comes in the refill kit.
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At first I thought this card layout might be too simple for my Stamp with Me Live video this week. But the cards turned out wonderful and really highlight your designer paper and greeting! Join me hereon Facebook for 6 Live videos each month!
These would be great cards to make a bunch of and you'd use up some of your Designer Paper stash too!
I'll share a few of them for you but be sure to watch the video below for tips and more.
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Coloring these sweet girls can be intimidating but not with our Blends markers! Look at her!
I will admit that my friend & team member Audrey colored this one. She shared a bunch of stamped & colored girls with me and I've made a few cards with them. If you look closely you can see the changes in color hue that gives great dimension. Such as her skirt. See how the outside is darker than the inside? Same with her cheeks.
The Blends markers are fabulous tools!
I had a bunch of colored card stock strips laying on my desk and decided to use them for a background. I cut some into thinner strips to add interest. I did not measure; they vary in widths which adds some interest & fun.
I adhered them to a 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" piece of card stock. Then I trimmed off the excess and added the entire piece to a piece of 3 5/8" X 4 7/8" piece of Black CS before I added it to the White card base.
This stamp set will not be carried over; it will retire in June. You can see it here.
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Today I'm sharing the last of the 10 cards I made on my Facebook Live video. If you aren't following me on Facebook yet click here. I host a video each Tuesday morning at 11 am CT and twice a month on Monday evenings as well.
I had a bunch of paper strips leftover from cutting out for cards and kits and created some fun & unique cards with them. We're calling them 'Stripper Cards'!
Here's a favorite I made with 3/4" X 3 3/4" strips of Bermuda Bay, Pool Party & Pumpkin Pie.
I started out with a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of White CS. Starting at the bottom I added a strip and alternated colors and directions each time. I focused on keeping the tips at the same area and left the excess 'wide' end hang over the edge.
I had to leave enough space to stamp the greeting (You Are Amazing set seen here) so I stopped about 1 1/2" up. The last piece may need to be trimmed before you add that skinny little edge strip. A few Holiday rhinestones finish it off.
On my video (scroll down) I used Real Red with the Pool Party & Bermuda Bay. Which do you prefer?
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This is another of my favorites! So easy and just plain fun!
I cut random lengths of 1/4" strips and adhered them to a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of Black card stock. The greeting is from the Sweet Ice Cream set stamped on a 1" X 4 3/4" strip of White CS. Add this and trim the ends off before you add it to the main Coastal Cabana card base.
Here are both versions; which do you prefer?
Left features Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry & Pumpkin Pie.
Right has Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight.
Below is the video for all 10 'stripper' card ideas using leftover strips of paper!
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I wanted these cards to be bright and happy so I chose my brightest colors of strips!
This first card has 1/4" strips adhered to a White layer 2 1/2" wide.
After I had the White piece covered with strips I trimmed off the excess on the edges and added it to the White card base. Then I added the pretty dandelion White die-cuts (from the Dandy Wishes dies here). That stitched greeting tag is from the Hydrangea Dies seen here. Artistry Blooms adhesive-backed sequins finish it off as well as a twine bow.
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Next is a card with a woven heart. I think it's pretty neat! And it looks difficult but it's just a few extra steps to die-cut the shape. *Watch the video below to catch my tips on paper weaving.
I share a good demo on this technique in the video below. The strips are 1/2" and the heart shape is die-cut with the retiring Stitched Be Mine dies seen here. There are 16 dies with lots of heart shapes & borders in many sizes.
The pretty textures are from the Little Details embossing folders seen here. It's just $3.20 right now; while supplies last!
Here's the video for all 10 of my paper strips projects!
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I thought paper strips were a perfect way to create cards for men. So I chose some 1/2" strips of blues and greens and adhered them to a piece of White 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card stock at an angle.
Add them at an angle, graduating colors as you go if you wish. Once you're added strips trim off the excess on the edges.
Next I used the retiring Well Written 'birthday' dies seen here and cut it out of the stripes piece. I wanted the greeting to reflect the same colors in the background. So easy!
I adhered it to the Tasteful Labels die-cut with Multipurpose Glue. I stamped 'Happy' from the coordinating stamp set Well Said seen here and fussy cut it to add to the card.
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Next is another card with the exact same colors but totally different. I adhered 1/2" strips to the edge of a White card base. I didn't worry about the outer edge until I was done; trimming it off afterwards. I focused on the left edge being even.
I added a skinny 1/8" strip of Night of Navy to cover up any unevenness on my left edge. A length of Navy twine wrapped around and into a bow finishes it off.
The 'you' is from the Well Written dies and the 'make me smile' is rom the Well Said stamp set (heat embossed in White) on a Navy Tailored Tag punch.
Here's the video for all 10 paper strips projects!
More details on my paper strips projects tomorrow!
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I decided to offer card kits for both men and women this month. With Mother's and Father's day coming up it's nice to have cards for the special people in our lives.
Today I'm highlighting the 10 men's cards showcasing the Well Suited designer paper; many of which are fun folds. Look!
Many of us find men's cards more challenging to make. But these sure came together easily! I chose a few layouts and fun fold cards and walla; done!
I always create a full PDF tutorial for these kits that includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list. Choose that option or the Kit to Go which includes the free tutorial. #BestDeal
You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
1/2 pkg. Well Suited Designer Paper (6" X 12")
2 colors of twine
Black Matte dots
free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
I used the Handsomely Suited stamp set for the greetings but you can easily substitute any stamps you already own. However if you want to purchase it, here's a linkto the stamp set &here's the link to the bundle. Or add it to your kit at an additional 10% off!
Remember the kit offer ends after April 19th! You have a few options with these cards:
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).
Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.
*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!
Look at these stunning cards featuring the Hydrangea Haven suite of products!
If you love flowers or purple this might be the kit for you. It includes 10 cards; most of which are fancy fold cards and $20 in product as well! Plus you receive the PDF tutorial free!
I used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set for all of the greetings on these cards but you can use any set. You can see the stamp set hereor the bundle here and add either to your kit as well for an extra 10% off!
You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
1/2 pkg. Hydrangea Hill Designer Paper (6" X 12")
Grape sheer ribbon
Pastel Pearls
free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).
Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.
*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!
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