Daisy Basket Gatefold Card

This project features the Cheerful Daisies, Circle Sayings Bundles and Cane Weave 3D Embossing folder for both the beginner and avid stamper with new products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog that goes live in May.

As a FANCY FOLDS project with a pop-out bouquet — this is a great Mother’s Day, Birthday, and Celebration card. Below is the “template” for cutting the mechanism which should be used as a guide when watching the video tutorial. Included in the tutorial is the “belly band” for closing the card.

With over sixteen new and returning colors featured in the new catalog…this project features most of the new IN COLORS.

This card was inspired by Sam Calcott, Mixed Up Crafts UK.

Once you watch my tutorial the products are available on my ONLINE store (link below). Thanks for stopping by…leave a comment!


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This card was created using Fresh As A Daisy DSP as the background for the die-cut daisies using the new IN COLORS and the CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE.
Three quarter view of the final card showing the “folding mechanism”.

Video Tutorial


Pattern for Folding “Mechanism”


Supplies Used for this Project

  • BASE CARD: Basic White Card Stock
    • 10″ x 7″
    • Score along the 10″ edge: 2.5″ x 7.5″
    • Belly Band: 2″ x 11X
      • Score along 10″ edge at 2″ and 7 1/8″
  • Basket: Copper Clay Card Stock cut 3″ x 3.5″
  • Fresh As A Daisy DSP:
    • For layering on Base Card:
      • Need 4.75″ x 6.75″ for middle
      • Need four 2.25″ x 6.75″ layers for inside and card front
    • For Belly Band: 4 7/8″ x 1 7/8″
  • CARD STOCK needed for FOLIAGE:
    • Garden Green
  • Acetate strips
  • Stamps/Dies/Bundles:
    • Cheerful Daisies Bundle (new catalog item)
    • Circle Sayings Bundle
    • Timeless Arrangement dies
    • Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder
  • Inks:
    • Copper Clay
    • Lemon Lolly
    • Bo Ho Blue
    • Moody Mauve
    • Moody Mauve (inside sentiment)
    • Sponge Daubers
  • STAMPARATUS /MISTI or whatever tool you have / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW)
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Ribbon: Bo Ho Blue ribbon

Colors

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products that are featured in the new catalog and available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:


Sending A “Cheerful Daisy” Smile Card

This project features the Cheerful Daisies and Sending Smiles Bundle and demonstrates the two step stamping, stamp-on-stamp off and die cutting techniques for both the beginner and avid stamper with new products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog that goes live in May.

With over sixteen new and returning colors featured in the new catalog…it can be a challenge to decide how to mix and match colors. This project features the COLOR COMBINATION GUIDE which can be downloaded from my BLOG (See below screen shot — go to “FREE DOWNLOADS & Offers”) and provides the perfect tool when trying to choose color combinations for all your projects.

Once you watch my tutorial the products are available on my ONLINE store (link below). Thanks for stopping by…leave a comment!


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This card created using Daffodil Delight as the background for the 3D die cut sentiment from the SENDING SMILES dies and daisies from the CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE.

Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • BASE CARD: Granny Apple Green (5.5″ x 4.25″)
    • Need card stock to die cut Daisy pieces
  • Basic White Card Stock:
    • For layering and stamping
      • Need 5.25″ x 4″ layer for stamping
  • CARD STOCK needed for FOLIAGE and Die Cut Lettering
    • Basic White
    • Daffodil Delight
    • Granny Apple Green
  • Stamps/Dies/Bundles:
    • Cheerful Daisies Bundle (new catalog item)
    • Sending Smiles Bundle
  • Inks:
    • Granny Apple Green
    • Daffodil Delight
    • Berry Burst
    • Moody Mauve (inside sentiment)
    • Sponge Daubers
  • STAMPARATUS /MISTI or whatever tool you have / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW)
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • “Press n’ Seal” wrap
  • Foam Adhesive Sheets

Colors

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products that are featured in the current catalog and will be rolling over to the NEW Catalog and will be available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:


Cheerful Daisies Layering Card

This project features a technique for using the Timeless Tiles Background stamp combined with new products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog that goes live in May.

My video tutorial demonstrates the reverse embossing, layering and Cheerful Daisy die-cut assembly technique to create two cards using a base card measuring 5.5″ x 4.25″ in Basic White card stock. The project also includes the 3D Embossing Folders, and Countryside Corner Dies. These DIES are great because as “nesting” dies…you can cut out your image and then use the next larger size to cut a layer to frame your image.

Once you watch my tutorial the products are available on my ONLINE store (link below). Thanks for stopping by…leave a comment!


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This card created using DSP from the FRESH AS A DAISY Suite.


Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • BASE CARD: Basic White (5.5″ x 4.25″)
    • Need card stock to emboss sentiments, die cut Daisy layers
  • Basic White Card Stock:
    • For layering and embossing
      • Need 5.25″ x 4″ layer for embossing
        • 6″ x 7″ piece to stamp with the large background stamp
  • DAISY CARD STOCK:
    • Lemon Lolly
    • Copper Clay
    • Basic White
  • CARD STOCK FOR LAYERS & FOLIAGE :
    • Basic White
    • Crushed Curry
    • Copper Clay
    • Garden Green
  • Basics 3D Embossing Folders
  • Stamps/Dies/Punches:
    • Cheerful Daisies Bundle Dies
    • Timeless Arrangement Bundle
    • Countryside Corners Layering Dies
  • Inks:
    • Crushed Curry
    • Copper Clay
    • Garden Green
    • Sponge Daubers
  • WHITE Embossing Powder / Versamark / Heat Tool
  • STAMPARATUS /MISTI or whatever tool you have / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW)
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products that are featured in the current catalog and will be rolling over to the NEW Catalog and will be available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:


More inspiration…

Fancy Folds “Faux Stepper” Card

Easiest “stepper” card around!

This easy stepper card features the GREATEST JOURNEY Bundle that was featured as part of the “Enjoy the Journey” Suite collection from the 2023 Mini-Catalog. This is a RETIRING bundle — so act fast while supplies last.

My tutorial features two cards, a 3″ and 4″ Front Panel using the Enjoy the Journey DSP and Basic White Card stock. All products are available on my ONLINE store (link below).

This project was adapted from Sam Calcott of Mixed Up Crafts.


Featured Project

Faux Stepper Card
Begin with a base card of Basic White card stock, layer 3″ front panel with DSP with clouds, mountain and runner shapes.
4″ front panel with hiker silhouette and Blue Bakers Twine.
Fits a 6″x6″ envelope

Project Information

  1. BASE CARD:
    • Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut 6″ x 9″ Basic White Cardstock
      • Using your Simply Scored Tool SCORE: 1″, 2″, 4.5″, 7″, 8″ 
      • Fold in half – Fold the first half  “back” and the remaining tab “forward”
        • Repeat for the second half to create “mountain & valleys”
        • Use your Bone Folder to crease seams
      • STAMP sentiment on FRONT using either Starry Sky or Garden Green inks. 
    • FRONT “BACK” Panel:
      • Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut  5 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ in Highland Heather / Seaside Spray cardstock
      • Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut  5 3/4″ x 2″ in Garden Green / Night of Navy
        • Using the MINI STAMPIN’ Cut & Emboss Machine  cut the mountain silhouette using the die in either Night of Navy / Garden Green cardstock
        • Glue to (dark color) Back Panel with Multi-purpose glue
  2. FRONT PANEL:
    • Cut 11″ x 3″ Size in Basic White Cardstock
      • Using your Simply Scored Tool SCORE:
        • Align 11″ along the top of the scoreboard
          • 1/2″, 5 1/2″, 10 1/2″ 
        • Fold in half and fold each 1/2″ tab forward (these tabs will adhere to the BASE CARD)
        • Using TEAR TAPE – adhere to the 1/2″ tabs (front & back) 
      • FRONT PANEL Layer:
        • Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut  DSP: 2 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ 
        • Glue with Multi-purpose glue to Basic White Front Panel
    • Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut 11″ x 4″ in Basic White Cardstock
      • Using your Simply Scored Tool– Score the same as above
      • LAYER FRONT PANEL:
        • Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut DSP: 3 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ 
  3. DIE CUT FIGURES using a MINI STAMPIN’ Cut & Emboss Machine :
    • Basic White Cardstock
      • Die-cut clouds (3)
    • Basic Black Cardstock
      • Runner/Hiker Silhouettes and Hiking Stick
  4. INKS:  Starry Sky & Garden Green 
  5. Adhesives:
    • Multipurpose Glue,
    • Tear Tape
    • Fine Tip Glue
    • Mini & Regular Dimensionals (Black &White) 

Video Tutorial


Featured Products

All the products are available on my ONLINE store:

Last Chance Products: 2022-2023 Annual Catalog SALE

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! You can save up to 60% on essential craft supplies, Stamp sets, Bundles, Paper and more. This selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last and is not totally INCLUSIVE of everything offered…explore the SALE on my ONLINE STORE.

SALES PERIOD

Starts: 4 April at 12:00 a.m. (MT)                      

Ends: 1 May at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

The products Discounts available beginning 4 April…so this is an advance notification of what you may want to consider.


Products Discounted 50% through 60%


Bundles that include products NOT retiring — but will no longer be available in a BUNDLE after 1 May 2023


Paper Products – Last Chance, Many Retiring

Last Chance – COLOR REFRESH

Stock up on your favorite INKERS and colors — the New Catalog COLOR REFRESH is coming and there are colors you may not see anymore…get a jump and stock up on ink, inkers, cardstock, and coordinating ribbon before they’re gone for good!

This selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last and is not totally INCLUSIVE of everything offered…explore the SALE on my ONLINE STORE.

While supplies last.


Retiring Colors

*** Pumpkin Pie is NOT retiring…


Last Chance Products: January – April 2023 Mini-Catalog

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! You can save up to 60% on essential craft supplies. This selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

This selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last and is not totally INCLUSIVE of everything offered…explore the SALE on my ONLINE STORE.

SALES PERIOD

Starts: 4 April at 12:00 a.m. (MT)                      

Ends: 1 May at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

The products below will not reflect the discounts until 4 April…so this is an advance notification of what you may want to consider. Use the PDF from my NEWSLETTER that provides the percent discounts.


Products Discounted 10% through 60%


Bundles that include products NOT retiring — but will no longer be available in a BUNDLE after 1 May 2023

Fancy Folds “Bendi” Bouquet Acetate Card

Here’s a perfect card for Mother’s Day — plus has a POP-UP feature — for the WOW factor!

My video tutorial as featured on my Youtube Channel is more lengthy than my other videos due to the detailed nature of this project and some of the extra tips (coloring & shaping) demonstrated to enhance your paper crafting skills. It also features assembling an envelop.

Make use of the CHAPTER TIMES (in the Description Box of the YOUTUBE project) to allow you to go back and refer to any portions when creating your own card. Hope you find this feature useful! If so, please LIKE and leave a comment!

Once you watch my tutorial products on my ONLINE store (link below).

This project was adapted from Sam Calcott of Mixed Up Crafts.


Featured Project

Fancy Folds “Bendi” Card front
Begin with a base card of Basic White card stock and layer with flowers made from Daffodils Daydream, Pansy Patch, Hydragena Haven and Daisy Punch.
Side view of the acetate dome created from a Window Sheet.
AcetateWINDOW SHEET is used to create a clear dome and frames the flower bouquet. Every aspect of this project is special — including the inside of the popup card — by using the coordinating DSP.

Video Tutorial


Products & Dimensions:

  • Basic White Card Stock (12′ x 12″):
    • Base Card – 8″ x 6″
      • Score: 1″, 4″, 7″
    • Flower “curve” mechanism – 4″ x 1 1/2″
      • Score: 1/2″, 3 1/2″
    • End Pieces – 6″ x 1 1/4″ — CUT TWO
    • Die cut with the ORNATE BORDER dies
  • Window Sheet / Acetate:
    • Front Layer – 7″ x 6″
    • Score: 1/2″, 6 1/2″
    • HEAT EMBOSS: Use the STAMPARATUS to heat emboss with WHITE Embossing Powder with chosen sentiment on the Window Sheet.
  • Dainty Flowers” Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • FRONT Layers – 6″ x 2 7/8″ — CUT TWO
    • BACK Layers – 6″ x 2 7/8″ — CUT TWO
  • Silver Foil (corner hardware & Queen Anne Lace die)
    • 1-inch square
    • Basic 3D Embossing Folder (161598) to emboss “hardware” pattern
    • Center Hole Punch to create “divot”
  • Stamps/Dies/Punches:
    • Daffodil Daydreams Flower Dies
    • Medium Daisy Punch
      • Furry Flower Center (also available on Amazon)
    • Hydrangea Haven Flower Dies
    • Pansy Patch Flower Dies
    • Peaceful Moments Stamp Set (sentiment)
    • Daffodil Daydreams Stamp Set (sentiment)
  • Inks/Cardstock :
    • Crushed Curry
    • So Saffron
    • Daffodil Delight
    • Basic Black
    • Fresh Freesia
    • Highland Heather
    • Old Olive and Mossy Meadow
    • Rich Razzleberry
    • Sponge Daubers
  • Simply Scored Board / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW) (recommend using a mini-glue bottle for detail work)/ Liquid Fusion or 3-1 Glue (does not dry tacky)/Fine Tip Glue
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Tear Tape
  • SIZZIX Shaping Kit (available on Amazon)

Featured Products

All the products are available on my ONLINE store:

Stencil Technique using the Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

Here’s a great technique using these Decorative Masks from the 2023 Mini-Catalog available now!

My video tutorial offers the technique as well a fast an easy way to create three cards using a piece of 4″ x 11″ Basic White card stock. The project also includes the 3D Embossing Folders, Deckled Rectangles Dies. These DIES are great because as “nesting” dies…you can cut out your image and then use the next larger size to cut a layer to frame your image. I also feature an easy tip for keeping your mask layers aligned every time.

Once you watch my tutorial the products are available on my ONLINE store (link below). Thanks for stopping by…leave a comment!


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The inside uses the beautiful detailed circle frame lit, vellum backed with the sentiment embossed with WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER. The flower is cut from the DSP and layered and embellished with FROSTED GEMS.
This card folds out beautifully….

Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • BASE CARD: Basic Black & Basic White (5.5″ x 4.25″)
    • Cut TWO (Basic Black) and ONE (Basic White)
    • Need sheet for cutting layers
    • Need card stock to emboss sentiments for at least THREE 4″ X 3/4″ strips for the front of the card.
    • Need two 5.75″ x 4″ for inside
  • Basic White Card Stock:
    • For layering after embossing:
      • Cut TWO – 5.25″ x 4″
      • The third card will not need a BW layer.
  • LOVELIEST LAYERS DECORATIVE MASKS
  • Basics 3D Embossing Folders
  • Stamps/Dies/Punches:
    • Deckled Rectangle Dies
    • OPTIONAL: Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (retired)
  • Inks:
    • So Saffron
    • Petal Pink
    • Flirty Flamingo
    • Grey Granite
    • Melon Mambo
    • Regular & MINI-BLENDING BRUSHES
  • WHITE Embossing Powder / Versamark / Heat Tool
  • STAMPARATUS / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW)
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products used and available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:

LOVELIEST LAYERS DECORATIVE MASKS
BLENDING BRUSHES
MINI-BLENDING BRUSHES — great for small areas.
DECKLED RECTANGLES – these layer perfectly for framing layers.

Hello, Irresistible Triple Panel Z-Fold

Here’s some FANCY FOLDS inspiration featuring these ONLINE EXCLUSIVE products.

My video tutorial offers one of the different versions using all the products from the collection. The HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE 6×6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) is stunning in both color and design and provides the background art for all these pieces. I also feature the NATURALLY GILDED 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) in copper & gold on some cards featured as “added inspiration”.

Once you watch my tutorial the products are available on my ONLINE store (link below). Thanks for stopping by…leave a comment!


Featured Projects

When you watch my video, you will hear my dissatisfaction with my card. Well, being the perfectionist I am — I went back this week and made another card using similar products. I did change it up by added a “just because” sentiment to the outside (used a 1 3/4″ x 7/8″ oval punch) with PRETTY PEACOCK ink, set up on a dimensional and embellished with leaves (like the video demonstrates)
The inside uses the beautiful detailed circle frame lit, vellum backed with the sentiment embossed with WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER. The flower is cut from the DSP and layered and embellished with FROSTED GEMS.
This card folds out beautifully….
Begin with a base of Soft SeaFoam card stock and layer the front with strips from the Hello, Irresistible DSP. The frame lit die (outline) die-cuts leaves from the DSP pattern, while the detailed dies due-cut leaves in Basic White card stock from the Irresistible Blooms bundle.
Use the Irresistible Blooms Bundle for cutting the leaves. A 3D Embossing folder used to emboss the side panel.
Base card using PETAL PINK card stock. The flowers were die-cut from the DSP patterned paper. The center panel was stamped with PETAL PINK & DAFFODIL DELIGHT inks and embellished with Frosted Gems.
TIP: Take full advantage of patterned DSP (for those blooms that may be along the edge and not cut-out a full flower shape) by placing along the edges. Also, you can layer blooms to create more dimension for your flowers.

More Inspiration

Using the NATURALLY GILDED 12″X12″ DSP that comes in GOLD and COPPER. Here is the gold foil version with Very Vanilla card stock. The sentiment is stamped and cut with a 2″ circle punch and layered on top of GOLD FOIL cut with a larger 2 3/4″ circle punch.
Used a 2.75″ Circle Punch with Gold foil card stock and 2″ Circle Punch with Basic White CS and embossed the sentiment from the stamp set in BLACK EMBOSSING POWDER. Retired OPEN LEAF Trinket on the front middle panel.
This is the COPPER Foil with Basic White using retired LEAVES TRINKETs.

Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • BASE CARD: Soft Sea Foam Card Stock (10″ X 6″):
    • Cut TWO
    • Score both: 2.5″ and 5″
    • Panels:
      • 1 7/8″ X 5″ (cut three)
  • Basic White Card Stock:
    • For layering:
      • Inside Back – 4 3/4″ X 5 3/4″
      • Panels – 1 3/4″ X 4 3/4″ (cut three)
  • Hello, Irresistible” Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • Inside Back Layer – 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
    • Panels (from above DSP)
      • 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ (cut two)
  • Stamps/Dies/Punches:
    • Irresistible Blooms Bundle
      • Irresistible Blooms Dies
    • OPTIONAL: Circle Punch – 2″ Punch and 2 3/4″ Punch
  • Inks:
    • Daffodil Delight
    • Soft Sea Foam
    • Pretty Peacock (retired)
      • Shaded Spruce is a good alternative
    • Sponge Daubers
  • Clear Embossing Powder / Versamark / Heat Tool
  • Embellishments: Loose Frosted Dots, 6″ White Frayed Ribbon
  • Simply Scored Board / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW) /Fine Tip Glue
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Tear Tape

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products used and available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:

https://www.stampinup.com/products/hello-irresistible-suite-collection-english

Hello, Irresistible Suite Inspiration

Here’s some inspiration for these ONLINE EXCLUSIVE products.

My video tutorial offers three different versions using all the products from the collection. The HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE 6×6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) is stunning in both color and design and provides the background art for all these pieces.

Once you watch my tutorial using the IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS BUNDLE you can the products on my ONLINE store (link below).


Featured Projects

Begin with a base card of Basic White card stock and layer the front with strips of the Hello, Irresistible DSP and frame the blooms with the fancy circle die cut from the Irresistible Blooms bundle.
Use the Irresistible Blooms Bundle for cutting the flower pieces after they have been embossed with WHITE Embossing Powder on colored cardstock. Color with SPONGE DAUBER for contrast.

More Inspiration

As demonstrated in my Video, here is another card using the DSP strips. This card is embellished with a swatch of ribbon.

Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • Basic White Card Stock (5.5″ X 4.25″):
    • Cut three
    • For Circle Cut Out – 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ square
  • Soft Seafoam, Petal Pink Card Stock:
    • For die cutting
  • Hello, Irresistible” Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • FRONT Layer – 5.25″ x 4″
      • Cut three
    • STRIPS (from above DSP)
      • 5 3/16″ x 1 1/8″
      • 5 3/16″ x 6/8″
  • Stamps/Dies/Punches:
    • Irresistible Blooms Bundle
      • Irresistible Blooms Dies
    • Label Punch
  • Inks:
    • Flirty Flamingo
    • Soft Seafoam
    • Sponge Daubers
  • White Embossing Powder / Versamark / Heat Tool
  • Embellishments: Loose Frosted Dots, 6″ White Frayed Ribbon
  • Simply Scored Board / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW) /Fine Tip Glue
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Tear Tape
  • Mini – Xron

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products used and available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:

https://www.stampinup.com/products/hello-irresistible-suite-collection-english

Dainty Delights Acetate Pop-Up Card

Here’s a perfect card for all occasions — plus as a POP-UP — it really has the WOW factor!

My video tutorial as featured on my Youtube Channel is more lengthy than my other videos due to the detailed nature of this project and some of the extra tips (coloring & shaping) demonstrated to enhance your paper crafting skills. It also features assembling using the RAIN OR SHINE DSP project (final project posted below).

Make use of the CHAPTER TIMES (in the Description Box of the YOUTUBE project) to allow you to go back and refer to any portions when creating your own card. Hope you find this feature useful! If so, please LIKE and leave a comment!

Once you watch my tutorial using the Dainty Delights BUNDLE and the DAINTY FLOWERS DSP (a FREE product offering under SALE-A-BRATIONS) — you can find additional products on my ONLINE store (link below).

This project was adapted from Sam Calcott of Mixed Up Crafts.


Featured Project

Begin with a base card of Basic White card stock and layer the front with Old Olive and Dainty Flowers DSP.
Use the Dainty Delight DIES and Medium Daisy punch for cutting the flower pieces. Color with SPONGE DAUBERs to add depth and use the SIZZIX Shaping Kit to create a 3D flower effect.
Acetate (re-purposed from the Photopolymer Stamp Sets or purchased from me — WINDOW SHEETS) is used to create a clear layer and enhance the flowered background. Silver Foil creates the “hardware detail” on the platform. Every aspect of this project is special — including the inside of the popup card — by using the coordinating DSP.

More Inspiration

As demonstrated in my Video, here is the final project using the RAIN or SHINE DSP and PLAYING IN THE RAIN BUNDLE. I embellished the card using daisies from the Dainty Delight bundle, the sentiment is from the CONVERSATIONS BUBBLES. Brass Butterflies fly aloft with the kite (adhered by a mini-wobble). Really a fun birthday card!

Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • Basic White Card Stock (12′ x 12″):
    • Base Card – 5.5 x 11.75″
    • Score: 5.5″, 7.5″, 9.5″, 11.5″
  • Old Olive Card Stock:
    • Front Layer – 5.25″ square
    • 2 Pieces to cover 2.5″ x 6″ Cardboard Base
    • BASE – Cardboard (repurpose from DSP Cardboard packaging)
  • Dainty Flowers” Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • FRONT Layer – 5” square
    • 3 pieces cut 1.75″ x 5.25″
  • Acetate or Window Sheet:
    • 4.75″ x 3″ V
    • Score: .25″
  • Silver Foil (corner hardware & Queen Anne Lace die)
    • 1-inch square
    • Basic 3D Embossing Folder (161598) to emboss “hardware” pattern
    • Center Hole Punch to create “divot”
  • Stamps/Dies/Punches:
    • Dainty Delights Bundle
      • Dainty Delights Flower Dies
    • Medium Daisy Punch
      • Furry Flower Center (also available on Amazon — see video for details)
  • Inks/Cardstock :
    • Crushed Curry
    • Early Expresso
    • Fresh Freesia
    • Flirty Flamingo
    • Old Olive or Mossy Meadow
    • Rich Razzleberry
    • Sponge Daubers
  • Embellishments: Butterflies, Bumble Bee, Dragon Fly (whatever you have in your crafting stash)
  • Simply Scored Board / Bone Folder
  • Stampin’ TRIMMER
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW) (recommend using a mini-glue bottle for detail work)/ Liquid Fusion or 3-1 Glue (does not dry tacky)/Fine Tip Glue
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Tear Tape
  • SIZZIX Shaping Kit (available on Amazon — see video for details)

Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products used. However, all the products are available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:

https://www.stampinup.com/products/dainty-delight-bundle-english

Pirate Box Card Project

This masculine project uses the ON THE OCEAN Bundle and DSP from the BY THE BAY Suite. Additional dies featured are the Deckled Rectangles — a perfect touch for a nautical theme as well as the Layering Diorama Dies. You may recall a similar project for Halloween which follows the same directions — just changing it up by adding new products.

As always, the fun part of this project is to begin by die-cutting all the project pieces in advance to later assemble them as the focal point. I provide TIPS to include die-cutting the FRONT WINDOW layers — all at once — using SU’s Die Cut Machine.

A technique demonstrated includes “shaping” the cardstock with a round tip tool to create the 3D effect, shading with ink and sponge daubers, and layering with a multipurpose adhesive sheet to create the waves. A Project PDF is available below.


Featured Project

Begin with a base card of Night of Navy and layer the front with Balmy Blue and By the Bay DSP.
Create an ENVELOP BOX for the card for gift giving — instructions included in PDF and there is a VIDEO TUTORIAL available from the HALLOWEEN project.
The Envelop Box front is stamped with Night of Navy (SHIP) and Balmy Blue (wave). TIP: Stamp the wave first — then mask the wave and stamp the ship second. The Deckled Rectangles provide the perfect nautical accent for layering the Basic White and Balmy Blue cardstock. Use a piece of By the Bay DSP for the front (6×6)–with a foil accent.

Video Tutorial


Supplies Used for this Project

  • Night of Navy (NN) Card Stock
    • Base Card – 6”x 11” (for scoring)
    • Sides – 3”x4” (cut two for the top/bottom)
    • Front – 6”x6” (for matting)
    • 6”x 2” piece for die-cutting waves
  • Balmy Blue (BB) Card Stock:
    • Front Layer – 5 ¾” square
    • 6”x 2” piece for die-cutting waves
  • By the Bay” Designer Series Paper (DSP):
    • Inside Scene
    • Outside FRONT Layer – 5” square
  • MISC CARD STOCK:
    • Very Vanilla (VV) (Sails & sentiment),
    • Early Expresso (Mast and Ship Hull),
    • Basic Black (Skull & Crossbones)
  • Stamps/Dies:
    • On the Ocean Bundle
    • Deckled Rectangle Dies
    • Layering Diorama Dies
  • Inks :
    • Memento Black
    • Early Expresso (EE)
    • Sahara Sand (SS)
    • Sponge Daubers – 2, one each for EE/SS inks
  • Embellishments: Twine
  • Simply Scored Board / Bone Folder
  • All Purpose Glue (TOMBOW) (recommend using a mini-glue bottle for detail work)/ Liquid Fusion or 3-1 Glue (does not dry tacky)/Fine Tip Glue
  • Mini & Regular Dimensional(s) in BLACK
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sheet
  • Tear Tape

2023 Pirate Box Card PDF

This PDF includes the supply list, dimensions, and inks needed to stamp cut, and assemble the Pirate box card layers to accompany the VIDEO tutorials and the Envelop BOX for gifting.

Purchase the BUNDLE from me and the PDF is FREE.

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Featured Products

Here are some of the featured products used. However, all the products are available on my ONLINE store…just click the link below:

https://www.stampinup.com/products/on-the-ocean-cling-stamp-set-english
https://www.stampinup.com/products/by-the-bay-6-x-6-15-2-x-15-2-cm-specialty-designer-series-paper
https://www.stampinup.com/products/layering-diorama-dies
https://www.stampinup.com/products/deckled-rectangles-dies

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It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and PP wants to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

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This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
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Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)

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