Use concentric dies to create a “frame die-cut technique” as a background for cardmaking. You don’t have to invest in the new THIN FRAME DIES that are being advertised by some craft suppliers. Here is the fastest and easiest way to create this concentric background.
I started out just going through my scrap file and selected five colors. I used the Stitched Shape Circle Dies and cut-out all the concentric rings for each color. I used the excess card stock (negative space) to mat the concentric rings with All-Purpose glue after running through with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Lastly, add the Foam Adhesive Sheets to Black cardstock, and cut out with word dies for the perfect card!
Rectangle Concentric Pattern
Check out my Video Tutorial that using the Stitched Rectangle concentric dies:
Video Tutorial
Basic Supplies:
Concentric Dies (Stitched Rectangle and Stitched Shape dies)
Card Stock (colors and amount to match the number of dies used for your concentric design)
TOOLS: Die cutting machine
ADHESIVE: All Purpose Glue, Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815)
While creating some projects for hospitalized kids, I came across this technique for making bookmarks. Here’s a fast and easy tutorial for making bookmarks out of your scraps and extra embellishments.
The Whale Of A Time suite really makes a splash with wonderful seascapes that just begs with possibilities and an ocean of inspiration! I have provided a gallery of ideas that this suite has inspired. The DSP, colors, and embellishments (seashell-shaped sequins) add so much!
However, if you like me — have time on your hands….might as well challenge yourself with a fast and easy “fancy folds” card that is very unique. The wiper feature pops up when you stretch the card out and delights any recipient — young or old!
The Whale of a Time Suite of products was chosen for this project because it makes card-making just that more simple! Just follow the pattern and the video tutorial for crafting success!!!
Supplies
CARDSTOCK: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White
2 pieces of Cardstock 4.25″ x 8.5″ (for front and back of card)
1.5″ x 3.25″ Cardstock (for pop-up wiper tab)
Additional cardstock and DSP for decorating the front of the card
Bone Folder
Score Board
Paper Trimmer
Ruler
Scissors
Tear Tape, All Purpose Glue, Fine Tip Glue, Dimensionals
WHALE DONE Bundle (154053)
Whale of a Time DSP (152460)
MISTY MOONLIGHT Ink Pad (153118)
Whale of a Time SEQUINS (152461)
Video Tutorial – Wiper Card Technique
Gallery – More Ideas!
Take the SEABED EMBOSSING folder, ink with Misty Moonlight, and spritz with water before embossing. Recommend using Shimmery White Card Stock. Stamp and fussy-cut seaweed and coral and embellish with sequins. Take a piece of POOL PARTY Sheer ribbon and twist across the front to create the look of a wave.
I love how easy the Whale of a Time Suite of products creates fast and fun cards! Just at a piece of fussy cut coral and Sequins on the DSP!
Run the Shimmery White Cardstock with Misty Moonlight spritzed with water on the Seabed Embossing Folder. Take additional ink with an Aqua Painter (Calypso Coral, Magenta Madness and Granny Apple Green) on the damp cardstock to create more color. Embellish with fussy-cut seaweed and sequins!
Stamp 5.25″ x 4″ Whisper White card stock with seaweed and coral (Granny Apple Green and Calypso Coral) stamps then emboss using the Seabed Embossing 3D Embossing folder to create a rich background for a piece of DSP (cut with Layering Rectangles), embellished with Sequins and Sheer Pool Party Ribbon.
I love Sea Turtles! Use the DSP to full advantage with this fast and easy card. Stamp the Sea Turtle on WW Card Stock with Granny Apple Green ink and shade with MOSSY MEADOW colored pencil for added depth.
This card was made of scraps! Just arrange odd pieces together and add a medallion of color using the stamps and Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness, Highland Heather, Bumble Bee, Pool Party, and Misty Moonlight inks. Just a hint of WINK OF STELLA provides just the right amount of underwater sparkle.
So, not crazy about using the SHIMMERY CRYSTAL EFFECTS over the seahorses…but the card is still pretty and worth a post!
This month I am featuring workshops using the Forever Greenery Suite of products.
During the assembly of workshop KITs, I created a table full of paper scraps!
What to do with paper scraps? #simplestamping Well, follow my Video Tutorial while I create some background paper using a piece of 8.5″ x 11″ Whisper White cardstock and a handful of scraps. Since the cards coordinated with the featured products…I used the background paper, mounted them on Whisper White Cards stock, embossed some with the TASTEFUL TEXTILE 3D Embossing Folder on a base card of Pear Pizzazz to create a stack of THANK YOU cards to tuck in the Workshop KITS as a special “thank you” for their business.
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The new 2020-2021 Catalog will feature 6 background stamps — three of which will be new. I wanted to demonstrate a couple of stamping techniques that you can apply to these as well as any stamps you may own. My homework following the session was to create the final cards!
BACKGROUND TECHNIQUES:
Watered Inking
Faux Gelato inking
MAGNOLIA COLORING TECHNIQUES:
Craft Foam Stamping with Stamparatus
Thumping Technique with Stampin’ Write Markers
Stampin’ Write Marker Inking
Enjoy the Video Tutorial and the cards in the Gallery.
Products Used:
Shimmery White Cardstock (cut 5 1/4″ x 4″)
3 Stampin’ Spritzers (one for each color and water)
Hair Gel (Clear gel)
INK REFILLS: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight (mixed with H20 in spritzer)
INK Pads: Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Old Olive
Heat Tool (to dry ink)
Craft FOAM (Amazon)
Stazon Ink
Stampin’ Write Markers: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Calypso Carol, Blushing Bride, So Saffron or Daffodil Delight
Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia, Crackle Paint
GALLERY OF FINISHED CARDS
My homework from the evening’s demonstration was to create cards! I really liked the water effect from the background stamping that drew me to the Lovely Lily Pad (retired) and the Seaside Notions (which is still available in the new catalog). Some other great stamp sets that would work include: Under My Umbrella, Sailing Home, Seaside View, Whale Done bundle, By the Dock and the cute duck from Field Journal (all in the new catalog).
Lovely Lily Pad Bundle stamped on Watercolor Paper in White Embossing Powder and inked with a Water Painter with Melon Mambo. Granny Apple Green is the color for both lily pad inking and base card. Lovely You for a sentiment on black card stock (white embossing powder). Gold thread and pearls for embellishments. Gorgeous Grape to color liliesI thought the gold thread looked like the water rings around the lily pads! My absolute favorite. The seahorse is white embossed on watercolor paper and painted with Gorgeous Grape and Wink of Stella. Same with coral and shell in Calypso Coral and Mango Melody. I used tons of sequins from the retired Woven Threads collection to create a glittery seabed. I love how the tail curls around the coral! The glitter makes me smile!
Magnolia Flower Color Techniques
Thumping Technique with Early Espresso, Garden Green and Crumb Cake.
Craft Foam color with Stamparatus
I used the die from the Ornate Frames to give a little frill to this softly feminine card and some pink ribbon edged in GOLD.
This was a challenging card…but I may have made it harder than it should be. It was definitely a learning experience and I’m anxious to share what I learned.
Some tips: Don’t add DSP to the base card (unless it covers the top layer and there are NO seams). The “t-slide” needs to move smoothly. Recommend using WW THICK cardstock for the top layer. Recommend measuring and centering the “t-slide” and sentiment card strips. The more these pieces are centered — the easier the “t-slide” will move.
Here I focus on making several cards with this technique to include the initial video using the Geared Up Garage set and then a second video featuring the A Good Man stamp set to review nuanced improvements! After viewing both videos, you should be all set to create your own version!
CARD #1: Featuring Geared Up Garage
Video Tutorial for Geared Up Garage
CARD # 2: Featuring A Good Man Stamp Set
Video Tutorial A Good Man
Basic Supplies and Measurements:
CARDSTOCK and DIMENSIONS:
Base Card: 5 1/4″ square, Layer (for cutting) 5″ square
See diagram for CUT and SCORE measurements
3 1/2″ x 1 1/4″ Cardstock
4 1/4″ x 1″ Cardstock
4″ x 1″ Cardstock
Additional Cardstock for Card Front
TOOLS: Paper Trimmer, Tear Tape, Score Board, Bone Folder, Stamparatus
STAMP SET and DIES: Geared Up Garage, A Good Man, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Layering Circle Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits
INKS: Crumb Cake, Memento Black Ink, Calypso Coral
DIMENSIONS and DIAGRAMS:
Base Card and Front Layer
Diagram of Front Layer for Scoring and Cutting
PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Tropical Oasis Trinkets
All Purpose Glue
Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Blends
Tear Tape
Bone Folder
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Layering Circles Dies
Sponge Brayer
WINDOW SHEETS
More Card Ideas using Geared Up Garage
Refer to both the T-Slide Video for stamping the paper and the “Fancy Fold Gate Card” to fold the base and create this easy card for Father’s Day!
Demonstrator Pre-Order Products and #simplestamping technique
Due to COVID-19, Stampin’ Up! canceled the Spring ON STAGE convention to launch the new catalog across the global market. Albeit a good decision — I missed the opportunity to join 2,000 of my best friends in Atlanta to view the products and create samples! But once I got the new products in my hands….it was GAME ON!
I am so excited to share the products from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. I loved getting my pre-order and taking the time to explore as many of the new products as I could for the first time! Not having the chance to make samples at ON STAGE was at first a disadvantage. However, I had a great time making samples and learning about all the great features. I have a lot of tips and information to share about these great products!
Please enjoy the video and samples. I have also included a VIDEO from my weekly FB Live broadcast with steps and information for a simple stamping technique using the “Flowers for Every Season” called the Retiform or Grid Stamping Technique.
Please leave comments and share your favorites!
Flowers for Every Season Suite
Social Distancing through Crafting Series: The Retiform or Grid Technique using stamps from the “Celebrate Sunflowers” and the “Jar of Flowers”
Products featured include the Celebrate Sunflowers and Jar of Flowers Stamp sets. Products featured include the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set and Balmy Blue ink.
What you need:
CARDSTOCK: Whisper White Card Stock (5 1/4″ x 4″ or 5″ x 3 3/4″) for stamping
Coordinating cardstock to mat the 5″x 3 3/4″ size ( 5 1/4″ x 4″ -Early Espresso)
Cardstock for the base card (Crushed Curry)
INKS: Soft Suede (or Balmy Blue), Crushed Curry and Mint Macaroon
TOOLS: Scrap piece of card stock for inking, Post-it Notes for masking and a Sponge Dauber for coloring
STAMPS: Celebrate Sunflowers, Jar of Flowers and Forever Fern
More cards using the Flowers for Every Season Collection of Products:
Products featured include the Celebrate Sunflowers Dies and the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More Card Packs and Cards and Envelopes from the suite. This features the new IN COLOR Misty Moonlight, Bumble Bee and Just Jade. Products featured include the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set and Dies. Paper from 2020-2022 In Color DSP, Bumble Bee Ribbon and label and sentiment from the Tasteful Touches Bundle. Products featured include the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set and Dies. Paper from 2020-2022 In Color DSP, Bumble Bee Ribbon and label and sentiment from the Tasteful Touches Bundle.
Forever Greenery Suite
Any sample using the Retiform or Grid stamping technique (#simplestamping) using the Forever Fern Stamp set. Gold Thread is taken from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack. Inks are Mint Macaroon, Pear Pizzazz and Shaded Spruce with flecks of GOLD. Garden Green cardstock base embossed with the Greenery Embossing Folder and Forever Greenery DSP strip. Forever Gold Laser-cut Specialty Paper and Gold Thread embellishment. Circle is cut 2″ Vellum embossed with gold with stamp from the Lovely You stamp set.
Blossoms in Bloom Bundle
Image stamped with the Blossoms in Bloom stamp and gold foil die cut with the Many Layered Dies which is part of the bundle. See more ideas demonstrated on the Reveal Video.
Birds & Branches Bundle
Birds and More Dies to cut 4″x4″ card and backed with acetate. Ribbon from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack. Flowers from the Timeless Tropical Suite with Rhinestone centers. Sentiment from the Lovely You stamp set. In Color DSP in Bumble Bee mat for the Whisper White with Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon. Nest includes COPPER TRIM to create nest for eggs. Label and sentiment from the Lovely You Bundle.
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The fancy gatefold card is easy and quick if you follow my Video Tutorial. I also feature a quick coloring technique using craft foam and my Stamparatus. I provide all the dimensions and featured products below.
What you need to make the Fancy Gatefold Card
CARDSTOCK and DIMENSIONS:
Base card 12″ x 5.5″ / Scored at 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″
Designer Series Paper cut at 4″ x 5.25″ and four strips cut at 1.75″ x 5.25″
Whisper White for stamping image cut at 5″ x 3.75″
Layering cardstock to mat the stamped image 4″ x 5.5″ in coordinating color
Whisper White and coordinating cardstock for sentiment and label die.
TOOLS:
Stamparatus with several plates
Craft Foam (Amazon)
Adhesives
STAMP SETS:
FOREVER BLOSSOMS
SO SENTIMENTAL BUNDLE
PARISIAN BEAUTY
VERY VERSAILLES
INK:
Early Espresso, Terracotta Tile, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaroon
Embellishments: Pearls or Faceted Gold Gems
Featured Products for making the Fancy Gateway Card
The Telescoping Circle Card is fast and easy to make. You can adapt it for any occasion and is another “fancy folds” technique! This card would make a great Holiday Card that can hang as a decoration or a birthday card for a friend. You can also adapt it as an elegant tag on a gift or bottle topper for a bottle of wine. Lots of great uses!
The video tutorial provides all the steps for easy assembly! Scroll for product information and shop the featured products at my ONLINE store!
Video Tutorial
Here is my video tutorial for how to construct this card! Please LIKE and SHARE and I love comments!
What You Need for the Telescoping Circle Card
Layering Scalloped Circle Die (3.5″) from the Layering Circles Framelits
Layering Circle Dies (3″ and 2.75″) from the Stitched Shapes Framelits
Neutral Cardstock for Scallop Matting
Colored Cardstock for Center Circle to stamp sentiment from the So Sentiment Stamp Set
Whisper White Cardstock for message
Stamp to fit in the center of Top Circle Piece (Ornate Style Stamp)
Ink, All Purpose Glue, Brads, Ribbon, Paper Piercer, and Mat
Featured Products Used for making the Telescoping Circle Card
This week I feature some EASY coloring techniques using the Ornate Garden Suite. This is an “early release” item that will be featured in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog scheduled to go live on 3 June 2020. It is packed with floral designs and lots of sentiments and contains two bundles…making it a “mega-suite”.
The style of the lovely flowers in the Ornate Garden Suite Collection can be said to be a modern take on classic Victorian florals. Coupled with the gold foil accented Designer Series Paper, Gold Faceted Gems, and shimmery ribbon all combined to add sparkle and elegance to any projects.
I not only love what you can do with this versatile collection; but, due to current events….it’s a blessing to be “grateful”, and being able to share your gratitude with the included sentiments or pair with any sentiments for all-occasion projects is another plus.
Here is a list of all the products the Ornate Garden Suite Collection includes: * Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set (10% off) * Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (10% off) * Ornate Borders Dies (10% off) * Ornate Layers Dies (10% off) * Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder * Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack * Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper * Gilded Gold Faceted Gems
Read on and allow me to share some techniques for coloring the floral image using watercolor pigments, inks, reverse embossing using Aqua Painters, Sponge Daubers, and Craft Foam using Flirty Flamingo, Blushing Bride, Terra cotta Tile, Mint Macaroon, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry inks.
These are fun to use if you like just being loose and creative. I have predominantly used them for background coloring; but, wanted to come up with a more controlled technique for coloring a stamped image.
There are several coloring tools you can use: I recommend dampened Sponge Daubers (for each color), Aqua Painter, and Stampin’ Spritzer.
Using the various coloring tools there are several coloring techniques I demonstrate in my Video Tutorial.
Various Steps:
Begin by stamping the image with either with Stazon Black ink or Clear embossing powder on Shimmery White Card stock
Using the Sprinkles apply color on the image to the areas you want to color
Using a coloring tool — a dampened sponge dauber (use one for each separate color) or aqua painter spread the pigment around the image to your liking
You can also use the aqua painter and using the ink directly from the ink pads to color the embossed image (Mossy Meadow, Terracotta Tile and Flirty Flaming)
Do the same as in #4 — but squeeze the ink pads and pick up the color from the back of the ink pad lid to create a soft muted image
Video Tutorial on Coloring Techniques
Coloring with Craft Foam
WHITE FUN FOAM 9″ X 12″ X 1/16″ THICK (12 PCS/PACK) Color:White
Here’s a coloring technique that can be adapted for coloring ANY stamped image! It’s fun and fast when using a Stamparatus and several stamping plates. View the Video Tutorial for all the steps and some tips and tricks!
Video Tutorial for EASY Coloring with Craft Foam
Mosaic Background Pattern
A room full of paper scraps can still inspire! I used all my scraps from cardmaking and cut using the Tailored Tag punch, and then textured the plain color (Mint Macaroon and Terracotta Tile) card stock with the Embossing Folder to create a mosaic of color and texture. For a little sparkly filled in with both Gold Foil and Gimmer paper.
Begin with a piece of Whisper White (here I cut to 5.75″ x 4″) and arrange the paper pieces in a mosaic pattern and adhere with all purpose glue. Once dry, cut with one of the Layering Rectangles. I cut two — so that I could make two cards and then layered on the final card with cardstock cut from larger rectangles.
Gallery of Cards
Products Featured
Orante Garden DSP
DSP
Ornate Floral Embossing Folder
Ribbon Combo
Tailored Tags Punch
Double Sided Adhesive
Tear Tape
All Purpose Glue
Stazon Ink
VersaMark
Memento Black Ink
Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Blends
Precision Sears
Heat Tool
Bone Folder
Embossing Buddy
White Embossing Powder
Metallic Embossing Power
Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder 146956
Price: $6.00
Turn stamped images into glossy raised designs.
* 1/2 oz (14 g)
This week I explored techniques and ideas for using products from the Tropical Oasis Suite featured from the Mini-Catalog. The more I played with the products; the more fun I had creating cards using several techniques. I wanted to find ways that the set can be used to get the best creative versatility.
More importantly, I feature several LIVE videos where I demonstrate techniques for coloring, die-cutting, and embossing. The techniques include the “die setback” technique, stamping without ink pads, inking embossing folders to create a shabby beach look and both inking, coloring with pencils & Stampin’ Blends to create beautiful hibiscus flowers.
Palm Tree Stamping
I was further inspired to use the stamp-stamp-off technique to create my background paper using Pear Pizzaz and Old Olive. The Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder provides the perfect texture on Soft Suede card stock. The palm trees are stamped on Soft Suede and cut using the dies as an embellishment with the Braided Burlap Trim. Lastly, the sentiment is stamped on a piece of Whisper White and cut out using the Stitched So Sweetly dies.
TIMELESS TROPICAL BUNDLE, STITCHED SO SWEETLY Dies
CARDSTOCK: Whisper White (base card @ 5.5″ x 4.25″), Whisper White layer (5.25″ x 3″) stamped with Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede cardstock embossed with the Coastal Weave folder (5.25″ x 1.5″). Stamp palm tree on Soft Suede with Early Espresso ink.
Use the Stitched So Sweetly dies cut out WW card cardstock for the sentiment.
INK: Pear Pizazz, Early Espresso
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
Braided Burlap Trim and Old Olive Twine
Distress the cardstock with the scissors
Stamp without a Ink Pad
What is more, is the utility of the Stamparatus as a great tool! The Stampartatus is used to stamp several layers of color using Stampin’ Write Markers in Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Garden Green and Call Me Clover I’ll show you how to stamp a realistic image using markers. Stampin’ Blends in LIGHT Pool Party provides the soft sky silhouette. I used standard card dimensions: Base card in Calypso Coral (5.5″ x 4.25″), Crumb cake (5.25″ x 4″) with distressed edges and Whisper White (5″ x 3.75″)
Die Setback Technique
I’m excited to present a technique whereby you are guaranteed to get more versatility from your dies. This easy technique frames the stamped image by ‘setting back’ the stamped image. The Stamparatus is critical to aligning the images to ensure a perfect cut.
LIVE Video Tutorial for the Die Setback and Stamp w/o an Inkpad Techniques
Hibiscus Coloring Techniques
To start with, I want to present several coloring options for creating colorful tropical flowers. Here I present both both ink, watercolor pencils, and Stampin’ Blends techniques.
To begin with, stamp image with Calypso Coral then color with Stampin’ Blends in Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo…blending the colors. Use Early Espresso and Black pencil to shade the stamen.
In order to create this effect, you will need Watercolor pencils in the colors: DAFFODIL DELIGHT, EARLY ESPRESSO, PUMPKIN PIE, CALYPSO CORAL, MELON MAMBO, BLACK, GARDEN GREEN, AND OLD OLIVE.
If you are a member of my STAMPING FUSION FB Group — you can view the weekly FB LIVE videos I post on cardmaking. This week I demonstrated the “180 Degree Stamping” technique for creating backgrounds. This technique is “simple stamping” at it’s best. All you need is ink, paper, and stamps.
This technique is not only versatile; it also provides a solution to the dilemma “what color”? I often get the question from crafters that are experiencing “color paralysis” on how to break out of a “color” rut. This is definitely a technique you should try. I provide two ways to apply this technique:
COMPLEMENTARY HUEs: The technique involves taking two ink colors of the same HUE or COLOR Family. For my examples, I have chosen several…Blushing Bride & Petal Pink — Flirty Flamingo & Calypso Coral.
CONTRASTING HUES: Use two or more color combinations to create texture and contrast. I like to be inspired by the colors that are combined
The products featured to create these cards are several bundles featured in the MINI-CATALOG (which is live until JUNE) and include the Forever Blossoms, Parisian Beauty Bundles, the So Sentimental & Forever Blossoms (Sale-a-bration) and the Label Me Fancy Punch.
STAMPS/DIES: Forever Blossoms, Parisian Beauty Bundles, the So Sentimental & Forever Blossoms (Sale-a-bration item) and the Label Me Fancy Punch.
180 Degree Stamping Technique
Prepare your stamping layer. I recommend Whisper White card stock cut at 5″x 3.75″ as the stamping layer (download my Proportional Matting Chart)
Choose two ink colors same hue (see suggestions below) OR contrasting hue
Sentiments are stamped with GRAY GRANITE
Choose a LARGE or BACKGROUND Stamp and stamp with the first color
Clean the stamp
Reink the stamp with the second color of ink
Turn the stamp 180 degrees from the first stamped image (a.k.a. upside)
Stamp over the first image
Finish with complementary colors for base and layered cardstock
Same HUE
Colors of the same HUE or color family are Blushing Bride and Petal Pink (Ink and Cardstock) with Whisper White (stamped layer). The So Sentimental Bundle of dies are used to create these layered labels.
Colors used are Flirty Flamingo and Calypso Coral paper and ink.
Contrasting HUE
I was inspired by the colors from the Parisian Blossoms DSP to create this background design; Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party and Petal Pink paper and ink. Card is embellished with Silver FOIL Effel Tower.
Collage Stamping
Inspired by travel…I stamped a “collage” using stamps from the set in several complementary colors and then gently distressed to look worn. The card is embellished with a tag that I made look like a luggage tag using the TAGS in BLOOM stamp set and the LABEL ME FANCY Punch. The entire video is on Stamping Fusion.
Here’s another “fancy folds” card pattern that is perfect for special occasions and lends itself well to layers of color and texture. The added surprise is that it opens to create an elegant easel that can be treasured and appreciated. I created two versions…one for EASTER and another that I think is perfect for MOTHER’S DAY.
Fable Friends Easter Greeting
I utilized the Softly Textured Embossing Folder after I stamped and colored the Fable Friends images with Stampin’ Blends Markers. Purple Posey is the base card with Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock. Colorful Foil using the Word Wishes DIES is the last touch and a must-have. These dies create script greetings for all the holidays! The Easter sentiment is from the Timeless Tulip stamp set.
Parisian Blossoms Suite for Mother’s Day!
Please refer to my LIVE YOUTUBE demonstration for tips and instructions for creating the card using products from the Parisian Blossoms suite. I love the layers of blossoms, foil motifs and french elegance to convey love and appreciation!
Basic Supplies:
Paper Trimmer
8″x8″ Cardstock for base
Two 3.74″x3.75″ pieces for Whisper White, layer with 3.5″x3.5″
If you are a member of my STAMPING FUSION FB group; you will be able to view my quick and easy tutorials on how to create these fun cards. Here is my gallery of cards and directions! Please LIKE, SHARE and leave a comment! Let me know how you are doing!!
Twisted Easel Card:
Supply List:
Cardstock – 5″ X 10″
Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade
Designer Series Paper (DSP) 4.5″ Square
Whisper White (or coordinating layer) 4.74″ square
Stamp Set: BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS, DO THE IMPOSSIBLE
DIES: Painted Poppies SMALL DIES and LABEL DIE for sentiments
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Real Red, Grey Granite, Night of Navy, Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink (skin tone) and Daffodil Delight
CARD PATTERN:
Instructions:
Score 5″x10″ in half
Working with card front only, score a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner. Fold and crease.
Close Card. Decorate card front as desired, decorating around the fold line. Keep the orientation of the card in the landscaped position. the card should open like a book for this step.
Place the desired image on the center outside the front of the card and careful to adhere with glue/tape on the bottom so that the top is free to open when the card is folded.
Decorate the inside as desired.
Products Featured:
Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set Do The Impossible Cling Stamp Set
Join me for during my YOUTUBE LIVE session while I shared projects created this week while socially distancing from my craft room. I created over 50 cards during the month of March which are marked for sending out to my “give a smile – one card at a time” campaign. Get more information from the LINK below.
The entire planet is impacted by what is going on and our healthcare professionals are perhaps the largest demographic affected — personally, socially and professionally. Inspired by “StampedbyAloha” I provide a quick demonstration for how to create these cards. Most importantly, don’t be intimidated by creating a face by hand and especially — where to place the eyes! Let me show you how!
Featured Punches:
Tulip Builder Punch 151295 Price: $18.00
2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch 133782 Price: $18.00
Hot Air Balloon Punch 149520 Price: $18.00
Cake Builder Punch 148525
Price: $18.00
Vases Builder Punch 147040
Price: $18.00
1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch 119868
Price: $13.00
Label Me Pretty Cling-Mount Stamp Set 151220 Price: $17.00
Follow this pattern for placing ears, nose and eyes.
