Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thank You Card - May 2020 International Blog Hop


I created this card using the Very Versailles stamp set and a free stamp set during Sale-A-Bration, Thoughtful Blooms. I was looking for a really small flower that I could stamp among the leaves and this was the only one I could find that I liked. The card base is Petal Pink card stock, 8-1/2”x 5-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”, the mat is Pear Pizzazz card stock, 5-1/4”x 4”, and the Whisper White card stock is 5-1/8”x 3-7/8”. I used Soft Suede ink, Petal Pink ink, and Pear Pizzazz ink. I used the 5/8" Organdy Striped Petal Pink ribbon for the bow and the Stitched So Sweetly dies to die cut the sentiment out of Whisper White card stock. The image fit perfectly in the center of the die! No fussy cutting on this card! Have a blessed day.

YouTube Video Link

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

So Sentimental Get Well Card

It is time to stop hoarding your Designer Series Paper and start making cards with it. I designed this card to make it easy for you to use any DSP and create cards with it. You can also turn the card  so it opens on the right. Change the card stock, DSP, ribbon, and ink and you have a completely different look. Have fun stamping and have a blessed day!


YouTube Video Link

Following is a list of the products I used for this card:

151691 - So Sentimental Stamp Set
151534 - Timeless Tulips Stamp Set
150881 - Purple Posy CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
150883 - Seaside Spray CS - 2-1/2" square
150880 - Pretty Peacock CS - 5-3/8"x 4-1/8" (scrap for 2-1/4" circle)
149497 - Woven Threads DSP - 5-1/4"x 2"
100730 - Whisper White CS - 4-7/8"x 3-5/8" plus scrap for sentiment
150083 - Pretty Peacock Ink Pad
150086 - Terracotta Tile Ink Pad
147090 - Old Olive Ink Pad
143720 - 2-1/4" Circle Punch
146936 - Pearlized Doilies
149707 - Seaside Spray Ribbon
              (I used 150446 - Seaside Spray Ribbon from Holiday Catalog)
141705 - Layering Circles Dies - 4th from the smallest scallop circle
145372 - Stitched Shapes Dies - 2nd from smallest circle
149634 - Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
104430 - Stampin' Dimensionals
110755 - Multipurpose Liquid Glue
103683 - Mini Glue Dots
104332 - Snail Adhesive




Friday, April 24, 2020

#scrappystriptechnique

Elaine Dotson - USA
I made this card for the #scrappystriptechnique challenge. I used the following products:

  • So Sentimental stamp set
  • Stitched So Sweetly dies
  • Lily Impressions DSP
  • Blackberry Bliss ink
  • Blackberry Bliss card stock - cut 2 at 5-1/4”x 4”
  • Coastal Cabana card stock - 8-1/2”x 5-1/2” score at 4-1/4”
  • Whisper White card stock - 4-7/8”x 3-5/8” for inside panel and a scrap for the sentiment
  • Noble Peacock Rhinestones
  • Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
  • Label Me Fancy punch


Thursday, April 23, 2020

Paper Pumpkin Alternative #1 April 2020


I decided to make an alternative card using just the stamp set from the April 2020 Paper Pumpkin because I really like the sentiments it came with. I paired it with the Beautiful Moments stamp set and the Under My Umbrella Bundle. I thought they coordinated nicely with the sentiments. This card was super easy to make and turned out very cute. Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!





Following is the list of products and dimensions I used for this card:

122924 Pool Party CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
141416 Flirty Flamingo CS - 5"x 3-3/4"
100730 Whisper White CS - 4-7/8"x 3-5/8" cut 2, plus a scrap for the umbrella
147113 Smoky Slate Ink Pad
147052 Flirty Flamingo Ink Pad
132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
151677 Beautiful Moments Stamp Set
153786 Under My Umbrella Bundle
April 2020 Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set
Stampin' Blends:
147031 Light Flirty Flamingo
147943 Light Mango Melody
149535 Light Gray Granite
145054 Light Smoky Slate
144607 Bronze
144606 Ivory
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Botanical Prints Thank You Card

Hello my stamping friends! For today's card I used the Botanical Prints Product Medley that is on page 61 of the mini catalog and is available until May 31st or while supplies last. I think this product medley is awesome and I am looking forward to creating more cards with it. I made some size corrections here that were wrong on my video. Have fun crafting and have a blessed day!

YouTube Video Link

Following is the list of products and sizes I used for this card:

151301 Botanical Prints Product Medley - DSP is 4-1/8"x 3"
147377 A Big Thank You Stamp Set
140272 Thick Whisper White CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
150880 Pretty Peacock CS - 4-1/8"x 1-1/4", 3-1/4"x 2-1/4"
131202 Smoky Slate CS - 4-1/8"x 1-1/8"
100730 Whisper White CS - 4"x 3-1/4"
149751 Pretty Peacock Ribbon - about 5-1/2"
150083 Pretty Peacock Ink Pad
147113 Smoky Slate Ink Pad
141706 Layering Ovals Dies - 3rd from largest scalloped oval
145372 Stitched Shapes Framelits - 2nd from largest oval
144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
104440 Stampin' Dimensionals
103683 Mini Glue Dots

Monday, April 20, 2020

Parisian Blossoms Thank You Card

Today I wanted to make a card using a stamp set and die from the 2019-2020 annual catalog and pair it with something from the mini catalog. I chose a few items from the Parisian Blossoms Suite, A Big Thank You stamp set, and the Thank You die. I really like the way this card turned out. I think the only thing I will do when I make it again, is use the Subtle Embossing folder on the Pool Party card stock before I glue it to the black card stock. Try it both ways and see which way you like better. Have fun stamping and have a blessed day!

YouTube Video Link

Following is the list of products and sizes I used:

146985 Petal Pink CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
100730 Whisper White CS - 4-7/8"x 3-5/8"
121045 Basic Black CS - 5-3/8"x 4-1/8"
122924 Pool Party CS - 4"x 2-5/8"
151192 Parisian Specialty DSP - 4"x 2-5/8"
144748 Champagne Foil - 3-1/4"x 2-1/2"
151193 Champagne Rhinestones
151194 Petal Pink Ribbon
147377 A Big Thank You Stamp Set
146832 Thank You Die
147107 Pool Party Ink Pad
132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
103683 Mini Glue DotsYouTube Video Link

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Ornate Garden Fable Friends Card

Combining the Ornate Garden Suite of products and the Fable Friends stamp set made this card so cute. The link below will take you directly to my YouTube video that shows you how I made this card. Following is a list of products and dimensions I used to make it easy for you to recreate. Thank you for watching and have a blessed day.


YouTube Video Link

140272 Thick Whisper White CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" score at 4-1/4"
138337 Mint Macaron CS - 5-1/4"x 4", 4-1/4"x 3-1/4", 2-1/2"x 2-1/2"
115318 Soft Suede CS - 4-1/8"x 3-1/8"
100730 Whisper White CS - 3-3/4"x 2-9/16", 2-14"x 2-1/4"
152488 Ornate Garden DSP - 4"x 3"
152572 Ornate Style Stamp Set
152725 Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
148670 Fable Friends Stamp Set
151527 Honey Bee Stamp Set
151690 Stitched So Sweetly Dies
141705 Layering Circles Dies
151321 Mint Macaron 1/8" Sheer Linen Ribbon
147115 Soft Suede Ink Pad
132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Stampin' Blends:
145054 Light Smoky Slate
147021 Dark Mint Macaron
144573 Dark Old Olive
144578 Light Pumpkin Pie
147943 Light Mango Melody
146874 Light Soft Suede


Friday, April 17, 2020

Positive Thoughts Cards

When I was watching Connie Stewart's YouTube video on How to Make a Card Full of Hope - Now, Wow, or Holy Cow, it inspired me to create a set of three cards. I went from simple stamping to adding some dimension to adding more dimension. I used the Positive Thoughts Stamp set and the coordinating dies, Nature's Thoughts, that were released during Sale-A-Bration. If you don't have these dies, the images are fairly easy to fussy cut out. I have listed the products below along with the card stock sizes. I didn't use any Designer Series Paper on these cards.
You Tube Video Link

Cards #1 and #2

150881 Purple Posy CS - (2) 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" score at 4-1/4"
146986 Highland Heather CS - (2) 4-3/8"x 2-7/8"
101650 Very Vanilla CS - (2) 4"x 2-1/2" plus scrap for (1) Butterfly

Card #3

131202 Smoky Slate CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" score at 4-1/4"
150881 Purple Posy CS - 5-1/4"x 4" and 4"x 3-1/4"
146986 Highland Heather CS - 3-3/4"x 2-3/4"
101650 Very Vanilla CS - 5-1/2"x 4-1/4"
105118 So Saffron CS - small scrap for flower center

Additional supplies you will need

147897 Glittered Organdy Ribbon
144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
151490 Positive Thoughts Stamp Set
            (coordinating dies of you have them)
149634 Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
145372 Stitched Shapes Dies
141706 Layering Ovals Dies
147103 Highland Heather Ink Pad
147106 Mint Macaron Ink Pad
147109 So Saffron Ink Pad
147115 Soft Sued Ink Pad
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
144108 Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
103683 Mini Glue Dots

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Noble Peacock Proud of You Card

It is time to start preparing graduation cards for 2020. Even though most of the schools probably won't have graduation ceremonies, it is very important that we recognize our graduating seniors. My granddaughter is graduating from high school this year with a 4-point plus grade point average and I am so very proud of her. She received an Air Force ROTC 4-year scholarship and other scholarships to help fund her college education. She has worked very hard and will accomplish great things in the future. I'm sure many of you also have seniors you wish to congratulate as well.
Following is a list of products and sizes I used for this card:

144237 Thick Very Vanilla CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
101650 Very Vanilla CS - 2-1/4" square
146958 Gold Glimmer Paper - 5-1/4"x 3" & 2-1/4" square
149493 Noble Peacock DSP - 5-1/4"x 4"
149495 Noble Peacock Foil Sheets - 5"x 3"
149494 Noble Peacock Rhinestones
151100 Noble Peacock Bundle
144146 Gold Metallic-Edge Ribbon
147138 Blueberry Bushel Ink Pad
145372 Stitched Shapes Dies
141705 Layering Circles Dies
149638 Stitched Nested Labels Dies
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
104440 Stampin' Dimensionals
103683 Mini Glue Dots
127853 Silicon Craft Sheet
141337 Stamping Sponges

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Special Someone Birthday Wishes

I thought it was time for something cute for a birthday card. I used several different stamp sets for this card and a set of dies that was part of the Coordination Product Release. The Special Days dies coordinate with the Special Someone Stamp Set. I hope you were able to purchase them during Sale-A-Bration, if not, the mouse and flower are easy to fussy cut out. This is a bright and cheerful card that you can send to anyone on your birthday list.
You Tube Video Link

Following is a list of products I used:
#146982 Balmy Blue CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
#122925 Calypso Coral CS - 3-7/8"x 2-3/8"
#100730 Whisper White CS - 3-5/8"x 2-1/8" and 4-7/8"x 3-5/8"
                                           scrap for boot, mouse, and flower
#149613 Brights 6x6 DSP - 5-1/2"x 3" (Daffodil Delight)
#146644 Varied Vases Stamp Set
#148656 Vibrant Vases Stamp Set
#151518 Under My Umbrella Stamp Set
#151643 Special Someone Stamp Set
              Special Days Dies if you have them
#147094 Daffodil Delight Ink Pad
#147095 Granny Apple Green Ink Pad
#149165 Basic Gray Ink Pad
#147113 Smoky Slate Ink Pad
#132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
#124262 White Baker's Twine (color with Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends)
#104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
#144108 Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
              Stampin' Blends:
#144044 Dark Calypso Coral
#144586 Dark Daffodil Delight
#145054 Light Smoky Slate
#146876 Light Granny Apple Green
#148544 Combo Light and Dark Balmy Blue









Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Jubilee Beauty Thank You Card

I am really loving the Birthday Jubilee Bundle! Today I created a thank you card using this bundle and some of the Ornate Garden Suite stamps and dies, plus one other stamp set for the sentiment I put on the inside of the card. I will put a link to my YouTube video so you can see exactly how I created this card. I have listed all the supplies and dimensions below so you can recreate this card. You can use any colors you want because I didn't use any designer series paper on this card. Have fun crafting and have a blessed day!
YouTube Video Link

#146970 Lovely Lipstick CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
#120953 Crumb Cake CS - 5"x 4" for the die cut pieces
#100730 Whisper White CS - 5-3/8"x 4-1/8" for inside panel
                                           3-3/4"x 3" for the die cut flowers
#131201 Pear Pizzazz CS - 4-1/4"x 1-1/4" for die cutting the sentiment
#153814 Birthday Jubilee Bundle
#149471 Ornate Thanks Stamp Set
#152726 Ornate Layers Dies
#148190 Enjoy Life Stamp Set
#147115 Soft Suede Ink Pad
#147094 Daffodil Delight Ink Pad
#146953 Pineapple Punch Ribbon
#144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
#104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#103683 Mini Glue Dots

For coloring the flowers I used the following Stampin' Write Markers:

  • Lovely Lipstick
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Blushing Bride
  • Pear Pizzazz

Monday, April 6, 2020

Thank You



I created this card for this month's blog hop. If anyone wants to know how I made it, I created a YouTube video and included the link below. I listed all the products and sizes I used to make it below. Have fun stamping and have a blessed day!

YouTube Video Link

Click Here to vote for my card - Thank You!

#140272 Thick Whisper White CS - 11"x 4-1/4" scored at 5-1/2"
#146970 Lovely Lipstick CS - 5-1/4"x 4"
#100730 Whisper White CS - 4-7/8"x 3-5/8" for inside panel
                                           4" square for sentiment & die cut
#151319 Best Dressed DSP - 3-5/8"x 2-7/8"
#151576 Jubilee Beauty Dies
#141706 Layering Ovals Dies
#149229 Bloom & Grow Stamp Set
#150076 Story Label Punch
#151427 Heart To Heart Stamp Set
#149471 Ornate Thanks Stamp Set
#149275 Very Versailles Stamp Set
#149468 Free As A Bird Stamp Set
#147140 Lovely Lipstick Ink Pad
#132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
#146952 Lovely Lipstick Ribbon
#144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Ornate Garden Happy Birthday Card

I am having so much fun crafting with the Ornate Garden Suite. The ideas for creating cards with this suite are endless. I have only included a few on my blog that are also on my YouTube channel. I decided to make a birthday card this time, so I picked out a stamp set that had a birthday sentiment that fit perfectly in one of the dies. My goal is to inspire you to take my ideas, change them up, and make them uniquely your own. Below is a list of the products and sizes I used that you can find in my online store. Have fun crafting and have a blessed day!

#140272 Thick Whisper White CS - 8-1/2”x 5-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
#119686 Early Espresso CS - 5-3/8”x 4-1/8”
#152488 Ornate Garden DSP - 5-1/4”x 2-1/2” & 5-1/2”x 3/4”
#152488 Ornate Garden DSP - 5-1/4”x 1-1/2”
#100730 Whisper White CS - 4-1/4”x 1-1/8” & 6-1/2”x 1/2”
#152724 Ornate Borders Dies
#152726 Ornate Layers Dies
#151571 Birthday Jubilee Stamp Set
#152478 Gilded Gems
#152479 Ornate Garden Ribbon
#147114 Early Espresso Ink
#145667 Tailored Tag Punch
#104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
#103683 Mini Glue Dots
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Hold On To Hope Easter Card

Since Easter is next Sunday, I thought I would post this card on my blog and link it to the YouTube video that I uploaded a few weeks ago. I also thought it would be helpful if I included all the products and dimensions for you in case you would like to go to my on line store and purchase them so you can create this card.  Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!

YouTube Video Link



#146968 Blueberry Bushel CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
#146982 Balmy Blue CS - 5-1/4"x 4"
#152325 Heirloom 3D Embossing Folder - Use the oval folder
#149443 See A Silhouette DSP - 3-1/2"x 2-1/2"
#145372 Stitched Shapes Dies - Use the largest oval
#146968 Blueberry Bushel CS - 3-3/4"x 2-3/4"
#141706 Layering Ovals Dies - Use the largest scalloped oval
#115318 Soft Suede CS - 3-1/4"x 2-1/4"
#152320 Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder
#145780 Hold on to Hope Stamp Set
#145654 Cross of Hope Framelits
#151331 Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set
#152572 Ornate Style Stamp Set
#100730 Whisper White CS - 4-7/8"x 3-5/8" for inside panel
                                           3" square for sentiment and branch
#147138 Blueberry Bushel Ink
#147105 Balmy Blue Ink
#147090 Old Olive Ink
#144219 Pearl Basic Jewels
#104430 Stampin' Dimentionals
#144108 Mini Stampin' Dimentionals
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#133773 Sponge Daubers




Friday, April 3, 2020

Ornate Garden Fable Friends Easter Card

I love the Ornate Garden Suite of products and am having fun working with it. This beautiful suite is going to be in the 2020-2021 annual catalog, but Stampin' Up is offering it to us early! It is just in time for Easter cards or just some beautiful spring themed cards. If you click on the "Shop Now" button above, you too can have this suite of products early! The items and dimensions of the products I used are listed below. Have fun crafting and have a blessed day!



#140272 Thick Whisper White CS - 11"x 4-1/4" score @ 5-1/2"
#138337 Mint Macaron CS - 5-1/4"x 4" emboss this piece
#152725 Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
#119686 Early Espresso CS - 3-7/8"x 2-3/4"
#152488 Ornate Garden Specialty DSP - cut into (4) 7/8"x 2-5/8" strips,
               5-1/2"x 1/2" for inside
#100730 Whisper White CS - 4-1/2"x 3-1/2" scrap for sentiment & squirrel
#148670 Fable Friends Stamp Set
#151559 Welcome Easter Stamp Set
#149471 Ornate Thanks Stamp Set
#152726 Ornate Layers Dies
#150457 Holiday Rhinestones (substitute #144220 Rhinestones and color
              with Stampin' Blends)
#152479 Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack - I used Terracotta Tile ribbon
#150086 Terracotta Tile Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink
#132708 Memento Black Ink
#141897 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush
#150079 In Color Stampin' Write Markers - Terracotta Tile
Stampin' Blends I used:
#145054 Light Smoky Slate
#147021 Dark Mint Macaron
#149556 Dark So Saffron
#144585 Dark Daffodil Delight
#144574 Light Old Olive




Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Ornate Garden Easter Blessings



I used quite a few of the Ornate Garden Suite Collection for this project. If you would like to order the entire Suite, the item number is 154153 and the cost is $136.75. You get 10% off of the Ornate Thanks Bundle and the Ornate Style Bundle. The early release date for this Suite is April 1 through May 31.




For this card I used the following products and dimensions:

#140272 Thick Whisper White CS - 11"x 4-1/4" (score at 5-1/2")
#150884 Terracotta Tile CS - 5-3/8"x 4-1/8"
#152725 Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
#119686 Early Espresso CS - 4-3/4"x 3-1/2"
#152726 Ornate Layers Dies (2nd from largest)
#100730 Whisper White CS - 4"x 2-3/4" and a small scrap for sentiment
#148551 Stitched Rectangles (4th from smallest)
#152572 Ornate Style Stamp Set
#152479 Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack - Old Olive Ribbon
#152478 Gilded Gems
#141491 Classic Label Punch
#151331 Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set
#147114 Early Espress Stampin' Pad
#150086 Terracotta Tile Stampin' Pad
#147907 Light Cajun Craze Stampin' Blend
#144585 Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
#149557 Light & Dark So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo
#144597 Light & Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo

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Taking a Break from Stamping

I just wanted to let everyone who follows me know why I have been taking a break from stamping and haven't done any YouTube videos for t...