My Great Grandchildren

 As promised, here is a picture of my great granddaughter, Abigail, and my great grandson, Benjamin. Abby is gaining weight now and doing much better. She is still on oxygen and is taking medication for her heart and her liver. 

Her big brother loves her so much and really missed her when she was in the hospital for two weeks. I am so glad they are moving back to Oregon next month. Colorado is too far away to go visit them whenever I want to. 

My granddaughter. Lizzie, is such a wonderful mother. Her husband, Tyler, was able to take care of Benjamin when Lizzie and Abby were at the hospital. Such a wonderful little family that God has blessed us with!

Paper Pumpkin Alternative #1 June 2021

I finally had time to create some paper pumpkin alternatives for the June 2021 kit. I am hoping to have time to create a few more next week. If I like the way they turn out, I will do another YouTube video showing you how I created them and then post the sizes and dimensions here on my blog.

I used some products that weren't included in the kit, so I will list them all here for you. I will also include the dimensions and product item numbers for you.

Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!

YouTube Video Link

Following is a list of Products and Sizes I used for the card in my video:

• 155456 Artistically Inked Bundle
• 132622 Gold Foil Sheet (4"x 4")
• 152334 Adhesive Sheet
• 152156 Gold Shimmer Ribbon
• 146282 Gold Metallic Pearls
• 153116 Bumblebee Ink Pad
• 155611 Fresh Freesia Ink Pad
• 159229 Thick Basic White CS (11"x 5-1/2" scored @ 4-1/4")
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Glue Dots & Stampin' Dimensionals from kit
• One Label from the kit
• Fresh Freesia card base from kit cut in half
• Solid Side of card base cut into 4"x 4" & 4"x 1/1/8"
• Multi colored side of card base cut into 3-7/8"x 3-7/8" & 3-7/8"x 1")

You can use these same dimensions to make cards using other designer series paper and stamp sets. I hope you enjoy making this card and have a wonderful and blessed day!

 

Sweet Ice Cream Birthday

 

I decided to make this video using some of the retiring Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper and Blackberry Bliss Ribbon. You can make some really cute cards with this DSP. It is a really simple card and takes about 15 minutes to make. I have included a link to my YouTube video showing you how I made it.  I have also included a list of supplies below.

YouTube Video Link

Supply List:

• 156244 Sweet Ice Cream Bundle
• 154567 Ice Cream Corner DSP (4"x 4" and some scraps)
• 152701 Peony Dies
• 154569 Blackberry Bliss Ribbon
• 159229 Thick Basic White CS (8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4")
• 133675 Blackberry Bliss CS (4-1/8" square and 3-1/4" square)
• 147092 Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad
• 153116 Bumblebee Ink Pad
• 152477 Artistry Blooms Sequins
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 103683 Mini Glue Dots

Days To Remember Calendar

Wow! I am so sorry it has been so long since my last blog post and video tutorial. I have been busy working with my sister at the Ford Dealership in Florence, Oregon since her office helper quit. Fortunately, I worked with her last summer learning the job and then training the person that recently quit. Now I am training the new lady and then go back to being retired and making craft projects.

My mind has also been preoccupied with concern for my great granddaughter who was born in March of this year. She was in the hospital for a month and just got out last week. She is on the road to recovery and is doing great. She is still on oxygen and is on a couple of different medications, but is improving every day. I praise God every for her continued improvement.

Back to this little project. I wanted to show you how to use the Days To Remember stamp set, so I created this calendar to demonstrate it. I think I told you that you would have to pay $18 for the Pattern Party DSP, but you can get it for free with $180 in party sales by using your 10% in Stampin' Rewards that you will earn. It is beautiful paper and there are 48 sheets of 12x12 paper in the packet.

Click on the following link to view my tutorial: YouTube Video Link

Following is the list of supplies you will need:

• 155026 Days To Remember stamp set
• 146676 Make a Difference stamp set (retired)
• 151690 Stitched So Sweetly Dies
• 152886 Tasteful Labels Dies
• 147050 Poppy Parade Ink Pad
• 132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
• 155426 Pattern Party DSP
• Cut (12) 4"x 4" pieces
• 159276 Basic White CS
• 8-1/2"x 11" cut into 8-1/2"x 3-1/4" strips
• 5"x 4-1/4" 
• scraps for circles if you are going to use them
• (1) 12"x 12" cardboard from the DSP Package
• Cut into (3) 4"x 12" strips, save one 4"x 12" edge strip for the stand
• Score the 12" strip at 1-1/4"m 5-1/4", 6", 6-3/4", and 10-3/4"
• Cut the other two strips into (6) 4"x 4" squares
• 3/4" Book Rings
• 3/16" Hole Punch
• 3/4" Circle Punch if desired
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 149699 Stampin' Seal 
• 133773 Sponge Daubers

 

True Love DSP Cards

 I'm so sad to see this True Love Designer Series Paper retire with the end of the 2020-2021 annual catalog. I decided to show you a few examples of how I used one of the black and white flower patterns. There are so many ways this DSP can be used. I created a YouTube video showing you a few examples of what I did. Click on the link below.

YouTube Video Link

Following is a list of the products and sizes I used to create black & white card:

• 154281 True Love DSP - 4"x 3-3/4", 4-1/4"x 2-1/4"
• 121045 Basic Black CS - 4-1/8"x 3-7/8", 4-/4"x 1-1/8"
• 159229 Thick Basic White CS - 11"x 4-1/4" scored at 5-1/2"
• 159276 Basic White CS 4"x 1"
• 147897 Glittered Organdy Ribbon
• 154284 Matte Black Dots
• 151814 Stitched Be Mine Dies
• 154456 Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set
• 153289 Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set
• 132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals

Colored Flowers card differences:

• True Love DSP - 4"x 3-7/8"
• Basic Black CS - 4-1/4"x 4-1/8", 2-3/4"x 7/8"
• Basic White CS - 2-3/4"x 3/4"
• 154999 Pansy Patch Stamp Set
• 151155 Double Stitched Satin Ribbon
• 146924 Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• 154830 Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends
• 154899 Real Red Stampin' Blends
• 154883 Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends
• 154900 Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends
• 154903 Shaded Spruce Stampin Blends

 

Vine Design Thank You Card

I used the Vine Design Bundle to create this card. It is the Mini Catalog and is available for purchase (while supplies last) until the end of June. I thought it turned out lovely and was very easy to make.

If you are interested in creating this card, I have included a list of the supplies and dimensions below. I also included a line below to my YouTube video tutorial. I used only the light Stampin' Blends to color the die cut.

Have a blessed day and have fun crafting.

YouTube Video Link
 

List of Supplies & Dimensions for this card:

• 156266 Vine Design Bundle
• 153126 Meadow Moments Embossing Folder
• 151771 Layering Ovals Dies (Retiring May 3, 2021)
• 159229 Thick Basic White CS - 11"x 4-1/4", score at 5-1/2"
• 159276 Basic White CS - 4"x 2-3/4"
• 150883 Seaside Spray CS - 4"x 3" (Retiring May 3, 2021)
• 111350 Pacific Point CS - 4-1/8"x 3-1/4"
• 153056 Rainbow Glimmer Paper - scraps for flowers
• 147090 Old Olive Ink Pad
• 132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
• 154884 Flirty Flamingo Blends
• 154888 Mango Melody Blends
• 154891 Night of Navy Blends
• 154892 Old Olive Blends
• 154887 Highland Heather Blends
• 152480 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots (Retiring May 3, 2021)
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals

Friends Are Like Flowers

If you need some inspiration, look at the samples in the Stampin' Up catalogs. I found this card on page 40 of the Mini Catalog and decided to recreate it. I always try to create something beautiful for the inside of my cards as well. Have fun creating and have a blessed day.

 YouTube Video Link

Following is a list of the supplies and sizes for this card:

• 156205 Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle
• 154309 Seashells 3D Embossing Folder
• 154289 Opal Rounds
• 154291 Pearlescent Specialty Paper
• 6"x 4-1/4"
• 154288 Sand & Sea DSP
• 5-1/4"x 4"
• 131198 Blushing Bride CS
• 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
• 159276 Basic White CS
• 4-7/8"x 3-5/8"
• 2-1/2"x 2"
• 152886 Tasteful Labels Dies
• 104199 Linen Thread
• 147051 Melon Mambo Ink Pad
• 147093 Mango Melody Ink Pad
• 147052 Flirty Flamingo Ink Pad
• 147117 Sahara Sand Ink Pad
• 147104 Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad
• 153611 Blending Brushes
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 103683 Mini Glue Dots
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• 152392 Paper Trimmer