Blended Quiet Meadow

 

On my Facebook Live video this week I made three cards with the Quiet Meadow Bundle. I featured the stamps on one card, the dies on another card, and combined both for the third card which was an easel card in sepia tones. If you missed the video, you can watch the replay here.

This set is so much fun to design with that I made this card using Blender Brushes on all of the die cuts and placed them on an embossed layer of Shimmer Vellum. I love the way it turned out and I hope you do too!

 

Here’s the cardstock you’ll need for this card:
  • Card Base: Fresh Freesia – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Fresh Freesia Shimmer Vellum – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • All Flowers and Leaf Stems: Scraps of Basic White
  • Inside Strip: Fresh Freesia – 4 1/8″ x 1/2″

 

Assembly:
  • Emboss the Shimmer Vellum with the Ornate Floral embossing folder. Use a few touches of glue to adhere it to one of the pieces of Basic White cardstock.
  • Crop the flower, one flower center, and the leaf stems out of Basic White cardstock. For my card, I made two of the thin leaf stems and one of the larger flat leaf stems, and I chose three of the flower stems. I also cropped one each of the butterfly dies.
  • Use your Blender Brushes to apply color to all of the cropped pieces. For the flowers, I used Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink, and Fresh Freesia. For the large Polished Pink flower, I also used a very light touch to color one of the cropped flower centers. I used Garden Green ink to brush onto the flower stems and the thin leaf stems and Granny Apple Green for the larger flat leaf stem. I used Mango Melody for both of the butterflies, applying more color to the full butterfly and just a touch to the half butterfly.
  • Arrange the flowers and glue them in place onto the Fresh Freesia Shimmer Vellum front. Use dimensionals to attach the butterflies.
  • Apply Wink of Stella to the butterflies and small Pearls to their bodies.
  • Add In-Color Jewels to some of the flowers.
  • Tie a piece of Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon around the completed piece so that the bow is over all of the stems. Adhere the completed piece to the card front.

 

For the Inside:
  • Use Fresh Freesia ink to stamp a sentiment to the remaining piece of Basic White cardstock.
  • Adhere the strip of Fresh Fresh Freesia cardstock near the top of this piece, then adhere to the inside of the card.

 

 

 

Envelope:
  • If desired, use Fresh Freesia ink to stamp part of the flower spray or the large flower image to the lower left corner of the envelope.

 

I’ve listed all of the products I used for this card below. If you would like to purchase any of them, you can shop with me here. Thank you so much for choosing me as your Stampin’Up! demonstrator!

 

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FB Live Recap: Quiet Meadow Trio

 

The Quiet Meadow bundle really appealed to me for several reasons – beautiful flower stamps plus a couple of great small background stamps and the variety of floral dies. For my video this week, I wanted to demonstrate the versatility of this set by creating a card using just the stamps, one using the dies, and another using both the stamps and dies.

You can watch the video here in case you missed it. Join me every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my group Facebook Group Page where I demonstrate a project or two and offer some tips on the products used!

 

For the stamped card, you will need the following cardstock:

  • Card Base: Fresh Freesia – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Fresh Freesia Designer Paper (In-Color 2021-2023) – 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
  • Stamped Layer: Basic White – 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

 

For the card with all of the die cut flowers, you will need the following:

  • Card Base: Granny Apple Green – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Basic White 5 3/8″ x 4 /8″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Second Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Flowers and Leaf Stems: Scraps of Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Mango Melody, Pool Party, Magenta Madness, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3 1/2″ x  1 1/4″

 

For the vintage card the following cardstock is needed:

  • Card Base: Soft Suede – 8 1 /2′ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ & 2 1/8 plus extra piece of 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Flowers: Scraps of Very Vanilla
  • Leaves: Scraps of Soft suede and Copper Foil
  • Greeting: Very Vanilla – 3 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
  • Inside Strips: Soft Suede 5 1/2″ x 1″ and Very Vanilla 5 1/4″ x 3/4″

 

I’ve listed everything I used to create these cards. Should you need any of these products, you can shop with me here. I appreciate your support – thank you for choosing me as your Stampin’Up! demonstrator!

 

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Simple Sweet Strawberry

 

I’m really enjoying making cards and projects with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle! The strawberry images are so cheery, they brighten up any project. I made a cute treat basket and card on my Facebook Live last Tuesday. If you missed the video, it’s on my group Facebook page, Friends Who Like Time4Stamping.

You can watch the replay of the video here.

I’m sharing another simple card I made with the set. I used the strawberry image to create my own background paper, then used the simple flower sprig as the focal point. I added one strawberry popped up with dimensionals to finish it off.

 

Here are the easy directions for this card:
  • The card base is Daffodil Delight cardstock cut at 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″.
  • Layer a 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock on top
  • Stamp a background of strawberries onto a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of  Daffodil Delight cardstock. Use Real Red ink for the strawberry outline and Poppy Parade ink for the solid strawberry image. Use garden Green ink for the calyx. Adhere this piece to the card front.

 

 

  • Stamp the strawberry flower sprig onto a 3 5/8″ x 2 5/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Color the leaves with Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends marker and the flower centers with Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends marker. Stamp the greeting onto the upper right corner of this piece with Garden Green ink. Adhere this to a 3 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock, then attach to the card front with dimensionals.
  • Stamp a strawberry onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Real Red ink for the outline and Poppy Parade ink for the solid image. Use the coordinating punch to crop the strawberry.
  • Stamp the calyx outline with Garden Green ink onto a scrap of Granny Apple Green cardstock, crop with the coordinating punch, and glue to the top of the strawberry. Attach the completed strawberry to the card front with dimensionals.

 

For the inside:
  • Stamp a strawberry onto the lower left corner of a 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8 piece of Basic White cardstock. Use Real red ink for the strawberry outline, Poppy Parade ink for the solid strawberry image and Garden Green for the solid calyx image. Stamp a sentiment if desired or leave blank to write your own message.

 

 

Envelope:
  • Stamp a strawberry as you did for the inside onto the lower-left corner of the envelope. As an alternative, stamp the flower sprig onto the envelope instead of the strawberry as you did for the card front.

Here are the products I used to create this card. Shop with me here if you would like to purchase any of them or other items, I truly appreciate your support!

 

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FB Live Recap: Sweet Strawberry Basket and Card

 

Strawberries are in season here in Michigan, so what better time to use the Sweet Strawberry Bundle? The images in this stamp set are so cheery, and there are a variety of sentiments available as well.

I thought the strawberries would be a cute embellishment for this little basket that holds a few treats. I made it along with a card on my Facebook Live video this week. If you’d like to see the replay, you can watch it here.

I’m on my group page every Tuesday at 2 pm ET creating projects or demonstrating different techniques. Be sure to join my group page so that you don’t miss any videos and other information.

 

The cardstock requirements for the card are as follows:

  • Card Base: Garden Green – 8 12″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First layer (front): Brights Granny Apple Green DSP – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer: Garden Green – 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
  • Third Layer: Basic White – 3 3/8″ x 2 3/8″
  • Strawberries and Flowers: Scraps of Basic White
  • Strawberry Calyx: Scraps of Granny Apple Green

For the Basket, you will need the following cardstock:

  • Basket: Daffodil Delight – 6″ x 5 1/2″, score each side at 1 3/4″
  • Strawberries and Greeting: Scraps of Basic White
  • Leaves and Calyx: Scraps of Granny Apple Green
  • Handle: Daffodil Delight – 5 1/2″ x 1 1/4″

 

The items I used for these projects are listed below. If you would like to purchase any of them, you can shop with me here. As always, I truly appreciate you choosing me as your Stampin’Up! demonstrator!

 

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The Designer Series Paper Sale is Here!

 

It’s always exciting to get a deal on your favorite products! From now through August 2nd the Designer Series Paper packs listed below will be 15% off. There is no limit – buy one pack or one hundred packs – you’ll get the sale price!

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FB Live Recap: Three Ways to Use Soft Pastels

 

Beyond all the glitz and glamour of the new stamp sets, in-colors, and pretty new embellishments lies a new coloring tool better known as the “Soft Pastels Assortment.” Stampin’Up! had chalk pastels years ago, but they long retired – and we haven’t seen them in about seven years. They used to be in a palette form, and now they have returned in stick form!

It’s been many years since I’ve played with pastels, and it was fun to renew my interest in using them. For my Facebook Live video this week, I demonstrated a few different techniques for using the pastels. I had fun discovering these techniques and I hope you will too when you try them out!

If you didn’t see the video, you can watch the replay here.

 

 

I have listed the basic tools that I used to create the projects I made on the video. I’ll let you use your creativity to choose which stamp sets and colors you would like to use!

 

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FB Live Recap: Garden Birdhouses

 

Inspired by nature! I see this in my yard every day. A mama wren sits on the roof of her little house before going inside. For my Facebook Live video this week, I made three cards with the Garden Birdhouses stamp set. One of the cards I made to resemble the scene in my yard.

If you missed the Live video, you can watch the replay here. Be sure to check back every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET for a new video!

 

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the card with two birdhouses:

  • Card Base: Mint Macaron – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 3/8′ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Mint Macaron DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Third Layer: Balmy Blue DSP – 4″ x 1 1/2″
  • Stamped Layer: Basic White – 4″ x 2 3/4″
  • Greeting: 2″ x 1/2″
  • Lacy Trim on Greeting: Balmy Blue – 2″ x 1″
  • Inside Strips: Mint Macaron – 4 1/8″ x 5/8″;  Balmy Blue DSP – 4 1/8″ x 1/2″

Here’s what you will need for the single birdhouse card:

  • Card Base: Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Pool Party – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Second Layer: 5″ x 3 3/4″, cut two

For the card with the birdhouse in the flower pot you will need the following:

  • Card Base: Misty Moonlight – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White: 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two

All of the products I used for these cards are listed below. If you would like to purchase any of them or any other products, you can shop with me here. I truly appreciate your support!

 

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Exciting News!

I’m excited to share with you a new line of creative products called the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Up! has taken the guess work out of creativity and done the hard parts, and you get to do the fun stuff: craft! Each kit is all-inclusive and includes the predesigned projects, preprinted pieces, and even the adhesives you need to complete the projects.

There’s a wide variety of kits for all different occasions, and new kits are being added regularly. You can shop the current selection at www.stampinup.com/kits. But hurry! Kits are available only while supplies last! 

Pick the kit that’s right for you and shop with me here. Prices are as low as $12 for a kit. 

If you’ve never had a Stampin’Up! kit, here’s what to expect:

These kits are great for beginners as well as “seasoned” stampers, and are also a great idea to occupy your kids or grandkids this summer.

I hope you’ll give at least one of the kits a try!

Can you help me out? I’m trying to build my following on Pinterest so more people see my designs. Could you follow me on Pinterest and re-pin my designs? Thank you so much for your support!

FB Live Recap: Seascape and Friends Are Like Seashells Revisited

 

I’ve been having so much fun “playing” with the Seascape bundle that I decided to use it again, combined with the Friends Are Like Seashells bundle, for my Facebook Live projects this week! I just love how unique each card can look even though similar elements are used. If you weren’t able to watch the lie video, you can watch the replay here.

For the card with the gold seahorse, you will need the following cardstock:

  • Card Base: Shaded Spruce – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Expressions In Ink DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Seahorse: Gold Foil – 4″ x2″
  • Seashells and Coral: Pearlescent Paper – 5″ x 4 1/2″

Cardstock requirements for the card with two seahorses are as follows: 

  • Card Base: Coastal Cabana – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Soft Sea Foam – 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
  • First layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/’4″X 4″
  • Seahorses: Gold Foil – 4″ x 2″ and Expressions In Ink DSP – 4″ x 2″

Cardstock Requirements for the card with the fish:

  • Card Base: Coastal Cabana – 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″:, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Pearlescent Paper – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Fish: Basic White – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
  • Coral: Gold Foil – 3 1/4″ x 2 3/4″

Be sure to visit my gallery and Pinterest Page to view other designs with these stamp sets.

I have listed the supplies I used for these cards below. If you would like to order any of them, you can shop with me here. As always, thank you so much for your support!

 

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Simple Seascape

 

When you want to make a card but are short on time, this is the card for you. The dies from the Seascape bundle and the Seashells embossing folder do all the work for you! It’s a great all-occasion card to say Happy Birthday, I’m thinking of You, Thank You, or whatever you may want to celebrate or acknowledge.

Here’s the cardstock you will need for this card:

  • Card Base: Coastal Cabana – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Soft Sea Foam – 5″ x 3 3/4″
  • Small Fish: Scrap of Pool Party
  • Seahorse: Basic White – 4″ x 2 1/4″
  • Inside Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

Assembly:

Emboss the piece of Soft Sea Foam cardstock with the Seashells embossing folder. Tie a piece of Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon around this piece toward the bottom, then attach to the card base with dimensionals.

Crop two small fish from the Pool Party scrap and attach to the card front with dimensionals. See photo for placement.

Crop the 4″ x 2 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock with the Seahorse die. Use Blending Brushes to apply Flirty Flamingo and Fresh Freesia ink to the seahorse. Trim the seahorse away from the cardstock, then attach to the card front with dimensionals.

 

Inside:

Use Coastal Cabana ink to stamp a sentiment to the remaining piece of Basic White cardstock. For my sample, I used a sentiment from the Welcoming Window stamp set. Using stamps from the Seascape stamp set, stamp the sea kelp onto the lower-left corner of this piece with Mint Macaron ink, which you have stamped off once onto a scrap piece of paper. Add a few of the small fish over the kelp using Coastal Cabana ink which you have stamped off once. Adhere to the inside of the card.

 

 

 

Envelope:

Repeat the design with the sea kelp and small fish onto the lower-left corner of the envelope.

 

You can watch my Facebook Live video where you can get instructions for other cards using this set and tips on using the Blender Brushes!

Here’s the list of products I used for this card. I appreciate your support if you need to purchase any of them by shopping with me here.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

 

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