I took my card I made yesterday and turned it into a birthday for a sweet little guy who turn’s 2 today! I stamped, colored, and fussy cut the cute little animals and presents from the Wild Bunch stamp set (June’s Product of the Month – sold out). I thought it turned out adorable! See previous post for measurements and supplies to make the flag.
Today I’m using my Real Red cardstock scraps to create an American flag card. I got this idea from France Martin, a fellow demonstrator, but my dimensions are different.
Supplies and Measurements:
· Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)
· Basic White Cardstock – 5 ½ “ x 4 ¼ “ (base to build the flag on), 2 3/8 “ x 3 “
· Real Red Cardstock – 5/16 “ x 5 ½ “ (cut 7 strips)
· Basic White Cardstock – 5” x 3 ¾ “
· Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder
· Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack
Instructions:
· Place the 2 3/8 “ x 3 “ piece of basic white cardstock in the Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder and run it through the Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine. Turn your embossed image over to the debossed side and use your Night of Navy Classic Stampin Pad to rub ink over it until cardstock is saturated but leaving the debossed images white. Glue this piece onto the 5 ½ “ x 4 ¼ “ piece of Basic White Cardstock in the top left corner.
· Place your scrap pieces of Real Red Cardstock horizontally on the card spacing them evenly. You will need to trim the excess off on the 4 strips at the top of the card that are placed beside your inked blue piece.
· Once you’ve completed the flag image adhere it to the front of your card base and add your sentiment.
My Christmas in July series for Facebook Live kicked off last night. We made a Christmas card with a pop up box on the inside which can hold a gift card. I got this design from a fellow demonstrator, Jennifer Hamlin. Join me each Thursday at 7 PM EST to make a new Christmas project each week! Complete video is at bottom of this post if you prefer to craft along with me.
Supplies and Measurements:
· Peaceful Pine Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)
· Real Red Cardstock – 5 “ x 3 ¼ “
· Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4 “ (inside card); 2 ½ “ x 1 “ (greeting on front)
· A Stitched Season 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 4 7/8 “ x 3 1/8 “, 7 ½ “ x 4 ¼ “ (box – see video on how to score and cut), 5 ½ “ x ¾ “ (strip to hold gift card inside of box)
· Stitched Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set
· Adhesive Backed Mini Christmas Buttons
· Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder
· Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
Supplies and Measurements:
· Basic Black Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)
· Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4” (inside piece), 4 ½ x 3 ½ scrap to die cut arch
· Artisan Sketched Garden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 4 ¼ “ x 3 “ scrap to cut arch
· Basic White Cardstock – 4 “ x 1 ½ “, scrap piece at least 4 “ x 3 “ to cut arch
· Inks – Momento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (alternatively you can use the Basic Black Hybrid Stampin Pad), Poppy Parade Stampin Blends, Blueberry Bushel Stampin Blends, Granny Apple Green Stampin Blends
· Other Supplies – Everyday Arches Dies, Banner Sayings Bundle
Artisan DSP – https://www.stampinup.com/
Dies – https://www.stampinup.com/
Stamp and Punch Bundle – https://www.stampinup.com/
Stampin Blends – https://www.stampinup.com/
There are several ways to be creative with all those scraps of paper you have. The card today uses the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut out randomly sized circles from some leftover designer series paper. These are then layered onto a piece of cardstock and embossed with the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder.
Supplies and Measurements:
· Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase); 2 ¾ “ x 1 “
· Fresh Freesia Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4 “
· Basic White Cardstock – 2 ½ “ x ¾ “ (greeting on front); 5 ¼ “ x 4 “ (inside piece)
· Designer Series Paper – Violet Dreams 12 x 12 DSP (available July 1st as a new Online Exclusive)
· Other supplies – Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set, Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad
Stylish Shapes Dies
https://www.stampinup.com/
Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder
https://www.stampinup.com/
If you missed my Facebook Live last night, you missed out of a sneak peek of a suite of Halloween products coming as a new Online Exclusive on July 1st. This card is made from products in the Frightfully Fun Suite Collection. It comes with stamps, dies, designer series paper, embossing folder, gable boxes, ribbon, and adhesive backed dot embellishments. If you missed it go check out my Facebook page and catch the replay. You’ll be able to see the whole collection.
Sometimes the best inspiration comes from keeping it simple! Today’s card was created using a card template, beautiful black-and-white designer series paper, and a greeting from an ephemera pack—no stamping required!
A simple layout takes the guesswork out of designing, making it easy to create a polished, elegant card in just a few minutes. Whether you’re short on time, new to card making, or just want a relaxing creative session, this is proof that beautiful handmade cards don’t have to be complicated.
Supplies and Measurements:
· Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)
· Basic Black Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4 “
· Basic Gray Cardstock – 3 “ x 2 ¾ “
· Gray Granite Cardstock – 3 ¾ “ x 2 ½ “
· Basic White Cardstock – 2 ½ “ x ¾ “
Artisan Sketched Garden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper https://www.stampinup.com/
Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack https://www.stampinup.com/
It’s Scrap Card Saturday!
Don’t let those beautiful paper scraps go to waste! Some of my favorite cards have started with leftover pieces sitting on my craft table. A few strips, a handful of scraps, and a little creativity can become something truly beautiful.
Today, challenge yourself to use what you already have and see what you can create!
Supplies and Measurements:
· Granny Apple Green Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)
· Coastal Cabana Cardstock –
· Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼ x 4 “ (2 pieces)
If you didn’t see my Facebook Live last night, this is the card I made.
