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Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards, Power of 3
Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards You guys know that I like to share my methods for stepping up cards. A few weeks ago on YouTube, I did these cards. The Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards were a smash!! I kept to traditional Garden Green and Real Red for these cards. We started with the DSP a punch, Handmade Tag and the Framed and Festive stamp set. The punch is a hold over item. However, that stamp set is while supplies last. Have you not seen it enough yet?? I LOVE this stamp set, the font and the sentiments themselves. Anyway… Next I had some scraps of The Christmas Pinecone dies, they were…
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Quick Sweet Little Valentines cards and more
Quick Sweet Little Valentines Are you in need of Quick Sweet Little Valentines?? These Cards and More set, is just the ticket!! Supplies to make 10 cards all for $10. No stamping required, but as you see with the additions we did during this live. The kit has two different card bases, two different patterned envelopes. The fun starts with the layering piece. There are two different styles but each one is two sided. Which means you have four total designs. Although cute as is, the top left is just as directed/designed. No additions. Secondly I stamped the bow stamped and “Be Mine” sentiment added, top right card. I wanted…
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Seventh days Haunting Halloween or not??
Seventh days of Haunting On this Seventh Days of Haunting Halloween is all about the candy corn!! I know I know, but this is what Joe wanted to see. It was his birthday after all. And yes I did ask him. He even came back to see how it turned out. Keep in mind that this could be a fall card too. Well mostly… Keeping this one clean and simple was my original idea. Glad that I cut for a second. I like this one, but you guys know me. Have you looked into that Rainbow Glitter paper?? Dang, if that didn’t have the perfect colors in it. I even…
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Round 3 World Cardmaking Day. Layers of Sunflowers.
Round 3 World Cardmaking Day. These cards have all the fun!! For round 3 world cardmaking day, you will need the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss. I know you have been following along, but did you miss yesterday’s post?? How about Sunday’s?? Building from the post on Sunday and Tuesday to get to this amazing duo. These two are all about the big sunflower die. I wanted to add a different look to this flower. Still in keeping with the color theme of the day. Cajun Craze and Bumblebee for the flower petals. If you would like to see how I assembled these check out the live over on my YouTube…
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Round 2 World Cardmaking Day…. small sunflowers.
Round 2 World Cardmaking Day… Did you miss out on Round 2 World Cardmaking day?? Did you miss the first post?? click here. Are you unsure what World Cardmaking day is?? That is an all day sweep of cardmaking. Plus a fun excuse for friends to gather, make cards AND send them the next week. Let me explain, I make cards almost every day. But others do not. Do you need a reason?? Or, is this a way to relax and use the other side of your brain?? How lucky for me I get to do this all the time!! Starting off with some stamps, ink and paper. The card…
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2020 World Cardmaking Day Cards – Sunflowers
2020 World Cardmaking Day Look Familiar?? 2020 World Cardmaking Day, Was just a great day to make sunflowers. You can catch the live over on YouTube here. These fall colors and simple layout just make me happy. You?? However, you will notice, that the one on the right has a slightly larger border. Did you notice?? Which do you like?? I love how the cardbase brings out the flower color. Are you curious about the colors?? Cajun Craze and Bumblebee are the perfect fall colors. Plus, they are the perfect sunflower colors. I would like to talk about sentiment for a minute. I personally needed Thank You cards, but with…
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More Simple and Stepped Up, Free as a Bird
More Simple and Stepped Up Are you looking to try “stepping up” your projects. Here is a more simple and stepped up version, using all the same supplies. Which supplies you ask?? Free as a Bird Flowers for Every Season DSP 2020-2022 In-Color Cardstock 2020-2022 In-Color Ink Wink of Stella 2020-2022 In-Color Enamel Dots Cinnamon Cider Ribbon Starting with the more simple version. Stamp your image and grab your Wink of Stella. Using the ink pads to add small sections of shimmery color. Add a splash of color with the DSP in the background. Keeping all the same things. However making the DSP a little bigger and and adding a…
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Best Year Thank You in all pink with a touch of Bling!
Best Year Thank You.. I have a friend of mine that just loves Pink… And I wanted to gift her a couple Pink cards. The Best Year Thank you fit the bill. A little pretty, but simple too!! Easy to mail was key. Melon Mambo is her favorite color. Wanting to be able to just stamp the Thank You sentiment I was sure to add Blushing Bride to the layer… However, what else do you add?? hummm?? I knew that bling was a must! The Champagne Rhinestones did the trick! See once again that Small Bloom punch was the perfect size. I am telling you, a MUST have! Just add…
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Sunflower Thank You’s using Celebrate Sunflower
Sunflower Thank You’s! These Sunflower Thank You’s where quick and easy thanks to the Stamparatus (146276)!! And you bet I sure did make a “bunch”. haha. Do you remember a few weeks ago?? That beautiful layered die cut sunflower?? This is all from the same bundle. I am loving how this flower looks like it is popping out the of paper.. AMAZING!! You guys know that I really try and keep several Thank You cards on hand… This one worked perfect when including them with the new Annual Catalog. But… Which color would you have chosen?? Highland Heather or Cinnamon Cider?? If you are curious about how I set up…
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2/22 Coffee and Cards
Pleased as Punch, Again?? I am sorry, but having TOO much fun with this DSP (designer series paper). And besides I have more ideas!! Did you miss the live this morning? Using only the items listed here.. Pleased as Punch DSP 153558 Under My Umbrella bundle 153786 1/2 inch circle punch 119867 Crumb Cake cardstock 120853 Subtles Cardstock 146978 Subtles DSP 149615 Braided Linen thread 147808 Glimmer Paper Rose 146959 Glimmer Paper Sparkle 146957 Glimmer Enamel Dots 146934 FREE: Small Bloom punch 152316, then you can make these…. These were made during the live video. Just like last week, using what you purchased to get the punch. The left a…
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Another Bingo WIN!
Peaceful Poppies DSP is paired with Best Dressed Stamp Set. This was the first card the Bingo girls created. Remember the cute boxes? The Sheer Linen ribbon was in that decorated box. In addition this everyone WON this prize. It is always fun to win, so we started off this way! One poor lady took forever to get her BINGO, but finally! Continuing the win was this Fabulous sentiment! Seee, fabulous way to start the day. Yes, a whole spool of ribbon!! You know you want to join us for the next Stampin’ Bingo! Sunday August 16 my home studio! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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1/4 Coffee and Cards – Lets Peak!
Sooooo, after looking (and drooling) over all the new stamps, ribbon, rhinestones and DSP that I have “collected” so far. We used the new Hostess set for Sale-a-Bration “Little Ladybugs” (152384). I miss spoke in the video this morning your party total needs to be $300 to get this set. This morning I said $150. SORRY!! Wink of Stella to blend in the wing color! I colored the white sequins with the Highland Heather Dar Blend. Want to see how that Whisper White Ribbon was changed this way?? Check out the YouTube video! Or you can head over to the Facebook page and watch it there too! In addition to…
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Power of 3 Peaceful Boughs
Remember yesterdays post?? Here is what I came up with! Using our “Power of 3” concept, taking away a little to get our one layer card. Then adding something to get the 3rd card. Starting with the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set (150541 b-153033) Check out the video to even get more ideas… We will sip some coffee and create a few cards together! Below you will find all the supplies and measurements for each of the two cards made in the video. If you would like to get my blog sent to your email please fill out the form either at the bottom of the page or on the side…
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Swaps, coloring and more…
Have you seen the Hoot Hoot Hooray (149352) stamp set? I have been working on some coloring with this set. Yes, with the Stampin’ Blends! Still a ton more to do! Sorry I can not share just yet! I am excited just a few more days and we leave for OnStage. What is OnStage you ask?? Stampin’ Up! has several events each year and off to Lansing for this next one! I would love to have you join me for the next one!! How?? Join my team and let the crafty fun begin!! The bonus is that the events are full of SOO MUCH energy! The anticipation is starting to…
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Pressed Petal for Coffee and Cards
Sooo much fun playing with scraps on Coffee and Cards this morning! The Pressed Petal DSP has 24 sheets double sided (149500). All of the above pieces were scraps. Even the layering pieces. The only full pieces are the card bases. Do you ever look at a stack of scraps and wonder what to do?? Check out the live for ideas…. Did you get a few ideas?? I sure hope so! Now let’s take a closer look at each of the ideas. Starting with the card on the left… This was what started this whole idea. I had the strip of “script” paper and laying by it was the flower…
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Power of 3 Rooted in Nature
I love these fall colors. I love this Stamp Set, Rooted in Nature (146482). I love helping YOU overcome your fear of adding MORE!! I also LOVE videos! I walk you through how to add just a few things AND I even explain a few whys. However, You need to be brave and TRY!! Starting with the left and working our way to the right. Adding just a little as we go… first, keeping with a small cluster of leaves and “wood”. Middle, adding a layer to the sentiment, the twine and a few additional leaves. Similarly to the first, the grouping is in the same location. The right, however,…
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9/28 Coffee and Cards – Wonderfully Wicked
We had so much fun today on Coffee and Cards. I hope you can join us next time! Sooooo, today we created our own DSP… Using Blackberry Bliss, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape and Memento Black Inks. Our base cardstock color was Whisper White. Using only the Wonderfully Wicked Stamp set (150547) images. The live video produced these three. However, I was able to add a fourth card afterwards. Dontcha, LOVE those little bats on the first card?? The image and punch is part of a new bundle To Every Season (153051). Cutting specific sections of “DSP” for the perfect background. After that, picking the perfect add on. Either, ribbon,…
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9/14 Coffee and Cards
Coffee and Cards this week we are still working with the Perennial Essence Suite (152166). Today though we are working with just the leaves. There are two different types of leaves. Lets take a closer look…. I started with was the middle card this week. Punches, and a pretty edge. Do you see the Stitched Shapes die (145372)? Adding that to the second and third card holding the sentiment. First up, stamp, ink and paper. I sponged the separate sentiment piece so that it would POP! Keeping with the power of 3, like last week, leaves, ribbon and embellishments were added. The Braided Linen Trim (147808) is shown “pulled” apart,…
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Coffee and Cards 8/10 Magnolia Lane
It is no secret, I love black and white cards. Join a replay of Coffee and Cards on Facebook. Not only will you get all the information. Also, the tips and get the how too, on that birthday sentiment. Two different looks with mostly all the same “stuff.” Starting with a stamp, ink and paper card. The Magnolia Lane and all the goodies in the suite (152178). Although the focus was just on the flower you can check past posts for a week of ideas. Just Whisper White and Black for the Thinking of You … the sparkle is the Glittered Organza Ribbon (147897) Continuing, to the second card and…
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The results are in.. Magnolia Lane
Remember last weeks post?? Did you get you comment in?? I loved all the ideas and took a little from everyone to get the final card… Using the leaves, bakers twine and moving the sentiment. Also, a touch of Wink of Stella some ink and an extra layer to the sentiment. Want to see a close up?? The magnolia buds were switched to Blushing Bride, used the Petal Pink and Wink of Stella to the lower edge of the buds. A touch of Mossy Meadow ink is what gives the leaves that light color. I love the Wink of Stella and tried my best to get a good picture. Next…