Friday, June 25, 2021

Easy Versatile Layout

Hello, so happy you have stopped by for some inspiration.   The layout today is quick, cute and so versatile.  I've got a couple samples below with a shopping list to complete the card below.   Hope you enjoy, and stop back again soon.  


Measure of Love

Dimensions:

5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Card base (Pale Papaya)
3-1/4" Square Cardstock (Granny Apple Green)
2" x 4-1/2" Designer Series Paper
3" Circle

  1. Fold card base at 4-1/4" on long side.  Adhere Granny Apple Green cardstock square on left side of card base, add piece of DSP.
  2. Die cut largest circle from Layering Circle dies.  Using Pool Party ink, stamp the small oval from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set at the bottom.  Adhere to card front as shown.
  3. Using Basic Gray ink, stamp scale image on scrap of Basic White cardstock.  I added some Light Pool Party blends to the edges. Fussy cut out.  Add to the circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Stamp the flower image on a scrap of Basic White using Pale Papaya ink; leaves with Granny Apple Green.  Die cut using smallest layering circle.  Add to front of scales with Stampin' Dimensional. 
  5. Stamp bowl image using Pale Papaya for the edge of the bowl, and once stamped off Pale Papaya for the inside. Fussy Cut and add using Stampin' Dimensionals. 
  6. Stamp sentiment using Basic Gray on 1/2 inch strip of Basic White.  Adhere to front.
  7. Add Genial Gems.   Enjoy!

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Measure of Love Gift Card Holder

Welcome everyone!   So glad you have found my blog.   Today I will be sharing a super quick gift card holder, featuring the Measure of Love stamp set from the Annual Catalog.   Find complete step by step instructions below, and a complete supply list with a link to my online store.   Hope you enjoy, and stop back by again real soon for more inspiration. 


Measure of Love

4-1/4" x 10-1/4"  Flirty Flamingo card base, scored at 5-1/2" and 8-1/4"
2-1/2" x 4" Poppy Parade
2-1/4" x 3-3/4" Designer Series Paper (DSP)
4" x 5-1/4" Basic White for inside

1.  Fold card base at 5-1/2" to create center fold.  Fold the 8-1/4" score line back under to create a pocket.  Adhere with multipurpose glue very close to edges.  See Figure  3.
2.  Layer the DSP layer on top of Poppy Parade layer.   Adhere to front of card.
3.  Cut second to largest layer circle from Basic White.  Cut second to largest scalloped circle from Flirty Flamingo. 


Measure of Love
Figure 2
4.  Stamp scale image on scrap of Basic White using Basic Gray ink. Add dial image using Poppy Parade ink.  Cut out image.
5. On a scrap of Basic White, stamp bowl outline with Pool Party ink.  Stamp inside of bowl in Pool Party, stamped off once.  Add hearts using Poppy Parade.  Cut out image.
6.  Stamp shadow layer using Pool Party and Watercolor Shapes stamp on Basic White circle at bottom.  Add scales and bowl using Stampin' Dimensionals.
7.  Add scalloped focal image to front of the card, adhering ONLY the left side using Stampin' Dimensionals. 


Measure of Love
Figure 3

8.  For inside of card, stamp bowl in Pool Party, as noted above.  Add cherries using Poppy Parade, and stems using Granny Apple Green.   
9.  Add sentiment as shown, using Poppy Parade.   Mask the sentiment stamp and ink up "measure up" first and stamp.   Clean sentiment stamp, and then ink up and add "you".  Photopolymer stamps are great, you can see thru to align. 
10.  Adhere inside layer to the card base.  Enjoy!!!


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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Sweet as a Peach

Hello my stamping friends!  Today's card is using the Sweet as a Peach Bundle from the annual catalog.   What says summer more that sweet juicy peaches?   Yummy!  I hope you are inspired to create some of this deliciousness.


Sweet as a Peach


Dimensions:
11" x 4-1/4" Card base (scored at 5-1/2)
4" x 5-1/4" Basic White
2" x 4" Designer Series Paper

1.  Cut second largest die from Scalloped Contours dies.
2.  Stamp leaf image twice using Pear Pizzazz as shown.  Add the sentiment. 
3.  Stamp peach image twice on scrap of Basic White cardstock.  I used Pale Papaya as the base color, and added Calypso Coral to the edges of each peach with a sponge dauber. 
4.  Die cut peaches, and small flower images.
5.  Emboss Basic White layer, using the Tasteful Textile die.
6.  Add the DSP to the embossed layer, and wrap with white bakers twine.
7.  Adhere peaches to the front using Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.
8.  Adhere focal piece using Stampin' Dimensionals.
9.  Tie a double bow with white bakers twine.
10. Adhere small flowers.  I used multi-purpose glue.   Enjoy!



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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Hippo & Friends

Happy Thursday, stamping friends.   Today I'm sharing the details for this sweet baby card made using the  Hippo & Friends stamp set and coordinating dies.   So, very cute and the color choice is up to you.

Hippo Happiness Bundle

The dimensions for the card:

8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Card Base (scored and folded at 4-1/4")
3-3/4" x 5" cardstock (Basic White)
3-5/8" x 4-7/8" Designer Series Paper (DSP)
1-1/4" x 4-7/8" cardstock or coordinating DSP

Here's how I put it together: 
  1. Stamp Hippo.  Bottom layer is Blushing Bride stamped off once.  Second layer of the Hippo is Blushing Bride full strength.  Face is Basic Gray. 
  2. Stamp Balloons.  Soft Seafoam, So Saffron, Blushing Bride.
  3. Die cut second largest roundish shape, Hippo and balloons using coordinating dies.
  4. Create faux suede layer with 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" cardstock, and adhere to 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" DSP.
  5. Adhere 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" DSP to 3-3/4" x 5" cardstock.  Adhere this layer to card base.
  6. Stamp balloon strings on round die shape as shown.  
  7. Using Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere the roundish die to front layer as shown.
  8. Attach Soft Seafoam and So Saffron balloons using liquid glue.  Adhere top balloon with Stampin' Dimensional.
  9. Add Hippo with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  10. Stamp sentiment of your choice on 1/2 inch strip of white cardstock.  Add to card.
  11. Tie small bow, using Blushing Bride bakers twine.
  12. Enjoy!
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