Seaside or Coastline for Cardz 4 Galz # 278

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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #278. Our host for this two week challenge, Billie A., chose Brown & Green with Ribbon or Twine for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

I live in Central Florida, and the Atlantic Ocean to watch sunrises is only about 30 minutes away. The Gulf Coast is about 2 hours away, if I wanted to see the sunset. The Florida Keys are absolutely gorgeous for sunrises and sunsets. Anyway, this DSP (designer series paper) reminds me of being at the beach.

Here’s my card:

Here’s a couple of pictures showing actual sunsets here. The first is from my backyard and the second is from a walk on the beach on the Atlantic Ocean, but looking west. No filters for either.

Measurements:

  • The Secret Sea base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches to make a tent fold card
  • After embossing a piece of white cardstock, I trimmed it down to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • Then I cropped the center out using one of the Everyday Arches dies
  • I trimmed the Scenic Coast DSP to 4 by 5-1/4 inches and adhered it to the center of the Secret Sea base
  • The white cardstock for the inside of the card measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • The 6 by 2-1/2 inch piece of 6″ by 6″ Secret Sea DSP for the envelope flap measures 6 by 2-1/2 inches
  • I punched a 1-inch circle from the a coordinating scrap of Secret Sea DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal

What I Did:

  • After cropping the white cardstock with the arches die, I added dimensionals to the back of it
  • Then I wrapped white baker’s twine around the white cardstock and tied it in a bow to join the ends
  • Carefully adhere the arched frame to the DSP making sure that the ends of the DSP are covered
  • Wipe down a scrap of Secret Sea cardstock with the embossing buddy and stamp the sentiment using VersaMark ink
  • Cover the ink with white embossing powder and use the heat tool to set it
  • Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment making sure they will straddle the twine and adhere it to the front of the card
  • Since the front sentiment can be used for many different occasions, I haven’t stamped the inside sentiment yet

With that I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used (not including the DSP):

Supplies Used:

 

June’s Product of the Month is the WILD BUNCH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET!

Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because, this set can help brighten anyone’s day. Add hearts, party hats, presents, or scribbled patterns to make each card or scrapbook page even more fun.

The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! I ordered mine last night and am so looking forward to getting it next week! Stay tuned for some cuteness!

May’s Product of the Month: is still available

Click here for the Last Chance Products

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Again, thank you

Brown and Green with Ribbon or Twine for the Cardz 4 Galz #277

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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #277. Our host for this two week challenge, Billie A., chose Brown & Green with Ribbon or Twine for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my card:

Adhering Vellum

This gorgeous DSP is actually a piece of stunning retired vellum from the Season of Green & Gold products. I had a piece just waiting for me to use, and I thought this would be a good time to do so. Adhering vellum can be tricky, so I pulled out my 5 inch XYRON create-a-sticker and ran the piece of vellum through it. After rubbing down the vellum to make sure the vellum had a sticky backside all over the vellum, I adhered it to a piece of white cardstock. Then I trimmed it down to a piece measuring 4 by 5-1/4 inches and 3/4 by 4 inches

Measurements:

  • The Pecan Pie base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scores at 4-1/4 inches to create a tent card
  • I used a piece of Old Olive cardstock trimmed to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the mat on the front
  • Since the vellum is no longer transparent, I cropped the leafy branch from the center of the mat and no one will see the ugly part under the vellum/white cardstock combination
  • The corrugated piece of Pecan Pie DSP was a scrap that I had in the page protector for that color and measures 1-1/4 by 3-1/2 inches
  • I used a scrap of white cardstock for the front sentiment
  • The inside piece of white cardstock measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • Trim a piece of Old Olive 6 by 6 inch DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • I punched a 1-inch circle from a piece of Pecan Pie DSP and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal

Easy Peasy Assembly:

  • Unless otherwise specified, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
  • First, I adhered the vellum/white cardstock layer to the Old Olive mat
  • Next, I used the dark Pecan Pie blend and colored a piece of (retired) Pecan Pie Center Stripe ribbon) using the blend
    • HINT: Make sure you color on both sides of the ribbon and left it dry completely before trying to use it – trust me on this
  • I wrapped the ribbon around the matted vellum and tied it in a square knot
  • Then I adhered the matted vellum to the base of the card, making sure I used liquid glue above and below the ribbon
  • I slipped the corrugated Pecan Pie cardstock under the ribbon and adhered it
  • Then I adhered the leafy branches so it overlaps the Pecan Pie cardstock
  • After stamping the sentiment from Lovely Arrangements on a piece of scrap of white cardstock, I cropped it using a die from the Nested Essentials set
  • I added dimensionals making sure they would straddle the ribbon and adhered it to the front of the card
  • Then, I added three Pecan Pie enamel dots to the front of the card
  • I adhered the strip of vellum/white cardstock to the cardstock piece for the inside of the card and adhered it to the base

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

New Starter Kit Offers now available!

Details:

  • New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit
    • $160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

May’s Product of the Month: BERRY BOTANICAL VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Mine arrived today and I am so looking forward to using it ASAP!

Product detail

Enhance your paper crafting and card making with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.

The Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

DETAILS
– May 2026 Product of the Month
– 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 single-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Colors: Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam, Strawberry Slush

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
– Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
– Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
– Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

Click here for the Last Chance Products

Browse our selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Silly Safari Circles for Cardz 4 Galz #276

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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #276. Our host for this two week challenge, Joanna, chose A Circle Card (anything with a circle) for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my Silly Safari Circle card:

I think that this stamp set is so stinking cute, and was happy to try it with this theme. Since these definitely are cute critters, I am sharing this with the Critter Crazy Challenge.

Measurements:

  • The Granny Apple Green base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches to create a tent card
  • I used a piece of gray 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) for the mat and it measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • I needed a piece of gray DSP for the envelope flap and trimmed a piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches
  • Next, I punched a 1-inch circle from a piece of Granny Apple Green DSP and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • I stamped all the animals on a half a piece of white cardstock making sure to leave enough space to crop the circles after stamping and coloring
  • The white cardstock for the inside of the card measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches

What I Did:

  • Unless otherwise specified, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
  • I used Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate, Darling Ducking, and Basic Black blends combos for my coloring
    • I did use the light Flirty Flamingo blend for the tongues on the monkey and giraffe
  • After coloring, I cropped the circles using the Stylish Shapes dies
  • I had the Granny Apple Green mat for the sentiment in my Granny Apple Green page protector of scraps
  • I used the Tuxedo Black ink pad to stamp all the animals, and sentiments
  • Next, I adhered the circles to the front of the card
  • The banner die for the sentiment comes from the Stylish Shapes dies
  • I added a loopy loop bow behind the sentiment banner using glue dots
  • Then, I added dimensionals under the Granny Apple Green sentiment banner making sure to straddle the ribbon and adhered it to the front of the card
  • To finish off the front, I added Darling Duckling dots
  • For the inside, I stamped another sentiment from the Silly Safari stamp set in Tuxedo Black ink
  • Finally, I stamped the leaf included in the stamp set using Granny Apple Green ink

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set

Loopy Loop Bow:

I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this technique allows me to relatively easily add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

New Starter Kit Offers now available!

Details:

  • New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit
    • $160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

May’s Product of the Month: BERRY BOTANICAL VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Product detail

Enhance your paper crafting and card making with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.

The Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

DETAILS
– May 2026 Product of the Month
– 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 single-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Colors: Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam, Strawberry Slush

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
– Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
– Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
– Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

The Eyelet Blooms Die for April is still available with a limited quantity! Get it quickly if you want it.

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #275. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Dawn, and chose Bees for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my bees card:

The layout was for a sketch challenge, which has passed and for the life of me I can’t remember which challenge it was.

Measurements:

  • The Fresh Freesia base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches to create a tent card
  • The DSP (designer series paper) I used is the front and back of a piece of the specialty DSP, Lovely & Beautiful
    • The Old Olive DSP measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8
    • The floral DSP pieces each measure 4 by 1-1/2 inches
  • There are mats using the Old Olive side of the DSP measuring 4-1/8 by 1-3/8 inches, which I outlined using a gold Wink of Stella pen
  • Trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle using the reverse side and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • I used the Stylish Shapes dies for the three circles on the front of the card using white and Old Olive cardstock and a piece of Fresh Freesia 6 x 6 inch DSP
    • I outline the Old Olive circle using the gold Wink of Stella pen
  • I also cropped a thin Old Olive banner using the Stylish Shapes dies to go under the Fresh Freesia ribbon to help it stand out from the floral DSP
  • The white cardstock for the inside of the card measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches

What I Did:

  • Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
  • Adhere the Old Olive DSP to the card base
  • Next, adhere the floral and Old Olive DSP layers together, then adhere to the front of the card
  • Adhere the Old Olive and Fresh Freesia DSP then adhere to the front of the card
  • using the Bee My Valentine stamp set, stamp the bee and wings on white cardstock using Old Olive ink
  • After wiping down the stamped bee and stamp the stripes and wing outlines using VersaMark ink
  • Cover the ink using gold embossing powder and heat set using the heat tool
  • Stamp the face on the bee using Tuxedo Black ink
  • Stamp the antenna using black ink on a scrap of Soft Sea Foam cardstock
  • Punch the bee pieces using the coordinating bee builder punch
    • I have found it easier to punch each piece individually rather than trying to line up the pieces to stamp them all at once
  • Stamp the front and inside sentiments using black ink
  • Adhere the Old Olive banner and the ribbon to the back of the white cardstock sentiment circle
  • Add dimensionals to the back of the white cardstock circle making sure to only add them to the left side of the circle
  • Add liquid glue to the right side of the white circle and adhere to the front of the card
  • After adhering the pieces of the bee together, add dimensionals to the back of it and adhere to the front of the card
  • Stamp the hearts on the inside next to the sentiment using Old Olive ink

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

Eyelet Blooms Die for April!

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

The Painted Skies Kit:

Retails for $18.00 USD

Product detail

If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes the items listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces, printed labels
– Sequins
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

April Showers for Cardz 4 Galz #274

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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #274. I’m hosting for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge and chose April Showers for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my card:

When I picked this theme, I thought April Showers would be perfect for an April challenge. However, creating the card meant that I needed to use retired products. The stamp set, coordinating punch for the umbrella, and droplets background stamp are all retired.

I used Balmy Blue cardstock, onto which I stamped the droplets background stamp using VersaMark ink. After covering the ink with white embossing powder, I heat set it with my heat tool.

I cropped a piece of Azure Afternoon cardstock using a die from the Everyday Arches die set. When dry-fitting the arch over the Balmy Blue background, I realized I needed to have some sort of decoration on the arched cardstock. I stamped the droplets stamp set using VersaMark ink and covered it with clear embossing powder. Then I heat set the clear powder, and adhered the arch to the completed background using dimensionals.

In order to get layers of flowers on the bottom of the card, I needed to use masks. After stamping the floral stamp twice on a Post-It note, making sure that the stamps were on the sticky part, I fussy cut both out. I stamped the first row of flowers, then used the masks to stamp the second and third rows by placing the masks on either side of the area to be stamped.

After coloring the flowers and leaves using the Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive blends, I colored in the white spaces with Balmy Blue light blend so it would mimic the droplets background. Since I had leaves on the top layer across the top, fussy-cutting the flowers was relatively simple.

I used Crushed Curry 6 x 6 DSP (designer series paper) for the envelope flap, the boots, and the umbrella. The boots did need to be fussy cut before adhering.

Thank you for stopping by today (especially since my post for this challenge is late)!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

An Online Exclusive Kit: The Happy Happenings Kit

Retails for $24.00 USD.

This kit is already in my cart waiting for the preorder opportunity for the upcoming catalog. I need a new baby and wedding stamp, and this all-inclusive kit will give me both!

Product detail

Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank yo

Sunflowers for the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge # 273

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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #273. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Caz, chose Spring Flowers for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

I used the Sunflower 3D embossing folder for my card:

I originally used only Strawberry Slush and white for this card. At the very last minute, I added some Garden Green on the leaves, but am not sure now if I needed to do that.

Measurements:

  • The Strawberry Slush base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1//2 inches
  • The white cardstock mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches and I cropped the sentiment square from the middle of that mat
  • I also need apiece of white cardstock for the inside of the card and it measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • After dry-embossing a piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock with the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder, I trimmed it to 4 by 5-1/2 inches
  • I trimmed apiece of Strawberry Slush 6×6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Then, I punched a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal

What I Did:

  • Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
  • I used blending brushes to add white craft ink to the flowers and leaves on the embossed side of the Strawberry Slush cardstock
  • Then, I used a blending brush and Strawberry Slush ink to add color and dimension to the center of each flower
  • I used a daubing sponge and Garden Green ink to add color to the leaves
  • I stamped the inside and outside sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink
  • Since I already had the sentiment square cropped, I just need to crop a square mat using as scrap piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock
  • I adhered the embossed cardstock to the white mat
  • Then, I added a length of Strawberry Slush ribbon and tied it in the front in a square knot
  • I adhered the sentiment to the mat and added dimensionals to the back making sure they straddled the ribbon
  • After adhering the sentiment squares, I adhered the front layers to the outside of the card
  • Finally, I adhered the white cardstock to the inside of the card

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

Product of the month:

Even though March is over, the April product of the month hasn’t dropped yet, and will do so on Tuesday, April 7th. However, the March Product of the Month is still available for purchase if you haven’t gotten it already!

Here’s a sneak peak of an upcoming project I made as a design team member using both the February and March products of the month:

Both the fussy cut duck and the grass behind it come from the March stamp set. The DSP squares come from the February product of the month, both of which are available.

An Online Exclusive Kit: The Happy Happenings Kit

Retails for $24.00 USD.

This kit is already in my cart waiting for the preorder opportunity for the upcoming catalog. I need a new baby and wedding stamp, and this all-inclusive kit will give me both!

Product detail

Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!