Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 234. Our host, Pamela, chose Coloring for the theme. I used some bold DSP layered onto an embossed black cardstock background.
When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented 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 Potions and Spells bundle for my very colored card. Here it is:
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Here’s a closer look at this delightful, and very versatile, DSP (designer series paper):
Measurements:
The Gorgeous Grape base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
The Pumpkin Pie mat measures 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches
After I ran a piece of white cardstock through my Cut & Emboss machine using the exposed brick folder, I trimmed it to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
I also trimmed another piece of white cardstock for the inside measuring 5-1/4 by 4 inches
I trimmed a piece of Pumpkin Pie 6 x 6 inch DSP to 2-1/2 by 6 inches for the envelope flap
Then, I trimmed a piece of the same DSP to 5-1/4 by 1/2 inch for the inside of the card
After stamping the stars grouping randomly on a scrap piece of white cardstock, I punched 1 1-inch circle of it and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
I used white cardstock for the bubbles, the dripping goop, sentiment banner, and the books
The cat and the cauldron were stamped on Basic Gray cardstock using black embossing powder
Coloring & Stamping:
I stamped the books using Momento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with the Highland Heather, Pumpkin Pie, and Crumb Cake blend combos
After stamping the bubbles on white cardstock embossed with silver embossing powder, I used a blending brush and Granny Apple Green ink to color the bubbles, which I then fussy cut
I used the same blending brush and ink to color another piece of scrap white cardstock and cropped it using the goopy (for a lack of a better term) overflow
After stamping the cauldron and cat on Basic Gray cardstock using black embossing powder, I cropped them out
I used the Basic Gray blends to color the cat and the Granny Apple Green dark blend for the eyes
I used a blending brush and Basic Gray ink to color over the embossed outline of the cauldron
Then, I used a clear Wink of Stella brush to outline the handles and center handle
Here’s a closer look at the Wink of Stella since it’s so hard to photograph:
I stamped the sentiments for the outside and inside using Gorgeous Grape ink
The outside sentiment was cropped using a nested essentials die
The star clusters are stamped in Granny Apple Green
I even colored the black checked ribbon using a dark Pumpkin Pie blend
HINT: Make sure you give the ribbon to thoroughly dry before using it
Assembly:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I added dimensionals under the outside sentiment, the books, and the cat
The cauldron bubbles, cauldron, and overflowing goop, all got layered together before adhering it directly to the exposed brick embossed white cardstock for the front
After adhering the inside white cardstock and DSP, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 233. Our host, Debbie, chose Hip to be Square for the theme. I used some bold DSP layered onto an embossed black cardstock background.
When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented 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 Hip to be Square card:
Measurements:
The Poppy Parade base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 inches
After dry embossing a piece of black cardstock using the distressed brick folder, trim the cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
HINT: If you trim the cardstock before dry embossing it, especially with a 3D folder, your desired final measurements will be off
Using the Stylish Shapes dies, crop two 2-1/4 inch squares and one 2-3/4 inch squares of DSP (designer series paper)
I used a Poppy Parade square of 6 x 6 inch DSP and a Pool Party and flowered piece of Sunny Days DSP (retired)
Trim another piece of the Pool Party DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle of the flowered DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker to make the envelope seal
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
I used a piece of scrap white cardstock for the sentiment
Stamping & Assembly:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
After dry-fitting the placement for your cropped squares, adhere them to the black embossed cardstock
Wrap a piece of Poppy parade ribbon around the black cardstock and tie it in a square knot
Adhere the black cardstock to the card base
Using the Biggest Wish stamp set (retired but loved), stamp the block THANKS in Pool Party on the scrap of white cardstock
Use Poppy Parade ink to stamp the script thanks sentiment
Trim the sentiment cardstock ends to create a chevron tag and add dimensionals on the back of it
Make sure your dimensionals will straddle the ribbon
Adhere the sentiment to the card
So far, the inside of this card just has a blank piece of white cardstock temporarily held in place with a strip of removable tape
Once I decide to whom I will be sending this card, and for what reason, I will choose an appropriate sentiment for the inside
With that, I’d finished this easy-peasy coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 232. Our host, Helen, chose Pretty in Pink for the theme, which works beautifully with the new set of 2024 – 2026 In Colors.
When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented 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 Pretty in Pink card:
Measurements:
The Shy Shamrock base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 to create a tent fold card
You need two pieces of white cardstock, each trimmed to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
After dry embossing a piece of Pretty in Pink with the exposed brick folder, trim it to 4-1/4 by 5-3/8 inches
Trim a piece of Pretty in Pink 6 x 6 inch DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle from a piece of Shy Shamrock DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Use scraps of Pretty in Pink and white cardstock for the Irresistible Bloom, the leaves, and the sentiment
You will need a length of the white diagonal ribbon (from the Petal Pink and white ribbon duo)
Stamping, Embossing, & Assembly:
Unless otherwise noted, all pieces were adhered with multipurpose liquid glue
After dry embossing the Pretty in Pink front piece of cardstock, use the Irresistible Bloom dies to crop out the circle pattern
HINT: This cropped circle will stay attached to the embossed cardstock
I used the cropped out center of the Pretty in Pink cardstock to create the flower
Adhere the pink cardstock to one of the pieces of white cardstock and adhere it to the base
After using an embossing buddy on the necessary cardstock, the sentiment, leaves and flower were stamped using VersaMark ink, then covered with white embossing powder and heat set
Use a blender brush and Shy Shamrock ink to blend color onto the leaves and sentiment piece
Crop the sentiment using a square Stylish Shapes die
Dry fit the flower and leaves to your liking, then adhere the leaves
Wrap a length of the diagonal white ribbon around the Pretty in Pink cardstock and adhere the end to the back of the cardstock
Use a shorter piece of ribbon to tie a knot onto the horizontal ribbon, which will allow you to move the “knot” along the horizontal ribbon as needed
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, so here are some pictures to make the ribbon/knot process easier:
Add dimensionals to the back of the bloom and adhere
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment square so that they straddle the ribbon and adhere
Stamp the inside sentiment using Shy Shamrock ink then adhere to the inside of the card
With that, you’ve completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 231. Our host, Lynda, picked Birds for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented 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 Birds card:
I used the retired Twinkle, Twinkle DSP (designer series paper) for this card. It’s from the same DSP that I used for the baby card for the previous challenge, which you can see here. Before these C4Galz challenges, I didn’t have any neutral baby cards in my stash, but I think I’ve got it covered now. I pulled the colors from the DSP and used Petal Pink, Gray Granite, Pool Party, and remaining scraps of Mint Macaron. The enamel dots are also retired. I tend to hold onto embellishments and ribbon “just in case” I need it sometime. However, I am getting better at clearing out the old in exchange for the new.
The bird on the right looks light orange, but I promise that it was colored with the Petal Pink blends combo. The one of the left was colored with the Pool Party blends combo set. The balloon holding hamster was colored using the Gray Granite blends combo set.
Current Products:
The current products used for this card are the circle die cuts using the Stylish Shapes dies and the Fluffiest Friends stamp and die sets. That set has some of the cutest little animals and I use them often.
It’s always fun combining old and new products. If you don’t have these products, use this classic layout to create your own cards. The bottom strip of DSP, or cardstock, just needs to be around one-third of the height of the card to keep it in balance. Of course, if you want to use a top and bottom half, you are more than welcome to do so, but this layout may not work.
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 230. Our host, Caz, picked Babies for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented 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 some retired Twinkle, Twinkle DSP (designer series paper), the retired resin stars, and the retired Animal Outing stamp set and dies. I’ve used this stamp, dies, and DSP combination for years, and I still love using it for baby cards.
Here’s my Welcome Little One baby card:
Measurements:
The Night of Navy base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
I used a piece of (retired) Pear Pizazz cardstock for the mat, which measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
The stars DSP measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
The striped DSP piece measures 1-5/8 by 4 inches
I also trimmed a piece of the striped DSP to 2-1/2 by 6 inches for the envelope flap.
Next, I punched a 1-inch circle of the stars DSP for the envelope seal, then ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker
The white cardstock for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
Stamping &Coloring:
Stamp the kangaroo and frog on the branch using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Stamp the front sentiment on a scrap piece of white cardstock using Pear Pizazz ink
Color the kangaroo using the Crumb Cake blends combo
Color the koala using the light Smoky Slate blend, then outline him with a pointed end of a black journaling marker
Color the branch using a Gray Granite marker
Use the Pear Pizazz marker to color the leaves and the frog. Use an Old Olive marker to color the frog’s legs
Crop the kangaroo and the frog on the branch using the coordinating die set
Crop the front sentiment using a banner die from Stylish Shapes
Stamp the inside sentiments from Charming Sentiments stamp set as shown below:
Assembly:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together.
Adhere the Pear Pizazz cardstock to the Night of Navy base
Adhere the striped DSP to the stars DSP
Add two pieces of tear & tape to the back of the DSP so you can wrap a piece of the white diagonal trim so it covers the line where the two DSP pieces join
Trim an additional piece of the white trim and tie it in a knot on the front of the card
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment, kangaroo, and frog on a branch and adhere the pieces to the front of the card
Randomly add three Night of Navy resin stars to the stars on the DSP
Adhere the inside piece of white cardstock
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 229. Our host, Johanna, picked Shades of Blue for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
The DSP (designer series paper) I used is retired, as is the stamp set, Kinda Eclectic. When I was sorting out my retired DSP 6 x 6 inches pieces, I found this DSP, which I loved when it came out. Happily, the Misty Moonlight and Mossy Meadow colors in the DSP are current. Also, I am trying to sell my retired products and came across this stamp set. I thought the leaves would match the DSP, so winner, winner. The sentiment on the inside is also from a retired stamp set, Good Feelings, and the set is a keeper.
Here’s my Shades of Blue z-fold card:
Z-folds make such an impact with just one more score line in the card base.
Measurements:
You’ll need the following pieces for this card:
1 piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock measuring 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 2-2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
1 piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock for the flap measuring 3-1/2 by 4-1/8 inches
2 pieces of the background DSP measuring 2 by 5-3/8 inches and 4-1/4 by 5-3/8 inches
2 pieces of coordinating DSP measuring 2 by 5-3/8 inches and 3-3/8 by 4 inches for the mat on the flap
2 pieces of white cardstock for the sentiment panels measuring 3-7/8 by 3-1/4 inches and 3-3/8 inches by 4 inches for the inside panel
Since I stamped the envelope flap to match the leaves and dots on the card, I only needed to punch a 1-inch circle of DSP and run it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal.
Stamping:
I didn’t add dimensionals to anything on this card since it already has a number of layers on it. Therefore, I used multipurpose liquid glue for all the pieces.
Stamp the sentiments using Misty Moonlight ink on the front and inside white cardstock panels
Next, stamp the leaves on each piece in Mossy Meadow on both pieces as well
Add the dotted stamp on the bottom of each white cardstock piece using Misty Moonlight ink
While you have the Mossy Meadow and Misty Moonlight ink pads out, stamp one leaf cluster in the bottom corner of the front of the envelope
Also randomly stamp leaf clusters and the dots on the envelope flap
HINT: Use Post-it notes to mask off the front of the envelope so that you can stamp off the top of the flap without going onto the front of the envelope
Assembly:
Adhere your primary DSP to the front and inside of the card
Layer the second DSP pattern on the Misty Moonlight flap, then adhere the front sentiment panel
Adhere the second DSP pattern piece to the inside left-hand side of the card (optional but I like to do it so it finishes all parts of the card)
Figure out where you want your outside sentiment panel to live. Adhere liquid glue only to the part of the Misty Moonlight cardstock that will be adhered to the DSP flap
The absolute only “tricky” part is adhering the inside white cardstock. (I forgot to take pictures while I was making the card so I had to recreate the steps to take the following pictures.) The easiest way to do it is to open your card as shown below:
Add mutlipurpose liquid glue to the underside of the sentiment panel
The sentiment on the inside is already adhered because I forgot to take pictures. Your sentiment panel should be face down with the liquid glue on the back of said panel
Line up the inside sentiment panel with the back of the outside sentiment panel so that the glue is showing, as shown below:
Fold the back of the card over the upside down back making sure that the inside panel stays in place
If you used multipurpose liquid glue, you have a bit of time to adjust the inside panel if needed
When I finished, I thought the front needed a little something, so I added 3 bronze butterflies, which are current
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal.
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