Keeping it Clean & Simple for C4G 3 365

Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #365!Helen is hosting this two-week challenge and chose Clean & Simple 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 CAS card:

Once again, I combined some retired with some current products for my card. The stamp and die set is the retired Smooth Sailing. The corner sentiment is from the current mini-catalog called Spring Corners.

Clean & Simple:

  • The Early Espresso base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 inches
  • The white cardstock for the outside measured 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • After trimming, I decided the front needed a little something, so I used the retired Bark embossing folder
    • HINT: If you are using an embossing folder, make sure you stamp the sentiment before embossing.
  • The white cardstock for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches. I left it blank until I decide the occasion for which I will use this card
  • Trim a piece of Crumb Cake 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle from Early Espresso 6 x 6 inch DSP for the envelope seal and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker
  • Stamp the sentiment from Spring Corners in Early Espresso
  • Using the sand stamp from the (retired) Oceanfront stamp set, stamp sand in Crumb Cake
    • For some reason, my Crumb Cake ink pad came out with a greenish hint to it
  • Stamp the lighthouse in Early Espresso Ink on a scrap piece of Crumb Cake card stock and crop it out
  • Crop the ship’s wheel from scrap Early Espresso
  • I used multipurpose liquid adhesive to adhere pieces together, with the exception of the lighthouse
  • Add mini-dimensionals to the back of the lighthouse and adhere to the front of the card
  • That’s it – clean & simple
  • 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:

Close-up of Spring Corners:

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I finally had the opportunity to play around with this set! You can see that card here

However, in case you haven’t seen this amazingly adorable suite, here’s a photo and the SU! video introducing this suite.

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Lighthouses for Cardz 4 Guyz #364

Welcome to the Cardz 4 Guyz #364 challenge! Deb H., our host this challenge chose Lighthouses 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 Lighthouse card:

Since this is a fun fold, I will be entering it in the gallery for the Creative Creases Challenge.

I haven’t made a side-step card in a while, so I went back to a Connie Stewart video for one of her Simple Stamping videos. Whenever I need a quick card and want to try a new fun fold, I know I can find something on Connie’s YouTube channel.

I used the retired Smooth Sailing stamp set and coordinating die set for my card. The Boho Blue DSP (designer series paper) is from the Cheerful Daisy paper set. I love Boho Blue with Copper Clay and am going to miss these colors when they retire with the introduction of the 2025 – 2026 catalog.

The front sentiment is from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set. The back sentiment is from the Special Moments stamp set.

I thought the DSP on the background needed something, so I used the compass rose from the Smooth Sailing stamp set. After rubbing down the DSP with my embossing buddy, I stamped the compass rose with VersaMark ink and covered it with clear embossing powder, which I heat set. I’ll never tire of watching the magic happen when heat setting embossing powder.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Current Products Used:

What’s New?

The January – April 2025 mini-catalog, the Sale-a-Bration, and the joining promotion all went live on January 7, 2025. Take a peek at some of the new products:

New Kits!

It’s a new mini-catalog!

It’s Time for Sale-a-Bration!

New Joining Promotion!

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.

When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:

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Again, thank you for stopping by!

Tic-Tac-Toe for the Cardz 4 Guyz # 363

Welcome to the first Cardz 4 Guyz challenge of 2025! Melanie, our host for C4G #363, chose Tic-Tac-Toe for the theme. You can find her game board below. 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 Tic-Tac-Toe card using the center vertical line using blue, snow, and winter sentiment:

Here’s the game board:

Measurements:

  • The Night of Navy base measures 8-1.2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
  • Trim a piece of Balmy Blue to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • After embossing a piece of white cardstock using the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder, trim it to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • Trim a piece of DSP (I used the retired 12″ x 12″ Bearly Christmas DSP) to 4 by 2-1/2 inches
  • Trim a coordinating piece of DSP to 6 inches by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Don’t forget to punch a 1-inch circle from DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • Use a piece of scrap Balmy Blue for the sentiment banner
  • Crop a snowflake from white cardstock using one of the Frozen Edges die set, but any snowflake die will work
    • HINT: I went down the proverbial rabbit hole in videos one night and stumbled across one for creating faux enamel looking die cuts. It’s so simple, and looks gorgeous – before cropping, add a piece of packing tape to the cardstock! I used it very often for my Christmas cards, and will be using it again and again for the rest of my card making time.
  • Trim a piece white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card

What I Did:

  • The only place where I used dimensionals was under the sentiment banner
  • I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the rest of the elements of the card, including the snowflake
  • Use an embossing buddy to wipe down a piece of cardstock for the sentiment banner
  • Stamp your sentiment using VersaMark ink and cover it with white embossing powder
  • Heat set your sentiment, then crop it using one of the Greetings of the Season dies
    • HINT: This bundle is being carried over from the mini-catalog which ended in December. If you need more dies for sentiments, I highly recommend this set! Take a look at the different dies below:
  • I used a Balmy Blue marker to outline both the embossed white cardstock and the sentiment banner
  • Stamp the snowflakes on the white cardstock for the inside corner in Balmy Blue
  • Use Night of Navy ink to stamp the sentiment
  • Finally, add a clear ribboned adhesive backed enamel to the center of the snowflake
  • With that, you’ve finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

What’s New?

It’s a new mini-catalog!

It’s Time for Sale-a-Bration!

Both of these promotions start today, January 7, 2025. Take a peek at some of the items from the mini-catalog & Sale-a-Bration:

SAB:

Mini-Catalog:

Since the Mini-Catalog and Sale-a-Bration are not live at the time that I am writing this, I can only share a few images. However, the digital catalogs will be available when this post goes live.

Again, thank you for stopping by!

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed for Cardz 4 Guyz #361

Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #361! I am hosting this two-week challenge and chose Grateful, Thankful, &/or Blessed 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 have two posts going live today. The first is this one, and the second is going live at 7 am for the SU! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop. You can find that link here after 7 am ET.

I decided to use some of my remaining May Paper Pumpkin kit for my card. When you need quick cards, kits are the perfect way to go. I have done cards from the kits by simply following the directions. However, most of the time, I do something a bit different. That’s what I did for this challenge.

Here’s my card:

I’ve made and posted a number of cards from various kits. You can see some of those posts here, here, here, and here.

What I Did:

  • I used an Early Espresso base, which measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches
  • The Misty Moonlight background DSP is actually one of the kit’s card bases, which I trimmed down to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches
  • The mountain paper is the size from the kit
  • The sentiment, from the Autumn Leaves stamp set, is stamped in Early Espresso on a banner included with the kit
  • The branches and the Misty Moonlight strip under the sentiment comes with the kit
  • I added dimensionals under the strip and sentiment banner
  • I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the rest of the pieces
  • The white cardstock for the inside panel measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • Since I used an envelope from the kit, I’d quickly finished this coordinated card and envelope set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Two fabulous new kits!

This new Layered Landscapes kit is absolutely fabulous! Just take a look:

Here’s the unboxing video:

Of course, this kit comes with step-by-step instructions, as seen below:

If you like to water-color, this next kit is for you!

Product Details:

Embrace your creative side with the Nature’s Paintings Kit. This unique kit includes everything you need for a fun creative experience: a coloring book, watercolor pencils, and a water painter. All you need is some imagination and water! Create lovely, picturesque images using advanced coloring techniques with this craft kit. Or make something that’s never been seen before—like green flowers with purple leaves. Keep it realistic or color outside the lines—it’s up to you. And once you’re done, you can use your finished artwork to create a one-of-a-kind card front!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Line art illustrations
* Step-by-step instructions
* 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
* 8 Watercolor Pencils
* 1 Water Painter
* Coloring Book: 4-1/2″ x 6″ x 1/2″ (11.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red

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.

When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:

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Again, thank you for stopping by! Don’t forget to come back at 7 am ET for my fun fold card!

Pick 3 Colors for Cardz 4 Guyz #360

Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #360! Billie A. is hosting this two-week challenge and she chose Pick 3 Colors 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 chose to use the Adventurous Sky bundle and Take to the Sky DSP (designer series paper) for my card. The color combination of the Copper Clay and Boho Blue is one of my current favorite color combinations. The abundant Night of Navy accents on the focal DSP adds the motion to the front of the card.

Here’s my card:

This card, and the relatively short supply list, allows this card to fall into the easy-peasy category, but let’s keep that a secret between us.

Measurements:

  • The Copper Clay base measures 6-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2 inches
  • You need two additional pieces of Copper Clay cardstock, each measuring 3-1/4 by 4-3/4 inches
  • Trim two pieces of white cardstock to 4-5/8 by 3-1/8 inches
  • The clouds DSP on the inside measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • Trim another piece of the clouds DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle of the focal panel DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • Trim a piece of the plane DSP for the front flap to 5-3/8 by 2 inches
  • The focal DSP measures 3 inches by 4 inches

Stamping & Assembly:

Since this is a Cardz for Guyz card, I wanted to keep the front as clean as possible, especially with all the DSP patterns. Therefore, I didn’t use any extra embellishments.

  • I only used multipurpose liquid glue for this card assembly
  • On one of the white cardstock pieces, stamp some clouds using the second generation stamping technique and Boho Blue ink
    • HINT: It sounds fancy, but it just means after you ink your stamp, stamp it the first time on scrap paper and then stamp the second time on the white cardstock
  • By using second generation stamped clouds, the Copper Clay stamped sentiment would really stand out
  • One the second piece of white cardstock, stamp the plane using second generation stamping in Copper Clay
  • Stamp the inside sentiment using Boho Blue ink
  • Adhere the planes DSP to the flap on the front of the card
  • Adhere the outside white cardstock to one of the Copper Clay cardstock mats
  • Align the focal DSP on the front of the white cardstock/Copper Clay layers
  • Add liquid glue to the left 1-1/4 inches of the newly created focal panel and adhere it to the flap
    • HINT: Do not add glue to the whole focal panel because the card will then seal shut
  • Adhere the clouds DSP to the inside of the card
  • The easiest way to make sure your inside white cardstock panel stays perfectly aligned with the layered focal panel on the front is as follows:
    • Open the card so it lays flat
    • Lay the inside white cardstock/Copper Clay panel on the back of the front panel, making sure all the edges line up
    • Adhere liquid glue to the BACK of the inside white cardstock/Copper Clay panel
    • Fold the back of the card over onto the back of the inside panel
    • Since you are using liquid glue, you will have a small window of time to make sure the edges all align before securely adhering the inside panel to the back of the card
  • With that, you’ve finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set for one of your “guyz”

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

Did I hear someone say “SEASONAL SALE”?

Why yes, I most certainly did!

I already know that I am going to use this sale to reorder drying out Stampin’ Blends, order some cardstock I missed on my last order, and the Winterly Tree Tops bundle and coordinating Nests of Winter DSP!

Here are all the details:

From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
  • 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.

Important Information:

  • Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available; this is a limited time offer.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.

Another Fabulous New Kit:

This new Layered Landscapes kit is absolutely fabulous! Just take a look:

Here’s the unboxing video:

Of course, this kit comes with step-by-step instructions, as seen below:

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.

When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:

GYZSYSHE

Again, thanks for stopping by today.

A Taste of Autumn for Cardz 4 Guyz #359

Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #359! Caz, our fearless leader for this and a number of other challenges, is hosting this two-week challenge and she chose A Taste of Autumn/Fall 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 am trying to get the 20 Thanksgiving cards done so I am not working on them the week of Thanksgiving. I need cards for single guys, and this card is one of them.

Here’s my card:

This hidden flap fun fold is absolutely perfect for the 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) packs. For this one, I trimmed off 3/4 of an inch at the top, then cut the DSP in half. I’ve already made and posted a couple of these cards, and you can see them here, here, and here, .Come back on Thursday for another one for Cardz 4 Galz.

I keep thinking what other 12 x 12 DSP I can cut down to 6 x 6 inch squares for this fun fold. It’s becoming one of my favorite fun folds.

I still can’t find the directions for this card, and am sorry I haven’t given credit to the designer. If you recognize the fold, please let me know so I can go back and update my posts giving credit where credit is due.

Measurements:

They say that a picture is worth 1,ooo words. I have three pictures of the template I use to create this simple but stunning fun fold card:

  • The two DSP pieces measure 5-1/4 by 3 inches
  • The Crushed Curry mats each measure 5-3/8 by 3-1/8 inches
  • After running a piece of Crushed Curry through the Cut & Emboss machine using the falling leaves embossing folder, I trimmed it to 1-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • I trimmed a piece of Crushed Curry DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Then, i punched a 1-inch circle out of coordinating DSP and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal

Easy Assembly:

  • The only dimensionals I used adheres the outside flap to the base
  • I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the pieces and layers together since it already is bulky
  • The sentiment is from a retired stamp set, but is cropped using dies from the Stylish Shapes die set
  • Easy-peasy

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

First, it’s a KIT sale for the month of October!

Details:

  • ALL kits from our collection qualify for the discount.
  • All order types qualify for this sale. There is no limit on how many kits you can order, as long as product is available.
  • Orders must be opened and placed during the promotion dates. Orders opened before October 1 will not qualify for the sale.
  • Kits on sale will NOT qualify for the Stampin’ Rewards 50% off.
  • Kits can be added to a Starter Kit at their discounted rate.
  • Coupon codes can also be used with discounted kits.
  • I am especially looking forward to getting the Alpine Air Kit! It’s already on my next order.

Next up: A Starter Kit Special!

  • When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 USD of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99 USD . That’s $56 of FREE product!!!
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before October 1 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
  • If you decide being a demonstrator is not for you (but really, the discount is DEFINITELY worth being a continuing demonstrator), you can cancel.
  • Hobbyist demonstrators are very welcome because who doesn’t love a 20% discount, opportunities to see and pre-order from the new catalogs and specials
  • Please contact me if you are interested in joining my team! I’d love to connect with you!

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.

When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:

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Again, thanks for stopping by today.