Welcome to another bi-weekly Make My Monday challenge! Wei picked the Clean and Simple theme for this challenge, and that means a lot of white space.
Here’s my card:
Measurements
I started with a Just Jade base trimmed to 5-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
The black mat measures 4-1/8 inches by 5-3/8 inches. I cropped the Stitched Shapes middle circle out of this mat to save cardstock.
The white cardstock measures 4 inches by 5-1/4 inches, and I dry embossed it with the Petal Burst embossing folder. I thought that the shape of the petals on the embossing folder matched the shape of the black petal on the DSP.
I also cut a piece of white cardstock to 4 inches by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card.
Next, I cut two strips of the Flowers and Field DSP. The one for the card measures 2 inches by 4 inches. I trimmed the second one for the envelope flap, so it measures 2-1/2 inches by 6 inches.
I used scraps of white to punch out two of the large daisy punch flowers. Then, I used the blending brush with the Bumblebee ink pad to color the two stamps. I tried to get a darker color towards the center of the petals, but I don’t think it shows up well on the card.
As long as I had the blending brush and ink handy, I created a very light, loose circle of color right on the center of the inside panel. Then, I used another sentiment from Rooted in Nature for the inside panel.
While I’ve had the Rooted in Nature stamp set since it released a couple of years ago, I finally used the sentiment BE STRONG, BE HAPPY, BE YOU. After stamping it on a scrap of white, I trimmed between the lines of the sentiment for a lighter impact on the card. I thought a single sentiment block wouldn’t work with the CAS theme.
Finally, I cut a piece of Just Jade ribbons long enough to wrap around the white cardstock layer and tied it in a bow. I placed the ribbon so that it would form a border between the DSP and the white cardstock.
Putting It Together
I used multipurpose glue to adhere the black, white, and DSP layers together. I almost goofed, but remembered to tie the ribbon before adhering the white/DSP layer to the black cardstock. Multipurpose glue also adhered the interior panel to the inside of the card.
In order to get just enough height to clear the ribbon on the front, I used a couple of the 3/4 inch glue dots under the black Stitched Shape circle.
There are dimensionals under each layer of the daisy. I also used mini-dimensionals under the three sentiment strips.
After trimming down the DSP on the envelope flap, I’d finished this card/envelope coordinated set. I just love this DSP!
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Just look at all that gorgeousness! The butterfly stamp is all one piece, as is the coordinating die. The die will also perfectly crop out butterflies on the coordinating DSP! No coloring needed, unless you want to do so.
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Welcome, again, to another Make My Monday challenge. The theme for challenge #143 is masculine birthday. For this challenge, I created a pretty clean and simple card using the Soar Confidently stamp set, with a birthday sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set.
Here’s my card:
While creating a masculine collage card would also completely work, I decided that this one would be very clean.
What I Did:
Not only is the card very clean, but the way I created this is very simple. Therefore, this card falls into the easy-peasy category.
Since I wanted to stay as neutral as possible, I used Early Espresso for the base of the card. I trimmed the cardstock to 5-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches, and scored at 4-1/4 inches.
I trimmed the Crumb Cake mat to 5-3/8 inches by 4-1/8 inches.
Next, I trimmed the In Good Taste DSP to 4 inches by 5-1/4 inches.
I also cut a piece of this DSP to 6 inches by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
The multipurpose glue adhered all these layers together.
I wanted to tie in the Crumb Cake and the Navy in the DSP. Therefore, I used the Night of Navy ink to stamp the hot air balloon onto Crumb Cake cardstock. Then I very carefully fussy cut the balloon out.
The Night of Navy ink made a bold statement on the white cardstock. Next, I trimmed the sentiment block using the Stitched Rectangles die.
The rule of threes for balance on the card told me that I needed to add something, which would also tie in the sentiment and the balloon so they don’t look like they just float on the card front. In order to have three elements on the front of the card, I grabbed the burlap ribbon and cut a piece to run vertically down the left side of the card.
I used glue dots to adhere the burlap ribbon. Dimensionals and mini-dimensionals gave the sentiment and hot air balloon some height.
There is a piece of white cardstock on the inside of the card, but I haven’t added a sentiment for it yet. I will wait until I know the recipient and will then add a personal note and sentiment.
After adhering and trimming the DSP to the envelope flap, I’d completed this card/envelope set.
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If you liked the “Hey, Chick” stamp set from two years ago, you are going to LOVE these bundles!
Happy Birthday Chick and Hey Chick stamp sets! Each stamp set has it’s own coordinating die set!
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The theme for MMM # 142 is Emergency Services. I don’t have anything specifically for first responders, so I got on Pinterest. I knew I wanted to create an eclipse card, and originally thought I’d use “1st”. Realistically I knew that wouldn’t work, and that’s as far as I got. So, I searched for “Stampin’ Up! first responder cards” and the first one on my results had been posted by JCapCards. Her trio of cards inspired me!
Here’s my card:
I used one of the sentiments from the Happy Thoughts cling stamp set. This sentiment seemed appropriate for the card.
Measurements
The card base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches to create a tent card.
I used two patterns from the In Good Taste DSP for the front of the card and envelope flap. The bottom mat of the Early Espresso wood grain DSP measures 5-1/2 by 4-1/4 inches. While I had it out, I also trimmed a piece to 6 inches by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
I trimmed the middle, Pool Party, layer to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
Then I trimmed the top In Good Taste DSP to 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
Since I already had my trimmer out, I trimmed some white cardstock for the inside panel to 5-1/4 by 4 inches.
I used Early Espresso to stamp the sentiment on the front trying to get it as even as possible. Then, I stamped “Thank You” from the same stamp set on the white inside panel. My stamping for this card was done.
I used Early Espresso to stamp the sentiment on the front trying to get it as even as possible. Then, I stamped “Thank You” from the same stamp set on the white inside panel. My stamping for this card was done.
Assembly
I’ve learned some tricks along the way for creating eclipse cards, mainly because I’ve made quite a few of them. For example, I’ve found that it is much easier to align everything on the magnetic base and a cutting plate from the Big Shot. I also use a magnetic ruler so i know I have a straight line right from the start.
Washi tape helps tremendously to hold the letter dies in place while trying to get the correct spacing for the word.
I cropped the word “HERO” using the retired large letter dies, but any alphabet set of dies would work. The next step is to adhere the front DSP, less the letters, onto the Pool Party mat.
In the past, I’ve then spent a very long time trimming down dimensionals for the backs of each letter. Not any more! The Stampin’ Up adhesive sheets are fabulous for this technique! After I crop each letter, I use the dies to separately crop out each letter from the adhesive sheets. Next, carefully, very carefully, place the die cut DSP onto the die cut letter. Slow and steady is the key to getting this all lined up.
Then I adhered the letters onto the front of the card, and moved on to the inside of the “O” and “R”. I used the multipurpose liquid glue and my opposable tweezers to adhere the insides down. Again, slow and steady works here.
Since I’d finished the front, it was time to adhere my inner panel to the card. Finally, I adhered the DSP to the envelope flap and trimmed it down.
With that, I’d finished this card/envelope set.
Back to the InKing Royalty Blog Hop:
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!
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Welcome to another Make My Monday challenge! For this challenge, Meg chose shaped cards, not a square or rectangle. While my card looks complicated, it’s really not at all.
Here’s my card:
I found this fabulous card on Dawn Griffith’s Stampin Up YouTube channel. She gives credit to the demo from whom she got the idea. Dawn’s video is fabulous and completely step-by-step. It’s very easy to follow. I’m still practicing my video skills, and so far I haven’t had anything I would want to publish. However, aren’t we all our own worst critics? I often think about teenagers listening to me in class day after day and hearing my voice. I don’t know what I should think about that.
The most important thing you need to do when creating this card is to follow Dawn’s directions to make the template you are going to need. I used a piece of white cardstock that I had previously used to crop out a sentiment. Save your template! You can use it again and again. As a matter of fact, I already have enough trial and error pieces to create two more cards. They aren’t damaged pieces, I just decided to use the Playful Pets suite.
Here’s my template:
That’s All for Now, Fellow Crafters!
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Welcome back to another MMM challenge. This two-week challenge asks you to create a project using something new to you. I chose the new Stampin’ Up! Paper Blooms DSP available starting on Tuesday, January 5th. Best part: This DSP can be earned FREE with a qualifying $50 purchase. FREE? Yes! It’s gorgeous paper with fresh color combinations and infinite possibilities for projects. Since it’s 12 x 12 DSP, it can also be very easily used for scrapbooking.
Without further ado, here’s my card:
Here’s a beginner version of the same card, and it’s still beautiful!
No dies, ribbon, or faceted dots were used. Still gorgeous!
Here’s the inspiration sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #466:
Freshly Made Choices
I used Night of Navy for the card base, trimmed to 5-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches forming a landscape tent card.
The background mat paper is from the In Good Taste DSP. It coordinates perfectly with the Pretty Blooms DSP! I trimmed this mat to 5-3/8 inches by 4-1/8 inches.
The Old Olive mat comes from the Regals 6 x 6 inch DSP stack. I trimmed it to 3 inches by 4-1/2 inches.
The new Paper Blooms DSP is trimmed to 4 inches by 3-3/4 inches. I also adhered this using the multipurpose liquid adhesive. While I had that paper in the trimmer, I trimmed a piece to 2-1/2 inches by 6 inches for the envelope flap.
Ribbon and Finishing
Next, I used a piece of the Old Olive ribbon, from the June – December holiday catalog, which ends at midnight tonight. I wrapped it around the two top layers and actually was able to tie it in a bow. Granted, it took me a few tries, and I had to use the bunny ear method, also new to me. I usually have to tie the bow and then remove the ribbon and turn it upside down to actually have the bow face the right direction. This extra step is necessary mainly because I am left-handed. Tie a bow on sneakers? Not a problem at all. Tie a bow in ribbon on a card? I struggle. However, I’m pretty stinking happy with this bow!
I cropped the Rococo Rose sentiment mat using the stitched rectangle dies. I slipped it under the ribbon and adhered it directly to the DSP using, you guessed it, my fave – multipurpose liquid adhesive.
The sentiment is also from a new to me stamp set, Here’s a Card. I stamped it on white using Night of Navy ink. Then, I popped it up on dimensionals over the ribbon.
I could’ve very easily stopped there. However, I had some of the 2019 – 2021 In Color faceted dots, so I used three of them for the centers of flowers.
After I adhered and trimmed the DSP on the envelope flap, I’d completed this card/envelope coordinated set.
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I can’t believe that I waited so long to get this Snowman Season stamp set! I have had an absolute blast with it, and my friends all loved their snowman cards. You can see those cards here. While the previous cards were clean and simple, this card is anything but.
Here’s my card:
Creating My Own Background – Two steps
I think the subtle variations of color in the Balmy Blue background show up better in person. Since I did not want a solid piece of colored cardstock, I used a sponge brayer. The brayer allowed me to create a very subtle texture using the Balmy Blue ink.
Once the ink completely dried, I had some fun with the snowflake stamp from Snowman Season and some VersaMark ink. First, and foremost, I made sure to use my embossing buddy all over the background. The buddy lifts oils from fingerprints, which creates cleaner images. Next, I randomly stamped the snowflakes all over the blue background. Make sure to turn the snowflake stamp so you don’t create a uniform pattern. Then I covered the snowflakes with white embossing powder, and heat set it all. Don’t you just love watching the magic happen?
I used glossy white cardstock and the fabulous curvy dies to create the snow drifts. The curvy die made the whole process so easy since I wanted to have different shaped drifts.
Here’s a look at the bundle:
I just used the plain curvy die for this card, but there are so many other combinations available. The Quite Curvy stamp set and Curvy dies bundle can be purchased separately or as a suite with all the products shown above.
Since I wanted the curvy bottom layer to lay flat against the background, so I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere it. I used dimensionals to pop up the middle layer, However, I only put them along the bottom to allow room for the snowman to slip between the layers. The very front layer covers a happy mistake, so I just used the multipurpose liquid adhesive.
The Snowman and the Sentiment
I stamped the snowman in Momento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock. Since all the pieces all punch out from the snowman punch, I created a template for stamping using a piece of scrap cardstock.
Here’s my template:
This way I know that what I stamp will line up in the punch.
After stamping, I punched out all the pieces and assembled my snowman. Easy peasy.
The Christmas Means More stamp set quickly found its way into my heart. This sentiment is one of four movie quotes contained in the stamp set. Can you guess the movie? Miracle on 34th Street! While I enjoy the remake, my favorite version features a young Natalie Wood. The set also contains a quote from ELF, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life.
I chose this sentiment because the snowman reminds me of Frosty the Snowman, who possessed magical snowman skills. For me, it works. I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy and cropped it using the Rectangle Stitched die set.
Finally, I decided I wanted to add some ribbon. However, I only wanted a subtle ribbon. This polka dot tulle ribbon (my favorite!!!) fit the bill. I wrapped it around the side of the card tied a bow. The tulle added ribbon but I think the polka dots work with the rest of the card.
Thank you so much for stopping by today.
I’d love to hear what you think, and greatly appreciate every comment.
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If you are ordering less than $150.00, please use the host code shown. If you are ordering more than $150.00, please contact me first so you can get your stamping rewards! Any order over $50 will earn a little surprise from me.
The HOST CODE for DECEMBER is 7Y27249U.
It’s Time to Order the January Paper Pumpkin Kit!
January? Paper Pumpkin? Order the January kit now?
YES! The order window is from now until January 10th, 2021. Here’s a small sneak peek:
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Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping by Sue Jackson: an independent Stampin' Up demonstrator.
Through Stampin' Up!, I happily share my love of papercrafting through sales, classes, small stamping group meet-ups and workshops. I think that being a teacher in my "real life", I have a unique approach to sharing my fantastic hobby. I look forward to connecting with you!
