Celebrating Sale-a-Bration for the January, 2024 Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Sale-A-Bration. We hope that you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I used the Sale-a-Bration Jungle Pals stamp set (FREE with a $50 purchase), and the coordinating die set (FREE with a $100 purchase).

Here’s my card!

Personally, I think sloths are adorable! I sort of CASe’d the Sale-a-bration catalog, but added some personal touches. Here’s a close up of the stamp and die set:

Here’s the catalog page:

Measurements:

  • The Azure Afternoon base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
  • The frame on the front of the card measures 4-1/4 by 5-3/8 inches, trimmed after I ran it through Cut & Emboss machine using one of the Basics Embossing folders. I used a deckled rectangle die to crop the frame.
  • I used three pieces of white cardstock for this card. The colored one under the frame and the one on the back of the front of the card each measure 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches. The one on the back of the base of the card is 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
  • I used “scraps” for the Pecan Pie tree, the Garden Green and Granny Apple Green leaves and vines. The sloths and the sentiment were stamped on white cardstock using Momento Tuxedo Black ink.
  • The DSP (designer series paper) for the envelope flap measures 2-1/2 by 6 inches. I cropped a 1 inch circle of coordinating DSP for the envelope seal, which I ran through the XYRON create-a-sticker.

Stamping, Coloring, Assembly:

  • After stamping the sloths, I used the Smoky Slate blends combo to color the sloths, then I cropped them using the coordinating dies. I added dimensionals to the back of the sloths.
  • I used a blending brush and Azure Afternoon ink to color the white cardstock for the front of the card.
  • The sentiment on the front is from the Charming Sentiments stamp set, which is cropped using the coordinating Sentiment Silhouettes die. I trimmed mini-dimensionals in half before adding them to the back of the sentiment.
  • Next, I cropped the vines, leaves, and Pecan Pie tree, all of which are adhered using multipurpose liquid glue.
  • I added a white piece of cardstock to the inside of the front of the card to cover some errant smudges from using the blending brushes.
  • I haven’t stamped an inside sentiment yet. The outside sentiment is an all-occasion sentiment, so when I get ready to use the card, I will stamp a sentiment.
  • With that I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “Love is in the Air” on February 14th.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Lineup

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty!
  2. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  3. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  4. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  5. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  6. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  7. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  8. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping <<<—YOU ARE HERE!
  9. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  10. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  11. Pamela Sadler at Pamela Sadler
  12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  13. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  14. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  15. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  16. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping 
  17. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

The January – April Mini Catalog is Live! What’s better than new products? Click on the image below to browse and download the mini-catalog!

In addition, there’s a great promotion going on during Sale-a-Bration for joining the Stampin’ UP! community!

Customers who join our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $125 USD | $165 CAD worth of product PLUS our Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio* (a $60 USD | $82 CAD value) for just $99 USD | $135 CAD!

STAMPIN’ GLASS MAT STUDIO

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio includes:

GLASS MAT
* 5 mm thick
* 17″ x 14″ (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
* Safety-tempered
* Heat and scratch resistant
* Wipes clean with water or alcohol

SILICONE MAT
* 8-3/8″ x 6″ (21.3 x 15.2 cm)
* Multiuse, nonslip
* Waterproof, heat resistant
* 4 palette squares for custom-color mixing or holding Stampin’ Spots
* Product color: white

CLEANING CLOTH
* 8-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ (21 x 21 cm)
* Durable, reusable
* Lint free
* Cleans stamps and other surfaces with only water
* Product color: dark gray

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 prompted, please enter the following HOST CODE:

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Again, thank you for stopping by today!

All About Hearts for the January IRBH

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s January 2023 Blog Hop! If your craft projects aren’t already filled with hearts, then you might be behind the eight ball. No worries – we are here to help. We are excited to share our heart-filled creations with you and hope you love them! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I used the Sale-a-Bration Adorable Owls stamp set..  Yes, I’ve used them a number of times already.  You can see those posts here and here.  The second link has the directions and pictures for creating the book binding twisted easeI card.  For this hop, I also created another twisted easel card because they are so easy and fast.  The person to whom you give this card will think it took a really long time to create, but it will be our secret that it comes together in a snap.

Here’s my card:

 

The Front of This Card:

  • Since all the measurements are on the previous post (linked above), I am concentrating on what I did for the front of the card.
  • I used the Country Lane DSP from the current mini-catalog for this card. The colors I used, Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, Sweet Sorbet, Mint Macaron, and Mossy Meadow, all come from the paper.
  • The SAB catalog contains this Adorable Owls stamp set FREE for a qualifying purchase of $50. One of the card examples has the owls stamped but not colored and I really like the look of them. Therefore, I stamped the owls in Mossy Meadow and fussy cut them out. Fussy cutting for a left-handed person takes more time than a right-handed person because we are going in the opposite (correct?) direction, but it’s so worth it with these owls.
  • HINT: Since this ink isn’t the Momento ink, you really need to let it dry completely before using the blend pens. The Mossy Meadow ink will bleed if you try to color it too quickly after being stamped.
  • Then, I fussy cut one of the large hearts and another smaller one, both from the Country Lane DSP.
  • I used the Sweet Sorbet dark blend for the bowtie, then outlined it with a white gel pen.
  • I used the Petal Pink dark blend for the beaks and feet. The light blend is on the ears and torso section.
  • On to all the cropping that I needed to do.
    • Using the Framed Florets die set, I cropped two ovals – one in Mint Macaron and another in the same DSP I used for the front of the card.
    • With the same die set, I cropped two Sweet Sorbet sprays of branches, and three Mossy Meadow individual leaves.
    • The cute little butterflies come from the Elephants on Parade die set. I colored them in Balmy Blue and Sweet Sorbet.
    • I stamped the sentiment using the Adorable Owls stamp set and cropped it with one of the banner dies from the Stylish Shapes die set.
  • I added dimensionals under the owls, the larger heart, and the sentiment.
  • After dry-fitting all the pieces, I used multipurpose liquid glue to attach the pieces. Then, I adhered the dimensionals to the front of the card.
  • I finished the front of the card off with three basic pearl jewels.
  • I used a strip of hearts from the bicycle DSP as a stop for the easel. To do this, I needed to cut the mini-dimensionals in half, then I lined the whole strip with them.
  • Finally, I outlined the small heart using my Sweet Sorbet marker and adhered it to the corner of the white cardstock using multipurpose liquid glue.
  • With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal 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, Brian King at Stamp with Brian. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

  1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  2. Jan Dufour at Stamp Me Silly
  3. Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
  4. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
  5. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  6. Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments
  7. Lisa Graham at Lisa’s Little Ink Spots
  8. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping <<<—–YOU ARE HERE!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Have a Peachy day!
Sue

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January – April 2023 Mini-Catalog Product Suite

As a hobbyist (looking to grow) demonstrator, I am usually very selective with purchases for the mini-catalog.  However, After getting my paper share from Brian King, I have decided to get this RAIN OR SHINE Suite Collection!!   The DSP in the mini-catalog is absolutely adorable, as is the bundle.  However, the DSP really needs to be seen, and added to your DSP collection!  The description says that this is Specialty DSP, and that doesn’t do it justice!  The pages have images that have already been dry-embossed and heat set.  The dies for this little suite of happiness match up with the DSP.  I am getting ready to place an order for this suite before the end of the week!

Look at all this happiness!  Click on the image below to view this full screen.

Here’s the February Paper Pumpkin Kit to Coordinate with the Rain or Shine Suite!

 

If you live in the U.S. and do not already have a demonstrator, I would love the opportunity to serve you.

If you want to place an order, please do so using the host code Y6CTX7D3 when prompted.  Any order for $50 can not only earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration item, but also a product from me! 

If you want to place an order of over $150, (think of the FREE Sale-a-Bration items!) please contact me before placing your order so you can also qualify for STAMPING REWARDS, giving you even more FREE ITEMS!

 

HOST CODE = Y6CTX7D3

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Something with Wings for Make My Monday # 192

Welcome to the Make My Monday challenge #192 for this two weeks.  The theme for this challenge is to pick a favorite challenge from 2022.   I couldn’t resist using the Adorable Owls stamp set from the current Sale-a-Bration promotion.  Therefore, I chose the something with wings challenge from November 22, 2022.  When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to see the themes chosen and cards made by the rest of the design team..

Here’s my card:

 

Yes, this is another twisted easel card.  You can see a couple of others I created here.

Once I finished this baby boy card, I really wanted to make a baby girl card.  However, I used the Elephants on Parade stamp set instead.

Here’s the baby girl card:

 

Since the baby boy owl card meets the challenge theme, I’m using the directions for that card.

There are so many videos for creating a twisted easel card.  The one I saw a few weeks ago incorporated a book binding side, which I really liked.  I can’t for the life of me find the original video I watched, and I am sorry for that problem.

Since this is a fun fold, I will be submitting it to the Creative Creases challenge!

Measurements:

  • Balmy Blue cardstock base trimmed to 4-1/4 inches by 11 inches.
  • Score the base along the long side at 5-1/2 and 6-1/2 inches.
  • Next, score the 4-1/2 by 4-1/4 inch rectangle diagonally as shown in the picture below:
  • Please note that this is the inside view.
  • Trim two pieces of DSP to 4-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches. Trim one of the pieces diagonally to use for the back of the standing easel. For this card, this is the two Balmy Blue pattern pieces of DSP (designer series paper).
  • Trim DSP to 7/8 by 4-1/8 inches for the bookbinding on the front.
  • Next, trim a piece of white cardstock for the inside to 4-1/8 by 4-3/8 inches.
  • Finally, trim a piece of DSP for the envelope flap to 6 by 2-1/2 inches.

Assembly:

  • Adhere the bookbinding piece on the inside of the card. The picture below shows the placement of the adhesive for both the bookbinding part and the white cardstock on the inside.
  • I wrapped a piece of Old Olive ribbon around the piece of DSP for the bookbinding section on the front of the card.
  • Adhere the bookbinding piece to the front using dimensionals to allow for the ribbon.
  • Adhere the triangle piece of DSP to the outside of the card as shown below:
  • Adhere the whole rectangle of DSP to the bottom triangle on the outside of the card as shown below:
  • Please note that you only put adhesive on the bottom portion of the triangle. The top half of the DSP should not be adhered.
  • TA-DAH! You’ve created a twisted easel fun fold card. This card will fit in a medium SU! envelope.

The Owls:

  • Stamp the sentiment for the front and inside of the card. The sentiments comes from the Happy & Heartfelt stamp set.
  • Crop the sentiments. For the front, I used one of the square dies from the Stylish Shapes die set. I also cropped a small banner from silver foil to layer under the sentiment. I stamped the inside sentiment in the corner in Night of Navy directly on the white cardstock.
  • The sentiment placed diagonally was also stamped in Night of Navy and cropped using a rectangle die.  
  • Please note that the angle of the standing easel will depend on the placement of your inside sentiment.
  • Add dimensionals on the reverse of the front and inside sentiments, especially needed for the inside sentiment.
  • I used my clear Wink of Stella pen to outline each of the cropped sentiments.  
  • Then, I stamped the owls using Night of Navy ink. The bowtie is colored with the dark Night of Navy blend.  I used a white gel pen to outline the bowtie.
  • I used the light Balmy Blue blend to color the eyes.
  • The cropped white oval comes from the Framed Florets die set.
  • While I had the florets dies out, I cropped two sprays from DSP and a third one from silver foil.
  • Next, I colored and cropped the butterfly and balloon using the Elephants on Parade bundle.
  • I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the oval and sprays.
  • Then, I used dimensionals to adhere the owls, butterfly, balloon, and front sentiment.
  • Finally, I added blue gems to the front and the inside sentiment.
  • With that, I’d finished this coordinated twisted easel card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Have a Peachy day!
Sue

Colors Used:

 

Supplies Used:

 

 

Sale-a-Bration is now live until February 28, 2023!

Here are some SU! videos regarding the FREE items you can earn!  I have to tell you, the first SAB item I earned was the owls stamp set.  So, so, so stinking cute!!!  They are so easy to fussy cut as well.

As always, the joining benefits for joining during Sale-a-Bration are spectacular!  As always, there’s no commitment, so taking advantage of this promotion doesn’t mean a long-term commitment.  If you live in the U.S., and are interested in joining, please contact me at justpeachystamping@gmail.com

Here’s the joining promotion video:

 

If you live in the U.S. and do not already have a demonstrator, I would love the opportunity to serve you.

If you want to place an order, please do so using the host code Y6CTX7D3 when prompted.  Any order for $50 can not only earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration item, but also a product from me! 

If you want to place an order of over $150, (think of the FREE Sale-a-Bration items!) please contact me before placing your order so you can also qualify for STAMPING REWARDS, giving you even more FREE ITEMS!

 

HOST CODE = Y6CTX7D3

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Celebrating Sale-a-Bration for the January Pals’ Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!  This month our blog hop theme is Sale-a-Bration!  We hope you will be inspired by all the beautiful creations the Pals have made for you!  As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment.  You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I used the SAB owl stamp set (earn with a $50 purchase), a piece of window sheet, and the Dainty Flowers DSP (earn with a $50 purchase).  I’ve made two twisted easel cards for you, both of which use the Dainty Flowers DSP.

Here are my twisted easel cards:

 

The above card turned out to be much more involved than. I originally planned.  Therefore, I created a second card for you to see how just trimming and scoring the DSP and cardstock can turn these papers into a beautiful card.  Honestly, the DSP does all the work.

Here’s my second card:

 

There are so many videos for creating a twisted easel card.  The one I saw a few weeks ago incorporated a book binding side, which I really liked.  I can’t for the life of me find the original video I watched, and I am sorry for that problem.

For simplicity purposes, I am including the measurements and directions for the second card on this post.  I’ve already got all the pieces cut for two more twisted easel cards, so I will include in progress pictures for one of them..  Actually, you are getting a sneak preview of my Make My Monday Challenge design team card going live on Monday, 01/16/2023.http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Since this is a fun fold, I will be submitting it to the Creative Creases challenge!

Measurements:

  • Rich Razzelberry cardstock base trimmed to 4-1/4 inches by 11 inches.
  • Score the base along the long side at 5-1/2 and 6-1/2 inches.
  • Next, score the 4-1/2 by 4-1/4 inch rectangle diagonally as shown in the picture below:
  • Please note that this is the inside view.
  • Trim two pieces of DSP to 4-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches. Trim one of the pieces diagonally to use for the back of the standing easel. For the example card, this is the Old Olive piece of DSP.
  • Trim DSP to 7/8 by 4-1/8 inches for the bookbinding on the front.
  • Next, trim a piece of white cardstock for the inside to 4-1/8 by 4-3/8 inches.
  • Finally, trim a piece of DSP for the envelope flap to 6 by 2-1/2 inches.

Assembly:

  • Adhere the bookbinding piece on the inside of the card. The picture below shows the placement of the adhesive for both the bookbinding part and the white cardstock on the inside.
  • I wrapped a piece of Old Olive ribbon around the piece of DSP for the bookbinding section on the front of the card.
  • Adhere the bookbinding piece to the front using dimensionals to allow for the ribbon.
  • Adhere the triangle piece of DSP to the outside of the card as shown below:
  • Adhere the whole rectangle of DSP to the bottom triangle on the outside of the card as shown below:
  • Please note that you only put adhesive on the bottom portion of the triangle. The top half of the DSP should not be adhered.
  • Stamp the sentiment for the front and inside of the card. The front sentiment comes from the Framed Florets stamp set.
  • Crop the sentiments. For the front, I used one of the square dies from the Stylish Shapes die set. The inside sentiment was also cropped using the banners from the Stylish Shapes dies.
  • Add dimensionals on the reverse of the sentiments, especially needed for the inside sentiment.
  • Please note that the angle of the standing easel will depend on the placement of your inside sentiment.
  • TA-DAH! You’ve created a twisted easel fun fold card. This card will fit in a medium SU! envelope.
  • With that, I’d finished this coordinated twisted easel card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop!

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on February 8th, when we will be creating projects for Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Lineup

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  3. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  4. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb …
  5. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  6. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  7. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  8. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  9. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  10. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping 
  11. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  12. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  14. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  15. Lori Webb at Clever Copies
  16. Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
  17. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  18. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping<<<—YOU ARE HERE
  19. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Have a Peachy day!

Sue

 

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Supplies Used:

 

 

Sale-a-Bration is now live until February 28, 2023!

Here are some SU! videos regarding the FREE items you can earn!  I have to tell you, the first SAB item I earned was the owls stamp set.  So, so, so stinking cute!!!  They are so easy to fussy cut as well.

 

As always, the joining benefits for joining during Sale-a-Bration are spectacular!  As always, there’s no commitment, so taking advantage of this promotion doesn’t mean a long-term commitment.  If you live in the U.S., and are interested in joining, please contact me at justpeachystamping@gmail.com

Here’s the joining promotion video:

 

If you live in the U.S. and do not already have a demonstrator, I would love the opportunity to serve you.

If you want to place an order, please do so using the host code Y6CTX7D3 when prompted.  Any order for $50 can not only earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration item, but also a product from me! 

If you want to place an order of over $150, (think of the FREE Sale-a-Bration items!) please contact me before placing your order so you can also qualify for STAMPING REWARDS, giving you even more FREE ITEMS!

 

HOST CODE = Y6CTX7D3

Again, thank you for stopping by my blog. Please take another minute to add a comment. I love reading and responding to your thoughts.

Get a Little Distressed for Cardz 4 Guyz #302

Welcome to the latest Cardz 4 Guyz two-week challenge!  Our host, Jolanda, chose Get a Little Grungy for the theme.  When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to see the cards from the rest of the design team.  I’d love to see you play along and join the gallery!

Here’s my card, for which I used the Rings of Love DSP:

 

 

This whole pack of DSP (designer series paper) is stunning!  It can be earned FREE with a qualifying $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration,  which runs through the end of the month.  At first, I really didn’t think I’d get it.  However, as soon as I saw cards created with these prints, I knew I had to have it!  Just look at the colors and prints in this paper:

RINGS OF LOVE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

 

 

Measurements and Such:

This card came together so quickly and, I think, it falls under the easy-peasy category.

 

  • The Night of Navy base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
  • The tree pattern DSP measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
  • Using the Deckled Rectangle dies, I cropped a piece of Night of Navy and DSP with the second and third largest dies.
  • I also trimmed a piece of the bird pattern DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap. Then, I punched a 1 inch circle from the trees DSP pattern for the envelope seal.
  • The white inside panel is trimmed to 4 by 5-1/4 inches. I cropped the sentiment panel from a scrap of white cardstock., I stamped the sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set in Night of Navy. Then, I cropped it using one of the deckled rectangle dies.

Distressed Look:

  • I specifically used the deckled rectangle dies because 1.) I love them, and 2.) they would fit the theme of distressing.
  • In addition, I outlined all of the pieces on the front of the card using my Stamping Write Markers. I tried not to be careful so that the markers would wind up adding some distress to each piece. I used Soft Suede for the trees DSP. Then, I used Night of Navy for both the cardstock mat and the sentiment panel. Finally, I distressed the birds DSP using Crushed Curry.
  • Next, I adhered the trees DSP to the base and the birds DSP to the Night of Navy mat.
  • Then, I cut three lengths of linen thread and wrapped them around the Night of Navy mat and tied them in a square knot. Since the thread is thin, I was able to use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere it to the trees DSP. I purposely adhered that panel just a bit off-center.
  • I added mini-dimensionals to the back of the sentiment panel and adhered it to the card.
  • The three yellow dots were added to cover an “oops” on the sentiment panel. I didn’t notice the oops until I tried to take a picture, but I wound up with a smudge of blue ink on the sentiment.
  • Finally, I stamped the inside panel with another sentiment from Peaceful Moments: You shouldn’t have, but I am glad you did. I’ve learned the hard way that I need to stamp the sentiment before attaching the inside panel to the base of the card.
  • With that, I’d completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by my blog!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

 

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Supplies Used:

Basic Papercrafting Supplies:

 
The new Holiday Mini-Catalog and Sale-a-Bration are in full swing!!  

Sale-a-Bration runs from July 1 to August 31, 2022.  This means you can earn FREE products for two months!   Take a look at these Sale-a-Bration products!!

FREE WITH A QUALIFYING $50 ORDER:

NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE PRODUCTS WHICH ARE FREE WITH A QUALIFYING $100 ORDER:

The coordinating bundle for the Rings of Love DSP is on page 62:  

RINGED WITH NATURE BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

Here’s a link to the new Holiday Mini-Catalog, which runs through January 4, 2023. 

Click on the following image to open the catalog:

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a demonstrator, I’d be honored to work with you.

Do You Want to Place an Order?

Of course you do, especially since you can earn FREE products with a qualifying purchase!

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 an get your stamping rewards!  Any order over $50 will earn a little surprise from me.

The HOST CODE through August 31, 2022 is W4Q23RT4.

 

Again, thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I appreciate your comments and your time.

Punches and/or Dies for Cardz 4 Galz #175

Welcome to the Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 175.  Lynda chose the theme of using punches and/or dies for this two week challenge.  When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge blog to see what the rest of the design team members created.  Hopefully, you’ll be inspired to play along with us!  Can’t wait to see your creations in our gallery.  

I used a stamp set and coordinating die set from the upcoming Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This promotion starts on July 1, 2022.  I earned both parts of this set with a qualifying order of $50 each piece.  Adorable and fun doesn’t even begin to describe these Hippest Hippos!

Here’s  my card:

 

Isn’t this hippo just fabulous?  I used the stylish shapes dies for the banner and the fish come from the Seas the Day dies, as does the sentiment.  I used the same DIY stencil for the clouds that I used on the Color Throwdown post on Wednesday.  You can see that post, and the directions for creating the clouds, here.  The bird stamp can be found in the Waves of Inspiration set.  Other than that, everything comes from the Hippest Hippos set.  

Measurements:

  • The Tahitian Tide base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches.
  • I used the 2022-2024 In Color 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) for the waves at the bottom of the card. There’s a die in the Hippo die set to crop the waves.
  • Next, I picked a piece of the Parakeet Party In Color DSP for the envelope flap. I trimmed it to 6 inches by 2-1/2 inches.
  • At the same time, I punched a 1 inch circle from the Sweet Sorbet DSP for the envelope seal. After I ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker, I had my finished envelope seal.
  • The life preserver and the water droplets were both cropped from the same In Color DSP pack.
  • I needed a piece of white cardstock for the front, and it measures 4-1/8 inches by 5-3/8 inches. The white cardstock for the inside of the card measures 4 inches by 5-1/4 inches.
  • I cropped the boat from a scrap piece of woodgrain DSP.
  • That’s it for measurements.

What I Did:

  • First, I used Tahitian Tide ink, a blender brush, and the DIY clouds stencil to create the sky for the background of this card. You can find the directions for how I did it here.
  • Then, I stamped the hippo and sentiment in black ink.
  • Next, I colored the hippo using the Smoky Slate light and dark blends markers. I used the light petal pink blend for his mouth.
  • I thought the Sweet Sorbet color would add a pop of brightness to the card, so I used that for the three fish.
  • Then, I did all the cropping I needed at once. I started with the waves. I’m still not 100% sold on the way they came out, but I do have another card started. My mind has been working through different ways to make the waves work better, but I might just have to visit Pinterest.
  • I have a layer of Sweet Sorbet topped by a layer of Starry Sky for the life preserver.
  • Next, I cropped the goggles and snorkle from a scrap of Parakeet Party 6 x 6 In Color DSP.
  • I finished up by cropping the water droplets from Tahitian Tide DSP, the fish, and the sentiment, for which I used the Stylish Shapes die.

Assembly:

  • First, I layered the waves on a piece of Tahitian Tide cardstock, then added dimensionals under the cardstock.
  • Next, I adhered the goggles and snorkle to the hippo and the life preserver to the boat using multipurpose liquid glue.
  • Then, I added dimensionals under the boat and hippo. Thankfully, the snorkle lies on the face of the hippo so I didn’t need to try to get dimensionals under it.
  • However, I did need dimensionals under the droplets. I had to cut mini-dimensionals into little, tiny pieces of dimensionals.
  • HINT: I strongly recommend using scissors with titanium blades so the adhesive doesn’t stick to the scissors. Since I’m left-handed I prefer this pair and this pair, both on Amazon.
  • HINT # 2: I also strongly recommend reverse tweezers for cardmaking. I’ve got 4 pairs (a bit much, I know) and use them on every project. They take a bit to get used to them, but since they stay closed on their own, they are invaluable. You can find the EK Tools reverse tweezers on Amazon here.
  • Then, I tucked two fish into the waves and one so that it would peek out from under the sentiment.
  • Finally, I turned my attention to the sentiment banner. I added a piece of tear and tape to the back of the sentiment so I could easily wrap the Tahitian Tide metallic ribbon around the banner three times. I added dimensionals to the sentiment banner, and adhered it to the card.
  • I haven’t stamped an inside sentiment yet because the front sentiment covers so many occasions. Therefore, I will add the sentiment when I am ready to use the card.
  • With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

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Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

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