Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 225. Our host and fearless leader, Caz, picked National Bee Day 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 National Bee Day card:
I’m so glad this Bee My Valentine stamp set and punch carried over. While it is a Valentine’s Day set, it’s also versatile.
I also posted a Cardz 4 Guyz design team card using this layout. You can see that post here.
Measurements:
Trim a piece of Basic Black cardstock to 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, score at 4-1/4 inches.
Trim a piece of Crushed Curry 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
Next, trim a piece of the same DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
While I could just leave this card for my husband on the counter or coffee bar, I want to mail it. Everyone loves getting mail, right? Therefore, I punched a Crushed Curry heart from scrap DSP for the envelope flap.
Trim a piece of black and white DSP to 3 by 1-1/2 inches. Then cut the piece in half diagonally to get the two triangles.
After running a piece of black cardstock through the Cut & Emboss machine using an embossing folder of your choice, crop it using a deckled rectangle die.
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 5-1/4 by 4 inches for the inside panel of the card.
Use a piece of scrap white cardstock for the sentiment, wings, and antenna stamp.
You will also need a scrap piece(s) of Crushed Curry cardstock for the bees.
Stamping, Punching, Assembly:
Stamp the stripes and face on Crushed Curry cardstock using Momento Tuxedo Black ink three times.
HINT: You will make better use of your scraps if you stamp a bee on either end of the scrap and punch them out. Make sure to leave enough room in the center of the scrap to stamp and punch out the third bee.
Stamp two sets of wings and antennae on scrap white cardstock and punch out.
I also punched a set of wings from vellum cardstock just as an added touch. It’s optional, though.
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together.
Adhere the wings, vellum, and antenna pieces using glue dots.
Add dimensionals under one bee for the outside. The bee on the inside was adhered using multipurpose liquid glue..
After stamping your sentiment, crop it out with a deckled rectangle die and add dimensionals on the back so it will straddle the baker’s twine.
Wrap some baker’s twine around the black embossed cardstock and adhere the ends in the back with tape.
Next, I tied a bow on the front with another piece of twine and cut the ends to size.
Add dimensionals to the back to the embossed black cardstock to accommodate the twine.
Adhere the Crushed Curry cardstock to the base of the card.
Adhere the black and white DSP triangles to opposite corners.
Stamp your sentiment on the inside and adhere to the base of the card.
Using the dotted stamp from the Bee My Valentine stamp set, stamp it across the bottom of the envelope using Tuxedo Black ink.
Stamp the wings and antennae on the front of the envelope.
Adhere the body of the bee in place.
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
While I like so much of the new format of the Stampin” UP! annual catalog, I really miss having the DSP all in one place at the back of the catalog. In addition, I find that I need to know what DSP is currently available in the online exclusives. Therefore, I created a spreadsheet for all the current DSP. I broke it up into sections for the 6 x 6 inch, 12 x 12 inch, and the online exclusive DSP and I got it all on one page. The font is small, but I left the doc as a Excel doc so you can download it and change the size if you want.
What’s just as exciting as the new 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog? That would be the new kits now available. They are fabulous, but I must get the one with the adorable dogs ASAP after it comes back in stock!
Take a look at these all-inclusive kits! All you need to add is a pair of snips/scissors and an acrylic block for stamping.
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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.
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Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge! Our host for challenge #347, Dawn, chose Stars &/or Stripes 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!
Thing #1’s challenge requirement on the Double Trouble Challenge #166 is to use things that are unmatched or from my “stash or trash”. I chose “stash”. Since I need to resupply my “stash” of thank you cards at work, that’s what I created for these challenges.
This DSP (designer series paper) retired on May 1, 2023, and the Starry Sky color retired on May 1, 2024. I still love this DSP and the Starry Sky/Gray Granite color combination. Sadly, I don’t have much of the DSP left. The Gray Granite ribbon is also retired. The last time I used this paper, I stamped and cropped the leaf sprays and had them stashed in the same envelope as the Nature’s Prints dies. This stamp set and coordinating die set also retired on May 1, 2024. Since everything is retired, or stamped and cropped already, I think I’ve really used stuff from my stash.
I thought I would be able to enter this card into the Tuesday Morning Sketches to go along with the Double Trouble Challenge, but I missed a layer of angled paper. However, out of the four cards, this is my favorite.
Here’s the sketch for TSOT 646:
Things to Know:
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the DSP pieces of paper, and to the cardstock.
I added dimensionals under the sentiment banners and the Starry Sky cropped leaf sprays.
In addition to using DSP for each envelope flap, I stamped a partial leaf spray on the bottom, right-hand corner of the front of the envelopes.
I also punched four 1-inch circles of DSP for the envelope seals. After running them through my XYRON create-a-sticker, I put one seal in each envelope.
After running white cardstock through my Cut & Emboss machine using the Ferns 3D embossing folder, I trimmed each to size.
While I like so much of the new format of the Stampin” UP! annual catalog, I really miss having the DSP all in one place at the back of the catalog. In addition, I find that I need to know what DSP is currently available in the online exclusives. Therefore, I created a spreadsheet for all the current DSP. I broke it up into sections for the 6 x 6 inch, 12 x 12 inch, and the online exclusive DSP and I got it all on one page. The font is small, but I left the doc as a Excel doc so you can download it and change the size if you want.
What’s just as exciting as the new 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog? That would be the new kits now available. They are fabulous, but I must get the one with the adorable dogs ASAP after it comes back in stock!
Take a look at these all-inclusive kits! All you need to add is a pair of snips/scissors and an acrylic block for stamping.
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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:
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 224. Our host, Pamela picked Celebrations (baby, graduation, Mother’s Day, etc) 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 celebrations fun fold anniversary card:
The layout for the front of this card meets the Try a Sketch on Tuesday (TSOT) challenge # 645.
Since it evolved into a fun fold, I will also be adding it to the gallery for the Creative Creases challenge.
Basically, this card started out as a regular fold anniversary card. However, the person who ordered the card wanted to emphasize that it’s his parents’ 40th anniversary. Therefore, I added the inside flap. Truly, if you can create a regular fold card, you can do this added flap card.
Measurements:
The Pebbled Path base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
The Pebbled Path flap part measures 4-1./2 by 4 inches, scored at 1/2 inch.
I used the Nature’s Sweetness 12 x 12 DSP (designer series paper) for all parts of the card.
The script background measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
Next, I cut a piece of the splattered DSP to 4 by 4 inches. Then I traced out a partial circle from the corner of the DSP and trimmed it down.
HINT: If you don’t have a handy dandy tool, you can use trace a bowl for the size you need, then trim it down.
The splatter DSP for the inside flap measures 3-3/4 inches square.
I trimmed a piece of white cardstock to the same 3-3/4 inches square for the inside sentiment part of the card.
The gold and white DSP on the inside of the card measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
Finally, I trimmed a piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap. Then, I punched a 1-inch circle from the splatter DSP for my envelope seal and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker.
That’s it for the measurements.
Stamping, Heat Embossing, & Assembly:
After wiping down a scrap of white cardstock for the front sentiment, the floral spray and the piece for the inside sentiment using my embossing buddy, I stamped the all the pieces using VersaMark ink.
Then, I covered each with gold embossing powder and heat set it using my heat tool.
Next, I cropped the floral spray using the Lovely & Sweet coordinating die set.
Then, I trimmed the front sentiment down and cut it so it formed the banner end.
I added dimensionals to the sentiment banner and the floral spray to adhere them to the front of the card.
The “40” was cropped using the retired, but still well used, die set for the large numbers.
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the DSP and cardstock pieces.
Make sure that you add the inside flap to the inside of the card before you adhere the gold and white DSP to the inside.
I wanted the very inside to be covered by the flap, which explains why that white cardstock is off-center.
I stamped another floral spray from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set on the inside white cardstock.
Finally, I added three gold pearls to the top, right-hand corner of the card.
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Everyone loves new products, and there are some very special new products in the 2024 – 2025 catalog!
I already have some of these products since demonstrators were able to pre-order, especially all of the new InColor 2-24 – 2026 products. However, here are some of my must-haves on my wish list:
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.
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The Garden Green base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches.
After dry-embossing a piece of Garden Green cardstock using the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder, trim it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches. Burnish the fold lines using a bone folder.
HINT: Before you adhere this piece of embossed cardstock down, make sure the lettering is right-side up. It’s faint, but will be noticeable if you get it upside down. Trust me.
The pink and white daisy DSP (designer series paper) from the Fresh as a Daisy DSP is part of a 4 x 12 inch strip of one of the DSP pages. When trimmed, it measures 4 by 3-1/4 inches.
The Crushed Curry DSP for the front measures 5-3/8 by 2 inches. Trim another piece of this DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
Punch a 1-inch circle using a scrap of the Garden Green 6 x 6 inch DSP for the envelope seal and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker machine.
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card.
Cropping, & Stamping, & Assembly:
Amazingly, I didn’t use any dimensionals on this card. Therefore, all the pieces are adhered using multipurpose liquid glue.
When you burnish your Garden Green cardstock base, do so to create a mountain fold. In other words, burnish so that the fold turns inward towards the inside.
Adhere the dry-embossed cardstock to the center of the front of the base.
Adhere the Crushed Curry DSP following the TSOT #644 challenge banner as a guide.
Next, adhere the Bubble Bath daisy DSP to the front layers.
I used leftover pieces of Garden Green and white cardstock to crop out the two layers of daisies and the sentiment banner.
Crop the two layers of the daisy from the Cheerful Daisy die set. I outlined both pieces using a Crushed Curry marker just to give the layers a bit of dimension.
I used the Crushed Curry inkpad and a blending brush to very lightly blend a center on each daisy piece. This is optional since the majority of it will be covered by the sentiment.
Using your embossing buddy from the embossing additions tool kit, rub down your leftover piece of Garden Green cardstock.
Stamp the sentiment from the Happy & Heartfelt stamp set using VersaMark ink.
Add white embossing powder and heat set using your heat tool.
Crop the sentiment using the second smallest Countryside Corners die set.
I outlined the sentiment piece using a Garden Green marker. It’s barely noticeable, but it finishes off the banner.
Stamp the inside sentiment in Garden Green ink.
Adhere the white cardstock to the inside of the card.
With that, you’ve created this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
It seems like forever since I’ve created a card for the TSOT #643 challenge, but I’ve always enjoyed playing with the sketches from the challenge. Therefore, I’m happy to share my A Little Latte card with you. This is the first time I’ve played with this suite of products, and it will definitely not be the last!
First, here’s a look at the sketch:
Here’s the card I created for this challenge:
What do I love about this suite? Let me count the ways – I love iced coffee, the color combinations and DSP are fabulous, the stamps are each wonderful (especially the coffee ring stamp), and the dies fit images on the DSP.
Here’s a close-up look at the suite:
Measurements:
The Early Espresso bae measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
After embossing a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock using the distressed brick 3D embossing folder, trim it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
HINT: Make sure you use the embossing folder before you trim the cardstock. If you don’t, your measurements will be off because of the deep embossing.
The Very Vanilla for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
Trim a piece of the DSP (designer series paper) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
Punch a 1-inch circle of the DSP for the envelope seal, and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker using the back side of the DSP.
Assembly:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces of the card together.
Using the coordinating die, crop three of the bird’s eye view coffee cups from the DSP.
Outline the cups using an Early Espresso Stamping Write marker.
Add dimensionals to the back of the coffee cups.
Wrap a piece of the Pecan Pie center stripe ribbon around the embossed cardstock and tie it in a knot.
Adhere the embossed cardstock to the base.
Stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso ink and crop it using a Nested Essentials die.
Adhere the coffee cups and sentiment to the cardstock.
Add three adhesiive backed swirled dots in the corner of the cardstock.
Stamp the inside sentiment in Lost Lagoon.
Stamp the coffee rings, double stamping as needed.
Adhere the Very Vanilla cardstock to the inside of the card.
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
I’ve already ordered some of these products and have more on the way. I can’t wait to start playing with them! Take a look at just some of the new products available!
I love the script used for these sentiments. I’ve used the birthday one, and it fits so well on a landscape 5-1/2 by 4-1/4 inch card! You can see that card here.
The Drizzling Droplets stamp needs to be used ASAP! Isn’t it gorgeous?
This suite would be suitable for masculine or feminine cards, and I can’t wait to get my creative mojo flowing with the whole suite.
Shopping in the current mini-catalog is a wonderful way to shop!
Click on the image/link below to browse and download the mini-catalog!
Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping! I’m using a brand new online exclusive stamp set and die bundle that will go live to customers on November 6, 2023. Stampin’ UP! demonstrators are able to pre-order, and that’s exactly what I did as soon as I saw this set.
Here’s my Fluffiest Friends card:
How stinking cute is that cat?!?! He’s just one of FIVE stinking cute critters in this new set, and I can not wait to use the rest of them!
For this card, I combined the Try Stampin’ on Tuesday # 628 and Thing 1 and Thing 3 for the Double Trouble Challenge # 150. The Thing 1 challenge is to use florals, but no patterned paper. I am hoping that means no floral patterned paper. The inside of the card has florals but no patterned paper, so that counts, right?
Here are the challenge banners:
If this sketch looks familiar, I used it for a card I posted last week. You can see that card here
Since I am entering the Double Trouble challenge, and have insects on my card, I can also post to The Crafters’ Cafe. One day I will figure out how to get the following two images to show up next to each other in a blog post.
Measurements:
The Starry Sky base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
The white cardstock mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches. I did crop the deckled focal circle from the mat, and no one will ever know. I outlined the deckled circle using a Starry Sky marker.
I also trimmed a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card.
Trim a piece of the Parakeet Party 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 5-1/4 by 4 inches.
Punch a 1-inch circle for the envelope seal from the Parakeet Party DSP. Run it through a XYRON create-a-sticker to create the seal.
The Starry Sky 6 x 6 inch DSP measures 1-1/4 by 5-1/4 inches.
Trim another piece of the Starry Sky DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
The yellow DSP (Soft Saffron, which is retired, but any yellow will work) is trimmed to 2-7/8 by 4-1/4 inches. I outlined the yellow DSP using a Starry Sky marker to help it pop off the bright green.
I used scraps for the cat and the sentiment panel.
Stamping, Coloring, & Assembly:
After stamping the cat using Momento Tuxedo Black ink, I colored him using the Smoky Slate blends combo.
I used light the Polished Pink blend for his ears and nose.
After coloring the cat, I used a black Stamping Write marker to outline his facial features.
I stamped the little bees and flowers (on both the outside and the inside) using Tuxedo Black ink.
Since I didn’t want anything to bleed, I used Parakeet Party and Starry Sky Stamping Write markers to color the flowers. The center of the flowers and the bees are Daffodil Delight.
The three DSP pieces are adhered to the white cardstock mat using multipurpose liquid glue, as is the white cardstock circle.
Next, I wrapped some Parakeet Party bakers’ twine around the white mat of the card five times. The ends are adhered in the back using tear & tape.
After adding dimensionals to the back of the cat, I adhered that in the center of deckled circle mat.
Then, I used my embossing buddy to wipe down the scrap of Starry Sky cardstock. Using VersaMark ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set.
Cover the VersaMark with white embossing powder and heat set uning your heat tool.
Next, crop the sentiment using a banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment so that it straddles the bakers’ tiwne, and adhere it to the front of the card.
The inside sentiment comes from the In Your Words stamp set. I used Starry Sky ink for the sentiment.
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
I really love how the gray cat pops off the rest of the bright colors. I’m definitely using this color combination again!
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!
