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.
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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.
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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 back to the Cardz 4 Guyz biweekly challenge. Our host for challenge #333, Melanie, chose spooky, or scary, or birds for the theme. The sky is the limit with these three options! When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to see the rest of the projects from the other design team members. As always, I’m blown away by the creativity and individuality when interpreting the challenges. We’d love to have you play along, so please upload your creations to our gallery.
I combined some new and some retired products for my “spooky” card, although I don’t really think it is spooky or scary.
Here’s my card:
Honestly, I just kept staring at the papers I have left from my Them Bones paper share. I was completely lost until I started looking at sketch challenges and found the Try Stampin’ on Tuesday’s challenge # 628. Once I had that sketch, everything else just fell into place rather quickly. I always love to participate in the TSOT challenges, and have been honored to have been picked as one of the top three a number of times the latest of which you can find here.
Here’s the sketch:
Measurements:
The Starry Sky base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
Trim a piece of the Them Bones DSP (designer series paper) to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
Trim a coordinating piece of DSP to 1-1/4 by 5-3/8 inches for the left panel.
The mat for the rectangle DSP piece measures 2-3/8 by 4 inches.
I trimmed the smaller, matted DSP according to the section of the pattern on the DSP. See the image below:
I’ve already used the Trick or Treat panel, and you can see that card here
I cropped a deckled circle from white cardstock for stamping.
The sentiment banner is the smallest deckled rectangle die.
I punched a 1-inch circle from a piece of 6 x 6 InColor DSP for the envelope flap.
Stamping & Assembly:
Stamp the skeleton heads from Cutest Halloween on the white cardstock in Smoky Slate ink.
Stamp the face using Starry Sky ink.
Crop the deckled circle. Outline the circle with a Smoky Slate Stamping Write Marker.
Use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the DSP pieces.
Wrap Starry Sky and white baker’s twine around the DSP and adhere in the back using tear & tape.
Add dimensionals to the back of the circle and adhere to the front of the card.
After cleaning a piece of Starry Sky cardstock using your embossing buddy, stamp the sentiment, from a Banner Year stamp set, using VersaMark ink.
Cover with embossing powder and heat set using your heat tool.
Stamping a couple of cobwebs from the Banner Year stamp set in Starry Sky ink.
Crop using a deckled rectangle die.
Finishing the Inside and the Envelope:
I used the letters from the Letters for You retired stamp set in Starry Sky ink. There are some stamp and die sets with which I will not part, and this is one of them.
I stamped the spiders and webs from the Banner Year stamp set in Smoky Slate ink
Finally, I stamped more spiders and webs on the envelope flap and on the front of the card.
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
The current online exclusives will be updated with new products available to customers on November 6, 2023. Demonstrators are able to pre-order and one of the products I already purchased is the Fluffiest Friends bundle. I can not begin to tell you how stinking cute these critters are!!! I’ll be playing with these this coming weekend and will share as soon as I get it done. Oh! My! Glory! So, so, so cute!!!
Of course, you can see for yourself if you join now! Especially since there’s currently a joining bonus promotion!
Welcome to my blog! Today’s cards use the Try Stampin’ on Tuesday 622 sketch. For both cards, I used the All About Autumn Suite Collection found in Stampin’ UP!’s new September – December (2023) mini catalog. This suite is gorgeous! I’m so glad I purchased it when I had the opportunity during the pre-order period for demonstrators..
The Moody Mauve base measures4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 to create a tent card.
The Early Espresso base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
All the DSP patterns come from the Autumn 6 x 6 DSP packs. The DSP for both cards measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
HINT: For the diagonal stipes, it is much easier to just trim two strips of the DSP measuring 1/2 inch wide by 6 inches a long. Adhere them with liquid glue on the DSP background, then trim the overhanging edges.
i trimmed 2 pieces of DSP to 6 inches by 2-1/2 inches for the Very Vanilla envelope flaps.
The inside Very Vanilla panels measure 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
I used the Stylish Shapes dies for the background pieces behind the sentiment and the banners.
The sentiments are stamped in Early Espresso and cropped using the Autumn dies, as are the branches. I did add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment blocks to adhere them to the front of the card.
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!
