Simple Stamping With Shel....Faux Stitching Technique

 

Hey Hey Stampers! 

Today, I have a sympathy card to share with you that I made with a color I seldom use...Gray Granite.  

I used the faux stitching technique ...a super simple technique where you add "stitches" using a white gel pen.  It is super easy to do and adds a bit of interest to your cards.  

I hope you give this technique a try today! 

Here is my card: 

This card has a quiet, masculine feel to it.  

Supplies: 

Cardstock:  Gray Granite and Basic White
DSP: Woven Textures DSP

Dots: Dappled Dots

Adhesives: Tombow, Dimensionals

Dies:  Hearts Dies (retired)

Stamps:  Elements of Text, Happy Little Things

Tools: Paper Trimmer, White Gel Pen

Inks:  Gray Granite

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Front Mat: Gray Granite: 4 x 5 1/4

DSP: Woven Textures: 1 3/4 x 5 1/4

Mat Layer: Basic White: 3x3 1/4

Tag Mat: Gray Granite: 3 1/4 x 1

Tag: Basic White: 3 x 3/4

Large Heart: Gray Granite: 2x2

Small Heart: Basic White: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2

Simple Stamping With Shel- Easy Fun Fold Card with Happy Hibiscus Bundle....

 Today's card is an easy fun fold that will be a "wow" for the recipient!  

Here is my card: 

Here is a look at the inside: 

At first glance it may look a bit intimidating....but I assure you it is super simple! 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies:

Happy Hibiscus Bundle
Spotlight on Nature Dies
Stampin Blends
Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White card stock
Inks:  Memento Black and Daffodil Delight

Embellishment: Gold Thread

Measurements:  

Card Base 1:  Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4 

Card Base 2: Daffodil Delight: 8 1/4 x 4 score  4, 6 1/8

 Flowers and Greeting Tag: Basic White: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Leaves and Tag Mat: Garden Green: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 

Instructions:  

1.  Fold the White card base on the score line and press it flat using a bone folder.  

2.  Using Daffodil Delight ink and a small texture stamp

3.  Die cut the circle from the front of the card (keep it) 

4.  Fold Daffodil card base on the score lines and press it flat using a bone folder. 

5.  Glue the Daffodil card base to the inside back panel of the white card base as shown in the photos.

6.  Fold the card up flat and eyeball where you need to place adhesive on the flap to attach the circle.  

7.  Stamp flowers and greeting, color flowers, and die cut flowers and leaves. 

8.  Decorate and embellish card as desired

It looks like a normal card when closed...

But when opened it is a WOW!

Simple Stampin With Shel: CASEing Tuesday Challenge #506

 

This is my take on this week's CASE-ing Tuesday Sketches.  

Check out page 18 of the Mini Catalog to see a sample card made with this sketch.  

I went a little rogue and added another layer and changed the shape of the focal image and added some embellishments.  

I used Elements of Text, Spotlight on Nature dies, Memorable Blooms, Everyday Happiness, Lost Lagoon Ribbon, Basic White, Smoky Slate and Lost Lagoon card stock.  

SIMPLE STAMPING WITH SHEL....MASCULINE

 Today, I thought I would share a simple masculine card that is very easy to make. 

Here is my card:

For me, masculine cards are not easy, but this one sure is!  

I used masculine colors and the Woven Textures DSP to create this card, which could be for appreciation, a thank you, or a birthday.

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

• Woven Textures DSP
• Early Espresso Card Stock
• Basic White Card Stock
• Crumb Cake Card Stock
• Neutral Sequins
• Lifetime of Love Dies 
• Pattern of Friendship Stamp  
• Spotlight on Nature Dies 
• Adhesives

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Front Mat: Early Espresso: 4 x 5 1/4 

Vertical Banner: Crumb Cake: 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 - flag one end

Horizontal Banner: DSP: 4 x 1 1/4-flag both ends

Large Circle: DSP: 2 3/4"

Small Circle: Basic White: 2 1/4"

Leaves: Early Espresso: 2 cut with Lifetime of Love dies

***THREE *** NEW*** KITS !!!!!!!!!

 THREE new kits released today!!!!  Woot Woot! 

Here is the link to the unboxing video: 

Paper Bouquet Kit: 

And here is the link to the unboxing video: 

Essential Occasions Kit: 

and here is the unboxing video: 

#GDP490.....Delightful Wishes for Global Design Project...

 This week's Global Design Project challenge is a sketch! 

Here is my take on it: 

Card Measurements: Card Base: Lemon Lolly 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4 DSP: 3 x 5 1/2 Mat: Pool Party: 3 x 4 1/4 White Circle: 2 3/4 White Greeting Strip to fit your chosen greeting

Here is the link to the video:

https://youtu.be/dEjuBdO0sDE?si=0CxcHjLtJ-M3_tMr

WEEKLY RECAP- ALL THIS WEEK'S POSTS IN ONE PLACE- EASY WAY TO CATCH UP!

 TODAY IS RECAP DAY.....HERE IS THIS WEEK'S POSTS.  CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO BE TAKEN TO THE POST WITH ALL THE INFO, TUTORIALS, AND VIDEOS. 

SUNDAY MARCH 23:  NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

MONDAY MARCH 24: ARCHED WISHES DUO

TUESDAY MARCH 25:  GLOBAL DESIGN PROJECT CHALLENGE #489

TUESDAY MARCH 25: SNEAK PEEK NEW PRODUCT VIDEOS

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26: PYRAMID ARROW CARD

THURSDAY MARCH 27:  LOVELY GARDEN & PATTERN OF FRIENDSHIP FUN FOLD VIDEO TUTORIAL

Easy Fun Fold Card with Video Tutorial & Printable Tutorial...Lovely Garden with Pattern of Friendship...

 

I am incredibly grateful for your support and in watching my videos.  

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If you have any questions please email me: 

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This is the one I did in the video tutorial and features the Lovely Garden DSP and the Pattern of Friendship stamp set. 

This is the one I did prior to the video with the Mixed Media Floral DSP. 

Here is a top view down through the card:

Here is the link to my printable tutorial with measurements:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19IWXB-aolDHGVR1R0BFXl5PwVihvyCfk/view?usp=sharing

And here is the link to my video tutorial:

Pyramid Arrow Card featuring Mixed Media Florals...

 Today I have a card to share with you that is NOT what I would call simple.  It is a bit fussy, but not overly difficult. But...it is worth the effort!  

It is called a Pyramid Arrow Fold.  

How cool is this freestanding card!  

Here is a side view: 

I chose the AMAZING Mixed Florals Bundle for my card today.  The DSP is the GORGEOUS Everyday Happiness DSP. 

I was poking around online and found a YouTube tutorial that I followed to make my card. 

I am not going to write a tutorial for this card, as you will need to watch the video to be successful. (ask me how I know this-haha)

Here is the link to that video: 

https://youtu.be/qEgpwkUrzZc?si=1T8T7PtfuqKMRTaA

Simple Stamping With Shel- Mixed Media Florals....

Today's card features Mixed Media Florals Stamp from the Online Exclusives and the coordinating Mixed Media Floral DSP.  Here is a look at those products: 

 

And here is my card: 

I love how this GORGEOUS DSP pops against the Boho Blue and Basic Black.  I chose the marker colors from the colors in the DSP so that it all worked well together.

Note: there is a mistake in the tutorial below.  It is NOT Old Olive blends....I used Dark Lemon Lime Twist and then colored over it again with Dark Granny Apple green to get the Garden Green color that matches the DSP. 

Here is a FREE tutorial if you wish to make this card yourself: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wGGyscx1sv-kHwaciMTib8g2wbO3Feb5/view?usp=drive_link

COMING SOON!!!!! New Bundles! New Embellishments! New Ribbon! New DSP! New Scrapbooking! New Ephemera! New Suites!

Grab a coffee and settle in for some sneak peeks of some amazing products coming soon!  Eeeek! I am SO EXCITED!!!!!

#GDP489 Mixed Florals & Storybook Life...

 

This is my take on this week's Global Design Project Challenge.

I added strips of the three colors and embossed it with the Plaid embossing folder.

The colored images are from the Mixed Florals, and the greeting is from Storybook Life.

This week's challenge was using the color combination of Bubble Bath, Soft Seafoam and Lemon Lolly

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#stampwithshel #shelscreativecorner #stampinupcanada #stampinup #GDP489 #mixedfloralsstampset #storybooklifestampset

SIMPLE STAMPING WITH SHEL- BIRTHDAY FUN WITH ARCHED WISHES AND PATTERN OF FRIENDSHIP BUNDLE....

 

Today I am sharing two cards with you that feature new products!  

Both of the products are Online Exclusives...meaning they are not available in any catalog and are available online only while supplies last. 

To check out what Online Exclusives are available right now, go here: 

https://www.stampinup.ca/categories/shop-products/featured-products/online-exclusives

Here are the products: 

This is the fabulous Arched Wishes stamp set....it is one of those sets that coordinate with another bundle.  Here is a look at the coordinating bundle: 

Ok...now on to my cards.  I was in need of a birthday card for our dear friend Peter, so I grabbed these products and came up with a couple of cards....similar yet different: 

Here they are side by side....at first glance it just looks like they are the same but one for a guy and one for a gal.  But take a closer look: 

This first one has a narrower greeting strip and the background was embossed once with the die.

This second one has a wider greeting strip and was double embossed with the die- first horizontally then rotated and embossed vertically!

I recommend all of these products because of:

1. coordination

2. versatility

3.  GREAT  greetings

4.  I use mine ALL THE  TIME! If you use it a lot I believe it is a great investment for my craft room.