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Featured Stamper- Pamela and May Paper Pumpkin -Exploring In Color...

Today I have a treat for you!  

Pam has shared some beautiful alternative cards she made using the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit called Exploring In Color.  

Check out her gorgeous cards: 

I love the embossed window panel....so simple but adds such depth and dimension. 

Here she used the Online Exclusive die set called Radiating stitches to create a frame for her "painting"!

Here she used the Grove dies to create her scene! 

Once again the radiating stitches dies with dimensional under the center panel for added dimension. 

 And again the grove dies!

Thanks so much for sharing Pam!  I am sure that there is some CASING going to happen with these beautiful cards!

Featured Product and Showcase Stamper- a Two-fer!

 Good Morning Stampers!  Happy Wednesday! 

Today I am showcasing the Gorgeous Garden stand-alone die set found on page 164 of the catalog. This set is truly G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! 

Here is a look at the set: 

And here is a sample card by Stampin' Up!:

Check out how this beautiful die does all the work for you.....just glue it on a card base or DSP and voila! 

Now, my featured stamper today is Melanie....and she has provided us with a bunch of GORGEOUS samples using these two Gorgeous Garden by Stampin' Up! dies.  Here are Melanie's cards:

card designed by Melanie- images © Stampin' Up! ®

card designed by Melanie- images © Stampin' Up! ®

card designed by Melanie- images © Stampin' Up! ®

card designed by Melanie- images © Stampin' Up! ®

card designed by Melanie- images © Stampin' Up! ®

card designed by Melanie- images © Stampin' Up! ®

Thanks so much, Melanie for sharing your gorgeous cards!  

Now...before we go.....did you know that there are sixteen stand-alone (do not coordinate with a specific stamp set) dies in this catalog?  Grab your catalog and check these out:

• Basic Borders #155558
• Cracker & Treat Box #159182
• Brilliant Backgrounds #161591
• Delightful Doily Hybrid #161286
• Deckled Rectangles #159173
• Dots and Spots #159164
• Give It a Whirl #154336
• Gorgeous Garden #161283
• Nested Essentials #161597
• Paper Florist #161284
• Patchwork Pieces #161592
• Petal Patterns #161596
• Stitched With Whimsey #155314
• Stylish Shapes #159183
• Tailor Made Tags #155563
• Wanted To Say #161594

You do not want to overlook these incredible and versatile stand-alone dies!

Enamel Effects Technique featuring Little Dreamers Bundle

 

Looking for a new technique to try? I’ve got you covered! Grab some Enamel Effects Basics, and the adorable Little Dreamers Bundle and see how easy it is to create this project, using these fun products! For this card, the stars were stamped in Azure Afternoon ink on Azure Afternoon Cardstock for the card base. Next, a shaker window was created with die-cut Basic White Cardstock, Window Sheet, and Foam Adhesive Strips. Next, to create the shaker bits, smear a bit of Gold Enamel Effects Basics on Basic White Cardstock with a Palette Knife, let it dry, and then die-cut dozens of tiny stars. Next, Attach the shaker to the card front.  Next, stamp and die-cut the squirrel and the shooting star image. Next, color the squirrel and net with Pecan Pie and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. Next, color the star with Enamel Effects Basics and use a Water Painter dipped in Enamel Effects Basics to lightly color the tail of the shooting star. Next, Attach the squirrel and shooting star to the card front. Don't you just love how this card turned out! With all the gold stars it needs no further embellishment! Here is a close-up of the Little Dreamers Bundle:  And here are some alternate samples:

Sipping Lemonade on a Sunny Day......Weekend Challenge......

I apologize....I am a day late posting my weekend challenge cards.  

Let's just say that yesterday.....was a day!  On Friday I put out my final Weekend Challenge....and it was a hard one.....here is the challenge: 

Carole took on the challenge again....and said she "had to go to the archives" to find all the pieces of this crafty puzzle.  Here is her card:

 What I love:

1.  First and foremost Carole's determination each and every week to complete the challenge.

2.  This card is amazing....I love how she chose a big heart and die-cut it sideways....adds so much interest!

3.  The DSP creates a perfect backdrop and a "road" for her car

4.  It makes me wish I was sitting in an Adirondack chair sipping lemonade and eating apples on a sunny day...........oh wait...........I will be when I am on vacation next week- ha ha!  

Seriously great take on this difficult challenge Carole- well done!

Note that this is the last weekend challenge....we are taking a break for the summer and weekend challenges will return the first of September. 

Cheerful Daisies Bundle .....a fun fold!

Good Morning Stampers!  

Today I have a super easy, super cute fun fold for you that showcases our gorgeous designer series papers! It is called a W-V Fold. 

The two parts of the card base form a W and a V....lol!

I chose the Cheerful Daisies bundle and the coordinating embellishments and papers for my card. 

Here is a look at the inside: 

Here is the bundle found on page 111:

And here are some alternate samples made with this bundle to showcase its versatility: 

How You Can Make It:

Supplies: 

Basic White card stock

Garden Green card stock

Garden Green ink pad

Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blend

Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Cheerful Daisies Bundle

Paper Trimmer

SCEM die-cutting machine

Adhesive Back Solid Gems

Fresh as A Daisy Designer Series Paper

Measurements: 

Card Base One: Basic White: 5 1/2 X 11 score at 1 3/4, 3 1/2, 5 1/4, 7

Card Base Two: Basic White: 6 x 3 score at 3 

Card Liner Mat: Garden Green: 33/4 x 5 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 3 x 5 (I used a scrap instead of cutting full sheet)

Card Base Two Mats: Garden Green: 2@2 3/4 x 2 3/4

Card Base Two DSP: 2@2 5/8 x 2 5/8

Card Base One DSP: 1@1 1/2 x 5 1/4

Tag Mat: Garden Green: 5/8 x 2 3/4

Tag: Basic White: 1/2 x 2 1/2

Scrap for die-cutting daisies and leaves

Instructions:

1. Fold card base one starting at small end mountain, valley, mountain, valley- will look like a w from the end. Burnish flat with a bone folder
2. Fold the card base two in half and burnish flat. 
3. Add a mat and card liner to the inside of the card.
4. Add DSP to the front panel of card base one. 
5. Add DSP to mat layers and then add to card base two. 
6. Now dry fit your card bases for the position. 
7. Add adhesive and glue the two card bases together as shown in photos. 
8. Die cut daisies and leaves with coordinating dies. 
9. Assemble daisies and add to the card front with Dimensionals and Multipurpose Liquid Glue. 
10. Add a stamped greeting on the tag to the mat and then to the card front. 
11. Embellish with gems.

Weekend Challenge...

 

Bird's Eye View

 Check out this super fun stamp set called Bird's Eye View.  

It is found on page 48 of the Annual Catalog.  

Here is a close-up of the stamps: 

And here are some alternate samples: 

This is the card ↑ is where I got the inspiration for my card 😉

How You Can Make It:

Supplies:

Bird's Eye View stamp set

Nested Essentials Dies

Basic White card stock

Boho Blue card stock

Tinsel Gems

Misty Moonlight Inner Braid Ribbon

In Color DSP Stack

Adhesives- Tombow, Dimensionals, Tear N Tape

Paper snips

SCEM Machine

Memento Black Ink

Bone Folder

Stampin Blend Markers

Measurements:

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

DSP 4 x 5 1/4

Ribbon:  5 1/4 "

Background Mat: Boho Blue: 5x3

Focal Panel: Basic White:4 1/2 x 2 1/2 

Basic White for stamping:4 x 4 1/4

Tag Mat:  Boho Blue:  3 x 5/8

Tag: Basic White: 2 1/2 x 3/8

Instructions:

1. Fold the card base on the score line and then burnish it flat with a bone folder.
2. Add the DSP to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
3. Add the ribbon to the DSP using Tear N Tape.
4. Stamp the branch on the Basic White focal panel using Memento Black ink.
5. Stamp the greeting on the tag using Memento Black ink. 
6. Stamp the bird and leaf images on Basic White using Memento Black ink. 
7. Fussy cut the images. 
8. Color the images with Stampin Blends of your choice (I used Lemon Lolly, Boho Blue, Pumpkin Pie, and Parakeet Party)
9. Layer the focal image onto the Boho Blue mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. 
10. Attach to the card front
11. Add Dimensional to the back of the birds and 3 leaves. 
12. Add leaves and birds to the card front
13. Layer the greeting tag onto the mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. 
14. Add Dimensionals to the back and add to the card front
15. Embellish with Tinsel Gems.

Easter Bunny with Sentimental Park for baby....

 Today it is a super quick and easy card for baby!  

It has been a minute since I have made a baby card, as quite frankly I do not need many.  

Here is a spring-like card that is a snap to make! My card features the Easter Bunny stamp set paired with the Sentimental Park stamp set! 

We all need to remember when making a card we do not have to stick with just one stamp set/bundle.  Mix and match what you have and expand your card-making!

Here is a look at the Easter Bunny: 

Here are alternate ideas:

Here is a look at the Sentimental Park: 

Here are alternate ideas:

How You Can Make It

Supplies:

Easter Bunny stamp set

Sentimental Park stamp set

Lemon Lolly card stock 

Basic White card stock

Memento Black ink pad

Lemon Lolly ink pad

Stampin' Blend markers

Tinsel Gems Four Pack

Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

Tombow

Dimensionals

Paper Snips

Measurements:

Card Base: Lemon Lolly: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Inside Mat: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4 

Focal Image: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5 

Stamping: Basic White scrap

Instructions:

1. Fold the card base on the score line and burnish it flat with a bone folder. 
2. Add a Basic White liner to the inside of the card with Tombow. 
3. Stamp the crosshatch image from the Sentimental Park stamp set on the Basic White focal image to create a background using a Lemon Lolly ink pad. 
4. Stamp the greeting using Memento Black ink. 
5. Stamp the butterfly and bunny images in Memento Black ink. 
6. Color the images as desired using Stampin' Blends.
7. Fussy cut the images. 
8. Add images to the card front using Dimensionals. 
9. Embellish with dots and a ribbon bow.