Global Design Project GDP 494

Here is my take on this weeks challenge: 

 

Natural Botanicals...Day Two...Simple Stamping...

Welcome to Day Two of my Natural Botanicals showcase.  

For today's card, I have a simple stamping card that is both easy and beautiful. 

Here is my card: 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

• Natural Botanicals stamp
• Wonderful Thoughts stamp
• Wild Wheat ink pad
• Wild Wheat ribbon
• Pretty Peacock ink pad
• Pretty Peacock card stock
• Basic White card stock
• Memento Black ink pad
• Stampin' Blends: Wild Wheat, Pecan Pie, Call Me Clover
• Share What You Love Pearls

Measurements: 

Card Base: Pretty Peacock: 8 1/4 x  5 1/2, score 4 1/8

Focal Layer: Basic White: 3 1/8 x 4 1/8

Inside Mat: Basic White: 3 1/8 x 4 1/8

Scrap for stamping: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Instructions: 

1. Fold the card base on the score line and press it flat using a bone folder. 
2. Add the inside mat. 
3. Using a Wild Wheat ink pad, stamp the detailed leaf image. Color with Wild Wheat Light blend. 
4. Using the white cardstock, stamp the tall leaf in Pretty Peacock ink.  Color with Pretty Peacock (light ) Stampin' Blend. Fussy cut. 
5. On scrap white cardstock, stamp the flower in Memento Black ink.  Color with blends.  Fussy cut. 
6. Add fussy cut pieces to the card front. 
7. Stamp greeting with Pretty Peacock ink. 
8. Embellish with a ribbon bow and pearls. 
   

Here are some alternate ideas using this set to inspire you: 

This was yesterday's post....check it out for free tutorial on how to make this card. 

Come back tomorrow for more fun inspiration. 

Natural Botanicals....Day One...Make Your Own DSP Technique...

 Natural Botanicals #164831

Over the next couple of days, I will showcase the Natural Botanicals stamp set, which is a carryover item in the new 25-26 Annual Catalog. 

This is a reversible stamp set....meaning you can get a solid image using the back side of the stamp and then turn the stamp over and stamp the detail image on top....cool eh!

Here is today's card: 

I used the detailed leaf image to create my own DSP!  

I chose to go rogue and use a non-traditional color,  which I LOVE how it turned out. 

How You Can Make It:

Supplies:

• Natural Botanicals Stamp Set
• Mixed Labels Dies
• Heart Shaped Stamp Set 
• Misty Moonlight Ink Pad
• Misty Moonlight card stock
• Basic White card stock
• Navy Bordered Ribbon
• Basic Rhinestones

Measurements: 

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

Mat Layer: Misty Moonlight: 5 1/4 x 4

Focal Layer: Basic White: 5 x 3 3/4

Tag Mat: Misty Moonlight: 3 1/4 x 2

Tag: Basic White: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4

Instructions: 

1. Fold the card base on the score line and press it flat using a bone folder. 
2. Attach the Misty Moonlight mat layer to the front of the card. 
3. Using Misty Moonlight ink, stamp the detailed leaf image multiple times on the Basic White focal panel to create your own DSP. 
4. Attach the focal layer to the card front. 
5. Stamp the greeting using Misty Moonlight ink on the Basic White tag piece.  
6. Die-cut the greeting and the tag mat. 
7. Layer the tag pieces together and attach to the card front using dimensionals. 
8. Embellish with a ribbon bow and rhinestones.

Here are some alternate ideas to inspire you using this set: 

Come back tomorrow for another card and tutorial using this set!

#GDP493 Global Design Project Challenge

 

Here is this week's challenge: 

And here is my card featuring the Textured Notes Bundle#165556: 

A super simple and quick thank you card.....made easy by this fabulous color challenge and the amazing Textured Notes Bundle!

Everyday Happiness...Five Cards to Inspire You...One Fun Fold!

 Good Morning Stampers! 

Today I am showcasing a Designer Series paper...called Everyday Happiness #166632.  (online exclusive while supplies last, available as of this morning)

I have five cards to share using this DSP, and one is a fun fold! 

Here is a peek at this GORGEOUS DSP: 

Here are my four simple cards: 

These cards feature the Sketched Butterflies Bundle #163492 (on last chance list but available as of this morning)

And here is my fun fold card:

  This is called a Triangular Flap Fold.  This card features the Memorable Blooms Bundle #164816 (on last chance list but available as of this morning)

To make this card:

Start with Lost Lagoon cardstock 11x4 1/4 and score at 5 1/2.  

Mark the front panel at the center point with a pencil - 2 1/8". 

Now cut from the top right corner to the center mark.  Repeat on the opposite side. 

Now you have your Triangular Flap Fold....easy right! 

Now to decorate: 

DSP 4x 5 1/4

Mark the DSP at the center point with a pencil -2".

Now cut from top right corner to the center mark.  Repeat on the opposite side. 

Now you have your base card.

Now for inside card: 

Basic White: 5 1/4 x 8 scored at 4

DSP: 5 x 3 3/4

After you attach the DSP to the front panel, open the card and put it in your paper trimmer.  We need to cut a slit in the front of the card for the triangle flap to fit into. 

Make sure the bottom of the card is on the one inch mark. Next cut from the 1 1/4 to 2 1/2

Now glue this card inside your triangle flap card.  

I added the cut off triangles to decorate the inside of the card where you put your message. 

Stamp and color flowers, die cut and add to front triangle.  

Embellish with pearls and bow.  

GDP 492

 

This is our inspiration from Kayla.  

And here is my card:

Playing with some retired products and followed the texture to a central image theme from Kayla's card. 

Simple Stamping With Shel: Spring Corners Bundle...

 Good Morning, Stampers! 

Today, I am featuring the online exclusive Spring Corners Bundle.  

This is a fun one as it has frame dies and dies that cut out the inverted Daisy image, and corners too!  

Here is a peek at the products: 

And here are my cards:

This first one is fun because I pushed all my layers to the left fold to add interest. 

 The corner greeting is fabulous and the balloons with some popped on top add dimension.  

I love the Bubble Bath and the Basic Black together....they pop!

This next one showcases the inverted die that cuts the daisy in the corner.  

To add interest, I added some hearts with Versamark and embossed them with clear embossing powder.  

The black mat layers showcase the daisies beautifully. 

Here are some alternate samples to inspire you: 

Remember, Online Exclusives are while supplies last.  If you want this fabulous bundle, be sure to order yours today!  

Happy Stamping!

Stamp With Shel- Cards In The Mail and a FREE tutorial...

 

Everyone loves to get happy mail, and I especially love receiving beautiful cards like this! 

This card was designed by Carole Anderson and showcases the beautiful Hand Penned Petals DSP from a couple of years ago.  This is such gorgeous paper! 

She used the Layering Diorama die-cut as a contrasting anchor point for her greeting tag.  LOVE THIS! 

This card layout is a perfect example of how to use up those retired DSP.  You could make a whole stack and simply change up the greetings for different occasions.  You make two cards at a time with this tutorial with zero waste

How You Can Make It:  

Card Base: Pick Color from your DSP: 2@ 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, score 4 1/4

Inside Mat Layer: Basic White: 2@4 x 5 1/4

Front Mat Layer: Basic White:2@ 4 x 5 1/4

DSP: Any double-sided: 2@ 3 3/4 x 5 ( measure across the bottom 2 inches and measure up the side 3 1/2 and mark.  Cut between score lines. Then simply use opposite-patterned pieces on your card for contrast.)

Ribbon: 2 @ 7 inches ( or you can use cardstock to cover the seam as well)

Greeting Tag: Basic White: 2@ shape to fit your greeting

Anchor Tag: Color from DSP: 2@ any shape to layer under your greeting tag

Dots: any to coordinate with your card

SIMPLE STAMPING WITH SHEL- Featuring Wildflower Birthday DSP and Birthday Celebration Bundle...

 

Good Morning, Stampers! 

I am sharing two cards featuring the Wildflower Birthday DSP and the Birthday Celebration bundle for today's creative inspiration. 

Here is a peek at those products:

The Wildflower Birthday 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper is full of designs that are ready to party! You get 10 sheets of double-sided designs, some with party designs, some with all-purpose designs, and some with tags. You also get 2 sheets of ready-to-use die cuts. This paper is perfect for card making, scrapbooking, and other crafting.

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 5 double-sided designs, 2 each of 1 single-sided sheet of die cuts
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Blueberry Bushel, gold, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, Soft Sea Foam

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

And here are my cards: 

This first card looks like it might be a fun fold, but it is not.  I just cut the DSP into triangles so that it looks that way.  The balloons are a die-cut from the DSP pack as well as the tag.  I just stamped a greeting and added a bow to embellish.

This second card features the DSP paired with a pre-printed panel with the cake on it.  SO SIMPLE! I stamped the greeting in Blueberry Bushel ink to match the card base,and fussy cut the greeting. I added a few gold dots to play off the gold foiling on the preprinted card. 

Now, here are some alternate ideas to inspire you: 

Product Showcase: Bee My Valentine & Bee Builder Punch + 12 SAMPLES to inspire you!

 

Today I wanted to inspire you with 12samples featuring the Bee My Valentine stamp set and the Bee Builder Punch.  You can find this carried over in the new 25-26 Annual Catalog on page 99.

Here is a quick peek at these products: 

Here are my cards: 

This first card is a standard card with lots of layers on the front to showcase the dsp and create a fabulous backdrop for the greeting and the bees.  

This second card is a simple fun fold.  I just took a standard card and cut off the top half of the front from top left to bottom right allowing the inside DSP to shine through to the front. So easy and creates an interesting card. 

My third card  is also a fun fold but a little more detailed with more scores and more DSP.  

I just LOVE the bright and happy feel to these cards!

Now here are some alternate projects to inspire you using these products: 

A small gift box....

Check it out ....use the punch to punch out flowers for added interest.....

A window is always a fun way to add interest to your cards!

A 3D wall art frame!

Another small gift box....

How fun are these projects!  Hope you are inspired to get stamping! 😀