Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there! For my cards today I used the Guy Greetings Stamp set and combined it with the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack from the retired Occasions Catalog for a very quick and easy card. For the card above, I stamped the hats with Tip Top Taupe (try saying that a few times!). This is one of …
For weeks, the Butterfly Basics Stamp set and Butterfly Thinlits were not available due to the West Coast Dock strike and then there was a delay getting the container off the ship. As of today, they are now back in stock and can be ordered. It’s a great set to add to your collection. Stampin’ Up! appreciates your patience while these supplies were not available …
I made several of the same type of gift card holders as the one in this post, and here. I just changed the image. For these two cards I used the Get Your Santa On stamp set. I embossed the Basic Black cardstock with the stars embossing folder and then sponged it with White craft ink for the chalk-like look. I colored this one with the …
Do you give out gift cards? If so, then here’s a great gift card holder made with the Envelope Punch Board. I give out quite a few gift cards to family and friends so I’ve been busy making a few, but still have more to make. To make this matchbook gift card holder I cut the card stock at 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored at …
Here’s another Gift Card Holder, this time using the adorable White Christmas Stamp which I also made a matching tag (see here). I love snowmen, unfortunately, they go hand in hand with the cold weather which I don’t like so I’m just going to stick with my stuffed, glass and stamped snowmen. I can display them in the summer and they won’t melt and I …
The White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp is an adorable set with the polar bear, snowman and Merry Christmas banner – love it! Make cards with this set or a quick and easy tag to adorn your gifts. Scroll down for some sweet deals . . . Shop here for Stampin’ Up! Products 24/7. Stamping Supplies White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set$15.95 Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card …
Here’s a card made with the Envelope Punch Board to create a file folder card. The larger banners were die cut with the banner framelits and and the smaller banners were punched with the banner punch (now on sale this week!) I used 5 different stamp sets to create this card and used the banner image from the Choose Happiness stamp set (now on sale until …
Time does fly by – doesn’t it? This summer has been a bit of a whirlwind, visiting different areas of the country and going to a music conference . . . all good, but having fun just means you need to catch up on some work. Then you throw in a little bit of not feeling well for a week with strong headaches and before …
Hi There! Here are a couple of sympathy cards using the Bloom With Hope hostess stamp set. I sponged the one on the left with Wisteria Wonder and So Saffron inks and added rhinestones in the center of the flowers. The one on the right I sponged with Pear Pizzazz and Soft Sky and punched a small circle with Basic Black card stock and added …
Here’s a card we made recently at my Friendship Card Class. I combined the Kinda Eclectic, Choose Happiness and Hardwood stamp sets to create this card – 3 favorite sets of mine. This card has a Blushing Bride card stock for the base and then the Whisper White card stock is folded in half – a little different than the usual card base fold. I …
The new Work of Art stamp set is one set you can let your creative side go wild. You can use it in so many different ways to bring out the Picasso in you! This is a quick and easy 3 x 3 card that I made using the 2014-2016 In Colors again. I added some sequins and a strand from the burlap ribbon. Did you …
I always like to make an extra special card for Mother’s Day so I chose to make this accordion card for my mom and mother-in-law. My dear mom has been through a lot physically – she’s been in the hospital / rehab more than at home the past couple of years. She is the strongest person I know and I admire her. Despite all her ailments …
The Hardwood Stamp is a must have in your stamp supplies. It makes a great background and even a fence. I stamped the inside edge using the vine from the Simply Sketched stamp set. I wanted the vine to be seen so I cut off about 1/2″ from the right side. For the leaves, I used the Little Leaves sizzlit die – retiring at the …
I wanted to make a special card for my daughter’s bridal shower and I knew I wanted a dress so I used the Dress Form Pop N Cuts and Dress Up Framelits for the inside. I also cut a window sheet with the Ovals Framelits for the mirror. Originally I wanted to add a picture of her and her fiance on the ‘table’ but ran out of time! The …
Have you been to the clearance rack lately? The Rain or Shine stamp set is on the clearance rack. I used this stamp to make a card for a friend last year. It’s a cool stamp that can be used for bridal or baby showers, Thinking of You cards, I miss you cards or use it with the rain boots from the Bootiful Occasions stamp set. All …
Have you seen the Gold Sequin Trim in the new catalog? I decided to use it on this anniversary card for my parents who celebrated their 56th anniversary. This was a very special anniversary because my mom was home this year and not in the hospital as she has been the last 2 or 3 years. I framed the gold trim around the top of …
The Occasions Catalog goes live on January 3! Here’s a sneak peak using the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set from the Occasions Catalog and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder from the 2014 Sale-A-Bration Catalog (starts January 28). I was immediately drawn to this set – love the watercolor look without using water! Here’s the same card in another color. I didn’t have a Bermuda Bay ribbon so …
It’s winter time . . . so let it snow! This cute little Center Step Snowman Card Frame was made at my December stamping club. Isn’t he adorable? Check out the Frosted Finishes Embellishment on the hat? Aren’t they gorgeous? (available through January 2, 2014). With the exception of the hat and easel, I cased this snowman from Miriam Cassell’s project at Wrapping Up the Holidays at U …
Here’s a luminary that would look nice with your Christmas décor. Looks great lit with a flameless tealight but it also looks great if it’s not lit. I embossed the vellum with the Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder and used the Labels Framelit Dies for the opening on all 4 sides. I stamped the Smoky Slate card stock with the branch from the Lovely As A Tree …
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE making cards for others–and being able to create with paper and stamps! O what joy! Today is World Card Making Day and what better day to get your stamps out and create something lovely for someone special. I’m a little bit behind in the cards I need to send out so I plan to try to catch up today. Here’s the first one . . . I made this …