Snowfall, Beautiful Blizzard, Thinking of You Card, Stampin' Up! 2018 Holiday Catalog

I wanted to play with the "Snowfall" thinlits dies today and here's the card I came up with.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Balmy Blue card stock.  The focal piece is a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Whisper White that I misted with Balmy Blue ink and 91% rubbing alcohol.  I didn't try to cover the whole card. I wanted some light and darker areas.  I even ended up with a big drop of the ink mixture but a snowflake covered it nicely!  I love it when it works out in my favor!

I die cut the swirl of snowflakes using the silver foil paper.  And I die cut a Dazzling Diamonds card stock using larger snowflake die.

I stamped some snowflakes from the "Beautiful Blizzard" set using Balmy Blue ink. I also stamped one more time on the front of the card before inking up the stamp again.  I stamped the words from the "Beautiful Blizzard" set using Balmy Blue ink.

I used glue dots to hold the swirl in place and I set the larger snowflake in place using a small Dimensional.  I added some rhinestones to the centers of each snowflake and I added three rhinestones to the misted piece. And the card was done!

This was a fun card to make. I LOVE snowflakes!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Dandelion Wishes, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

Today I thought I would finally get that birthday card that I needed last month.  Nothing like dragging my feet.  Though I have been busy with craft fairs and orders from my web store, plus having a nasty cold.  And then there's always the "I didn't need it right away" thing too!! LOL  I would love to just make the cards I need for each month and have them ready.  But I would probably lose them!  I know me WAY too well!!!! LOL

This was a very fun card to make and I love mixing the Highland Heather with the Basic Gray.  

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic Gray card stock.  This card opens at the bottom.  I textured the front using the "Tufted" embossing folder.  This is such a fun folder to play with and it's got such nice deep lines.  I love using it for wedding cards!

I stamped the dandelion image from the "Dandelion Wishes" stamp set on Whisper White card stock.  The person that is getting this card loves the images in that set.  I used Basic Gray ink to stamp it.  I added some Wink of Stella to the ends of the seeds but it doesn't show in the photo.  What would also look nice would be a clear Faceted Gem to the center. I may just add that once I'm done posting.  It would give the dandelion a little more depth than just the Wink of Stella.  I trimmed the Whisper  White card stock to 4" x 2-3/4". 

I cut a piece of Highland Heather 4-1/8" x 2-7/8". Before I taped it to the Whisper White piece, I  die cut the scalloped oval.  I actually remembered to do that this time. I usually do remember it but only after I taped the layers together!!!

The words are from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set using Basic Gray ink on Whisper White card stock.  I die cut it with an oval die and taped it to the scalloped oval. 

I set the dandelion panel in place using Dimensionals and I taped the top part of the oval layers to the bottom corner of the focal image. I added a couple of Dimensionals, one to the bottom and one to the right, just for balance.  I added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the inside and the card was done.

I want to make some wedding and anniversary cards using the "Tufted" embossing folder.

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Beautiful Bouquet, Tuffed Embossing Folder, Petal Promenade DSP, Wedding Card

Today I got to play with the new "Tuffed" embossing folder. I think I played with it once already, but I make so many cards I can't remember!  I just think it's pretty and I am glad I got to play with it.  I had found a card on Pinterest and thought I would try to recreate it.  I can not find that card to link to it.  My card is pretty similar.

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. I textured the front with the "Tufted" embossing folder.  

I cut a piece of the "Petal Promenade" Designer Series Paper (DSP) 5-1/2" x 2-1/2".  I cut a layer behind it using Powder Pink card stock. It was cut 5-1/2" x  2-3/4".  

I die cut a stitched circle using Blushing Bride card stock. I wanted that circle to be a little darker than the Powder Pink.  I used a smaller circle on the center and die cut them both at the same time. I used some old Washi tape to hold the dies together so I could cut them.  I set the ring in place on the card using Dimensional pieces.

I used a smaller stitched circle die to cut the words.  The words are from the "Beautiful Bouquet" set. I stamped them using black Memento ink.  I set the words in place using Dimensionals.  Make sure you don't place them where the ring meets the word circle.  In the original card the words were down on the circle around the 5 o'clock mark instead of the 10 o'clock mark that I have mine at.  I didn't like the words so close to the white, it kind of blended in.  Moving them to the DSP made them stand out better.  I did leave some space under the words for some rhinestones or pearls. I have not put them on yet because I have not made up my mind what I want there.

It was a pretty quick and simple card to make. 

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Love What You Do, Share What You Love, Birthday Card

Today's card is a quick and easy one.  Really!!  It's got some layers to it to make it look more complicated but it's easy.\

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Rich Razzleberry.  This card opens on the right.  

I cut a piece of Crumb Cake card stock 3-3/4" x 5". On top of that is a 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" piece of Basic Black card stock. 

I cut the floral piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) 3-1/2" x 2-3/8".  The DSP is from the "Share What You Love" 12" x 12" pack.  Also in that pack is the striped DSP that I cut 3-1/2" x 2-1/4".  I cut that piece a little longer so I could overlap.  I taped the Rich Razzleberry ribbon over the "seam" where the DSP pieces meet.  I taped the edges in back with transparent tape and I used snail to tape the layers together. Those layers were taped to the card base.

I die cut a Rich Razzleberry scalloped oval.  I stamped the flower image from the "Love What You Do" set using black Memento ink.  I colored the petals in using the Rich Razzleberry marker. I die cut it using an oval die cut.  I taped the ovals together and set them in place using Dimenisonals.  

The words are from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set. I punched them out using the "Classic  Label" punch. I set them in place using Dimensionals.  I added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the inside and the card was done.

Just a lot of layers but easy.  I thought it was a fun card to make.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Better Together, Share What You Love, Birthday Card

Today I made a quick and simple birthday card.  I need to use this layout to make some more birthday cards and use up some of my pretty floral retired Designer Series Paper (DSP).  It would be great to use them up and make quick cards at the same time.

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Mint Macaron. On top of that is a 5-1/8" x 2-1/8" piece of Mossy Meadow card stock.  The DSP is from the "Share What You Love" 12" x 12" paper pack. I cut that piece 5" x 2".  I taped those layers together and then I taped them to the card base.

I stamped the words from the "Better Together" set using Mossy Meadow ink on Whisper White card stock. I die cut a Mossy Meadow scalloped circle and tape the two circled together. I used Dimensionals to set the circle layers in place.

I used three "Glitter Enamel Dots" on the bottom of the circles.  It needed a little jazzing up but I wanted to keep it clean and simple.  It's clean, simple and pretty!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Floral Frames, Southern Serenade, Birthday Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

Today's card was fun to put together. It's full of greenery!!

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Rich Razzleberry card stock.  This card opens at the bottom.

On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of "Share What You Love" 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I taped that on top of the card base.

I die cut the flowery circle image from the "Foliage Frame" Framelit dies using Mossy Meadow card stock.

I die cut 2 of each of the leafy images in the set using Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow card stock.  I didn't use all of the pieces but I tried to fit in as many as I could but yet didn't want it too look too crowded.

I stamped the words from the "Southern Serenade" set on Whisper White card stock using Merry Merlot ink.  I die cut it with the second largest stitched circle.  I also die cut a Rich Razzleberry scalloped circle. I taped it to the Whisper White piece.  I added Dimensionals to the back.  Before I set it in place, I took a piece of the gold thread and wrapped it around my fingers a few times and taped it onto the Mossy Meadow flowery circle. Once the word piece was added the card was done.

I thought it was a very quick and easy card to make. I do like how the green just pops off the DSP.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Floral Frames, Wedding Card, 2018-2010 Stampin' Up! Catalog

I suppose this could be an anniversary card too but while I was making it I was thinking wedding.

This was a fun card to make too.  The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. The card stock was cut on the 8-1/2" side.  This card opens on the right side.  On top of the  card base is a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of pink glitter paper.

I cut the rectangle flower image from the "Petal Promenade" 12" x 12" paper pack.  I trimmed the rectangle to measure 4-1/2" x 3-1/4".  The sides needed trimming more than the top and bottom.  I've seen many cards using these pre-printed rectangles and it doesn't look like they were trimmed.  All I can think of is the card must be larger than a half-sheet of card stock. I look at how symmetrical the card looks and don't understand how they did it without trimming.  I didn't have time to figure out what was done, so I just trimmed it and I think it looks just fine.  Once the center thing was added you don't see anything odd or off.

After trimming up the pre-printed piece, I cut a gold foil layer 3-3/8" x 4-5/8".  I taped the gold foil layer to the pre-printed piece.  I taped that to the glittered piece, I did add a little glue because I don't think tape sticks all that well to glitter paper.  And then I taped those layers to the card base.

I die cut the flowered circle piece from the "Floral Frames" bundle. 

I stamped the words from the "Floral Frames" set using Mossy Meadow ink. I die cut them using the second largest stitched circle die.  

I die cut a Mossy Meadow scalloped circle to fit behind the stitched circle and I taped the circles together.  I taped those two to the foil flowered circle.  I set that in place using Dimensionals and that was it. 

I think it's a very lovely, pretty and colorful wedding card.

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Floral Frames, Foliage Frames, Wedding Card

Today I created another wedding card. I had just gotten the "Floral Frames" bundle and thought I would make a wedding card with it.  I really wanted to use the glitter paper on this card but I struggled with it at first but after playing with the pieces I came up with what you see here.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  The card stock was cut in half on the 8-1/2" side. This card opens at the bottom.

I die cut the circle piece, a couple of flower pieces and the fern looking pieces.  Both of the flower pieces needed some work. One was a cluster of three which I ended up cutting one flower from it and the other was a set of two, which I cut one flower from.  I ended up with four flowers all together. I cut two fern images and two - three petal leaves.

The center of the large circle piece was solid so I took a 2" circle punch and punched away the center. It turns out the center is just a little larger than 2" so I had to punch pieces off around it to make the majority of it all go away.  I glued this piece in place on a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock.  

I stamped the words that were in the "Floral Frames" set using black Memento ink.

I added the flowers in place using Dimensionals.  I added a little glue to the fern pieces and the three petal pieces and set them in place.  

I added pearls to the center of each flower.  And for the final touch, I tied the "Polka Dot Tulle" ribbon around the card and tied a bow in the front. I added a glue dot just under the bow knot to keep it in place.  I added the panel to the card base using Dimensionals and the card was done. 

I do like how this card turned out. I think it's got the sparkle I was looking for and the elegant look of a wedding card.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Abstract Impressions, Fall Thank You Card

I was looking for a fall card to make. I wanted something with the pretty oranges of fall. I REALLY wanted to use the "Abstract Impressions" set but I thought it looked mostly like a spring or summer flower card.  But with the darker colors I think it looks pretty fallish! I found one on Pinterest that I thought I could work into a fall color.  You can see that card here.  

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. On top of that is a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of Mango Melody card stock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Mango Melody 6" x 6" Decorative Series Paper (DSP) from the Brights pack.  

I set a 3-1/2" x 4" piece of velum on top of the DSP.  I took a piece of ribbon and taped the ends to the back of the Mango Melody and DSP layer.  I tied a piece of ribbon and made a knot.

I cut a piece of Mango Melody measuring 2-1/2" x 3".  The Whisper White piece is cut 2-3/8" x 2-7/8".  I stamped the thicker leaves using Pear Pizzazz ink. I stamped the thinner leaves using Old Olive.  The flowers were stamped using Crushed Curry ink and the highlights on the flowers were stamped using Mango Melody.  I taped that onto the Mango Melody piece and I set the layers in place using Dimensionals. 

The words are from the "Abstract Impressions" set and I stamped them on a 3/4" x 3" piece of Whisper White card stock.  I set them in place with Dimensionals and that was it.

This was a fun card to make and I'm glad it turned out to be more of a warm fall card.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Love What You Do, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card, 2018 - 2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

"Love What You Do" was one of the first sets I saw appear on the internet when the pre-order came out. I LOVED what I saw and knew I was going to have that set.  I did get the set (obviously) and I have played with it a lot. I find it fun to color, especially these flowers. I have not played with the smaller flowers on a stem yet. I think I should give that a try before I put this set away.  Today I played with the leaf, an image I hadn't tried yet!

I found this card on Pinterest. I did change the words and the background color of the tiny flowers. I think the on the original card the color is Grapefruit Grove. I did not buy the in-colors this time around. It was just not in my budget.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  I cut it on the 8-1/2" side.  This card is folded at the top and opens from the bottom.

I cut a 2" x 4-1/4" piece of Basic Black card stock and a 1-7/8" x 4-1/4" piece of the "Share What You Love" Specialty Designer Series Paper (SDSP).  I taped those two pieces together.

I stamped the flower and I stamped the little flowers around it. Those were stamped using Mango Melody stamped off once.  The leaves were stamped using Old Olive ink.  I die cut the flower image using the second largest stitched oval die.  Then I die cut a Basic Black scalloped oval to fit the stitched oval. I taped those two layers together. 

The words are from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set. I stamped them using black Memento ink.  

I set the ovals in place using Dimensionals but keep them away from the top and the bottom so your oval doesn't lay funny.   And that as it.  It's a super quick and easy card to make.  Oh and I thought it was a fun card to make.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Varied Vases, Touches of Texture, Birthday Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

I really liked the layout of this card. I liked the circle behind the vase and the flowers bunched together to fit in the vase. You can see the original card here.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Fresh Fig. I chose that color because I have a lot of it on hand. It must be a color I don't use too often!

I stamped the dots from the "Touches of Texture" set using Smoky Slate ink. 

I stamped the flowers from the "Varied Vases" I actually bent the stems to have them all meet at one point so it would give the illusion of them all fitting in the vase. I colored the flowers using the Flirty Flamingo marker. I also took one of the flower images from the set and inked it up with Flirty Flamingo and stamped off once and then stamped it on the circle. I forgot to stamp off once on the left side. See how much darker those flower are?  UGH!!! LOL  I stamped the leaves using black Memento ink and then I colored them using the Pear Pizzazz marker.  Then I die cut them out using the Stitched Circles dies. It's the second smallest die in the pack.

I stamped the vase using Smoky Slate ink. I punched it out and then I ended up fussy cutting around it. I didn't want all that white showing around it. I taped the top of the vase to the flowers. Then I set the whole piece in place using Dimensionals.  

I stamped the words from the "Varied Vases" set and punched them out using the "Classic Label" punch. I added Dimensionals to the right side and tape on the top left side and set it in place on the card. I made sure the left tip was just under the vase. I really liked that look on the original card. 

I added some rhinestones to the flowers and around the background because I thought it looked a bit blah.  And after I did that I REALLY liked the look of the card!

It was fun to make and I really like the layout.  Too bad about not stamping off on the flowers!!! LOL

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Abstract Impressions, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

Isn't this a sweet looking card?  I think it would be great as an anniversary, wedding or get well card too.  I found it on Pinterest. It's easy to make and fun. I didn't have the colors that were used in the original card so I used what I had. Meaning that I don't have a lot of the ribbons and accents. I did find some ribbon that I had bought at Walmart because it was cheap and I thought it would match the Pool Party color, and it did.

The directions for this card are to draw a circle using one of the circle die cuts.  I used the third largest one.  I lightly traced around the circle with a pencil.  I later erased all the pencil marks with a kneadable art gum eraser. If you don't have one of those I highly recommend you get one. They remove pencil marks without marring the paper or the image.  They pick the graphite off the paper and do not leave a mark.

I used the new "Abstract Impressions" set to make this card. I stamped the flower using Pool Party ink, stamped off once. I went around the circle starting at the top center and working each side. You want to work both sides so by the time you get towards the bottom (or where you're going to add your ribbon) you can fudge with the flowers and squish them together to fill in the circle. Mine somehow worked out that I was able to get all the flowers in without having to overlap them.  Next I took the center part of the flower and stamped it directly from the ink pad to the image. The leaves were stamped using Granny Apple Green stamped off once.  I wasn't sure I was going to like the card because the original card was SO pretty.  But once I got it all stamped, I did like what I saw.  

I stamped the words from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set using black Memento ink.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. This card opens from the right.  On top of that is a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of the metallic foil paper. If you look at the bottom right corner you can kind of see a reflection. In person it's REALLY pretty.  

Next I taped the stamped Whisper White piece in place. Then I added rhinestones to the center of each flower.  I tied the bow and added a 3" piece of the tiny sequin ribbon. I folded the ribbon in half and stuck it to the bow using a glue dot. Then I added the bow with another glue dot and the card was done.  

I think it's a very pretty card and I'm happy with the color I used.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Love What You Do, Beautiful Boutique, Share What You Love, Birthday Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

Have you ever run across a some Designer Series Paper (DSP) or in this case Specialty Designer Series Paper (SDSP) and didn't know what do to with it, so you just never play with it?  Many times I will find one design in the pack that I don't care for or have a clue what to do with it.  in the "Share What You Love" SDSP this is the piece that I had no idea what to do with.  While surfing the net I ran across a card that used the SDSP and I was thrilled!!  I found a way to use it and I also liked the looks of it.

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  This piece is cut in half on the 8-1/2" side. This card opens from the bottom. 

I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic Black card stock to create a layer that helps the SDSP stand out more.  The original card

did not have the layer.  And on top of the Basic Black piece is a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of the SDSP.  

Next I wrapped some white Baker's twine around the card twice and tied a bow off to the right side.

The doily from the "Pearlized Doilies" pack. I turned the doily over because the pearly side was too shiny for this card. I set it in place using tiny glue dots.

I stamped the flower image from the "Love What You Do" set. I colored the flowers in using a Blender Pen and Cajun Craze ink. I didn't have the Grapefruit Grove markers or ink pad so the next closet color was a light muted Cajun Craze.  I like it, the colors are from the same family so they blend well together.  I die cut the second largest stitched circle and I set it in place over the doily using Dimensionals.  I think this was the most difficult part of the card.  Best tip here is to flip the image over and look where it is most centered then turn it over and set it in place.  Straighten out your bow and the card is done.

I liked how it turned out and I am still thrilled to have used up a piece of that SDSP that I found most difficult.  Now it makes me want to find some of the other DSP sheets that I have never used and work with this layout to create some fun cards and use up some retired papers.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Healing Hugs, Get Well Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

This is one of the stamp sets I have mixed feeling about. I often wonder why I bought it. The flower is not the easiest to work with but I do like the words in the set.  That must be why I bought it, for the words. So I thought today that I would try to play with it and see what I get!  I'm not thrilled with it. I will have to look on Pinterest for something fun and eye catching.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Early Espresso that I die cut the scalloped circle from before taping it to the card base. And the top layer is a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Crushed Curry that was textured using the "Layered Leaves" embossing folder.

I stamped the flower using Crushed Curry ink and then I sponged on some Mango Melody on the edges. I think I should have used Pumpkin Pie ink instead, it would have stood out better. The Whisper White piece is cut 2-5/8" x 2-3/8". The Early Espresso layer was cut 2-3/4" x 2-1/2".  

I stamped the words from the "Healing Hugs" set using Early Espresso ink. I die cut them with the circle dies. I set the flower and the word piece in place on the card front using Dimensionals. I added a few rhinestones and the card was done.  It was a pretty quick card to make but I need to find something that is more eye catching using this set.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Love What You Do, You're Inspiring, Birthday Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

I had made a card a couple of weeks ago and I lost the focal piece. I had cut the Whisper White piece, added the Designer Series Paper (DSP) and even wrapped the black Baker's twine around it and tied a know.  Then I went on to do some other things and when I got back to my workroom I couldn't find the piece I had created so I could stamp on it.  That card I am referring to can be seen here.  Anyway, today while I was putting some stamp sets away on my messy worktable I ran across that ready to stamp piece and this is what I did with it.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Gorgeous Grape card stock.  On top of that is a piece of Whisper White card stock that was cut 3-1/2" x 4-3/4".  A 1/2" x 4-3/4" piece of Highland Heather DSP was added to the left. Along the edge of the DSP I tied a piece of black Baker's twine.  

I stamped the flowers image from the "Love What You Do" set using black Memento ink. I colored them with the Highland Heather marker. I colored in the flowers and then using the same marker I just colored over the bottoms of the flowers and a bit on the inside of some of the top petals.  Coloring over the same color darkened the color just enough to give it a shadow look.  

The words are from the "You're Inspiring" set. I stamped them using black Memento ink.  I taped the focal piece to the card base and I added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the inside and the card was done!!  Quick and fun!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda 

Artistic Impressions, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card, 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog

I was about to put the "Abstract Impressions" set back on my shelf (really, I was really going to put things away!!! LOL) and an idea came for a card.  And yes, this is what I imagined it to be!!!

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  This card opens on the left.

Next I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Flirty Flamingo card stock. And on top of that is a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White.  I scored the Whisper White piece at 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/2". I wrapped a piece of the retired Flirty Flamingo ribbon and taped it to the back of the card stock. No point in going all the way around, no one is going to see it with the layers.  I added a strip of ribbon separately to make the knotted bow thing.  

I stamped the words from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set using Old Olive ink.  I stamped the flower from the "Abstract Impressions" set using Flirty Flamingo and Calypso Coral ink. I also stamped the leaves using Old Olive ink. I did have to fussy cut them out.  I die cut the circles and the scalloped circles behind them.

I taped those layers together. I taped the leaves behind the circle. I was originally planning on taping them to the front of the flower but it looked too funny.  But somehow adding it behind the circle seemed to make more sense.

I added the words circle to the card front using Dimensionals. And then I taped the small circle with the leaves attached to the word circle.  

The large layers were all taped together and that was it.  I thought it was a very quick card to make and I also thought that maybe I might buy a spool of a current ribbon!!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Abstract Impressions, Birthday Card, Stampin' Up! 2018-2019 Catalog

I'm still working on some fun flower cards before the flowers become leaves and then snowflakes!!! Not that fall and winter will stop me from making flower cards. The problem will be that I will pick too many fall and winter stamp sets and have to play with them till they retire!!  

This was a very fun and easy card to make.  I love playing with the "Abstract Impressions" set. 

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. I cut the card stock on the short side at 4-1/4".  This card opens at the bottom.

Next I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Flirty Flamingo. I chose Flirty Flamingo because I had run across some retired ribbon and thought I should use it.  I have SO much retired ribbon. Now to make your card with all current items, find a ribbon you have that is not retired and work from there.

I took a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White card stock and embossed it using the "Layered Leaves" embossing folder.  I cut a 2-3/8" x 3-5/8" piece of Whisper White. I stamped the flowers using Flirty Flamingo ink. Then I stamped the flower highlights using Calypso Coral ink.  I stamped the stems using Granny Apple Green and Old Olive for the second set of stems.  I cut a 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" piece of Flirty Flamingo card stock and taped it to the stamped image piece. I tied the ribbon around the layers and then I set it aside.

I die cut the flower border that is part of the "Abstract Impressions" bundle, called "Springtime Impressions" thinlits.  I used the double sided sticky sheets to add the card stock and then die cut them. It makes it a lot easier to stick them to the background.  After affixing the Flirty Flamingo flower image to the embossed leaves, I taped the base layers together.

The words are from the "Beautiful Bouquet" set. I stamped them on Whisper White using Old Olive ink. I die cut them with the oval die. I also die cut a scalloped oval for the layer under the words. I taped the two layers together and set the words in place below the image using Dimensionals and glue dots. Snail will work too but I had some glue dots left over from the Paper Pumpkin set so I thought I should use them instead of hoard them. If you hoard things like that too long they will lose their stickiness and then you have nothing. Use it or lose it comes to mind here. I'm trying not to hoard so many things. That's the best way to end up with a lot of retired things!! Lesson learned.

I added some Wink of Stella to the flowers. Click on the photo for a closer view. I believe it does show up on some of the flowers.  And for the final touch I added some pearls and the card was done! 

This would also make a great get well card.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Dandelion Wishes, Beautiful Bouquet, Birthday Card

As summer is drawing to a close, I am finding myself using stamp sets that are summery.  The winter Stampin' Up! catalog will be available to order from soon and then it will be fall and winter stuff.  So, today I thought I would play with the "Dandelion Wishes" set.  I made a super easy card with it too!

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. The layer on top is a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of Night of Navy. 

I textured a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Whisper White card stock using the "Layered Leaves" embossing folder. I taped a 2" x 5-1/8" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Best Route" 12" x 12" paper pack. Now if I were smart, I would have cut that DSP 2-1/8" then I could have cut the embossed piece in half and would have been able to make two cards.  But I didn't, so I taped the DSP to the bottom of the embossed piece. I then taped that piece to the Night of Navy piece and those layers were taped to the card base.

Next I cut a 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" piece of Whisper White card stock and stamped the dandelions on it from the "Dandelion Wishes" set. I stamped them using Night of Navy ink. I forgot to mention that I was using Night of Navy ink because it was the closest in color to the Blueberry Bushel DSP. I did not buy any of the in colors this time around.  To get the works, card stock, ink, inkers and markers it will run around $80 and it just wasn't in my budget. Plus after looking at what was left from the recently retired in colors I decided that I could manage without the new colors.  So far so good.  I cut a 3" x 3" piece of Night of Navy for the layer behind the dandelions image.  I sponged in some Night of Navy ink in the center of each dandelion. I taped the Whisper White layer to the Night of Navy layer and I set it in place on the card front using Dimensionals.

The words are from the "Beautiful Bouquet" set. I stamped them on Whisper White card stock using Night of Navy ink. Now once again had I been smart, I would have cut that scalloped oval from the 3" x 3" square.  But I didn't!!  But I did have scraps left so I didn't have to take a new sheet to cut these pieces from. I taped the ovals together and set them in place using Dimensionals on the left side of the oval (on the back) and snail tape on the right side.  And the card was done. Such a fun card!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,

Wanda

Waterfront, Itty Bitty Greetings, Sympathy Card

I was looking at my "Waterfront" stamp set and thinking I should pull it off the shelf and use it. I have WAY too many stamp sets that I REALLY like and it's difficult to do them all justice.  And the sad thing is that the holiday occasions catalog ordering is just around the corner! I'm going to try to be more selective. I know it will be easier on my pocketbook if I do!!

This was a very fun card. I do so love playing with this set.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  On top of that is a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of "Twinkle Twinkle" Designer Series Paper (DSP).  

The image was stamped on a 3" x 4-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock. The layer behind it is a 3-1/8" x 4-3/8" piece of Tranquil Tide card stock.  

I stamped the mountains first using Crumb Cake ink. Then I stamped the trees using Tranquil Tide ink. I took my Early Espresso marker and darkened in the trunks. Then I stamped the grassy looking area using Pear Pizzazz. The water was stamped using Balmy Blue ink.  And that was it for the images. I taped the Tranquil Tide card stock and Whisper White card stock together and wrapped some linen thread around it three times and tied a knot.  I set it in place using Dimensionals.

I cut a 1/2" strip of Crumb Cake card stock. I cut that strip 3-5/8" long. I snipped the ends to give it a ribbon look. I taped it to the front of the card. The piece of Crumb Cake that was left over measured 1-1/8" long. I stamped the words using the "Itty Bitty Greetings" set.  I set those words in place on the card front using Dimensionals.

I thought it was a fun and quick card to make. And I do like how it turned out.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Dandelion Wishes, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

Today's card was quick and fun to make.  

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Pacific Point card stock. On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic Black card stock. And on top of that is a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Whisper White card stock.

I cut a 4-1/4" x 3" piece of scrap card stock.  I set it on top of the Whisper White piece and lightly traced a line around it using a pencil.  I will erase the lines later with a kneadable eraser. If you don't have one of those, I highly recommend you go to your local craft store and get one. They can be formed to a nice point or just left as they are. I remove the eraser from my mechanical pencils and take a piece of the eraser and form it into a cone and put it in the end of the pencil.  They are a must. They do not ruin your paper, they only remove the graphite.

I took my piece and stamped the image from the "Dandelion Wishes" set. Then I stamped the words from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set.  I set the 4-1/4" x 3" piece of scrap card stock back on the Whisper White piece and I traced around it using my Pacific Point marker.  

Next I took a sponge dauber and sponged Pacific Point ink in the center of each dandelion.  You may want to let the card sit for a few minutes before you erase the pencil marks so the marker doesn't smear.  In the meantime you can tape all the layers together and add a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the inside.  Once you erase the lines you are done!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda