Special Reason, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Mother's Day Card

Today I thought I would play with the "Special Reason" and "Stylish Stems" stamp set and Framelits dies.  Though, come to think of it, I didn't use the stamp set.  I was going to make this a birthday card and the "Special Reason" set did have a nice birthday words that would fit in that space, but I thought I should make a Mother's Day card instead and those words came from the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" set.

This was a fun card to make and very easy.

I used a folded half-sheet of Sweet Sugarplum card stock. Then a 5-1/4" x 4" piece of "Falling in Love" Decorative Series Paper (DSP) was taped in place.  Then I cut a  3" x 4" piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and I die cut the flower on the upper portion of that piece.

Next I cut a strip of Sweet Sugarplum 3" x 1/2" and taped it in place across the Very Vanilla piece.  See the photo for placement.  It's not directly in the center of the open area, it's  a bit above that.

I stamped the words using Tip Top Taupe ink and the Mother's day wishes from the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" set. I punched it out with the "Classic Label" punch.  I set it in place on the Sweet Sugarplum strip using Dimensionals.  I tied a piece of Linen thread around the Very Vanilla piece and set that panel in place using Dimensionals.

I added some sequins I had that were left over from a Paper Pumpkin kit and it was done!  Cute card, huh?  You can see the original one here.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Flourishing Phrases, Flourish Thinlits, Thank You Card

Today I was in need of a thank you card and as I was looking at the cards that popped up on Pinterest, this one caught my eye.  You can see the original card here.  I did change it a little but not much.  The changes I made were to add a smaller lacy flower die inside the top right stamped flower and to add a leaf to it as well.  Oh and I did change the base of the card.  The original base is Whisper White.  I used the Sweet Sugarplum cardstock and then a layer of Whisper White that was cut 4" x 5-1/4".  The only reason I changed that was because I didn't notice it until I was ready to assemble the card.  But it's okay, I think it's pretty either way.

This was a fun and simple card to make.  I took a folded half-sheet of Sweet Sugarplum for the base of the card.  Then I added a layer of Whisper White that was cut 4" x 5-1/4".  I stamped the flowers using Sweet Sugarplum ink, but first I stamped off once.  I did that for all three flowers.  Then I die cut the flowers using Sweet Sugarplum cardstock.  The leaves were die cut using Emerald Envy card stock.  And the lacy strip at the bottom was die cut using Sweet Sugarplum cardstock.

I taped the flowers in place at their centers only.  Then I added the dots to the middle.  They are the "White Perfect Accents" dots that I colored with a light pink Sharpie marker.  

I glued the lacy strip at the bottom and then stamped the words on.  After that I added the ribbon.  For my ribbon, I cut a length of ribbon and taped the ends to the back.  You can tie it all the way around if you like.  I don't think you save a whole lot of ribbon doing it the way I did but if you were doing a bunch for a swap, I'm sure you would be saving then.  But for one card, I kind of doubt you save much.  But I don't do it to save on ribbon.  I do it because I like to add the knot separately.  That way I can slide it to the exact spot I want it to be!  Once I got the knot tied on I taped the piece to the base of the card.  I added a piece of Whisper White to the inside and it was done.  It was a fun card to make and simple enough to do too, plus I LOVE the colors!!!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

So In Love, Falling in Love, Wedding Card, Anniversary Card

I found this gem on Pinterest and I just had to make it.  I LOVE the "So in Love" stamp set and matching die. I love almost any set that has a matching die!! LOL  But this card allowed me to use up more of my "Falling in Love" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  You can see the Pinterest post here.  

It's a pretty simple card to make too.  The base of my card is a folded half sheet of Sahara Sand.  Though I think the original card maybe Tip Top Taupe.  Either way, it's pretty. Then I cut a piece of Sweet Sugarplum cardstock to 4" x 5-1/4".   

Next I die cut the lacy looking flower piece from the "So Detailed" Thinlits.  What's nice about this one is there is a lip that is die cut so you can add your tape there and stick it to your card. So what I did was I taped up my die cut piece and set it in place on the edge of the 1-3/4" x 5-1/4" piece of the "Falling in Love" DSP.  Then I taped the rest of the DSP and set that in place on the Sweet Sugarplum cardstock.  I added a ribbon to hide where the two pieces meet.  Then I taped that whole piece onto my card base.

I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and stamped the words from the "So in Love" set.  I used Tip Top Taupe ink.  I had used Sahara Sand ink but it was too light.  Then I die cut the oval out using the "Stitched Shapes" dies.  

I stamped off the Sweet Sugarplum ink twice using the flower image and then stamped on my Very Vanilla oval.  Then I added the little bud images and again stamping off twice.  I stamped the leaves using Tip Top Taupe ink.  I set the oval in place using Dimensionals.  And that was it.  I told you it was easy!!!

It can be used for a wedding or an anniversary.  So versatile.  Now I need to find more cards to use up my "Falling in Love" DSP.  I still have an unopened package!!!  I'm on a quest to use up my stuff before it retires!  The DSP is retiring as well as the stamp set.  I will be adding them to my web store sometime in the near future.  This was a fun card to make and I just LOVE the colors.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Beautiful You, Mother's Day Card

While at Terri's Technique Tuesday last week, I took a photo of a card on one of her display boards that I just HAD to make.  The only change I made to it was the wording.  The original card had the words "Life may not be the party we had hoped for but while we're here we might as well dance".  They were stamped directly onto the soon to retire "Falling in Love" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  

The quarter piece of paper doily in the corner is also retiring.  The Rhinestones are retiring but will appear in the catalog again but not in the long strips, only as single rhinestones.  I like that, I don't often use a strip of rhinestones or pearls.  Plus it's not that difficult to line a few up if you need them in a line.  I'm just glad they are still keeping them in the catalog.  They add so much to a card.

So to make this card, I used a folded half sheet of Sahara Sand cardstock.  Then I added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of the "Falling in Love" DSP.  Then I stamped the dancing lady from the "Beautiful You" set using black Memento ink.  Next I added the quarter doily.  I used the vanilla colored side.

I took my Blushing Bride marker and colored in the dress. I colored in the hat using the Sahara Sand marker.  

I printed out the words on my computer and die cut them with the ovals.  The scalloped oval is a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock.  I set it in place using Dimensionals.

And for the final touch I added 3 rhinestones and the card was done!  SO simple, very quick, and a lovely Mother's Day card. I may make some more and make them into birthday cards.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda  

Nailed It, Father's Day Card

Here's a fun card I made.  I SO love the "Nailed It" set and the "Build It" Framelits. 

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Delightful Dijon.

The Very Vanilla layer is 3-1/2" x 4-5/8".  On top of that is a piece of 4-1/8 x 3".  The decorative paper is cut 4" x 2-7/8". The decorative paper is from the "Urban Underground" Decorative Series Paper Pack (DSP).   

The words were stamped using the images from the "Nailed It" set.  The ink used there is Basic Gray.  I set a layer of Basic Gray card stock behind it and I had to fussy cut it.  I taped it in place and then trimmed up the Basic Gray.  That piece was set in place using Dimensionals.

The tools on the DSP were made using the "Build It" Framelits and silver foil paper.  I set the smaller ones in place using tape and the wrench was set in place using Dimensionals.  

I also added a screw head "Urban Underground" embellishment.  Those are SO darn cute.

This is a super simple and quick Father's Day!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

March 2017 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card, Mother's Day

I didn't use my March 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit the way it was intended to be used.  I didn't have any use for the muslin bunny bags.  So I went out on the net in search of some alternative ideas for the kit.  There sure are a LOT of other uses for the set. I was amazed.  

I found this fun card by doing a search on Pinterest. You can see the original card here. 

I did have to fussy cut the Very Vanilla outer part of the flower.  

The ink used here is "Sweet Sugarplum". The base of the card is Very Vanilla.

The words are from the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" set.

This was a fun, quick and simple card to make.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Swirly Bird, Timeless Texture, Gorgeous Grunge, Father's Day Card

I found this fun card while surfing the net.  I just couldn't help myself, I just HAD to make it.  Isn't this just a fun card? I found it here. 

To make this card you will need a folded half-sheet of Emerald Envy.  You need to cut it on the short side.  I cut the front panel in half.  Then I cut a Crushed Curry piece 5" x 3-3/4" and a Whisper White piece cut 4-3/4" x 3-1/2".  

I stamped the center part of the tractor using the "Gorgeous Grunge" set, then the rest of the tractor parts were added.  The wheels are from the "Swirly Bird" set.  

After the wheels were stamped, I punched out two different size circles for the hubs of the wheels. And then two bolts were added to the center of each wheel.

The words are from the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" set.  I thought this would be a perfect "Father's Day" card.

Isn't it fun?

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Best Birds, Birthday Card, Pop-up Technique

And here is another Pop-up Technique swap card I received last month.  This card was made by Tanya.  I do not have the Best Birds set or matching dies.  I do like the bird, I have played with it a little but again, I can't have all the sets, it's not in my budget plus my workroom is getting pretty full! I never thought I could fill it up, but I managed!

This is a fun and easy technique.  You can read how to do it here.

I love how Tanya has the bird inside floating on the branch. You can't see it because I'm not good at taking photos!!  But when you open the card it gives the illusion of the bird landing on the branch. Pretty amazing!!

I do recommend you give this simple technique a try.  Soon you will be wanting to make a ton of floating cards!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today,

Wanda

Floating Pop-up Card Technique, Falling Flowers, May Flowers Framelits, Birthday Card

Here is a fun card I received in the "Floating Pop-up" technique swap last month.  I had it sitting on my worktable waiting to be added to my blog, but I had so many other things going on that it kept getting pushed back.

This card was made by Julie.  She used Peek-a-Boo Peach for the base of the card.  A folded half-sheet.  Then she added a layer of Flirty Flamingo cut 4" x 5-1/4".   Then she added a piece of the in colors 12" x 12" decorative paper pack.  The polka dots are so darn cute.

Next she die cut a scalloped square of Flirty Flamingo.  On top of that she glued the flower that was die cut from Dazzling Diamonds cardstcok.  The hearts in the corners are actually pieces from inside that die cut flower.  Pretty cool, huh?  

The inside of the card was decorated using the "Falling Flowers" set.

The instructions for this card can be found here.

These are very fun to make and a fun surprise for the one who receives the card!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Moon Baby, Baby Card, 2017 Occasions Catalog

I don't usually buy baby stamp sets.  I find I don't use them enough to justify buying them.  But this set was just too darn cute to pass up. I fell in love with the baby sleeping on the moon image and that is what sold me on the set.  I made a card using that image back in January.  You can see that card here.  There's several other images in the set yet to be used.  I plan on trying them all out!  Lucky you!!! LOL  The stamps (wood mount) fit in the container like a puzzle!  I have to only take one out at a time so I remember how to put them back in.  

I was snooping around at Clair Daly's site and I found this fun baby card to make. I used different colored paper because I didn't have what she used.  But it's okay, this is a boy or girl card.  You can see the original card here.  

I used the green paper from the "Blossoms and Bliss" decorative 12" x 12" pack. I cut that paper 4" x 5-1/4".  Then I stamped the baby onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock that was 2" wide by "very long" so I could punch and then trim it to  4-1/4".  While my stamp pad was still dirty, I inked it up again and stamped the image on a scrap piece of the decorative "Blooms & Bliss" paper.  And then I stamped the umbrella on a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock.  I cut out the sleeper part and the umbrella.  I taped them in place.  I also colored in the face and hands of the baby. I colored in the hair and added a little Pink Pirouette for the cheeks.  

I cut a piece of decorative paper from the "Falling in Love" pack of paper to 1" x 6".  After punching the end I cut it to 4-3/4" long.  I added Dimensionals to that strip and stuck it to the back of the stamped white piece.  I tied some linen thread to the top and when I tied the knot, I added a 4" piece of cream "Lace Trim" to it. I had folded that 4" piece in half and tied the middle of it with the linen thread.  I then cut the edges at an angle after cutting the one end that was a loop.  In other words, I cut the loop open and then I had four ends to trim up.  

I stamped the "Hello Baby" image twice and used the Modern Label punch to punch them out.  I could have trimmed them a bit closer to the words but then why use the punch??  I think it looks fine as it is.  The white showing on "hello" is at the top and there is more white showing on the "baby" at the bottom.  It all balances out.  I taped those pieces in place, but I only taped the left sides of each one.  

I added rhinestones and I also added a pearl to the top of the umbrella, you can kind of see it.  Click on the photo for a closer view. And the card was done.  Such a sweet and cute baby card!!!  Into my stash it goes, I have no need for one right now!!  See why I don't usually buy baby sets???

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Beautiful You, Birthday Card, Oval Ring Pop-up Technique

Last month at Terri's Tuesday Technique night we learned now to do the "Oval Ring Pop-up" technique.  It's a pretty simple technique and I will be sharing the directions with you tomorrow.   I have a card that we made that night using the technique.  I should have posted that card first and then this one but this one is my card for tonight's swap.

I used Blushing Bride for the base of my card. I cut it on the 8-1/2" side, so the card opens from the bottom.  For this technique it doesn't matter where your card opens.  Though I don't think a gate fold would work!!

I used a 2" x 5-1/4" piece of the "Blossoms & Bliss" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  I taped all around the edges and just before I set it in place I added a half a doily from the "Lace Doily" pack from the 2017 Occasions catalog.  Those doilies are going to be expiring at the end of May.  I thought I would play with them more and try to use them up! That would be a first for me!  I'm such a hoarder!

The words are from the "Wetlands" set.  That set is retiring at the end of May. I'm going to miss that set.  I LOVED using the words from that set on many of the cards I've made.  But I'm sure that Stampin' Up! will come up with some other fun masculine sets with great words in them.

In the upper right corner of the card I added a "Petite Petals" flower.  That set along with the punch will be retiring at the end of May too.  Such a sweet little set!

And the inside of the card is kind of hard to explain, but it's the "Oval Ring Pop-up" and tomorrow I will tell you how it's done.  So for now you can ooooh and aaaaah at it!!! Or gaze at it with a puzzled look on your face!!! LOL

I am sort of in a rush to get this posted.  I need to get a nap in before I have to leave for Technique night.  Not many of you know but on March 30th I had a total hip replacement and I have been recovering from it.  I used a walker for almost a week and now I'm just using the cane. I don't use it for support as much but I still need it for stride.  If I don't use it I wobble a bit and if I don't continue to use it for the wobble, then I will wobble the rest of my life.  So I'll use the cane!  It's not like it's going to be forever, so why not?  Anyway, I had pre-posted to my blog for a couple of weeks so I wouldn't have to think about it.  Plus being on some heavy duty pain killers (heavy duty to me anyway), I was too tired to even think of going in my workroom.  And last week, the 2nd week out of surgery I was back at my worktable stamping.  Today I'm at my worktable yawning!!  Some days are more productive than others.  I'm doing fine. I can walk up and down stairs like I use to do, no more baby stepping. I can bend over and pick things up off the floor. I can cross my legs (if I want, I usually don't because it's not good for your circulation).  I can do anything I want to do.  I had a wonderful surgeon and great care in the hospital.  I was walking 4 hours after surgery.  I whipped through the exercises in PT class.  I was doing some before surgery and I think that helped with my quick recovery too.  I still get tired because I try to do too much in a day.  I think I'm making up for lost time!  But all in all I can not complain. It went well, mission accomplished and my hip is no longer in pain!  YAY!

Stop back tomorrow for the instructions and an even prettier card!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Guy Greetings, Father's Day Card, Urban Underground

Today I thought I would mix the "Urban Underground" Decorative Series Paper (DSP) with the "Guy Greetings" set.

This was a super easy Father's Day card to make.  The base is a folded half-sheet of Very Vanilla cardstock.  Then a layer of Basic Black cut 4" x 5-1/4" was taped on top.  Then the "Urban Underground" DSP was added.  That piece was cut 3-3/4" x 5".

The car was stamped to the right of a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock cut 2-1/8" x 3-1/4". A layer of Basic Black was cut 2-3/" x 3-1/2".  A piece of Baker's Twine was tied around it.  I didn't have any black so I used a Sharpe marker to color it.

That panel was set in place using Dimensionals.

The inside of the card reads: Happy Father's Day.  An image that is included in the "Guy Greetings" stamp set.

And that was it.  Super easy, quick and fun.  And ready for Father's Day!

Thank you for stopping by today,
Wanda

Beautiful You, Birthday Card, 2017 Occasions Catalog

Here is a fun and beautiful card I made at Terri's last Stamp a Stack. All of the cards were fabulous and it's so difficult to pick a favorite. There are times when I can pick one out as my most favorite but this time I just couldn't.  They were all wonderful!

The base of this card is Whisper White.  Then a layer of Flirty Flamingo was used for the background layer. It was cut 1/4" x 4".  

Then the Basic Black layer was added. It was cut 3-1/4" x 4-1/4".

The lady was stamped on a 3" x 3" piece of Whisper White card stock and colored in using a Blender Pen and Flirty Flamingo inker.  A dot was put in the cover of a button container and we just touch the pen to the ink and color. Pretty simple!

The words were stamped and then punched out.  A Flirty Flamingo Touched Ribbon bow was added with a Glue Dot.  Pretty simple but yet so elegant looking!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda  

Festive Birthday, Build a Birthday, Dutch Door Technique

Today's card was one I received in the "Dutch Door" technique swap that we learned to make at Terri's Technique Tuesday.

I do not know the name of the stamp set used here. I looked through the catalog twice and didn't see it.  I probably missed it (twice!!!).  This card was made by the talented Nancy S.  

This is a very fun technique.  I LOVE the colors of this card. It's so festive looking.  Plus after seeing the "Elegant Dots" embossing folder piece on the background, I now feel I NEED to own it!!!  I have so many embossing folders but never the right ones!! LOL  That's the excuse I use when I want a new one!!  Whatever works, right?  LOL

You can see the technique for this card here.    These are easy and fun and super quick to make.  They don't take a lot of cardstock either!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Thank you Mary.  The stamp set used here is called Build a Birthday, and it's retiring on May 31, 2017.  edited 4-23-17