Birthday Delivery, Birthday Card, 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Catalog

I found this gem on Pinterest!  I thought it was so darn cute that I had to copy it.  I pretty much copied it exactly except for the balloons.  I die cut them from the same paper the background paper came from. You can see the original card here.  

The base of this card is a folded pieced of Whisper White cardstock.  On top of that is a piece of 4" x 5-1/4" "Birthday Memories" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).

Next I die cut the stitched oval and then I die cut the fox image from a piece of the DSP.  I die cut the balloons and then began to assemble that part of the card.  I set the balloons in the order I wanted them and then I used Scotch tape to hold them in place.  Then I took the Baker's Twine and added it to the back of each balloon, holding it in place using Dimensionals.  I set the fox in place but I didn't attach it right away.  I needed to see where the balloon strings should go.  I added a piece of a Dimensional there and stuck the balloon strings to it.  Then I added Dimensionals to the fox and set him in place.  He's so darn cute!

I stamped the words on a 5/8" x 4-1/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock using Pacific Point ink.  I used the "Banner Triple" punch on the ends of the piece.    

It's such an adorable card.  I also just LOVE that background paper!! It's SO festive.

Thank you ever so much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Tranquil Tulips, Birthday Card

This is a very fun card to make.  It's also very easy too.  I posted a card yesterday using the "Tranquil Tulips" set and I thought I would come up with one on my own.  So here it is!

I used a folded half sheet of Pool Party cardstock for the base of my card.  Then I cut the front of the card in half at 2-1/8". I saved that piece I cut off and used it for the flower panel.  I did trim that panel to 4-1/4".  The Whisper White piece I stamped on measured 4-1/8" x 2".

I stamped the flower using Pool Party and Old Olive ink. And for the center of the flower I used Early Espresso ink.

The decorative paper is from the "Whole Lots of Lovely" 12" x 12" paper pack.  That pack has so many adorable designs in it.

I wrapped and tied a Whisper White Classic Weave ribbon around the card.  I added the stamped panel using Dimensionals.  Be sure to only add the Dimensionals to the left side of the card or you will be taping your card shut.  And no, I did NOT tape mine shut (this time!!!!).  I added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock to the inside and the card was done!  See, I told you it was easy!

This is a very versatile card. It could be used as a birthday, thinking of you, get well or a sympathy card.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Tranquil Tulips, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

I just couldn't resist getting the "Tranquil Tulips" Hostess set. I thought it had a lot of potential and I'm right.  There's LOTS of occasions this set can be used for.  

This is a very simple card to make and what is most amazing about this set is, you don't have to stamp off to get that lighter layered look.  It makes stamping the flowers so much easier and quicker.

The base if this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White cardstock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Berry Burst, one of the new 2017-2019 in colors.  It's SO pretty!!! The top layer is a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White cardstock.

I first stamped the stems using Pear Pizzazz ink. Then I added the flowers using the new Berry Burst ink.  For the centers of the flowers I used Chocolate Chip ink

I stamped the words using Always Artichoke ink and the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set.  And that was it.  A super simple and quick card to make!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Flowering Flourishes, Sheltering Tree, Butterfly Thinlits, Thinking of You Card

I found a pretty card on Pinterest and I thought I could work with it a bit using what is current to create a card much like it.  This is what I ended up with.  I do like it, I think it's very elegant looking. You can see the original card here.

This is a very simple card to make.  The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White cardstock.  Then a 4" x 5-1/2" piece of Basic Black cardstock was added.  Then I used a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White for the focal panel.

I stamped the flower image from the "Flowering Flourishes" set.  Then I die cut the "Butterfly" thinlits.  I used Dimensionals to set the butterfly in place.  The words are from the "Sheltering Tree" set.  I added some pearls to the butterfly and the flower image and that was it!  Super quick, easy, fun and yet elegant. And I was able to use all current images!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Rose Wonder, Whole Lot of Lovely, Birthday Card

Today I'm going to share another fun card that I made at Terri's Stamp-a-Stack.  I LOVE this layout too.  I left the card on the bottom of the small stack open so you could see how it opened.  Isn't that fun and different?  If you don't care for that type of card layout, you can just use a folded half-sheet of Basic Black card stock and decorate the front as shown and then use a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the inside so you can write your sentiment.  

For this card we used a quarter sheet of Basic Black cardstock.  The Whisper White piece was cut 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" and folded in half. A piece of the new "Whole Lot of Lovely" that was cut 3" x 4" and taped on top.

The words were stamped on a piece of Whisper White cardstock using Old Olive ink. They were punched out using the 2" circle punch.  Then the Basic Black circle was punched out using the 2-1/4" circle punch and the Pool Party scalloped circle was done using the Layering Circles Framelits.  One of the enamel dots were added to the Whisper White circle. And that was it.  I am really liking this layout!  My favorite is the decorative paper.  I hope I remembered to order it!!  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Ribbon of Courage, Birthday Card

Last night I attended Terri's FABULOUS Stamp-a-Stack. This was one of the cards I had made.  I LOVE the simplicity of this card and not to mention the new decorative paper!!!

The base of this card is a folded half sheet of Calypso Coral. It's a color I don't use very often but now with this new decorative paper, I may be finding myself using it a bit more!

The decorative paper was cut 2" x 6" and we punched the end to form the ribbon.  What I did was I taped the back of the decorative paper piece and then added the half doily.  Then I added a bit more tape to the back plus a little on the center of the doily.  

The words were stamped, punched and then the edges were sponged.  Then it was set in place on top of the doily.  As simple as that and SO elegant too!  Please don't look to closely at the flowers, I punched the wrong end of the decorative paper!!!  You probably didn't notice that until I pointed it out to you now did you?  LOL  I was stamping with a friend and we were doing a lot of chatting and not paying attention.  Well, I wasn't paying attention that is.  No, wait.  She wasn't either because when she went to sit down she had my strips of the decorative paper and thought she had too many!!! LOL  

The fun decorative paper used here is called "Delightful Daisy" and I definitely want it!!  And the words are from the "Ribbon of Courage" set.  I want that too!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Touches of Texture, Thoughtful Banners, Thank You Card

I think I need to move cards like this to Sunday's and call it "Simply Sunday" where I display super quick and simple cards to make!!  I just might do that.  Like I did with Technique Tuesday!!! LOL  That didn't last long.  First you have to remember what day of the week it is and you have to remember to do that specific card on that day!!!  I don't think that works for me!!! LOL 

This was a really super quick and simple card to make.  

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White cardstock. On top of that is a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White cardstock. 

First the center part of the flower was stamped using Tempting Turquoise ink but stamped off once.  Then I stamped the outline stamp image using Pacific Point ink.  

The words are from the "Thoughtful Banners" set. I stamped them using Basic Black ink.  

It's a little difficult to see but the center of the flower has nine small rhinestones.  It's SO much prettier in real life.

I told you this was a super quick and simple card to make.  I think it would also make a wonderful Sympathy card.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Swirly Bird, Garden in Bloom, Rose Wonder, Birthday Card

I found this fun card on Pinterest. You can see the original card here. It's such a simple and quick card to make.  When I saw this card I just had to make it.  I did change the colors though.

The base of my card is a folded half sheet of Crumb Cake cardstock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock.

I die cut the three flowers using the "Swirly Bird" dies and Daffodil Delight, Rose Red and Melon Mambo cardstock.

After I got the dies cut out, I stamped the stems using the "Garden in Bloom" set and Old Olive ink.

Next I set the flowers in place and sponged the area with the matching ink.  I removed the die cut piece and used a dauber sponge to color in the area. I'd set the die back on and see how much more I needed to sponge.

Once that was all done I glued the flowers in place. Then I stamped the words from the "Rose Wonder" set.  I set the word panel in place using Dimensionals.  I added a few sequins and that was it.  I told you it was fun!  And easy!!  And quick too!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Touches of Texture, Rose Wonder, Birthday Card

For today's card I needed to use a piece of retired paper because I don't have any new current papers yet.  But the order is on it's way so in a few days I will be able to play with all current stuff.  But if you are a demonstrator, you know how to substitute and make things work!  And for non-demonstrators, you can use whatever colors you think look best with the color scheme! The decorative paper I used here is from the retried "Cupcakes & Carousels" 6" x 6" paper stack.  

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Pool Party. On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Bermuda Bay, and then the Whisper White 3-3/4" x 5" piece that was textured with the Large Polka Dots embossing folder.  The decorative paper strip was cut 5" x 1-3/4".

The flower image is from the "Touches of Texture" set.  I colored it using Old Olive and Calypso Coral markers. I die cut the oval and then I die cut a Bermuda Bay oval.

The words are from the "Rose Wonder" set. They were die cut with the oval die and the Bermuda Bay layer behind it was die cut using the Stitched oval die.  

The flower oval and the words were set in place using Dimensionals. I did not put a Dimensional on the left side of the word oval, I just used double sided tape there.  

After looking at the photo, I realized that I forgot to add the tiny pearls to each flower center.  It was a thought I had but it never made it to the paper!! I will be adding them when I'm done posting this!!

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

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Flourishing Phrases, Friendship Card, Wiper Card Technique

Today I have another technique for you.  I have wanted to make the "Wiper Card" technique for a long time and today I finally had time.  Not so much that I had time, I usually have time to make a card, but today I remembered I wanted to try that technique.  

It's a fun technique. When you pull the sides open the inside panel pops up.  Such a fun card. I found the instructions on Split Coast Stampers. You can see those instructions here. 

You have to make two panels. So this card takes a full sheet of cardstock.  When I was ready to tape the two panels together, I removed the backing on both ends.  BIG mistake.  The one end stuck to the back in a place where it wasn't suppose to. So a word to the wise.  Remove the backing on the tape one side at a time. 

I'm not going to go into how the card was made, the instructions on Split Coast Stampers are very clear. I didn't have any questions while I was making it.  I was surprised at how quickly the card went together too!!

I see a lot of fun possibilities for this technique!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Moon Baby, Magic Reveal Spinner Card Technique, Baby Card

I found this fun technique in my email last week.  It's Split Coast Stamper's latest technique.  I signed up a long time ago and each week I get the new technique in my email!!  This one looked like a lot of fun.  I read through the instructions but I found easier to follow the video.  I had found a couple discrepancies with the written part. Enough to make the card harder to do.  So I first watched the video and then I followed along.  You can see that video here.  

I made two cards, the top one was the first one I made and followed the written instructions.  The brad where the ribbon goes was over way more than the video suggested it go.  The video seemed more accurate.  

It's not that bad to make either.  A circle and square for the images.  A circle opening, a scalloped edge layer and a small circle for the back that was a buffer for the center brad.

On both cards I did fold the ribbon in half and inserted the brad. But playing with it caused the ribbon to pull through, so follow the instructions about using a lighter to melt the edges to keep them from fraying.  I ended up cutting the ribbon on the bottom one. I did melt the one end but the end that is on top of the cardstock was glued. I stuck a piece of the waxy paper that the glue dots are stuck to under the ribbon so it wouldn't get glued to the circle.

The top one was my first one.  I wrapped a single layer of lacy ribbon around the card on the left and I made a bow and used glue dots to hold it in place.  On the second one I wrapped the lacy ribbon around the card front 3 times and taped the ends on the backside.  Then I cut a small piece and tied a knot.  Then I used Dimensionals on that whole panel.  

The video instructions were very helpful.  The only problem I had was were to put that glue dot to stop the circle from spinning all the way around.  Just keep in mind that it goes close to the left edge and a hair below the top circle.  The glue dot is suppose to stick to the card front panel and if it worked out right, it will stop the top layer from spinning all the way around.  

I thought it was a fun technique.  I often wonder if people know what to do with these types of cards once they receive them!!!  I don't like to have to write instructions on how to open the card!!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda 

Dragonfly Dreams, May 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Friendship Card

I had some leftover decorative paper from the "Falling in Love" Decorative Series Paper (DSP) pack.  I just ordered my new papers and stamp sets today, so it will be about 10 days before I get my new stuff!! So in the meantime I will be playing with what I have that is current but I may add a piece of retired DSP every now and then.  

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Pool Party cardstock.  On top of that is the 4" x 5-1/4" piece of DSP.  On top of that is a half circle from the May 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit.  I taped it in place on the left side.  I don't know why I had to use it, but I did like it on this DSP.  

Next I took some gold thread and wound it around my fingers, holding on to the cut end with my thumb and forefinger.  When I cut it, I added tat end to my thumb and forefinger and taped the strands together there with 2 glue dots. They threads were sandwiched between the glue dots.  Before I taped the strands together, I did adjust them so they are not all the same length.

Then I die cut the dragonfly using Soft Suede cardstock.  I set it in place with small pieces of Dimensionals.  I added pearls down the back of the dragonfly.

I stamped the words using Soft Suede ink and the card was finished.  I was thrilled at how quickly the card went together.  I like how it turned out!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Thoughts and Prayers, Sympathy Card

Today I needed 2 sympathy cards, a masculine one and a feminine one. I thought I would use the "Thoughts & Prayers" set.  The feminine one was done using Blushing Bride cardstock and this one was done using Pool Party cardstock.

The base of this card is Whisper White. Then a layer of Pool Party cut 4" x 5-1/4" was taped on top of that.

Next I took a quarter sheet of Whisper White and used the "Polka Dot Basics" embossing folder for the background.  Then I cut it to measure 5" x 3-3/4".  I like to cut my cardstock before I emboss it to make sure I get the exact size I want. Sometimes when you cut it first you can end up with a smaller piece due to the embossing.

I die cut the largest oval in the set of dies.  You can cut that oval from the sandwiched piece of Pool Party cardstock.  Cut it in the center and no one will be the wiser!!!

I colored in the flowers using the Pool Party marker and I colored the greenery using the Old Olive marker. I die cut the scalloped oval.  Next I stamped the words using Chocolate Chip ink.  Then I taped the oval layers together.

I wrapped some copper thread around the embossed cardstock and taped the ends in the back.  I used Dimensionals on the oval and set it in place on the polka dot background.  And for the final touch, I added some tiny pearls to the center of each flower.  And that was it.  Now that I look at it, it's not so masculine.  Oh well!  I have no time to make a new card.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Swirly Bird, May 2017 Paper Pumpkin, Thank You Card

I've still got my May 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit sitting out.  I know that surprises you!! LOL  I never seem to put anything away, that is why my workroom and my house is such a mess!!!  I look back about 20 years ago when my house was spotless!!  What a boring life I had back then!! LOL

Now onto how I made this card.  I used a folded half sheet of Blushing Bride cardstock for the base.  Then I added that frosting looking stickers from the Paper Pumpkin kit.  I used two of them.  I did rip a few of them so I could only have the bumps showing on the outer edges.  

Next I cut one of the blue "donuts" apart and taped it in place on top of the "frosting".  Then I added a paper doily.  Next I die cut a swirly nesty looking thing from the "Swirly Bird" thinlits using the darker yellow donut from the kit.  I taped the swirly thing in place on two sides. The 9 and 3 o'clock positions.  I knew the word ribbon would hide it.  

I took some of the gold and white twine and wrapped it around my hand and formed a circle with it. It looks like a total of three wraps.  Then I took a glue dot to hold the circle round.  I did that at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions too.  I set the twine in place on top of the swirly thing.  

Next I stamped the words from the kit onto the blue ribbon piece that was also in the kit.  I set that in place using Dimensionals.  Then I stamped the center of the flowers that I had punched out with the punch that went with the "Petite Petals" set.  I added some of the yellow dots to the center of each flower, those also came with the kit.  I die cut some leaves and added them behind the flowers and then set the flowers in place using Dimensionals.  And that was it.  It was pretty simple to make.  I think it took me longer to think of what to do with the pieces than it did to assemble the card!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda