Share What You Love, August 2018 Paper Pumpkin, Sympathy Card

I had some pieces of the "Share What You Love" Specialty Designer Series Paper (SDSP) in the pack and I thought I would find a use for them. So here is what I did with it.

I took a folded half-sheet of Berry Burst card stock and cut off 2".  Then I cut a 2-1/8" x 5-1/2" piece of Basic Black card stock.  I taped that in place on the front flap of the card. Then I cut a 2" x 5-1/2" piece of the SDSP and set in in place on top of the Basic Black piece. My piece was already cut 2" so all I needed to do was trim it to 5-1/2".

I die cut a scalloped oval using Basic Black card stock.  Then I die cut a Berry Burst card stock oval. 

I stamped the words from the August 2018 Paper Pumpkin using black Memento ink.  I die cut them with the stitched oval die.  I taped those ovals together and then I set them in place on the card. I used Dimensionals and only on the left side.

I added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the inside of the card and it was done.  This is a very quick card to make and it's a nice way to use up your scraps.  If you don't like how this card opens, you can always leave the front uncut, though I would recommend adding some texture or images to it so it won't look so plain.

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

Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Share What You Love, Birthday Card

I like the layout of this card. It allows you to use busy Decorative Series Paper (DSP) or Specialty Decorative Series Paper (SDSP) as was used here.  Though this particular sheet doesn't have any shimmer on it like most of the SDSP sheets have.

This card was quick and easy to make too.  

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. This card opens from the right side.

I cut a Rich Razzleberry piece of card stock 4" x 5-1/4".  And I cut the SDSP 4" x 3-7/8".  I marked the right side at 2" from the bottom corner. I cut the piece at an angle from the 4" side to the mark.  Instead of trying to cut a piece of Whisper White card stock to fit that angle, I just cut a 5" x 3-7/8".  I taped the SDSP to the Whisper White piece.  I stamped the words from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set using Rich Razzleberry ink.

Next I added the Rich Razzleberry Velvet ribbon to the card, taping the edges onto the backside.  Then I taped that whole piece to the Rich Razzleberry piece. And I taped the Rich Razzleberry piece to the card base.  And that was it. This is another card that allows you to use up some of that hoarded decorative paper!!

Thank you 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

Colorful Season, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Fall Masculine Birthday Card

While cleaning up in my workroom (a rarity LOL), I ran across this leaf.  I had made it last fall and I used it on a card which I had posted on here.  You can see that card here.

I thought I would take another stab at the stitched squares on a card.  But this time I set them in a box formation.  I used the smallest stitched square die. I cut four of them from Whisper White card stock.  I set them on top of the card so I knew where I needed to stamp the words.  The words are from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set and I used black Memento ink to stamp them.

Next I set the squares in place using Dimensionals.  

The leaf was made by sponging on some Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Garden Green ink on some card stock. I stamped the leaf using Cajun Craze ink and then die cut it with the matching die in the "Colorful Season" bundle. I'm not sure what my plans were for the extra leaves. Maybe I just wanted to use up the card stock that I colored!  Sometimes it's kind of fun running across things like this and coming up with an idea for it.  Most often I run across things and tuck them away again because I can't think of what to do with them.  But today I lucked out!!!

After putting the squares in place, I added glue dots to the corners (not exposed) on each of the squares.  I set the leaf in place and the card was done. 

Such a fun, quick and simple card to make.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Better Together, Share What You Love, Birthday Card

Here's a card that almost makes you feel guilty for making it  Almost!!! It's because it doesn't take long at all to make it.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  I cut it at 4-1/4" on the 8-1/2" side.  With this card having a layer, you can cut it in half the usual way at 5-1/2" on the 11" side.  My card opens at the bottom.

I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock.  Then I cut a 2-3/4" x 4" piece of the color dotted "Share What You Love" Specialty Designer Series Paper (SDSP).  The "S" in front for "Specialty" means there's images on it that shimmer.  I used the backside, so there's no shimmer.

I stamped the words from the "Better Together" set using black Memento ink.

I took a piece of Shimmer Basic Black ribbon.  I taped the ends of the ribbon on the backside and I tied a knot on the front. 

I set the piece in place on the card base using Dimensionals.  And the card was done. I told you it didn't take long to make it.  This would be a good way to use up a lot of that left over or retired papers and ribbons!!!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Petal Palette, Better Together, Birthday Card

Here's a fun and quick card to make.  I like this layout and it can be used for many other occasions.

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 Real Red card stock. I die cut the scalloped circle and used a smaller circle to cut out the center so I had a scalloped ring. I taped the Real Red piece to the Whisper White piece.

Then I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock.  I stamped the words from the "Better Together" set using black Memento ink.  

I used glue to set the scalloped circle in place.

On a scrap piece of Whisper White I stamped the flower image from the "Petal Pallette" set using black Memento ink.  I die cut the flower image.  I colored the flowers using the Real Red Blends pens and the leaves using the Old Olives Blends pens. I set the flower piece in place using Dimensionals.  And that was it.  Such a fun and different card.

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Petal Palette, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

I have always loved this layout. There's just something about those rounded corners that intrigue me. This was a very fun and easy card to make too.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock that was cut at 4-1/4" on the 8-1/2" side.  This card opens from the bottom.

I cut a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) 2-1/2" x 4". Mine is Bermuda Bay from the 6" x 6" stacks. And I cut a Whisper White piece measuring 2-1/4" x 3".  

The bird, flowers and branch is from the "Petal Palette" bundle. I stamped and die cut the flower and the bird using Whisper White card stock. Then I die cut the branch using Pear Pizzazz card stock.

I colored the flower using the Crumb Cake and Old Olive markers.  I colored the upper part of the bird using the Crumb Cake marker and a Blender Pen. Then I colored the belly using Bermuda Bay ink and a Blender Pen.

I stamped the words from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set using black Memento ink.  I took my 1-1/4" circle punch and slipped the corners into the punch and punched the edges as seen in the photo.  I tied a piece of black Baker's twine around the piece three times and I tied a bow.

I set the DSP piece in place using Dimensionals.  I add the Whisper White piece on top of the DSP using snail tape. Don't add tape to the left edge. I did and I had to slip in some Dimensionals to make sure it didn't stick to the card base. Well, first I had to remove that side from the card base.  Then it dawned on me that I shouldn't have added tape there.  DUH!!!  I never learn!! LOL

I used a glue dot to tape the branch in place and then I set the bird in place using Dimensionals. I added glue dots to the back of the flower and the card was done.

I think it's a very pretty and stunning card.  I'm hoping to make some Christmas cards using this layout. If I remember!!! 

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Petal Palette, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

This card looks SO much better in person. Here it looks like some squares sitting around the background of the flower image. Well, it technically is squares sitting around the background of the flower image but they are placed there, not just sitting. LOL

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White. This card opens on the right (the fold is on the left).

I die cut four stitched squares using the smallest square. I taped them in place on the card front. 

Next I stamped and die cut the flower image using black Memento ink. The image is from the "Petal Palette" set. I colored it using the Old Olive and Bermuda Bay Blends pens. 

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

I set the flower image in place using Dimensionals.

I thought it was a fun card and in person the squares give it a nice, fun and different look.  I may add some Wink of Stella to the flowers just to give it a bit of shimmer. But I like it the way it is, so I just may leave it alone!!

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