I made another version of Wednesday’s coffee cup/coffee beans card AND another version of my Bird’s Eye View Birthday Card that I shared back on June 12th. Below I’ve included a few tips and pointers for these other versions, but you can find the main details for these cards on the two original posts.
Products I used… See below each card for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
I actually had this second version of the coffee card ready to share on Wednesday… but forgot! It’s a side view instead of an aerial view of the cup.
In fact my supply lists that day originally included the two extra punches needed for this version. And when I finished my Live video I slapped my forehead and sighed. And then I got right to work updating the supply lists on my videos (YouTube & Facebook), my PDF, and my blog post. My apologies to you if you got the first supply list and were confused by the Ladybug Builder Punch and Cloud Punch.
Measurementsfor this version…
Basic White Thick Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
4” x 5-1/4”
Scraps for stamping and punching leaves and coffee beans
Early Espresso Cardstock
3/4″ x 4″
2″ circle
Distressed Gold Specialty Paper
½” x 1”
2″ x 4″ for punching side-facing cup
2-3/8″ circle
Scrap for punching handle
The only thing different from the card I shared on Wednesday is the cup on the front that is side-facing. To make this use the 2-3/8″ Circle Punch and punch from the 2″ tall Distressed Gold Specialty Paper. This will give you a flat top and bottom. For the handle punch the narrowest part of the Cloud Punch about 3/4″ into the edge of a scrap of Distressed Gold Specialty Paper. Then insert the abdomen of the Ladybug Builder Punch so it surrounds the punched out area from the Cloud Punch and punch to form the cup handle. Stamp and emboss the sentiment onto the Early Espresso strip. Punch it out with the 2-3/8″ Circle Punch. Assemble the cup as shown and add to the card front with Dimensionals.
(On the inside is the same size aerial view cup as my original card.)
So now the question… Which of the cards do you prefer: the one with the side view I shared today or the one with the aerial view I shared on Wednesday? I’m leaning towards the side view. (Here they are side by side.)
Here is the 2nd version of my Bird’s Eye View Birthday Card that I shared back on June 12th
I needed more birthday cards. And I needed them quickly. So instead of creating something completely new, I just made more of a card I already loved. I ran out of the designer paper I used on the first version though, so I changed that out which lead to me changing the card base color, balloon color, and embellishment color. The directions from the June 12th card remain the same though.
Measurementsfor this version…
Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock
5-1/2″ x 6-5/8″ scored parallel to short side at 4-1/4”
Basic White Cardstock
4” x 5-1/2”
1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″
White Center 12×12 Specialty Paper (Lemon Lime Twist)
1″ x 5-1/5″
Masterfully Made Designer Paper
2” x 5-1/2”
I used Lost Lagoon Blends Markers to color the balloon and a Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker to color the beak. The Pretty Peacock Sequins are the embellishment on the front.
Here is my new stack of birthday cards.
You know I’m gonna ask… Which version of the card do you prefer: the one with the Lemon Lime Twist colored base I shared today or the one with the Azure Afternoon colored base I shared on June 12th? Though I DO love greens, I’m thinking that I’m still leaning towards the blue version. (Here they are side by side.)
Have a great weekend! And thanks for checking out what I had to share today.
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On June 9th I shared a card that I had made with the Coffee With Friends & Layering Leaves Stamp Sets. It was wasn’t exactly what I had in mind when I wanted to share how to turn one of the leaves images into coffee beans, but I wasn’t at the top of my game since at that time I was still recovering from COVID.
I don’t dislike the card, or I wouldn’t have shared it. In fact I received quite a few compliments (thank you). But it was a little more earthy and masculine than I wanted it to be. So soon after I created a brighter version of the coffee beans card – one that was more in line with what I had wanted to show you on June 9th.
I just showed live on YouTube and on Facebook about an hour ago step-by-step directions for creating this card which features a few fun techniques (heat embossing, watercoloring, punch art, using Daubers and Blends Markers,…). And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
Basic White Thick Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
4” x 5-1/4”
Scraps for stamping and punching leaves and coffee beans
Early Espresso Cardstock
Scraps for punching & die-cutting circles
Distressed Gold Specialty Paper
½” x 1”
(2) 3/8” x ¾”
Scraps for punching circles
Here are photos of the finished card.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
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CLEARANCE RACK REFRESH Additional items appeared in the Clearance Rack section of the Online Store 7/6/23. Click here to shop great deals on these returning & discounted retired products.
KITS COLLECTION: BLOSSOM WISHES KIT ADDED This kit is special for its trendy, slimline card design, and includes all the precut paper pieces for a fun card for a friend! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT AUGUST’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Discover beautiful watercolor forget-me-nots and lotuses in the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement/hope and loyalty. And anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a BONUS Distinktive stamp set! Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock (ink spot color), Tahitian Tide If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by August 10th for this next kit.
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I’m back! And today’s blog post is extra special because it’s a “blog hop” post focused on fun ways to create with my million sales achiever stamp set, Layering Leaves! After seeing what I have to share and reading though my post, click on another demonstrator’s name in the list below to see what they have created. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see links and follow the hop.) Then continue to click on other names to hop from blog to blog and to gather lots of reasons to love this set.
I saw coffee beans in one of the leaves images. And this is the card I created to show that off. (Hopefully you can see the coffee cup?)
Products I used… a complete list of products I used is shown below, and everything is linked to where you can find them in my online store.
I made the coffee beans by first inking up the solid leaves image in Pecan Pie. Then I added Early Espresso ink with a Dauber before stamping it onto the Basic White cardstock. After I punched out the image, I trimmed out each of the beans.
Then I just glued down the individual beans so they formed piles along the edges of the Crumb Cake Cardstock.
If you look closely you can see this card has a Book Binding fold. Everything to the left of the front score line is sealed down. Everything to the right opens up. (Just in case something seems a little off, this photo below actually pairs up with the second version of the card shown further down.)
Before I sealed that left part, I added two 5″ strands of trim and secured it all with Tear & Tape Adhesive as shown.
And then I secured the trim from the top with tiny drops of Multipurpose Liquid Glue placed strategically under certain areas.
One other detail on this card is the aerial view of the coffee cup. (Obviously this coffee has a bit of cream added.) The Early Espresso cup was punched with the 2-3/8″ Circle Punch, and the Pecan Pie coffee was punched with the 2″ Circle Punch. I heat embossed the sentiment with VersaMark Ink and White Embossing Powder. And then I carefully drew along the outer edge of the coffee with the Wink of Stella pen to give it a wet look. I attached the 1″ x 1/2″ “handle” underneath on the right. And then I added it to the middle of the card with Dimensionals.
Measurements…
Copper Clay Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short side at 4-1/4″ and 5-1/2”
Early Espresso Cardstock
(2) 4″ x 4″
1/2″ x 4″
1/2″ x 1″
2-3/8″ Circle
Crumb Cake Cardstock
(2) 3-7/8″ x 3-7/8″
3/8″ x 3-7/8″
Basic White Cardstock
Scraps for stamping and punching three sets of leaves (beans)
Pecan Pie Cardstock
2″ Circle
Natural Wavy Trim
(2) 5″
If you want a “coffee specific” sentiment for this card, consider pairing it with Sandi Rule’s million sales achiever stamp set, Coffee With Friends.
Layering Leaves is a great all-occasion stamp set. There are lots of basic sentiments and lots of fun leaves (that match a punch!).
The images that can be pretty but can also be masculine. They can be playful and youthful or elegant and charming depending on how you ink and color them. And as you may have seen with the teaser graphic for my Class To Go, you can think outside the box and turn those leaves to candle flames.. and coffee beans as you saw today! It’s a stamp set that can be the “star of the show.” Or it can supplement. Grab it when you need a basic sentiment OR when you just want to throw a few leaves onto your card or scrapbook page. If you love to create with kits, this may even become your “go to” set for designing alternate projects. (It was designed with kits in mind.) I could tell you even more reasons to love this set. But it’s time for me to sign off so you can visit another post in our hop.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
Now be sure to scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants in our group to follow the hop and see other creative project ideas featuring the Layering Leaves Stamp Set. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see links and follow the hop.) And a HUGE thank you to all of them! I’m very honored that these team members (and my upline, too!) are helping me to share this stamp set that I helped to create: Vy Tran (the one who initiated and organized the hop!), Jenny Rehder, Mackenzie Grimme, Susan Campfield, JoAnn Pollock, Amy Rudd, Sheila Chyu, Nancy Forsberg & Kayla Cory (the one who designed the graphics!).
I hope our ideas in this hop inspire your creativity!
BOHO BEACH KIT ADDED It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! It comes with everything you need to make beach-inspired cards, evoking vacation and relaxation in minutes! Send a friendly note to the people you love and don’t miss the acrylic-poured paint art style used in this kit for a dazzling marbled color effect. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 7, 2023 (while supplies last).
Cost is $22 USD
Use item number 162418 when ordering
Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
8 coordinating envelopes
Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
One Pecan Pie Ink Spot
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat
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JUNE 2023 STARTER KIT+ SPECIAL June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! Those who sign up/purchase the Starter Kit between June 1 and June 30 can get up to $125 USD $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! Click here for more details.
JUNE 2023 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE Through the month of June you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Paper packs from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives! This is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click here for more details.
LAYERING LEAVES CLASS THROUGH THE MAIL My Layering Leaves Class To Go sold out in less than 3 days with over 300 registrants! Thank you. I was blown away. And I still have many asking. So starting June 9th (today!) a new round of registrations have begun. Thank you for the wonderful response and the kind words that have been sent my way. Visit here for details on the class.
MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES COMING IN JULY New products are coming to the online store* July 6, 2023! You won’t find these products in any catalog, but you can download this flyer which gives you a peek at a few of the new ones. *this link will reveal the newer products on 7/6/23. Click here for more details.
KITS COLLECTION: BOHO BEACH KIT ADDED It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Show hospitality to all your guests with June’s Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make nine elegant and detailed cards—3 of 3 designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, want to invite someone over, or want to stand out as a gracious guest, this kit has what you need to create inviting and welcoming cards that any loved one is sure to appreciate. The kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on(163192)! (Available now & while supplies last. Dies, suite products & Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy (the ink color), Old Olive. If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by June 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our June 2023 Fresh As A Daisy Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Earthen Elegance Suite Suite from the 2023-34 Annual Catalog will be available August 1st.
Last summer my friend and fellow demonstrator, Linda Lancaster and her husband Butch hosted my family on one of the nights of our big road trip that we took out East in June. I was so excited to finally meet her in person and see their beautiful area where they lived in the mountains. We were spoiled by their gifts, great food, and warm hospitality…such a great time!
Included in the gifts was a card that Linda gave me with a big flower on the front.
It’s a very pretty card and I’m excited to say was the inspiration for the card I’m sharing with all of you today.
I just showed live on YouTube and on Facebook about an hour ago step-by-step directions for how to fold paper circles and assemble this large Paper Dahlia. I use some of the new 2023-24 Stampin’ Up!® product that will debut on May 2nd: the Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper, the Layering Leaves Stamp Set, and a few brand new AND returning colors.And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Products I used… See below for a list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements…
Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper
Eight 2” circles
Bubble Bath Cardstock
4-1/4” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
One 2” circle
Basic White Cardstock
4” x 5-1/4”
1” x 2-3/4”
Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock
Scraps for stamping and punching leaves
Here are photos of the finished card.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
Winners: After live winners from last week’s live… Jodi Branford Beyer & Christy Lynn This week’s live winners… Hildy & adamsrose001
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
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Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List…
Layering Leaves Stamp Set (available May 2, 2023)
Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper (available May 2, 2023)
Bubble Bath 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock (available May 2, 2023)
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock (available May 2, 2023)
Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad (available May 2, 2023)
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (available May 2, 2023)
LAYERING LEAVES CLASS THROUGH THE MAIL The new 2023-24 Annual Catalog debuts May 2nd. And in it (on page 96) you will see my Million Dollar Achiever stamp set, Layering Leaves!! In less than 3 days my class (that will include the option to add in an autographed copy of the stamp set) sold out with over 300 registrants. I was blown away. Visit my 4/22/23 blog post for details on the class. I still have many asking. So after the Stampin’ Up! incentive trip and my yearly garage sale in June, I will offer this class again (mid-late June). Watch for that announcement. And thank you for the wonderful response and the kind words that have been sent my way.
2023 COLOR REFRESH! Stampin’ Up! prioritizes providing a compelling selection of high-quality craft supplies in coordinating colors and designs. That means evaluating and even refreshing current products. And this year SU is refreshing their full color collection! Click here and Here to learn more. Watch this video from Stampin’ Up! for a quick glimpse… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOCUhUcuFHI
PRODUCT SHARES, SAMPLERS, & COLOR CLUBS The new 2023-24 Annual Catalog debuts May 2nd. I have an amazing team of demonstrators with a few who offer great ways to get your hands on “tastes” of the new products. Click here for details and links.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NOW AVAILABLE You won’t find these products in any catalog, so be sure to click this link and take a look.
KITS COLLECTION: FOREVER FRIENDS KIT ADDED The Forever Friends Kit has all you need to create beautiful floral cards with green foil accents to share with all your friends. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Say hello to mountain landscapes and new colors with the Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit features nine outdoor-themed cards (three each of three designs) in Stampin’ Up!’s new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Subscribe by May 10th to get this kit that celebrates good friends and great adventures! Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) that includes 18 cards (6 each of 3 designs) and continue your creative adventure! Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay (also the kit’s ink color), Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by May 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our April 2023 Regency Park Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring a new suite from the upcoming 2023-34 Annual Catalog will be available May 1st.
I’m hoping you are all having a wonderful weekend and a Happy Easter.
I’ve been playing with the Bough Punch a lot lately. I’ve also been cleaning my craft area. And I came across some boxes I had made and shared last year on April 13, 2022. Both of the critters’ bodies on the boxes are made with the Ladybug Builder Punch. The bunny’s ears and tail are also made with the Bough Punch.
And so with Spring in the air and these punches in hand, I made another bunny and added it to the front of this green card to create a Congrats card geared for someone expecting or someone who has just had a baby.
I had a lot of green on the card base layers already. And when I added the bunny, the leaves under it blended in too much. So I punched black leaves and gave them all a shadow layer.
Here are the details for recreating this card.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements
Basic White Thick Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11″ scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (for die-cutting the Flora layer)
Scraps for punching the bunny parts
3/4″ x 3-1/4″ strip for punching the sentiment layer
Parakeet Party Cardstock
3-7/8” x 5-1/8”
Garden Green Cardstock
3-3/4” x 5”
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Scraps for punching the leaves
Basic Black Cardstock
Scraps for punching the leaves
Tips/Directions
Watch the video in my 4/13/22 blog post (starting at the 8.5 minute mark) for instructions for punching and assembling all the parts to form your bunnies (one for the inside and one for the outside). After assembling that bunnies, add the green leaves & one more layer of black leaves for the shadow to one of the bunnies. Set aside.
Die-cut the 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ white layer with the large die from the Two-Tone Flora Dies. Use large or small Blending Brushes to add color to the layer…Parakeet Party in the bottom right section, then Granny Apple Green further out, then Garden Green going light to dark. (You can swap these steps if you’d rather – blend the ink on the cardstock and then die-cut.)
Glue this to the Garden Green Cardstock layer. (I sponged it on with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.) Then trim up the overhanging sections.
Punch the ends of the sentiment strip piece. Stamp it so the word is off to the right a bit.
Assemble: Add the Parakeet Party Cardstock, add the Garden Green layer, add the bunny with the leaves and the sentiment strip with Dimensionals, and add the silver flower embellishments.
Open the card and add the other bunny with Glue Dots (so it has a small amount of dimension) and a few flowers.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I had to share today.
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2023 COLOR REFRESH! Stampin’ Up! prioritizes providing a compelling selection of high-quality craft supplies in coordinating colors and designs. That means evaluating and even refreshing current products. And this year SU is refreshing their full color collection! Click here and Here to learn more. Watch this video from Stampin’ Up! for a quick glimpse… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOCUhUcuFHI
LAYERING LEAVES CLASS THROUGH THE MAIL COMING SOON! The new 2023-24 Annual Catalog debuts May 2nd. And in it (on page 96) you will see my Million Dollar Achiever stamp set, Layering Leaves!! I’ll be offering a class that will include the option to add in an autographed copy of the stamp set. I hope to have that information ready to share about a week or so before the release of the new catalog…so late April. Visit my 4/3/23 blog post for details on this card.
KITS COLLECTION: COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT ADDED This latest kit contains everything you need to make a unique card for any occasion. Every card is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT APRIL’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Optimism and Renewal is the theme of the April 2023 All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes supplies for making nine cards (three each of three designs) with elegant cherry blossom designs, bright colors, and iridescent foil (a detail that won’t go unnoticed). It also includes a Shaded Spruce ink spot and a stamp set with sentiments that celebrate the simple things and encourage growth and healing. Anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will also get a FREE box organizer! This organizer with customizable compartments fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized, so you know right where everything is! Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce. If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by April 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our April 2023 Regency Park Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring a new suite from the upcoming 2023-34 Annual Catalog will be available May 1st.
I took several aspects of Terri’s card and made the Happy Birthday card that I’m sharing with you today (shown below). I love how the Ladybug Punch can create so much more. I actually put this card together first after receiving Terri’s swap. And then I HAD to make more with that fabulous Ladybug punch which is what led to those boxes on the 13th.
Below are the details for my version of the card if you wish to recreate it. (By the way, the larger Daisy Punch, the Playing with Patterns Resin Dots, and the Pattern Party Designer Paper will be retiring soon. So grab up those products sooner than later if you want them.)
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements
Basic White Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to short side at 4-1/4”
Scraps for punching daisies
Basic Black Cardstock
(2 pcs.) 3/4″ x 4-1/4”
Scrap for punching ladybug
Pattern Party Designer Paper (striped B&W pattern)
Scrap for punching ladybug abdomen
Crushed Curry Cardstock
3-3/4″ x 4-1/4″
Vellum Cardstock
Scrap (folded on one edge at about 3/4″) for punching wings
Directions
Color one of large Playing with Patterns Resin Dots with the Dark Basic Black Blends Marker.
Punch two of each flower. Layer them together and add the black Resin Dot to the center of the smaller flower.
Punch the full ladybug body from the Basic Black Cardstock. Punch just the abdomen from the striped paper (watch the direction of the lines).
Stamp HAPPY and BIRTHDAY on the Crushed Curry Cardstock. Emboss with the Hive 3D Embossing Folder.
Use the Blending Brush to add Crushed Curry ink to areas of the Crushed Curry Cardstock and ladybug abdomen.
Punch the wings from the vellum and assemble the bee… Watch the tutorial video from April 13th (starting at the 16 minute mark) to see how to punch the vellum wings properly and for tips on putting this bee together so the wings “fly.”
Add Dimensionals to the back of the bee and the small flower. Use Seal and/or Multipurpose Liquid Glue for the other pieces. And assemble the card as shown.
Just too much fun!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS The 2021-22 Annual Catalog will be ending soon! Stock up on your favorite retiring/last chance products before they’re gone for good! AND…even save up to 50% on some of them! Click here for the details. CLICK HERE to shop these products in my online store now.
THE NEW 2022-23 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS MAY 3RD! Click here to get a peek at the new 2022-24 In Colors.
WAVES OF THE OCEAN PROMOTION Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies (early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog), a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle (each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period)! Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online. Click here for more details.
ALL TOGETHER COLLECTION With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online. Click here to learn more.
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Create magic with the NEW 2022–2024 In Colors with this Celebrating In Color Paper Pumpkin kit! Send your best wishes or happy moments with vivid pops of green and red, a range of blues, large bold lettering, and gorgeous gold foil details. Contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—2 each of 5 designs with optional coordinating gift card holders! As an added bonus, every May Paper Pumpkin subscriber will get the chance to win a GOLDEN Voucher worth $25 USD | $34 CAD in Stampin’ Up! products! Click here to watch Sara in this video where she goes over her favorite features of the kit. Coordinating kit colors: Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by May 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our bundle of twelve April 2022 New Horizons Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HEREfor more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Flowering Fields Suite will be available May 1st! AND all these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
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MY FAVORITE EXTRAS I’ve added a new section to my website titled My Favorite Extras. This is where you can find direct links to other products (from Amazon, Stamp-n-Storage, The Country Hive, etc.) that I love, use, and share about.
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