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Check Out the Secret Design in the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper

July 29, 2021

Today we're going to Check Out the Secret Design in the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper! We're usually so busy checking out the pretty colorful flowers in a pack like Pansy Petals that we miss the secret design hiding on the back side...that's what happened when I turned over the sheet with the pretty tiny pansies--I discovered this lovely Bumblebee design just asking to be used on a card...

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And what's the best thing about this card (beside the silhouette, the bees, and the designer paper)? It's the fact that this card (without a specific greeting) can be used for any occasion--for what occasion would this not be appropriate? So not only is it an easy design to create, it's also quick--this means you can create quite a few of these and have a ready stash with that important occasion arrives and you are short on time!

For a card like this with a striking image a good thing to remember (besides looking for the cool secret designs in designer paper) is to use a background paper that is subdued and a smallish print--this way your background won't overpower your focal point--it will enhance it but not take center stage.

I'll give you the step by step directions below followed by the Supply List so you can order your supplies to create this card.

The new July-December mini  is being delivered to doorsteps all over the US right now--Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping click the Shop Now button & you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Bumblebee cardstock  8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 3 3/4 X 5; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut three pieces of designer paper ( 1 1/2 X 3 1/2); adhere first piece at top of vanilla leaving approximately 1/8" border of vanilla. Adhere the bottom piece and then the middle piece--adjusting borders evenly.

4. Die cut silhouette (Meadows dies) from Basic Black cardstock; adhere to left side with liquid glue.

5. Cut approximately 8" glittered black ribbon; tie in bow and adhere to stem with a glue dot.

6. Adhere 2 bumblbee embellishments with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store; order your supplies now!

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It's No Secret, Sweet Symmetry is on Sale!

July 27, 2021

It's No Secret, Sweet Symmetry is on Sale! And we're going to design a quick and easy card that will help you use that pretty sweet paper...here's the card

Sweet Symmetry dsp

One of the best features of Stampin'Up! Designer Series Paper is that most of the designs in a pack are color coordinated which makes creating a pattern that blends well very easy and quick.  With this card I selected the pretty flower pattern and then grabbed the Jade stripey pattern to coordinate with the green leaves in the flower design.  That meant selecting the deeper blue-green Shaded Spruce cardstock to back the white label....now everything hangs together and coordinates perfectly.

This makes card design a breeze--the stripey bottom border overlayed with that cute large scalloped edge of the flowery pattern. Just add a greeting and a bit of sparkle (it's hard to design a card without pizzazz!)--then we're ready to mail!

This Sweet Symmetry designer paper is also on sale until 8-2-21--order yours while it's on sale!

I'll give you the step by step directions below followed by the Supply List so you can order your supplies to create this card.

The new July-December mini  is being delivered to doorsteps all over the US right now--Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping click the Shop Now button & you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Thick White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2; score long side at 4 1/4.

2. Cut  flowery designer paper 3 1/2 X 5 1/2; adhere with liquid glue to top of card front beginning at the fold.

3. Place the large scallop die (Scalloped & Contours dies) at the edge of the designer paper and cut off remaining card front.

4. Cut Jade stripey designer paper 1 1/2 X 5 1/2 (stripes are vertical to the 1 1/2 side); adhere to bottom of inside card back with liquid glue.

5. Die cut label (Potted Succulents dies) from white cardstock; stamp verse (In Symmetry stamps) in black ink

6. Die cut another label from Shaded Spruce cardstock---cut in two horizontally; adhere to back of white label with glue dots so that a small border shows at the top and bottom of the white label.

Label back

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7. Adhere this label to card front with dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies today

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How to Let the Magic of Your'e A Peach Designer Paper Design Your Next Card

July 22, 2021

Today we're again exploring How to Let the Magic of You're a Peach Designer Paper Design Your Next Card! Tuesday we worked the magic of Sweet Symmetry DSP--if you missed it check it out here https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2021/07/how-to-let-the-magic-of-in-symmetry-designer-paper-design-your-next-card.html

Today's DSP is You're a Peach

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I selected near solid design (has dots), one medium print, and one coordinating small print---they all share Flirty Falmingo with a sprinkling of Old Olive.  This points to a card base of Flirty (with layer of white) and Old Olive with Flirty Flamingo inks for the stamping. See how easy card design is when you start with dsp? 

Here's today's creation:

Sweet as a Peach

This design can be utilized for any number of designer papers that have primarily small designs---as with our Tuesday design the larger patterns won't work as well with this because of the small rectangles being used. 

Plus this designer paper is also on sale until 8-2-21--order yours while it's on sale!

I'll give you the step by step directions below followed by the Supply List so you can order your supplies to create this card.

The new July-December mini  is being delivered to doorsteps all over the US right now--Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping click the Shop Now button & you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Flirty Flamingo cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (cardbase).

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 5 1/4 X 4; adhere to card front with liquid glue

3. Cut Flirty dotted DSP 2 X 5 1/8; adhere to white layer with glue (approx 1/8" border of white)

4. Cut 1 3/4 X 2 1/2 of the flower pattern & small peach pattern--adhere to white layer with glue leaving 1/8" border.

5. Stamp (Sweet As a Peach) leaf stem in Old Olive & flower trio in Flirty Flamingo on white cardstock; die cut.  Stamp flower centers in Early Espresso. Adhere to card front with dimensionals.

6. Stamp verse in black ink on white cardstock, die cut; adhere over flowers with dimensionals.

7. Cut approximately 8" Pale Papaya ribbon, tie bow, adhere with glue dot.

8. Adhere 2 bumblebee trinkets with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on product image & you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now:

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How to Let the Magic of In Symmetry Designer Paper Design Your Next Card

July 20, 2021

Today I'll show you How to Let the Magic of Sweet Symmetry Designer Paper Design Your Next Card. The Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper has a wonderful way of putting the colors & designs together so card making is very simple-- it's hard to go wrong!

Starting with...

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The first step is selecting 3 prints that share colors --- this is simple since most all designs share color with other designs. I select one with a directional design (e.g. stripes), one with definite pattern, & one color on color-- it can have a pattern but mostly one color.  Here's the card--

Sweet Symmetry

After picking the patterns it's easy to select the card base & layers (Bumblebee, So Saffron, Vanilla, Just Jade), inks for stamping (Calypso Coral, Just Jade) as well as the ribbon. The paper pretty much designs the card for you.

This design can be utilized for any number of designer papers that have primarily small designs---the larger patterns won't work as well with this because of the small rectangles being used. 

Best of all this designer paper is on sale until 8-2-21--order yours while it's on sale!

I'll give you the step by step directions below followed by the Supply List so you can order your supplies to create this card.

The new July-December mini  is being delivered to doorsteps all over the US right now--Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping click the Shop Now button & you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Bumblebee cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (cardbase); cut 4 X 5 1/4 Very Vanilla; adhere this to card base with liquid glue.

2. Cut three So Saffron 1 5/8 X 1 3/8; cut one So Saffron 1 5/8 X 2 3/8 (dsp bases)

3. Cut two flowery dsp 1 1/2 X 1 1/4, one Jade leaves 1 1/2 X 1 1/4 and one bumblebee color on color 1 1/2 X2 1/4

4. Layer the dsp on the dsp bases with liquid glue adhere these units to card front with liquid glue--see photo for placement.

5. Cut Very Vanilla 3 1/8 X 2 1/4

    *Stamp large flower in Calypso Coral

    *Stamp leaves in Just Jade

    *Cut 8" Bumblebee gingham ribbon, tie in bow and adhere under flower with glue dot.

    *Adhere 3 small Daffodil Artistry Blooms sequins (see photo).

5. Cut So Saffron 3 1/4 X 2 3/8; adhere stamped layer to this with dimensionals

6. Cut Just Jade 3 3/8 X 2 1/8; adhere to back of above unit with glue and adhere to card front with glue.

7. Adhere to bumblebee trinkets to bumblebee dsp rectangle with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

 

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How to Stamp Over 20 Wild Roses in Less Than 10 Seconds!

July 15, 2021

Today I'm going to show you How to Stamp Over 20 Wild Roses in Less Than 10 Seconds! Are you always in a rush to get that beautiful card stamped and in the mail? Me too! So I'm always on the lookout for quick & simple but beautiful cards to create...so take a look at this one...

Wildroses card

And, a closer look at the embellishment...

Wildroses close up

Yes, there are over 20 gorgeous wild roses stamped on this card using the Wild Roses background stamp...one single stamp--only takes 10 seconds to ink it up and stamp on the card front...and you're pretty much finished creating--just add a sentiment and a bit of bling and into the mail! Awesome, right?

These background stamps are a delight and a lifesaver when it comes to beauty and ease and saving tons of time...imagine how long it would have taken to stamp a piece of cardstock with these lovely roses and have it turn out perfectly--and if you are doing multiples...how long would it take to do it again and again. But with these background stamps---one stamp and you are done!

 

I'll give you the step by step directions below followed by the Supply List so you can order your supplies to create this card.

The new July-December mini is going to be released in August...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping just click the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Polished Pink cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut Basic Black cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3.Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 7/8 X 5 1/8:

    *Ink the Wild Rose stamp with Polished Pink ink--be sure to get good coverage and be sure your ink pad is well-inked...position over entire layer and stamp--be sure to press evenly over the entire stamp for a full crisp image.

    *Adhere this to the black layer with liquid glue

4. Die cut label (Scallop & Contours) from Shimmery White cardstock, stamp verse (Happiest of Birthdays) in black ink (e.g. Memento).  Adhere to card front with dimensionals.

5. Die cut butterfly (Brilliant Wings) from Basic Black cardstock; adhere to top of label with a glue dot.

6. Adhere a large Polished Pink jewel to butterfly head and two small jewels to the label (see sample for placement).

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on product image and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now to create this card.

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The Secret of a Perfect Flower with the Oval in Watercolor Shapes

July 13, 2021

Today we're going to learn The Secret of a Perfect Flower with the Oval in Watercolor Shapes! Last week we explored using the Watercolor Shapes stamp set...today we'll be creating a perfect flower with the large oval stamp and the small circle....check it out...

Flower

Isn't that a fun card? Just stamp the flower center (small circle) then using the large oval add the petals. Once the flower is formed use the smaller oval stamp to form the stem and leaves....quick, fast and fun!  

If you missed last week's creations check them out here https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2021/07/exploring-fast-fantastic-backgrounds-with-watercolor-shapes-.html  and here https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2021/07/learn-how-to-create-a-multilevel-background-with-a-single-stamp-ink.html.

I'll give you the step by step directions below followed by the Supply List so you can order your supplies to create this card.

The new July-December mini is going to be released in August...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping just click the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Poppy Parade cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut large scalloped rectangle (Color Contours dies) from Basic Black cardstock.

3. Cut 3 3/8 X 4 5/8 Basic White cardstock.

    *Stamp small circle (Watercolor Shapes) in Early Espresso slightly above center.

Secret: When stamping the petals below place the center end of the oval on the opposite side of the center circle--so that each petal will be perfectly aligned. This means that the center circle will be overstamped 8 times--once for each petal.

    *Using large oval (Watercolor Shapes) in Calypso Coral ink begin stamping petal at bottom slightly to right of center, stamp next petal directly opposite this petal...

Flower step 1

        * Stamp another petal 90 degrees on either side; stamp next petal directly across from this one...

Flower step 2

    *Stamp additional petals in between these so there are a total of 8 petals.

    *Using small oval, stamp stem and 2 leaves in Garden Green ink.

    *Stamp small dots (Artistically Inked) in Flirty Flamingo ink to accent the background.

4. Die cut small label (Art Gallery stamp and dies) from white cardstock; stamp Best Wishes in Memento ink. Adhere to card front with dimensionals.

5. Adhere white later to black layer & this unit to card front with liquid glue.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on product image below & you'll be in my store--order your supplies today:

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Learn How To Create a Multilevel Background with a Single Stamp & Ink

July 08, 2021

 

Today we'll Learn How To Create a Multilevel Background with a Single Stamp & Ink. If you haven't seen Tuesday's seaworthy background you can check it out here... https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2021/07/exploring-fast-fantastic-backgrounds-with-watercolor-shapes-.html. Today we're using the same stamp set, Watercolor Shapes, and creating a back ground that looks multilevel with lots of depth with only a single stamp and a single color of ink....

Shaded Summer

Here's a bit closer look..

Shaded summer cuSee how we created the depth by simply stamping three time using the single ink color and just moving the stamp about 3/4" down and to the right each time....the overlapping colors give you the appearance of a deeper darker layer as you move that center area again and again.

It's such an easy and quick technique that you can create this card in about 5 minutes and it appears you have taken a long time to create this in depth beauty. The contrasting silhouette stamp is quite striking against the softer color tones. Adding a touch of Wink of Stella to the flowers brings a highlight that is quick and atractive. We've added the new 2021-2023 In Color (Soft Succulent) Jewels that catch the passing light. Quick, easy and stunning!

 

I'm going to give you step by step directions followed by the Supply list so you can purchase your supplies today.

The new July-December mini is going to be released in August...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping just click the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Just Jade cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score the long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Basic Black cardstock 5 X 3 3/4; adhere this layer to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut Soft Seafoam cardstock 3 5/8 X 4 7/8.

    *Using the large rectangle stamp (Watercolor Shapes) and Soft Seafoam ink, stamp a rectangle in the center of this layer.

    *Ink the stamp again and stamp it approximately 3/4" up and to the left.

    *Ink the stamp again and stamp in approximately 3/4" down and to the right of the center stamp.

    *Stamp the flower stem (Shaded Summer) in Memento ink in the center of the shaded area.

    *Stamp verse (Shaded Summer) in Memento ink in the lower right corner of the shaded area.

    *Add Wink of Stella to the flowers.

    *Add one large and two small Soft Succulent rhinestones--see photo for placement.

    *Adhere this layer to the black layer with liquid glue.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now.

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Exploring Fast & Fantastic Backgrounds with Watercolor Shapes

July 06, 2021

Today we're Exploring Fast & Fantastic Backgrounds with Watercolor Shapes! It's so easy to create a beautiful eye-catching background that sets up your primary image in a speedy way! Check out this card...

Seascape

Here's a bit closer look...

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See those large (and small) "bubbles" in the background--isn't that a perfect set up for the beautiful copper fish?  Without the bubbles you have a bit of seaweed and greenery but add those bubbles and you tie it all together in a perfect setting for that gorgeous fish. Using the same color ink as the cardstock (Pool  Party) you don't focus on the bubbles--they blend well into the background yet provide a super layer for that fish to swim on.

The Watercolor shapes (circles, square, rectangles, ovals) lend themselves to a variety of uses---it's like having a set it building blocks and your imagination is the limit. For this card we're only using the two circles..drop back by Thursday and check out what we did with a simple use of 3 large rectangles.

 

I'm going to give you step by step directions followed by the Supply list so you can purchase your supplies today.

The new July-December mini is going to be released in August...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping just click the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Bermuda Bay cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 3/4 X 5.

3. Cut Pool Party cardstock 51/4 X 3 1/2

    *Stamp 3 large circles (Watercolor Shapes) in Pool Party in a triangle on the Pool Party layer--keeping to the center.

    *Stamp the seaweed and greenery (Seascape) in Coastal Cabana ink to the right and left sides.

    *Stamp verse (Seascape) in Memento ink near top left edge.

    *Adhere this layer to the white layer centering top to bottom and left to right using liquid glue.

    *Adhere this unit to the card front using liquid glue.

4. Die cut large fish from copper foil; adhere to card front with dimensionals

5. Adhere 2 large and 1 small Coastal Cabana Artistry Blooms Sequins--see photo for placement

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on product image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies today.

 

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Learn the Secret to Creating a Little White Magic!

July 01, 2021

Today we're going to Learn the Secret to Creating a Little White Magic! Tuesday we created Black Magic and today we're creating White Magic. The Flower Market Die Cut is the "white" part and that amazing pastel watercolor background is the Magic behind the White....check it out...

Flower market

What I've had a terrible time doing is trying to show you the sparkle in that magic...try this view

Flower market cuIf you look closely you'll see the bits of Wink that were splattered on the water coloring as the finishing touch---in really life this just creates a fantastic glittery background that is super easy to create--again...you need to try this to see the entire gorgeousness of this effect. Imagine that the colored layer is glimmer paper--that's how sparkly it is.

This card uses Fresh Fresia, Polished Pink, and Bermuda Bay...but any color combo you enjoy can work beautifully with this card. 

This is the last card using the Water Painters for awhile--they are just so much fun that I want to go on and on--which you can...try this technique for an afternoon of fun.

I'm going to give you step by step directions followed by the Supply list so you can purchase your supplies today.

The new July-December mini is going to be released in August...if you don't have a current demonstrator and would like to receive a copy--email me at [email protected]

To go shopping just click the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (Z6EERDH9) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

Directions : 

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Watercolor paper 5 3/8 X 4

    *Add a couple of drops of reinker in the ink pad lid of Fresh Fresia, Polished Pink and Bermuda Bay (you can use any other waterproof container for this)

    *Using the largest Water Painter and circular motions, cover the paper with color overlapping the circles to blend colors. Work quickly and don't go over one area repeatedly to avoid pilling.

    *Using Wink of Stella, spatter over entire layer (flick brush against cap while holding over layer).

    *Let dry or use heat tool to speed up drying.

3. Cut Flower Market die from 4 X 5 3/8 Basic White cardstock; adhere to painted layer with small dots of liquid glue; adhere this unit to the card front with liquid glue.

4. Cut approximately 15" Polished Pink ribbon, tie around card front and into a bow.

5. Adhere large rhinestones to center of the large flowers in the die cut.

Your Card is ready for sending!

Supply list: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now.

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