Hand Stamped Cards

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

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:


Creating with Stampin'Up! Perched in a Tree Stamps & Aspen Dies Using All Aboutn Autumn DSP

Today we're Creating with Stampin'Up! Perched in a Tree Stamps & Aspen Dies using All About Autumn DSP. I'm really getting in to my autumn aura...it's my absolute favorite season of the year (except maybe Christmas--they run neck and neck)! 

The new holiday mini has a set of designer papers that just makes me drool--the All About Autumn....so today I decided to challenge myself to use the back foil-embedded side of those papers...here's today's creation...

Leaves

And a closer look..

Leave cuThis is definitely one of those cards that appears much better in real life than in photos---the gold foil embedded in both of the designer papers used here is quite stunning---I just can't seem to capture that in the photo--do I need photography help? Yep!!! 

As mentioned the back side of all the designs in All About Autumn featured gorgeous images with embedded gold foil....the richness is hard to describe and to photograph.

This card features the lovely 'thank you' greeting along with three small leaves die cut from Moody Mauve, Pretty Peacock and the new Oxidized Copper specialty paper. Notice that the Mauve & Peacock leaves have a gold shimmer--this was created using a dauber with Gold Enamel paint..it gives that warm glow to any of the cardstock--almost like creating your own designer paper.

To top off this image we used the Mauve Speckled Dots--just a touch more of sparkle to rev up the card to the next level.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by Thursday to see what we're creating with this new set!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

2. Cut white base DSP 5 3/8 X 4 1/8--adhere to card front

3. Cut the following and adhere each layer to the previous layer:

    *Pretty Peacock 4 1/2 X 3 1/4
    *Mauve DSP 4 3/8 X 3 1/8
    *Pretty Peacoock 3 1/2 X 2 3/8
    *Basic White 3 3/8 X 2 1/4

4. Stamp verse in Pretty Peacock ink in lower right corner

5. Stamp lightly the dots in Moody Mauve ink (if your ink is stamping darkly you may want to stamp off on scrap paper and then on cardstock layer).

6. Die cut small leaf from Pretty Peacock, Moody Mauve, and Oxidized Copper (gold look piece); adhere to upper left corner of stamped layer.

7. Cut approximately 7" gold cord (Simply Elegant Trim), tie in bow & adhere with glue dot to upper corner.

8. Adhere 1 large & 2 small mauve Speckled dots (see photo).

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

162178 All About Autumn DSP
155766 Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper
162191 Adh backed Speckled Dots
161610 Metallic Enanel Effects Paints

 


Creating Another Beauty with Stampin'Up! Oceanfront in the Background!

Today we're Creating Another Beauty with Stampin'Up! Oceanfront in the Background! Tuesday we created a cutie using this same technique...if you missed it check it out here... Click to see Tuesday's Card.

This is the Oceanfront stamp set--today we're using the second image from the top

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This is today's cutie...

Balmy

Just a bit closer look...

Balmy cuYou can see what a pop that background image gives to the simple birthday greeting...and just as in Tuesday's card...you can adapt this image color to any card base or color combo.

Our designer paper is from the Subtles set...these are wonderful sets of paper since you can match or coordinate any color in the Stampin'Up!  families. The large polkadots are perfect with the balloon design.

Speaking of the balloon--this balloon (cut with the Beautiful Balloons dies) is cut from the new Silver/Gold Glimmer paper with adhesive backing! Yes--isn't that wonderful--it's an Online Exlcusive product (#162288). You'll want to nab this soon before it goes out of stock--this set of papers is only available while supplies last.

The greeting is from the Biggest Wish set ---a sort of mix and match set of greeting words that you can arrange any way you want to fit your card front design (and use on th inside too).

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next week to see what we're creating!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Balmy Blue cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (cardbase).

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

3. Cut Balmy Blue large polkadot designer paper (Subtles family DSP) 3 7/8 X 5 1/; adhere to white layer.

4. Cut Basic White & Balmy Blue using the Countryside Corners die (approx 4" horizontal):

    *Stamp the oceanfront image in Balmy Blue in center
    *Stamp HAPPY birthday in Blueberry Bushel ink
    *Die cut medium balloon (Beautiful Balloons) from the silver adhesive backed glimmer paper--peel backing & adhere to right of HAPPY.
    *Cut aproximatey 7" of silver cord (Simply Elegant Trim), tie in bow and adhere to bottom of balloon.
    *Adhere one large, one medium & one small rhinestone--see photo

5. Cut Balmy die cut in half horizontally and adhere to back of white one so a slim border appears at the top and bottom--adhere this to front of card.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!


Creating Another Simple Beautiful Card Using Stampin'Up! New Magical Meadow Dies.

Today we're Creating Another Simple Beautiful Card Using Stampin'Up! New Magical Meadow Dies. Tuesday we created a stunning card with this set...if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's card.

Again we are only using the dies from this set that are not stamp-based...

DiesHere's today's design...

White

And a closer look...

White cuOur base for this card is Basic White--this helps to dramatize the designer paper cuts (Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper #162133)--see how it makes the designer paper pop!

The die cuts for this card (Magical Meadow Dies #162143) were selected from the paper images--they coordinate so well with the paper designs. One cut was from the Silver foil and the 2nd cut is from Blueberry Bushel which is one of the colors used in the paper.

Check out the Starry Sky Metallic Mesh Trim bow--what a great match and it adds a bit more sparkle.

We're using the Faceted Gem Trio again but this time the Lost Lagoon color--this blends nicely wiht the paper images as well as the Pool Party cardstock with the greeting.

The greeting (Go To Greetings) was stamped in Blueberry Bushel ink and so matches the die cut and the images in the paper. By using this greeting set you can build a stash of these cards and know that you'll have a greeting for all your occasions.

Stop by next Tuesday to see what new set we'll be using!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 ; score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; put through Exposed Brick embossing folder; adhere to card front.

3. Cut 3 pieces 1 X 3 1/2 from the Winter Meadows Designer Series Paper (#162133); adhere middle piece in center of card front--then adhere other pieces on ether side leaving approximately 1/8" between the pieces.

4. Die cut 2 leafy branches (Magical Meadow Dies #162143)--one from Silver Foil and the other From Blueberry Bushel; adhere over first designer paper piece.

5. Cut approximately 7" Starry Night Metallic Mesh Trim, tie in bow and adhere to base of stems with a glue dot.

6. Cut Pool Party cardstock 5/8 X 1 3/4; stamp with greeting (Go To Greetings) in Blueberry Bushel ink; adhere with dimensionals (see photo for placement).

7. Adhere 3 Lost Lagoon Faceted Gem Trio (#162148)--see photo for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!


Simple Card Using Stampin'Up! Magical Meadow Dies

Today we're creating a Simple Card Using Stampin'Up! Magical Meadow Dies. This set of dies can really be used without use of any stamps in the stamp set---the dies that are not 'stamp based' are an excellent set that coordiate fantastically with the Winter Meadow Designer Series Papers (#162133).

These are the specific non-stamp based dies...

Dies

Here's today's card...

Boho

And a closer look...

Boho cu

This charming designer paper is created with the watercolor "look" that softens the images and allows the blending of the colors in the background of your projects. This particular design is one of my favorites...if you do memory keeping--this page alone is absolutely stunning as a background..check this out...

Dsp sheetThe featured die cut is from the "grape" foil in the Silver Foil (Online Exclusive product) so we get that deep grape that blends nicely with the other colors but gives that super shine to add character to the card. 

The ink is Orchid Oasis (an In Color) that surprisingly just makes that greeting pop--it was a serendipity selection that is always a fun experience when creating--to find something beautiful that is unexpected!

The embellishments are the Faceted Gems Trio (#162148)--they truly are 'gems' that just pop pizzazz into the design.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next Thursday to see what we're creating with this new set!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

2. Cut Boho 4 1/8 X 5 3/8, put through Timeworn Type embossing folder & adhere to card front.

3. Cut Designer paper 3 X 4 (Winter Meadow #162133); adhere approximately 1" from left side of card

4. Cut Basic White cardstock 1 X 4; stamp greeting (GoTo Greetings) in Orchid Oasis ink--stamp near right edge; adhere to card front approximately 1" from bottom--see sample.

5. Die cut berry stem (Magical Meadow dies #1621430 from the 'grape' Silver Foil; adhere with glue or glue dots to the left side of designer paper

6. Adhere 3 clear Faceted Gem Trio (#162148)--see sample for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!


Creating Another Stunning Card with Stampin'Up! Autumn Leaves Dies

Today we're Creating Another Stunning Card with Stampin'Up! Autumn Leaves Dies. Tuesday we created 3 beauties using this set and you can get the supplies to make them FREE...check out how to do that here... Click here for FREE Card Kit.

This set (Autumn Leaves) is a bit of a sleeper until you begin letting your imagination run away with it!!! Here's today's creation...

Thursday card

and a bit closer

Thursday card cuand now look at the background embossing...

Thurs card bkgndWe've embossed the background with the Leaf Fall folder...we experienced this one last fall and now it's an Online Exclusive...and what better way to put it to use than to complement the leaf grouping on this card.

You'll notice that the Early Espresso twigs under the leaves are actually the die for the leaf veins...what fun to repurpose them!

The embellishments are the Blooming Pearls --new in the holiday mini catalog--and add that lovely shine that pops the card over into the absolutely charming level.

This is one of those cards that would meet the needs of most occasions and you can create a few for you stash on hand when you are in a hurry be need a spectacular card!

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next Tuesday to see what new set we'll be using!

Remember:

*If you place a $50 or $35 order using this special host code (YYYVEF7Q) you'll receive the free card kit shown to you on Tuesday Click to see how to get FREE card kit

*If you use this month's host code (EK74Z2KW)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

2. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; put through Leaf Fall embossing folder.

3. Die cut the following:

    *2 leaf vein from Early Espresso

    *2 small maple leaves from Crushed Curry

    *2 small oak leaves from Cajun Craze

    *2 small oval leaves from Gold Foil

4. Arrange die cuts as shown in photo and attach with glue or glue dots

5. Cut approximately 7" of Gold/Vanilla ribbon, tie in bow and attach to center of leaf arrangement

6. Cut Very Vanilla 1/2 X 1 1/4; stamp 'Just a Note' (Go To Greetings) in Coppery Clay ink; adhere with glue near center of leaf arrangement.

7. Adhere 1 large and 2 small gold Blooming Pearls...see sample for placement

Your card is ready for sending!

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

New products:

Autumn Leaves: Bundle #162186, stamps 162179, dies 162185
Blooming Pearls: 162238


September Monthly FREE Card Kit Featuring Stampin'Up! Autumn Leaves Dies

Today we are releasing the September Monthly FREE Card Kit Featuring Stampin'Up! Autumn Leaves DiesThis is a new set of dies in the Stampin'Up! September-December mini catalog (holiday mini).  It is accompanied with a stamp set so, therefore, is a new bundle available to order 9/6/23

The stamp set and dies are shown below & on page 44 of the holiday in. 

NOTE: you DO NOT need the Autumn Leaves dies or the stamps to complete the FREE Card kit:

Stamp set Dies 1

Dies 2

This set of dies contains multiple leaves, leaf stems, & some great labels --it can be a really fun set to create cards and memory keeping pages. The dies even contain a couple of those background piercings to add pizzazz to your creations!

The cards also use the stunning set of new designer papers called All About Autumn--I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful set of fall papers than these!

To make the cards in this month's kit we are using greetings from the Go To Greetings set...you can use other greeting instead. Remember you do NOT need the Autumn Leaves stamps or dies to complete the FREE card kit this month.

Here are the cards we'll be making this month...you won't want to miss these...

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This is how the FREE Kit works!

    *You place an order (for anything) using the specific host code
You do NOT need to order Autumn Leaves stamps or dies to get the FREE card kits

September's FREE CLASS host code is (YYYVEF7Q)

$35 order - you'll receive supplies** to create 3 designs X 2 of each = 6 cards
   $50 order  - you'll receive the above PLUS a pack of embellishments.

9/11 you receive

*Video link (available for 1 year)
*pdf with photos & measurements
(to cut more if you want)

Watch at the beginning of each month for the next free class!

If you enjoy the free class click on the Events button at the top of this page and check out the classes we hold every weekend--they are all on zoom so it doesn't matter where you are!

Get your FREE Card Kit--Order NOW!!!

Order anything you want---does NOT need to be the Autumn Leaves stamps or dies

Deadline for placing your order is 9/10/23 using the host code (YYYVEF7Q)
Your email will be sent 9/11/23
Your card supplies will be mailed to you 9/20/23 

All cardstock & DSP cut to size & scored, all bows tied, all embellishment included

Note: I use the email & mailing address from your order placed with the host code---please be sure the info is correct.

Remember--you do NOT need the Autumn Leaves stamps or dies to complete the FREE kit.

Supply list of what YOU will need to complete the cards in the FREE Kit: Click on SHOP NOW button on right side of this page (above my photo). Note:  Download Supplies to complete kit

Or click one of the images below and you'll be in my store ready to order your supplies so you will receive the FREE card kits: note-Mauve ink & dauber are only needed to accent.

 


Another Quick Card Using Stampin'Up! Inked & Tiled Stamp Set

Today we're creating Another Quick Card Using Stampin'Up! Inked & Tiled Stamp Set. Tuesday we designed a Curry on Curry card using this set...if you missed it check it out here Click here for Tuesday's card.

Today's card uses Calypso Coral as the primary color...

Calypso

And here's a closer look...

Calypso cu

The underlayer of designer paper (Inked Botanicals) uses the same leaf image we're using in our focal design but in the Calypso Coral color.

We've stamped our image in Calypso Coral and Garden Green--definitely end of summer colors with lots of pizazz.

The embellishments are again today from the 2023-2025 In Color Dots--this time we're using Copper Clay--and they work so well with the Calypso Coral ink and designer paper. One hint about using these dots--don't let the name of the color discourage you from using the dots---they seem to have a lighter brighter color than the cardstock and inks in the same named color.

We did cheat with the ribbon on this design--I'm using the Calypso Coral Braided Linen Trim (#162239) which is in the new mini catalog going live September 6th---put it on your Wish list and you can purchase it then.

The brushed brass butterfly also fits the late summer image.

For the fower center we added a bit of glam using the flat backed pearls--these are totally awesome because they are flat which means they don't add all the height for mailing. PLUS they tend to take on some of the color over which they are placed--this means they work fantastically for many color scenarios.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next Tuesday to see what our September FREE class will be!

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (J4WPM4PZ)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

2. Cut Coral Designer Paper (Inked Botanicals) 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front.

3. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 2 1/4 X 4:

    *Stamp flower in Calypso Coral and leaf stem in Garden green; add Wink of Stella to flower.

    *Add one large, one medium, and one small Copper Clay dots (23-25 In Color dots) (see photo for placement.)

    *Add one large brushed brass butterfly

4. Cut approximately 7" of Calypso Coral Braided Linen Trim, tie in bow and adhere to stem with a glue dot.

5. Cut Gold foil paper 4 X 3/4"; die cut with scalloped border die (Zany Zoo dies); adhere under left side of stamped layer with glue dots; adhere this unit to card front approxinately 1 1/4" from left side.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any inage below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!


Creating Simplicity with Stampin'Up! Inked and Tiled Stamp Set

Today we're Creating Simplicity with Stampin'Up! Inked and Tiled Stamp Set. This set just reminds me of late summer and early autumn...and the simplicity of the designs lend themselves to quick and easy cards with lots of class...

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Here's today's card...

Curry

And here's a bit closer view...

Curry cuThe focal image is stamped directly on the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper...it is such a lovely set of designs---and they all work well together. This specific light plaid works great for allowing us to stamp the image on it. We've used the double floral and added the double bud to the right side of the stem. We're using Crushed Curry ink so this makes color coordination a snap!

We added the underlaying Designer paper in the darker curry polka dot--again blending is so easy with this set of designer paper.

I love the color combo in these papers--the Lost Lagoon is just a perfect accent on this  curry card--I probably would not have picked it until I saw it in the DSP--another great tip when trying to select color sets--check out the DSP color combinations to see if you like the way they blend.

Lastly we use the Wild Wheat In Color Dots for our accent embellishments...now I have to say this Wild Wheat looks more like Curry to me and that's wonderful since we're working with Curry today.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by Thursday to see what we're creating with this cute set.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (J4WPM4PZ)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

2. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8, put through Timeworn Type embossing folder and adhere to card front.

3. Cut Dotted Curry DSP (Inked Botanicals) 2 X 4 1/8; adhere approximately 1" from bottom of the card front

4. Cut light Curry plaid paper 2 1/2 X 4 1/2

    *Stamp double flower stem in Crushed Curry ink; stamp double bud in Curry on right side of stem (see photo). Add Wink of Stella to flower,

    *Adhere this to card front with dimensionals

    *Add 1 large, 1 medium, and 1 small Wild Wheat dots (2023-2025 In Color Dot) (see photo)

5. Cut approximately 7" of Lost Lagoon ribbon, tie in bow and adhere to stems

6. Cut Vanilla 5/8 X 2 1/4, stamp 'happy birthday' in black ink, cut a slant on each end (see photo); adhere with dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store---order your supplies now!


Creating Another Classic Guy Card Using Stampin'Up! Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set

Today we're Creating Another Classic Guy Card Using Stampin'Up! Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set. Tuesday we used the wolf stamp from this set...if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's card.

Here's today's card...

Owl

And a bit closer look...

Owl cu

The primary color in today's card is Blueberry Bushel...as I mentioned Tuesday August is my son's birthday month and blue is his favorite color...thus we're using a dark blue-- but one with a lot of life in it.

This stamp has so much detail and depth built into the stamp itself we don't need to do any further coloring or enhancement...it's perfect as stamped in Blueberry Bushel.  One of the useful things about using a single color for a card is that you don't need to worry about coordinating with just the right complementary color!

After cutting the focal point circle in the top layer we ran the layer through the 'crosshatch' folder (one of the 3 folderes in the Basic 3D embossing folder set that is an Online Exclusive).  This folder is nearly universally useful...it's so good for many cards and works perfectly with this design.

To top it off we used the Blueberry Tinsel Gems (3 pk) that add that little touch of class pushing it to the next level of design.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next week to see what we're creating.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (J4WPM4PZ)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

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

3. Cut Blueberry Busehel 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; using stitched circle die (approx 2 1/8" diameter- Stylish Shapes), cut hole approximatel 1" from top and sides.

4. Run this layer through the crosshatch folder (Basic 3D embossing folders):

    *Center this layer over the white layer and mark hole with pencil.

    *Stamp owl in circle with Blueberry Bushel ink (erase pencil mark if necessary).

    *Add 1 large and 2 small Blueberry dots (2023-2025 In Color Dots).

    *Using dimensionals adhere this layer to card front.

5. Cut Basic White 3/4 X 2 1/4; stamp verse in Blueberry ink; cut Balmy Blue 2 X 7/8; adhere to back of white. Adhere this unit to card front--see sample.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in ny store...order your supplies now!


Creating a Guy Card Using Stampin'Up! Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set

Today we're Creating a Guy Card Using Stampin'Up! Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set. This is my son's birthday month so I'm always thinking about guy cards in August.  Since I'm a 'girly' kind of stamper I am always into embellishments and a bit frilly. But that just won't work for guys like my son. I riffled through my stamp sets and grabbed the Wildlife Wonder set...it's perfect for guys!

Here's the card for today...

Wolf

And a bit closer look...

Wolf cu

Aiming for quick and classic...which to me meant not a lot of coloring but still a couple of interest points.

Earthen Textures designer paper was perfect for this wildlife--this design was done in Pebble Path--one of the new In colors.  So the card base color was automatically selected.

The wolf image is so detailed that no coloring was needed...it was perfect in Pebble Path ink....as is the greeting.

Not wanting the wild plant to over power or have the same "weight" as the focal image so I still used Pebble Path ink but stamped off before stamping on the card. (Stamping off - inking the stamp, stamping on scrap paper, then stamping the image on the real paper).

The final top off is the addition of the Pebble Path dots which adds a bit of shine but still doesn't overpower the focal images.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's card below followed by the supply list.

Stop by Thursday to see what we're creating with this cute set.

Remember:

*If you use this month's host code (J4WPM4PZ)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

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

2. Cut the designer paper (Earthen Textures) 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front.

3. Die cut Countryside Corners (approx 4" long) from Very Vanilla cardstock; repeat with Pebble Path cardstock.

    *Stamp wolf & greeting in Pebble Path ink (see photo).

    *Stamp off the wild plant in Pebble Path ink

    *Add 1 large & 2 small Pebble Path dots (see photo).

4. Cut the Pebble Path die cut in half horizontally; adhere both pieces underneath the stamped layer so just a small border appears at the top and bottom; use dimensionals to attach to card base.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now!