Aug 30, 2025 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
Happy Friday! On today’s Facebook Live, I shared a sneak peek of the new Branching Out Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This is such a versatile bundle – perfect for masculine cards, nature-inspired designs, and so much more. I paired it with earthy tones and one of my favorite new designer papers to create this classic birthday card.
Don’t Forget the Envelope!
I always like to finish my projects with a coordinating envelope. A strip of the same designer series paper was added to the flap for that extra special touch.
Missed the Live? You can catch the replay on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page or on YouTube below.
The Card
The card base is Very Vanilla, which really lets the rich tones of Early Espresso and Pecan Pie shine. I used the Branching Out Dies to create two frames – one in Early Espresso and one in Pecan Pie – and layered them over a 3” x 4” piece of designer series paper from the Branching Out suite. I love how the woodland images peek through the window of the frame!
For a little texture, I added die-cut branches (also from the Branching Out Bundle) in Very Vanilla and tied them with a touch of natural mesh ribbon. The sentiment, “Happiest Birthday Wishes,” is stamped in Early Espresso ink and cut with a stitched rectangle. A simple dot finishes the look- another new product alert the Streaked Dots.
Measurements
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Very Vanilla Card Base: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
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Early Espresso Frame: 4” x 5 ½”
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Pecan Pie Frame: 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”
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DSP: 3” x 4”
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Envelope Flap: 5 ¾” x 2 ¼”
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Scraps of Very Vanilla for sentiment and branch die cuts
Watch the Replay
If you missed today’s Facebook Live, you can catch the replay to see step-by-step how this card came together. I know you’ll love playing with the Branching Out Bundle as much as I do!
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Aug 30, 2025 | Gallery, More Thank You Cards |
I’m so excited to share a sneak peek of a brand-new bundle from Stampin’ Up!—the Gathering Moments Bundle. I featured this card during my Facebook Live, and it’s such a perfect way to kick off the fall season.
This card combines rich autumn colors with a clean design, and the little details make it special—like the embossed background, pull-out panel, and a sweet pop of Designer Series Paper.
Missed the Live? You can catch the replay on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page or on YouTube below.
Why I Love This Card
This design is a wonderful mix of clean lines and cozy autumn vibes. The Gathering Moments Bundle makes it easy to create projects that celebrate the season and share gratitude in a special way.
If you’d like to see exactly how I put this card together, be sure to watch the replay of my Facebook Live!
The Pull-Out Feature
One of the things I love about this design is the pull-out panel tucked into the pocket. It’s perfect for writing a heartfelt note or adding extra stamped images—like the oak leaf, acorn, and mushroom shown here. The stamped elements tie back beautifully to the patterned paper and sentiment on the card front.
Finishing Touches
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The sentiment “Many Thanks” is stamped in Early Espresso for a warm, rich look.
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A bit of twine behind the die-cut sentiment adds just the right touch of texture.
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A few glittery embellishments bring in sparkle without overwhelming the design.
Project Details
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Card Base: Thick Basic White – 5 ½” x 7”, scored at 4 ¼”
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Embossed Layer: Basic White – 2 ½” x 5 ¼” (run through your favorite embossing folder for added texture)
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DSP (Designer Series Paper): 1 ½” x 4”
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Cajun Craze Layers: 4” x 5” (pull-out insert) and 1 ¾” x 4”
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Die-Cut Panel: Basic White 2” x 2” (Nested Essentials Die used here)
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Additional Layer: Basic White 3 ¾” x 4 ¾” (pull-out insert)
Colors: Early Espresso and Cajun Craze – a perfect autumn duo!
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Aug 28, 2025 | Gallery, More Christmas Cards, More Holiday Cards |
Blessed to Have You in My Life – Featuring the Amber Autumn Bundle
During my most recent Facebook Live, I shared this cozy, fall-inspired card featuring the brand-new Amber Autumn Bundle from Stampin’ Up! Isn’t this the perfect bundle to celebrate the beauty of the season and the blessings of friendship?
For my card, I paired the Amber Autumn stamps and dies with the gorgeous Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper. The soft, earthy tones are just right for fall and pair beautifully with Early Espresso cardstock and ink. I love how the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder adds a bit of texture and warmth behind the focal image.
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The sentiment “Blessed to have you in my life” takes center stage, accented with the Irregular Weave Trim and a few Streaked Dots for a rustic finishing touch.
Inside, I kept it simple with another heartfelt sentiment: “Grateful for You.”
Here are the measurements if you’d like to recreate this card:
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Early Espresso Cardstock – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
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Very Vanilla Cardstock – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (qty 2 – one embossed with Forever Plaid), 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (Largest Stylish Shapes Circle Die), 1 1/2″ x 4″ (for words)
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Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper – 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″, 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
This card came together so easily and would be perfect to send to someone special this season. I always say—happy mail is the best kind of mail! ✉️💛
What do you think—will you be making some autumn cards this year with this gorgeous new bundle?
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Aug 25, 2025 | Gallery, More Thank You Cards |
am so excited to share a little sneak peek with you today! This beautiful “Many Thanks” card was created with the brand-new Gathering Together Suite Collection, coming September 3. 🍂 This suite is filled with gorgeous autumn-inspired images—think leaves, acorns, and cozy textures—that are perfect for creating heartfelt projects all season long. I’ve put together a FREE step-by-step tutorial for this card so you can recreate it yourself. Let’s take a closer look!
DIMENSIONS:
- Very Vanilla Cardstock (All):
- Cardbase – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- 5 x 3 3/4 (embossed layer)
- 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 (stamped die-cuts)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Emboss the Very Vanilla layer with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. Adhere with dimensionals.
- Stamp the leaves (Cajun Craze & Crushed Curry), acorn & sentiment (Early Espresso) onto the Very Vanilla cardstock.
- Crop the sentiment with the smallest Branching Out die and the leaves/acorn with the coordinating Gathering Moments dies. Adhere with dimensionals.
- Embellish with a bow of Vanilla Baker’s Twine and 3 Cajun Craze and Gold Dots.
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Aug 23, 2025 | Gallery, More Christmas Cards, More Holiday Cards |
During my most recent Facebook Live, I had so much fun creating these two pretty cards featuring the Floral Charm Suite Collection. This suite is filled with gorgeous florals, coordinating dies, and the most beautiful designer paper that makes creating a breeze! I love how each card shows off the versatility of this collection—from the soft floral backgrounds to the bold die-cut accents. Whether you need a sweet “Hey” card to brighten someone’s day or a thoughtful “You Made My Day” card, the Floral Charm Suite has you covered!
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I love the softess of this first card – and the color combination- pulled from the Designer Series Paper (DSP). Colors used are Berry Burst and Pecan Pie. The die cut flower set in front of the circles, creates a lovely focal point. The “hey” sentiment is lighthearted and fun! Who wouldn’t smile when receiving this card! The gems in this suite are equally as gorgeous – Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots – they really do shimmer! This card will go together quickly – just a few panels, a few punched circles and the flower. I have shared all the measurements in my LIVE, – along with my favorite ruler!
Next – if you are a blue lover, like me, this card is for you! I love the subtle DSP – the navy tone on tone, used in the background – and then the pops of color with the coordinating DSP. The large floral image in white, to me, is swoon worthy!
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Aug 9, 2025 | Gallery, More Christmas Cards, More Holiday Cards |
During my most recent Facebook Live, we had a blast creating these playful and colorful cards featuring the Party Piggy Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This bundle is full of charm and cheer—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and bringing a smile to someone’s day. I showcased a variety of designs, from bold birthday greetings to punny sentiments like “What’s shakin’, bacon?” Each card highlights the bundle’s adorable pig images paired with fun colors, patterns, and textures.
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Here’s a closer look at the cards below:
I love the layout of this card! These piggys just make me smile!!
This next card is perfect for a masculine card – actually it’s perfect for anyone! This piggy is ready to party!
For the final card, I used a “wobbler” to make the piggy head shake – perfect for the sentiment I used for this card!
And here’s the details on the In Color Card I shared – free tutorial and product list!
Thanks for Being the Best – Featuring ALL the 2025–2027 In Colors!
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