Sep 13, 2023 | Gallery, More Friend Cards, More Sympathy Cards |
Today I am sharing three different cards that use the same simple layout! I did this for one card and then wanted to keep using this layout! It’s so quick and easy!!! Truly, you could use this layout for about any stamp set/bundle you own!
- Start with your card base
- Pick a panel of 4″ x 5 1/4″ cardstock or Designer Series Patterned Paper. You can add some embossing with an embossing folder if you wish
- Select 2 different pieces of Designer Series Paper or Specialty Paper and attach at an angle. I used both 1/2″ and 1/4″ widths. Determine what orientation you want – vertical or horizontal – that will determine where you attach these strips.
- Trim off excess angled paper
- Create your focal point – words, leaves, twine, sprigs etc!
- Attach to card front and you have a quick, easy card you will be proud to send!
Here is the recording of my Facebook Live –
This card features all new products from the Winter Meadow Suite in our Sept- Dec Mini Catalog –
This next card features the Autumn Harvest Suite – the embossing folder is called Leaf Fall and can be found in the Online Exclusives section of my online store.
For the third card, I changed the orientation of the card and used the Masterfully Made DSP and a new bundle called Heartfelt Hexagon for my focal point.
This bundle is one of the bundles that will be featured in our Oct 7 World Card Making Event! Have you registered yet? It’s a free event and will be a fun crafty time, but you do need to register! Here’s a link to register:
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!
You can purchase the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle by simply clicking below where all the products are listed. I’d so appreciate your order!
Which is your favorite card of these three? If I had to pick one, I would pick the Autumn themed card – maybe just because it’s that time of year! Which would you pick?
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:





Aug 12, 2023 | More Friend Cards, More Thank You Cards |

The Darling Details Bundle from the Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is just “Darling”! I created two card one simple and another a little on the stepped-up side.



Simple Card Dimensions:
- Basic Black Card Base – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Melon Mambo – 5 x 3 3/4
- Basic White – 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 (layer), 4 x 4 (for all images & sentiment)
Instructions:
- Burnish the fold of the card base.
- Crop the Melon Mambo with the largest Darling Details and a Cut & Emboss Machine.
- Adhere to the Basic White Layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Stamp the sentiment, leaves and flower outline in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Basic White layer.
- Stamp the flower center in Melon Mambo Ink first on scratch paper, then onto the flower outline.
- Crop with the flower and leaves with the coordinating Darling Details Dies and the sentiment with the Countryside Corners Die.
- Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with black Classic Matte Dots.

Stepped-Up Card Dimensions:
- Basic White Thick Card Base – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Melon Mambo – 5 x 3 3/4
- Basic Black – 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
- Basic White – 3 x 3 (for all images)
Instructions:
- Burnish the fold of the card base.
- Crop the Melon Mambo with the largest Darling Details die and a Cut & Emboss Machine.
- Crop the Basic Black with the 2nd largest Darling Details die tucked inside the largest Darling Details die.
- Adhere both to the Basic White Layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the sentiments in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Basic White card base center.
- Stamp the leaves and flower outline in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Basic White layer
- Stamp the flower center in Melon Mambo Ink first on scratch paper, then onto the flower outline.
- Crop with the flower and leaves with the coordinating Darling Details Dies and the sentiment with the Countryside Corners Die.
- Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with black Classic Matte Dots.





Aug 8, 2023 | Gallery, More Friend Cards, More Thank You Cards |
Yesterday for my Facebook Live I created two different cards based on two different card tutorials I shared to my email list subscribers. I loved the layouts of the cards and wanted to make them with different products! I am loving the Earthen Textures Suites – it’s very chic and quite stunning! Here’s a look at the suite –
Here’s the recording of the card on made on today’s Facebook Live. You will be able to see the measurements for the cards as you watch along on the video recording.

The first card is a fun fold – a small panel opens from the center section of the card. I used a die to create an interesting panel for the inside, too.

My next card shows a unique way to cut a 6″ x 6″ piece of DSP – simply mark each side at 1 1/2″ and then cut – you can see how i do this in the Facebook Replay. By cutting it in this way, you will have four identical panels to create four cards. I love the combination of colors in this card:

If you like these cards, then you will love my latest Card Class to go – it features this suite – and includes product plus 6 different cards, a complete PDF with measurements and a video that will walk you through each project. Details below!

Our Class to Go for August features the Earthen Textures bundle, beautiful Designer Series Paper and adhesive backed sequins! Combine these products to create stunning cards!
REQUEST TO REGISTER BELOW! Registration closes August 14 at 12 PM ET!
Please email me with any questions!
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:





Jul 26, 2023 | Gallery, More Friend Cards |
The Paper Florist Dies pair perfectly with the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper when you coordinate with Night of Navy and Boho Blue.
I love how this gatefold card shows off the Designer Series Paper and the flowers!


MEASUREMENTS:
- Basic White Thick: Card Base – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 2 1/8 and 6 3/8
- Basic White – Belly Band – 9 1/4 x 1, Die-Cut – 1 1/4 x 3
- Boho Blue and Night of Navy Cardstock – All Die-Cuts – 4 x 5 (each color)
- Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper – Layers – 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 (qty 2), 1 5/8 x 5 (qty 2), Belly Band – 9 1/2 x 1 1/4, Die-Cut – 3 1/2 x 2

INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the folds of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere the Designer Series Paper strips together and to the card panels with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Adhere the belly band layers together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Gently fold around the card base and secure the ends together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Crop a piece of Designer Series Paper with the 3 1/2 x 1 7/8 Countryside Corners Die.
- Crop a piece of Basic White Cardstock with the 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 Countryside Corners Die.
- Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy Classic Ink onto the Basic White die-cut.
- Adhere to the Designer Series Paper die-cut and to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Crop the flower petals, flower centers, and foliage from both the Night of Navy and Boho Blue Cardstock.
- Assemble and adhere together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Boho Blue 2023-2025 In Color Dots.

FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:





Jul 7, 2023 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards, More Friend Cards |
For my weekly Facebook Live,Would you like to get the kits in the mail to make these three cards? I’m offering a special so you can do just that!
ORDERING SPECIAL THRU SUNDAY – JULY 9, 2023!
Place an order of $35 with Host Code MX4RBV2H and I’ll send you the three card kits (shown above) for FREE!
Place an order of $50 with Host Code MX4RBV2H and I’ll send you the card kits and a pack of Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins for FREE!
Here’s the recording-

Here is a close up of the three cards:

DIMENSIONS:
- Petal Pink – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 , scored at 4 1/4
- Calypso Coral – 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
- Very Vanilla – 4 x 5 1/4
- Designer Series Paper – 4 x 3 1/2, cut on the 4″ side at every 1″, punched shape. 1/2 x 5 1/4 (inside)
- Basic White – scrap for punched sentiment

DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Petal Pink – 3 7/8 x 4 7/8
- Very Vanilla – 3 3/4 x 4 3/4
- Designer Series Paper – 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

DIMENSIONS:
- Very Vanilla Thick – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (card base)
- Very Vanilla – 4 x 5 1/4 (embossed), 3 x 3 3/8 (stamped), 1 1/2 x 2 (for sentiment)
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:





Jun 30, 2023 | Gallery, More Friend Cards |
It’s always a pleasure when Lucy is in my studio! She loves stamping and wanted to make a special card for her boss who is a chef. We pulled out the Supremely Awesome stamp set and created a fun card! I added the scallop at the top of the card to resemble a pizza parlor awning!
Follow along in our Fb live recording to see how this card comes together. You will see my take on the card and Lucy’s take.

Laura’s Card:

Lucy’s Card:

Please leave a comment! Lucy loves hearing from her “fans!!”
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:

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