Piece of Cake Gift Card Holder

Welcome to my blog. Piece of Cake is a versatile stamp set that also has punch that can be used with it. Both are retiring in June. This set can be used for any occasion.

Here I have used it to make a gift card holder for an upcoming birthday.

Materials and Directions:
1. Start with a Whisper White card base 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. I made this by cutting a 8-1/2 x 11 inch cardstock at 4-1/4 on the 8-1/2 side. This will get you 2 card bases.

I then took that 4-1/4 x 11 piece and scored at 5-1/2 & 2- 1/2
2. Fold the 2-1/2 side and notch with circle punch as in the photo.

    I then used score tape on the side and glued the pocket down.

3. Layering pieces. DSP cut at 2-1/4 x 4 & 2x 4 I glued them as shown in the photos.

4. I stamped the cake image and sentiment on Whisper White oval and colored. I glued this to the top of a scalloped oval layer of Highland Heather cardstock. I then glued half to the front.
5. I stamped the sentiment inside and put a scrap of DSP on the side.
You can order all the product on my website. Use the Host Code EK2MSFEK for orders less than $150.
Happy Crafting!

Let it Ride

Welcome to my blog. We have a month for the current catalogs and I would like to share some favorites for you to consider before they’re gone for good. Let it Ride is one of them. For the horse lover this is a great set. Images are beautiful and life like.
Card 1

This is a simple card using card base, ink and stamp.
Materials and Directions:
1.Start with a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 Very Vanilla card base.
2. Stamp images using ink colors you want

Card 2

Another simple card using layers.
Materials and Directions:
1. Start with a 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 Whisper White card base
2. Mossy Meadow cardstock 5-1/4 x 4 adhere to card base
3. Whisper White cardstock cut using rectangle die. Stamp and color images then adhere to Mossy Meadow layer

These products are available on my website. Use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150.
Happy Crafting

Paper Pumpkin

Welcome to my blog. Paper Pumpkin is becoming so popular that the following  kit has sold out.

Therefore you won’t be able to subscribe until May 11 for the June kit.
Paper Pumpkin kits are fun and can be used by the whole family. You can make cards for the people you can’t visit at this time. Could also be used for homeschooling art projects. When you finish the projects you have stamp sets and ink you can use to make other cards.
 I worked on the March kit over the weekend. My April kit has not come yet. Here are the cards I made.

The next 2 cards I used the cat and dog punch to make alternates.

Let me know if your interested in Paper Pumpkin and I’ll show you how to order (US only).

Happy Crafting!

Free as a Bird

Welcome to my blog. Today I played with the stamp set Free as a Bird. So glad this is not retiring. The Bird Ballad DSP is though. If you want this paper get it before it’s gone! I picked up another pack. You can order on my website. You can also view all the retiring product there. Use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than$150.
Happy Crafting

Retired list out

Welcome to my blog. The Stampin Up retiring product list was posted today. You can check out the retired product on my website. To do this click on link under order stamps here on the right. When you get there click on Last Chance Products. You can order on my website the product you want. Use the a Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150. Thank you for your orders.
Some of my favorite animal stamp sets are retiring:

Happy Tails

Nine Lives

Over the Moon

Let it Ride

This Little Piggy

There will be another cat/dog set in the up coming catalog and the punches will still be available. Living in a farm community I really like the farm animal stamps. These make nice cards for my local Craft Fairs.  The new Annual Catalog will be available in June for customers. Demonstrators can see the catalog now and order some of the product May 5. Good incentive to become a demonstrator. If you live in the US. contact me if your interested.
Happy Crafting!

Ornate Gardens with Happy Tails and Nine Lives

Welcome to my blog. Coming up Wednesday Stampin Up will post the retiring list for the Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog. I’m hoping these 2 sets are not retiring. They are very versatile and make great cards. I used them with the upcoming set Ornate gardens to make these 2 cards.
Materials and Directions for both
1. Card base- cut a 8-1/2 x11 @ 4-1/4 this will give you the 2 card bases you’ll need.
2. Layers- for the base layer I cut a piece of Ornate Garden DSP @4 x 5-1/4 I glued to the front of the card.
   For the next layer I used the ornate dies to make the frame using Crumb Cake cardstock. If you don’t have the die you can use a rectangle die you have or cut one out. I used Ornate Garden ribbon and threaded it through this layer.
3. I used the coordinating dog and cat punches to punch out the images from Ornate Garden DSP. Then I used my blend to color. I used dimensionals to adhere to the layer frame. I then attached to the card.

These are 2 more cards I made using the Happy Tails and Nine Lives stamp sets.

If you have been wanting the stamps and punches you can purchase them from my website. You may also want to check on the retiring product on Wednesday. If there is anything you want on the list you need to order before they’re gone. I will post the list when I get it. Remember when you order use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150. Also I’ll be ordering catalogs April 25. If you live in US and have ordered from me let me know if you want one.
Happy Crafting!

May Paper Pumpkin

Welcome to my blog. The May Paper Pumpkin Kit coming out will include the new in colors. This will give you a chance to play with them before the new annual catalog comes out. We will all know the names of the new colors April 24.
 For those that don’t know what Paper Pumpkin is , it is an inclusive crafting kit. This kit has the materials to make 12 cards. 8 are full size and 4 are note cards. They also come with envelopes. You receive a stamp set, ink and all the materials to make your cards. During this time of stay at home this can give you a chance to make cards and send to family and friends that you can’t visit with at this time. With the left overs you can make other cards. I save the stamps and inks and use them for other projects.
You can skip months or quit any time. Check the link below for more information and the different ways to order.
You can order Paper Pumpkin  here https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2185667

Happy Crafting!

To A Wild Rose Bundle/updates

Welcome to my blog. Yesterday I shared a simple card using the stamp set To A Wild Rose. Today I made one using the bundle.

I stamped the flower image on a piece of scrap paper I had. Then die cut out using the matching die.
I used another piece of scrap to cut out the leaves. I used glimmer paper to cut out the border. I then adhered everything to the card front.

Updates :
There is new product on the Clearance Rack. Check it out.
The next Paper Pumpkin will introduce some new incolors.
Happy Crafting!

To A Wild Rose simple card

Welcome to my blog. Hope your staying well. If your looking for something to do while sheltered in place card making is something you might want to try. With ink, paper and a stamp set you can make beautiful cards to send to those you can’t be with. They will enjoy receiving a hand made card from you. I’ve started to show case some of my favorites from the Stampin Up Catalogs. For this card I used the stamp set To a Wild Rose.

Materials and Directions:
1. Card base. Made from 8-1/2 x 11 Whisper White cardstock. Cut the card stock at 5-1/2 on the 11 inch side. Take one piece and fold in 1/2. This will give you a 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 card. The other piece you will need for stamping the image.
2. For the layering piece I used a 5-1/4 x 4 piece of Perennial Essence DSP. I glued to the front of the card.
3. I cut the other piece of Whisper White 2-3/4 x 5-1/4. I stamped the rose image using Pineapple Punch ink for one layer and top layer in Daffodil Delight ink. I then stamped the leaves using Pear Pizzazz. I glued this layer on top of the DSP layer.
3. I used 2 Granny Apple Green cardstock pieces 3/4 x 5-1/4. I glued these to the sides. This gives the  illusion that there is another layer. This saves on paper.
4. I haven’t decided on a sentiment for the inside yet. Probably a Birthday card. Have several May birthdays coming up.
 You can buy this stamp set and other products I used from my website. Remember to use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150.
Tomorrow I’ll show another card using this stamp set and it’s coordinating dies.
Happy Crafting

Accented Blooms 3 ways

Welcome to my blog. For the next few months I’d like to focus on some of my favorites from the Annual and Mini Catalogs . These catalogs are good until June 2 2020. In May demonstrators will be able to order early. I then will share some of the new products I get.
Today I have 3 cards I made using the stamp set Accented Blooms. I like this set. You can make simple but beautiful cards.
Card 1 SIP card( stamp, ink, paper).

Card base- Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
 Layer piece from Ornate Garden 5-1/4 x 4- glue to front of card
 Layer piece Early Espresso  5 x 3-3/4
Scrap Whisper White to stamp image, colored with Stampin blends, fuzzy cut and adhered to Early Espresso card stock. Then glue to top of layer piece.
Stamp sentiment. I used the one from the stamp set.
Card 2 SIP card

Card base Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
Layer Whisper White 3 x 3-3/4 - stamp image and color stamp sentiment
Vellum layer 2-1/2 x 4 - glue to front of card as shown
Strip of DSP 1/2 x 4-1/4 glue as shown
Last glue Whisper White layer that has the stamped image
Card 3 this card requires a rectangle die as well as the stamp set

Card base Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
Layer piece of DSP 5-1/4 x 4- I placed this piece on top of the front side. I put the rectangle die on top and cut out both at the same time. I then glued the frame piece of DSP on the front as in the picture. I then stamped the image and sentiment. I water colored the flowers.
  You can purchase these products from my website. For orders less than $150 use the Host Code
76R7GTXN.
If you have any questions email me @ srhodes95374@aol.com
Happy Crafting!

Paper Pumpkin and Card kits

Welcome to my blog. With staying at home we’re unable to visit with friends and families. One way to keep in touch is by making them cards.  Stampin UPS Paper Pumpkin and card kits is away to do this without having a lot of crafting supplies.
Paper Pumpkin 
This is a monthly kit. You can purchase monthly or save money by buying subscriptions. You can skip months or cancel any time. This months is called My Wonderful Family.

Contains all you need to make cards for family and friends. When done you have stamps and inks you can use to make more cards. You can order Paper Pumpkin here https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2185667


Card Kits
Stampin Up has several card kits in the annual and mini catalog. You can order from my website.

Happy Crafting! 

Ornate Garden cards

Welcome to my blog. Finally got a chance to play with the suite. I went ahead and bought the suite. Since like many of you I’m staying home more and this suite has opportunities to make lots of different types of cards. Also the dies can be used with anything you already have. I will share different cards using different products in the suite.
Card 1 SIP card

A SIP card is a simple card using stamps, ink and paper

For this card I used the Ornate Garden DSP  ,stamp from the set and ink
Card 2

For this card I used the Ornate Style bundle as well as the DSP

Card 3

For this card I used the Ornate Thanks Bundle as well as the DSP

You can order the suite or parts of this Ornate Garden product from my website. Be sure to use the Host Code for orders less than $150.
Happy Crafting

New Ornate Garden Suite

Welcome to my blog. Sale a Bration is over . Hope you got everything you wanted. So what is next? The Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog are still good until June. I will be show casing some of my favorites in the months to come. I will only use products available to you.
Stampin Up has released early a new suite from the upcoming new catalog. It is the Ornate Garden Suite!

You can buy all or the parts you like. Mine just came today and hope to play with it tomorrow. It’s going fast !  Check it out on my website and be sure to order what you want.
 Host Code April:
The new host code is 76R7GTXN. 
Use this code for orders less than $150.
For orders $25 or more I will send a packet of 6 x 6 retired DSP you can use to make cards or craft projects.
Happy Crafting!