Card using North Pole Mischief

 

Welcome to my blog. Been awhile since I last posted. Had a busy August getting ready for upcoming craft fairs. Sale-A Bration is over and I hope you were able to get some great products before it ended.

Even though Sale A Bration is over the Mini Catalog is live till December 22. Lots of cute Christmas stamps like the one I used for the above card. North Pole Mischief is appealing to both cat and dog lovers.

Materials and Directions :

- I used white cardstock for the card base 4-1/4x 5-1/2. To make the card base take an 8-1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock and cut at 5-1/2 on the 11 side. Then fold in half.

- The red Polk a dot layer came from Sweet Christmas DSP. It’s cut at 4 x 5-1/4. I adhered this to the card front.

- The next layer is white cardstock that I cut using a die from my stash. I stamped and colored the image then adhered on top of the red. I used Adhesive backed Seasonl Sequins in the 4 corners.

I also got a new puppy.

Happy Crafting

Mini slimline card using Glad We’re Friends

 Welcome to my blog. It has a corgi so I had to get this stamp set. I also found some corgi DSP on Amazon. I decided to make a slimline card using Stamps of Life Mini Slimline Card Die Set.

Materials and Directions 

-  I used retired Stampin Up cardstock for the card base. I used the die from the die set to cut out the card base.

- I used the corgi DSP for a layer using a die from the set to cut out. I glued on to the card front.

- I used white cardstock I cut from another die in my stash. I stamped the corgi image on it. I then colored it using blends. I then adhered to the card front as in the photo. 

- The sentiment is from a die I have. I also added a bow.

Happy Crafting 

3x3 cards using Elephant Parade stamps and This Birthday Pig stamp set

 Welcome to my blog. These two stamp sets are so stinking cute. Great for birthday/ baby cards. I used  2 die sets from The Stamps Of Life to make the cards:

- I used the 3x3 card die set to make the card base. I used the layering die sets from this set to make the pattern layer then the other layer I cut out in white cardstock. I stamped the image on the white piece and colored using the blender markers. The images came from Stampin Up stamps from Elephant Parade and This Birthday Pig stamp sets. I adhered the layers to the card base as in the photo.

- The envelopes I made using The Stamps of Life 3x3 Envelope Die Set. This set also has a die to make the envelope liner.

Happy Crafting 

Panda Bear card using Stampin Up Wild and Sweet stamp set

 Welcome to my blog. Today I’m sharing the panda card I made using the third image from the Wild and Sweet stamp set.

Materials and Directions 

-  For the card base I used Soft Seafoam cardstock. I cut out the card base using the Rounded Gatefold die set from the stamps of life. 

- I cut out the layering pieces from retired DSP using the dies from the set. 

- I cut a piece of white cardstock to fit and stamped the panda image. I made another image to use as a mask then blended around using blue inks. I then adhered to the card base as in the photo. 

- I made a belly band using the reversed side of the DSP. I cut out a green heart from glitter paper and glued on. 

Raccoon card using Stampin Up Wild and Sweet stamp set

 

Welcome to my blog. Another card from the Wild and Sweet stamp set this time using the raccoon image.

Materials and Directions 

- I used Early Espresso cardstock for the 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 card base. To make the card base take the 8-1/2 x 11 cardstock and cut @ 5-1/2 on the 11 inch side. This gives you 2 card bases.

- I cut a piece of white cardstock and a piece of the Sun Print DSP @ 4x 5-1/4  for the layering pieces.

The white piece I used a blending brush and blue ink to color the back ground. To do this I first stamped the raccoon image. I made a mask of the raccoon and placed over the image before applying the blue ink. For the DSP I used the large layering diorama to cut out the center. I then adhered this to the white  cardstock and then adhered the whole thing to the card front.

You can order these products from my website.

Happy Crafting 

Koala card using Stampin Up stamp set Wild and Sweet

 

Welcome to my blog.  I love this stamp set. It has three stamps a Koala, raccoon and a panda bear. Versatile set. Can be used for any occasion. Todays card uses the Koala image.

Materials and Directions:

- I used Night of Navy card stock. To make the card base I used the rectangle flip it die from Stamps of Life. 

- I used Sun Prints DSP for the layers

- I cut 2 rectangles out of white cardstock. On the one I stamped the Koala image. I colored the leaves using Granny Apple Green blender pen and the tree trunk using Light Crumb Cake. I adhered this to the front rectangle flip it as in the photo. I glued the other on the backside for messages.

I like combining products from different companies together to make my cards. Stampin Up has wonderful products that go well with other companies products. Give it a try.

How Crafting 

Guy card using He’s The Man DSP

 With Father’s Day coming up I wanted to make more masculine type cards. I used He’s the Man DSP to make this simple card. I did not put a sentiment inside that way I could use it for the occasion I needed it for.

Materials and Directions:

- The card base is very vanilla cardstock. It is A2 in size(5-1/2 x 4-1/4)

- I used a piece of the DSP 4 x 5-1/4. I cut off 2 inches ( you can cut as much as you want ). I flipped on piece over then glued to the card front as in the picture. I cut I strip of gold metallic paper to cover the seam( 1/4 x 4).I then used a one of the cut outs from the DSP and attached using dimensionals.

Happy Crafting

Birthday card using Garden Bird Houses stamp set

 Welcome to my blog. Been awhile since I posted. Been busy with some craft fairs and playing with new stamp sets. The bone card uses the Garden Bird Houses stamp set from the new annual Stampin Up catalog. 

Materials and Directions:

- The card base is very vanilla card stock. I used a card die from stamps of life to cut it out. 

- The layer piece is retired DSP. I cut the layer using the die from the catd die set.

-The next layer is white cardstock that I cut to fit the image from the Garden Bird Houses stamp set. I stamped the images and sentiment then adhered to the card front.

I’m planning on making a note card set using this stamp set. When finished I will post.

Happy Crafting!

Card using Easter Friends stamp set

 Welcome to my blog. This Easter Friends stamp set is versatile. Can be used for Easter, Baby cards, Spring etc. 

Materials and Directions 

- Card base is white cardstock 5-1/2 x 8-1/2. Fold in half on the 8-1/2 inch side to get a card 4-1/4 x 5-1/2

- The layer is a retired piece of DSP 4 x 5-1/4. I then used one of my layering oval dies to cut an oval in the center of the DSP.

- Before adhering to the card base I placed the DSP on the front of the card base and then stamped the bunny using Cinnamon Cider ink( unfortunately now retired). I then adhered the DSP to the front.

- To make the oval overlay I used the original layering oval and one bigger. I put the smaller inside the other taping them together. Make sure there is equal space between them. I then used Pumpkin Pie card stock and cut it out. I then glued this piece around the oval on the front. I place a flower from my stash in the corner.

Here is a card I made using the chick from the stamp set. For this card I used the oval piece left over from the first card and layered a smaller white oval with the chick on top

. I had stamped and water colored the chick on the white oval  before adhering. The butterfly is left over from another project and the layering piece is from my stash.

Happy Crafting

Fun cards using Stamps of Life/ Stampin Up News

 Welcome to my blog. Been having fun with my latest stamp set, dies and kit from the Stamps of life. As I’ve said before I’m a Stampin Up demonstrator but enjoy other products as well to create beautiful cards. Speaking of Stampin Up I’ve downloaded and looked at the new catalog. You can only get an early preview if your a demonstrator and I’m not allowed to show anything yet. But their is some neat stuff coming!

Stampin Up Updates 

Last Chance: March 23- May 2

Items are available until sold out. You can view these items if you go to my website. Button on the right(Order stamps here).

Paper Pumpkin 

This kit is called Change is Beautiful .

Simple shaker using Expression in Ink DSP

 

Welcome to my blog. I made another card with Expressions in Ink DSP. This time I made a simple Shaker card. Directions  on how to make these can be found in my October blog. Today the dogs and I are participating in an Agility trial. The weather is nice and Luzy is having fun. She may not do the course right but she has fun,

Happy Crafting 

Simple Saint Patrick’s day card using Expressions in Ink DSP/ New card kit

 

Welcome to my blog.  Needed some fast Saint Patrick’s day cards and came up with this one. It uses Expressions in Ink DSP. 

Materials and Directions 

- Card base is 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 cardstock. I used Soft Seafoam.

- I have a shamrock die so I cut one out of the Expressions in Ink DSP. I adhered it to the card front.

- The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Greetings ( retired).

New  Card Kit Robot Buddies 

This card kit is geared to kids. A fun way to craft with your kids. 

Fun Card

This card also uses Expressions in Ink DSP. I used the paper to make the frame and shamrocks. The corgi and the sentiment are from The Stamps of Life.

Happy Crafting 

St. Patrick’s day card using New Horizons DSP/ Updates

 Welcome to my blog. The above card I made using the New Horizon DSP from the Stampin Up mini catalog.  I used Stampin up cardstock and the sentiment is from the retired stamp set Itty Bitty Greetings.

The gnome and step up card base are from The Stamps of Life.

Savings in Bloom promotion:

This promotion is a chance to buy Mini Stamp & Cut Emboss at a 20% savings. There are also select bundles on sale for a 20% savings as well.

Paper Pumpkin:

This months Paper Pumpkin is called Beyond the Horizon. With this kit you can make 9 cards 3 of each variety.

Happy Crafting 

Valentines cards and Stampin Up updates

 

Welcome to my blog. As I’ve stated in the past I’m a Stampin Up demonstrator but I also enjoy using other products. I’m constantly using different products and melding them together. The above cards I made for my grandkids. I used the Bear and Dog fold it dies from The Stamps of Life.Fold It’s are A2 cards. There are a variety on her website (The Stamps of Life). I also used card stock and DSP from Stampin Up. 

Updates:

Paper Pumpkin- Tomorrow is the last day to reserve the upcoming kit Safari Celebration.

Sale a Bration- Ends February 28. For every $50 purchase you earn free products from this catalog.

Mini Catalog- Products here are available till June 2022.

You can view the catalogs and order Stampin Up products from my website.

Happy Crafting 

Valentine’s Day cards using Sweet Talk DSP and Simply Marbleous DSP

 Welcome to my blog. I’ve been working on Valentine’s Day cards. I have a lot of stamp and die resources in my stash so I tend not to buy any more. But I do love the DSP in the new mini catalog. The above cards I made using the Sweet Talk DSP from the Mini Catalog and the Simply Marbleous DSP I earned from the Sale a Bration catalog. I also used the Hedgehog punch from the Mini Catalog. The punch is part of the Happy Hedgehog Collection. I bought the bundle ( cute stamp set) but you can purchase separately Remember when buy 50$ of product you get to choose something from the Sale a Bration catalog. The card bases are dies I have from The Stamps of Life. They are the Flip it Heart, Circle Flip it and Heart Stand Up. You can find them on the Stamps of Life website.

If you are in need of Valentines stamps and dies the new Mini Catalog has 2 sets to choose from.You can purchase the whole bundle or the parts you want. You can order them from  my website.They are: 

-Sweet Conversations Bundle

-Love and Happiness Bundle

Happy Crafting 

Gate Fold Valentines card using Happy Hedgehogs and Simply Marbleous DSP

 Welcome to my blog. Getting started on valentines cards. This gate fold card uses the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set from the new Mini Catalog and the Simple Marbleous DSP I earned from the Sale a Bration catalog. The Happy Hedgehogs can be bought in a bundle that comes with a hedgehog punch. I haven’t tried the punch yet.

Materials and Directions:

- To make the gate fold card base you need a piece of cardstock 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 ( I used Flirty Flamingo). 

Score @ 2-18 on both sides.

- The outsid layers  I made using 2 pieces of white cardstock 2 x 5-1/4 and 2 pieces of DSP 1-3/4 x 5

I used a heart stencil to make the hearts on the DSP. The stencil is from my stash and the ink is Stampin Up Polished Pink. I then adhered the DSP to the white cardstock then adhered to the card front sides.

- For the inside layers I used Blushing Bride cardstock 4 x 5-1/4 and adhered a 3-3/4 x 5 piece of white cardstock to it. The sentiment is from Stamps of Life hedgehog set.

- Belly Band is a piece of cardstock 11 x 1-1/2. Score @ 4-1/4 and 2-14. Put around card and glue.

The heart is a die from my stash. I stamped the Hedgehog image on it using Soft Suede ink. Glue the heart to the belly band.

You can buy all the Stampin Up products from my website. You can view the new catalogs there too. Remember for every $50 you spend you earn free product from the Sale a Bration catalog!

Happy Crafting!

Fun cards using New Horizons DSP(from mini catalog) and Daffodil Afternoon DSP (from sal a Bration)

 Welcome to my blog. Here are a couple of more cards you can make using your DSP. I got this idea from Karen Titus (stamping on the back porch). This a good way to use your 6 x 6 papers. From your 12x 12 you can make 4 cards. Works especially well with scenery paper.

Materials and Directions:

.- The card base is 4 -1/4 x 5-1/4 of cardstock. I used white.

- Take your 6x6 piece of paper and cut as in photo ( from Karen Titus). 

When your finished you will have 4 pieces you will use to make the card front.

- Adhere to the card front as seen in the photo.

You can stop here and the card looks great. But I used the deer from retired SnowFront stamp set and the birds from Light House 2 stamp from the Stamps of Life. I like how the look on the card.

- For the card on the right I used a layering piece. This piece is 4 x 5-1/4. The DSP is then cut 1/4 inch less. This is the measurement from Karen Titus.

Adhere DSP to the layering piece and they adhere to the card base.

You can order the Stampin Up products from my website. 

Happy Crafting!

New Mini Catalog,Sale a Bration and card using Simple Marbleous DSP

 

Welcome to my blog. Today the New mini catalog is live and Sale a Bration begins. With every 50$ you spend you can earn free products from the Sale a Bration catalog.  You can check them out on my website and order from there as well. 

 The above New Years card I made using Simple Marbleous DSP I got from the Sale a Bration catalog. This is neat paper!

Happy Crafting