Tuesday Tips/ love it chop it

Thanks for stopping by. I made the above card using the “love it chop it method” and Over the Moon stamp set. It’s fair time here this stamp set is great for this.
What is “love it chop it”? It’s a way of preparing your DSP so that you can easily use it( instead of hoarding it). I found this technique on Kylie Bertucci you tube channel. Since it was 100+ outside today I decided to give it a try. I highly recommend you watch Kylie’s video. She goes into more detail.
But here is the short version:
1.12 x12 DSP cut at 51/4( you get 2 this size). You will have a strip left over. I cut it in half.

Remember for directional images cut how you want it to be seen( portrait or landscape).
2. Cut the 51/4 pieces at 4( you will get 3 this size)

For storage I’m using this storage box I got at Michaels (70%off). These boxes are just the right size. I started with the most recent DSP and am now working on my favorite older DSP.

Materials and Directions for the card:
1. Mint macaron cardstock base 51/2x 41/4
2. Retired DSP cut using #loveitchopit
3. White layer left over from paper Pumpkin
4. Stamp set Over the Moon in the new catalog. Image covered with Stampin blends I have.
All can be purchased on my website.
Happy crafting

Thankful Thursday with Memorable Mosaic

Welcome to my blog. Today I made a thank you card using the Memorable Mosaic stamp set and Mosaic Mood DSP. This card is a sample of simple stamping using only stamps , ink and paper. This paper is beautiful. I enjoy using it.

Materials and Directions:
1. I used the new in color Terracotta Tile for the card base. 51/2 x 81/2
2. I had a scrap piece of Mosaic Mood DSP with the hummingbirds that I glued to the front.
3. Inside the card I used a piece of Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5 that stamped the sentiment on. I glued this inside the card.

You can find the products I used on my website. Use the Host Code KJFXZHHB for orders less than 150$.  Happy crafting!
I found these hedgehog cookies at Trader Joe’s. Made a box for them for my Saturday craft fair.

Catalog Launch Memorable Mosaic Bundle

Good day once again. This will be my last blog of the day. Hope you enjoyed my blog launch of the new catalog. This is the first time I’ve tried this. Maybe by next year I’ll be brave enough to do it on video.
The tree in this stamp set is unique. I like how it looks on a card.

This card uses the simple stamping technique. All you need is the stamp(I used the stamp setMemorable Mosaic), paper(I used Whisper White for the base) and ink( I used soft suede and
granny apple green).
For this next card I wanted to showcase the neat paper Mosaic Mood DSP.

One side is embossed and shiny the other side smooth. I didn’t want to hide the paper so I put the sentiment inside.

Hope you take some time to check out the catalog. There is a lot of neat new products as well as returning favorites. You don’t have to buy everything in a suite or bundle. For example I only bought the paper from the Magnolia Lane Suite. Love the paper not so crazy about the rest.  Remember you can make cards using DSP and any stamp set. You can also make cards having only a stamp set.Take your time the catalog is good for a year. You can order from my website. For orders less than 150$ use the Host Code KJFXZHHB.
The first person to comment on which was their favorite from the 3 blogs I will send a prize.
Happy crafting.

Catalog Launch Floral Essence Bundle

Welcome back. Like to introduce you to Floral Essence. You can bundle and get the coordinating punch. There is also a coordinating paper.

For this first card I used all 3. The paper, stamps and punch. I also used the new in color cardstock Purple Posey for the card base and banner( used the triple banner punch). The sentiment I stamped and punched out using the new Timeless Label Punch.

For this next card I used only the Perennial Essence DSP and  stamp set. The paper is beautiful on its own for making cards. You can use any stamp you want for the sentiment.
Both these cards would make great wedding or graduation cards.
You can find these products on my Website.  For orders less than 150$ use the Host Code KJFXZHHB. Happy crafting thanks for stopping by. I’ll have another post I awhile.

Catalog Launch/ Over the Moon & This Little Piggy

Welcome to my blog.The catalog is now ready to order from earlier than planned. If you know  what you want you can order from my website ( button on the right). You can also access the catalog from there. There is a lot of beautiful product. Something for everyone.
As promised I’m going to share some of my favorites today. I’m starting with Over the Moon. Living in a farm community and the fairs coming up this set is a good fit for me. You’ll find it on page 32 along with my returning favorite This Little Piggy.

Here’s  a couple of samples of what I made.

The Host Code this month is KJFXZHHB.  Use this when ordering less than 150$. With orders of 25$ or more I will send you the materials to make the 2 cards. You will have to buy the stamp sets if you want the images. I can’t send stamped images. Happy stamping. Return later and I’ll have another sample.

Updates

New catalog is live tomorrow for ordering. If you don’t have a catalog. You can check it out on my website. I also will be posting samples of some of the new products tomorrow. Product I bought during the pre order. If you want a catalog let me know and I’ll send you one. You just need to pay postage. If you have any questions about product or card making ask me and I’ll help you out.
Thanks for stopping by.

This Little Piggy/ Thankful Thursday

Welcome and thanks for stopping by. It’s getting closer to the new Stampin Up catalog release. There are many new products as well as returning favorites. This Little Piggy is one of my favorites and I’m so glad it’s returning. This card is simple and great for beginning card makers.

Materials and Directions:
1. Card base 51/2 x41/4 Whisper White cardstock. To make this cut a 11 x81/2 piece of cardstock at 51/2( on 11 inch side). This will give you 2 cardbases. Fold in 1/2
2. Emboss a 51/2 x41/4 piece of Whisper White cardstock. I used the Country Floral Embossing folder(also returning in the new catalog). You can use any you have. Color. I used Stampin pads and daubers to color.I cut this in half diagonally.
3. I stamped the pig using Melon Mambo in the right corner of the card front. I then glued the diagonal piece in the other corner. I cut a piece of Old Olive cardstock strip for across the front.
4. The inside sentiment I stamped using Melon Mambo.

If you don’t have embossing folders you can use a piece of DSP instead as I did in the following card.

You can order these products from my website now or wait and order after the release of the new catalog.
Thank you for reading my blog. If you have any questions or need help let me know. I will gladly help you.