Abstract Impressions / Springtime Impression dies

Welcome to my blog. Time to say goodbye to Abstract Impressions and Springtime Impression dies. This is a set I will use even after its retirement. I like how you can make simple but beautiful cards with it.
Card 1 Materials and Directons.

1. Start with a 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 Highland Heather card base.
2. I layered using the new Ornate Layer Dies. I die cut the rectangle then stamped and colored the image from the Abstract Impressions stamp set. I used Highland Heather for the flowers and Pear Pizzaz for the leaves. I also went around the edges of the rectangle in Highland Heather using a blending tool. I then glued this to the card front.

Card 2. Materials and Directions

1. Start with a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 Blushing Bride Card base
2. Using the Springtime Impression die I die cut out of Whisper White cardstock. I then colored using my blending tool in various shades.
3. Whisper White cardstock 4 x 5-1/4 for layering piece.  Glue die cut to this as shown in the photo. Stamp sentiment to right corner. Then glue this layering piece to card front.

These are two simple cards I think you will enjoy making. You can use different colors.if you don’t have a rectangle die you can cut one using your trimmer. Both these cards would be great Mother’s Day cards.
You can order the materials from my website. Use the Host Code EK2MSFEK for orders less than $150.
Happy Crafting!

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!