Gingham Tulips Birthday Card

Who is ready for Spring?  I sure am, so here is another spring-like card using the Timeless Tulips stamp set and coordinating punch.  This time I CASE'd the idea of punching the leaves out of coordinating DSP and adding them on top of the base flower using Stampin' Dimensionals.  When you punch out the leaves, punch one out of each side of the paper so you can add them to the front as shown above.  If you punch on the same side of the paper, they won't line up correctly.  Interested in learning how to do this?  See the details below....

List of Ingredients:

Stamps:  Timeless Tulips

Ink:  Mossy Meadow, Memento Black Tuxedo, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock:  Thick Whisper White, Brights and Subtles DSP (gingham check patterns)

Accessories: Tulip punch, Daffodil Delight ribbon, classic label punch, Tombow liquid adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White envelope

Dimensions:

Card base:  11" x 4 1/4 ", scored at 5 1/2" – Thick Whisper White

First layer:  5 1/4" x 4" – Pool Party – 5 1/4" x 4"

Second layer:  Whisper White, 5" x 3 3/4"

Scrap:  Daffodil Delight, Brights and Subtles DSP as desired to punch out tulip pieces

Basic Instructions:

1.  Cut and fold card base. 

2.  Stamp inside of card with stems in Mossy Meadow and small tulip image in Daffodil Delight from the Timeless Tulip stamp set in lower right corner.  Stamp a sentiment if desired.

3.  Run the Whisper White layer through the subtles embossing folder.  Stamp 3 stems onto lower center of white layer.

4.  To create the flower pot, cut a piece of DSP 2 1/2" x 1 7/8".  Make tick marks 1/2" from the top on both of the 2 1/2" sides, then also make tick marks 1/2 inch up from the bottom on both sides.  Place in paper trimmer aligning tick marks to cut off a small triangle from each side to resemble a flower pot.  Adhere a piece of yellow ribbon where the angle starts and add a bow with glue dots.

5.  Cut out 3 tulips from desired DSP and then cut out 2 coordinating leaves from the same color DSP, one from each side of the paper.  Adhere the leaves to the tulip body with dimensionals.  Place the tulips on the card front on top of the stems as desired using liquid adhesive.  Adhere the flower pot on the bottom of the card with dimensionals, with the stems protruding appropriately.

6.  Stamp the happy birthday sentiment onto Daffodil Yellow cardstock and punch out with Classic Label punch.  Adhere to bottom of flower pot using dimensionals on the right side and glue on the left side, so the label is positioned evenly.

7.  Stamp stems and tulips onto the lower right corner of the envelope as desired.

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Ladybugs are Here!

Is there anything cuter than a Ladybug?  I think not.....  Here are a couple of cards I made using the new Little Ladybugs host stamp set that is available now and the Ladybugs dies that will be available on February 4.  I was super happy they came out with dies for this set as I am not much into fussy cutting out images.  Here are the instructions for making this card and if you click on the image below it will take you directly to my shopping page which will list all the items needed to recreate this card.

List of Ingredients:

Stamps:  Little Ladybug (available as a hostess item for an order of $300), Peaceful Moments

Ink:  Real Red, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Cardstock:  Whisper White Thick, Basic Black, Whisper White

Dies:  Ladybugs (available on February 4th), Stitched So Sweetly

Accessories:  Heat Tool, Black Embossing Powder, Real Red Stampin Blends combo, Petal Pink Light Stampin Blends, Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin Blends, Granny Apple Green Stampin Blends combo, Real Red Stampin Write Marker, Tombow liquid adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White envelope

Dimensions:

Card base:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2 ", scored at 4 1/2" – Whisper White thick

First layer:  5 1/4" x 4" – Basic Black

Second layer:  5" x 3 3/4"

Scrap:  Whisper White for sentiment and for stamping and die cutting the ladybugs as well as the large flower image.

Basic Instructions:

1.  Cut and fold card base. 

2.  Stamp small row of ladybugs at the bottom center of inside of card base and color in with Real Red Stampin Write markers.

3.  Stamp Whisper White layer with Buffalo Check stamp set inked with Real Red ink.  Adhere to Basic Black layer.  Adhere to card front.

4.  On scrap of Whisper White, stamp 2 ladybugs and 1 large flower, color as desired with Stampin Blends and cut out using coordinating Ladybugs dies.  I colored the wings with Read Red blends combo, the face with Light Petal Pink, and Light Flirty Flamingo for the cheeks.   Stamp sentiment on scrap of Whisper White and cut out using appropriately sized Stitched So Sweetly die.

5.  Adhere all die cut images to the front of card as desired.  I adhered the sentiment to the upper left corner and the flower and ladybugs on the lower right corner.

6.  Stamp row of ladybugs onto flap of envelope and color with Real Red Stampin Write marker.

If you would like to purchase the products used to create this card, please click on the picture below, which will bring you to my shopping page with a complete list of these items already checked and ready to add to your cart.  If you don't need or want all the products checked, just uncheck any of the items you don't wish to purchase. 

Not a crafter or not interested in making cards?  No problem.  These cards are available for purchase for $4.00 each.  If you are interested in purchasing these or any other cards that I have made, please email me and I will let you know what I have available.  Do you need some special cards?  Let me know and I'll see what I can come up with. 

Here is another example of a card I made recently....

This is a slider Valentine's Day card and the chicken also spins around.  It is super cute in person.  Here is the video of the card in action. 

If you need a special Valentine for a grandchild, niece, nephew or special friend, this is a really cute one and not something you will find in any store.  Let me know if you'd like one of these adorable cards, also $4.00 each.  I accept cash and check only, no debit cards or PayPal at this time.

I hope you liked my projects.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Chris

3D Sending Flowers Birthday Card

Hello again!  Today I am super excited to share this 3D birthday card that really reminds me of Spring, even though that is still months away.  I think it would be perfect to send to your mom, your sister, or anyone you know who loves flowers and could use a little "spring" in her life.  Here's the scoop on how I created this cute card:

List of Ingredients:

Stamps:  Thoughtful Blooms, Timeless Tulips, Timeless Tropical

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Brights DSP (Coastal Cabana gingham print), Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  Sending Flowers dies, Light and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin Blends, Pearl Basic Jewels,Tombow liquid adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White envelope

Dimensions:

Card base:  4 1/4" x 11 ", scored at 5 1/2" – Melon Mambo

Inside of card:  5 1/4" x 4"  -  Whisper White

First layer:  5 1/4" x 4" – Gingham check DSP (Brights collection, Coastal Cabana)

Second layer:  Whisper White thick

Scrap: Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight

Basic Instructions:

1.  Cut and fold card base. 

2.  Stamp flowers and stems from Thoughtful Blooms stamp sent on bottom right and left of Whisper White inside layer.  Stamp birthday sentiment from Timeless Tulips stamp set in upper center.  Adhere to inside of card base.

3.  Cut Sending Flowers circle die from the thick Whisper White piece, centered slightly above the middle of the card. 

4.  Using Stampin Blends, color the stems and leaves of the flowers from the die cut piece.  Using the small flower dies from the Sending Flowers die set, cut several sets from each of the scrap pieces (Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather).  Adhere as desired to the flowers on the die cut piece.  Add a Pearl Basic jewel to the center of each flower.

5.  Stamp the "happy birthday" sentiment from the Timeless Tulips stamp set below the die cut image centered on the page.

6.  Adhere the DSP layer to the card front.  Attach Stampin' Dimensionals to the back of the die cut piece and adhere to the DSP layer, lining it up so edges all align.  Using your fingernail or Take Your Pick tool, gently raise the cut-out scallops around the die cut piece to add texture to the card front.

7.  Stamp flowers and stems from Thoughtful Blooms stamp sent on bottom right and left of front of Whisper White envelope.

The Thoughtful Blooms stamp set is an item you can earn for free during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 purchase.  The Sending Flowers die set is a Sale-A-Bration Coordination product that will be available to customers on February 4.  Both these items are "while supplies last," so if you are interested in either of them, make sure you put them on your list and get them before the supplies run out.  Please contact me if you have any questions about Sale-A-Bration or if you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and earning lots of free product and getting 20% off everything you order in the future. 

If you would like to purchase the products used to create this card, please click on the picture below, which will bring you to my shopping page with a complete list of these items already checked and ready to add to your cart.  If you don't need or want all the products checked, just uncheck any of the items you don't wish to purchase.  

Elegant Blue Wedding/Anniversary card

Hello again and welcome!  Today I am sharing a card that I created by CASEing a card from Stamping Scott on YouTube.  I altered it slightly using a different stamp set for the blue images, but otherwise it is pretty similar.  It is a really elegant-looking card that can be used for either a wedding or an anniversary.  I hope you like it:  Here's the scoop on how I created it:

List of Ingredients:

Stamps:  Very Versailles, Falling Flowers, Happy Birthday to You

Ink:  Balmy Blue, Versamark

Cardstock:  Balmy Blue, Whisper White, Vellum

Accessories:  Layering Ovals dies, Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tombow liquid adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Whisper White envelope

Dimensions:

Card base:  11" x 4 1/4 ", scored at 5 1/2" – Thick Whisper White

First layer:  5 1/4" x 4" – Whisper White

Second layer:  5 1/4" x 4" - Vellum

Scrap:  Balmy Blue and Whisper White for sentiment

Inside of Card:  5 1/4" x 4" – Whisper White

Basic Instructions:

1.  Cut and fold card base. 

2.  For inside of card, use the embossing buddy and then stamp the flourish image from Falling Flowers stamp set in Balmy Blue ink on the bottom of the Whisper White cardstock.  Quickly apply clear embossing powder before the ink dries.  Heat with the heat tool to melt the embossing powder.

3.  For the first layer of Whisper White cardstock:  Stamp the medallion image from the Very Versailles stamp set at the top, left center and bottom right of the vellum layer in Balmy Blue ink.  Set aside.

4.  On the Vellum layer:  Use the embossing buddy and then stamp the flourish image from the Falling Flowers stamp set on the top center, left lower and right lower corners of the vellum, going off the page slightly each time.  Apply clear embossing powder and heat with heat tool. 

5.  On the scrap of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the "Celebrate" sentiment from the Happy Birthday to You stamp set and cut out with the oval die that is just the right size.  Cut out of Balmy Blue cardstock the scalloped oval die that is just slightly larger.  Adhere them together using Tombow Liquid Adhesive. 

6.  Cut a length of the polka dot Tulle ribbon that is just long enough to go around the top layers and tie in a knot.  Layer the vellum on top of the stamped Whisper White layer and wrap the ribbon around the center snugly but not too tightly so as to bend the cardstock, then tie in a knot to the left of the card.  Trim ends as desired.

7.  Adhere the sentiment with Stampin Dimensionals to the right of the knot directly over the ribbon.  You can now use some Mini Glue Dots and tuck them under the ribbon knot and under the sentiment to help adhere the vellum to the card base if desired.  The rest of the vellum will be loose and not adhered otherwise.

8.  Place 3 of the Pearl Basic Jewels under the sentiment.

9.  On the envelope, use the embossing buddy and then, using Balmy Blue ink, stamp the flourish image from the Falling Flowers stamp set on the envelope flap and quickly apply clear embossing powder.  Heat with heat tool. 

If you would like to purchase the products used to create this card, please click on the picture below, which will bring you to my shopping page with a complete list of these items already checked and ready to add to your cart.  If you don't need or want all the products checked, just uncheck any of the items you don't wish to purchase.  The Falling Flowers stamp set is now retired, but you can substitute with any large flourish stamp that you have.  The Happy Birthday to Me stamp set is an item you can earn for free during Sale-A-Bration for a qualifying $50 purchase.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my project and my blog.  Please leave a comment if  you like this project.  It is greatly appreciated.  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Chris

Honey Bee Birthday Card

Hello again everyone!  Hope you had a great Christmas and that you're all ready for the New Year.  Today I am sharing with you a card I created using some products from the new 2020 Mini Catalog as well as from the 2020 Sale-A-Bration catalog.  I think both of these catalogs have some super fun products in them and I am looking forward to getting my ink on with many of these items.  I hope you enjoy this birthday card that uses the Honey Bee stamp set and coordinating DSP and dies.  I think it's super cute.  Here are the details:

List of Ingredients: 

Stamps:  Honey Bee, Little Ladybug

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, So Saffron

Cardstock:  Basic Black, So Saffon, Whisper White, Golden Honey DSP, Gold Foil

Accessories:  Detailed Bee Dies, Stampin' Blends in So Saffron Light and Mossy Meadow Light, Wink of Stella, Tombow liquid adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White envelope

Dimensions:

Card base:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2 ", scored at 4 1/2" – Basic Black

Inside of card:  5 1/4" x 4"  -  Whisper White

First layer:  5 7/8" x  4 1/8"   - So Saffron

Second layer:  3" x 4" – Whisper White and 2 1/4" x 4" of Golden Honey DSP (I used the black background with the gold honeycomb pattern)

Scrap:  Whisper White to stamp the bees (2 small and 1 large), the flowers, the beehive and the sentiment

Basic Instructions:

1.  Cut and fold card base. 

2.  Stamp a small bee and one of the flower images onto the Whisper White layer for the inside of the card in the lower right corner.  Color the bee and flower with So Saffron and Mossy Meadow blends, adding Wink of Stella to the bee wings.  Stamp a sentiment if desired.  Adhere this layer to the card base using Snail adhesive.

4.  Adhere the So Saffron layer to the card front.

3.  Cut the Whisper White and DSP layers and adhere to the So Saffron layer, overlapping slightly if necessary.

4.  Die cut out the honeycomb using the gold foil paper and the honeycomb die.  Set aside.

5.  Stamp the bees with Memento Black ink and color the yellow stripes with the light So Saffron Blends.  Stamp the beehive in So Saffron on a scrap of Whisper White as well as two of the flowers, one going toward the right, the other going toward the left.  Color as desired with Stampin Blends (I used Light So Saffron and Light Mossy Meadow).  Use some Wink of Stella on the wings of the bees.  Die cut the bees, the beehive and the flowers with the coordinating dies.

6.  Adhere the beehive just to the left of center above the DSP using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

7.  Adhere flowers on either side of the beehive using Tombow Liquid Adhesive.  Adhere the honeycomb to the upper right corner of the card using Tombow Liquid Adhesive.

8.  Adhere the bees (one small one in the left upper corner, one small one climbing on the honeycomb, and the large one on the DSP below the beehive.

9.  Stamp the sentiment and die cut using the smallest Rectangle Stitched die, resizing it as needed.  Adhere the sentiment to the card base on the upper right corner of the DSP below the beehive with dimensionals.

10.  Stamp a small bee and one flower onto the lower right corner of the envelope and color in with blends, using a scrap of cardstock inside the envelope to prevent bleeding through to the back of the envelope.  Use some Wink of Stella on the wings of the bee.

If you would like to purchase the products used to create this card, please click on the picture below, which will bring you to my shopping page with a complete list of these items already checked and ready to add to your cart.  If you don't need or want  all the products checked, just uncheck any of the items you don't wish to purchase.

I sure hope you like this card and that it inspires you to take a look at the new catalogs and see what sparks your creativity!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Chris