Hello,
I’m baaack! I’ve been MIA for a bit looking after some personal things plus I kind of lost my mojo.
For today’s card I’ve used the Happy Holly-Days stamp set along with a few other elements. I like mixing and matching stamp sets and dies for an altogether different feel for a card.
Until next time….
Paula
Hello,
This card took on many changes while making it. I had a design in mind but the card turned out totally different. Does that ever happen to you? Sometimes I think I overthink a design. Too many ideas floating around in my brain.
Today's card uses the Ever Eden Specialty DSP. I love the gold elements in the paper. The image is from the Mistletoe Season stamp set.
Hello,
My friends and I always get together for a holiday luncheon. Last year we didn't because of Covid but this year we have set a date. I made some pins for my friends, you can see them here. I wanted a pin for myself but in pink. I couldn't find any pink felt so I made one out of paper. But not just any paper. I use the White Velvet paper from Stampin' Up.
Hello,
There is a new bundle coming out in the January-June 2021-2022 mini Catalogue. It's called Heart and Home. I used the bundle along with the DSP for today's card. Thank you to Wendy Cranford at https://www.luvinstampin.com/blog for the inspiration. I modified the card a bit, adhering the twisty portion to a regular card base so the card would stand up. This makes the card a bit bulkier so mind the postage.
Hello,
Did you know many of the Stampin Up dies will cut thin felt or fabric? For this project I used the Poinsettia Petals dies to cut felt which I made into brooches for Christmas. I adhered the petals with a hot glue gun. Thank goodness for my trusty silicone craft sheet. When I use my glue gun, glue tends to get everywhere.🤣
Here are some ideas:
Additions to place cards for any dinner party.
Pin the penguin (Penguin Builder Punch- I have not tested punches) on the iceberg for children's parties. Or possibly stamp a playful image with Stazon ink onto some felt and fussy cut.
Felt ornament decorations (Stitched Snowflake Dies, Christmas Pinecone Dies, Gingerbread Dies) Embellish with beads, gems or jewels.
Appliques on cushions.
Wreaths (Intricate Leaves Dies, Poinsettia Petals Dies, Butterfly Brilliance Dies)
Give it a whirl.
Until nest time....
Paula
Hello,
Here again today with another fun fold card. This fold is called a front flap diamond fold. Very easy to make.
The recipe:
Base: card stock measuring 4 1/4"x 11" scored at 2 1/8" and 5 1/2" on the 11" side.
Rotate so the 4 1/4" side is at the top of your trimmer and make a tick mark at 2 1/8". Flip it around and do the same to the opposite side.
Fold and burnish the score lines. Use a pencil to mark at 2 1/8″ at each end and cut on the diagonal to the score line.
Template reference:
For the card front, cut a coordinating color of card stock 3 1/8″ x 4 1/8″- I used Soft Succulent. For the card front, also cut some DSP 2 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ – I used Painted Christmas. Adhere the DSP to the coordinating card stock and adhere to the front of the card.
Cut a Basic White layer measuring 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" for the sentiment. Adhere to the inside of the card. I used the same layering as the front of the card for the inside left panel but a piece of Basic White could also be used for a personal note.
For the diamond flip piece, cut the coordinating card stock 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Adhere the square to the triangle to make the diamond shape – be careful to apply glue to only half of the square. Cut a piece of 2 3/4" DSP to adhere to the triangle square.
Use scraps to cut out a sentiment in whatever shape you choose, I used the oval Stitched Shapes. If layering the right side triangle, cut a piece of coordinating card stock at 2 7/8" and cut on a diagonal. Cut a piece of DSP at 2 3/4" and cut on a diagonal. Adhere together and then on to the card base.
Decorate with embellishments on the front as desired. This card folds flat and will fit into a regular envelope.
Until next time....
Paula
Hello,
Often I look to challenge myself with card making. Sometimes it's making a fun fold or using Stampin Blends to colour an image or learn a new technique. Today I challenged myself to use a stamp set that I have not inked up yet (and believe me I have many of them🤣). Encircled in Friendship is one of those stamp sets. The sentiments are thoughtful and the font is beautiful.
Can you believe its November already? Where has the time gone?
I was looking through my stash of designer series paper....and by stash I mean hoard.😊 I found the Poinsettia Place where the dies from the suite cut out the images on the paper. Yup, that'll work for this card.
