Florals

 Hello,

It’s been a while. I’ve been sidelined with a knee injury, making it hard to sit or stand for any length of time but I am on the mend. 

Most of my stamp sets are florals because I love flowers. Plus, I feel most comfortable making cards with these kinds of stamps. They always seem to turn out relatively nice. 

Here are a couple of cards I managed to whip up over the past 2 days. 

The first one uses Forever Greenery dsp with the Country Flowers stamp set. I think this one would make a nice get well card.

Another card with the Country Flowers stamp set and Pansy Petals dsp. Bright and cheerful.

What is your favourite stamp set? Do you gravitate to certain images? 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time….

Paula

Inspiration

 Hello crafty people,

Today is all about inspiration. Where do you get your inspiration from? Other crafters, Pinterest, home decor, nature, perhaps? It is all around us. Sometimes we need that kick to get us started on a project. 

For today's card my inspiration came from this....

source

The colours spoke to me, and the colours just happen to coordinate with Stampin Up card stock. 

For this card I used Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink and Copper Clay card stock. The colours are pretty close, right? 

It just goes to show, inspiration can come from anything.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...

Paula

Latte Love Masculine Birthday Card

 Hello,

Last week was rather hectic and challenging. My kitty was sick. He has since had surgery and is on the road to recovery. So, today was the first day I could sit down in my craft room and concentrate on something other than feline. 

I sometimes struggle to make masculine cards. Even though there are tons of examples and lots insipration on the web, nothing seems to come to me. Could be that most of my stamp sets are flowers 😁

When the Latte Love suite became available I thought it was perfect for a masculine birthday card. 

What kinds of cards do you struggle with? Where do you get your insipiration? Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...

Paula

Easter Greetings

 Hello,

I thought I finished making all my Easter cards when I realized I needed one more. I saw this design on Pinterest and put my own spin on it.

The birds were fussy cut from the Flight and Airy DSP. I nestled them in some die cut flowers. 

The inside sentiment is from the Easter Friends stamp set. 

I hope you enjoy this Easter weekend. Blessings to you.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula

Latte Love

 Hello,

Back with a new stamp set. Latte Love. For coffee drinkers, this is a fun set. The suite of products includes a stamp set, dies, designer series paper and embellishments. Of course each product can also be purchased separately, but I think you'll want to have it all.🤎

Check out the coffee press die, adorable!

This set is so versatile. It's perfect for masculine birthday cards, thank you cards and of course invitations. 

Today's card also features a fun fold. 

Don't you just love the coffee sploches? 

To make the fun fold....

Cut a piece of card stock measuring 11" x 4-1/4" and score at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". Fold the score lines so it creates a "Z" shape. Burnish well.

To decorate....

Cut 2 pieces of dsp measuring 2-1/2" x 4" for the front and another coordinating piece of dsp measuring 4" x 5-1/4" for the inside. 

To decorate the front, any shape can be used for the sentiment or stamped image. I chose to use the Radiating Stitches dies. I fussy cut the cups from the dsp. When adding a piece of card stock to the inside for a personal note, make sure it is the same size as the piece cut for the front so that it doesn't show when the card is closed. 

Here are a couple of other cards I made using the Latte Love Suite.

Coffee rings..adorable.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula

Column Fun Fold

 Hello,

I've got an easy fun fold for you today. It's called a column fold. This card folds flat and fits into a medium envelope. 

Here it is folded flat.

And when opened...

Here's a top view...

Here's how I made it: (all measurements are in inches)

Take a piece of card stock measuring 5-1/2 x 10-1/8 and score at 4-1/4, 5-3/4, 7-1/4 and 8-3/4.

  Burnish all score lines to get a nice crisp fold. 

( the white card stock measurement should be 1-5/8 x 5-3/8)

Fold the card base around so that the 8-3/4 score line is sitting flush with the back of the card base. 

It's at this point I make sure the card opens and closes easily. Then I adhere the piece to the back of the card.

(shown here with a paper clip)

And that's the fun fold. 

Now to decorate.

DSP: cut 3 @ 1-3/8 x 5-3/8 and one piece at 1-1/8 x 5-2/8

Cut a piece of white card stock for the inside measuring 1-5/8 x 5-3/8.

Extra pieces of card stock is required for your stamped image or sentiment. 

*Note: if you require more space to write a personal note, a piece of white card stock can be added to the back of the card measuring 4 x 5-1/4.

The 3 dsp pieces are adhered to the first three scored panels. The single piece of dsp is adhered to the back of the base. The white piece of card stock is adhered beside the dsp panel on the back base of the card.                         🠟                       🠟

For this card I used Fresh Freesia and Basic White card stock, Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper and the Fragrant Flowers Bundle.

This fun fold is definitely a keeper. So easy especially when making multiple cards. (Although, don't be like me and get too confident thinking you can make it without checking the measurements from time to time🤣. The second card I made didn't go so well)

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula

Anniversary card

 Hello,

Back with a non floral card today. 

Love you more than coffee! I think this would make a perfect anniversary card. Unforutnately I do not have a 'Happy Anniversary" stamp. Of all the stamp sets I have, this is one I don't. I'll find one by the time my anniversary comes around in July.

This card is a fun fold. 

One of the easiest fun folds to make.

Perfect for any occasion and any image.

Recipe:

Very Vanilla card stock measuring 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 2-1/8" and 5-1/2".

Very Vanilla card stock measuring 3-7/8" x 2-7/8", cut 2

Early Espresso card stock layer for front panel measuring 4-1/8 x 5-3/8"

Early Espresso card stock for image layer measuring 4" x 3"

Early Espresso card stock for inside layer measuring 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

DSP for front panel measuring 4" x 5-1/8"

DSP for inside of card measuring 4" x 5-1/8"

Card stock- Stampin UP

Image. sentiment and die cuts- Mango Crafts

Give this basic fun fold a try. For a varied look, try using another shape for the image layer or adhereing the layer in landscape. Your card will take on a different look every time!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...

Paula

Marigold Moments

 Hello,

Today's card has a spring vibe. It's no secret that I love flowers so most of my stamp sets are florals or some kind of foliage. Flowers are nature's beauty and it always amazes me how each petal forms to make a flower. 

This card says spring to me. I used the Marigold Moments bundle to create a flower that matches the designer series paper, Symbols of Fortune.

The card measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4. 

To add a bit of interest, I chose the Everyday Detail Dies as a matte for the flower. 

Mixing and matching your stamps, dies and dsp extends the use of your supplies. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula

Lovely In Linen

 Hi, its me again.

Second post of the day. 

When I get stuck for inspiration, I go to my stash of designer series paper. I have A LOT! if I can't find inspiration there, I really don't want to make a card and I step away for a bit. 

So today, I raided the Lovely In Linen dsp. The colours are bright and cheerful. Perfect for a birthday card, thinking of you card or just because.

The card base measures 4-1/4" x 11" and scored at 5-1/2". The dsp measures 4" x 5-1/4". The white card stock at the bottome measures 4-1/4" x 3-1/4". I roughly cut a "V" shape in the white card stock to expose more of the dsp. It doesn't have to be perfect as the sentiment layer will hide any imperfection. 

The sentiment layer was die cut from the Thoughtful Expressions dies. Any shape would work though. Adding some foliage gives a bit of interest. Pop on some embellishments and you're done!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...

Paula

Yet another St. Patrick's Day Card

 Hello,

Yes, here's another St. Patty's Day card. 

This one is a copy of a design by Tami White, you can see it here.

This design is so versatile. It can be used for any occasion. 

The card fits into a regular medium envelope. 

I love the way this card turned out.

I also made a birthday card with the same layout.

I hope you'll give this one a try. I know you'll love it.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula

Another St. Patrick's Day Card

 Hello,

I am obsessed with the shamrock dies. I can see making flowers with them too!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...

Paula

St. Patrick's Day

 Hello,

Another year....another list of occasions/holidays.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig- the Day of the Festival of Patrick or as we commonly refer to it as St. Patrick's Day. ☘ Traditionally used as the symbol of Ireland, shamrocks are the focus of today's card.

It's all about the green.

I chose a white background to showcase the shamrocks, giving the background some texture with the Basket Weave embossing folder. 

I really am pleased by the way this card turned out. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula 

Leaves

Hi crafty friends,

I found inspiration for today’s card from a fellow crafter, Michelle Quinno. I changed the colours and image using Masterfully Made dsp, Lost Lagoon and Berry Burst card stock. 

The embossing folder, Basket Weave, gives some texture to the background. 

Another way to add texture is to leave some of the die cuts unglued, securing only a portion of the cuts. Just be careful putting the card into an envelope😊. Plenty of room to add a sentiment on the front too.

Lots of room for a personal note on the inside.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time…

Paula

Mix and Match

 Hello,

One of the things I love about Stampin Up is the colour coordination. There is no stress over which colour or pattern goes with what. This is also the case with mixing and matching dies. 

Today's card does just that...mixes and matches patterns and dies. For this card I used Night of Navy for the base, countryside Inn DSP, Pierced Bloom dies for the flower and Thoughtful Expressions dies for the layer behind the flower. I left off a sentiment for now, I’ll add one when the occasions warrants. 

The card base measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4". Measure the first piece of dsp at 5-1/2" x 4-1/4". On that piece measure down from the top left corner 3" and make a tic mark. From the top of the right side corner measure down 3/4" and make a tic mark. Cut from the 3" mark to the 3/4" mark (as shown).

Measure a second piece of card stock 2-1/2" x 3". On the 2-1/2 " side measure the half way point, 1-1/4". Cut from the half way point to either corner of the dsp (as shown).

Next, cut coordinating strips measuring 1/4" x 6". You'll trim these later. Now for the assembly.

Adhere the first piece of dsp to the card base followed by the second piece. Add the coordinating strips at an angle following the lines of the dsp, letting the ends hang off the card. It's easier to do it this way and trim off the excess. 

Add your layer for the flower and if using, sentiment. 

And there you have it!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time....

Paula