We made this card in Stamp Club. I call it a Peekaboo card because the DSP (Designer Series Paper) peeks from behind the front layer of the card. It’s a good way to show off some of the beautiful DSP.

Stamps: Coffee Cafe

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White (card base), Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Garden Green

Ink: Early Espresso

Dies: Coffee Cups Framelits Dies

Other: Corrugated Elements

This would be a great way to present someone with a coffee gift card. I’ll take one!

May 5, 2018

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Milestone Moments Retirement

One of my best friends recently retired, so I made this card for her.

Stamps: Milestone Moments, Cake Soiree

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Soft Sky, Berry Burst

Ink: Basic Black, Berry Burst

Dies/Punches: Layering Ovals Framelits, Sweet Cake Framelits Dies, Triple Banner Punch

Other: Metallic Foil Doilies, Polka Dot Basics TIEF, Basic Rhinestones

The Milestone Moments stamp set is soon to be retired. It’s perfect for SO many occasions. Be sure to grab this one before it’s gone!

May 3, 2018

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Cake Soiree Birthday

A good friend of mine called me recently and asked if I had any birthday cards lying around that his wife hadn’t seen. I had to laugh. His wife is also a good friend and one of my stamping buddies. He said, “I CAN’T give LaAnna a store bought card!” I agreed, and told him I’d make her a special card BUT next year he has to come over and make one himself.

This is the card I created for him to give to her. I used the Cake Soiree bundle.

Stamps: Cake Soiree, Flourishing Phrases

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Silver Foil

Ink: Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Sweet Soiree Specialty DSP

Dies: Sweet Cake Framelits Dies

LaAnna loved her card, and Jerry has promised to come over and make her card himself next year!

May 1, 2018

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Picnic With You

I used the Picnic With You bundle to create this card for a challenge. Although this fold may go by other names, I call it a Window Accordian Card. If you’d like to see another card using this fold, along with a tutorial, you can find it here.

Here’s another view.

Stamps: Picnic With You

Cardstock: Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Soft Sky

Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede

Dies/Punches: Layering Squares, Picnic Basket Builder Framelits, Triple Banner Punch

Other: Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

The Picnic With You bundle is on the retiring list, so grab it while you can!

April 29, 2018

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A Good Day Treat Bucket

How cute are these little spring treat buckets? We made these at the library class.

I found the buckets at a local store, and they came 3 in a package, with tags and white ribbons. I ditched the tags (mine are so much cuter). Then I colored the ribbon using my Pool Party ink pad and a tongue depressor. Just lay the ribbon across the ink pad, hold it down with the tongue depressor and pull on the end of the ribbon. I did both sides a few times to get the color I wanted. I think these turned out cute!

Stamps: A Good Day

Cardstock: Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Gray Archival

Punches: 1 1/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1″ Circle Punch

These little buckets would be so cute with a different tag and filled with birdseed for a wedding!

I hope you enjoyed this little treat!

April 27, 2018

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Fruit Basket Tags

I made this pear tag at OnStage last November, and decided it would be a good project for Stamp Club.

The Tutti Frutti 6 x 6 paper has bold fruit patterns on one side, and more subdued patterns on the other. We used the more subdued patterns for this project.

The Fruit Basket Bundle comes with a cute stamp set and a set of three itty bitty punches. The corners of the tags are actually cut with the watermelon punch, as is the hole for the ribbon. How versatile is that punch?!

Stamps: Fruit Basket

Cardstock: Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist, Soft Suede

Paper: Tutti Frutti DSP

Punches: Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack, Triple Banner Punch

Other: Lemon Lime Twist 3/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon, Whisper White Bakers Twine

The Fruit Basket bundle is on the retiring list, so grab it before it’s gone!

And, stay tuned for another project using this cute paper.

April 25, 2018

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You’re Inspiring

Who’s ready for spring? Our weather here has been crazy, going from winter to spring and back to winter again, but these daffodils definitely put me in a spring mood.

This is a pocket card which can actually double as an Easter Basket! I had some small cello packages of pastel M&Ms that we slipped into these cards.

Stamps: You’re Inspiring

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Delightful Daisy DSP

Dies/Punches: Layering Ovals, 1/8″ Circle Punch, Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon (retired)

Other: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends, Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie (white)

April 23, 2018

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Hold on to Hope

I promised to show another card using the Hold on to Hope Stamp Set. We made this card at the local library, where we keep things quick and easy.

Stamps: Hold on to Hope, You’re Inspiring

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, So Saffron

Ink: So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede

Dies/Punches: Layering Ovals Framelits, Leaf Punch, Small Flower Punch (retired), Linen Thread, Basic Pearls

I cut an oval from a piece of scrap paper, then laid it over the white panel and sponged So Saffron gently in the opening. Then I removed the paper and stamped the cross in Soft Suede in the center of the sponged oval.

I hope you enjoyed this card. It would also make a beautiful sympathy card.

April 21, 2018

Hold on to Hope and You’re Inspiring

One of my favorite bundles in the Occasions Catalog is the Hold on to Hope Bundle. I know it’s way past Easter, but this card would also make a beautiful Encouragement or Hope Card.

Stamps: Hold on to Hope, You’re Inspiring

Cardstock: Fresh Fig, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink: Fresh Fig, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake

Dies/Punches: Cross of Hope Framelits, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch

Other: Fresh Fig 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon

I have another card using this stamp set to show you. So, stay tuned!

April 19, 2018

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Epic Celebration

Stampin’ Up! has a big event called Sale-a-bration January-March each year. If you purchase $50 in merchandise, you can get something FREE! Sale-a-bration is long gone, but if you were lucky enough to get the Epic Celebration set FREE during Sale-a-bration, here’s an idea for you. The LPs are made using circle punches!

Stamps: Epic Celebration

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Basic Black

Punches: 1 1/2″ Circle, 1 3/8″ Circle, 1/2″ Circle, 1/16″ Circle, Scattered Sequins Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Lemon Lime Twist 3/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon, Tutti Frutti Self-Adhesive Sequins, Watercolor Pencils

This would be a cute card for the musician in your family!