Friday, July 11, 2025

Flirty Thank You

I used the leftover centers from the Gallery Blooms Frame Die to adorn my card front. I matted them with a bit of Basic Black to get them to stand out a bit more. What do you think? 




Stamps:
   Textured Notes

Paper:
   Flirty Flamingo A-2
   Basic Black 3-1/2 x 1-3/4 (2)
   Berry Delightful DSP 3-3/8 x 1-5/8 (or leftover centers of Gallery Blooms Dies - Frames) <2 centers of frame>
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   CAS 
   Die Cutting

Accessories:
   Flirty Flamingo 3/8" Ruched Ribbon
   2016-2018 In-Color Enamel Shapes
   Gallery Blooms Dies (Center of Frame leftover)
   Glue Dots
   Adhesive

First, I matted each of the Berry Delightful DSP leftover centers from the Gallery Blooms Dies, using Basic Black. I included the measurements of the pieces in case you just need to create your own panels.

I then adhered these two panels to the Flirty Flamingo card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the top-right corner of the card front, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then added a bow to the lower left-side of the card front, using a glue dot.

Lastly, I added a few In-Color Enamel Shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Not Today

Stamps, Ink, Paper, plus an Embellishment or Two equals a beautiful card. What do you think? 




Stamps:
   A Little Snarky by Sweet 'n Sassy

Paper:
   Daffodil Delight A-2
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Mixed Media Florals DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside) 

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   CAS

Accessories:
   Glossy Dots Assortment
   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top-right portion of the Mixed Media Florals DSP panel. 

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Daffodil Delight card front.

Next, I added a few glossy dots to the card front to help it sparkle a bit.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Sweetest Birthday

These critters are in for a fun birthday time in a land we call make believe. I wish birthday cake was as light as this bunny makes it. Still, the picture is beautiful with gorgeous colors and a happy scene. What do you think? 




Stamps:
   Daisy Daydream (Paper Pumpkin, March, 2025)

Paper:
   Sweet Sugarplum A-2
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Birthday Memories DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)
   Paper Pumpkin Leftover Tag

Ink:
   Lost Lagoon

Technique:
   CAS

Accessories:
   2016-2018 In-Color Enamel Shapes
   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Birthday Memories DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Sweet Sugarplum card front.

I then stamped the sentiment on a leftover Paper Pumpkin tag, using Lost Lagoon ink.

Next, I adhered the sentiment to the bottom-left side of the card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of In-Color Enamel Shapes to the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Blue Ribbon

Using Ephemera Packs is the most difficult way for me to create a card or project of any kind. Prefabricated images, sentiments, or die cuts are difficult for me to piece together. Having an open "canvas" with coordinating products is best for me. What about you? 




Stamps:
   None

Paper:
   Calming Creek Cards & Envelopes
   Basic Black Scrap
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   None

Technique:
   CAS
   Ephemera Packs
   Die Cutting

Accessories:
   Perfectly Pears Dies
   Saying Something Ephemera Pack
   Something for Everything Ephemera Pack
   Colored Dots by Crafter's Square
   Glue Dots
   Fine Tip Glue Pen
   Adhesive

First, I went through the Saying Something Ephemera Pack and chose a sentiment: Congrats.

I then grabbed two cards & envelopes from the Calming Creek Cards & Envelopes.

Next, I went through the Something for Everything Ephemera Pack and chose a ribbon and banner.

I placed these elements on the card front and decided to add a mesh under the ribbon to help it stand out a bit more. So, I die cut the Basic Black mesh, using the Perfectly Pears Dies. 

Next, I adhered all of these pieces onto the card front, using the Fine Tip Glue Pen for the sentiment, glue dots for the mesh and the ribbon, and finally adhesive for the banner.

Lastly, I added a few colored dots by Crafter's Square and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Special Congratulations

I like the vintage look and feel of this card. What do you think? 



Stamps:
   Special Reason

Paper:
   River Rock A-2
   Basic Black 3-7/8 x 3-3/8, 2-5/8" Circle, 1-3/4" Oval
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 2-1/2" Circle, 1-7/8" Oval
   Springtime Vintage DSP 1-1/8 x 3-1/8 (3), 3-3/4 x 3-3/16
   Real Red 2-3/4" Sq.

Ink:
   Rose Red 
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   Die Cutting
   Dry Embossing
   Punching

Accessories:
   Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder
   Layering Circles Framelits
   Layering Ovals Framelits
   Double Oval Punch
   2-1/2" Circle Punch
   Stylish Stems Framelits
   Red Rhinestone Circle Brads (Large & Small)
   Fine Tip Glue Pen
   Dimensionals
   Adhesive

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First, I dry embossed the card front, using the Eyelet 3D embossing folder.

Next, I adhered the three strips of DSP onto the 3-3/4 x 3-3/16 DSP piece.

I then matted this with a Basic Black matte. This panel was then adhered directly onto the card front by placing it at an angle.

I then stamped the floral image, using Rose Red ink, and punched it out with the 2-1/2" Circle punch.

Next, I die cut the matching floral framelit in Real Red and adhered it onto the floral image, using the Fine Tip Glue Pen. 

I adhered it onto a Basic Black matte and then added a Red Circle Brad to the center. This was then adhered on top of the DSP panel as shown above.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and punched it out, using the Double Oval Punch. I added this onto a Basic Black matte. I added a small red circle brad to each end and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Note: the Basic Black Circle and Oval mattes were die cut using the Layering Circle & Oval Framelits. If you do not have these, omit them, or fussy cut them.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Birthday Delight

I used double-sided designer series paper and just flipped it over for the smaller squares. What do you think? 




Stamps:
   Translucent Florals

Paper:
   Bubble Bath A-2
   Night of Navy 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Delightfully Eclectic DSP 5-1/4 x 4, 1-1/2" Sq. (3)
   Basic White 1-1/2" Sq., 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Misty Moonlight

Technique:
   CAS

Accessories: 
   Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots
   Adhesive

First, I stamped a sentiment on the Basic White square, using Misty Moonlight ink.

I then arranged and adhered the DSP square, along with the sentiment square on the Delightfully Eclectic DSP panel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Night of Navy matte and then onto the Bubble Bath card front.

I then adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Lastly, I added a few Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots to the sentiment.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Watermelon Flowers

When you have beautiful paper, you do not need much more to adorn a card front. What do you think? 




Stamps:
   None

Paper:
   Watermelon Wonder A-2
   Affectionately Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   None

Technique:
   CAS

Accessories:
   Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim - 25"
   Basic Rhinestone Jewels
   Adhesive

Note that this is a Top Fold Card. 

First, I adhered the Affectionately Yours DSP panel onto the Watermelon Wonder card front.

I then wrapped the Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim around the top of the card and tied it off in a bow.

Next, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Lastly, I added a few Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the front of the card.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Shimmering Thanks

Here is another layout that can be used for all of those leftover designer series paper pieces. You can easily change the measurements to fit whatever size you have in your stash. What do you think? 




Stamps:
   Kindest Expressions

Paper:
   Peach Pie A-2
   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4, 3-3/8 x 1-3/4
   2024-2026 In-Color 6x6 DSP:
      Pink Floral 1-3/4" Sq.
      Summer Splash Circles 3-1/4 x 2
      Petunia Pop Stripes 3-1/4 x 2
      Peach Pie Mosaic 1-3/4 x 2
   Basic White 3-1/4 x 1-5/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   CAS

Accessories:
   2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems
   Dimensionals
   Adhesive

First, I cut all of the Designer Series Paper pieces to size and adhered them onto the Basic Black panel as shown above.

I then Adhered this panel onto the Peach Pie card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then matted it with a Basic Black matte and attached it to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of Shimmer Gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Oops

I do like to go through my stash of discontinued items. They may not be trendy today, but they are still beautiful. Thoughts? 





Stamps:
   A Little Snarky by Sweet 'n Sassy

Paper:
   Bubble Bath A-2
   2019-2021 In-Color DSP 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
   Delightfully Eclectic DSP 2 x 2-1/4 (3 Different pieces)
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)
   Paper Pumpkin Tag (Leftover)

Ink:
   Night of Navy

Technique:
   CAS
   Punching

Accessories:
   To the Point Punch
   Rhinestone Circle Brads - Different Ones
   Glue Dots
   Adhesive

First, I punched three different DSP pieces from the Delightfully Eclectic DSP pack, using To the Point Punch.

I then adhered the three pieces to the large In-Color DSP panel, as shown above.

Next, I attached six rhinestone brads to the DSP panel, as shown above. I chose two yellow, two blue, and two red. 

I then used glue dots on the back of the panel and attached it to the Bubble Bath card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on a leftover Paper Pumpkin tag, using Night of Navy ink, and adhered it to the top portion of the card front.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Hooray

This card might need some extra padding or postage if you mail it because the rosette is on dimensionals and pops up quite a bit. You might even add a layer of bubble wrap before placing it in an envelope. Thoughts? 




Stamps:
   Round We Go

Paper:
   Mango Melody A-2
   Dandy Designs DSP 5-1/4 x 4, 5-1/2 x 1-3/4 (2)
   Petal Pink 2" Sq. (2)
   Calypso Coral 2" Sq.
   Mango Melody 2" Sq.
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 1-3/4" Circle, 2-1/2" Sq., 3-1/4 x 1 

Ink:
   Calypso Coral

Technique:
   Die Cutting
   Punching

Accessories:
   1-3/4" Circle Punch
   Round We Go Dies
   Stylish Shapes Framelits
   Iridescent Pastel Gems
   Dimensionals
   Glue Dots
   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Dandy Designs DSP panel onto the Mango Melody card front. Note that the orientation of the card is horizontal or landscape.

I then die cut all of the pieces, using the Round We Go Dies:
    5-1/2 x 1-3/4 DSP - I cut 2 pieces, folded them like an accordion and adhered them together to form a circle like a bracelet.
   Petal Pink 2" Sq. - I cut 2 rosettes with pointy ends. I used pink DSP so that you could see and notice them in the picture above. I used one for each rosette.
    Calypso Coral & Mango Melody 2" Sq. - Cut each one with a pointy rosette and adhered each one with a pink rosette. I added adhesive to the center circle.
    I used the 1-3/4" Basic White circle as the base for the large rosette. If you gently smash one end of the rosette (not the pointy end) toward the center, you can adhere it to the center of the Basic White circle. You will need to hold it down for a minute or so, to make sure it glues. Use any strong glue, large glue dots...
    2-1/2" Basic White Sq. was used as the base for the smaller rosette.
    3-1/4 x 1 Basic White strip was used for the sentiment. Stamp and then die cut, using the Stylish Shapes Framelits.

Next, I added the rosettes and sentiment to the card front as shown above. The smaller rosette was attached with dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Iridescent Pastel Gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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