Striped Butterfly

I think this gold glimmer butterfly die cut looks fantastic against the black and white stripes. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   The Paper Studio: Black Tie Optional 5-1/4 x 4

   Gold Glimmer 3-7/8 x 4-1/2

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Butterflies Thinlits Dies

   Big Shot

   Bone Folder

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment between the black stripes on the DSP.

I then adhered the DSP panel to a Basic White card front.

Next, I die cut the gold glimmer butterfly and adhered it to the card front.

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

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Brad Cares

Do you remember your wood mounted stamps and discontinued designer series paper? What about those embellishments known as brads? Yup, I'm trying to dust off and show some love to those set aside, but not forgotten goodies. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughts & Prayers

Paper:

   Pretty in Pink A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 4-1/2 x 3-1/8

   Tea Party DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 4-3/4 x 3-1/2

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   So Saffron

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Brads - Subtles

   Stitched Rectangle Framelits Dies

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the tree and the sentiment on the Basic White panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. 

I then die cut the panel, using the Stitched Rectangle Framelits Dies.

Next, I added some So Saffron ink to all of the edges, using a sponge. You can use a Blending Brush to do this step as well. It will look a little different, but serves the same purpose.

I then added some subtle pink brads to the flowers on the tree.

Next, I attached this panel onto a Basic Black matte. I set it aside for a bit while I put the base of the card together.

I then adhered the DSP panel to a Basic Black Matte, and then onto the Pretty in Pink card front.

Next, I attached the stamped panel, using dimensionals.

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

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Splendid Hugs

Add just a tiny bit of sparkle with this glossy emboss-resist designer series paper. This is a wonderful way to use the scraps from a gorgeous paper pack. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Splendid Thoughts

Paper:

   Soft Sea Foam A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Splendid Day DSP 1/2 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Soft Sea Foam

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Open Leaf Trinkets

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the leaf outline, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then filled in the leaf with Soft Sea Foam.

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

I then adhered the DSP strip to the bottom portion of the Basic White panel.

Next, I adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Soft Sea Foam card front.

Lastly, I added an open leaf trinket, using a glue dot, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Just Sunflowers

This layout is very easy to duplicate when you need a clean and simple card. All you need is stamps, ink, and paper. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Celebrate Sunflowers

Paper:

   Bumblebee A-2

   Flowers for Every Season DSP 4 x 4-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Cinnamon Cider

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   2020-2022 In-Color Enamel Dots

   Adhesive

First, I cut and adhered the DSP panel to the Bumblebee card front.

I then stamped the sentiment on the bottom of the card front, using Cinnamon Cider ink.

Next, I added a couple of enamel dots on each side of the sentiment and a few on the sunflower centers.

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

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More Leaves

These cards show the difference between placing ink on the front or the back flap of an embossing folder. Which do you like best? Do you like the color that shows on the leaves or behind the leaves? Read on to find out which flap should be colored. 

Stamps:

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Dusty Durango A-2, Scraps

   More Mustard A-2, Scraps

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8 (2)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (4)

Ink:

   Dusty Durango

   More Mustard

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Dry Embossing with Ink

   Punching

Accessories:

   Double Oval Punch

   Leaf Punch

   Fern 3D Embossing Folder

   Open Leaf Trinkets

   In Good Taste Elements

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Every time I decide to play with this technique, I forget which flap of the embossing folder to ink. So, I decided to make a card showing the effect of both sides. 

I consider the front flap to be the one facing me, or the top one, when I hold the embossing folder closed with the Stampin' Up! logo in the front where I can read it. 

First, I inked up the front or top flap with More Mustard. I carefully placed the Basic White panel inside and ran it through the embossing machine. The ink colored the background, with the fern leaves staying white, as shown in the picture above. More Mustard is the card on the right.

Then I washed and dried the folder. 

Next, I inked up the back or bottom flap with Dusty Durango. I carefully placed the Basic White panel inside and ran it through the embossing machine. The ink colored the fern leaves and left the background white, as shown in the picture above. Dusty Durango is the card on the left. 

Personally, I like the ink on the background.

I then matted each of these panels with a Basic Black matte and adhered them to their matching card fronts.

Next, I took scraps of Dusty Durango and More Mustard. I punched out ovals, using the Double Oval Punch.

I then stamped a sentiment in each of the small ovals and adhered them to a scalloped oval, as shown above. I added More Mustard to a Dusty Durango and a Dusty Durango to a More Mustard. I attached them to the card front, using dimensionals.

Next, I punched out a leaf in each color, using the Leaf Punch, and adhered them as shown above.

I then added a wooden leaf and an open leaf trinket to each card with some glue dots.

Lastly, I added a few Basic Pearl Jewels and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of each card.

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Evening Thoughts

Express your love and support with a bit of green. A color that symbolizes growth and prosperity. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughts & Prayers

Paper:

   Just Jade A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Bloom Where You're Planted DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 1-1/2 x 3-1/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   CAS

Accessories:

   Stitched Rectangle Framelits

   2021-2023 In-Color Opal Rounds

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the DSP panel to the Basic Black matte and then onto the Just Jade card front.

I then stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Stitched Rectangle Framelits.

Next, I attached the sentiment with a few dimensionals onto the card front.

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

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Birthday Roses

I used Black and White on a River Rock. Silly, I know. Black ink, white leaves on a window sheet, and all on a card base, whose color is known as "River Rock." Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Stippled Roses

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   River Rock A-2

   Naturally Eclectic Card Overlays 1/2 sheet

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Black Glitter Washi Tape

   Black Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I cut a sheet of the Naturally Eclectic Card Overlay in half. This will make two cards!

I then laid the overlay on top of the River Rock card front, to know where to stamp my sentiment. I made a tiny pencil mark to guide me.

Next, I removed the overlay and stamped my sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I also stamped two roses on the bottom part of the card front. If you are nervous about stamping, you can use a Stamparatus, Stamp-a-ma-jig, or a MISTI to get perfect placement.

I then added glue dots behind a few of the white leaves on the overlay and adhered it to the top of the River Rock card front.

Next, I added a strip of Black Glitter Washi Tape to help hold the overlay in place and to hide the seam.

Lastly, I added a couple of Black Rhinestone Jewels and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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On the Bay

Here is a clean and simple masculine card to say thank you to someone. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Seaside Bay

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 3-1/4" Sq.

   By the Bay DSP 2 x 5-1/4

   Pool Party 2 x 5-1/4

   Crumb Cake 3-1/2" Sq.

Ink:

   Crumb Cake

   Pool Party

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Blending Brush/Sponging

Accessories:

   Splatters 3D Embossing Folder

   Blending Brushes

   Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls

   Adhesive

First, I blended Pool Party and Crumb Cake ink on the Basic White square panel, using my blending brushes. If you don't have these, you can easily use a sponge to apply the ink.

I then stamped the sentiment and the birds, using Night of Navy.

Next, I stamped the shells and grains of sand, using Crumb Cake.

I then adhered the stamped square panel to the Crumb Cake matte and set it aside.

Next, I dry embossed the Pool Party strip, using the Splatters 3D Embossing Folder.

I then adhered the DSP strip to the left-side of a Basic White panel and the embossed Pool Party strip to the right side of the same panel.

Next, I adhered this panel to the Night of Navy card front and attached the stamped panel to the center, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls to the front and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Berry Sympathetic

I like this detailed die cut. I think it adds a lovely elegant feel to the card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Flourishing Phrases

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), Scrap

   Fresh Florals DSP 1-15/16 x 5-1/2

   Berry Burst 2-3/4 x 5-1/2

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Berry Burst

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Extra-Large Oval Punch

   So Detailed Thinlits

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the detailed floral image, using the So Detailed Thinlits dies.

I then stamped, punched, and sponged the sentiment. I stamped, using Tuxedo Black Memento, punched with the Extra-Large Oval Punch, and sponged, using Berry Burst ink.

Next, I adhered the Fresh Floral DSP panel to the top of the Basic White card front.

I then adhered the die cut with the solid strip on the edge of the DSP.

Lastly, I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. 

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Feel Good Wishes

This Petal Promenade DSP floral frame can be used for any occasion. You can choose any of the colors found in the florals to accentuate. I chose Grapefruit Grove. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Positive Thoughts

Paper:

   Grapefruit Grove A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Petal Promenade DSP 4-13/16 x 3-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Adhesive

First, I cut the DSP floral frame from the DSP 12 x 12 sheet.

I then stamped the sentiment in the center of the frame, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I dry embossed the Basic Black panel, using the Timeworn Type 3d Embossing folder.

I then adhered the DSP panel to the center of the embossed Basic Black panel, and then onto the Grapefruit Grove card front.

Lastly, I added a few Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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