Sympathy Prints

Sympathy cards are a must have on hand item. Unfortunately, the older we get, the more we need them. This one came together quite easily, since I let the paper do all of the work for me. With all of the different hues of blue, the gold cross really glows on this one. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Something Fancy

Paper:

   Pacific Point A-2

   Starry Sky 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Sun Prints DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

   Gold Foil Scrap 1-1/4 x 3/4

Ink:

   Starry Sky

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Something Fancy Dies

   Left-Over Paper Pumpkin Gold Thread

   2022-24 In-Color Matte Decorative Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using Starry Sky ink on Basic White card-stock.

I then cut a matte for the sentiment using the next larger die cut. I used the center of the Starry Sky panel to die cut it, since it will be covered by the DSP panel. I adhered this die cut to the Basic White sentiment.

Next, I adhered the DSP panel to the Starry Sky matte and then onto the Pacific Point card front.

I then added a few dimensionals to the back of the sentiment panel and adhered some gold thread to it. I then attached this to the card front.

The gold die cut cross was added to the top of the card with some liquid adhesive.

Lastly, I added 3 matte decorative dots to the sentiment and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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A Tree in Stitches

I was challenged to add some stitches to my card. So, I grabbed a needle and thread. This was the result. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Festive Season

   Sheltering Tree

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

   Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper:

   Brocade Blue A-2, 4-1/2 x 3-1/4, Scraps

   Night of Navy 5-1/4 x 4

   Rose Red DSP 4-3/4 x 3-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   Brocade Blue

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Stitching (Sewing)

Accessories:

   Festive Stitching Thinlits Dies

   Word Window Punch

   Dimensionals

   Thread

   Needle

   Adhesive

To begin, I stamped and sewed on the 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 piece of Brocade Blue. I used 3 strands of x-stitch thread that I had in my stash for the sewing. 

First, I stamped the tree, ground cover, and snow. I used both Night of Navy and Brocade Blue for the snowfall. 

I then used the Festive Stitching Thinlits Dies to make the sewing holes on the tree frame. I added the thread keeping all of the mess on the back of the card and the pretty stitching in the front.

Next, I adhered all of the layers as shown above.

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

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Amazing Silhouettes

The distINKtive ink surrounding the silhouette adds such elegance to the card. There is no need to be an artist. Stampin' Up! shares artistic talents with everyone. So, stamp with this set and create art. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Amazing Silhouettes

   Through It Together

Paper:

   Tip Top Taupe A-2

   Go Wild DSP 5-1/2 x 4

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

Ink:

   Shaded Spruce

   Tip Top Taupe

Technique:

   Sponging

   Distressed Edges

Accessories:

   Linen Thread 28"

   Sponge

   Distressing Tool

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the silhouette using Shaded Spruce on a 5-1/2 x 2-1/2 Basic White panel.

I then sponged the edges using Tip Top Taupe.

I roughed up the edges using a distressing tool.

Next, I wrapped linen thread on the bottom of the panel and tied a bow.

I then adhered it onto the DSP panel and then onto the Tip Top Taupe card front.

I stamped the sentiment, added a few rhinestones, and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Friendly Rooster

Here I am again using a stamp set that made its debut four years ago. First, let me say that I only buy stamp sets that I really like. I invest in my hobby of card making. So, even though these stamps are no longer current, the images are timeless along with my imagination and creativity. What do you think of this card?

Stamps:

   Wood Words

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2, 1-3/4" Sq.

   Crushed Curry 5-1/4 x 4, 1-3/4" Sq.

   Very Vanilla 5 x 3-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Cajun Craze 1-3/4" Sq.

   Tranquil Tide 1-3/4" Sq.

   Adventure Bound DSP 1-5/8 x 5

Ink:

   Cajun Craze

   Calypso Coral

   Crushed Curry

   Tranquil Tide

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

   Regals Candy Dots

   30" Linen Thread

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my images on scraps of cardstock that were at least 1-3/4" squares. I used the same ink as the cardstock. I then die cut the images using the smallest stitched square: 1-3/8" square.

I adhered the squares onto a strip of designer series paper. You can use a strip of Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, or even Basic Black if you do not have the designer series paper.

I then adhered this strip of squares onto the lower part of the Very Vanilla panel. I stamped the sentiment, tied some linen thread around the panel, and added some candy dots beneath the sentiment.

Next, I adhered this panel onto the Crushed Curry panel and then onto the Calypso Coral card front.

Lastly, I adhered the other Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Leaves on the Wall

Over the years people have collected and pressed leaves. Others have created art while others just enjoy playing in a big pile of leaves. Either way, images of leaves can be used to express just about anything. Check out this one.

Leaves on the Wall

Stamps:

   Vintage Leaves

   Rose Wonder

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

Ink:

   Crumb Cake

   Pumpkin Pie

   Sweet Sugarplum

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Rose Garden Thinlits Dies

   Leaflets Framelits Dies

   Brick Wall Embossing Folder

   Linen Thread 

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Did you know that you can take a leaf from a fruit tree and know the fruit it will bear? All you have to do is tear the leaf in half and smell it. The leaf will smell the same as the fruit it will bear. Here is another card with another purpose, but using the same materials. Notice the subtleties that make each card unique.

Leaves on the Wall Too

So, my first step was to ink up my Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with my Sweet Sugarplum Classic Ink Pad. I applied ink to the smooth side of the embossing folder. I then carefully placed my Whisper White panel inside the folder, making sure it did not shift or move. I then ran it through my embossing machine. Make sure you clean your folder when you are done.

Next, I stamped and die cut my leaves. I used Crumb Cake and Pumpkin Pie ink. Using the Vintage Leaves stamp set, I stamped two large leaves and two small ones. I then die cut them using the Leaflits Framelits Dies.

I added linen thread to my large leaf. I used a glue dot to hold the linen thread in place on the back of the leaf. I then just wrapped it around the leaf pulling it around each indentation on the middle section. I added another glue dot to hold the thread on the back. I used about 36" of thread.

I then arranged these leaves and attached them to the brick wall using dimensionals. I tied a bow with linen thread and adhered it with a glue dot where the stems crossed. 

I then stamped my frames and sentiments with my Archival Basic Black Ink Pad. I die cut these using the Rose Garden Thinlits Dies. These were also attached using dimensionals.

I then adhered these panels onto the Basic Black cardstock and then onto the card fronts. I like to add a 5-1/4 x 4" Whisper White panel to the inside of the card as well. So, you actually need 4 panels, instead of 2. 

Lastly, add a few pearls to the sentiment on each card.

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Thank You Tassel

 I made three panels from a 1" leftover strip of designer series paper. Since the paper is a floral design, you can cut it anywhere, and it will look beautiful. I used Tranquil Tide as the dominant color, and Gray Granite as the card base. Any thoughts?

Stamps:

   Perfect Punches

Paper:

   Gray Granite A-2

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

   Frosted Floral DSP 1 x 3-1/2 (3)

   Tranquil Tide 1-1/4 x 3-3/4 (3)

Ink:

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   Scallop Oval Punch

   Mini Tassels Assortment

   White Brad

   Gold Thread

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This is a great layout to use for those leftover pieces of designer series paper. You can choose any color from the DSP to mat it, and then choose another for the sentiment and embellishments. Have fun and let your creativity run wild. 

The sentiment is attached using dimensionals. The panels are adhered with liquid adhesive, and the gold thread is sitting on a glue dot.

I attached the tassel with a white brad. I pierced the card base first, and then placed the brad through the hole. 

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