Birds

 Here is a card featuring a bright and cheerful background paper. This paper was too pretty to cover up with stamps. So, I just added a sentiment with a couple of candy dots. I hope you like it.

Stamps:

   Because I Care

Paper:

   Pool Party A-2

   Bird Ballad DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 3/4 x 2-1/4

Ink:

   Pool Party

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Punching

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Lovely Labels Pick a Punch

   Brights Candy Dots

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Making this card is perfect for the casual stamper. Just adhere a panel of designer series paper and add a sentiment. 

I used a punch to make my tag. I then sponged it, added a couple of candy dots and attached it with dimensionals.

Of course, if you like to keep your cards simple, then just adhere a panel of designer series paper to a card base. No sentiment is needed with this beautiful paper.

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Medallion Butterflies

 This card is more for the avid stamper. There are several layers and techniques. Of course, anyone can simplify it to a couple of stamps and paper only. Personally, I like the extras on this card. Are you a simple, casual, or avid stamper?

Stamps:

   Medallion

   Just Believe

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 4 x 3-3/4 (Cut @ 1" on both sides after stamping), 3/4 x 4

   Cherry Cobbler 5-1/4 x 4, Scraps

   Crumb Cake 1-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Cherry Cobbler

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Eyelet Border Punch

   Itty Bitty Shapes

   Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder

   Beautiful Wings Embossilits

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I began with my Very Vanilla panel and stamped the background Medallion using Crumb Cake.

I then stamped the silhouettes using Cherry Cobbler. These are from the Just Believe Stamp Set.

Then I cut 1" from the left side and 1" from the right side. The center piece measures 2". These were then adhered to the Cherry Cobbler panel, leaving a tiny space between the panels. 

I stamped my sentiment on the Very Vanilla strip and then dry embossed it using the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder.

I took the Crumb Cake strip and punched it with my Eyelet Border Punch. It cuts a small strip off the bottom. This is glued to the bottom of the Very Vanilla strip to make it seem as if the Crumb Cake panel is larger than it really is. So, the Very Vanilla strip is adhered to the Crumb Cake Eyelet Border and the thin strip of Crumb Cake. This is then adhered to the bottom of the Cherry Cobbler panel. 

I then ran the Beautiful Wings Embossilits through the die cut & embossing machine. I added these using glue dots.

I punched out three tiny flowers using the Itty Bitty Shapes punch and adhered them to the Very Vanilla strip.

Lastly, I adhered the Cherry Cobbler panel to my Very Vanilla card base and added rhinestones here and there. You may choose to add pearls instead. 

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Sparkly Leftovers

 Make your own background using strips of leftover designer series paper. Embellish it with leftover Paper Pumpkin bits. I do hate to throw out leftovers, especially if they are still good! I did cut them all down to be the same size. What do you think? Are you going to give it a try?

Sparkly Leftovers

Stamps:

   Unknown Clear Stamp 

Paper:

   Rose Red A-2

   Leftover DSP 1/2 x 5-1/4 (8)

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

   Leftover Paper Pumpkin Tag 

Ink:

   Basic Black

   Pear Pizzazz

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Paper Pumpkin Leftovers:

      Flower

      Leaves

      Tag

      Sequins

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I had another sparkly flower left over. So, here is another card:

Sparkly Leftovers Too

I like the purple flower more than the lime green. Which one do you prefer?

So, my first thought was to use up some of my leftover pieces of DSP. Since it is double-sided, I just flipped the pieces over. So, I had the same color repeated, but a different pattern. I adhered them all to the Whisper White panel. This was then adhered to the card base.

Then I decided to try to use up some of my leftover Paper Pumpkin pieces. I have always sorted all of the leftovers by category. So, I went to my embellishment box and found these sparkly flowers. The leaf stickers were from the same kit, so they matched really well. I adhered the flowers with glue dots.

Next, I went through the tags box and found this oval tag. I stamped a sentiment on it and attached it with dimensionals.

Lastly, I hit the sequins box and pulled a few to add to the card.

Get creative and use up those leftover scraps of things. 

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Feathered Thanks

 This feather image is beautiful. Here I have just stamped it using one color. I am thinking of coloring the stamp with markers and giving it a bit more color variation. I may have to google some pictures of feathers. Are feathers multicolored? 

Stamps:

   Tasteful Touches

   Perfect Punches

Paper:

   Cherry Cobbler A-2

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

   Flowers for Every Season DSP 1-1/2 x 5

Ink:

   Soft Sea Foam

   Just Jade

   Cherry Cobbler

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   Scallop Oval Punch

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I needed a thank you card, so I chose a stamp that would fit nicely as a focal image. 

I also decided to use a thank you stamp that had not been used in quite a while.

I stamped and punched out my sentiment using Cherry Cobbler and a scalloped oval punch. I attached it using dimensionals.

I then stamped the feather on the bottom half of the card. First, I stamped a feather on the left side, then one on the right side, and lastly, I added one in the middle.

I added a few rhinestones to finish the card.

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In the Spotlight

 I like to dig through some of my older wooden stamps that have not seen any ink in a while and show them some love. After all, I bought them because I liked them. These scallop circles are so cute. I like to sponge the edges to accent them. I think the trend of scallops has passed, but I still think they are beautiful. What do you think?

Stamps:

   In the Spotlight

Paper:

   Mango Melody A-2

   Magnolia Lane DSP 5-1/2 x 2-1/2

   Whisper White Scraps

Ink:

   Mango Melody

   Terracotta Tile

   Pumpkin Pie

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   1-3/4" Scallop Punch

   Gold Faceted Gems

   In Good Taste Elements

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

   Glue Dots

First, I stamped my scalloped circles on scraps of Whisper White and punched them out using the 1-3/4" Scallop Punch. I sponged each one with the same ink I used to stamp.

I then adhered the designer series paper strip to the top of the Mango Melody card base.

I added the scallops with dimensionals.

Then I stamped the sentiment in the bottom center of the card. I added the wooden leaves using glue dots.

Lastly, I added a bit of glimmer to the center of each of the scallops.

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Outdoor Thank You

 I really like how the morning sun is making its debut over this field. The scene truly is serene. This paper can definitely stand alone on a card front as an all occasions card. 

Outdoor Thank You

Stamps:

   Clear Stamps? Paper Studio?

Paper:

   Whisper White A-2

   Serene Scenery DSP 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

   Delightful Dijon 2-1/4" Circle

Ink:

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   2-1/4" Circle Punch

   Adhesive

I made this card to fit a couple of challenges on SplitCoast Stampers (SCS). Of course, the sentiment can be changed or left off completely. 

Here is another card with the sentiment changed from French to English.

Outdoor Thank You Too

I know both are pretty much the same, but I just had to take another look at this beautiful paper.

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Murky Thanks

 What do you do with items that are gifted to you? As crafters, family members and friends love to gift us items they find throughout their shopping journeys, especially those great bargains they find on clearance. I love receiving these gifts. Sometimes there are hidden treasures. What do you think of this card?

Stamps:

   Clear Stamps? Paper Studio?

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Glossy Background Paper (Gifted to Me)

   Whisper White Scrap

Ink:

   Crumb Cake

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Old World Paper Embossing Folder

   Crumb Cake Thick Twine

   Leftover Paper Pumpkin Tag

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

My daughter-in-law surprised me with several sheets of printed paper. I chose this masculine looking paper as a background for my card. 

I cut six panels from the 12 x 12 sheet. I dry embossed it using the Old World Paper embossing folder to give it a bit more texture. It feels and looks great in real life.

I then took a leftover tag from my Paper Pumpkin stash and used it for my sentiment. I sponged it with a bit of Crumb Cake and attached it with dimensionals. 

I then adhered the panel to my card base and called it a day.

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Thank You Florals

 I like to keep my cards simple, without too much adornment. I prefer simplicity. It also makes it much easier to mail. Still, you can have a bit of gleam that naturally results in a smile. Here is a card with just a couple of rhinestones.

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Berry Burst A-2

   Fresh Florals DSP 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 (2)

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   Holding Your Tongue Just Right :)

Accessories:

   Expressions Natural Elements

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I cut two pieces of designer series paper and adhered them to the top and bottom of the card. 

I added the wooden sentiment in the middle using glue dots.

I added a rhinestone on either side of the sentiment. Viola! Card is done.

Then, I thought, why not? I added a couple more rhinestones on the flowers of the designer series paper. Can you see them?

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Fruity Thank You

 The paper doily reminds me of a round lacy tablecloth. My mom always kept a fruit bowl in the center of the table. This is a wonderful card to thank someone for a meal. Having the black background really highlights the yellow in the fruit. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Studio Sketches

   Sassy Salutations

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Whisper White Craft

Markers:

   Real Red

   Pineapple Punch

   Crumb Cake

   Garden Green

   Shaded Spruce

   Daffodil Delight

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   White Tea Lace Paper Doily

   White Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Adhesive

I began by stamping the fruit in the center of the paper doily and coloring the images with my markers.

Next, I used my embossing buddy to eliminate static on the bottom of my Basic Black panel. I then stamped my sentiment using Whisper White Craft. I immediately applied white embossing powder on it and heat embossed it.

I then put my card together. The paper doily is glued onto the Basic Black panel. This is then adhered to the Daffodil Delight card base.

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Whale Done

 I simply stamped a sentiment and a whale on this beautiful underwater panel. This Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper does not need any help to adorn a card front. This scene is great for any age group, gender, and occasion. The sentiment can be left off completely, creating an all occasions card. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Whale Done

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Whale of a Time DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Adhesive

I did add three sequins to give it a tinge of bling. These are discontinued, but you can add anything you like, or not.

I classified this into the CAS category because all you do is attach the card front, stamp, and add sequins. 

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