There is always that time when we need something elegant for that certain person. Well here is your solution to that dilemma.
This card could be for any occasion just by changing up the sentiments, colors etc.
Make a scene!!! That doesn't sound like something most of us would want to be a part of but in the cardmaking world it is a good thing. Using products you already have and putting them together to make a wonderful picture (aka scene) is so much fun. It could be almost like putting a puzzle together only you get to make each piece using your creativity and imagination.
I let my imagination go wild and came up with this cute layout for a fall card. Using several different products such as Scenic Pumpkin Patch stamp set, Under the Moon stamp set, Autumn Leaves stamp set & Frosted Forest Dies. Added some different colors of cardstock and we have a cute card that reflects the changing seasons.
I have also prepared a free pdf tutorial just for you, complete with all products used and measurements.
Below is the YouTube video tutorial if you need to re-watch for further instructions.
When I think elegant, I see beautiful colors in black & white with perhaps a bit of gold or silver. This was captured with this cute card using Nature's Sweetness DSP along with the dies Lovely & Sweet. I paired the paper with the stamp & die set and came up with this very elegant card. I hope you enjoy it.
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Below is the YouTube Video if you need to refer back to it at any time.
This is a classic fold that has been around for a very long time and yet it is timeless for it's versatility. When you load it up with layers it transforms into a work of art.
Many times we limit our creativity by thinking we have to use certain paper for just one kind of card. Such as the card I made today. I wanted to show that you can use Christmas paper and Christmas colors to showcase other occasion cards as well. I made this one into a birthday card and yes the paper I used was from the Christmas Collection that is now available online through the "ONLINE EXCLUSIVES."
I thought it would be fun to try this and I really love the way this turned out. Sometimes it is so much fun to think outside of the box and let go and do something very unpredictable.
Dear Santa....
Haven't we all written a letter to Santa at some point in our life? Well of course you have, or maybe you helped your own child/grandchild write a letter. Well, this set will resonate with just about anyone.
I just love the images. They are easy to color and so much fun.
Awwww......Christmas Cards Galore!! It is that time of the year even if you aren't in the mood. Christmas is the one time of the year that we send out the most cards at one time. And the post office tells us that they should go out by December 15th.
That give us 125 days from today (August 12, 2024) until we need to have all our cards finished and mailed. Not to mention we all have a life outside of the craftroom, families to attend to, chores to do, errands to run....and the list goes on and on.
It sounds exhausting so why not start early. Our new Mini Catalog with all the beautiful fall and Holiday items premiers on SEPTEMBER 3, 2024. Be sure to check out all the new products Stampin' Up has designed for us to make our beautiful one of a kind cards.
I am always in search of that one something different than the ordinary to bring to all of you. I thought this design was just that....something out of the ordinary and kind of special.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here are some pictures of the card.
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I got a request to revisit this card design but use some different products. I hope this will be helpful to many of you for a variety of ideas for making your own cards. So without further ado....
Wow!! It is the most wonderful time of the year!!! Wait, just wait a cotten-pickin' minute. Temperature's are still in the upper 90's, the humidity is off the chart, hurricaines are raging in the sea....there's nothing wonderful about this time of the year.....BUT WAIT!!!
Christmas is coming! Hot Cocoa, Family Gatherings, Decking the Halls and all the joy of the Christmas season is just around the corner. Why not stay in from the oppressive heat of summer and concentrate on making up your Christmas Cards for 2024.
The card I made today is so very simple and yet it is elegant in it's own way. The buffalo check ribbon gives it a homespun feel and yet the sentiment let's us know it's time to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
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With the new "online exclusives", we have the opportunity to do a few Christmas cards & projects before the holiday season gets underway. Think of it as a little cool way to think about the cooler weather in the middle of this oh so HOT summer.
Today, I used the Golden Greenery Collection to make a stunning Christmas card. I love the way this gatefold tucks together to make this card a bit different.
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I am always amazed by a beautiful "SHAKER CARD." So many people are intimidated by the process of making this type of card, when really they are quite easy if you follow the steps.
1. Cut your opening in the front of card or front matte.
2. Cover opening with a piece of acetate using tear and tape.
3. Layout your foam strips around the window opening.
4. Sprinkle in your shaker bits.
5. Cover with your scene paper & make sure everything is sealed.
6. Continue with your card as usual with decorating it with flowers, bows, gems, etc.
As you can see these steps are easy to do if you follow them in the correct order.
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Even though I've done a card using Citrus Blooms before, it is such a versatile set, you can revisit it over and over again.
My inspiration came from the lovely Designer Series Paper, Mediterranean Blooms. It is paired with beautiful shades of blue and of course all the citrus images.
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Every now & then we need a card that exudes elegance. Perhaps for a wedding, anniversary or any milestone in ones life.
I had a friend to text me last week asking for ideas for a wedding card and that prompted me making this one.
White on white with just a splash of smoky slate lends an elegance to this card. I also used two different embossing folders for added texture and dimension.
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In the designing of this card, I drew from a couple different post on Pinterest, added my own flare and here you have it. Simple country charm. I thought this was super cute and a card you would be proud to send to anyone. The best part about it is, you could make it for any occasion by simply changing the sentiments.
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I have also attached the YouTube Video tutorial below just in case you need to access it as a reference.
Thank you so much for watching and happy crafting always!!
Circle This!
This card happened due to having some leftover pieces from another card I had made. I was just playing with the circle pieces and came up with this design.
You can use any color combinations to make this card look different for anyone & any occasion.
Thank you so much for watching and Happy Crafting!!
Sophisticated Sled
Card #1
As I stated in the video, this is my first Christmas Card for Christmas in July and the first for the Christmas of 2024.
I find this such a cute and charming set. I love the addition of the ice skates.
Citrus Blooms is a lovely stamp set with dies and DSP. The Mediterranean Blooms is a beautiful assortment of citrus fruits (lemons & oranges) coupled with beautiful greeneries. It is complimented with Night of Navy, white, and Boho Blue.
I wanted to show you today how to use up what we most likely are to through into the trash. The outter edges of our DSP are many times thought of as trash. But I am going to show you that you can use these pieces to make beautiful cards.
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My Sweet Pea! That was a term of endearment I used to use when my babies were babies. All 3 were my Sweet Peas! So needless to say, when I saw this set, I had to have it.
What an adorable set and just look at those peas. How stinkin' cute!! There are party peas, single peas, couple peas....and with the vines you can create a garden of peas.
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Don't ever be afraid to mix up stamps & dies from different bundles. I love the combination of using Unbounded Love, which is a set of adorable sentiments and the lovely frames in Wildflower Designs Dies.
Using the hues of blue with white accents gives us a clean yet elegant card that is perfect for any occasion. How you decorate this is totally up to you. Use your creativity and take this card to new heights.
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