by Tracy | Feb 14, 2020 | Dahlia Fold, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Once you learn to make a flower using the Dahlia Fold Technique, it’s pretty hard to stop at just one! If you visited yesterday, you know that I shared another card using this technique with our Best Dressed Designer Series Paper. If you’d like to see yesterday’s card, you can check it out here.
To create the flower on my card today, I used See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper. The base of the card is Night of Navy cardstock with a layer of Whisper White cardstock which I ran through my die-cutting machine using the Hammered Metal Embossing Folder (all the supplies I used can be found in the Supply List below).
As I mentioned yesterday, about 1-1/2 years ago, I made a video showing how to create the flower using a 1-3/4″ Circle Punch but since then, the punch has retired. For today’s card, I used a circle in the Layering Circles Dies (the inside of the circle is approximately 1-7/8″) and I used our 2-1/4″ Circle Punch as a base to glue the pieces to. In the video I use a larger circle as I show you how to make the fold so that it’s easier to see what I’m doing and I recommend doing the same thing when you’re practicing BUT don’t use cardstock, use a thinner paper such as computer paper. You’ll get frustrated trying to make the folds if your paper is too heavy. You can view the video HERE and please note that several products in the video have since retired.
The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto Whisper White cardstock using the stamp set Butterfly Gala. It was die-cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I hope you’ll give this fold a try! It may look difficult but it really is much easier than it looks!
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by Tracy | Feb 12, 2020 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
I used the Forever Blossoms Bundle to create today’s card. This bundle includes the Forever Blossoms stamp set and Cherry Blossoms Dies. These two products can be purchased separately but when you purchase the bundle, you’ll save 10%.
I started with a base of Rococo Rose cardstock and then added an embossed layer of Whisper White using the Coastal Weave embossing folder.
The flowers were stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Memento Ink and then colored with Stampin’ Blends: Rococo Rose (Light and Dark) and Old Olive (Light and Dark). They were cut out using a die-cutting machine and the Cherry Blossoms Dies. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and attached them to another piece of Whisper White cardstock that was die-cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. The sentiment was stamped in Memento Ink using the stamp set, Little Ladybug (a free host set with a $300 order during Sale-a-Bration). I added more Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of this piece and adhered it to the front of the card.
I used my Dark Rococo Rose Stampin’ Blend to color our regular rhinestones so that they would match the rest of the card!
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Measurements
- Rococo Rose cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 5″
- Whisper White cardstock (optional for inside card): 5-1/4″ x 4′
- Whisper White cardstock: approx. 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ for stitched rectangle
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for flowers
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by Tracy | Feb 6, 2020 | Birthday Card, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
I used the stamp set, Happy Birthday to You, a FREE Sale-a-Bration gift with a $50 order, to create today’s card. The coordinating Birthday Dies, just released on Tuesday, were used to cut the cake and stand. These dies, along with four others, are only available while supplies last so grab them while you can!
The cake image was stamped using a Basic Gray Stampin’ Pad onto Whisper White cardstock. Usually when I’m going to use my Stampin’ Blends, I use Memento ink but I went with gray for a softer look. The blends I used to color the image were: Flirty Flamingo (light and dark), Granny Apple Green (light and dark) and Smoky Slate (light). After cutting the cake with the Birthday Dies, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back.
The base of the card is Flirty Flamingo with a layer of Whisper White that was embossed using the Hammered Metal Embossing Folder. Before adhering this layer to the Flirty Flamingo, I wrapped our Metallic-Edged Ribbon around the cardstock and used Multipurpose Glue to attach it to the card base.
The sentiment was stamped in Smoky Slate onto Whisper White cardstock. I adhered it to a piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and attached it below the ribbon. Using my Dark Flirty Flamingo Blend, I colored my rhinestones and then placed one in the middle of the three large flowers.
If you’d like to create today’s card, you’ll find the measurements below the supply list.
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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Measurements
- Flirty Flamingo cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Flirty Flamingo cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 1″
- Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Whisper White cardstock: 2″ x 3/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for cake
- Whisper White cardstock: (optional for inside card) 5-1/4″ x 4″
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by Tracy | Feb 3, 2020 | Birthday Card, Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders
Today’s card was created using Stampin’ Up! Best Dressed Designer Series Paper combined with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and the Layered Leaves embossing folder. Several days ago I made quite a few cards using this Designer Series Paper and had a pile of strips leftover. I knew I couldn’t throw them away and my card today uses one of those scraps. I love when I can use all my leftover pieces!
I embossed the Petal Pink cardstock using my die-cutting machine and the Layered Leaves embossing folder. On the bottom half, I adhered the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper. Before attaching it to the Petal Pink card base, I wrapped Petal Pink 1/4″ Metallic Edge Ribbon around the cardstock and made a bow. Then I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the card front.
I used the Peaceful Moments stamp set for the sentiment and stamped it in Mossy Meadow ink. It was cut out with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and mounted onto a large rectangle in Petal Pink. Both pieces have Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back. I added three of our Champagne Rhinestones to complete the card. You can find all the measurements I used below the supply list!
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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Measurements
- Petal Pink cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Petal Pink cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Petal Pink cardstock: scrap for rectangle
- Best Dressed Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 2″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
Coordination Product Release Available Tomorrow!
Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to purchase several products that coordinate with items in the Mini and Sale-a-Bration catalogs!
Nature’s Thoughts Dies #153586 $29.00 Coordinates with Positive Thoughts Stamp Set from Mini Catalog
Special Day Dies #153587 $29.00 Coordinates with Special Someone Stamp Set from Mini Catalog
Ladybugs Dies #153588 $29.00 Coordinates with Little Ladybug Stamp Set from Sale-a-Bration Catalog.
Sending Flowers Dies #153589 $27.00 Coordinates with Sending You Thoughts Stamp Set from Sale-a-Bration Catalog.
Birthday Dies #153590 $27.00 Coordinates with Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set from Sale-a-Bration Catalog
Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper #153558 $11.50 Coordinates with Small Bloom Punch (Sale-A-Bration), Heart Punch Pack (Mini Catalog), Tulip Builder Punch (Mini Catalog), Builder Umbrella Punch (Mini Catalog)
Host Code and Card Kits
All orders placed at my Stampin’ Up! online store receive at least one of my card kits and a PDF tutorial. Use the host code and I’ll send you an extra one!
- All orders receive 1 card kit
- Orders $50 – $149 receive 2 card kits (and you’ll start earning Bradley Points)
- Orders $150 or more receive 3 card kits
- Use the host code and you’ll receive one more card kit!
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by Tracy | Jan 31, 2020 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
My card today features the stamp set Positive Thoughts and next week, on February 4th, you’ll be able to purchase the coordinating dies (while supplies last). Check back on Tuesday for all the details!
To create my card, I started with a base of Thick Whisper White cardstock. Granny Apple Green cardstock was used for the next layer but before adhering it to the card base, I ran it through my die-cutting machine using the Scripty 3D embossing folder. The Whisper White rectangle was cut using the Nature’s Thoughts Dies (will be released on February 4th). Before adhering the rectangle to the embossed Granny Apple Green layer, I stamped the leaf using Granny Apple Green ink and the stamp set, Positive Thoughts. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and attached it to the front of the card.
On a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock, I stamped another leaf, also using Granny Apple Green ink but this time I did a technique called stamping off. After inking up the stamp, I stamped onto my grid paper and then stamped onto the Whisper White. This gives the illusion that two different colors of ink were used!
I also stamped a flower in Highland Heather ink and then cut both the flower and leaf out using the Nature’s Thoughts Dies. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of both pieces and adhered them to the card.
The sentiment, also from the stamp set Positive Thoughts, was stamped in Memento Ink onto Whisper White cardstock. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to the back before attaching it to the card front. To complete the card, I added three rhinestones below the sentiment.
If you’d like to make today’s card, you’ll find the measurements below the Supply List.
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Please note: The Nature’s Thoughts Dies will not be available for purchase until February 4, 2020 and only while supplies last.
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Measurements
- Thick Whisper White cardstock; 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Granny Apple Green cardstock: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
- Whisper White cardstock: approximately 3″ x 4-3/8″ for rectangle
- Whisper White cardstock: 3-1/8″ x 3/4″ for sentiment
- Whisper White cardstock: scraps for leaf and flower
Host Code and Card Kits
I have a new host code! All orders placed at my Stampin’ Up! online store receive at least one of my card kits and a PDF tutorial. Use the host code and I’ll send you an extra one!
- All orders receive 1 card kit
- Orders $50 – $149 receive 2 card kits (and you’ll start earning Bradley Points)
- Orders $150 or more receive 3 card kits
- Use the host code and you’ll receive one more card kit!
When you spend $50, you get to pick a FREE Sale-a-Bration gift! Spend $100 and you can choose from a Level 2 free gift or (2) Level 1 gifts. There’s no limit to how many gifts you can earn! You can learn more, here!
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Have a great weekend!
by Tracy | Jan 21, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Free Tutorial
Tuesday Tutorials are back which means I have a free tutorial for you!
I shared this card last week and if you missed that post, you can see it here. The banners were made using Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper which is one of the FREE Sale-a-Bration products you can earn with a $50 order (before shipping/tax). For more information about Sale-a-Bration and all the free products available, click here.
You can find the link for your free tutorial below the Supply List.
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