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Monday, August 19, 2024

FOREVER FOREST SYMPATHY CARD

This week I will be featuring the Forever Forest Stamp Set and Dies, and today's card is a simple Fun Fold.

There are different versions of the Side Step Fun Fold, but this has to be the easiest that I've found. Some require complicated cutting and scoring, but not this one. A big shout out to Connie Stewart from the Creativate Team for showing this simpler version.

I made it even quicker and easier by using the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (DSP). The only stamping was the sentiments.

Since the Forever Forest stamp set does not include sentiments, my sentiments are from the Unbounded Beauty Stamp Set from the current catalog. This set has quickly become my go-to sentiment set as it has a great variety of sentiments with coordinating ones for the front and inside of the cards. Check it out by clicking on the image in the Product List below.

This simple version of the Side-Step Fun Fold is actually made with two separate card "bases". For all the details, you can download a copy of my FREE TUTORIAL by using this link.

I know the Fresh Freesia Tree is a bit of a "unique" color for a pine tree but I liked the little pop of color it gave, so I figured "why not"? It's my card, and I can take creative liberties, right?

I made the tree using two layers of cardstock to give it a little extra support where the top extends above the side-step folds. Adhesive sheets are excellent when adhering detailed die cuts like this tree together. But, if you don't have adhesive sheets, you can always use a little sponge to apply Multi-Purpose Glue to one of the layers.

Since there is no "inside" to this card, the backside works great as a place to write your message. I used another strip of the DSP to add a bit of extra decoration, and again the sentiment is from Unbounded Beauty. The die cut tree on the card front adds a little more interest to the back as it is peeking above the fold.

The beautiful Thoughtful Journey DSP is one of the collections that is 15% off during August. This DSP is gorgeous and is wonderful to make quick and simple cards because the scenic designs do most of the work for you. I love it so much I bought a 2nd pack!

Click on this link to see the flyer that lists all the DSP collections that are on sale this month.

Click on any image in the Product List below to learn more about the other items used for today's card.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

EMBOSSED iNSPIRATIONAL SKETCH

This week I will be using the Inspirational Sketches Stamp set for my cards. I was drawn to this stamp set when it was first introduced, but it took me a while to add it to my collection.

I have used the stamp set several times in my Learning with Friends videos, so I'm going to be sharing a couple of the cards that I made to showcase various techniques.

Today's card uses the simple Embossed Designer Paper (DSP) Technique. This is so simple but was not something that even crossed my mind until I saw a very old Technique Video by Sharon Armstrong from TXStampinSharon. Isn't it strange how we never even think of some of the simplest ideas when we are making our cards?

If you missed my video, you can still watch the replay. But honestly, I'm not sure you really need a video to figure out how to emboss DSP. LOL

For this card I used the Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder.

This is a great Embossing Folder to accent a circular focal point like the one on today's card. The Dotted circles embossing folder is one of the new larger size (8-1/2" x 6") folders so you can easily move it around on your card to put the center of the circle in different places on the card. On this card I offset it to the right where I wanted my focal point to be.

I used the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey 6" x 6" DSP for this card. If you can't find a design you love in this collection, well, then I just don't know what to say.

I stamped the flower stamp from Inspirational Sketches with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then colored it with Stampin' Blends choosing colors that were in the DSP--and there were a lot to choose from!

The focal point circle was die cut with a die from Spotlight on Nature dies. Since there are no coordinating Inspirational Sketches dies, I fussy cut the flowers.

For the inside of the card I used a strip of the Thoughtful Journey DSP that was trimmed from the piece used on the front.

Add a coordinating mat and it doesn't get much easier than that to insure the inside of your card is not naked!

If you like, you can use this link to download a copy of the tutorial for today's card.

A list of the products used is shown below.

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Inspirational Sketches Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Spotlight On Nature Dies

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163303]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153108]

Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161661]

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161680]

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder

[163789]

Tinsel Gems Three Pack

[161624]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Today's Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper is just one of the beautiful choices available that are on sale for 15% off this month. It's a great time to stock up on those favorites. I know I did!

Monday, June 19, 2023

HELLO LADYBUG FOR SIMPLY MONDAY

Happy Monday Stamping Friends. This week I will be featuring the Hello Ladybug stamp set. It has a coordinating Ladybug Builder Punch which is awesome for simplifying our projects.

To keep today's card simple, I let the Designer Series Paper do the work. This paper is from the Bright and Beautiful 6" x 6" Collection and the more I use this paper the more I love it. It has so many versatile designs and the colors are so pretty. To add a bit of pizzaz I folded the upper corner down to reveal the Lemon Lime Twist Circles on the opposite side of the paper.

My card base is Pretty Peacock and in the upper corner I heat embossed the triple flower stamp from Hello Ladybug with white embossing powder. A Lemon Lime Twist gem in the center of each flower adds a bit of sparkle.

The Ladybug was made with a Pretty Peacock Body and my Color Coach told me that Pretty Peacock works well with Melon Mambo, so I gave her Melon Mambo wings. What do you think of this color combination? Did my color coach give me good advice?

The large leaf is another stamp from Hello Ladybug. Since this stamp set does not have coordinating dies, I did have to fussy cut the leaf, but it is super simple to fussy cut.

For the inside of the card, I again let the designer series paper do the work for me. A narrow strip of DSP matted on a coordinating color quickly dresses up the inside of any card. Adding DSP on the envelope flap completes the ensemble.

If you would like a free tutorial with all the cutting and scoring dimensions, you can download a copy at this link.

A complete list of the products I used is shown below, and don't forget that most of our Designer Series Paper is 15% during June. This would be the best time to pick up the Bright and Beautiful DSP collection I used on this card. Who doesn't like saving 15%? At the end of this post, I have also added a complete list of all the DSP that is on sale during June.