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We BEE Stamping TEAM Blog Hop - Designer Series Paper

11/01/2021

Welcome to this month's blog hop featuring Designer Series Paper (DSP). If you are not familiar with the Stampin' Up! term DSP, it is our 12x12" patterned paper. All our paper coordinates with our colors and most times, with a stamp, punch or die cut set. One of my favorite DSP stacks is a specialty DSP because of the foil on the images called Peaceful Place. This paper is full of silver foil and is all black, white and gray. Let's take a look at my card.

I have done this style card in the past and it a favorite to show off both sides of the designer series paper. The DSP is what flips open which you will see in the second photo below.

It is hard to capture the foil on the trees so here is another angle. The trees are die cut from a sheet of the Peaceful Place specialty DSP that is a dark gray (basic gray) and has silver and white splotches all over it. When I die cut the tress, I think it makes it look like they have snow on them.

Card Details:

Card base is a piece of Basic White 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
Layer a piece of Basic Black that is 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 on top of Basic White
DSP is 4 x 10-1/2 then scored at 5-1/4
- Tip: I cut a 4 x 12 piece of DSP, folded it in half then cut that folded piece to 4 x 5-1/4"
- Tip: watch the direction of the inside (opposite side) pattern
- fold on score and adhere on top of Basic Black
- stamp greeting
- adhere a couple of sequins
For the inside, cut a piece Basic White to 3-3/4 x 5
- Stamp your sentiment in Memento Black a little towards the top
- Cut strip of DSP 1 x 3-3/4 and adhere to bottom on white
- Die cut 3 trees from Cabin Dies and add

I think the last step adds so much to the inside. I love adding an element like that, where you die cut Designer Series Paper for extra detail to the cut images. My full list of supplies are below for easy reference and shopping.

Well, I hope you like my card project and you will join us for our next Blog Hop on December 1, 2021.

Be sure to Buzzzzz on over to see what Dana Davis has to show. Or Buzzzzz back again to see Linda Bauwin's project:

Product List

Peaceful Place 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[156394]

$15.00

Cabin Dies

[156404]

$37.00

Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)

[156300]

$22.00

Subtle Shimmer Sequins

[156407]

$6.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Peaceful Place Suite Collection (English)

[156277]

$99.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

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We BEE Stamping TEAM Blog Hop - Favorite Mini Bundle

09/01/2021

Welcome to We BEE Stamping Team Blog Hop for September. We are featuring our favorite Bundle from the 2021 Fall/Holiday Mini Catalog.

Mine is favorite is the Whimsical Tree Bundle which also happens to come in a product suite called Whimsy & Wonder Suite Collection. I don't know why but there is something that draws me to non-traditional colors for Christmas time and this definitely is that! Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Misty Moonlight, Mint Macaron and Mossy Meadow are the featured colors of the fabulous designer series paper (Whimsy & Wonder Specialty DSP).

So let's take a look at my project which features a little twist! It is an Easel Card.

Card Details:

You will need: Pool Party Card Stock: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2

Blushing Bride CS: 3-3/8 x 4-1/8

Basic White CS: 3-1/4 x 4, 3-3/8 x 4-1/8, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2

Silver Foil: 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 piece is sufficient (or scraps)

DSP: 2 pieces at 7/8 x 4-1/8

FRONT OF CARD

Pool Party card base, score at 4-1/4 on long side
Cut Pool Party card base on one of the 5-1/2" sides at 1" from both top and bottom to the center score line.
- this will create three flaps on your card front.
- glue down the two 1" flaps
On the two 1" flaps adhere DSP strips (see the holly leaves strips...)
The center flap (Pool Party card base) score at 2-1/8"
Adhere Blushing Bride CS to the BOTTOM of the above flap
Basic White 3-1/4 x 4:
- stamp words in Pool Party ink
- stamp tall tree in Mint Macaron and "dots" with Mossy Meadow
- stamp shorter trees in Mint Macaron at different heights
- die cut 2 tree dies and a bunch of stars from Silver Foil
- adhere three stars to trees
- adhere on top of Blushing Bride CS

INSIDE OF CARD

Basic White 3-3/8 x 4-1/8:
- stamp words in Pool Party
- stamp short, wide tree in Mint Macaron on 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 white CS and die cut
- die cut decorative trim die for above tree in Silver foil and adhere to tree
- adhere tree to Basic White with Stampin' Dimensionals (tree must be popped up)
- glue extra stars around
- adhere 3" strip of Blushing Bride 3/8 Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon
- adhere all above to inside card

Fold on the center score line that you made on the flap and rest it on the popped tree so the card will stand up.

I hope you enjoyed my project today. You can shop with me HERE and don't forget, it's Sale-a-Bration time! Earn free product while you shop.

Now, if you want to see Linda Bauwin's project again, click the Back button below. Or see what is Next with Dana Davis, click on the Next button.

Product List

Whimsical Trees Bundle (English)

[156810]

$51.25

Whimsy & Wonder Suite Collection (English)

[156276]

$80.25

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$5.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

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One Sheet Wonder - Delicate Dahlias Sale-a-Bration Set

08/08/2021

Our 2nd Sale-a-Bration (SAB) is under way and there are so many great things, especially with the July-August Mini (holiday) catalog releasing as well.

Here is a One Sheet Wonder I made with the SAB stamp set called "Delicate Dahlias". It is a 2-Step stamp set meaning, the is an outline and filler stamp. Of course, I had to make them in my favorite color purple or in this case, Gorgeous Grape and Fresh Fressia.

So I randomly stamped a full sheet of 8-1/2 x 11 Basic White Card Stock. Below in my supply list you can see the colors I used or you can watch my video. (Well, I will tell you I used several colors... Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, and Soft Succulent).

Let's take a look at how the sheet looked before I cut is up.

Cutting your stamped background:

cut at 4-1/4" on the 8-1/2" side ending with two long strips that are 4-1/2 x 11"
turn and cut those two long strips at 5-1/2" (that will be the 11" side)
you will now have 4 pieces of quarter sheet card stock (or 4 pieces at 4-1/4 x 5-1/2")

trim 2 pieces above to 4 x 5-1/4" (see below cards 5 & 6)
cut 1 of the quarter sheets in half on the 5-1/2" side (end up with 2 pieces at 2-3/4 x 4-1/4). See cards 3 & 4
cut last quarter sheet in half at 2-1/8 on the short side (end up with 2 pieces 2-1/8 x 5-1/4). See cards 1 & 2
Using Contour Dies, die cut six labels in Gorgeous Grape an six small ones in Basic Basic
All card bases are Gorgeous Grape so you will need 3 sheets of card stock cut in half at 5-1/5 on the 11" side

Cards 1 & 2:

Background of Fresh Freesia card stock cut 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 and embossed with the New Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. I added some Brushed Metallic Dots to both cards and some Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon and White 3/8 Glittered Organdy Ribbon. Labels are popped with Dimensionals.

Cards 3 & 4:

I put a mat of Fresh Freesia behind stamped dahlias that is 3 x 4-1/2 for each card. You will need two pieces of the Gold 6x6 Metallic Specialty Paper cut to 4 x 5-1/4". Add Gorgeous Grape sheer ribbon around Fresh Freesia, tie a knot then add to card with Dimensionals. Add labels with adhesive on top and Dimensionals on the bottom. Because it hands off the dahlia piece, you want the label to be flush.

Cards 5 & 6:

These are easy peasy! Adhere your 4 x 5-1/4 stamped pieces to card base. Add some ribbon if you would like (I used a piece of the new Gold Shimmer Ribbon left over from another project). Add labels with adhesive or Dimensionals. Two quick and easy cards.

Product List

Delicate Dahlias Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[156601]

$0.00

Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set

[155082]

$21.00

Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder

[156392]

$10.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Gold & Rose Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Metallic Specialty Paper

[156844]

$5.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[155712]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$7.50

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$7.50

3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon

[154572]

$7.00

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[156408]

$8.50

Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon

[156470]

$8.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

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Savi Sunday 60 - Embossing with Masks

06/07/2021

SAVI Sunday (Stamping & Various Inspirations) 60: Embossing With Masks

Today I have a great way for you to use our Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. Normally, crafters think of masks just for sponging color through onto cardstock to have the pattern show through, but this is a fun way to expand your card making.

Let's take a look at today's project:

First off.... I LOVE black-n-white cards, don't you? I keep saying I am going to create a black-n-white series. Leave me a comment if you would like to see that!

Card Details:

Basic White card base cut 4-1/4 x 11 scored and folded at 5-1/2"
Basic Black layer cut 3-3/4 x 5" and adhere to card base
Basic White top layer is cut 3-5/8 x 4-7/8"
Lay Decorative Mask over about half of the white top layer piece and press VersaMark ink over patter
Remove mask, cover with Black Embossing power and heat emboss
Cut 6-1/2" piece of ribbon and adhere
Die cut Love background and detailed Love word (use Adhesive sheets! Makes life a lot easier on detailed dies)
Adhere Love to card with Mini Black Dimensionals
Stamp the word YOU with Memento ink
Add Black Matte dots

Watch my VIDEO HERE to see how I masked off where I wanted my embossed area to be.

I hope you liked this project today. You can shop at stampwithlisabrown.stampinup.net or by clicking on any of the supply items below.

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Product List

Forever And Always Bundle

[156200]

$45.75

Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

[150697]

$8.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

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

[159229]

$8.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$10.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

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We BEE Stamping TEAM Blog Hop - Everything Masculine

06/01/2021

Welcome to our May TEAM Blog Hop! I am excited about this month's theme - Everything Masculine - because we can all use a masculine card, especially with Father's Day just around the corner.

I have a special project for you. A Double Opening Card! Let's take a look...

Card Front:

Coastal Cabana card base is standard 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" scored and folded at 4-1/2"
Layer of Soft Suede is 4 x 5-1/4"
Very Vanilla CS: cut 5 x 7-1/2. Score at 3-3/4"
Die cut circle that is 2-1/8" from Layering Circle Dies
Stamp large shell in Crumb Cake
- stamp off first
- emboss with Seashells 3D Embossing Folder
- die cut with Seaside Seashells Die & snip out
- cover with Wink-a-Stella clear
- add to card front with Dimensionals
Stamp seaweed in Old Olive, die cut & glue down
Stamp small shell in Pale Papaya, die cut & glue down
Stamp starfish in Crumb Cake, Sponge, die cut & glue down
Add Opal Rounds for embellishment

Very Vanilla Inside (first opening):

mask your scored line with Post-It notes
Stamp man in chair in Memento Ink on right flap
Stamp man in chair on a Post-It note then fussy cut him out. Cut around his legs so you can get coloring under chair
Using Blending Brushes, sponge Pale Papaya at top then work down with So Saffron, Balmy Blue then Crumb Cake
Stamp "sand" speckles at bottom in Crumb Cake
Color man with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers (Light Night of Navy for hat, dark Daffodil Delight for shirt, Light Misty Moonlight for shorts, dark Mint Macaron for chair, and Light Petal Pink for skin)

You can now adhere your Very Vanilla folded card to the piece of Soft Suede and then add that to the Coastal Cabana card base.

To finish it off.... here is the inside:

I hope your enjoyed my project. If you would like at of the items I used, be sure to SHOP WITH ME.

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Thank you for taking the time to stop by. If you would like to Buzzz on back to Linda Bauwin's Blog or Buzzz on forward to see what Karen Burke has created, click the below sunflowers

Product List

Sand & Sea Suite Collection

[155980]

$92.00

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

[149270]

$24.00

A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set

[149320]

$39.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

[155670]

$7.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

$7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154891]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153108]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

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How to Color a Galvanized Bucket

05/23/2021

SAVI Sunday 59 Video: How to Color a Galvanized Bucket

Coloring a bucket or flower pot to make it look like a galvanized pot is a lot easier than you think. The key is using the color lifter. In my video link above I show you exactly how to achieve this look.

Here is a close-up of the pot I colored:

And here is the full look at my card:

Card Details:

Thick Basic White card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" scored and folded at 4-1/4"
Regular Basic White card stock 4-/4 x 5-1/2" die cut and adhere to card base
Another piece of Basic White CS 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 to stamp bucket, flowers and words
Color bucket & flowers, die cut all three elements with Potted Succulents Dies
- I used ink colors listed below with Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes
Using same label die, cut a piece of Coastal Cabana CS to offset under words
Attached words with Mini Dimensionals
Adhere pot with adhesive and the succulent cluster with Dimensionals
Adhere Artistry Blooms sequins

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