Creative Card Closet

Hello Ladybug

04/26/2022

According to iPublishing, the Ladybug overall has good meanings. "Seeing a ladybug may be a sign of good luck and genuine love, as well as a harbinger of transformation. This mystical creature is a messenger as well as carrier of the best news, and it bestows blessing upon people who come into contract with its presence."

Awesome article that you can SEE HERE and find out what it means if a ladybug lands on you, if you see one in your house and more... be sure to check it out.

In the meantime, I have an adorable card project for you. This will be my make-n-take while displaying at Adventures in Stamping (Akron, Ohio) this weekend (April 30th and May 1st, 2022).

This is a great way to extend your 6x6 paper packs. Care features the All Together 6"x6" Designer Series Paper. I do love an all black and white patterned paper...

Card Details:

Thick Basic White card base, 5-1/2 x 8"
All Together DSP 3 x 4-1/4
Basic White CS 2-1/2 x 3-3/4
Basic Black CS 1-1/2 x 2
Real Red CS 1 x 2

Ink Colors: Memento Black, Granny Apple Green and Calypso Coral

Once you stamp the leaf and flowers, punch the body with black card stock, and the wings with Real Red. Stamp the wing dots with Black Memento and adhere to body. I added to card with a Stampin' Dimensional. For some bling, add some Polished Dots to the center of the flowers.

I love this quick and easy card and use of Designer Series Paper!

Product List

Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157693]

$18.00

Ladybug Builder Punch

[157698]

$18.00

All Together 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160039]

$11.50

Polished Dots

[158134]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

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

[159229]

$8.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

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Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

04/22/2022

Hi there... Are you looking forward to spring just as much as I am? We have had some glimpses recently and some potential warm weather in the next few days. Can't wait! These projects will hopefully help you feel the spring bug.

I have 3 card projects for you that are super easy and feature the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks. You can see my first posting using this mask HERE. Be sure to check it out.

1.) Layered Butterfly with decorative corners. The bottom of the butterfly is a light layer of Bermuda Bay and the butterfly detail is heavy, multiple layers of Bermuda Bay. I applied my ink using Blending Brushes.

2.) Roses and vines are Melon Mambo and Old Olive inks, again, applied with Blending Brushes. Basic White card stock cut 2-1/2 x 4 each.

3.) This butterfly truly shows off why these masks have the word "Layering" in their name. You can layer the patterns to get different affects. Gorgeous Grape ink applied with Blending Brushes with a light base coat and multiple layers for the dark detail.

Just a Reminder: You have until April 30, 2020 for Last Chance Products! Items retiring from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog with some being discounted.

Product List

Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

[158142]

$10.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

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

[146987]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Genial Gems

[155500]

$8.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

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

[156408]

$8.50

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Making a Quick Decorative Background

04/07/2022

Want to make a quick decorative background? Have you seen the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks (#158142) in the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog.

These masks are awesome but be sure to sign up for my blog notifications so you can see why they are called "layering" masks. You won't want to miss that. (Update: new post LINK)

For this project, I dressed up the background by using my Blending Brushes and rubbing Crumb Cake Ink over the mask. Notice the subtle light and dark areas. You can control how much ink you spread with the brushes.

The best part about this easy card is that you can use any stamp and die bundle. I have put a couple of suggestions below.

Don't forget our LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS for items that are retiring at the end of April 2022!

Product List

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[153124]

$3.75

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[100531]

$3.75

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[121029]

$3.75

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Genial Gems

[155500]

$8.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Blessings Of Home Bundle (English)

[157939]

$51.25

Honeybee Home Bundle (English)

[157952]

$45.00

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We BEE Stamping Team Blog Hop Farewell To 2020-2022 In Colors

04/01/2022

Saying goodbye to the 2020-2022 In-Colors... I cannot believe it has been two years already and we are saying goodbye to these five great colors; Misty Moonlight, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Magenta Madness and Just Jade. But as sad as we might be to see them go, only means five great new colors will be introduced.

Using the Ranunculus Romance Bundle, I gave each color a showing in this card project.

Card Details:

Misty Moonlight Card Stock: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Magenta Madness Card Stock: 3 x 3
Just Jade Card Stock: 2 x 4-1/2
Basic White Card Stock: (2) 4 x 5-1/4

Other supplies: Scalloped Contour Dies, Crinkle Seam Binding Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

Form Misty Moonlight card base by folding the 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 piece of CS in half.
With Cinnamon Cider Ink, stamping ink off twice, stamp the antique script words randomly on one of the 4 x 5-1/2 Basic White and adhere to card base
With the 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Misty Moonlight, die cut the second largest Contour die and 4 decorative dies from Ranunculus dies, adhering those to the four corners of Contour die cut.
Add a piece of Crinkle ribbon to above and adhere to card front
Die cut Ranunculus flower outline with the 3 x 3 Magenta Madness CS
With the 4 x 5-1/4 Basic White CS:
- die cut detailed ranunculus flower
- die cut 2nd smallest Scalloped Contour die
- stamp flower* and die cut
- stamp "hello" in Bumblebee ink and die cut

*stamp flower: I used Magenta Madness and Just Jade and a Stampin' Sponge to add color to the stamp

Adhere white detail die cut flower to Magenta Madness and glue to card front.
Die cut two leaves from the Ranunculus dies and adhere to back corners of the Scalloped Contour die and add to card front with Dimensionals
I added the Ranunculus stamped flowers with Dimensionals to the above
The "Hello" is adhered with Dimensionals
I tied a double bow with White Crinkle Seam Binding Ribbon

Make sure to Buzzzzz on over to see what Karen Burke has made or Buzzzzz on Back to visit Linda Bauwin:

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