Hello there... 

So we have another teenager on our hands!  My nephew turned 13 and I can hardly believe it.  He is a very energetic and curious boy and Auntie enjoys our time together.  He is still wanting to hang out with me, with an occasional snuggle, I take what I can get.  The snuggles are lessening so I adore those that I do get. 

Just like pictures, I take them when I can get them.  Ha! Ha!  Kids are so funny... 

For his birthday, he wanted to spend the weekend with me.  So when we got to celebrate with family and friends, I made this card inspire by a card I saw made by SU Demo Amanda Mertz.  Inside he found thirteen one dollar bills (yes, only $13 as I spent a small fortune the weekend he was with me...lol).  

I used Thick Basic White card stock for the card base and Basic Black for the mat.  I die cut the #HB2U out of this black mat to save paper.  I also die cut each one three times to layer up and it made them kind of pop.  I highly recommend using our Adhesive Sheets and the letters and numbers are thin.  The adhesive sheets made it a breeze to adhere. 

I cut random angles from the Glorious Gingham 6x6 Designer Series Paper.  Not much stamping on this one, except my happy birthday sentiment inside, but I like how it turned out.   Hope you do to. 

Product List

Alphabet à La Mode Dies

[160750]

$42.00

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163170]

$10.50

Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159237]

$5.00

Very Best Occasions Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159871]

$25.00

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

[121045]

$10.00

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

[159229]

$9.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Hello there ~

I have another daisy card for you, but this one is only using the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper along with Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies, which I seem to be using a lot!  The dies are one of my most favorite sets.  

Daisy, the happy flower.  My mom just loved Shasta Daisies and the below design is what I'm call the Shasta daisy.  Mom looked forward to them blooming every year.  When they had their front flower bed re-landscaped, going to pick out fresh, new Shasta plants was at the top of her list. 

I used Lemon Lolly card stock for the card base on this one.  Happy flowers deserve happy colors!

The beautiful daisy paper does all the work here.  No sense messing with perfection and beauty. 

Stampin' Up has some of the best Designer Series Paper on the market.  They have just released 5 New Online Exclusive papers.   Mark sure to check them out.... especially the Tartan Foil! 

Product List

Sending Smiles Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[158701]

$22.00

Sending Dies (English)

[159271]

$33.00

Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161289]

$12.50

Adhesive Backed Solid Gems

[161300]

$8.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.25

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Welcome to our August Team Blog Hop.  This month we are featuring Simple Stamping, so I took that to heart and went back to the basics of Stamps, Ink and Paper!

I have to projects to show you, but you can do with literally any stamp set.  I did find that lighter ink colors work best for the background as even the two light colors I chose, gave some great color. 

EVERLASTING BEAUTY Stamp Set

The blue is Balmy Blue, ink and card stock.  I used Stampin' Up! acrylic Block D to mount my image on so I used Block D to create the background.  I just inked the whole block with my ink pad and stamped it onto my white paper.  

I do have to say... definitely use our Foam Mat when stamping the inked block onto your paper. 

COFFEE WITH FRIENDS stamp set

For this one, I turned the direction of my card and added a mat layer of card stock, which is Petal Pink.  Petal Pink is also what I inked Block E with to create the background.  I like how this one filled up a lot of the white card stock.  The card base is the New In Color Moody Mauve.  It is such a great color.  

See.... I told you, can not get more basic and Simple than that.  Now, you can always bling up your card, add some ribbon, or do some fussy cutting of images, but a handmade card is always appreciated, no matter what it looks like.   

I hope you like my projects but....

Please Bee sure to Buzzzzz on over to Karen Burke's page to see what she has created!

And don't forget you can Buzzzz on back to see Linda Bauwin's creation again.

Product List

Everlasting Beauty Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161255]

$26.00

Coffee With Friends Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161389]

$25.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$10.00

Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161723]

$10.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$10.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad

[161649]

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block D

[118485]

$9.50

Clear Block E

[118484]

$13.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal Refill

[152814]

$6.00

Hello There!

I have a quick and easy card for you today using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set, a bunch of new colors and the 6"x6" Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper.  So fun and you could duplicate this one all day long!  Let's take a look. 

So the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and the Bright & Beautiful DSP are available in a great bundle called Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection.  You can see everything below in my supply list (individually, the bundle and as a suite collection).   Don't forget.... you save 10% with a bundle or suite collection. 

AND:  All July 2023 is BONUS DAYS!!!  Receive a $5 coupon to use in August for every $50 product purchase made in July.  There is no limit on the number of $5 credits you can receive. 

Card Details:

• Card base is Bubble Bath card stock
• Layer of Berry Burst card stock 4 x 5-1/4
• Basic White CS is 3-3/4 x 5 stamp with with balloons
• Stars is DSP from the Bright & Beautiful DSP pack.  1-1/2 x 3-3/4
• Ink Colors:  Lemon Lolly, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist & Azure Afternoon
• Ribbon is actually Sweet Sorbet 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon

Don't forget about BONUS DAYS.  Watch this Stampin' Up! video and SHOP WITH ME today.

Product List

Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161450]

$24.00

Beautiful Balloons Dies

[161456]

$34.00

Beautiful Balloons Bundle (English)

[161457]

$52.00

Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161449]

$12.50

Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection (English)

[161460]

$73.50

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$10.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

[161664]

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad

[161666]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159200]

$9.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

How fun is this! 

Easy patchwork card designs with our new Patchwork Pieces Dies.  And the starburst (as I'm calling it) is so fitting with the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. 

I cut two pieces of DSP to 3-3/4 x 5-1/4.  I did a dark pattern and a light pattern, alternating the pieces, making the patchwork design.  This will give you pieces to start two cards. 

Let's take a look.... 

• Card Bases are Night of Navy 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
• Bottom mats are Basic White CS 3-3/4 x 5-1/4
  • PAPER SAVING TIP: 
    • card 1:  stamp & die cut daisy & leaves from this white piece
    • card 2:  punch your scallop oval & oval from this white piece
• Next layer is Balmy Blue CS 3-1/2 x 4-15/16 
  
  • this is the layer the patchwork pieces are adhered to
  • I chose this size to leave about a 1/16" space as a border and between the pieces.

HINT:  when adhering the patchwork pieces.... use Liquid Glue and START with the corners pieces!  It makes it so much easier to line up.  

Product List

Patchwork Pieces Dies

[161592]

$35.00

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161467]

$12.50

Cheerful Daisies Bundle (English)

[161297]

$53.00

Double Oval Punch

[154242]

$22.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

[161635]

$12.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$10.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$10.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50