Hello there ~ and welcome to my blog.  

It's my birthday today!  And I received this awesome card in the mail from my fabulous upline, Linda Bauwin.  I love the unique pleated fold panel, giving the card a lot of character.  You can see Linda's blog on this here. 

We celebrated my birthday, as usual, on Father's Day.  It was born on Father's Day and dad and I are extremely close so I never mind sharing the day with him.  

This card features the Flowering Zinnias 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (DSP).  If I had to guess, the flower patterned paper is 4" x 7" and scored every 1/2" on the 7" side.  The folds are held down with Stampin' Dimensionals to give each fold some height.  (I went to Linda's blog and those are the correct measurements). 

Card base is Old Olive card stock (CS) and the background and flower DSP pieces are matted with Granny Apple Green.  GAG is one of my favorite colors too. 

The sentiment and scalloped oval are from the Unbounded Love Bundle. 

The card is finished off with flowers using Berry Burst  card stock and the Petal Park Builder Punch, 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer paper and Iridescent Foil Gems. 

Thank you for letting me share!

Before I go, just a reminder that until June 30, 2024, stamp bundles are an EXTRA 10% off as well as our die cut machines. 

Product List

Unbounded Love Bundle (English)

[163384]

$54.75

Petal Park Builder Punch

[160576]

$24.00

Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163469]

$12.50

2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[163771]

$11.00

Iridescent Foil Gems

[162842]

$8.00

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

[100702]

$11.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$11.50

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

[144243]

$11.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$66.00

Boho Blue Limited Edition Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[161104]

$63.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

We all need birthday cards, right?  Do you over think your project sometimes, because I know I do. 

Here is a great one that you can make without much thought (not that you want to lessen the sentiment of the card), but you know what I mean.  The best part too, make it in any color you want. 

Keep reading for a few tips on how to step-up the look!

Here's my classic birthday card:

I am absolutely Obsessed with that font!!!

It is from the Go To Greetings stamp set and what I love is the basic greetings (Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Just A Note, Thank You) are in several different font styles and sizes.  What a fabulous idea.  The elegant border is cut from the Distressed Gold 12x12 specialty paper, using the Elegant Border Dies - which is an Online Exclusive Item.   

Here is my list of supplies I used BUT...  keep reading for ideas on how to Step Up This Card!

Product List

Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158763]

$24.00

Elegant Borders Dies

[161593]

$32.00

Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon

[159555]

$8.00

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

[159237]

$5.00

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

[159229]

$9.00

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

[121045]

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

HOW TO STEP UP THIS PROJECT: 

1. Emboss the Basic Black Card Stock with an Embossing Folder (suggestions below for each idea)
2. Heat Emboss Your Sentiment
3. Add Some Gems, Rhinestones, or Sequins
4. Add a Few Die Cut Springs tucked behind the Ribbon, Using the Same Distressed Gold Specialty Paper

Product List

Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder

[161473]

$8.50

Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder

[158655]

$9.50

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$31.00

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]

$8.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Textured Floral Dies

[161231]

$34.00

Dainty Delight Dies

[160674]

$36.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$66.00

Click on any of the product images to Shop With Me!  I hope you like these ideas. 

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 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

Hello!  And welcome to our June blog hop, It's All About Color.  

Color... Stampin' Up! has introduced us to some of the most beautiful colors, and even brought back some favorites.  So I thought it was fitting with our blog hop that I feature the 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper called Bright & Beautiful.  It features so many great colors.  AND.... this DSP is 15% OFF during the month of June. 

I used returning color, Berry Burst for the card base.  I then took one piece of the Bright & Beautiful DSP and cut it in 1/2" strips and adhered on top of a piece of Basic White CS that is 4 x 5-1/4". 

The Happy Birthday die is from Wanted To Say die set.  The detailed berry happy birthday and the yellow/white background are both cut from other designs of DSP from Bright & Beautiful.  I adhere those to a piece of Berry Burst CS and fussy cut around.  

The Gingham ribbon was colored with new color Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.  

I hope you like all the Colors!!!

Let's buzzz on over to Mary Ann Rossiter's page and see what she has created for us...

Did you see Linda Bauwin's creation?  Make sure to buzzzz back if you did not...

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE - 15% OFF - June 1st thru June 30th

Product List

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

[161449]

$12.50

Wanted To Say Dies

[161594]

$39.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

$10.00

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

[144243]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25