This Simple Saturday card took only a few minutes to make.
I layered the green patterned paper from the Cottage Wall designer series paper onto Rich Razzleberry cardstock using the ticket corner punch in the left two corners. I then added two Old Olive brads in those corners. Since I didn’t want the prongs to show inside the card, I cut them off and adhered the brads with mini glue dots.
Next, I scallop edge punched the Old Olive and Orchid Opulence layers and adhered them over the Cottage Wall dsp. After creating the tag with the Matchbox die and the Big Shot machine, I stamped the frame and greeting from the Great Friends stamp set in Rich Razzleberry ink. To finish the card, I added Rich Razzleberry ribbon to the tag and adhered it to the card with dimensionals.
Using this same template, it’s easy to create lots of simple cards.
Stampin’ Up! is my full time career. And that means that stamping is part of my job almost every day. Maybe I need cards for a class or I have an order for wedding invitations. I actually schedule time to stamp and create onto my calendar and my to do list.
And then there are days I stamp just for fun. Today’s cards didn’t “need” to be made. These cards were made simply because I enjoy stamping as a hobby as well as a job. How lucky am I?! Very. I really enjoyed making these cards. If you enjoy seeing them here, leave me a comment.
Both of these cards were made using sets from the Summer Mini catalogue that will be effective on May 1, 2010. Click Here to request your copy of the Summer Mini catalogue. All copies should be received next week.
Today’s post is just a little tease of some of the great stamp sets and products that will be available. These two stamps are my current favourites but a girl can change her mind. And I do. Often. Did you notice the new shimmery mist on the brown and turquoise card?
For this first card, I used the Watercolor Trio stamp set and inks in Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip. To get the watercolor look, I inked up the stamps with a classic ink pad and then misted the stamp before applying it to watercolor paper. To finish, I sprayed the paper with Log Cabin Smooch Spritz Spray. Although Smooch Spritz Spray is a tongue twister you may not want to say too often, you will love the shimmery effect of the spray. And it is available in four colours. And you will want all of them!
This second card is simpler than the first but also more elegant. I used only Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and added Bravo Burgundy as an accent colour. In addition to the Bravo Burgundy cardstock, I added grosgrain ribbon in the same colour.
Isn’t this purse card adorable? Whether you make them as birthday cards, party favours, bachelorette party gifts or as a gift card holder, everyone will go crazy for this little purse!
I went girly for this purse card and choose Pretty in Pink satin ribbon and Pretty in Pink papers from the Sweet Pea designer series paper stack – 48 double sided sheets for $32.95 – page 33 of the Occasions Mini catalogue.
Cut the cardstock to 5” x 11”. Score at 3-1/2”, 4-1/2”, 5”, 8-1/2” and 9”.
The large white grommet will be inserted through a 1/2″ circle on the front flap. Since the 1/2″ circle punch won’t go through three layers at once, I punched the circle into the middle of the black cardstock first. Next, I lined up the piece of 1-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ Whisper White cardstock and punched again. Finally, I lined up a piece of designer series paper 1-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and punched a final time. Insert the grommet and bend back the prongs.
The pieces of paper on the bottom of the purse measure 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ for the Whisper white cardstock and 4-1/2″ x 3″ for the Sweet Pea paper. Carefully close the purse aligning the top and bottom flaps. Make a mark through the grommet showing where to insert the ribbon. Punch holes for the ribbon and tie it in a knot. To close the purse, you will pull the ribbon through the grommet.
With sticky strip at the ends, add a handle of cardstock measuring ½” x 6”. The Pretty in Pink cardstock inside the purse card is 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ and the Whisper White is 4-1/2″ x 3″. Stamp to finish.
Have fun making these little purses and remember there are only 10 days left to shop from the Occasions Mini catalogue!
It’s Technique Tuesday! And today I am making paper flowers with the Extra Large Fancy Flower punch. Because the flowers need to be misted down a bit, your work space may get wet. But doesn’t it feel great to be a kid again!
To make a paper flower, you will need 4 to 8 punched flowers for layering. For my card, I used 8 layers but I have been playing with other numbers of layers and they all look good. Try different punched sizes and shapes to make different flowers. Various circle punches, the scallop circle and the boho blossoms punch are others I have tried.
For this card, I layered Whisper White cardstock onto Kraft and then added a top layer of Vellum cardstock embossed with the Finial Press embossing folder for the Big Shot. The greeting from the Messages for Mom stamp set was stamped in Rose Red ink and layered onto Rose Red and then Regal Rose cardstocks.
After creating one Red Rose flower and one Regal Rose flower, I added Certainly Celery leaves made from cutting up a 5-Petal flower punch. I adhered the flowers with stampin dimensionals.
This is one card you will want to hand deliver or mail in a large padded envelope. Either way, the recipient will love it!
Scroll down to see a full list of instructions and let me know if you have any questions.
You asked for it! The most requested tutorial I have had recently is for a Swing Card. And here it is, Please leave a comment below with other tutorials you would like to see.
The Swing Card video below will provide you with step by step instructions for making this fancy fold card. And once you have made a couple, you won’t be able to stop!
This card is a sneak peek of the new Summer Mini catalogue stamp set, Watercolor Trio. I am having a hard time choosing my favourite Summer Mini stamp set but this set is definitely in the running.
This card uses Night of Navy and Kraft and embellishments including punches, clear buttons, ribbons and a new designer series paper, Travel Journal.
Below is a picture of the reverse side of the Swing card.
Can you see the textured cardstock made using the new embossing folder, Square Lattice?
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