Do you ever fall in love with a stamp set and keep on using it and using it? That’s me! I preordered Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle in April and have been playing with it ever since. I’ve paired it with different fun folds and different Designer Series Papers. Find the bundle on page 17 of Stampin’ Up!’ 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Receive a 10 percent discount when you purchase the stamp set and 2 3/8″ circle punch together.
I love this stamp set because it contains all of the sentiments I use regularly. It pairs easily with different papers and designs.
Today, I show you how to make a birthday card with a fun fold suing Circle Sayings and Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. (Fun fold inspired by Susan Campfield.)
Circle Sayings Birthday Card
Here are a few details about the card. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to view step-by-step instructions for putting this card together.
Azure Afternoon card stock base cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 1 1/4 and 4 1/4
Two pieces of Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper measuring 1 x 5 1/4
Basic White card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 2 3/4, scraps
Lemon Lolly card stock die cut with circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Azure Afternoon and Memento ink pads
Opaque Oval embellishments
Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack
Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Take a look at the inside of the card:
Circle Sayings Birthday Card Video
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There’s so much to love about Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers. Let me count the ways:
The majority of designs are double-sided.
Available in at least 50 different colors.
Offer a variety of fresh and trending styles and designs, from serious to whimsical and more.
Showcase beautiful artistry.
Make it fun to create both handmade greeting cards and 3D projects.
Facilitate hoarding!
And, the best part: Thirteen of the designs are on sale June 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. Receive 15 percent off the following packages of Designer Series Papers. (See examples in the Annual Catalog beginning on page 129.)
Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Countryside Inn 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Fresh as a Daisy 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Hello, Irresistible 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (This one is an Online Exclusive. You won’t find it in the catalog.)
Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Les Shoppes 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Masterfully Made 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Stargazing 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Zoo Crew 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Designer Series Paper Samples
Today, I share a fun fold created with a variety of the Designer Series Papers that will be on sale. In addition, I used the Circle Sayings Bundle to create the sentiment for all five cards. It’s fun to see how the images can be mixed and matched. Here are the basic measurements for the card. (Be sure to watch the video at the end of the post to view step-by-step instructions for making this card at home.)
Card stock base measure 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Card stock measuring 8 1/2″ x 3 1/4″, scored at 4 1/4″
Designer Series Paper of choice: One piece measuring 5 1/4 x 4″ and one measuring 3″ x 4″
Sentiment of choice with die cut or punch. I used Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle for all of the examples.
I love this fun fold because it offers an opportunity to showcase the patterned paper in different ways. Which one is your favorite?
Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (above)
Inside view of this design.
Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (above)
Fresh as a Daisy 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (above)
Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (above)
Designer Series Paper with a Fun Fold Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Be sure to take advantage of the Designer Series Paper sale June 1, 2023-June 30, 2023.
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How are you liking Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Balloons Bundle? I find it fun and easy to work with. Look for it beginning on page 14 of the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Today, I share another free tutorial for creating a card with the elements from this suite of products.
PAPER – Berry Burst Cardstock (144243) Thick Basic White Cardstock (1592296), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (161449)
INK – Bubble Bath (161664), Berry Burst (147143)
OTHER – Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Berry Burst Cardstock – 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”, 4 ¼” x ¾”
Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½” x 4 ¼”, scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White Cardstock – 3” x 2”
DSP – 4 ½” x 3”
White Bakers’ Twine – 6”
Instructions:
With the Thick Basic White Cardstock base folded in half, stamp the long ribbon stamp four times, staggering, with the Bubble Bath ink.
Attach the DSP to the Berry Burst 3 ¼” x 4 ¾” Cardstock. Glue all to card front, centering this piece.
Die cut the 4 ¼” x ¾” Berry Burst Cardstock with the fringe die. Attach to card front, as shown above.
Stamp the large balloon image with Bubble Bath ink on the 3” x 2” Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the “You Did It” sentiment directly on top of the balloon with Berry Burst ink.
Die cut the balloon.
Using Stamin’ Dimensionals, attach the balloon to the card front on top of the fringe.
Tie a bow with the White Baker’s Twine and attach it to the balloon with a Glue Dot.
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Everyone celebrates birthdays! It’s a good thing, right? So everyone needs a birthday card to recognize their special day. Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Balloons Bundle works perfectly for creating a variety of festive, handmade cards. Find this suite of products beginning on page 14 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog.
Keep reading to see a handful of other cards and a how-to video with step-by-step instructions for creating the card featured at the top of this post.
Here are a few details about the above card:
Lemon Lime Twist card base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Blueberry Bushel layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Basic White card stock measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper (dot pattern) measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
Tag die from Tailor Made Tags Dies
Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (1 1/4 x 3) die cut with fringe die
Balloons stamped in Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst, and Lemon Lime Twist
Lemon Lime Twist ribbon from Ribbon Duo Combo Pack
More Beautiful Balloons Birthday Card Samples
The card above uses a fun fold — the envelope fun fold. See this post for directions and video showing how to create this fold.
The brand-new color, Bubble Bath, takes center stage on the card above with a little piece of the Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
One last card above using one of the folders from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. It’s part of a three-pack available through Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.
Beautiful Balloons Card Samples Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired to make and send some birthday cards.
Kim
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Sometimes when you’re creating, you just want to have someone tell you what to do. You’re in luck! Today, I offer a free card-making tutorial using Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Balloons Bundle. Find it beginning on page 14 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.
Beautiful Balloons Free Tutorial
Please enjoy these step-by-step instructions for creating the card featured at the top of the post.
OTHER – Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220) Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Cutting & Scoring:
Berry Burst Cardstock – 11” x 4 ¼”, scored and folded at 5 ½”, 4, 1 1/4″´x 5 ¼” (2)
DSP — 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (2)
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 2 ½”, 5 ¼” x 4” (2)
Instructions:
Adhere each of the two DSP pieces to one of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock pieces – flush with each edge. Glue the two small Berry Bursts strips next to each of the DSP pieces.
Glue this piece to the Berry Burst card base.
Begin stamping on the 5 ¼” x 2 ½” Basic White Cardstock. Start with the “Let’s get our celebration on” sentiment in Berry Burst and work your way down.
Next, stamp the large balloon with Misty Moonlight ink.
Stamp the tassel in Berry Burst ink.
And, last, stamp the “Happy Birthday Sentiment” from the Circle Sayings stamp set in Misty Moonlight.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of this piece and place on card front, positioning it between the two Berry Burst strips.
Add a Rhinestone Back Jewel to the balloon, as shown above.
Glue remaining Basic White Cardstock to the center of the card so you can write a personal message.
Click here to see a graduation card created with this bundle.
Thanks so much for visiting today!
Kim
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