Take to the Sky Birthday Card

Take to the Sky Birthday Card

Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, August is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous patterned paper. Stampin’ Up!’s artistic and versatile designs offer the perfect backdrop for your next projects! Through August 31, 2024, get 15 percent off fourteen different packages of Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Today, I share one fun design that allows you to showcase both sides of your beautiful patterned paper. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to see step-by-step instructions for creating this card layout. 

The handmade birthday card at the top of the post uses a portion Stampin’ Up!’s Take to the Sky 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  

Below, see what the card looks like inside.

Stampin' Up! Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper

Take to the Sky Birthday Card

Here are a few measurement details:

  • Night of Navy Card stock base measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2, score and fold at 1 1/4
  • DSP– one piece measuring 5 1/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 1 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White — 5 1/4 x 4 
  • Die cut Basic White largest circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Night of Navy and Boho Blue ink pads and Blender Pen
  • Adventurous Sky stamp set
  • Night of Navy baker’s twine (coming soon in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catlaog)

Enjoy these other samples:

Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper

Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper

Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this card that shows you how to use both sides of your patterned paper.

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you’re inspired to use your stash of patterned paper and try this card.

Kim

Designer Series Paper Sale

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Pocket Thoughts Bundle Card Samples

Pocket Thoughts Bundle Card Samples

This month, I’m featuring a few of Stampn’ Up!’s various bundle offerings — specifically current stamp set and die bundles. Through June 30, 2024, receive an additional 10 percent discount on all current stamp set and die bundles. Need a die cut machine in which to use the dies? The sale also includes 10 percent off both the regular and mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machines.

Click on the links below to visit earlier blog posts featuring bundles with card samples and how to videos:

Loveliest Tree Bundle Card Samples

Seaside Wishes Bundle Friend Card

Adventurous Sky Birthday Card

Pocket Thoughts Bundle Card Samples

Today, I share some fun samples using the Pocket Thoughts Bundle. Find it on page 62 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Pocket Thoughts Bundle

The stamp set allows you to create a host of celebratory cards and small gifts including weddings, birthdays, graduations, and more. The dies build fun gift card holders, card sleeves, and 3D paper crafting projects.

This first card uses the largest of the dies to create a pocket or pull-out card. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post. I give step-by-step directions for making this DIY stationery project from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.

Stampin' Up! Pocket Thoughts Bundle

Here are a few measurements to help you get started.

  • Petunia Pop card stock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Full of Life Designer Series Paper die cut with largest Pocket Thoughts Dies
  • Basic White card stock circle die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Cupcake image stamped with Memento ink and colored with Petunia Pop and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends
  • Inside pull-out card includes a Pretty in Pink card stock base measuring 3 1/2 x 5, Basic White card stock measuring 3 1/4 x 4 3/4, and Full of Life DSP measuring 3/4 x 3 1/4. Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon and White Baker’s Twine.

Wedding Card Sample

This next card uses the middle-size Pocket Thoughts Dies. This time, I used the holder to create a pocket on the front and included a tag for a wedding card.

Pocket Thoughts Bundle Wedding Card

Wedding Card Sample

Here are a few measurements to help you create this at home:

  • Wild Wheat card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Gold Foil layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4
  • Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper die cut with the middle Pocket Thoughts die.
  • Sentiment from Pocket Thoughts Stamp Set heat embossed with gold and accented with flowers die cut from the Country Birdhouse Dies. Punched with 1 3/4 circle punch and Gold Foil Sheets punched with 2 inch circle punch.
  • Basic White Card stock die cut with a tag from the Greetings of the Seasons die. (Look for this product to be available July 2 with a new Online Exclusive release.)
  • Sentiment from Something Fancy Stamp Set heat embossed in gold. 
  • Gold 1/8″ Trim
  • Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

How to Video

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed these projects. Please let me know if you have questions or need help purchasing Stampin’ Up! products.

Kim

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Seaside Wishes Birthday Card

Seaside Wishes Birthday Card

Bring a little of the beach into your craft room with Stampin’ Up!’s Seaside Wishes Bundle. I love how lifelike the sand dollar appears when embossed and die cut. Find this bundle on page 73 of Stampin’ Up!’s new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The bundle includes the Seaside Wishes Stamp Set and the coordinating Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder. The hybrid folder is unique, allowing you to both emboss and die cut at the same time. 

Seaside Wishes Bundle

And, the good news is, during June, this bundle (and other current stamp and die bundles) are discounted an additional 10 percent. Need a die cut machine in which to use the dies? The sale also includes 10 percent off both the regular and mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machines.)

So, this month, I’ll be playing with some of the discounted bundles. Click here to see another card using this bundle and to watch a video showing how to use the hybrid folder. 

Seaside Wishes Birthday Card

Hare are a few details about today’s card:

  • Summer Splash card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Gorgeous Grape card stock layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Basic White card stock layer measuring 5 x 3 3/4
  • Summer Splash Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 1
  • A variety die cuts using Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry, Summer Splash and Melon Mambo
  • Birthday sentiment from Sweetly Scripted stamped in Melon Mambo ink
  • Summer Splash 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon tied in a bow
  • Glossy Dots Assortment (Gorgeous Grape)

I just love the bright and cheery colors featured in this birthday card. What do you think?

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Kim

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Loveliest Tree Card Samples

Loveliest Tree Card Samples

With so many brand-new products to choose from in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, I didn’t know where to start! Trust me, so many sets and bundles caught my eye.

For my monthly card classes this month, I chose the Loveliest Tree Bundle. Why?

  • It’s a great price point at $36 for the stamp set and coordinating dies.
  • The Loveliest Tree stamp set offers just the right sentiments: sympathy, thank you, birthday, and congratulations.
  • It lends itself well to creating masculine cards — or cards for anyone.
  • It’s perfect for using a host of techniques.

 

Stampin' Up! Loveliest Tree Bundle

Today, I’m sharing three cards we created during the class this last week.

Loveliest Tree Card Samples

Here are some measurements for the card featured at the top of the page, the congratulations card:

  • Pool Party cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Pool Party cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the So Swirly Embossing Folder
  • Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
  • Apply watercolor wash with Pool Party ink refill
  • Pool Party die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies and label from Something Fancy Dies
  • 2 3/8″ inch circle punch to punch tree from center
  • Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

Be sure to watch the video near the end of this post to see how this card comes together. It uses a combination of the spotlight technique and the eclipse technique and a watercolor wash.

Stampin' Up! Loveliest Tree Bundle

Check out the measurements for this fun fold birthday card:

  • Basic Beige cardstock measuring 8 x 4 1/4, scored at 2 1/2 and two pieces measuring 4 x 2 3/4: one for the inside and one to stamp the tree in Lost Lagoon
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 5 14 x 4 and 4 x 2 1/4
  • Two Lost Lagoon cardstock layers measuring 4 1/4 x 3
  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 2 3/4
  • Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon
  • Tinsel Gems Three Pack

And, finally, here’s the sympathy card we made.

Loveliest Tree Sympathy Card

  • Early Espresso cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Early Espresso cardstock panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4 embossed with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 3 1/4
  • Heat embossed tree and sentiment with white embossing powder
  • Linen Thread 
  • Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Loveliest Tree Card Samples How to Video

In this video (a Facebook live replay from May 28, 2024), I give step-by-step directions for creating two of three cards. 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I do hope you enjoyed the cards and appreciate the versatility of this bundle. Please let me know if you have questions or if I can help you in your paper crafting journey.

Need more inspiration? Subscribe to my free, email newsletter. I send three to four newsletters each month that include a free paper crafting video, a card-making tutorial, and updates to Stampin’ Up! news and specials. Click here to subscribe. 

Until next time, happy stamping!

Kim

Congratulations Card Supply List

Birthday Card Supply List

Sympathy Card Supply List

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Sweetly Scripted Free Card Tutorial

Sweetly Scripted Free Card Tutorial

For today’s card, I combine the brand-new Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper and the Sweetly Scripted stamp set with the split triangle card design. Find this beautiful double-sided, patterned paper in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 

I’m happy to offer a free tutorial to help you create this card at home. Enjoy!

Sweetly Scripted Free Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Sweetly Scripted (163600)
  • PAPER – Pretty in Pink Cardstock (163793), Summer Splash Cardstock (163797), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Unbounded Beauty 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163372)
  • INK – Summer Splash (163809)
  • OTHER – 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Paper Trimmer (152392)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Pretty in Pink Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
  • Summer Splash – 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4
  • DSP – 4” x 3”

Instructions:

  • Place your DSP in the Paper Trimmer at a diagonal. Line up the top right point and the bottom left point with the cutting track. Cut the paper in half on this diagonal, creating two triangles.
  • Cut the Summer Splash Cardstock in the same manner.
  • Adhere the DSP to the Summer Splash Cardstock pieces. There is a small border around the DSP. The Multipurpose Liquid Glue works best. It gives you a few seconds to be sure the pieces are where you want them.
  • Glue one triangle on the top left corner of the card base and another in the bottom right, leaving room to stamp the sentiment.
  • Stamp the sentiment with Summer Splash ink on a diagonal in the space between the triangles.
  • Add three Summer Splash gems.
  • Place Basic White Cardstock panel in the middle of the card.

View this video below to see another version of this card being made.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project.

Kim

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