Welcome to Team Stamp It’s March Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature handmade greeting cards and projects focusing on Easter. Visit each blog on the hop to gain inspiration for your Easter and spring crafting. Be sure to comment on each for your chance to win an Adventure Awaits Kit.
This simple Diagonal Joy Fold packs a big punch. Especially when you add Stampin’ Up!’s Easter Joy 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper. It features playful bunnies, Easter eggs, blooming flowers, and festive baskets, all with a hint of metallic foil shine.
Measurements and Details
Shy Shamrock cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Place your card base in the Stampin’ Trimmer. At the top, on the score line, align the top left corner in the trimmer track, rotate the piece so the bottom right point aligns in the trimmer track. You want to cut a diagonal. Be sure to watch the video to see this in action.
Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4. Align the top left point of the DPS in the trimmer track, rotate the DSP so the bottom right point aligns in the trimmer track at the same time. Cut a diagonal piece. You can now create two cards from these two pieces.
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4 (striped pattern)
Shy Shamrock cardstock measuring 8 x 3, scored at 4 and folded in half
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper (egg and flower pattern) measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
Basic White cardstock measuring 3 34/ x 2 3/4, for the inside on which to write a message.
Shy Shamrock cardstock die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
The below video offers step-by-step directions for creating a Diagonal Joy Fold fun fold. Note: I used different products for the card featured on the video, but the process is the same. Enjoy!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today and “hopping” along. Remember, visit each of the stampers’ blogs listed below and leave a comment. You could win the Adventure Awaits Kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Joan Ballnger
Please let me know if you have questions about this fun fold or any other stamping project. I’m happy to help!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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I hope you’ve seen Stampin’ Up!’s newest Product of the Month: the Notes of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set. The cute little animals are just perfect for sweet cards. I think the bunny image makes a great addition to an Easter card.
For today’s card, I used the same layout as yesterday’s post. See that post by clicking here. But I changed the colors and the sentiment to create an Easter card.
Measurements and Details
Fresh Freesia cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Fresh Freesia cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
Bunny image stamped in Gorgeous Grape. I stamped the outline of the rabbit in full strength ink. Then, for the body, I inked the stamp with Gorgeous Grape, “stamped off” on a piece of scrap paper, and then stamped the body within the outline.
Colored the grass with Old Olive Light Stampin’ Blend
Linen Thread
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Clean & Simple
I designed this card in line with Stampin’ Up!’s March creative challenge (#CreativeChallengeSU): to create a clean and simple card. From their Facebook post, I learned that clean and simple isn’t necessarily plain and boring. It actually comes with three principles attached. A clean and simple card includes:
A lot of negative space
Cluster element
Texture
I hope you like this sweet little card! More to come with the Notes of Spring stamp set. Remember, it’s Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month. When your online order total reaches $75 or more (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), add this stamp set to your card for just $5. Limit one set per customer. Available while supplies last. Click here to start shopping.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Welcome to the March Team Stamp It Blog Hop. Thanks so much for joining us! This month, we feature cards and projects with an Easter theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain a host of paper crafting inspiration. Leave a comment on each. You could win a Hooray for Honeycomb Kit.
For this hop, I share a simple but striking card using Stampin’ Up!’s Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set combined with a sentiment from the February 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit. Don’t you just love the pastels with the white heat embossing?
Measurements and Details
Here are a few specifics to help you get started if you want to make this card at home.
Pool Party Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Beige Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder
Die cut circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies in Pool Party, Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, and Soft Sea Foam
Heat emboss with white on these circles
Sentiment from February 2024 Paper Pumpkin embossed with white
2024-2026 In Color gems (Petunia Pop)
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you find a lot of spring and Easter crafting ideas from all of the stampers. Visit each and leave a comment. One winner receives a Hooray for Honeycomb Kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: MIchelle Mallett
Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim
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Easter’s on its way in less than a week! This cute Easter card features Stampin’ Up!’s Easter Bunny stamp set and coordinating Easter Bunny Punch. (Hint: If you’re too late for Easter, this cute card can also be used to welcome a new baby or celebrate a child’s birthday.) Another hint: The stamp set and punch are retiring from the catalog. Beginning April 9, 2024, the Easter Bunny stamp set is on clearance for $9.50 and the Easter Bunny Punch is $17.60.
Easter Bunny Easter Card
Here are some details to help you create this card at home. Be sure to watch the video below. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions.
Crumb Cake card base measuring 8 1/2 x 4 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Balmy Blue card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 dry embossed with a folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (Online Exclusive)
Basic White card stock panel measuring 4 x 3
Sponged a hint of Balmy Blue ink with Blending Brushes to create sky
Stamp bunny with Memento on Crumb Cake card stock and punch with coordinating punch
Stamped greeting in Parakeet Party (Note: This color is also retiring. If you love it, be sure to grab the card stock and coordinating products before they’re gone!)
2022-2024 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Pack (Parakeet Party) die cut with fringe die from the Beautiful Balloons Dies. (I love how this looks like grass!)
1/8-inch Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon
Here’s a sample of the same layout as a baby card. I changed the background to Petal Pink as well as the ribbon and Designer Series Paper. The sentiment comes from the Happy Labels stamp set.
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Hello! Welcome to Team Stamp It’s March Blog Hop. Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature all things Easter. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain inspiration for your Easter handmade greeting cards and paper crafting projects. Leave a comment. You have a chance to win the Wreath of Blooms Kit.
Circle Sayings Easter Card
In today’s post, I share a card using Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Since the catalog launched in May of last year, I’ve been using Circle Sayings a lot. In fact, I made it a goal to create a card for every holiday. So, here’s my Easter version. In addition, I use stamps from the Easter Bunny stamp set, also found in the Annual Catalog.
Note: If you love this set and don’t have these sets, grab them soon. Both are being retired to make room for new Stampin’ Up! product. The coordinating 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch is a carryover item.
Here’s the inside of the card:
The Details–Outside of Card
Fresh Freesia card base measuring 8 1/2 x 4 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Balmy Blue panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper strips measuring 1 1/2 x 3 3/4
Celebrate sentiment from Circle Sayings stamp set stamped with Azure Afternoon
Eggs from Easter Bunny stamp set stamped in Memento and colored with Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends
Punched with 2 3/8 punch
Layered on Azure Afternoon circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies
Balmy Blue Variegated Ribbon
Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots
The Details–Inside of Card
Basic White card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Bunny from Easter Bunny stamped in Balmy Blue
Happy Easter sentiment from the Easter Bunny stamp set stamped in Fresh Freesia
A strip of Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper
I hope you love this project. Remember, visit all of the blogs on the hop and leave a comment. You could win a Wreath of Blooms Kit.
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