I’m thinking many of you feel the same way about sympathy cards; they are difficult to create. Yet, I believe they provide a lot of comfort to those who receive them.
In today’s post, I share step-by-step directions for creating this simple sympathy card. I use Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Butterfly Bundle, one of the hybrid embossing folder offerings. It debuted in the spring catalog. And, good news, it’s still available. (Please note: It’s been a popular item so it goes in and out of inventory. Keep checking the store. Or, let me know so I can keep an eye on it for you.)
This hybrid embossing folder bundle offers a lot of fun options. Click here to learn how to make a fun butterfly shaped card. Look for a video on that post, as well.
PAPER – Night of Navy Cardstock (100867), Smoky Slate Cardstock (131202), Basic White Cardstock (166780)
INK – Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110)
OTHER – Linen Thread (104199), Opal Rounds Assortment (163298), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Night of Navy Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”; 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Smoky Slate Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 2” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Linen Thread – 9”
Instructions:
Die cut the butterfly outline from the 4 ½” x 4 ½” Night of Navy Cardstock.
Dry emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Smoky Slate Cardstock with the embossing folder.
Stamp the sympathy sentiment from the Mixed Labels Stamp Set in Night of Navy ink on the Smoky Slate scrap. Die cut with the banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Add large butterfly to card front with adhesive of choice.
Tie a bow with the Linen Thread. Attach a Glue Dot to the knot and place on card front on an angle.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the sentiment and place on craft front on top of the Linen Thread.
Add three Night of Navy gems from the Opal Rounds Assortment.
Place remaining Basic White Cardstock in the middle of the card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other stamping-related, paper crafting question.
Kim
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Who loves treats? Especially when they come in a cute box! An interactive box, too! Include these in Easter baskets, use on the table for dinner, give to a server as a tip, or share with a friend during a special celebration. I gave these out as party favors for a recent fundraiser kit gathering.
In today’s post, I share the directions for creating an interactive spring treat box. It features the Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set. Find it online as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. (Please let me know if you need help finding this stamp set or help in ordering it.)
Measurements and Details
Card stock of your choice (I used Crumb Cake) measuring 6 x 4 3/4. Score at 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/4, and 5 1/4 on the 6-inch side. Score at 4 inches on the 4 3/4-inch side.
Stamp tulip image from the Mixed Florals Stamp Set across the long side of the box. I stamped the image twice using the White Craft Ink.
Added a sentiment (from a Paper Pumpkin kit) heat embossed in white and die cut with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon: 16-18 inches
Embellishments, if desired. I used the Petal Pink dots from the Low-Profile Dots.
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this cute box.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you love this project and want to try it at home. Please let me know if you have questions. I’m here to help.
As an avid reader (both paper and Audible), I was attracted to Stampin’ Up!’s For the Books Bundle. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. I’m sorry it took me so long to get it out and ink it up. This is a perfect bundle for the books lovers out there. It’s now on the list of retiring products that are available only while supplies last.
Check out the Last Chance list by clicking here. Be sure to use the filter function on the left-hand side of the screen to help you navigate all of the retiring items. Remember, some of them are discounted.
Measurements and Details
Here are some details to help you get started making this card at home:
Pool Party card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Crumb Cake card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
A strip of Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 1 1/2
Pool Party card stock measuring 3 x 3
Basic White card stock measuring 3 x 3 die cut with square from Stylish Shapes Dies
Colored image with Stampin’ Blends: Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake, and Pool Party
Linen Thread
Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if I can help you in your paper crafting journey.
Kim
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I’m a huge fan of Stampin’ Up!’s hybrid embossing folders. These unique folders allow you to both emboss and die cut at the same time. But when I discovered that the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle also created shaped cards, I was sold. Find this bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog.
Measurements and Details
Aren’t these cards super cute? Here are a few details to help you make this at home.
Stampin’ Up! designed its Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes to use with the shape-maker die. (Receive 20 precut and scored note cards and envelopes for just $10).
Fold the note card in half, place the die on top of both layers, lining up the top of the die just above the folded note card. Be sure to watch the video below to see exactly how this works.
Choose an patterned paper and cut it to 5 x 3 1/2. I used the Floral Delight 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Place the die cut on the patterned paper to get the butterfly layer.
Glue the Designer Series Paper to the white note card. I found that using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue gave me time to get the die cut straight on the card.
Die cut the label, included in the dies you receive.
With a Blending Brush, apply a light layer of Daffodil Delight ink on the label.
Stamp the sentiment with Memento Black ink.
Tie a bow in 9 inches of the 1/8″ Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon. Add to card front.
Layer the sentiment, with Stampin’ Dimensionals, over the top of the ribbon.
Add Daffodil Delight gems from the Glossy Dots Assortment.
How to Video
In this Facebook Live replay from April 8, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card.
I hope you like this cute, little card. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other stamping project.
Kim
Beautiful Butterflies Shaped Card Supply List
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This kit is striking as is, but here I added some Gold Thread and gold Low Profile Dots.
Do you ever look for card-making projects already designed and cut? Have you needed a quick and easy card to get in the mail right away? Would you like to take your card making on the road? Do you need a fun and fairly priced gift idea? Don’t have a lot of space to store craft supplies? I believe Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collection ticks all those boxes.
These all-inclusive kits come with everything you need in one 9 x 6 box to complete the project. The collection includes a host of themes–from birthday, to thank you, to home decor, gift packaging and more. Some require stamping, and some don’t. Take a peek at the collection by clicking here.
Today, I share the Thank You Kindly kit. Before tax and shipping, it costs just $14 and yields eight striking cards. Right after Christmas, I made one of these kits as is and sent out thank you notes. Quick and easy!
Here’s a picture of one each of the cards made exactly as the directions state.
One each of the cards created according to directions.
The picture featured at the top of the post shows cards I “stepped up” with Gold Twisted Thread and the gold Low Profile Dots.
I also feel the simplicity of the cards’ designs lends itself to sentiments in addition to thank you. Below, I share two cards that I converted to anniversary and sympathy using the Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set and a little bit of gold heat embossing.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer this Facebook Live replay showing you how this kit comes together as well as the alternative samples.
I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Kits Collection to raise funds for a local nonprofit that’s supporting students at a junior high. Read about my Kits for Carson’s Kids event by clicking here. In a nutshell, during April, I’ll donate a minimum of $5 per kit to the project that provides the students with basic hygiene supplies such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, and deodorant.
Thank you for stopping by today! Please let me know if you have any questions about the kits or my Kits for Carson’s Kids fundraiser.
Kim
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