Welcome to the Stampers Dozen monthly blog hop. We’re so glad you joined us. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop by following the links at the end of this post.
This month, all of the participating stampers are following the same sketch. Check out each blog to see how all of the creators interpret the sketch.
Here’s the sketch we’re working with.
And, here’s the card I created.
A few details about my card. I gathered a variety of current Stampin’ Up! product to put my card together:
Beautiful Balloons stamp set and coordinating dies
Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Combo Pack (Berry Burst)
Countryside Corners Dies
Basics 3D Embossing Folder (Online Exclusive)
Berry Burst and Azure Afternoon color combination
Why Use a Sketch?
It offers inspiration when you’ve possibly lost your mojo.
A sketch lets you use whatever you have in your stash.
It helps you get the creativity flowing.
A sketch provides a beginning framework for any card project.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired by the talented stampers sharing their handmade creations with you. See this post for other ideas on using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle.
if you’re looking for a versatile die set, Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Countryside Corners Dies fits that wish list. Find it on page 156 of the new Annual Catalog.
These dies work well for layering, for sentiments, as frames, and much more. Click here to see how I used the dies to create a fun and easy treat packet.
In today’s post, I share a pocket card I created with these dies. I made it for a card swap with my team.
Countryside Corners Pocket Card
Here are some measurements to help you make this card at home. (Also, be sure to watch the quick video below. I offer stamp-by-step instructions.)
Night of Navy card stock base measures 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Basic White card stock base measures 5 1/4″ x 4″. Embossed with Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.
Use the largest Countryside Corner Die to die cut a piece from your choice of Designer Series Paper.
Score this piece 1 1/2 inches from the top, fold, and adhere with a Glue Dot.
Apply a thin layer of glue to the backside of your design — only on the sides and bottom. Do not glue the top.
You’ve created a pocket.
I added a bow with the Balmy Blue Variegated Ribbon.
Now, make a tag insert.
Use the third largest die to die cut a piece of Balmy Blue card stock.
My sentiment comes from Stampn’ Up!’s Go To Greetings stamp set. Stamped in Night of Navy ink.
I added a flower created with the Petal Park Bundle (stamped in Night of Navy ink.) Add an Iridescent Pearl in the center of the largest flower.
How-To 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.
Thanks so much for visiting today. Love this bundle? Here are some other posts featuring it. Just click on the links below to visit the page.
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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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