Excitement builds in anticipation of the the release of Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. As a demonstrator, I preordered from a selection of products, including the 2022-2024 In Colors: Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide. Look for In Color products in:
The card featured above uses the 2022-2024 In Colors and the new Uniquely Artistic stamp set available May 3, 2022, when the catalog goes live. I created the pattern using Stampin’ Up!’s Stamparatus, a unique stamp positioning tool. Be sure to watch the video below showing how this card comes together.
I love how all of these colors work together to create an upbeat color palette.
In addition, see a sampling of other In Color cards below.
Tahitian Tide
Orchid Oasis
Parakeet Party
Sweet Sorbet
Starry Sky
How to Stamparatus Video
See this additional post on another technique using the Stamparatus.
Thanks so much for visiting Kim Plays with Paper! As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona, I enjoy sharing my loving pf paper crafting with others. I hope my cards inspire you to get into your craft room and create something with your rubber stamps, ink, and paper. Please let me know if you have questions about products or techniques. I’d love to be a part of your creative journey.
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s April Blog Hop! This month, we feature handmade greeting cards and small gift ideas with a Mother’s Day theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain a host of inspiration. Leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontent. You could win a Stamparatus, Stampin’ Up!’s awesome stamp positioning tool (Value: $49)
Today, I share a nontraditional Mother’s Day card. Since moving to Mesa, Arizona, almost three years ago, I am fascinated by cactus. You can imagine I love Stampin’ Up!’s Cactus Cuties Stamp Set and the coordinating Cactus Builders Bunch. Find these products on page 66 of Stampin’ Up!’s January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. Buy them as a bundle and save 10 percent.
Cactus Cuties Mother’s Day Card
I used the slimline card design.
The base measures 8 1/2 inches x 7 inches. Score at 3 1/2 inches.
Paper choices include Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Artfully Composed 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Sentiment comes from the Happy & Heartfelt Stamp Set
Color Pearl Basic Jewels with Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends
See these other posts for additional slimline card samples and how-to videos:
I love that these slimline cards fit in a business-size envelope and require just one stamp. Or buy Stampin’ Up!’s special Slimline Envelopes. Receive 15 envelopes for $10 in white, Smoky Slate, and Evening Evergreen.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. See the list of hoppers at the end of the post. Remember, use the hashtag #stampitcontest for your chance to win a Stamparatus. Congrats to last month’s winner: Lisa Parsons.
The Artfully Layered Bundle (Purchase the Artfully Layered stamp set and Tropical Layers Dies together and save 10 percent).
Artfully Composed 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Vellum 12 x 12 Layering Designs
White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon
Faux Sea Glass Shapes
Artfully Layered Slimline Card
My featured card uses the Granny Apple Green and Melon Mambo color combination. I heat embossed the smaller “open” leaf with White Embossing Power and die cut each of them. I also included a layer of the Vellum 12 x 12 Layering Designs.
This card measures a little bit different than our regular cards. For this one, cut the base card stock at 8 1/4″ x 7″ and score at 3 1/2″. When you create this slimline card, be sure to order Stampin’ Up’s Slimline Envelopes. You get 15 envelopes for $10.00 (Soft Succulent, White, and Smoky Slate.)
View this post to see other slimline cards I recently created.
Artfully Layered Slimline Card Video
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Have you tried Stampin’ Up!’ stamp positioning tool — the Stamparatus? Its unique hinge design facilitates ease of successful stamping as well as some great time savers and techniques.
Today’s card features Stampin’ Up!’s Oceanfront stamp set. Watch the video below to see how I create this quick and easy card using the Stamparatus.
Find the Oceanfront stamp set on page 39 of the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. See the Stamparatus on page 144 of the Annual Catalog.
Oceanfront Stamparatus Card Technique
I CASEd (Copy and Share Everything) from my friend and team member Ginger Borneman. She designed this card for our recent shoebox swap. Ginger wanted to showcase the Stamparatus and demonstrate how easy it is to use. We created this card in no time!
In addition, the Oceanfront stamp set pairs well with other current Stampin’ Up! stamp sets. The card below uses elements from the Paradise Palms Bundle.
This next card uses a piece from the Friends are Like Seashells Bundle.
Oceanfront Stamparatus Card Technique Video
See the Stamparatus in action in these other blog posts:
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you learn something new to help you in your papercrafting journey. Please contact me if you have questions. I’m happy to help! If you live in the Mesa, Arizona, know that I offer in-person classes and events.
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Spring is here, and summer is following quickly! (Especially here in Arizona where the temps are expected to hit the mid-90s. this week) Get prepared for spring graduations and spring and summer weddings.
Be sure to have some gift card holders on hand when you get those invites in the mail!
Paper crafting lends itself to a variety of gift card designs. I’ve shared several different varieties in past blog posts. Check them out here and here.
Today, I offer yet a another design. I grabbed this idea from two of my team members who made cards for our recent team gathering. The card below features a sentiment from the Slim Sayings stamp set and the Hey Sports Fan 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, both found in Stampin’ Up!’s January-June 2022 Mini Catalog.
Graduation Gift Card Holder Cutting Directions
Start by cutting a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock in half the long way. You have a piece that measures 11 x 4 1/4.
Score this piece at 1 1/4 inches and 5 1/2 inches.
Fold the card in half and then fold the small piece “inside” the card to form a place to hold the gift card.
Decorate accordingly.
Watch the video at the end of this post to see how this one comes together.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about creating this easy gift card holders.
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