When we think about creating fall-themed cards, it’s a good time to pull out the baby wipe technique. Although it can be used for other themes, this technique lends itself really well for fall.
What is the baby wipe technique? (Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step visual instructions for making this technique come to life.) But here’s the crux of it:
Layer a couple of baby wipes on a Silicone Craft Sheet
Drip a few drops of reinker of desired colors on the baby wipe. For this card, I used Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, and Cherry Cobbler. Make sure to cover the area the size of the stamp.
Use the baby wipe as your ink pad. Press the stamp onto the wipe and then stamp on your card stock.
Gorgeously Made Baby Wipe Technique
For today’s card, I used the large leaf stamp from Stampin’ Up!’s Gorgeously Made stamp set. Here are some other details that may help you create this card at home:
Thick Very Vanilla Card Stock Base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Very Vanilla Card Stock layer die cut with Deckled Rectangle Dies and run through the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder (an Online Exclusive)
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock layer cut with Deckled Rectangle Dies
Very Vanilla Card Stock layer stamped used the baby wipe technique and die cut with Deckled Rectangle
Sentiment from Something Fancy
Festive Pearls
Simply Elegant Gold Trim
How to Video
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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.
Sometimes when you’re creating, you just want to have someone tell you what to do. You’re in luck! Today, I offer a free card-making tutorial using Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Balloons Bundle. Find it beginning on page 14 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.
Beautiful Balloons Free Tutorial
Please enjoy these step-by-step instructions for creating the card featured at the top of the post.
OTHER – Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220) Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Cutting & Scoring:
Berry Burst Cardstock – 11” x 4 ¼”, scored and folded at 5 ½”, 4, 1 1/4″´x 5 ¼” (2)
DSP — 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (2)
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 2 ½”, 5 ¼” x 4” (2)
Instructions:
Adhere each of the two DSP pieces to one of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock pieces – flush with each edge. Glue the two small Berry Bursts strips next to each of the DSP pieces.
Glue this piece to the Berry Burst card base.
Begin stamping on the 5 ¼” x 2 ½” Basic White Cardstock. Start with the “Let’s get our celebration on” sentiment in Berry Burst and work your way down.
Next, stamp the large balloon with Misty Moonlight ink.
Stamp the tassel in Berry Burst ink.
And, last, stamp the “Happy Birthday Sentiment” from the Circle Sayings stamp set in Misty Moonlight.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of this piece and place on card front, positioning it between the two Berry Burst strips.
Add a Rhinestone Back Jewel to the balloon, as shown above.
Glue remaining Basic White Cardstock to the center of the card so you can write a personal message.
Click here to see a graduation card created with this bundle.
Thanks so much for visiting today!
Kim
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Today, I combine the fun new Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper with the VW fun fold. (Purchase this double-sided, patterned paper when Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog goes live May 2.)
The next photo shows a view from above. Can you see the V and the W? At first, the design seems complicated. But it comes together quite easily.
This next photo shows the inside of the card.
My team member, Sandy Graves, created a VW fun fold card for our recent team meeting. See her card below. Several people asked for directions to make this fold. So here it is!
Use these paper measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to see step-by-step instructions for creating this.
Base card stock: 10″ x 4 1/4 inches scored at 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 3/4, and 5
Base card stock: 6 x 3, scored at 3
Coordinating Designer Series Paper: 4 3/4 x 4, 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, and four pieces measuring 4 x 1
Basic White: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
The front sentiment comes from Go to Greetings and is stamped in Berry Burst ink, punched with the Double Oval Punch. I grabbed the inside sentiment from the brand-new Beautiful Balloons stamp set (available in the new, upcoming Annual Catalog.)
Bright & Beautiful VW Fun Fold Video
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Do you like to stretch the limits of a bundle? If you’re like me, you love it when you can use a stamp set and the coordinating dies for more than one reason. The Ginkgo Branch Bundle has been on my craft table for the last couple of weeks. Initially, it looks as if it’s geared only toward thinking of you and sympathy cards. And, it works great for that. Click here to see a post that showcases three of these cards using this bundle.
But I’ve also used it to create birthday cards. See another example here. And, today, I share a free birthday card tutorial featuring the Ginkgo Branch Bundle. Please enjoy the step-by-step instructions for creating this gorgeous, handmade birthday card.
Ginkgo Branch Free Tutorial
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
STAMPS – Peaceful Moments (151595)
PAPER – Tahitian Tide Cardstock (159261), Petal Pink (146985), Basic White Cardstock (159276), 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper (159246), Country Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (160388)
INK – Versamark (102283)
OTHER – Ginkgo Branch Dies (160468), Tahitian Tide 1/8” Metallic Woven Ribbon (159197), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Enamel Dot Essentials (160751), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Tahitian Tide Cardstock — 8 ½” x 5 ½” (scored at 4 ¼”) and 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
Tahitian Tide Glimmer Paper – 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Petal Pink Cardstock – 2” x 2”
DSP – 5 ¼” x 4” (Petal Pink design), 4” x 3” (a different Petal Pink design)
Ribbon – 12”
Instructions:
Die cut the open flower die from the Ginkgo Branch Bundle from the Tahitian Tide Glimmer Paper.
Attach to Petal Pink 4” x 3” DSP panel by placing Glue Dots beneath the solid flowers.
Glue this piece to the Tahitian Tide 4 ¼” 3 ¼” piece.
Wrap the ribbon around this layer and tie a bow.
Stamp the birthday sentiment in Versarmark on the 2” x 2” square and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Die cut with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
With Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach the sentiment on top of the leaves die cut and ribbon on the right-hand side, as shown above.
Attach the 5 ¼” x 4” DSP to the card front.
Place the image layer on the card front with your choice of adhesive.
Add three white Enamel Dot Essentials to the card front with the Take Your Pick Tool.
Adhere the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel to the inside of the card.
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