Misty Moonlight Scalloped Wishes

 Well I decided it was time to get off the pink kick (at least for my Senior Center class) and create something in a different color! Everything I was going to try was a shade of pink. So I found this lovely Misty Moonlight piece of DSP and went from there! I just love it!  This bundle makes such quick, gorgeous cards.  I think they will LOVE it!

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 3 1/8" x 3 3/4", scrap
• Misty Moonlight: 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"
• Bubble Bath: scraps
• Lost Lagoon: scraps
• Painted Illusions (POTM) (ret): 4" x 5 1/4" (Misty Moonlight print)

To Make This Card:

• Adhere the DSP to folded White card base.
• Stamp outside "dotty" image in Misty Moonlight ink onto White piece. Die cut with corresponding die from the Scalloped Wishes Dies.
• Die cut next, Oval Die from Misty Moonlight cardstock. Adhere these 2 together with Multipurpose Glue.
• Next, die cut all 3 small "sprigs" from Lost Lagoon, and a set of "flowers" from Bubble Bath and one from White (you'll only use the smallest flower). Add a little Wink of Stella to the flowers, if desired.
• Arrange "sprigs" and "flowers" onto "ovals". I popped up the flowers with Mini Dimensionals.
• Stamp sentiment in center with Misty Moonlight ink.
• Add "ovals" to front of card with Dimensionals.
• Finish with Bubble Bath Rainbow Dot on White Flower, and White Moody Palette Dots on the 2 Pink flowers.

Product List

Scalloped Wishes Bundle (English)

[167453]

$43.00

Painted Illusions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167977]

$5.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$14.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$14.00

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

[162758]

$9.00

Moody Palette Glossy Dots

[167180]

$8.00

Cute as a Bug Fun Fold

 Well, it's Senior Center time, again, so time to create cards for them! I try to use up some of my retired inventory with them, but this one is all current! This one was designed by Tara at Tarabeth Stamps! So clever, you know I love the arches as much as I love ovals! And, with this one, I finally get to use the mushrooms in the Sweet Bugs Dies!!  Glad she had a tutorial on how to assemble them, as I doubt I'd ever figure it out! I love this one so much, I think I'll do it in my monthly class here, too!

Measurements:  

• Mossy Meadow: 5 1/2" x 6 3/4", 3" x 4 1/4" (arch)
• Crushed Curry: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 1/4" x 5 1/4" (lower front)
• Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"
• Cajun Craze: scraps
• Basic Beige: scraps
• Cute as a Bug (OE): 2 1/8" x 5" (mushroom print), 2 5/8" x 3 1/2" (fern print)

To Make This Card:

• Score Mossy Meadow base @ 4 1/4". Crease into a mountain fold.
• Die cut 4th largest Arch from the Everyday Arches in Mossy Meadow, and 5th largest arch from the "fern print".
• Score the Mossy Meadow cardstock piece @ 1/2". Crease well. 
• Trim 3/8" from the DSP piece. (you may still need to fit this a bit first)
• Next, adhere White layer to inside Crushed Curry piece.
• Place Tear & Tape on inside of "mountain fold" of Mossy Meadow arch on the 1/2" flap.  Hook this over the top edge of the inside cardstock pieces and press, firmly, into place. Make sure flap will easily flip up!
• Now, adhere this entire piece to the inside of card!
• Next, add the Crushed Curry and DSP pieces to front flip up piece.
• For the 3 "mushrooms" die cut the 3 stems in Basic Beige, and the tops from Cajun Craze. These are in the Sweet Bugs Dies. (Note: the smallest "mushroom" is actually a little cluster of 3 - the tops are in one die!)
• Now, adhere the "fern" DSP piece to the Mossy Meadow arch, fitting it first.
• Next, adhere the Cajun Craze "mushroom tops" to the matching base, using Multipurpose Glue. The smallest one actually has 3 tops. I couldn't actually determine which one went where, so just go for it!
• Then, adhere the 3 "mushrooms" to the "flap" with Multipurpose Glue. (I should have centered mine more, but did mine like she did!
• Stamp sentiment in Cajun Craze ink in opening, as shown.
• Finish with scattered Brass Butterflies and a little Ladybug on the base front. (Note: there are also some cute "bugs" you could die cut and add - a snail, small butterfly, and small dragonfly! Too cute!)

Product List

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$46.75

Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166994]

$12.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$14.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$14.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$14.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

$8.00

Double Step Filled with Sweetness

 This cute Double Step card was designed by Cindy Brumbaugh. It's such a clean & simple card that really is so easy to create, and of course, uses my favorite paper! It DOES fold flat for sending! (You can push the steps either way!

Measurements:  

• Misty Moonlight: 4 1/4" x 8 1/2", 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Homemade Sweetness DSP (N)(OE): 2 3/4" x 4", 1 1/8" x 3 3/4" (back) (small jars print); 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" (blue check); 2 die cut jars
• Basic White: 4" x 4 1/4" (back), 1 1/4" x 1 5/8" (front sentiment)

To Make This Card:

• Score Misty Moonlight base @ 1/2" - 1 1/2" - 3" - 4". Crease well making "mountain" folds. This is so cool.  It will fold up and around making the lower step! Give it try so you know how it goes!
• Place Tear & Tape along the 1/2"area. (You'll be able to see which side as you practiced rolling it into place!).
• Lay base flat, creasing at the 3rd score line, and tucking the 1/2" piece under.  Adhere Tear & Tape. Make sure you have a low step, and then adhere well!
• Next, attach the larger, small jar print to the flat back.
• Now for the "taller" step. Score @ 1/2" - 1 1/2". Crease well making "mountain" folds.
• Place Tear & Tape on the 1/2" area and on the bottom of this piece, but on the other side.
• Remove the backing of the Tear & Tape on the bottom of this piece.  Adhere to card base by lining up the bottom of this piece to the bottom (3rd score line) of the card base, and the outside of the card. See above.
• Then, lay the card flat , as if you were putting it in the envelope, remove the backing on the 1/2" area, and attach the top of this step to the back of the card.  It's done! Isn't it cute!
• To, finish the bases, adhere blue check to the "taller" step. Then, attach 2 "fussy cut" larger jars of your choice.
• The sentiment, first make sure you have the White piece going the right direction. Then, I stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Jars in Misty Moonlight and Strawberry Slush ink. Adhere to the "shorter" step.
• For the back (where you can write your message), adhere the White piece, along with a strip of DSP. If desired, add a "fussy cut" die cut embellishment.
• Finish the card with a bow of Misty Moonlight check ribbon, and scattered Flat Pearls.

Product List 

Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[169171]

$20.00

Homemade Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167467]

$12.50

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$9.00

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

[165286]

$9.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

[165192]

$8.50

Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Checkered Trim

[167480]

$8.00

Lily of the Vally Double Z Fold

 We are using the brand new bundle - Lily of the Valley - in Club next month. It is really gorgeous!  I'm getting a head start on our projects, as I'm heading to Fargo next week, and won't be able to take any stamping stuff with me! I took my inspiration for this one from Cheri's Cards.  Its a Double "Z" Fold that uses the new Valleys in Bloom DSP, the cool Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, and awesome Lily of the Valley Bundle! It is really gorgeous IRL! All products are from the new May-August Catalog!

Measurements:  

• Garden Green: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
• Granny Apple Green: 3 1/4" x 9 1/2"
• Lemon Lime Twist: 1 1/2" x 3 1/4"
  
• Basic White: 2 pcs @ 3" square, scraps
• Valleys in Bloom DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (small Lily print), 3" square (lg Lily print), 2 pcs @ 2 1/2" x 4" (1 - sprigs, 1 - corner of border)

To Make This Card:

• Score Garden Green base at 2 3/4" - 5 1/2". Crease, well into "Z" fold.
  
• Adhere largest DSP piece to the "back", and the other 2 pieces to the "Z". Set aside.
• Next, score the Granny Apple Green piece at 3 3/16" from each end. Accordion fold, and crease well.
• Take the 2 White squares and Emboss with new Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder.  I selected areas that had the Lily of the Valley.  Note: if you want a sentiment on the inside White piece, stamp sentiment in Memento Black ink, before you emboss! (I forgot to do this!)
• Now, adhere the "plain" White embossed piece to the front section, larger "lily" print to the next section, and the stamped, embossed piece to the last one.
• Add adhesive to the wrong side of the Granny Apple Green square and center on the inside back and adhere.
• Close card and adhere the front of the Granny Apple Green piece to the front.  I used Tear n Tape for this.
• Next, die cut one decorative piece from Lemon Lime Twist. Carefully cut in half and tuck under the outside and inside corners of the Granny Apple Green piece.
• Now, die cut  one "Lily of the Valley Sprig" from the coordinating die in White.
• Stamp small Lily of the Valley image in Memento Black ink, and cut out with corresponding die.
• Color the leaves of the small image with Granny Apple Green Blends. the small flowers are tinted with a Q-Tip and Blackberry Bliss ink.
• The die cut Lily of the Valley Sprig is also colored with a Granny Apple Blend on the stem. The small flowers are colored with a Sponge Dauber and Blackberry Bliss ink.
• Add Wink of Stella to all flowers, if desired.
• Attach the die cut "sprig" to the front with Multipurpose Glue, and the small, stamped "sprig" to the front with Dimensionals.
• If desired, add sentiment to the front.  I used the sentiment from Scalloped Wishes punched out with the Triple Banner Punch.
• Finish with scattered, new Shimmering Dots! And, a double White Twine bow.

Floral Spray Double Vision Card

 I was enamored with the Double Vision Cards I have been seeing! Neat effect, but not as easy to do as it looks! They remind me of the Eclipse Cards we did back in the day! This version uses our gorgeous, new Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder in White for an elegant look! It is really striking IRL!

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4", 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" (flower), scrap

To Make This Card:

• Select the area of this large, Floral Spray Embossing Folder to emboss.  Be thinking of the placement of the large flower.
• Next, take this embossed piece and cut it into 8 - 1/2" strips. Make sure as you cut you keep them in order!
• Begin with the farthest LEFT piece and adhere it directly to the folded White card base.
• Then, LAY the next into place, for spacing, and adhere the next, third, piece.
• Remove the "placeholder", keeping the order.
• Continue with "placeholder" and adhered piece until 4 pieces are on your card base.
• Now, for the OTHER 4 pieces.  These will be popped up!  It was suggested to use the outside edges of your Dimensionals for this! Or, you could also use Foam Adhesive Strips (which are also a little taller!)
• Before you line these up and pop them into place, it was suggested to put Multipurpose Glue on top of the adhesive of the Dimensionals to help you slide them into place without them grabbing so fast!  Isn't that neat!
• I started from the LEFT, again, lined up the pattern, and adhered them into place!
• Sit back and admire the effect!
• But, we aren't done, yet.  Take the small piece of White cardstock and emboss just the flower.  You will, then, need to "fussy cut" it out. I also curved the petals just a little with a bone folder.
• Add to card base with Dimensionals.  Note: You will need to "double up" your Dimensionals in the "trenches" of the strips!
• Stamp the sentiment in Secret Sea ink and "fussy cut" around it.  Add to one of the "popped up" strips.
• Finish the front of the card with the new Dewdrops Embellishments.