Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Layered Fern & Flora

 I got this gorgeous card in my swap at my Stampin' Up! event in Michigan!  What an awesome way to use up those paper scraps!!  My card creating doesn't usually go this direction! But, I love the result! There is so much color and texture to this card!  And, then add a new, foiled butterfly, it's just awesome!



Measurements:  

  • Secret Sea: 1/2 sheet
  • Basic White: 1/4 sheet, 3/4" x 1 3/4" (label)
  • Old Olive: 2 1/4" x 3" (embossed)
  • Moonlit Flora DSP (OE): 3" x 4" (print with Glow, white ferns)
  • Golden Glow (N): 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" (foiled butterfly)
  • Gold Foil: 3/4" x 3 1/2"
To Make This Card:

  • Emboss Old Olive piece with Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Foil largest butterfly from the Butterfly Flight Foiling Die in Gold Foil onto Golden Glow cardstock.
  • Next, adhere the DSP to the folded Secret Sea card.
  • Then, add the Old Olive piece, as shown.
  • Now, add the Gold Foil piece.
  • And, finally pop up the foiled Butterfly with Dimensionals.
  • Stamp sentiment in Secret Sea ink onto the small label and add to card front.
  • For the inside, add the White layer.  Then, stamp sentiment in Secret Sea, and butterflies from All Aflutter Set in Golden Glow.
  • Finish the front with Secret Sea InColor Pearls.


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Monday, September 14, 2026

Radiant Sunflowers Double "Z" Fold

 I just love this new, fall-themed, bundle - Radiant Sunflowers! The colors are all fall!! I spotted this double Z fold somewhere, and knew I had to give it a try.  It is just stunning! It does require some coloring - for this stamp - but who doesn't love to color?  And, you just use the color-palette guide on the back of the DSP! I love it!  I think I'm ready for fall!! (autumn)




Measurements:  

  • Cajun Craze: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE (base), 3 1/4" x 10:
  • Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 1/2" x 3", 3" square (image), 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" (label)
  • Sunflower Fiels DSP (N): 2 1/2" x 4" (white sunflower print), 3" x 4 1/4" (Cajun Plaid)
To Make This Card:

  • For the base, create the "Z" by folding the Cajun Craze piece in half, and then fold the front back on itself with the outside cut edge meeting the fold. Crease well.
  • For the inside "Z", you'll need to score @ 2 3/4" - 5 1/2, fold into a "Z" and crease well.
  • Now, to finish the "base".
  • Add the larger, White piece to the inside, and the smaller DSP piece to the front flap.  Set aside.
  • For the inside "Z", add the large DSP piece to the front, and the smaller, White piece to the "inside".
  • Next, stamp the image in Black into onto the square of White.  Color with Blends, in the colors suggested on the DSP!  Die cut with corresponding die from the Radiant Sunflowers Dies. I also added a little Wink of Stella to the flowers.
  • Stamp sentiment in Cajun Craze ink onto piece of White.  Die cut with rounded rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies.
  • Let's put the card together before we assemble the front.
  • This sample fits a little differently than most double Z folds. 
  • First determine where the front of the inside "Z" needs to land on the front of the base.  I marked that lightly with a pencil.  Place adhesive on the fold between the marks, and then on the outside, cut edge of the inside "Z".  Adhere to card front.
  • For the other side, place adhesive behind the "Z" with the White layer.  Fold the card into place, the inside of this "Z" will get tucked BEHIND the fold of the base.  Looks weird, a little more difficult to adhere, but it is a true double "Z"!!
  • Now, to finish the front.
  • Add the "label" first, attaching it to the lower right corner, with very little "edge".
  • Add the flowers to the front with Dimensionals.
  • Finish with a small Mossy Meadow Gingham bow, and scattered new, Radiant Gems.

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Clean & Simple Painted Pumpkin Card

 So, I was looking for a card that used the Painted Pumpkin die cut pumpkins for my Senior Center gals. I knew that the die cut pumpkins with all the stems and vines would be a little difficult with their limited dexterity. So, I found a version of this card.  I think it will work! I just love the unique colors of the Suite! The only thing I wish I had done, is incorporate that gorgeous gate....well, there's always next month!


Measurements:  

  • Thick Basic White: 1/2 sheet
  • Painted Patch DSP (N): 1 3/4" x 5" (Pool Party Plaid), 3 die cut pumpkins
  • Pool Party: 2" x 5 1/4"
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere the DSP to the Pool Party layer. 
  • Then, wrap the Pool Party Ribbon around this piece and tie in a knot.  Add to left side of card. (Making sure to leave enough room for your sentiment.)
  • Then, add 3 die cut "pumpkins" of your choice at the bottom, as shown.
  • Stamp the sentiment in Secret Sea ink.
  • Finish with scattered Painted Patch Dots.

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Clean & Simple Elegant Leaves Glimmer Card

 This is such a simple, elegant card, that I will be doing with my Senior Center Gals! It uses the new Elegant Leaves dies, cut from the new Autumn Woodland Glimmer paper, and mounted on a panel embossed with the new Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder. It is just gorgeous in person!  I think they'll love it!


Measurements:  

  • Very Vanilla: 1/2 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4", 1/2" x 3 1/2" strip
  • Autumn Woodland Glimmer Paper (N): 3 pcs, 1 ea @ 2 1/2" x 3 5/8"
  • Adhesive sheet: 3 pcs @ 2 1/2" x 3 5/8"
To Make This Card:

  • Run Very Vanilla layer through the new Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Adhere to front of folded Very Vanilla card.
  • Next, adhere Adhesive Sheet to each color of Glimmer paper.  Die cut with the largest die from the Elegant Leaves Dies (N).
  • Figure out where the center "leaf" will go on your card front.  Just lay it there, and peel and place each leaf on either side, then add the center leaf over the top edges of the outside 2.
  • Stamp sentiment in Cajun Craze ink onto strip of Vanilla.  Add to card with Dimensionals.
  • Finish with double Linen bow, and scattered Old Olive Dewdrops.

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