Monday, February 16, 2026

Blue Quilt Square Card

 I found this gorgeous blue card with an interesting quilt-like design on a reel by "The Pampered Stamper". It took me a while to find her dimensions, again, but it was worth the effort! Since then, several other people have also designed these "square quilt cards".  Hers uses a Memories and More card base, which makes the card a little bigger, as well as the squares.  I have since found a more "traditional" version, which I will try sometime soon! Anyway, this one uses Product of the Month (POTM) offerings - which BTW, are still available with qualifying purchase.  It uses the gorgeous True Blue Florals from December, and the Fabulous Sayings from January! For the embossed background, the new Stone and Vine in the Online Store! So, enjoy, and I WILL be trying this one, with one of our awesome DSP's soon!


Measurements:  

  • Basic White Assorted Memories and More Cards & Envelopes
  • Basic White: 4"x 6" (embossed), 1 1/8" x 4" (sentiment), scraps
  • Night of Navy: 3 1/2" square, 1 1/4" x 4" (layer), scrap
  • Balmy Blue: 2 3/4" square
  • True Blue Florals DSP (POTM): 2 pcs @ 3 1/2" square
To Make This Card:

  • Run White layer through new, Stone & Vine Embossing Folder.  Adhere to pre-cut and folded Memories & More Card Base.
  • Lightly mark the center of this square(1 3/4") .
  • Fold the 2 DSP squares in half, diagonally. Then, adhere to Navy Square with Multipurpose Glue, centering the creases and having them go "vertically".
  • Next, die cut a 2 1/4" square in Balmy Blue,  from the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Attach this to the center of the Navy Square, on top of the DSP.
  • Then, cut, and attach 1 1/2" White square to the center of the Balmy Blue square.
  • Next, fold back the tips of the DSP over the Balmy Blue square, as shown.
  • Finish the "square", with a 1" die cut square over the points to keep them in place, and a small sentiment, in Navy ink, die cut with a small banner.
  • NOW, I adhere the "Navy Square" to the front of the card, so the top tips miss the top of the card base.
  • Cut the point that extend on the sides, or tuck them behind before attaching the embossed base (plan ahead).
  • Finish the rest of the card with a sentiment of your choice, and scattered Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Friendly Foliage Faux Step Card

 I've had this bundle since before Christmas, but just haven't had the chance to use it! I love unique dies, and it's a bonus when it comes with an equally unique stamp set, as this one does!  I was looking for a unique idea, rather than just placing it on the center of a card, and found this one by Cindy Brumbaugh.  She has made it in 2 different color combinations. I have made both, but there are so many possibilities!




Measurements:  

  • Lost Lagoon (Strawberry Slush): 1/2 sheet, 3" x 8 1/2"
  • Basic White: 2 3/4" x 4", 2 3/4" x 4" (back), 2 3/4" x 4" (stamped image), scraps
  • Everyday Happiness DSP (ret) (Florals in Bloom): 1" x 5 1/4", 2 3/4" x 4"
To Make This Card:

  • Score base along 8 1/2" side @ 1 1/4" - 2 1/2" - 5 1/2". Crease well. Accordion fold.
  • Adhere 1" DSP strip to front of card.
  • Take single "sprig" and stamp in the same color, on the inside 3" of cardstock (that will be seen).  I also stamped on the back of the Strawberry Slush one, so take your pick!
  • Next, score "step" at 4 1/4" (or just fold in half). Crease well.
  • Adhere DSP to front, and White layer to the back.
  • Attach to card base as shown with Tear n Tape.
  • Now stamp image in coordinating ink onto piece of White.  Die cut both outside and inside images at the same time. 
  • Adhere to "step" with Multipurpose Glue. 
  • Also, die cut 2 "sprigs", and tuck those under "frame" adding to the image.
  • Stamp "sprig" and sentiment on the back piece.
  • If desired, stamp sentiment onto scrap of White. Die cut with Stylish Shapes Banner. And, adhere where desired.
  • Finish with White & Silver Bow and scattered Rhinestones.

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Greenery Lane Z Fold

 This idea flashed through my reels and then disappeared forever!  It's a gorgeous card, and I think I did it justice from what I could remember! It uses the Timeless Plaid DSP in Calypso Coral, and the stamped images from the Greenery Lane stamp set in the current Mini Catalog. I love the use of the Everyday Arches dies for the focal point!



Measurements:  

  • Crumb Cake: 1/2 sheet
  • Calypso Coral: 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Beige: 2" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 3/4" x 4", scrap
  • Timeless Plaid: 2 pcs @ 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (Coral & Crumb Cake Plaid)
To Make This Card:

  • Create a "Z" fold with the Crumb Cake card base by folding the card in half, and then folding the front back on itself, creating the "Z"!
  • Next, add the 2 plaid DSP pieces to the front 2 panels. Continue with  the Basic Beige strip, near the crease and on the "back".
  • Now, run the Calypso Coral piece through the new Stone & Vine 3D Embossing folder.
  • Adhere to the "inside". There should be a 1/8" edge and will overlap the Beige piece a bit.
  • Next, die cut an arch from piece of Basic Beige.
  • Stamp outline of "sprig" in Early Espresso ink - once on the scrap, and 3 times, as shown, on the arch.  Add center color in Crumb Cake ink.
  • Adhere arch to front half of card.
  • Die cut the last "sprig" and add to card.
  • Finish with Wink of Stella on the "sprig" "leaves", Early Espresso Linen Thread bow, and scattered Calypso Coral Rainbow Dots.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Lovely Arrangements Cut & Flip Card

 The colors in the Lovely Blossoms DSP are just stunning, and so gorgeous when paired with its' coordinating stamp set, Lovely Arrangements, all in the Online Store! Found this card and knew I had to give it a try!  It utilizes so much of the bundle, in such a creative way!



Measurements:  

  • Basic White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 2 3/8" x 4 1/4" (sponged layer), 2 1/2" x 4" inside layer, scraps (stamped images
  • Secret Sea (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 1/2" x 4"
  • Petal Pink: 2 1/2" x 4", scraps
  • Petal Pink 2-Tone cardstock: 2" x 2 1/2" (half of the die cut)
  • Lovely Blossoms (N) (OE): 3 3/4" x 5" (Floral print)
To Make This Card:

  • Fold White card base in half, and then remove 2 3/4" from the front, to be flipped and used later on the front of the card.
  • On the "inside", first add the Secret Sea layer, and then the DSP piece.
  • Next, take the Petal Pink layer and run it through the "lace" die.  Note: This will only cut 3" of that piece, so you will need to run it through a 2nd time, lining up one of the cuts. Then adhere to front flap.
  • Now, stamp the images in Secret Sea onto White. You'll need 1 full flower, 1 1/2 flower, and 2 sets of leaves.  Then die cut with corresponding dies.
  • I also put Wink of Stella on the 2 flowers.  Note: Some of the ink will drag with the Wink of Stella, but that's ok!  I like the effect!
  • You'll also need to die cut 1- each of the die cut leaves in Petal Pink.
  • And, lastly, you'll need to cut the "circles" die from the 2-tone cardstock, dark side up!  I cut a full piece, and then cut it in half, which will, then, make 2 cards!
  • So, let's "build" the focal point piece.
  • Take the piece you cut from the front, and add the Secret Sea layer.
  • Before you add the next, White piece, you'll want to burnish a little Petal Pink ink with a Blending Brush. Then, add it to the Secret Sea layer.
  • Next, add the "circles" to the left side.
  • Now, for the "arrangement". I first added the 2-leaf Petal Pink die cut with Multipurpose Glue.  I spread the leaves out just a little bit.
  • Then, I added 1 set of leaves to the "top" (see picture), then overlapping that, the 1/2 flower, and then the last set of leaves to the "bottom".
  • Finish the "arrangement" with the full flower, popped up, and the last Petal Pink die cut leaf tucked underneath.  And your "focal" point is done.
  • Attach to the front flap of card base.
  • If desired, stamp sentiment in Secret Sea ink and cut out with die from the Bundle. (my Senior gals decided NOT to add this!
  • Adhere the inside White piece to inside, behind "focal point".
  • Finish front with Secret Sea Moody Palette Dots.

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