Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Filled with Sweetness Card with a Twist

 Here's another way to use the "jam jar" from the Filled with Sweetness Dies. I looks like a "normal" card, but I added a "twist".  I had this idea, and then Karen Titus elaborated on it and Rachel Traudt shared her color challenge. (Interesting. Deviates from the "traditional" colors suggested by the DSP! I put it all together and...Voila! Give this layout a try with your own favorite colors!



Measurements:  

  • Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 2 5/8" x 3 3/8"
  • Lovely & Beautiful DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (Fresh Freesia print)
  • Lemon Lolly: 4" x 4 1/4", scraps
  • Pool Party: 2 1/8" x 2 3/4"
  • Daffodil Delight: 2 3/4" x 3"
  • Fresh Freesia: scrap
  • Silver Foil: 1" x 3 1/4"
To Make This Card:

  • Add DSP to folded White card base.
  • Stamp "jar" in Daffodil Delight ink onto piece of Lemon Lolly cardstock. Die cut with coordinating die, including "slit" in the lid. 
  • Place Foam Adhesive Strips along the outside edges of "jar". Set aside.
  • Stamp "label" with Pool Party ink onto piece of Pool Party cardstock. Add small die cut heart from Fresh Freesia. (Die is with the bundle dies.)
  • Die cut the 2 parts of the "citrus slice" of the Made With Sweetness Dies in Lemon Lolly.
  • Color the solid piece with Lemon Lolly Blend, and then adhere together.
  • Now, for the insert/message piece.
  • Die cut "spoon" from Silver Foil. The die is with the Filled with Sweetness Dies.
  • If desired, stamp "flourish" in Fresh Freesia ink onto White insert.
  • Before adhering the insert all together, check to make sure that it fits inside the jar. You might need to trim it a little bit to fit within the Adhesive Strips.
  • Check the desired angle of the spoon, then sandwich/adhere "spoon" between the 2 layers of the insert.  Check again.
  • Now, you can add the "jar" to the front of card.
  • Then, you can finish the front of the jar, by adding Pool Party "label" with Dimensionals, as well as the "lemon slice".
  • Finish with scattered Iridescent Rhinestones
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Friday, April 17, 2026

Pastel Shimmer Scalloped Wishes

 This card that uses the Pastel Shimmer Cardstock from the Online Store (along with a little Vellum) is just stunning in person! And, the Scalloped Wishes dies make it so simple to layer all the pieces for a gorgeous, quick card! 


Measurements:  

  • Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4" (embossed layer), scrap (sentiment)
  • Vellum: 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"
  • Pastel Shimmer (OE): 3 1/8" x 3 5/8", scraps (Pool Party); scraps (Lemon Lolly & Bubble Bath)
To Make This Card:

  • Run White layer through Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder from the Online Store, and then attach to folded White card base.
  • Next, die cut the larger "detailed" scallop die from Vellum. 
  • Then, die cut the scalloped layer that goes underneath it in Pool Party Shimmer.
  • Now, take scraps of the Pastel Shimmer and die cut "stems" in Pool Party, and "flowers" from Lemon Lolly and Bubble Bath.
  • Arrange largest "stem", and 3 flowers, as shown, onto the Vellum layer.  Now, you can flip this layer over, put your adhesive over the areas you can see with your focal point - to hide the adhesive, and then attach it to the Pool Party layer. Neat huh!
  • Then, add this layer to the front of your card with Dimensionals!
  • I did add a sentiment, stamped in Pool Party in, and embellished with a small "stem" and "flower".
  • The flower "centers" are Rainbow Dots.
  • I finished with a bow of sheer, White ribbon.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Monochromatic Scalloped Wishes

 I just LOVE the stamps and dies in the Scalloped Wishes Bundle! While visiting my aunt, I had more time to play with the sets I had not had time, yet, to play with, and this was one of them!  I found this awesome layered/die cut monochromatic card.  I used Pecan Pie and Very Vanilla for this version, that I found somewhere.  So classy, a nice masculine card, and fast and simple to make! Give it a try!


Measurements:  

  • Very Vanilla: 1/2 sheet, 3 3/8" x 4" (bottom layer), 3" x 3 5/8" (next layer), 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" (top layer),strip
  • Pecan Pie: 3 3/4" x 4 5/8" (bottom layer)
  • Delicate Dreams DSP (N)(OE): 4" x 5 1/4" (Pecan Pie "linen")
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere DSP to folded Very Vanilla card base.
  • Die cut largest, Pecan Pie layer from Beautifully Celebrated Dies, as well as the next layer from Very Vanilla.
  • Stamp the largest Scalloped image in Pecan Pie ink onto next layer of Very Vanilla, and die cut with corresponding die.
  • Lastly, die cut the largest detailed Scalloped Die from the Scalloped Wishes Dies.
  • Before assembling, Stamp the "cattails" and "dragonflies", as shown onto Oval Insert from the last Scalloped Die in Pecan Pie ink. Add a little Wink of Stella to the "dragonfly wings".
  • Now, to put it all together! 
  • First, layer the largest 2, Beautifully Celebrated die cuts onto the card front, a ways to the right.
  • Then, I adhered the stamped image and detailed die cut together, flush with each other. The 2 fit together so neatly!  I then added this to the card front with Dimensionals.
  • And, lastly, I added the stamped center oval with Dimensionals.
  • Finish the card with a stamped sentiment in Pecan Pie ink. I just fussy cut a rectangle around it!  And, 3 Natural Matte dots.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Filled with Sweetness Stadium Wave Card

 My stampers were fascinated with the Sweet Bug Stadium Wave card I made, so I wanted to share how to make one.  The Homemade Sweetness DSP images are just PERFECT for the "waves"! So, I created this "Becky Original" using the DSP and Filled with Sweetness Bundle!  I LOVE how it turned out...and it really isn't difficult to make, one the waves are assembled! (And, this orientation only uses 6!)



Measurements:   

  • Secret Sea: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 6" X 10" (waves), scrap (label)
  • Basic White: 1/4 sheet (jar), scraps
  • Granny Apple Green: strings, bow
  • Homemade Sweetness DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (blue check - front), 2 pcs 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" (jar topper) (small floral), fussy cut small jam jars
To Make This Card:
  • Score the Secret Sea base @ 5 3/8" from each end, creating an 1/8" "gusset" for the "bulk" of the waves. 
  • Adhere the "blue check" to the front, and the 2 pcs of small floral to the inside, trimming a bit, if necessary.
  • Next, we'll create the waves. For this version, we need 6 - 1" "waves". 
  • Score across the 10" side @ 4 - 8" - 8 3/4" - 9 1/2".
  • Cut into 6 - 1" strips that measure 1" x 10"
  • Next, crease each strip creating a "valley" fold.  the 1/2" at the bottom you will use to attach the top and bottom together. I also used tear n tape to put these together.
  • To make the entire "mechanism", first place tear n tape on the right side of each "wave" with the folds to the top.
  • Then, assemble them together over lapping them 1/2" and adhering them to the tear n tape.
  • Lastly, place tear n tape on the top and bottom "waves". These will adhere them to the inside of the card.
  • Next, we'll insert the "mechanism" to the "spine" with Multipurpose Glue.  This takes a little time to dry, put DOES work perfectly! I held it for a while, and then propped it up to finish drying. (For our class purposes, I'm going to try my low temp glue gun.)
  • Next, I removed the tear in tape of the top "wave" and closed the card.  Repeat for the bottom "wave".  And, voila the wave is done!  It's really NEAT!!
  • Next, I fussy cut 6 "jam jars" (one of each) and adhered them to the "waves".
  • For the front, I stamped a "jar" in Misty Moonlight ink, and die cut with coordinating die.
  • I also die cut a jar topper, granny apple "strings", and a label from Misty Moonlight scrap. Also cut a White label, and cut along the dotted lines! Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink.
  • Stamp "strawberry" and "blueberries" in Memento Black ink, and color with Blends.  Die cut with coordinating dies.
  • Assemble all on front of card.
  • To finish the inside, I added a White panel to the inside from the Nested Essentials Dies.
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