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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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Sweet Bugs Clean & Simple Card

 I spotted this idea by Sharon at "As the Ink Dries", and thought it would be perfect for class, including my Senior stampers. These images are stamped and then colored.  I actually like the colored Lily of the Valley! Anyway, my senior gals loved it!



Measurements:  

  • Poppy Parade: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
  • Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/2" x 4" (arch), 3/4" x 3 7/8", scraps (images)
  • Made with Love DSP (N): 3 1/4" x 3 7/8" (Poppy "dashes"), 2" x 3 7/8", 5/8" x 4" strip (sm hearts on Strawberry Slush)
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere one large, White layer to front of Poppy Parade card base.
  • Next, add "dash" Poppy Parade DSP to the top, and the small heart DSP to the bottom.  The edges will overlap.
  • Then cover the "seam" with the 3/4" strip of Basic White.
  • Now, stamp the images in Memento Black ink and die cut with corresponding dies.  You'll need one "Reading Ladybug", one "Lily of the Valley", and 3 flowers/grass.
  • Color in the images with Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green.
  • Die cut an arch in White.
  • To create the focal point.. I placed one "flower" near the bottom left corner of arch. Use the smaller Dimensionals. Next, I added the "Ladybug", and then I added another "flower to the right (not too low), and the last "flower in between - all on Dimentionals. Lastly, you'll add the "Lily of the Valley" - tucked behind right flower. 
  • If enough room, stamp the words from Sweet Jar, otherwise, find another sentiment that will fit!
  • Next, place the completed "arch" onto the card front with Dimensionals.
  • Finish with White twine bow, and silver Festive dots.
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Monday, February 9, 2026

Greenery Lane Curvy Concertina Card

Whenever possible, I try to accommodate my hostess with their project/stamp requests when they are hostess. My hostess for this month requested the Greenery Lane Bundle - with the Washi Tape.  Eventually, she found this idea by Sue Campfield, that she wanted to try!  I told her I'd give it a shot. (no written directions, only a video - but I like the challenge!)  So, here is what I came up with.  Look's like Sue's...so I'm good with it.  Not difficult to create, and I love the results.  This is her original design! And, as always, she has several samples.  Go check them out!




Measurements:  

  • White Willow: 5 1/2" x 10 1/4" (base)
  • Basic White: 2 pcs @ 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" (outside front); 2 pcs @ 7/8" x 4 3/4" (front); 2 pcs @ 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" (back); 2 pcs @ 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (back layer), scraps
  • Vellum: 3" x 4"
  • Garden Green: 2 pcs @ 2" x 5 3/8" (back layer)
  • Greenery Lane Washi Tape: 4 die cuts (adhered to White)
To Make This Card:

  • Score the base @ 2 1/8" - 3 5/8" - 5 1/8" - 6 5/8" - 8 1/8". Accordion fold (like a Concertina) - valley - mtn - valley - mtn - valley. Crease well.
  • Take the Vellum piece and score each 4" end at 1/2" - Note: be careful not to score too hard. Lightly curve with Bone Folder, crease the 1/2" back.
  • Now, we'll adhere this curvy piece to the card. Place Tear n Tape on the 1/2 strips neat the fold.
  • Take the card base and lay it flat. Remove the backing on the Tear n Tape of the curvy piece, center on the center panels of the card base and adhere. (Run your Bone Folder inside the piece to adhere the 1/2" pieces with the Tear n Tape!
  • Pick it up and see how nice this piece curves!
  • Let's work on the back, first. (easier to keep track of all those White strips).
  • Take the 2 Garden Green strips and 2 larger White strips (1 7/8" x 5 1/4"). Stamp the larger "sprig" in Garden Green ink, catching just the outside edge of each strip - on opposite sides.  Set aside for now.
  • Now, take all the other White strips and emboss with the gorgeous, new Stone & Vine Embossing Folder from the mini catalog.
  • Next, match which pieces go where.  The 4 pieces on the front have a larger, 3/8" border than the back, center 2 do.
  • Adhere to card. You can also adhere the outside back pieces with the Garden Green cardstock layer.
  • Now, die cut 2 "labels" from the Textured Notes Dies. Stampe the smallest one in Garden Green ink.
  • Adhere the smaller "label" to the other label with Dimensionals.
  • Next, adhere Greenery Lane Washi Tape to piece of White.  Die cut leafy pieces. Pick 4 and adhere to "labels" between layers. (You might need to trim a bit)
  • To adhere these to the Curvy Vellum piece, I added 2 Dimensionals to the curve, and add labels.
  • Finish with White Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

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