New, Simple Blessings of Home

Love to color?  Then, you'll love this card! Mom and I saw a card using the larger flower in the soon-to-be-released Blessings of Home stamp set.  So, we both made our own version on our own, and here is what we both came up with!!  Same, but different!  I LOVE it! We both colored with coordinating Blends, we both color so differently - mine is Pool Party layered onto Coastal Cabana, Mom's is Balmy Blue on Balmy Blue!  On mine, the DSP is from the Brights 6x6 paper pack, Mom's is the new SAB 2022 Simply Marbleous 6x6 DSP!! (It's gorgeous!)

Measurements:  

• Coastal Cabana/Balmy Blue: 1/2 sheet
• Brights /Simply Marbleous DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic White: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"
• Vellum (Mom's): 3 1/2" x 5"
• Blends
• Flowers of Home Dies (N)
• Scalloped Contour Dies (Mom's)
• Dimensionals
• Opal Rounds (mine)
• Wink of Stella

Penguin Pal On Point

I'm still on a roll with these fun "On Point" cards!  This one uses our darling Penguin, that is carrying over, and the retired Penguin Playmates DSP, that I know many of you have, but you can really use anything! I also tucked in one of our Wonderful Snowflakes!  The sentiment is from a soon-to-be-released SAB stamp set - Special Moments.

Measurements:  

• Misty Moonlight: 1/2 sheet
• Penguin Playmates DSP: 2 1/2" square, 3" square (dk print), 2 1/4" square & 3" square (lt print)
• Basic White: 5 1/4" x 8 1/8", scrap

To Make This Card:

• Fold White card base in half.  Stamp sentiment in lower right hand corner.  Now, attach to Misty Moonlight base.
• Stamp desired "penguin" onto scrap of White.  Stamp "beak" & "feet" in Calypso Coral and then, punch out with coordinating punch.
• Layer small, light square to smallest "dark" layer (this is a change from my "original" one) Next, layer this to the "light" 3" square, "on point".  Finish by adding last, dark square also "on point" - this will match the smallest square. 
• Attach this to the card front.
• Add "snowflake" to card with Mini Glue Dot.
• Finish by attaching "penguin" to card with Dimensionals. 

Product List

Penguin Place Bundle (English)

[156789]

$31.50

Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158420]

$0.00

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

[153081]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Wonderful Snowflakes

[156340]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Penguin Place Pull Out/Pop Up Card

Here is another one of these awesome Pull Out/Pop Up cards using the delightful Penguin Place Bundle and retired Penguin Playmates DSP. This version would make a great birthday card! 

  

Measurements:  

• Fresh Freesia: 5 1/4" x 9 3/4" (base), 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" (inside), 2 1/2" square (mechanism), 3" x 4" (tag layer)
• Penguin Playmates DSP: Print #1 - 4" x 4" (top), 1 1/4" x 4" (bottom, outside): Print #2 - 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" (top, inside), 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" (bottom, inside); 
• Basic White: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" (inside sentiment), 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (tag layer)

To Make This Card:

• For the base, score at 4 1/4", then turn and score at 1/2" on each long end.
• Next, you will need to remove the cardstock from the longer side of each 1/2" side starting at the bottom, and cutting up to the score line, then cut along the score line.  Discard this piece.  For ease in attaching later, cut a small "wedge" away from the fold to the outside edge.  This eliminates bulk up at that corner.  I do this frequently to eliminate bulk! Crease remaining score lines well.
• Fold down into place, and attach 4" square of DSP to the "front".
• Next, let's work on the "insert".  Score this piece at 3". Crease well with bone folder.
• Attach smaller piece of DSP to the "top", and larger inside piece of DSP to the inside. You'll also add the White inside.  To do this, line up the shorter, cut edge about 1/4" from the crease.  Any lower, and you might see it. If you know what you want to stamp, you might stamp this now, while it's flat!
• Now, we'll work on the "mechanism".  Score the 2 1/2" square at 3/8" on 2 opposite sides.  Crease well. 
• You will want to "break the fibers" in this piece to it moves easier.  To do this, take your bone folder and curl the cardstock in the direction of your score lines. Do this several times, or until it starts to curl (like your curling ribbon would!)
• Place Tear & Tape on each 3/8" section. Remove ONE cover.
• Next, take the insert piece and fold it into position.  Flip over the "mechanism" and place the cut edge with the adhesive even with the top crease of the inside piece, centering it.  Press into place. Flip this piece up, so you now see the other 3/8" edge with the score tape.
• Now, grab the "base/outside" piece. Open up the flap.  Slip the "insert" inside with the mechanism "up".  Remove the Tear & Tape cover. Close the top flap so that the bottom cut edge of the FLAP is even with the crease of the mechanism.  Close securely.  The other 3/8" will now be adhered to the base flap, around the center.
• To create the "pocket", flip open the "base".  Flip up the insert. Wrap the 1/2" pieces around the insert, creating a pocket.  Place Tear & Tape on the 1/2" extensions, remove covers and close the bottom up and into place. Now, give it a try!!  
• Oh, it sticks a bit doesn't it.  It's catching on the edges of the "pocket". So, we will take the remaining piece of DSP and attach it to the bottom and over the edges.  To do this, pull the insert out all they way.  Put adhesive on the strip.  Attach to the bottom of the base, leaving an 1/8" around the bottom edges, and just catching the "pocket" edges.  Shove it into place.  Now, give it a pull.  It should would smoothly!!
• I decided that it might be a little difficult for the recipient to know what to "do" with this card!  So, I decided to add a little "pull" to this one!  Punch a place to thread a small piece of ribbon.  A hand punch, or the slit in our Detailed Trio Punch or Label Me Fancy Punch would work, too!
• For this version, I layered 2 dies from the Hippo & Friends bundle. (Love the layered dies in this one!) And then added a Wonderful Snowflake and a stamped, punched and decorated "penguin".
• Don't forget the piece inside...I did!!

Product List

Penguin Place Bundle (English)

[156789]

$31.50

Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158420]

$0.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Hippo & Friends Dies

[153585]

$36.00

Wonderful Snowflakes

[156340]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

$20.00

Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155615]

$7.00

Eden's Garden Pop Up/Pull Out Card + Video

Oh, my!  I saw this card done on Lisa Curcio's YouTube Channel, and JUST KNEW that I had to try it!  An old stamper still learning new things!! This is a fun, interactive card that is easier to do than you think!  The secret is the Pop Up mechanism!! 

Measurements:  

• Soft Succulent: 5 1/4" x 9 3/4" (base), 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" (inside), 2 1/2" square (mechanism)
• Ever Eden DSP: Print #1 - 4" x 4" (top): Print #2 - 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" (top, inside), 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" (bottom, inside); Print #3 - 1 1/4" x 4" (bottom, outside)
• Basic White: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4", 2" x 3 1/4"
• Gold Foil: 2" x 3 1/4",  1" x 3 1/4"

To Make This Card:

• For the base, score at 4 1/4", then turn and score at 1/2" on each long end. Crease well with bone folder.
• Next, you will need to remove the cardstock from the longer side of each 1/2" side starting at the bottom, and cutting up to the score line, then cut along the score line.  Discard this piece.  For ease in attaching later, cut a small "wedge" away from the fold to the outside edge.  This eliminates bulk up at that corner.  I do this frequently to eliminate bulk!
• Fold down into place, and attach 4" square of DSP to the "front".
• Next, let's work on the "insert".  Score this piece at 3". Crease well with bone folder.
• Attach smaller piece of DSP to the "top", and larger inside piece of DSP to the inside. You'll also add the White inside.  To do this, line up the shorter, cut edge about 1/4" from the crease.  Any lower, and you might see it. If you know what you want to stamp, you might stamp this now, while it's flat!
• Now, we'll work on the "mechanism".  Score the 2 1/2" square at 3/8" on 2 opposite sides.  Crease well. 
• You will want to "break the fibers" in this piece to it moves easier.  To do this, take your bone folder and curl the cardstock in the direction of your score lines. Do this several times, or until it starts to curl (like your curling ribbon would!)
• Place Tear & Tape on each 3/8" section. Remove ONE cover.
• Next, take the insert piece and fold it into position.  Flip over the "mechanism" and place the cut edge with the adhesive even with the top crease of the inside piece, centering it.  Press into place. Flip this piece up, so you now see the other 3/8" edge with the score tape.
• Now, grab the "base/outside" piece. Open up the flap.  Slip the "insert" inside with the mechanism "up".  Remove the Tear & Tape cover. Close the top flap so that the bottom cut edge of the FLAP is even with the crease of the mechanism.  Close securely.  The other 3/8" will now be adhered to the base flap, around the center.
• To create the "pocket", flip open the "base".  Flip up the insert. Wrap the 1/2" pieces around the insert, creating a pocket.  Place Tear & Tape on the 1/2" extensions, remove covers and close the bottom up and into place. Now, give it a try!!  
• Oh, it sticks a bit doesn't it.  It's catching on the edges of the "pocket". So, we will take the remaining piece of DSP and attach it to the bottom and over the edges.  To do this, pull the insert out all they way.  Put adhesive on the strip.  Attach to the bottom of the base, leaving an 1/8" around the bottom edges, and just catching the "pocket" edges.  Shove it into place.  Now, give it a pull.  It should would smoothly!!
• I decided that it might be a little difficult for the recipient to know what to "do" with this card!  So, I decided to add a little "pull" to this one!  Punch a place to thread a small piece of ribbon.  A hand punch works best!
• Finish decorating the front of the card, and the white piece inside!.

Product List

Eden's Garden Bundle (English)

[157832]

$52.00

Ever Eden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[159996]

$15.00

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

[155576]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155780]

$7.00

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Perfectly Plaid Trees On Point

It's getting more and more difficult to come up with some Christmas/Holiday inspiration for you with so many of my favorite items already gone! Mom & I found this diea that I thought would be nice to share!  It's also a great way to use up those DSP scraps!! Quick, fun, & easy!  Just what we need right now!

Measurements:  

• Cherry Cobbler: 1/2 sheet
• Tidings of Christmas DSP: 2 1/2" square, 3" square (dk print), 3" square (lt print)
• Basic White: 5 1/4" x 8 1/8", 2 1/4" square, scrap

To Make This Card:

• Fold White card base in half.  Stamp sentiment in lower right hand corner.  Now, attach to Cherry Cobbler base.
• Stamp desired "tree" onto scrap of White.  Punch out with coordinating punch.
• Layer small, white square to smallest "dark" layer. Next, layer this to the "light" 3" square, "on point".  Finish by adding last, dark square also "on point" - this will match the smallest square. 
• Attach this to the card front.
• Finish by attaching tree to card with Dimensionals. 
• "Decorate" tree with Red Rhinestones.

Product List

Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)

[151143]

$31.50

Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155718]

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$7.50

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

[155576]

$7.50

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00