Elegant Borders Dies

Here's another card that we made at our Senior Care facility. I try to create cards that can be used for multiple occasions.  They get to choose what they stamp on the outside...and inside to customize it for their needs.  Most of them already have plans for their cards when they leave class!!  I love it!  This one combines the gorgeous Elegant Borders Dies with the Hello Irresistable DSP - both in the Online Store. Add a little ribbon and a little bling, and Voila you have a quick card!  They loved it!

Measurements:  

• Soft Sea Foam: 1/2 sheet
• Basic White: 2 1/2" square
• Hello Irresistible DSP (N) (OE): 3" x 5 1/2"
• By the Bay DSP (ret): 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

To Make This Card:

• Die cut the By the Bay DSP piece through the Border die. (any pretty Navy DSP would work. This has a little pearlized thread running through it.)
• Attach to folded Soft Sea Foam card base, with the bottom edge almost even with the cut edge, and side edges going clear to the sides!
• Next, wrap 6 1/2" piece of Balmy Blue varigated ribbon around DSP, attach to card front OVER the Navy strip, with 1/8" border at the top!
• Add Balmy Blue varigated bow.
• Die cut rippled circle from the All That Dies. 
• Stamp sentiment of your choice in Night of Navy ink.  Attach to card with Dimensionals.
• Finish with Navy Rhinestones.

Product List

Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161815]

$23.00

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161139]

$12.50

By The Bay 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[160434]

$15.00

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Elegant Borders Dies

[161593]

$32.00

All That Dies

[159078]

$28.00

Balmy Blue/White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Variegated Ribbon

[160448]

$9.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Adhesive Backed Milky Dots

[160582]

$8.00

Blue Valentine Gnome

Who would have thought of a blue valentine!  Well, Stampin' Up! did!!  I used their cue from the blue hearts in the new Country Floral DSP, and created this card for my class at Garner! They loved it! I paired the little gnome holding the heart from the new Friendly Gnomes stamp set, with the little heart oval from the Framed Florets and the lovely Balmy Blue heart paper from the Country Floral DSP!  Add a little coordinated Blends, and you have a quick, darling card!

Measurements:  :  

• Balmy Blue: 1/2 sheet
• Country Floral DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic White: 3" x 3 3/4"

To Make This Card:

• Die Cut "tiny heart" Oval from DSP.(this die does not cut out the center). Before cutting, add the Oval die with the "ridges" to the center of the "tiny heart" die, and cut both together from the DSP.  Discard the center pieces. (or save for another project).
• Attach this piece to folded Balmy Blue card.
• Cut another Oval with "ridges" from White piece.  Set the White "frame" aside, and stamp "gnome" in Memento Black ink onto the smooth center of Oval.
• Color with Blends as shown.  Note: I opted to color the heart in Mint Macaron to coordinate with the DSP creating a very coordinated look. My students at Garner really wanted their heart red!!
• Attach this oval to the center of card.
• Stamp sentiment from Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Memento Black on inside of card, directly to the blue card.
• FInish with scattered Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins and a knot of Mint Macaron Ribbon.

Product List

Friendly Gnomes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160714]

$24.00

Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160375]

$12.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Framed Florets Dies

[160623]

$37.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack

[159465]

$9.00

Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins

[160387]

$8.00

Mint Macaron 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Linen Ribbon

[141656]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Elegant Flowers

I just love this FREE, SAB DSP - Favored Flowers!  In preparing for my upcoming class, I was wanting to make a classy card using this DSP that could be used for many occasions. I love how this turned out.  The picture, especially with the Silver foil, doesn't do it justice! You'll just have to give it a try!

Measurements:  : 

• Fresh Freesia: 1/2 sheet
• Favored Flowers (N)(SAB): 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic Black: 2 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Silver Foil: 3" x 3 3/4", 4" x 5"

To Make This Card:

• Attach DSP to folded Fresh Freesia card.
• Die cut the "ripple" die from the smaller Silver Foil piece. Die cut the larger, detail die from the larger Silver Foil piece.  Note: I used the middle tone of the Silver Foil which kind of looks like Pewter.
• Die cut the center, black piece from the "ripple" die.  You will use the center piece, and save the "frame" for another project.
• Attach the "ripple" foil  piece to the center of the card front.  Attach the "detail" foil piece on top of this piece.  It will overlap just a tad.
• Eboss desired greeting in Silver Embossing powder onto Black oval.  Attach to center of "frames".
• Finish with Fresh Freesia Open Weave bow, and scattered Freesia Gems.

Product List

Framed Florets Bundle (English)

[162407]

$54.00

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160833]

$12.00

Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

[156457]

$10.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$9.25

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$9.25

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

2021–2023 In Color Jewels

[155571]

$7.00

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

[155615]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Framed Florets Book Binding Card

 I saw this Fun Fold card in Highland Heather and knew that I had to give it a try! This one uses our Subtles DSP paper pack, and White Embossed images from the new Framed Florets Bundle colored with corresponding Blends.  Such a different look for this bundle!

Measurements:  :  

• Highland Heather: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 3" x 4"
• Basic White: 1" x 4", 4" square, 3" x 4" (oval), scraps
• Subtles DSP paper pack: 7/8" x 3 3/4", 3 3/4" square

To Make This Card:

• Fold card base in half.  Score 1 1/4" from center crease.  Crease well with Bone Folder. 
• Attach this 1 1/4" area to card with Tear Tape.
• Add corresponding layers to "binding" and front.
• Stamp "flower blossoms" and larger single flower and 2 double leaves in VersaMark Ink onto White scraps.  Emboss with White Embossing Powder.
• Color images as shown.  Remove color from White Embossing with Color Lifter - too cool!!  
• Die cut with corresponding dies.
• DIe cut "rippled" oval from Highland Heather and Basic White.  Save the Heather "frame" and the White "oval" center.
• To determine placement of this Oval, lay the larger "flowers" in the left corner of card, and tuck the Ovals underneath it.  I have mine off-center.  Attach to card.
• Add flowers with Dimensionals as shown.
• Finish with a wrapped Purple bow, and Iridescent Rhinestones.

Framed Florets Poinsettia

The new Framed Florets Bundle is such a versatile bundle.  You can use it for Christmas, but also many other occasions, too.  Today, I am sharing a card that uses the gorgeous frame with the returning Merriest Moments Bundle!  So classy, and so simple!  I just LOVE it!

Measurements:  :  

• Shimmery White: 1/2 sheet, 1/4 sheet, 4" x 5" (oval), scraps (poinsettias)
• Real Red & White Glimmer (N): scraps
• Glimmer Specialty Paper (N): scraps - Evening Evergreen

To Make This Card:

• Run 1/4 sheet of Shimmery White through Merriest Moments Embossing Folder.
• Attach this piece to folded Shimmery White card.
• Next, die cut the "fancy" oval also from Shimmery White. (Tone on Tone is gorgeous!)  Attach to card front over embossing.
• Stamp sentiment in Real Red Ink onto Cut Oval and attach to card front inside oval opening.
• Stamp one each of the Poinsettias in Real Red Ink onto scraps of Shimmery White.  Die cut flowers with corresponding dies.
• Die cut smaller "poinsettia" from Red Glimmer paper.
• Layer "poinsettias" together as shown.  Attach to card.
• Also, cut "pine boughs" from Evening Evergreen Glimmer paper, using the detail Christmas Pinecone die. I only cut a portion of the die. (Note: I liked the lighter, softer look of the pine boughs in the returning die in the AC.)
• Cut "pine boughs" from the "pinecones", creating separate "boughs".  Dip the bases in Multipurpose Glue and tuck behind "poinsettia".
• Finish with retired "Holiday" Rhinestones. Pumpkin Pie for the center of the "poinsettia" and Red for added detail.

Framed Floret Tiny Heart Oval Frame

This DSP pack - Fitting Florets - is just gorgeous!  I can't wait to order more!!  (We were limited to only one!) The color combinations are awesome! This sample uses the last oval frame that has tiny hearts all around the outside edge!  They are hard to see, so look closely.  Won't this be nice for anniversaries and Valentine's Day! One of the blossom clusters was cut from the DSP with a die, and the larger one I had to fussy cut from the same paper.  So many possibilities!!

Measurements:  :  

• Framed Florets (N): 3 3/4" x 5", 1 die cut flower, 1 fussy cut flower
• Balmy Blue: 1/2 sheet
• Blushing Bride: 3 5/8" x 4 3/4"
• Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", 3" x 4"

To Make This Card:

• Attach White layer to folded Balmy Blue card.
• Die Cut "tiny heart" Oval from DSP.
• Now, cut Oval with "ridges" from center. (this die does not cut out the center).
• Attach Blushing Bride behind opening and attach to front of card.
• Cut another Oval with "ridges" from White piece.  Set the "frame" aside, and stamp desired sentiment in Balmy Blue onto White Oval Center.
• Attach this to center of Oval with Dimensionals.
• Die cut Blush flowers from DSP.  Find another cluster and fussy cut this one out with Paper Snips.
• Attach these to card front where desired with Dimensionals.
• Finish with Iridescent Pearls.

Framed Floret Christmas

 The limited edition Fitting Florets DSP has patterns for many occasions, including Christmas. It is so versatile.  This sample uses the one with the leaves and berries (which can be colored).  I used one of the other Oval Dies from the Framed Floret Dies. It also uses the stamps an other dies included with the bundle.  I originally did not order the Sentiments that are offered, but they fit so perfectly, they are on order, now!  Don't miss them!  

Measurements:  :  

• Framed Florets (N): 3 3/4" x 5" (leaves & berries)
• Evening Evergreen: 1/2 sheet
• Soft Succulent: 4" x 5 1/4", scraps
• Gold Foil: 3" x 4"
• Basic White: 3" x 4" (oval), 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), scraps

To Make This Card:

• Attach Soft Succulent layer and DSP to folded Evening Evergreen card.
• Die cut smaller Oval Frame with the "ripples" from Gold Foil. Also cut one from Basic White (for the inside sentiment).
• Attach Gold Frame to center of front of card.  
• Stamp sentiment in center of While Oval in Cherry Cobbler ink.  Attach to inside of Gold Foil Oval.
• Stamp "arch", smaller single flower, and 2 smaller leaves in Memento Black Ink onto scraps of Basic White.
• Color with Blends as shown and cut out with corresponding dies.
• Cut out 1 larger "branch" and one "leaf" from Soft Succulent cardstock.
• Attach "flowers" to Oval with Dimensionals.
• Add "leaves", "branch" and Leaves" as shown under flowers.
• Finish with Gold Festive Pearl centers.

Product List

Framed Florets Bundle (English)

[162407]

$54.00

Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161814]

$12.00

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$9.25

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154880]

$9.00

Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155521]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00