Friday, June 4, 2021

Pieced Floral Squares

Love this card!!  I think this is how these dies were meant to be used!! Love the contrast of the Black and White with the new InColors. 

Measurements:   

  • Basic Black: 1/2 sheet, 2" x 8 1/2" strip, tag
  • Basic White:4" x 5 1/4"
  • Pale Papaya (N) scraps
  • Polished Pink (N): scraps
  • Fresh Freesia (N): scraps
  • Soft Succulent (N): scraps

To Make This Card:

  • Attach Basic White piece to folded Basic Black card. 
  • Cut out 4 Floral Squares from strip of Basic Black.  Arrange onto card front as shown.
  • Cut out matching pieces from various InColors and coordinating dies. Add to Squares with Multipurpose Glue.
  • Stamp and Emboss, in white,  the sentiments onto Basic Black cardstock.  Cut out with coordinating die.  Select sentiment of your choice, and attach to card front with Dimensionals.
  • Finish with Black Matt Dots.
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Thursday, June 3, 2021

New Kit Collection Video by CEO Sara Douglass

New Kit Collection Video



All Squared Away Glitter Slimline

 Mom and I designed this Slimline card using our new Floral Squares Dies and new Ombre Specialty paper. I think the Gorgeous Grape option is my favorite.  The piecture doesno't do it justice.


Measurements:   

  • Gorgeous Grape: 7" x 8 1/2"
  • Highland Heather: 3 1/4" x 8 1/4"
  • Basic White:2" x 8 1/2" strip
  • Ombre Specialty Paper (N): 2" x 8 1/2" strip
To Make This Card:

  • Score Gorgeous Grape card base at 3 1/2".
  • Run the Highland Heather piece through the Greenery Embossing Folder.  To do this, make one pass through Embossing Machine. Line up the pattern and finish embossing the piece.  Attach to folded base.
  • Cut out 4 Floral Squares from strip of Basic White.  Attach to selected Ombre areas with Multipurpose Glue and trim around paper.
  • Attach to card base where desired.
  • Finish with Gorgeous Grape Bow.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Sweet As A Peach Spanner Card

So, one Spanner Card under my belt, and I set out to design my own!  This version we will be doing at this months' stamp club. It uses our gorgeous, new Sweet as a Peach Bundle!  I LOVE the colors!!  Aren't they just yummy!!


Measurements:   

  • Pear Pizzazz: 1/2 sheet
  • Basic White: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", 1 1/8" x 3", scraps
  • Pale Papaya (N): 4 pcs - 1 1/8" x 4 1/8", 1 pc - 2 7/8" x 4 1/8
  • Window Sheet (bridge): 1 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Sweet as a Peach DSP (N): Pattern #1 - 2 pcs 1" x 4", Pattern #2 - 2 pcs 1" x 4", center piece 2 3/4" x 4"
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere 1/4 piece of Basic White to inside of card.
  • Fold Pear Pizzaz card in half.  Crease well.  Now, cut from cut edge to fold 1 1/4" on each side. 
  • Adhere all pieces to coordinating Pale Papaya layers.  Attach Pattern #1 to front areas, Pattern #2 to inside, and larger piece to the center flap.
  • With center flap down, take Window Sheet and attach to inside bottom of 1 1/4" pieces, creating a "bridge".
  • Stamp sentiment in Pear Pizzazz onto small strip of Basic White.  Cut out with die from Ornate Frames dies.  Attach to wrong side WINDOW SHEET with Mini Glue Dots.
  • The main part of your card is now done!  Now, to decorate!!
  • Stamp 1 large peach in Petal Pink, small "blossoms" in Calypso Coral, and "leaves/branch" in Pear Pizzazz. Cut out with corresponding dies.  (If you would like to add some small "peaches" inside, then stamp those in Petal Pink and cut out with corresponding die.
  • Arrange pieces as desired.  I covered the visible Mini Glue Dots with 2 "blossoms". 
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Hand Penned Spanner Panel Card

Good Morning, Stampers!  I'm back in "action"!  Mom and I created the entire holiday weekend!  This is our first creation!  I was wanting to try a new fold, and found this one by Lisa Curcio. It's called a "Spanner Panel Card" (no clue how they got the name)!  It features an old cut, and a new twist!  Pair it with our lovely new Hand Penned Bundle and you have an easy winner!  We will be doing a version of this with our new Sweet as a Peach Bundle for club on Saturday! Will try to do a video after club on Saturday!  Enjoy!!



Measurements:   

  • Mint Macaron: 1/2 sheet
  • Basic White: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", 3/4" x 2 /3", scrap
  • Basic Black: 4 pcs - 1 1/8" x 4 1/8", 1- 2 7/8" x 4 1/8", scrap (for scalloped edge)
  • Window Sheet (bridge): 1 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Hand Penned DSP (N): Pattern #1 - 2 pcs 1" x 4", Pattern #2 - 2 pcs 1" x 4", center piece 2 3/4" x 4"
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere 1/4 piece of Basic White to inside of card.
  • Fold Mint Macaron card in half.  Crease well.  Now, cut from cut edge to fold 1 1/4" on each side. 
  • Adhere all pieces to coordinating black layers.  Attach Pattern #1 to front areas, Pattern #2 to inside, and larger piece to the center flap.
  • With center flap down, take Window Sheet and attach to inside bottom of 1 1/4" pieces, creating a "bridge".
  • Stamp sentiment onto small strip of Basic White.  Attach to scallop border from dies. Then, adhere to center flap, under Window Sheet.
  • Stamp "flower" in Memento Black onto piece of Basic White.  Color with Blends as shown. Cut out with coordinating die.  Adhere to Window Sheet, and right 1 1/4" strip.
  • Finish with a few new, Genial Gems!  Stamp a sentiment inside, if desired.
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