Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my O Christmas Tree Card using the Decorative Trees Bundle and the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! Did you know that with each purchase of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! will donate $4 to support children’s literacy around the world. We hope you’ll join us in making a difference this holiday season.
The Details of My O Christmas Tree Card
My card was for a swap with other demonstrators, and I loved the tree dies that come with the Decorative Trees Bundle! They are all different intricate tree shapes. So many possibilities!
For my card, I decided to create it with similar colours all with the Christmas Tree theme. So, I went with Lost Lagoon, Shaded Spruce and Pretty Peacock that I pulled out from my DSP.
The first thing I did was emboss the Basic White mat with the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder. I love the detail of this folder! Then, I die cut a stitched circle of DSP from the largest circle dies in the Stylish Shapes Dies. Next, I die cut the plaid tree from Shaded Spruce.
For the sentiment, I pulled out the Christmas Labels Dies and discovered that “O Christmas Tree” fitted perfectly in the rectangle die! The sentiment was stamped in Shaded Spruce and then die cut out.
As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Pretty Peacock sequins that matched the DSP colours and a scattering of White Loose Snowflakes.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Decorative Trees Bundle (164085), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Christmas Labels Dies (164100)
Inks: Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad (147088)
Paper: Lost Lagoon (133679), Basic White (159276), Shaded Spruce (146981), Sentimental Christmas 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (164209)
Accessories: Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder (164026), Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio (161206), White Loose Snowflakes (164128), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements:
Lost Lagoon:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White (2 pieces):
5 ¼” x 4”
Scrap for Sentiment
Shaded Spruce:
3 ½” x 2 ½”
Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper:
3” x 3”
More Information on My O Christmas Tree Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Pumpkin Patch Card as my Design Team Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the cute Pumpkin Gnome.
He comes with 6 images including the sentiment Sending Pumpkin Wishes:
Pumpkin Gnome facing left PNG/JPG
Pumpkin Gnome facing right PNG/JPG
Sentiment Sending Pumpkin Wishes PNG/JPG
Details of My Pumpkin Patch Card
For my card, I coloured with my Copic Markers my sweet Gnome in Autumnal colours to match the DSP. This DSP is perfect with those fall colours. I decided to go with a scene with the beautiful trees in all their colourful splendor! I even added some die cut leaves to match the colours in the DSP.
For my gnome, I added a die cut circle as a backdrop for him. Next, I added the stamped sentiment on a flag. I added another flag behind the die cut word “pumpkin” to make the word stand out. I thought it a fun touch to add “pumpkin” since he was picking out a pumpkin and would pick it “over and over again” just like the sentiment said!
The finishing touch was a couple of enamel dots that matched my colour scheme.
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Copic Markers:
Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04 Hair: C5/C3/C2 Pumpkin: YR21/YR12/YR16/E07 Pumpkin Stem: E19/E18/E13 Robe: YG99/YG97/YG95/YG93/YG91 Hat/Shoes: E18/E15/Y38/Y35/ YG95/YG93/YG91 Silver Gelly Roll Pen on Buckles
Close Up of Pumpkin Gnome
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Card Recipe for My Pumpkin Patch Card:
Pumpkin Gnome, Conie Fong Art & Design Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Splendid Autumn 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Warms my Heart Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Spotlight on Nature Dies, Stampin’ Up! Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin’ Up! More Than Autumn Dies, Stampin’ Up! Welcome Fall Enamel Dots, Carta Bella Onyx Black Ink Pad, Tsukineko Silver Gelly Roll Pen Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie Basic White Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Pumpkin Gnome for Conie Fong Art & Design!
Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Candy Carnival Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the new release Witch Mummy Vampire Boy And Ghost Bundle.
This purchase includes 18 Images in two zipped files with 9 images in each file:
Witch, Mummy, Vampire Boy and Ghost Bundle JPG
Witch, Mummy, Vampire Boy and Ghost Bundle PNG
Witch
Mummy
Vampire Boy
Witch, Mummy, Vampire Boy
Ghost With Balloon
Ghost With Gift Bag
Ghost With Pumpkin
Ghost With Hat
Ghost With Bow Tie
The Details of My Candy Carnival Card
Aren’t these just the cutest trick-or-treaters! I had a lot of fun colouring them with my Copic markers in spooky Halloween colours to match my paper!
For my card, I thought it would be fun to use my slimline ticket die since they are going to a Halloween carnival! Even the paper suits the Halloween carnival theme! I especially like the “admit one” paper behind the mummy ready to be torn off as he enters! Lol! The other two are partying with all their friend!
For the black arrow banner, I mounted an “Oct. 31” tag from the Doodlebug paper and added an iridescent ribbon to it. The only other embellishment, I added were a few Gorgeous Grape Glossy Dots.
Finally, to add some sparkle, I used Gold Star Gelly Roll Pen on the witch’s shoe buckles and Clear Wink of Stella to the ribbon on her hat and bow.
Witch Mummy Vampire Boy And Ghost Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Candy Carnival 6” x 6” Paper Pad, Doodlebug Design Inc.
Essentials Slimline Ticket Dies, Studio Light Iridescent Striped Ribbon, Stampin’ Up! Glossy Dot Assortments, Stampin’ Up! Gold Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Basic Black and Gorgeous Grape Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 4-1/8” x 8 ¼”
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Reindeer Fun Card using The Reindeer Days Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Reindeer Fun Card
For my card, I love the DSP and thought it would make a great background for a diorama card. These cards were for a swap, and I used two different background DSPs. One was green and the other blue. So, you could make a lot of these cards out of one pack of DSP. Perfect for those mass-produced cards you need for Christmas, but sure to wow!
Two Different DSP
The first thing I did was score the front and back of the Granny Apple Green pieces. This helped with placement of the DSP on the back piece and the die cut opening on the front piece. The die with the opening just fitted on the centre panel of my card. So, I used a sticky note to hold it in place while I die cut.
Once those two pieces were glued together, I decorated the front with gold foil bells and the reindeer. I love that you can build your reindeer in whatever colours you want to match your project. I matched mine to the colours on the DSP.
View from Top of Card
The sentiment was stamped in Real Red and die cut with the long thin die from the Friends for Life Dies. This was tucked beneath my reindeer
As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and a bow of Real Red & White Baker’s Twine.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: The Reindeer Fun Bundle (164044), Friends for Life Dies (163364)
Inks: Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084)
Paper: Granny Apple Green (146990), Basic White (159276), Pecan Pie (161717), Garden Green (102584), Early Espresso (119686), Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Reindeer Days 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (164166)
Accessories: Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints (164050), Real Red & White Baker’s Twine(164051), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Close Up of Reindeer Wreath
Measurements:
Granny Apple Green (2 pieces):
5 ½” x 4 ¼” scored at ½” and 5 ¼”
Pecan Pie:
Scraps
Early Espresso:
Scraps
Basic White:
Scraps
Garden Green:
Scraps
Gold Foil Sheets:
Scraps
Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper:
4” x 4”
More Information on My Reindeer Fun Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards using the Autumn Abundance September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! Since this weekend is our Canadian Thanksgiving, I decided to create two alternative cards for the holiday!
But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Perfect for this time of year!
Autumn Abundance September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit
The Details of My Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards
My Hey Pumpkin Card
For my first alternative card, I decided to do some colouring with my Stampin’ Blends using the girl with the pumpkins from the Warms My Heart Stamp Set. I thought she would suit my autumnal theme very well!
My Hey Pumpkin Card
I used the front half of the smaller leaves card to create a focal point for my girl. To separate her from the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder that I used for the Wild Wheat background, I added a Cajun Craze die cut circle using the Spotlight on Nature Dies.
Next, I added the bronze foil leaf in the kit and two more leaves for which I used the add-on Every Celebration Dies. For embellishments, I added three Faux Glass Dots that matched my colour scheme.
Measurements:
Basic White Card Base:
8 ½” x 4 ¼”
3” x 2 ¼” (to stamp girl)
Wild Wheat:
5 ¼” x 4”
Scrap for leaf
Cajun Craze:
2-1/8” x 2-1/8”
Scrap for leaf
Kit Leaves Card Front:
4” x 4”
Other Pieces from Kit:
Bronze Leaf
Sentiment
My Triple Panel Card
For my second alternative card using the Autumn Abundance September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a triple panel card.
Since I had leftover the back of the smaller card, I used it for the front of this card. For the front panel, I die cut a Poppy Parade circle using the Spotlight on Nature Dies to layer behind my sentiment. I added some Linen Thread tied into a bow for my embellishment.
I made the Cajun Craze mat a little longer and scored it to create a tab that I tucked in behind the log DSP.
My Triple Panel Card
For the middle panel, I used the front of the log card base and then added a sentiment with stamped off leaves in Cajun Craze, Wild Wheat and Poppy Parade.
Panel 2 of My Triple Panel Card
Since I planned to send this card to my family for Thanksgiving, I wanted the final panel to say, “Happy Thanksgiving” and the sentiments from The Gift of Fall August 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit were perfect for my card! They were stamped in Cajun Craze and Poppy Parade. One final leaf was stamped in Wild Wheat beside the sentiment.
Final Panel of My Triple Panel Card
Measurements:
Cajun Craze:
8 ½” x 4 ¼”
4 ¼” x 6” with score mark at 4 ¼” (tuck tab behind log DSP)
3 ½” x 3 ½”
Basic White:
3 ¼” x 3 ¼”
4” x 5 ¼”
Kit Leaves Card Front:
4” x 4”
Kit Log Card Front:
4” x 5 ¼”
Other Pieces from Kit:
Snail
Log
Mushroom
Leaves
Cajun Craze Strip
Sentiment
More Information on My Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards
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I just love Penelope in her little pumpkin costume going trick or treating with her sweet friend! I decided to colour her in traditional Halloween colours with my Copic markers to match the Doodlebug papers.
For my scene, I went with a spooky house and graveyard in front of it. Of course, she must go through the graveyard to visit the house and, you must have an eerie full moon on Halloween night! Lol! To make my moon even more eerie, I brushed Crushed Curry Ink along the edges. One thing that is cool, is that my moon glows in the dark! Finally, I added a cute 3D bat to my scene.
Next, I added the Trick or Treat paper behind my scene instead of a traditional night sky as an homage to her activity. In addition, I added the striped paper in matching colours behind the words Trick or Treat at the bottom of my card.
Finally, to add some sparkle, I used Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen on her lollipops and Clear Wink of Stella to her bag. For the polka dots on her bag, I used a White Gelly Roll Pen.
Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Aloe Sweet Friend Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the Succulent and Cactus Bundle.
This purchase includes 12 Images:
Echeveria In Pot
Echeveria In Pot Kawaii
Cactus Family
Bunny Ears Cactus
Bunny Ears Cactus Kawaii
Jade In Pot
Hoya Kerri Succulent
Potted Echeveria
Aloe Vera In Pot
Cactus Succulent Arrangement
Cactus Succulent Arrangement Kawaii
Aloe Sweet Friend Sentiment
The Details of My Aloe Sweet Friend Card
I just loved these cute Kawaiis with the eyes that I decided to colour the Cactus Succulent Arrangement Kawaii twice in different colours. One was for a friend’s birthday who loves succulents and the other was for a colour challenge at Kendra’s Card Challenges.
My Colouring of the Cactus Succulent Arrangement Kawaii
For the colour challenge card, I used Copic marker combos that would be like the colours listed below. Kendra had succulent and cactus digital papers that you could download with the colours for the challenge, but in the end, I decided to use Flowering Cactus Designer Series Paper instead.
Kendra’s Card Challenge – Color Challenge
The Potted Succulent Dies had a beautiful detailed outline die that covered the whole card front. So, I decided to use it with the DSP peeking out from under it. Since this piece was so detailed, I didn’t add a lot to my card, other than the focal point and the sentiments.
I used the largest Stylish Shaped circle die to add a circle from the DSP and placed it behind my image to anchor it. The sentiments were also die cut from the Stylish Shaped Dies. I added Calypso Coral frames from the Potted Succulents Dies to the sentiments to help distinguish them from the background.
Don’t you just love the pun of the sentiment, “Aloe Sweet Friend” which comes with the Bundle. For the other sentiment, I typed it on my computer, printed it and die cut it out.
Finally, the finishing touch was a scattering of Calypso Coral sequins around my focal point.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Time for Cake Alternative Cards using the August Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I created three alternative cards using the Kit. Two fun folds and a regular card. But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Perfect for those birthday cards that everyone needs!
Cards from the August Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit
The Details of My Time for Cake Alternative Cards
Make a Wish Card
Make a Wish Card
For my first alternative card, I decided to create a Thick Basic White card base with the floral Night of Navy card base adhered to it. I trimmed down the candles DSP to fit on my card front and added a Pretty in Pink mat to one side.
Close Up of Focal Point
I couldn’t resist cutting apart one of the Pretty in Pink envelopes to use as a strip on my card! I turned the tag over to stamp on the white side and added a candle over the hole to hide it. The other sentiment was stamped on the Pretty in Pink piece from the cake card. Finally, I added some Rhinestone Jewels to the candle flames for sparkle.
Measurements:
Basic White Card Base:
8 ½” x 4 ¼”
Pretty In Pink Mat:
2” x 4”
Candle DSP:
3” x 3 ¾”
Envelope DSP:
2” x 4 ½”
Other Pieces from Kit:
Floral Night of Navy
Tag
Pretty in Pink Sentiment Strip
Candle
Triple Fold Bridge Card
For my second alternative card using the Time for Cake August 2024 Paper Pumpkin, I made a triple fold bridge card! Love the free stamp set with the numbers! Perfect for those special milestone birthdays!
Triple Fold Bridge Card
I took the Petal Pink card base and cut 1” on either side up to the card fold to create three panels.
For the front, I used part of the candle DSP and stamped 80th on it from the free stamp set. This was matted with Night of Navy and then a strip of Pretty in Pink was added to make sure that this bridge was securely in place.
Close Up of Focal Point
Next, I stamped the Happy birthday sentiment on the banner. To make the banner stand out from the white in the background, I sponged Pretty in Pink onto the edges. The Hooray was die cut from some Rose Gold Foil that I had from another project. The finishing touch was some Rhinestone Jewels to the candle flames for sparkle.
Inside Panel of Card
Now that the front was decorated, it was time to decorate the inside panel. I used half of the balloon DSP from the Kit and matted it with Night of Navy. Since the balloons had a white space in the centre, it was the perfect place to add my sentiment. I love that the sides of inside layer of the card can be seen before you open it!
Inside of Card
For the inside of the card, I used strips of the envelope DSP from the previous card to add borders to a Basic White piece. These were both matted with Night of Navy. The sentiment was stamped, and a candle added.
Measurements:
Card Base:
From Kit
Pretty In Pink Mat:
3 ¼” x 4 ½”
Night of Navy Mats:
4” x 3 ¾” (Front)
3 ½” x 2 ½” (Balloon Piece)
4”x 5 ¼” (Inside)
Candle DSP:
3 ¾” x 3 ½”
Balloon DSP:
3 ¼” x 2 ¼”
Envelope DSP (2):
3 5/8” x ¾”
Basic White (Inside):
3 ¾” x 5”
Other Pieces from Kit:
Banner
Pretty in Pink Sentiment Strip
Candle
Pop-up Box Card
Here is my last alternative card using the Time for Cake August 2024 Paper Pumpkin, I made a fun pop-up box card that is sure to impress!
Pop-up Box Card
For my card, I thought it would be fun to have the balloons suspended over a box! To make my card, I used a lot of bits from the different cards and envelopes, but it was well worth it!
So, I created the box according to the measurements below and added the tabs for the balloons on the inside. Note: adhere the tabs to one side of box. Then, adhere to the other side of tabs and box tab. Fold flat and tuck in the tabs so that they adhere to the other side of box.
I used the Candle DSP to decorate the top flaps. For the front flap, I added the banner and two candles. Unfortunately, the banner does stick out when the card is folded down. So, I had to use a larger envelope for it.
View of the Balloons
Next, I used pieces of an envelope to decorate the outside of the box. You could decorate the top outside flaps too, but I decided not to since I didn’t want to use another envelope.
The balloon DSP was left over from the other card, and I trimmed it down to fit.
Top View
For the balloons, I used a thin strip of Window Sheet that I adhered to the balloons and to the tabs. I made sure to hold them in place while the glue set. I placed the larger balloon at the back with the smaller ones at a slight angle in front of it. Note: make sure that when the card is closed that the balloons do not extend above the card top or sides.
Back View
The final piece was the stamped Basic White piece for the message.
Measurements:
Card Base:
5 ½” x 8 ½”:
Score at 2”, 4” 6” 8” along 8 ½” side
Score down middle at 2 ¾” of 5 ½” side
Cut each score mark until reach middle score mark (2 ¾”)
Cut off the narrow tab at 2 ¾” and trim at angle the remaining piece
Tabs (2):
¾” x 3 ¼”
Score at 5/8” on both sides
Candle DSP:
2 ½” x 1-7/8” (3 pieces)
Envelope DSP:
2 ½” x 1-7/8” (3 pieces)
Balloon DSP:
3 ¼” x 1-7/8”
Basic White (Sentiment):
5 ¼” x 1 ¾”
Window Sheet: 1 ½” X ½” (3 pieces)
Other Pieces from Kit:
Banner
Candle
Hooray
Balloons
More Information on My Time for Cake Alternative Cards
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This challenge is still going on until the end of September. So, if you want to join, there is still time.
The Details of My Festive Christmas Cards
For my cards, I won the digital papers from another challenge at A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge for June, #6-2024. It came with 12 sheets of different papers all in tones of mostly reds and some greens. I was given the matching toppers to make some cards with the sets. I love the vintage feel of the toppers! You get 12 toppers, and I used 11 of them on my cards.
This is my first time doing one of these sketch challenges and I really enjoyed it! It consists of using 6” x 6” paper cut according to a recipe that Kendra provided. I used the digital paper that came in a different size but made sure I only used 6” x 6” pieces. Now, I have 15 Christmas cards ready for mailing! Yay!
Kendra’s Card Challenge #15
For My Festive Christmas Cards, I decided to keep them simple and just added some glimmer snowflakes and red jewels, along with some ribbon on two cards, to decorate them.
For a few cards, I changed the orientation of the card to suit the papers since they have a direction to them. Didn’t want my nutcrackers to be on their side. Lol! Note: for next time try to find papers that do not have a direction.
The sentiments I used on all my cards were from a free July Christmas Sentiments download on Kendra’s Patreon Page.
Card 1 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I kept the design the same as the sketch. I used a stitched square die for my focal point with a matching red mat. Don’t you just love the pretty snow globe! Since this was my first card, I was able to use the snowmen paper to match the snow globe. I added the snowflakes, red rhinestones and the sentiment which I die cut using the Stylish Shaped Dies.
Card 1 with Sketch
Card 2 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to add a large snowflake behind the sentiment to add some sparkle. I used a 1 ¾” punch for the sentiment a 2” for the red mat. A few rhinestones were scattered around the sentiment.
Card 2 with Sketch
Card 3 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I did not have an oval large enough. So, I used a stitched rectangle instead and changed the orientation of my card to match my focal point’s direction. I thought the sentiment was perfect for the envelope on my card. Again, I added some snowflakes and rhinestones to add sparkle.
Card 3 with Sketch
Card 4 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to change the orientation of my card to suit the beautiful bells in my focal point and on the background paper. The sketch called for a slim piece of card stock down the centre, but I decided to add ribbon instead for a variation.
The “Noel” sentiment created a generic seasonal greeting card that would be great for those that do not celebrate Christmas. A larger snowflake behind the sentiment gave it more body. A finishing touch were a scattering of rhinestones in the opposite corner from the sentiment.
Card 4 with Sketch
Card 5 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to change it up a bit. I wanted the beautiful fireplace to be seen and not covered up by the strip of poinsettia paper. But I did add the sentiment on top with a few snowflakes to make it stand out. Since I had the strip of the poinsettia paper behind the fireplace, I only had room for one of the flags on the right side.
I was pleased that the stockings hung on the fireplace were mirrored with the stockings on the flag. To balance out my card, I added rhinestones in one corner and a large snowflake in the other corner.
Card 5 with Sketch
Card 6 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to go with all poinsettias on all my pieces. I did a lot of planning at the beginning to make sure that my paper made sense, and this card was the result. Since this card was mainly red, I decided not to add any snowflakes, but I did add the rhinestones. The sentiment was trimmed into flags with my paper snips.
Card 6 with Sketch
Card 7 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to change the orientation since the nutcrackers and bells were going vertically. The candle was punched out and a matching scallop punch was used for the mat. The addition of glittery snowflakes really added to the “Stay Cozy” feel of my card. The finishing touch was the rhinestones for sparkle.
Card 7 with Sketch
Card 8 of My Festive Christmas Cards
This was my favourite card of the series! I just loved those cute nutcrackers! For my card, I used the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder for subtle snowflakes on the Mossy Meadow card base. Since I didn’t want to cover up the beautiful scene, I again decided to place the papers underneath my focal point.
The flags including the sentiment were trimmed with my paper snips. I decided not to include glittery snowflakes since there was already a lot going on in my card, but I did add the rhinestones.
Card 8 with Sketch
Card 9 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I went through my topper pieces to find the perfect focal point and decided on the front door. It allowed me to add the flags over it without covering up too much of the image. The flags were trimmed with my paper snips. Again, there was a lot going on in my card, So, for embellishments, I only added the three rhinestones in a line at the base of the card.
Card 9 with Sketch
Card 10 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to use the skates even though the background papers didn’t match. Since you cut papers according to a recipe, you may not get papers to match. However, my card still had the red on all my pieces and that tied my card together.
For something different, I decided to add ribbon instead of the thin strip of card stock. Of course, you must have glittery snowflakes if you go skating!! Lol! The finishing touch was some rhinestones added in the opposite corner from the sentiment.
Card 10 with Sketch
Card 11 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to use the stockings which lead me to change the orientation of the card to suit them. Since I had lots of white space at the top of them, I added a sentiment and a larger snowflake to fill in the space.
Card 11 with Sketch
Card 12 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to make it simple with just a few larger snowflakes and rhinestones for sparkle. I was pleased that my background papers were all orientated properly!
Card 12 with Sketch
Card 13 of My Festive Christmas Cards
I decided to change the orientation since I wanted the nutcrackers to be standing up. So, I changed the orientation of the sentiment and added a larger snowflake behind it to give the appearance that the sentiment is larger. The finishing touch was a scattering of rhinestones around the sentiment for sparkle.
Card 13 with Sketch
Card 14 of My Festive Christmas Cards
There were a lot of pieces left from all the cuttings from the recipes which were used for Card 14. I decided to add the largest snowflake and the bauble to my card for some interest. Rhinestones were added around the sentiment for sparkle.
Card 14 with Sketch
Card 15 of My Festive Christmas Cards
Don’t you just love those nutcrackers on that Christmas sweater! This was the card that I really wanted to show them off! For buttons, I decided to use glittery snowflakes. The red rhinestones made the perfect necklace with a larger glittery snowflake as the pendant.
Card 15 with Sketch
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Card Recipe for My Festive Christmas Cards:
Christmas, in Red & Green Collection – Mostly Reds Patterned Paper Set and Christmas, in Red & Green Collection – Topper Set, Constantly Carding Kendra’s Card Challenge #15 Christmas Sentiments, Kendra’s Card Challenges Circle, Square and Rectangle Stitched Layering Dies, Memory Box Circles Collection Framelits Dies, Stampin’ Up! Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin’ Up! Thick Basic White Card Stock, Stampin’ Up! Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper, Stampin’ Up! Snowfall Thinlits Dies, Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Up! 2” Circle Punch, Stampin’ Up! 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Stampin’ Up! Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin’ Up! Scallop Border Punch, EK Success Red Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up! Real Red Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon Paper Snips, Stampin’ Up! Multipurpose Adhesive Glue, Stampin’ Up!
Mossy Meadow, Real Red and Basic White Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card sizes: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
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Hope you like My Festive Christmas Cards using Kendra’s Card Challenge #15! Since this was my first time entering this challenge, I found it hard and made my brain hurt at times! Lol! I had to do a lot of thinking ahead of time to get the papers that I wanted in the correct orientation I wanted.
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Flutterby Birthday Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the sweet Flutterby Daisy.
For my card, I decided that I wanted to use Flutterby Daisy facing left with her daisy. I loved colouring her and her daisy with my Copic markers in bright cheery colours to match my Mintay papers. Flutterby comes with one butterfly, but I thought a couple of extra butterflies would add a touch of fun to my card!
Close Up of Flutterby
I found this beautiful Daisy Circle Frame a while back and thought it would be perfect for the backdrop of Flutterby! So, I die cut it in a colour that matched my colouring of her daisy and the papers.
Since I wanted to create a birthday card, I used the sentiment from the Dandelion Wishes stamp. Perfect for a fairy birthday card! Though I did use “Fluttering by with a friendly hi” for the inside of my card.
Next, I added a butterfly die cut border of the Mintay papers along the bottom of the card with it overlapping the daisy in places hiding the stem end of the coloured daisy.
Finally, the finishing touch was a scattering of Berry Burst Shimmer Gems around my card.
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Copic Markers:
Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20 Hair: E49/E47/E44/E43 Dress: YG67/YG63/YG03 Wings: BG13/BG11/BG10/Star Dust Stickles Flowers: RV69/RV66/RV63 Dark Blue Butterfly: BG09/BG05/BG01/BG000/Clear Wink of Stella Light Blue Butterfly: BG13/BG11/BG10/Clear Wink of Stella Green Butterfly: YG67/YG63/YG03/Clear Wink of Stella
Flutterby
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Card Recipe for My Flutterby Birthday Card:
Flutterby Daisy, Conie Fong Art & Design Dandelion Wishes, Conie Fong Art & Design Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Better Times 6” x 6” Paper Pad, Mintay Papers– Daisy Circle Daisy Circle Frame Die, Creative Expressions Unbounded Love Dies, Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Border Die, Joy Crafts Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, Stampin’ Up! Star Dust Stickles, Ranger Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Berry Burst Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 5 ½” x 5 ½”
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Just a Little Note Card using the Penciled Pear Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! Since masculine cards are so hard to make, I decided to create a masculine card with this stamp for a swap. In fact, I made 2 different cards with similar layouts.
My Two Variations
The Details of My Just a Little Note Card
For my card, I knew that I wanted to watercolour the pear with my Water Painters and ink that I squished onto my glass mat. Such a fun technique that allowed me to pick up as much ink as I needed!
Ink Pools
So, I heat embossed in black my stamped pear on watercolor paper. Tip: the heat embossing created a raised edge that kept the ink in the lines. Once that was done, I water coloured the pear in different colours since they can come in various shades of colours until they ripen. To add interest, I picked up the different inks on my brush and splattered it into onto the watercolor paper.
I matted the finished water coloured piece onto Old Olive and Basic White card stock to create my focal point.
Close Up of Focal Point
The sentiment was stamped in Black, die cut out and linen thread was added beneath it. The pears stamp was stamped multiple times in Crushed Curry onto Crush Curry card stock to add even more interest. This was matted with Basic White.
Next, I embossed the Early Espresso card stock with Timber 3D Embossing Folder to add to the masculine feel of my card.
The finishing touch was Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots in the opposite corner from my sentiment. Don’t you think these dots look like golf balls (hmmm ideas! lol!)? Very masculine!
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Penciled Pear Stamp Set (163526), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)
Inks: Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (147114), Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad (147087), Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090), Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad (147085), VersaMark Ink (102283), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)
Paper: Basic White Thick Cardstock (159229), Early Espresso (119686), Basic White (159276), Crushed Curry (131199), Old Olive (100702), Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612)
Accessories: Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156406), Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots (163338), Linen Thread (104199), Water Painters (151298), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (163987), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Measurements:
Basic White Thick Cardstock:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Early Espresso:
5 3/8” x 4-1/8”
Basic White (3 pieces):
4-1/8” x 2-3/8”
3 ½” x 3”
Scrap for Sentiment
Crushed Curry:
4-1/8” x 2 ¼”
Old Olive:
2-7/8” x 3-3/8”
Watercolor Paper:
2 ¾” x 3 ¼”
My Other Variation
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Game On Birthday Card using the Plumber Brothers and Company by Paper Nest Dolls for my Design Team Inspiration Card. This Set comes with 14 digital stamps, and I used 8 of them on my card.
The Details of My Game On Birthday Card
Everyone loves the classic Mario Brothers video game! For my card, I wanted to create their world using the different elements that they must encounter. So, I coloured my stamps with my Copic markers in bright primary colours.
My Colouring
Next, I decided to use the Enchanted Kingdom Slimline Designer Paper by Whimsy. The primary colours and scene were perfect for my Mario world!
I die cut this slimline paper with the Slimline Windows Dies by Whimsy to create the different levels in which I could insert my elements. I popped up the frame using adhesive strips to limit the sagging especially along the top and bottom edges. Next, I adhered with liquid glue the leftover die cut scene squares to the card base to create dimension. Tip: liquid glue gives you time toposition the squares and allow wiggle room to get them just right.
Left Side of Card
Once the scene was in place, I added my elements to the different squares to create my Mario world.
Right Side of Card
The sentiment was stamped in black and die cut out with a stitched rectangle. I added a star to one side to help with the balance.
The finishing touch was to add Mario and Luigi to the card. Voilà! Game On! My Mario world was complete!
Plumber Brothers and Company, Paper Nest Dolls Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Enchanted Kingdom Slimline Designer Paper, Whimsy Stamps Slimline Windows Dies, Whimsy Stamps Level Up Stamp Set, My Favorite Things Versafine Onyx Ink, Tsukineko’s Rectangle Stitched Dies, Stampin’ Up! Foam Adhesive Strips, Stampin’ Up! Multipurpose Adhesive Glue, Stampin’ Up! Real Red and Basic White Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Height measurements: Mario and Luigi: 2.5″ Pipe: 2.70″ (but I did trim down the height to fit the space) Plant: 1.5″ Stars: 1″ Mushrooms: 1″ ? Box: 1.75″ Bricks: 1.20″
Finished card size: 8 ½” x 3 ½”
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! Christmas in July might be over, but I am still adding to my Christmas card supply. Lol! So, I am sharing My Poinsettia Season Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the sweetHolly Poinsettia.
The Details of My Poinsettia Season Card
I loved colouring Holly with her poinsettias using my Copic markers! She is such a sweetie!! I used colours to match the gorgeous Mintay paper! To add some sparkle, I used Star Dust Stickles on her ear muffs and pom poms on her mittens.
Of course, I had to use a tag from the matching Paper Elements for my backdrop of Holly. To tie in the greens of my colouring, I gave the tag a mat with one of the papers in the pad.
The Paper Elements also came with some envelopes that you make. I thought the floral envelope with the blue background perfectly matched my colour scheme. So, I trimmed a piece off the envelope and cut it in half. These pieces I matted with white and placed them in opposite corners of my tag so that they are peeking out from my focal point.
Since Holly had poinsettias, I decided to use my Poinsettia and Holly Punch by Nellie to make some paper flowers. The flowers were accented with Gold Glitter Enamel Dots. The gold centres mirrored the gold Gelly Roll Pen that I used on Holly’s poinsettias.
The sentiment was stamped in black and die cut out with matching the die.
Finally, the finishing touch was a scattering of red rhinestones around my card.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Painted Petals Alternative Card using the July Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I created some alternative cards using the Kit and shared three of them the other day (will include a link to the post at the end). So, I thought I would share this fun fold alternative card today. But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. They are so pretty!
Three Cards from the Kit
The Details of My Painted Petal Alternative Card
For my last alternative card, there was a fun fold that I wanted to try, and I thought this kit would be perfect for it especially with those die cut flowers! So, I used the Melon Mambo card base and one of the matching envelopes. I kept the extra products down as much as possible by only adding card stock.
Card Front
I love how when it’s folded down you can’t see all the layers, but as you open it, the layers keep on going! And there is a hidden card at the end that you don’t expect! How cool is that!
Small Inside Card Opened
I trimmed the Melon Mambo card base from the Kit in half separating the back from the front. For the front of the card base, I cut it in half and then trimmed it to 1 ½” so that I could have as much of the flowers showing as possible. Then, I trimmed the top and bottom to make these panels 5” tall.
Once that was done, I used the back of the card base for all the other smaller panels.
For the card inside, I used the envelope and trimmed it down to show only the flowers.
Inside of Card Laid Flat
I adhered all these pieces to the Melon Mambo mats and then adhered them to the Basic White card base. The floral die cut fitted perfectly on the front. I stamped two sentiments and adhered one to the front and one to the inside of the smaller card. For the inside of the smaller card, I added the Melon Mambo strip from the kit under the sentiment.
The finishing touch was adding three of the sequins that came in the kit to the front.
Close Up of Card Front
Measurements of My Painted Petals Alternative Card:
Card Base:
12” x 5 ½” cut/scored according to template below
4 ¼” x 6 ½” (for inside card)
Mats:
1” x 1 ¾” (4 pieces)
5 ¼” x 3 ¾” (2 pieces)
5 ¼” x 3 ¾”
4 ¼” x 3-1/8” (for inside card)
1st DSP:
5” x 1 ½” (2 pieces)
2 ½” x 1 ½” (2 pieces)
2nd DSP:
¾” x 1 ½” (4 pieces)
4” x 3” (for inside card)
More Information on My Painted Petals Alternative Card
Downloadable Creative Fold Card Template
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Creative Fold Template
Here are the other alternatives cards that I have made with this Kit. They are centre-step cards. For more information on them, please click here.
Side View of Cards
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Gnome for Christmas Card as my Design Team Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the cute Christmas Tree Gnome and Sentiment. This bundle comes with 4 images:
Image 1-2: Christmas Tree Gnome PNG/JPG format
Image 3-4: Sentiment Have A Very Merry Gnome Christmas PNG/JPG format
Details of My Gnome for Christmas Card
I had so much fun colouring this sweet gnome with my Copic markers that I coloured him twice in different shades of green. So, I have created two different cards showing the possibilities and will link my other mini slimline card at the end of this post.
Christmas Tree Gnome
For this card, I decided to create another slimline card for this cutie. I love the scenes in the Home for the Holidays paper by Stamperia and wanted to use as much of the scene as possible, especially the house and deer! So, I created a full slimline card this time.
All that the scene needed was some pine branches to frame my sentiment and a scattering of glimmer snowflakes. I decided to frame the whole scene with the Essential Cutting Slimline Dies by Studio Light with a bottom layer in Shaded Spruce to hide the ends of the pine branches and then a Real Red layer popped up on top.
The finishing touch was a scattering of wooden stars around the sentiment and Star Dust Stickles added to the star and pompoms on his hat.
Christmas Tree Gnome and Sentiment, Conie Fong Art & Design Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Home for the Holidays Scrapbooking Pad, Stamperia White Glimmer Paper, Stampin’ Up! Pine Needles Die, Memory Box Pine Needles Border Die, Memory Box Essential Cutting Slimline Dies, Studio Light Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stampin’ Up! Wooden Stars, From my Stash Star Dust Stickles, Ranger Real Red and Shaded Spruce Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!
Finished cards size: 8 ¼” x 3-7/8”
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Here is the other mini slimline card that I have made with this cutie. For more information on the card, please click here.
Merry Gnome Christmas Card
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