Happy Easter, Happy Spring Card


Today's Happy Easter, Happy Spring card was made using the Timeless Tulips Stamp Set.  I stamped the tulips in Blushing Bride Ink and the leaves in Granny Apple Green Ink. The background paper is the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper which I had left over from Sale-A-Bration.  













 

Brilliant Wings in Magenta Madness


How amazing does this True Love Designer Series Paper look against Magenta Madness Cardstock?  Both of these 'hello" cards were made using True Love Designer Series Paper and the Brilliant Wings Dies.  Magenta Madness is such a bright pink color... not my usual choice.  But I love the way the black and white pops against the Magenta Madness Cardstock.  The 'hello' sentiment is from the Best Year Stamp Set.

Details:
  • Magenta Madness Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • True Love Designer Series Paper strip:  5 1/2" x 2 1/4"
  • White Cardstock strip layer:  5 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  • Black Cardstock square:  3" x 3"
  • White Cardstock square:  2 1/4" x 2 1/4"





 






Stampin' With Scraps: Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper


Today's Happy Birthday card was made using paper scraps from Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper.  Isn't it wonderful when you can use your small paper scraps to make a beautiful card and brighten up someone's day?  I used the Stitched So Sweetly Dies to cut out the scraps in little rectangles.  The 'Happy Birthday' sentiment is from the Art Gallery Stamp set.


Details:
  • Highland Heather Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Seaside Spray Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
  • White Cardstock Layer embossed with Painted Textured 3D Embossing Folder: 5" x 3 3/4"










 

With Love & Sympathy Card


Today I am sharing a pretty and elegant sympathy card created with Smoky Slate 6x6 Designer Series Paper and the versatile True Love Designer Series Paper.  I love how the flower colored with Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green Blends pops against the Smoky Slate colors.  The 'With Love & Sympathy' sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set.

Details:
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
  • Smoky Slate 6x6 DSP:  5 1/2" x 4" and cut on an angle
  • Flower is colored in using Flirty Flamingo Blends and Granny Apple Green Blends




















 

Organize It Friday - Tip #7: Framelits & Embossing Folders Storage

Today I am sharing how I store and keep my Framelits Dies and Embossing Folders organized.  


I keep my framelits on magnetic cards from Stamp-n-Storage and  label each one with the name of the Dies and the number of dies in each set.  This is helpful to make sure all the dies are accounted for.  We know how hectic things can get while creating projects, you don't want to misplace a die.  I store both dies and folders in clear acrylic containers from Home Goods.



I used patterned file folders as "divider tabs" so I can separate the dies by categories.  I cut the file folders down to fit in the container.



I put the magnetic cards in the clear sleeves which helps store the dies in case they fall off the magnetic card. 



I cut the clear folders down and made a tab at the top using a Punch Board.  Tabs make it easier to grab them.





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A Highland Heather Kind of Day...



I was inspired by Highland Heather Ink and cardstock.  I used the Art Gallery Stamp Set for both of these beautiful cards.  The stamp set is a two-step stamping set... I stamped Highland Heather Ink for the first layer and then Gorgeous Grape Ink for the second layer.  


Details:

  • Highland Heather Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Purple Posy Cardstock layer:  5" x 3 1/2"
  • White Cardstock layer:  4 3/4" x 3 1/4", embossed using the Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder
  • Colors Used:  Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Purple Posy, Granny Apple Green, White, Basic Black

Details:

  • White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
  • White Cardstock layer:  5" x 3 3/4" - embossed with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Highland Heather 6x6 Designer Series Paper:  5" x 1"
  • Colors Used:  Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, White, Basic Black


















 

Heartfelt Goodbye For Now...

Thursday, December 5 Dear Stampin Friends & Customers, It’s been a pleasure sharing my crafty ideas with you over the last 20+ years. ...