Art Gallery Simple Cards: Old Olive & Rococo Rose

 

Today's simple cards were both made using the Art Gallery Stamp Set.  Both cards are simple using only one ink color.

Details

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2 and second card is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• White Cardstock layer:  5" x 3 3/4"
• Card one was stamped using Old Olive Ink.  First I stamped the flower in Old Olive Ink and then stamped off with Old Olive Ink for the other surrounding flowers
• Card two was stamped using Rococo Rose Ink.  First I stamped the flower in Rococo Rose Ink and then stamped off with Rococo Rose Ink for the other surrounding flowers

Sweet Strawberry Happy Birthday Card

How sweet is this birthday card made with the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set.  I also used the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper, which I hope you were able to snag some for free during Sale-A-Bration.  

The strawberries from the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set are stamped in Real Red Ink (strawberry outline) and Poppy Parade Ink (inside the strawberries). The leaves were stamped in Granny Apple Ink (stamped off for the inside). 

Details

• So Saffron Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• So Saffron Cardstock layer:  4" x 5 1/2" and embossed using the Greenery Embossing Folder
• Berry Delightful DSP strip:  2" x 5 1/4" and punched on one end using the Triple Banner Punch
• "Happy Birthday You Sweet Thing" sentiment from the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set is stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and embossed with White Embossing Powder.  Trim the edges.

 

True Love Designer Series Paper Card Samples

If you subscribe to my blog, you know I am a little obsessed with the True Love Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! 2021 Spring Catalog.  These card samples all use the True Love Designer Series Paper, but in 6 different ways.  I hope these samples inspire you.

Details:

• Daffodil Delight Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Black Cardstock layer:  5" x 3 3/4"
• True Love DSP:  4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
• Black Cardstock sentiment cut from Nested Stitched Dies
• Daffodil Delight 1/4" Ruched Ribbon
• "Just wanted to send some happy thoughts your way" sentiment is from Happy Thoughts Stamp Set

Details:

• Smoky Slate Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Basic Gray Cardstock layer:  5" x  3 3/4"
• True Love DSP:  4 7/8" x 3 5/8" - colored in background with Pool Party Blends and Shaded Spruce Blends
• "Happy Birthday To You" sentiment from the Best Year Stamp Set

Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Calypso Coral Cardstock layer:  4 1/2 " x  4"
• True Love DSP:  4" x 3 3/4" - colored in flowers with Calypso Coral Blends and Old Olive Blends
• After the DSP is colored in, with the 4" side at the top of the trimmer, I cut the paper at 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" and spread out the panels on the Calypso Coral Cardstock 
• "Happy Birthday" sentiment from the Art Gallery Stamp Set
• Sentiment stamped in Early Espresso and cut out using the Floral Gallery Dies
• Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon 

Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Black Cardstock layer:  3 3/4" x 5"
• True Love DSP:  3 1/2" x 3 1/4" for the top piece and 3 1/2" x 1 1/2 for the bottom 
• "Happy Birthday" sentiment from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
• Sentiment was stamped in Pool Party Ink - cut out using Layering Circle Dies
• Pool Party Sheer Ribbon

Details:

• Black Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"
• White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
• True Love DSP:  5" x 3 3/4" - colored in background with Light Purple Posy Blend
• "I Can't  Thank You Enough" sentiment from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set stamped in Black Memento Ink
• Greeting and Black Cardstock Layer cut out using Stitched So Sweetly Dies
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack 

Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
• Black Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
• White Cardstock layer 3 3/4" x 5" - embossed with Pinewood Planks 3D Folder
• Flowers were cut out from the True Love DSP
• "Thinking of You" sentiment from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set stamped in Magenta Madness Ink
• In Color 6x6 DSP in Magenta Madness:  3 3/4" x 2"
• Matte Black Dots

 

Flower & Field Designer Series Paper Thank You Card

 

I used the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper to create this Thank You card.  Today is the last day where you can get this DSP for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with any $50 purchase.  

Details:

• White Cardstock:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"
• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock:  5" x 3 3/4"
• Flower & Field Dsp:  4 3/4" x 3 1/2"

"I can't Thank You Enough" sentiment is from the So Sentimental Stamp Set.  Sentiment is stamped in Black Memento Ink and cut out using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

Stampin' Up! Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper for Sale-A-Bration

Today's thank you cards were made with the Oh So Ombre 6x6 Designer Series Paper.  You can earn this DSP for FREE with a $50 purchase.  But don't wait, Sale-A-Bration is almost over.  You only have one more day left to take advantage of this promotion.  I made both of these cards using the Oh So Ombre 6x6 Designer Series Paper in Blackberry Bliss. (Sale-A-Bration ends Feb 28, 2021)

Details:

• White Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
• Oh So Ombre DSP layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
• Oh So Ombre DSP strip:  5 1/4" x 2"
• White Cardstock label cut out using Painted Labels Dies
• Thank You sentiment is from the Heal Your Heart Stamp Set, which you can get for FREE during the Sale-A-Bration promotion
• Butterflies are from the Butterfly Wishes Stamp Set stamped Blackberry Bliss Ink

Details:

• White Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
• Oh So Ombre DSP strips:  4" x 2" and 5" x 2"
• White Cardstock label cut out using Painted Labels Dies
• Thank You sentiment is from the Heal Your Heart Stamp Set, which you can get for FREE during the Sale-A-Bration promotion
• Butterflies are from the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set stamped in Blackberry Bliss

Organize It Friday - Tip #4: Organizing 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock & Scraps

All of my 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock is stored using a wire paper rack. I purchased this rack years ago from a craft store that was closing.  But no matter what method you use to store your cardstock, my system can help you stay organized.  

I store my cardstock by Stampin' Up! Color Families...  Brights, Subtles, Regals and Neutrals.  I find this method helpful since some colors are very similar and sometimes tough to figure out... is it Blushing Bride or Petal Pink or is it Pool Party or Balmy Blue?  So I keep the cardstock in the order of the color chart I printed from Stampin' Up! I keep the color chart on top of the paper rack for easy reference.

I keep my White Cardstock and my Thick White Cardstock at the top of the rack since I use them so much.  I also keep the current in-colors at the top of the rack since they rotate every two years.

I think it's important to keep my paper scraps and use them.  I would forget about the scraps if I threw them in a drawer.  I purchased clear folders from Staples and I keep the individual scraps in the clear folder on top of the coordinating cardstock.