Join Me For My Blog Hop One-For-One Card Swap

Just a reminder to Join Me For My Blog Hop One-For-One Card Swap... original post was February 4.

Original Post Details....

So in the spirit of sending a little joy, today I would like to introduce my Blog Hop One-For-One Card Swap (send a card, receive a card).  If you have never participated in a card swap, now is your chance.  You don't have to make ten cards or five cards - just make one card and mail it to me and in return, you will soon receive another card in the mail from me.  It might be my card or a card from someone else who is participating in the swap.  I will post all the cards I receive so everyone can enjoy the ideas.

Here's how it works:

• You mail me a hand made card (standard size 5 1/2" x 4 1/4") designed by you.  Full card, no card fronts
• Please make every effort to use only current Stampin' Up! Catalog items - let's see your best work
• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your card (fold an envelope in half and include with your card)
• Don't write on the inside of the card so the recipient can use it
• Please mail your card to me at:

Mena Green

One-For-One Card Swap

1538 Dover Street

Mohegan Lake, NY 10547

So are you ready to begin?  No need to sign-up, just mail me your card.  You can e-mail me if you have any questions at filogreen@verizon.net.

Happy Birthday Card and Gift Box with Flower & Field Designer Series Paper

Today's post is for a birthday card and gift box I made for a friend.  They were both made using the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration catalog (page 10).  I love the fresh floral patterns in this DSP.  You can get this paper for  FREE with a qualifying purchase of $50 (before shipping & tax).

 

The gift box was made using the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper and Love You Always Treat Boxes (page 11).  

Details:

• Flower & Field DSP:  9 1/4" x 3 3/4" - wrap the DSP around the sliding lid
• Wrap your Pool Party Sheer Ribbon around and make a bow
• Stamp your 'Thinking of You' sentiment from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set onto Pool Party Cardstock and cut out using Stitched Shapes Dies
• Add your daisy, which was punched out in White Cardstock with the Medium Daisy Punch

Details:

• White Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Pool Party Cardstock:  3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Black Cardstock:  3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Flower & Field DSP:  3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
• Wrap your Pool Party Sheer Ribbon around the card before adhering to the base
• Stamp the 'Happy Birthday" sentiment in Black Memento Ink on White Cardstock and cut out using the Stitched Shapes Dies
• Flower is punched out using the Small Bloom Punch

Stampin' Up! Art Gallery Bundle + Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper

Beautiful is the only word to describe the new Fine Art Floral Suite Collection.  I used the Art Gallery Bundle which includes the Art Gallery Stamp Set and the Floral Gallery Dies for this card. The stamp set is complimented by the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper and the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.

Card Details

• Blushing Bride Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 5 1/2"
• Blushing Bride Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4" - embossed with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
• Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper piece:  1 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Vellum Cardstock:  4" x 2 3/4"
• Rococo Rose Ink, Merry Merlo Ink, Mossy Meadow Ink 

 

Stampin Hearts Card Swaps

What a perfect day to show off cards from our "Hearts" themed monthly swap.  Happy Valentine's Day!

Mena Green - Blog Details

Vicki Wu

Laura Davis

Carol Barbati

Debbie Modrowsky

Lilly Ruiz

Sandy Cantwell

Elaine Considine

Stampin' Up! Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper

Today I am sharing two pretty cards using the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper from the 2021 Sampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalog.  The Thank You and Happy Birthday sentiments are both from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set.

Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Highland Heather Cardstock:  4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper:  4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Happy Birthday sentiment from Happy Thoughts Stamp Set is stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink

Details:

• White Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Highland Heather Cardstock:  5 1/4" x 4"
• Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper:  3 3/4" x 4" - cut on an angle (see sample Below) - DSP pieces are popped up on the Highland Heather Cardstock
• Thank You sentiment from Happy Thoughts Stamp Set stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink

Details on Angle Card:  I cut this piece of Highland Heather Cardstock to show how I cut the Hydrangea Hill DSP.  The cardstock piece measures 3 3/4" x 4".  For this card, your 4" side should be at the top of your trimmer.  Make your first cut an angle.. leave about 1" wide space and make your next cut on an angle.  Practice on scrap paper.  It is very easy once you get the hang of it.  

Organize It Friday - Tip #2: Cardstock Cards & Layers

I make a lot of cards, so to stay organized and efficient I like to have a selection of card bases and layers ready to go.  This saves on time consuming cutting and folding.  I use a lot of white cardstock for my card base and layering so I have all the pieces separated in a drawer by my craft desk for easy access...  My tabs are NOTECARDS, HORIZONTAL, PORTRAIT, LAYER, INSIDE, EMBOSSED and CLEAR.

 

Details:

• Horizontal:  pre-cut and scored horizontal card base (100 lb):  8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Portrait:  pre-cut and scored portrait card base (100 lb):  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Layer:  pre-cut white cardstock layer (80 lb):  5 1/4" x 4"
• Inside:  pre-cut thinner white cardstock (60 lb) for the inside of the card if I used a colored cardstock card base:  5 1/4" x 4"
• Notecards:  pre-printed with my name and stamped in different colors (Beautiful Friendship Stamp Set) - great for quick  customer notes - 5 1/4" x 4"
• Embossed:  pre-embossed layers - 5 1/4" x 4"
• Plastic:  clear envelopes for card swaps

Stampin With Scraps: Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper

 

I made this card using Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper scraps.  The paper is so pretty with all the different bright colors...it reminds me of Spring.   I layered the squares in Pacific Point Cardstock to make the DSP pop.  You can get this paper and coordinating Berry Blessing Stamp Set for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.

• Pacific Point Cardstock:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
• Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper squares: 2" x 2"