Softly Sophisticated Bundle for the Inspirations in Ink

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It’s Softly Sophisticated bundle for the Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop!

Softly Sophisticated bundle

Several Stampin’ Up! demonstrators are members of the Inspiration in Ink group. We are from Canada, United States and Australia.  We like to share our love of Stampin’ Up! and we encourage you to hop along with us.  The theme this month is the Sale-a- Bration Brochure.

The new Jan to April 2023 Mini Catalogue goes live on January 4th.

Level 1: Order $60 of products and receive items free from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.

Level 2: Order $120 of products and receive items free from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.

The Softly Sophisticated bundle is free with a $60 order because it’s SALE-A-BRATION time. – It’s the most popular time of the Stampin’ Up! year.

You will find each participant in the Blog Hop below. Easy peasy.

It’s a pretty little stamp set with a Emboss Folder included. Although for this card, I did not use the Emboss Folder.  This card is a z-fold fun fold, and is real easy to create.

So let’s get started!

Softly Sophisticated Z-fold Recipe

Supplies

Stamps: Softly Sophisticated, Layering Leaves.

Ink: Moody Mauve, Granny Apple Green

Paper: With measurements
Moody Mauve:8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (card base), 3-1/2′ X 2-1/2″ (cut 2, )
Bubble Bath, 4″ x 5-1/4″   cut 2@   2-7/8″ x 5″
Basic White: 2-1/4 x 3-1/4″  (cut 2)
Delightful Floral Designer Series : 3-3/4″ x 5″ for inside panel, cut 2 pieces – 1-3/4 x 1-7/8″ , plus scrap for Sentiment

Accessories: iridescent Pearls”1large & 4 small, 3″/ 8″ Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack ( Bubble Bath) -5″.

Basic Supplies:  Paper Trimmer, Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Softly Sophisticated Bundle

Assembly Instructions:
  1. Score along the long edge of the Moody Mauve at 2-1/8″, 4-1/4″. Fold on the score lines and burnish with Bone Folder.
  2. Attach the Bubble Bath cs to the 2 smaller Moody Mauve panels & the large panel.
  3. Attach the Designer Series Paper to the Bubble Bath cardstock.
  4. On one white cs panel stamp the leaves with Granny Apple Green.  Align the large flowers to the leaves and stamp with Mood Mauve ink.  Hint;  Line up the bud with the leaf on the left hand side.  Adhere to Moody Mauve panel.
  5. Stamp the sentiment on the second panel of Basic White and adhere to the second Moody Mauve cs.
  6. Attach the flower image to the front of card panel.  Only put the adhesive on the left hand side of the panel and adhere to the front panel.
  7. To attach the second panel, close the front panel and place the second panel under the 1st panel  so that the 2nd panel does not show past the 1st panel.
  8. Unfold the front panel, place adhesive on the back of the 2nd panel.  Carefully, place the sentiment panel underneath the 1st panel and press to adhere.
  9. Stamp another sentiment on a scrap of DSP and trim to 1-1/4″ x 3/4″.  Attach to top right hand side of the focus panel.
  10. Decorate the envelope if you wish.

Softly Sophisticated Bundle

 

Blog Hop Info
I hope you will join us for the Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop.

 Vicky Wright – Australia

 

Christy Gridley – USA

 

Julie – Golding-Page – Canada

 

Karen Beck Gilbert – Canada   You are HERE

 

Rebecca Nutley – Australia

 

Robbie Rubala – USA

Just a reminder that the Last Chance Products will available until Jan 3, 2024.  So, if you are still sitting on the fence about some products, I suggest that you get motivated to order.

Here is the link to SHOP with Me.

Shop Last Chance Products

If you have questions about this Blog Post, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

 

Bee My Valentine Sneak Peek -Coming Soon

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Bee My Valentine stamp set is coming soon to a catalogue near you.  Yes, we will move from the holiday catalogue to the new January to April 2024 Mini Catalogue.  Not only that Sale-a-Bration will happen in January & February, plus you can join my team and then, you, too, can treat yourself to new products early. 

Don’t forget the LAST CHANCE ITEMS promotion is still going on until January 3rd 2024 at 11:50 MT.  Products are limited and once they are gone, they are gone! So, don’t miss .  Please click the link to get to the last chance items.

This set can be used for a variety of occasions.  How about a welcome baby card, or an anniversary card.   Change up the sentiment and use it as a Birthday card for little ones.  They will love it.

Bee Mine Sneak Peek

Bee Mine Card Recipe

Supplies:

Stamps: Be My Valentine.

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Tuxedo Black, Petal Pink, Sweet Sorbet.

Paper: Sweet Sorbet 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (card base), 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″, Party Pool 4″ x 2-3/4″, Petal Pink ( scraps), Basic White (4″ x 5-1/4″ . scraps),  Be Mine Designer Series Paper (DSP) 4″ x 5-1/4″.

Accessories:Sweet Sorbet 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon (5″), Adhesive Backed Hearts and Flowers.

Tools: Bee Builder Punch, Scallop Contour Dies, Stylish Shape Dies.

Basic Supplies: Paper Trimmer, Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Instructions:

  1. Cut the Sweet Sorbet card base and the panel of DSP and attach to card base.
  2. With the Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine and Scallop Contour Dies,  cut the Sweet Sorbet panel with the 3rd largest scallop die. and the Pool Party cs with the 4th largest scallop die.
  3. Stamp the Petal Pink cs with the Petal Pink ink.and the wing stamps.
  4. Stamp the Bee’s body with Daffodil Ink on Basic White CS.
  5. Use the Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the bee;s strips, the face and the antena.  Stamp the antena once you have placed the die cut pieces on the Pool Party panel.
  6. Attach the Sweet Sorbet panel on the DSP with adhesive, and the Pool Party panel at an angle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Basic White with Sweet Sorbet ink and die cut with Stylish Shapes square die.
  8. Attach the Bee’s wings to the back of the body with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Attach the Sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals .
  9. Tie a small bow with the Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon and attach to the  left top of the sentiment.
  10.  Attach a variety of the adhesive Backed Hearts and Flowers to the card front.
  11. Card Inside: stamp a flower and stem on the Basic White panel, attach a strip of DSP to the bottom of the panel and attach to the inside.

This is an amazing cute set which can be used for more than a Valentine card.

Want more inspiration?  Check out this blog post.

If you need any supplies to create this card, please shop my ONLINE STORE.

Remember that the items for the bee (stamps, dies, dsp and accessories) will not be available until January 4, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

Classic Christmas Noel Card

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Try a Classic Christmas Noel card, sometimes, tried and true is great.  Soon, Christmas will be here and then gone.  So, having said that, Stampin’ Up! has released it’s Last Chance List. And, this stamp set is on the list.

There are links to these lists further down.  Don’t despair, there will me more new products coming in January 2024.  And of course, Sale-a-Bration in January & February.

Classic Christmas

Christmas Card Recipe

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Joy of Noel, Christmas Classics (on retirement list

Inks:VersaMark, Real Red, Shaded Spruce.

Paper: Shaded Spruce (11″ x 4-1/4″, 4″ x 5″ Inside panel),
Basic White: (2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, 4″ x 5-1/4″)
Joyful Specialty Designer Series Paper (2″ x 4″)
Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper ( 4″ x 5-1/4″

Accessories: Gold -9″, Loose Holly Gems & Sequins, Metallic Emboss Powder.

Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Joy of Noel Dies, Classic Christmas Dies, Heat Tool.

Basic Supplies: Paper Trimmer, Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Instructions:
  1. Cut Real Red cs card base, score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with bone folder.
  2. Adhere the DSP to the card base.
  3. Cut the gold wood grain DSP and adhere to the right hand side of the DSP panel.
  4. Use the square die from the Christmas Classic Dies die cut the Shaded Spruce cs.
  5. Stamp the “NOEL” on Basic White with VersaMark ink.  Sprinkle with gold emboss powder and heat set with the heat tool.
  6. Attach to the Shaded Spruce cs with Multi-purpose Liquid Glue.
  7. Attach holly and sequin jewells to the corners to the card front.
  8. Tie a bow with the gold ribbon and attach to left corner of the die cut with Glue Dots.
  9. Card Inside
    1. Stamp “Peace on Earth”  on Basic White with Real Red ink.
    2. Ink the bough stamp with Shaded Spruce and stamp over the sentiment.
    3. Attach to the inside of card.
  10. If you want, you can also decorate the envelope.

Christmas Classic Noel Card

Above I mentioned that you could now order from the Last Chance Lists.

These sets are both on the Last Chance list so, if you would like to have them, I suggest you order them quickly as when they are sold out, they are gone. SHOP WITH ME- Joy of Noel Bundle & Classic Christmas Bundle.

Last Chance list ends January 3, 2023. 

Here is the Carry Forward List as well

If you need any products, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com  

Product List

Joy Of Noel Bundle (English)

Christmas Classics Bundle (English)

Versamark Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Joyful 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Joy Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Loose Holly Gems & Sequins

Metallics Embossing Powders

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Add All to Cart

Joy for Christmas with the Elves

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Joy for Christmas is a cute little card.  The stamp set has 3 simple images which you can step-it up or not.  The choice is yours.  I decided to step this card up.  Read below to see how I did this.

Christmas Card Recipe

Supplies:

Stamps: Jolly Words, Christmas Classics.

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mossy Meadow, VersaMark, Stampin’ Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Parakeet Party, Pool Party, Natural Tones: Light, Medium Light, Color Lifter.

Paper (including measurements)
Cherry Cobbler – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder. 4″ x 2-3/4″
Mossy Meadow – 5-1/4″ x 4″
Basic White- 2-1/2″  x  3-3/4″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ scraps,
Shining Christmas 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper – 5″ x 3-3/4″
Accessories: Metallic Embossing Powders (gold), Festive Pearls (red).  1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (Parakeet Party)

Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles, Paper Snips, Heat Tool.

Basic Supplies ; Paper Trimmer, Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Instructions:
  1. Attach the DSP to the Mossy Meadow panel.
  2. Cut the Cherry Cobbler panel and the Basic White panel with the Deckled Rectangles.  Use the appropriate sized Deckled Dies.
  3. Mask the stamp with a  post-it note to cover the letters, and wreath.  Ink the remainder of the stamp with Tuxedo Black ink.  Remove the Post-it Note and stamp the images on the the Basic White.  Ink the letters with VersaMark and the wreath with Tuxedo Black ink. Separate the letters from the wreath.
  4. Sprinkle the Gold Emboss powder on the letters and heat with Heat Tool. Use Paper Snips and cut out the letters.  Leave a bit of the white border.
  5. Color the wreath with Stampin’ Blends Light & Dark Parakeet Party and the decorations with Dark Cherry Cobbler.  Cut out with Paper Snips, cut out the center as well.
  6. Color the elves: hats, outfits with Dark and Light Cherry Cobbler blends, the faces with Natural Tones: Light, Medium Light and the hat baubles with Daffodil Delight blends.
  7. Color a strip of Pool Party blends below the elves to ground them.
  8. Lay out the letters and wreath and when satisfied with the adhere with dimensionals. Attach to the DSP panel.
  9. Cut a length of the metallic ribbon to go around the the above panel and enough for a bow.
  10. Place a Festive Pearl at the bottom of the wreath so that it looks as if the elf is holding it.  Attach the panel to the Cherry Cobbler card base.
Inside:

On the Basic White panel, add a strip of DSP to the bottom.  Stamp a greeting from the Christmas Classics stamp set in Mossy Meadow.

Need supplies to create this card?  SHOP with Me on my Online Store.

I hope that you enjoy this cute little Joy for Christmas card.

 

For more inspiration, See This Post

Supplies List

Jolly Words Cling Stamp Set (English)

Christmas Classics Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Versamark Pad

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Metallics Embossing Powders

Festive Pearls

Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Deckled Rectangles Dies

Paper Snips

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Add All to Cart

 

 

 

 

Magical Meadow Bundle – Inspiration In Ink

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The Magical Meadow Bundle is the focus for this month Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop.  I hope that you will hop with us and see what the other members of the  group have been inspired with this bundle. See the links below the post.

Magical Meadows Bundle

The Magical Meadow bundle is not necessarily a Christmas card set.  Create and use for any winter event, whether it is a birthday, anniversary, etc.

Magical Meadow Bundle

Recipe for the Monochromatic Card

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Magical Meadow
Inks: VersaMark,Pebbled Path
Paper:
Basic Black – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/4″, Card Base
Pebbled Path – 4″ x 5-1/4″ Cut 2
Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″
Winter Meadow -12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.
Accessories: Linen Thread, 2023-2025 In Color Dots, Stampin’ Emboss Powder (Black)

Tools: Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Timeless Arrangement Dies.
Basic Supplies: Paper Trimmer,Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut card front from Basic Black, score at 4-1/4″, fold and burnish with Bone Folder.
  2. Cut 2 panels from Pebbled Path cs (see above).
  3. Cut DSP from 12″ x 12″ Winter Meadow DSP.
  4. Attach the DSP to the Pebble Path with Stampin’ Seal+, and adhere all to Basic Black card front with Stampin’ Seal+ (I used a panel with the Deer).
  5. Stamp a sentiment on Pebbled Path with VersaMark ink.  Heat emboss with Black Emboss Powder.
  6. Die cut the sentiment with the size appropriate from the Timeless Arrangements Dies.  Loop 12″ of Linen Thread behind the sentiment panel.
  7. Attach the 2 large and 1 small dots from the 2023-2025 In Color Dots to the card front.
Inside Card
  1. Stamp a sentiment and image  on the Basic White Panel.
  2. Adhere to Pebble Path cs and attach to the Basic Black card base.

Now, if you need supplies to create this card or any other card, SHOP WITH ME.

Have questions about this card, you can contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com and I will happily answer them.

It’s time to Hop to the other demonstrators Blogs to see what has inspired them to create.

Blog Hop List

Click on the links to see the blog posts

Karen Beck Gilbert – Canada

 

Robbie Rubala – USA

 

Christy Gridley – USA

 

Deirdre Croal – USA

 

Julie – Golding-Page – Canada

 

Theresa McEntee – USA

 

Product List

Magical Meadow Bundle (English)

Versamark Pad

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Linen Thread

2023–2025 In Color™ Dots

Basics Embossing Powders

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Timeless Arrangements Dies

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Pretty Floral Wedding Card for a Bride & Groom

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Create a pretty floral wedding card with the Translucent Floral Bundle.

I have had a terrible few weeks which has impacted my ability to craft and post on my blog, facebook, etc.  About 6 weeks ago I sprained my knee which has been very painful and prevented me from getting to by crafting space, and yes, I am having withdrawals.  Plus, while all this was happening, my father passed away.  I am slowly getting better with my knee and coming to terms with my father’s death.

I did this card before, all these things happened, so I am  finally getting it posted.

create a Pretty wedding card

Stampin’ Up! released new Designer Series Paper in their OnLine Exclusives. This release was planned for the Fall Sale-a-Bration period, however it was decided not to continue with this promotion.  (SAB will return in January 2024)  It is a floral pattern on one side and plain pattern on the other side.

Pretty Floral Wedding Card

Because it is an Online Exclusive, you will not see it in any catalogue, you must view online.  It will be available until the stock is exhausted.  So it you want this paper and others like it, I suggest that you get it soon.

Wedding Card Recipe

Stamps: Translucent Floral Bundle

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock, Stampin’ Blends Blackberry Bliss (dark)

Papers & Cutting Measurement:
Blackberry Bliss: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″,
Fresh Freesia: 5-1/4″ x  4″,
Basic White: 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″, 5-1/4″ x 4″, scraps for sentiment and Flowers
Delightful Floral 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper -3-3/4″ x 6″ and 1/2″ x 4″

Accessories: Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon. – 8″ cut in half, Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (white)

Tools:
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Translucent Floral Dies, Deckled Circle Dies.

Basic Supplies:
Paper Trimmer,Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Assemble the Card

  1. Cut the Blackberry Bliss cardstock, score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder, Card Base.
  2. Die cut the circle using the Deckled die that measures 3-3/4″ across (inside the edge).
  3. On the circle, stamp the large leaf stamp with Pretty Peacock ink.  Stamp off once to get a lighter colour.
  4. Use the Basic White scraps, and double leaf stamp and Pretty Peacock ink.  Again stamp off.  Stamp the large flower and the smallest flower on Basic White scraps with Blackberry Bliss (stamp off).
  5. Stamp the stem in full-strength Pretty Peacock ink on white circle (see card for placement).
  6. Die cut the 2 flowers and the double leaves.  Stamp the stamen on the large flower with full strength Blackberry Bliss.
  7. With Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blends, colour the ribbon.  Colour both sides. Attach to the back of the circle with Stampin’ Seal+.
  8. Stamp the sentiment on the Basic White scrap and punch with the Banners Pick a Punch.
  9. Attach the flowers to the circle.
  10. Layer and attach the Fresh Freesia to the card base .  Attach the Circle and the sentiment.
  11. Colour the sequins with the Blackberry Bliss Stampin’  Blends and attach 3 to the card front.
  12. On the inside panel, attach the strip of DSP and stamp a sentiment and 2 small flowers.

Pretty Floral Wedding Card

Please contact me to order any products or you can directly order from my ONLINE STORE if you wish to recreate this card with the supplies that I used.  Have questions? Email Me

Product List

Translucent Florals Bundle (English)

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Delightful Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Lost Lagoon ¼" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Frog and Turtle Wedding Card

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The Frog and Turtle Wedding Card was so fun to create.  I was commissioned to create this card as the theme would be frogs and turtle.

Frog and Turtle Wedding card

Wedding Card Recipe:

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Playing in the Rain, So Hoppy Together,

Ink:Boho Blue, Wild Wheat, Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray, Stampin’ Blends: Old Olive Duo, Lemon Lolly Duo, Daffodil Delight, Color Lifter.

Paper (with measurements):
Boho Blue 8-1/2″ x 5: Score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder, scraps for sentiment,
Basic White 2   pieces at 3 x 3/4″5″
Crumb Cake: scraps for Bridge,
Mossy Meadow: Scraps for foliage
Gray Granite: Scraps for Top Hat,
In Color 6″x 6″Designer Series Paper – 5-1/4″ x 4″ and scrap for envelope.

Accessories: Loose Daisy Embellishments, Basic Stampin’ Emboss Powders (White), Boho Blue 3/8″ Textured Ribbon, Lace Trim.

Tools: Blending Brushes, Stampin:Cut & Emboss, Playing in the Rain Dies, Nested Essential Dies, Heat Gun, Snowman Punch , Embossing Essentials.

Basic Supplies: Paper Trimmer,Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

Instructions:
  1. Fold the Boho Blue cs at4 -1/4″ score line.  This is your card base.
  2. On the Basic White panel, using your Blending Brush or Dauber to add Boho Blue ink on the top half.  Leave portions with no ink to form clouds.
  3. On the bottom half of this panel, add Wild Wheat ink with Blending Brush to make the ground.
  4. Stamp the turtle and frog on the Basic White scraps with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
  5. Use the Stampin’ Blends to colour the turtle and the frog.. Fussy cut the frog with your Paper Snips and the turtle with the coordinating dies.
  6. Die cut the fence from Crumb Cake cs and adhere to the panel.
  7. The greenery is cut from Mossy Meadow cs scraps. Edge the greenery with Mossy Meadow ink. Attach to ends of the fence./
  8. Punch the frog’s top hat from Gray Granite cs, use a dauber to texturize with Basic Gray ink.  Attach to the frog’s head.
  9. Attach the the frog and turtle to the front of the bridge with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10. Adhere the Loose Daisy Embellishments to the top of the turtle’s head. Add some to the ground below the frog’s feet.
  11. Attach the image panel to the DSP and adhere the DSP to the card base.
  12. Adhere each end of Lace ribbon to underside of DSP.  Lap the Boho ribbon over the lace trim and attach to the back.  With Multipurpose Liquid Glue, attach the panel to the card base.
  13. Use the Embossing Buddy and rub across the Boho Blue cs scrap. Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark Ink, and heat with Heat Tool.  Cool the embossed panel before die cutting with the smallest die from the Nested Essential Dies
  14. Adhere sentiment to the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensional.
  15. Attach a piece of the DSP to the envelope flap and trim with Paper Snips.frog and turtle wedding cardImportant Information
  16. The So Hoppy Along is not currently available.  However if you save your stamps, it was a Sale-a-Bration item and is found in the January 2019 SAB Brochure.

If you wish to recreate this card, please shop my ONLINE STORE.  Any questions? I will answer them. karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

Split Front Fancy Fold For the Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop

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For you today, I created a split front card fancy fold for you.  This card is also for the monthly Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop.

The Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop is a group of global demonstrators, who like to share with others.  First, thank you for stopping by to see what I created.  You can hop to other blogs if you scroll below and click on the link under my name.  Please also leave some love.

Split Front Card Fancy Fold

For you today, I created a split front card fancy fold for you.  This card is also for the monthly Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop.

The Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop is a group of global demonstrators, who like to share with others.  First, thank you for stopping by to see what I created.  You can hop to other blogs if you scroll below and click on the link under my name.  Please also leave some love. Split Card Fun Fold

Recipe for a Split Fold Card

Stamp set: Earthen Textures, Inked & Tiled.

Inks:  Gray Granite, Moody Mauve.

Papers: Pebbled Path, (11 ” x 4-1/4/28cm x 14.0cm), Basic White (4” x 5-1/4”/1 x 10cm” x 13.5 cm), Gray Granite (scrap For Vase), Earthen Textures Designer Series Paper. (2 @ 1-1/4” x 4”, 1 @ 2-1/4” x 4”, 2 @ 3.5cm x 10cm,1 @ 5.5cm x 10cm).

Accessories: Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio, 3/8 Sheer Ribbon Pack (Bubble Bath 7” 18cm.

Tools: Earthen Textures Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Small Blending Brush

Basic Tools: Paper Trimmer,Bone folder, Paper Snips, Take Your Tool Pick, Stampin’ SEAL+, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Use your Paper Trimmer and cut off 1-1/2” (3.8cm) from the end of Card Base, move the paper over to the 2-1/2” (6.4cm) mark and cut off (becomes center panel). Now move the paper over to the 1-1/2” (3.8cm) mark and score.  This becomes the top flap.
  2. Adhere 1-1/4”(5.7cm) DSP to the flap, the 1-1/4” (5.7cm) DSP to the 1-1/2” (6.4cm) strip and the 2-1/4” (5.7cm) DSP to the 2-1/2(6.4cm) Strip. with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Attach the center panel by laying a line of glue across the top of the panel. *see photo. Align the single strip to the bottom of the card, hold and lay a strip of glue to the bottom of the center panel and attach to the strip. *see photo. Split Front Fun Fold Split Front Fun Fold
  4. Stamp the left hand side of the Basic White panel with the grassy looking stamp. Stamp with Granite Gray ink (stamp off once before stamping on cs.  Choose a sentiment that will fit behind the center panel and not be seen.  Stamp with Moody Mauve ink.Split Front Fun Fold
  5. Die cut the fan foliage in Moody Mauve cs. Sponge Moody Mauve ink on the tips of the fan. Trim off a bit of the stem and attach it to center panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Stamp the scrap of Granite Grey cs with the smaller vase loaded with Pebbled Path ink. Fussy cut with Paper Snips and attach to the center panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Make a Bow with the Bubble Bath ribbon 7” (18cm) and attach with Glue dots below the fan leaf.
  8. Add the white Adhesive Backed Sequins to the card front.
  9. If you wish, decorate the envelope with DSP and/or a stamped image.

Visit the other Inspirations in Ink Blogs. 

You are at Karen Gilbert’ Blog. Thanks for Hopping with us.

Theresa McEntee – USA

Robbie Rubala – USA 

Christy Gridley – USA  

Deirdre Croal – USA

Karen Beck – Canada

 

PRODUCT LIST
Earthen Textures Bundle (English)
Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set (English)
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad
Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Earthen Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack
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Trucking Along Through the Mountains

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Combine the stamp, Trucking Along and the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper to create a fun card.  When I create, my thought process is: how can I turn this into a story.  Well, I did just that with the DSP and the stamp.  This set is so cute, however there are many possibilities with the various stamps to create a lovely card.

Trucking Along
Trucking Along Card Recipe

Supplies

Stamp Set:Trucking Along, Timeless Arrangements

Ink: Wild Wheat, Lemon Lolly, Copper Clay,  VersaMark.

Paper (including cutting Measurements): Night of Navy – 4-1/4″ x 11″, scraps, Basic White 4″ x 5-1/4″, Scraps, Wild Wheat, 4-3/8″ x 4- 3/8″, Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper (Panel with Daisies and Blue Sky), Masterfully Made Designer Series Sheet Paper with the Mountains (Night of Navy , Pretty Peacock.)

Accessories: Silver Threaded Twine, Brights Stampin’ Write Markers: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic Stampin’ Emboss Powder (white), .

Supplies;
Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Trucking Along Builder Punch, Basic Borders dies.

Basic Supplies
Paper Trimmer
Bone folder
Paper Snips
Take Your Tool Pick
Shammy
Sponge Daubers
Stampin’ Seal+
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Clear Blocks

Instructions

  1. Score the card base at 5-1/2″. Burnish with Bone Folder to make a crisp fold.
  2. Attach the panel from the Fresh as a Daisy DSP to the Winter Wheat.
  3. Cut the Masterfully Made DSP to include the a variety of mountains.  Cut along the tops of the mountain. **You may have to cut a single mountain to cover all the DSP.*** Adhere to Wild Wheat cs with Seal+.
  4. Cut a strip of DSP 4-3/8″ x 3/4″.  Ensure the strip has shades of Wild Wheat (Moody Mauve on the  back side. Attach to bottom of DSP with Seal+.
  5. Stamp the truck outline with Wild Wheat ink.  Ink the fill stamp with Lemon Lolly ink.  Stamp the tires with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Stamp a sentiment on the truck door with   Copper Clay ink.  Punch using the Trucking Along Builder Punch. Use the flowers stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers (Daffodil Delight & Old Olive). Stamp on a scrap basic white card stock and fussy cut with Paper Snips.
  6. Create 2 Trees.  Ink the tree outline stamp with Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Marker and the detailed stamp with Old Olive Marker.  Sorry, you will have to fussy cut the trees.  Place the trees one behind the other.  Attach the back tree with Stampin’ Seal+ and the the front tree with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals .
  7. Place the truck on the “road” and attach with Dimensionals.  Adhere the flowers with Glue Dots.
  8.  Snip a length of Silver Threaded Twine, separate the fibers and use 3 or 5 strands and tie a bow. Use Glue Dots to adhere below the truck.
Finish Off the Card
  1. Attach the Basic White card panel to the inside of the card.
  2. Use the die with the jagged edge from the Basic Borders die set and trim the bottom of the Night of Navy card base. Get the die centered with equal distance between the sides of the cardbase.
  3. Stamp a sentiment on Night of Navy cardstock with VersaMark.  Sprinkle with White emboss powder and heat with HEAT TOOL.  Trim, so that there is only a narrow border.  Cut between some of the words. Attach to the Basic White panel.
Download and print the tutorial

Please Note: The Trucking Along builder Punch is due to be in the Warehouse around October 12th.  Currently, the stamp is unavailable.  I wouldn’t take a chance waiting so you can purchase the bundle.  Get the stamp and you won’t be  sorry.

I hope that you have enjoyed the tutorial.  You can find all the supplies at my ONLINE STORE

You can also, click on the images below to see the products that I used

If you have any questions, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

Product List

Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

Versamark Pad

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Silver Threaded Twine

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

Basics Embossing Powders

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Basic Borders Dies

Trucking Along Builder Punch

Add All to Cart

Sitting on the Porch in the Summer time

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  1. Cut Basic White card base and burnish the 4-1/4″ fold with Bone folder.
  2. Emboss the basic white panel with the Exposed Brick 3 D Emboss Folder Attach on the right hand side to the Misty Moonlight
  3. Attach the DSP to the left side of the Misty Moonlight panel
  4. Use the 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ Basic White cs and stamp:
    • Stamp bird & clouds with Smokey Slate ink. Color bird with Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend
    • Use Pecan Pie ink to ink the  rocker stamp.
    • Stamp the rug with Balmy Blue Ink.
    • Stamp the basket & leaves with the Black Memento ink and colour with Pecan Pie and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.
    • Die cut the various elements with the matching Lazy Day Dies. Die cut the fence from Whisper White and the foliage from the Garden Green cs.
    • Die cut the fence from Basic White cs.  Cut one end off so that fits the white background panel.
  5. Die cut the Boho Blue cs with the 2nd and 3rd largest dies. Nest the smaller die inside the larger die. This becomes the frame.
  6. With the Basic White panel (cut with the corner dies), use the Mini Blending brush and the Balmy Blue ink to do a color wash. Stamp the rug with the Balmy Blue ink.
  7. Stamp the sentiment on Basic White cs with Misty Moonlight ink and die cut with the label die.
Assemble card
  1. Before attaching the frame, attach the clouds, bird, fence and leaves to the image panel.
  2. Tie a length of Boho Blue Jute Twine around the card front, and tie a blow off to the side.
  3. Attach the Boho Blue frame to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  4. Die cut the towel from DSP and attach to the rocking chair arm.
  5. Attach the Rocking Chair to the frame in the bottom right hand corner, and attach the basket to the left bottom hand side.
  6. Attach the sentiment to the bottom right of card.
  7. Stamp an additional sentiment on the inside Basic White panel and layer a 1/2″ strip of DSP to the bottom.
  8. Decorate your envelope if you wish.

Sitting on the porch

 If you have any questions, please reach out to me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com If you need supplies to create this card, SHOP with ME

I hope you enjoyed this sitting on the porch card and will make one for yourself an or for someone else.

 

Product List

Lazy Days Bundle
Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers
Brights Stampin' Write Markers
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim
Lazy Days Dies
Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder
Mini Glue Dots
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Sitting on the porch in the summer time is a  great time of year.  School is finished, people are planning vacations, there are backyard barbeques and the sounds of kid playing outside. I know that not everyone is celebrating summer.  You have to be living in the northern hemisphere.  But right now, we are experiencing the hottest weather ever.  There are forest fires, and drought seems to be closing in. There are many  people around the Kamloops region who have been evacuated and I am sure there will be more.  I think about them and wish the families, their pets and livestock well.  But if you do get to experience the art of sitting on the porch and day dreaming away the day, then you are in a good place.

Lazy Hazy Days There are 10 cute sentiments with this stamp set and I am sure that you will find one which is suitable.  You can also combine the various sentiments to make many more

Sitting on the Porch Card Recipe

SUPPLIES

Stamps:   Lazy Days.

Ink: Boho Blue, Balmy Blue, Smokey Slate,  Misty Moonlight, Stampin’ Blends: Balmy Blue, Stampin’ Write Markers: Pecan Pie, Granny Apple Green,

Paper: ‘(with ,measurements Basic White:-8-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ scored at 4-1/4″, burnish with Bone Folder, 5″ x 2″, 4-1/4″X 4-1/4″, and 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ Misty Moonlight – 4″ x 5-1/4″ Boho Blue – 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ Garden Green: Scraps Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper  2-1/4″ x 5″

Accessories: 2023-2025 Jute Twine cut a piece – 20 “, Lazy Days Dies, Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Exposed Brick 3 D Emboss Folder Mini  Blending Brushes Basic Supplies Paper Trimmer Bone folder Paper Snips Take Your Tool Pick Shammy Clear Blocks: A, B, C, J, H Stampin’ Seal/Seal+ Multipurpose Liquid Glue Stampin’ Dimensionals Mini Glue Dots

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut Basic White card base and burnish the 4-1/4″ fold with Bone folder.
  2. Emboss the basic white panel with the Exposed Brick 3 D Emboss Folder Attach on the right hand side to the Misty Moonlight
  3. Attach the DSP to the left side of the Misty Moonlight panel
  4. Use the 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ Basic White cs and stamp:
    • Stamp bird & clouds with Smokey Slate ink. Color bird with Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend
    • Use Pecan Pie ink to ink the  rocker stamp.
    • Stamp the rug with Balmy Blue Ink.
    • Stamp the basket & leaves with the Black Memento ink and colour with Pecan Pie and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.
    • Die cut the various elements with the matching Lazy Day Dies. Die cut the fence from Whisper White and the foliage from the Garden Green cs.
    • Die cut the fence from Basic White cs.  Cut one end off so that fits the white background panel.
  5. Die cut the Boho Blue cs with the 2nd and 3rd largest dies. Nest the smaller die inside the larger die. This becomes the frame.
  6. With the Basic White panel (cut with the corner dies), use the Mini Blending brush and the Balmy Blue ink to do a color wash. Stamp the rug with the Balmy Blue ink.
  7. Stamp the sentiment on Basic White cs with Misty Moonlight ink and die cut with the label die.
Assemble card
  1. Before attaching the frame, attach the clouds, bird, fence and leaves to the image panel.
  2. Tie a length of Boho Blue Jute Twine around the card front, and tie a blow off to the side.
  3. Attach the Boho Blue frame to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  4. Die cut the towel from DSP and attach to the rocking chair arm.
  5. Attach the Rocking Chair to the frame in the bottom right hand corner, and attach the basket to the left bottom hand side.
  6. Attach the sentiment to the bottom right of card.
  7. Stamp an additional sentiment on the inside Basic White panel and layer a 1/2″ strip of DSP to the bottom.
  8. Decorate your envelope if you wish.

Sitting on the porch

 If you have any questions, please reach out to me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com If you need supplies to create this card, SHOP with ME

I hope you enjoyed this sitting on the porch card and will make one for yourself an or for someone else.

 

Product List

Lazy Days Bundle
Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers
Brights Stampin' Write Markers
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim
Lazy Days Dies
Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder
Mini Glue Dots
Add All to Cart

Inked and Tiled Bundle for the Inspiration in Ink July Blog Hop

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The Inked and Tiled bundle comes with the stamp set and 2 punches.  In addition to the bundle, you can  purchase the Lost Lagoon Ribbon and  Designer Series Paper.  You can use one item code (161207) to order the entire suite.

Once again, it’s the monthly Blog Hop with the Inspirations in Ink bloggers.  This is a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators around the globe who love to create, give you tips and demonstrate techniques.  So join us by clicking on the links at the end of this post and see what everyone is up to.

Inked and Tiled Bundle

Inked and Tiled Bundle“Just a Note” Card Recipe

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Inked & Tiled.

Ink: Lost Lagoon. Stampin’ Write Markers: Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon.

Paper: Petal Pink (card base) 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ burnish with Bone Folder, Lost Lagoon 4″ x 5-1/4″, Basic White: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, 4″ X 5-1/4″ {Inside Panel), 4-3/4″ x 5″
Inked Botanical 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, 3″ X 3″. 1/2 x 4″

Accessories: Lost Lagoon Ribbon – 7″ and 4″, Tinsel Gems Three Pack, Stylish Shapes Dies

Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Basic Supplies
Paper Trimmer
Bone folder
Paper Snips
Take Your Tool Pick
Shammy

Stampin’ Seal/Seal+
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Inked and Tiled Bundle

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Fold Base Card in half along score line and burnish with Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere DSP to Lost Lagoon Cardstock with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Attach each end of 7” (18cm) ribbon to the back of the Lost Lagoon Cardstock with Seal+.
  4. Cut 4” (10cm) of ribbon. Tie a faux bow around the length of ribbon below where the circles will be placed. Trim ribbon ends.
  5. Die cut DSP with Largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  6. Die cut Basic White cardstock with the 3rd largest circle from the Essential Shapes Dies
  7. Colour the flower with the Petal Pink Stampin’ Write Marker. Colour the leaves with the Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Marker. Huff on the stamp to moisten the ink and stamp on the Basic White circle.
  8. Stamp the tiny flowers in Petal Pink ink in various places on the Basic White circle.
  9. Attach the Basic White circle to the DSP circle with Seal+. Attach to card front with Dimensionals.
  10. Stamp the sentiment on the scrap of Basic White with Lost Lagoon ink. Die cut with the small flag die. Attach to the card front just over the circle.
  11. Attach the strip of DSP to the bottom of the inside panel and stamp the small flower in Lost Lagoon ink. Stamp an additional sentiment if you wish.
  12. If you wish, decorate the envelope with DSP and/or a stamped image.

Please join us in the Blog Hop to see the amazing creations from other demonstrators. The Inked and Tiled Bundle coordinates with many other products in the catalogue and online,

Click on the links below to visit the other blogs in the hop. I hope that you  have enjoyed the blog hopw

If you  have any questions, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com.

Blog Hop Links 

Karen Beck – Canada
Theresa McEntee – USA
Rebecca Nutley – Australia
Robbie Rubala – USA
Vicky Wright – Australia
Christy Gridley – USA
Deirdre Croal – USA

Thanks for hopping along with us. Please leave some love for all of us.

 

 

Zesty Birthday Card with Buckle Closure

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 .Create a zesty Birthday Card and add a Buckle Closure—Looks harder than it is.

Zesty Birthday card

Zesty Card Recipe

Stamps Set: Sweet Citrus

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, VersaMark.

Paper: Basic White – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 2-1/8″ and   6-1/2″ and burnish with Bone Folder, 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, Lemon Lime Twist – Cut 2 @ 2″ x 5-1/4″  scraps for flowers and sentiment, Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper –  -Cut 2@ 1-7/8″ x 6-1/8″, for inside panel cut 1 Lemon Lime Twist DSP  @4″ x 5-1/4″

Accessories: Opaque Ovals, Basic Stampin’ Emboss Powder (White).

Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sweet Citrus Hybrid  Dies and Embossing Folder.

Basic Supplies
Paper Trimmer
Bone folder
Paper Snips
Take Your Tool Pick
Shammy

Stampin’ Seal/Seal+
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Instructions

  1. On a piece of Basic White cs, stamp the fruit with Lemon Lolly ink, stamp a second set of fruit with Lemon Lime Twist. Use Filtry Flamingo &  Lemon Lolly inks and stamp flowers on Basic White scraps, Stamp the centers of flowers with Daffodil Delight ink. Use the Lemon Lime Twist ink and stamp 3 sets of leaves
  2. Die cut both sets of fruit with the Sweetest Dies.
  3. Lay the fruit pieces in the Embossing Fold and run through Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
  4. Arrange the Lemon Lime Twist fruit,  the Lemon Lolly fruit, flowers and leaves on the Lemon Lime Twist panel.  Attach the pieces with a combination of Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, and Dimensionals.

Zesty Birthday card

5. Attach the 2 pieces of Lemon Lime Twist to the front panels and the dsp panels to the Lemon Lime Twist cs. 

6.Before attaching the closure flaps, emboss them with the Sweet Citrus Embossing Folder. Click this LINK. for the video explaining how to create this Buckle Closure.

7.Stamp a sentiment on the scrap of Lemon Lime Twist with VersaMark ink.  Sprinkle with White Embossing Powder and use the Heat Tool.  Cut the sentiment in half and attach to front of card.

Decorate the Buckle Tabs with the left over fruit that you stamped, die cut and embossed.

Do you know someone that would enjoy a zesty Birthday Card? 

See the product list below, click on any of the images and you will be taken to my ONLINE STORE

 

Zesty Birthday Card

How to create the Buckle Closure

***Note*** The cutting measurement for triming the buckles are incorrect in the video.   Cut the large one at 3″ and the smaller one at 3-1/2″

Click this LINK. for the video explaining how to create this Buckle Fold.

Product Supplies

Product List
Sweet Citrus Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[160641]
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[147145]
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
[161666]
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147052]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144245]
Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161449]
Opaque Ovals
[161622]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder
[160644]
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
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Focus on the Cheerful Daisies Bundle and the Coordinating DSP

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Cheerful Daisies

Focus on the Cheerful Daisies bundle is the theme this month.  And with that focus comes the Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop.

We would really appreciate it if you were to hop along with us.

This stamp & die set when used together or separately has so many possibilities.  I cannot seem to use it  enough.

Focus on the Cheerful Daisies Bundle

Encouragement Card Recipe

Stamp sets:
Cheerful Daisies.
Timeless Arrangements.

Inks:
Copper Clay
Crushed Curry

Paper with measurements:
Basic White
4” x 5-1/4”
Pretty Peacock 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored @ 4 ¼”
4-1/4” x 2-5/8”
Scraps for twigs.
Lemon Lolly
4-1/4” x 3-1/2”
Scraps for twigs and sentiment
Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper
4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
4-1/8” x 2-1/2”
Accessories
Adhesive Backed Solid Gems

Tools
Sponge Daubers
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Cheerful Daisies Dies
Basic Supplies
Paper Trimmer
Bone folder
Paper Snips
Take Your Tool Pick
Shammy

Stampin’ Seal/Seal+
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Instructions

  1. Fold Base Card in half along score line prior to burnishing with Bone Folder.
  2. Use a piece of the plain Copper Clay DSP and attach to Card Base.
  3. Cut a piece of the flowered DSP and attach it to the smaller Pretty Peacock panel. Attach this panel to the the DSP.
  4. Die cut the joined daisy from Lemon Lolly cs. Cut the leaves off and save for another project, separate the remaining daisies. Cut 1 twig from Lemon Lolly.
  5. Use Crushed Curry ink and Sponge Dauber to apply ink to the daisy petals.
  6. Die cut the daisy inserts from Basic White cs. Attach to the Lemon Lolly daisies.
  7. Die cut 2 small daisy centers and large one from Basic White. Use Sponge Dauber and Copper Clay ink to apply to centers. Leave some white space and fill that with Crushed Curry ink. Adhere to the white dailies with Glue Dots.
  8. Arrange and attach the 2 smaller daisies and twigs with Seal, Seal + or Multipurpose Liquid Blue as per the photo below. Attach the large daisy with Dimensionals.
  9. Stamp a sentiment from the Timeless Arrange stamp set on Lemon Lolly. Die cut with the appropriately sized label die.  Attach to card front and attach 3 Adhesive Backed Solid Gems.
  10. On the Basic White panel for the inside, place a DSP strip to the righthand side.
  11. Stamp a sentiment on the inside of the card panel.

Cheerful Daisies Bundle

I hope you have enjoyed this focus on the Cheerful Daisies Bundle.  If you have any questions, please contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com  and I will get back to you with an answer. Below is list of demonstrators who are taking part in this blog hop.  Please hop along with us to see the various card designs.

Just click on the hyperlinks below and you will be taken to the other blogs.

Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop.

Blog Roll

Deirdre Croal – USA

 

Julie Golding-Page – Canada

 

Karen Beck – Canada

 

Theresa McEntee – USA

 

Rebecca Nutley – Australia

 

Robbie Rubala – USA

 

Christy Gridley – USA

Product List

Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Adhesive Backed Solid Gems

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Cheerful Daisies Dies

Sponge Daubers

Add All to Cart

 

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Masterfully Made Suite- Demonstrator Training Blog Hop June 2023

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Demonstrator Training Blog Hop

 

 

Gorgeously Made Suite

The Demonstrator Training Blog Hop, is a monthly event, where many International Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators submit their blogs so that others can see what it is we do, love & share

The theme for the Blog Hop is “Thank You”.  Sometimes we don’t say thank you enough, so this is a good way to get the words out.

I invite you to hop along with the rest of us.  You will find the list of blog hop participants at the end of this post.  When you hop, please leave them a comment to inspire them.

Thank You Card Recipe

Stamps: Gorgeously Made

Ink:VersaMark, Pretty Peacock.

Paper (including measurements):
Pretty Peacock – 4-1/4″ x 11″ Score at 5-1/2″ burnish fold with Bone Folder,  4″ x 3-1/4″ ( for greenery) scrap for sentiment.
Lost Lagoon – 4″ x 5-1/4″
Crushed Curry – 4″ x 3″
Basic White: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Masterfully Made DSP: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/4″

Accessories:
Gorgeously Made Dies, Linen Thread, Adhesive Backed Sequins, Basics Emboss Powder (White), Basics Emboss Folders.

Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit.

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Clear Blocks  -C, E, G.
Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

Masterfully Made Suite

Instructions

  1. Cut card base, score at 5-1/2″ and burnish with Bone Folder
  2. Use the Hashtag Emboss Folder and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss to  emboss the Lost Lagoon CS panel.
  3. Attach to card base with adhesive of your choice.
  4. Use the notched die to die cut on the ends of the designer series pape and the other end with the die that appears to tear the paper.
  5. Attach to the embossed Lost Lagoon panel on the diagonal.
  6. Die cut the open leaf with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine on Crushed Curry cs.
  7. Die cut the closed leaves with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine on Pretty Peacock cs.
  8. Attach the Pretty Peacock leaves to DSP and ahe Crushed Curry open leaves over the Pretty Peacock leaves.
  9. Die cut the Pretty Peacock scrap with the sentiment die. Swipe the embossing buddy across the cs and stamp the sentiment with Versamark.  Sprinkle White Emboss Powder over sentiment and hold with Tweezers and heat with Heat Tool.
  10. Attach over the bottom stems with Dimensionals.   Tie a bow with the Linen Thread and attach with Mini Glue Dots below the sentiment.

Inside Card Panel

  1.  Decorate the Basic White panel with a strip of DSP down the right hand side.
  2. Stamp the closed leaves on the left hand side with Pretty Peacock ink.
  3. Stamp a sentiment if you wish.

 

Masterfully Made Suite

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Product List

Gorgeously Made Bundle (English)

Gorgeously Made Cling Stamp Set (English)

Versamark Pad

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Gorgeously Made Dies

Linen Thread

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

Basics Embossing Powders

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

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Timeless Arrangements Bundle – Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop

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The Timeless Arrangements Bundle is the featured bundle for this month Inspirations in Ink Blog Hop,  We are a group of International Stampin’ Up! demonstrators that like to share what we create to give others ideas.

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Timeless Arrangements Bundle

 

Timeless Arrangements Bundle

Not only is the stamp set the focus of this card, it also uses one of the 2023-2025 In Colours – Moody Mauve.  The one thing I really like about Stamin’ Up! is the coordination of its products, like cardstock, inks, embellishments and designer series paper.

Timeless Arrangements Recipe

Stamps: Timeless Arrangements

Inks: Moody Mauve. Moody Mauve Blends

Paper:
Basic White: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder, 2@ 4″ x 5-1/4″ , Scraps for leaves and sentiment.
Vellum: scraps.
Embellishments: Moody Mauve 3/8″ Woven Ribbon – 8″

Tools:
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Timeless Arrangements Dies, Blending Brushes. Blender  Pen.

Basic Supplies:
Bone Folder
Stampin’ Seal+
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Clear Blocks  -A B, C, G.
Simply Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner (153648)
Grid Paper or Small Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer

Instructions:

  1. Use the dies to cut the leaves with the bases attached – 2 from Basic White scraps, 1 from Vellum.
  2. Stamp 2 single leaves from scraps of Basic White. Die cut with matching dies.  Colour the leaves with Moody Mauve ink and a Blender Pen.
  3. Color the leaves/flowers cut from the Vellum with a Moody Mauve Blends.
  4. Cut a frame for the sentiment.  Use the largest one.  Stamp a sentiment on the frame with Moody Mauve ink.
  5. Attach the leaves to the frame on an angle. See image below.
  6. Use a Blending Brush & Moody Mauve ink and swirl the color in the center of the Basic White panel.  TIP: Remember to swirl the brush on the piece of scrap paper to get rid of some ink.  You can always go back and add more ink, but you can’t take the ink away.
  7. Fold the ribbon in half and attach the two halves together with Seal+ Adhesive.  Attach over the ink on the Basic White  panel with Seal+, trim the ribbon ends.
  8. Arrange the leaves and flowers on a diagonal behind the sentiment panel. Attach over the ribbon with Seal+.
    Timeless Arrangements Bundle
  9. On the second Basic White panel, stamp another sentiment in Moody Mauve ink.  Add other decorations if you wish.Timeless Arrangement Bundle
  10. Decorate envelope if you wish.

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Robbie Rubala – USA

 

Product List

Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)

Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad

Moody Mauve Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Moody Mauve 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Blending Brushes

Blender Pens

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