Connect Craft & Collect – Celebrate with Extra Rewards

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Connect craft & collect with a party for friends, family, coworkers and anyone else who is interested in paper crafting.

What is this about? It’s about connecting with others and sharing our love of crafting.  Now when you connect and craft, you can also collect the rewards!!

From 4 May–14 June 2021, qualifying orders will receive generous Stampin’ Rewards PLUS additional rewards! Hosts can earn Stampin’ Rewards based on order totals for an entire party. Stampin’ Rewards are available to those who place individual orders that meet the order totals shown here.

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Meet the qualifying threshold for rewards, and you are eligible to use the rewards available on pages 170, 171. You can choose from Designer series paper and 3 different stamp stamps.  (see the photo below.)

You can order singly or have a party.  We are still in a position to not be able to gather in person, but we sure can do it over ZOOM. I can facilitate the party for you so that there is no anxiety if you have never hosted a Zoom meeting.

Check out these cards made using the Host Products.

connect craft collect

Host Rewards

See my calendar HERE for available date.  If you have questions, please contact me karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

3 Mothers Day Verses to Use In Your Mother’s Day Card

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3 Mother’s Day Verses to use in your card to your Mom.  Unfortunately, my mother passed away in November 2020.  She was always very appreciative of the cards that I gave her.  I am sure that she has them all.

I did make 2 cards because I have a DD and DDL to give them to, and used the new Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch stamp set.

Further down this post you will find 3 Mother’s Day verses that you may want to use in your cards.

3 Mothers Day Verses

Mothers Day Card Recipe

Stamps: Pansy Patch, Itty Bitty Greetings, Peaceful Moments

Ink; Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen, Basic White (Thick), Basic White, Soft Succulent, Bumble Bee, Pale Papaya.

Paper: including measurements Thick Basic White (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″  and  burnished with a Bone Folder), Basic White 3-1/2″ x 4-5/8″ , 4-1/4″ 3-1/4″ and scraps for for flowers, leaves and sentiment), Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper (5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″)

Accessories: Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine, Pansy Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Lovely Labels Pick A Punch, Blender Brushes, Bumblebee Trinkets.

How to Create This Card

  • Use the Stampin’ Emboss & Cut machine and the Stitched So Sweetly Die which fits the smaller basic white panel, to cut the paper.  Use a Blending Brush and Pale Papaya ink, and add ink to panel.
  • On a piece of Basic White, stamp the pansies, leaves, small flower and die cut.  See the video below.
  • Attach the  DSP to the card base, the plain Basic White to the DSP and the stitched Basic White panel.
  • Arrange the pansies and leaves on the sponged panel.  When you are happy with the arrangement, attach the flowers and leaves to the panel.
  • Stamp the sentiment on Basic White. Use the punch to punch the sentiment.  Punch another slightly larger from Evening Evergreen paper.  Attach the two pieces together and use Dimensionals to attach to front of card.
  • Attach the bumble bee with a Glue Dot.

Here are the 3 verses for your Mother’s Day cards.  I hope you enjoy what it is that I have chosen for you.

Beautiful Verse

Funny

Mothers Day Verse

Special for a Deceased Mother

L3 verses for mother's day

Happy Mother’s Day Mom, I love you.

See a video showing casing the stamps & dies from the Pansy Patch Bundle. 

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Pansy Petals Suite Creates A Wonderful Colorful Garden Attracts the Bumblebees

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The Pansy Petals Suite creates a wonderful colorful garden, which will attract the bumblebees. Bumblebees are endangered due to various predators and diseases, so if there is anything we can do to help them out, then we need to.  Bees are hard workers as they go about pollenating our food and flowers.

 

Petal Pansy Suite

This suite comes with beautiful designer series paper which has various shades of the 2021-2023 In Colors, such as Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink. and Soft Succulent. As well there are matching dies to cut the images, and you can also use the dies to build pieces of the pansies so that you can create your own as I did here.

Pansy Petals Suite

Pansy Petals Cart Recipe

Stamps: Pansy Patch, Itty Bitty Greetings.

Ink: Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen.

Paper: Thick Basic White (5-1/2″ x 11″ scored at 4–1/4″, scraps for flower and sentiment), Soft Succulent (3-1/2″ x 5″, scraps for leaves), Scraps of Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Bumble Bee,  Evening Evergreen, for flower pieces, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper (4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″).

Accessories:  Stampin Emboss & Cut Machine, Pansy Dies, Ornate Layers Dies, Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backs Sequins, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Banners Pick a Punch..

Create The Pansy Flower and Leaves

  • Cut 2 edges and the middle part  from the Blackberry Bliss.  Cut 2 petals  and the smaller edging from Fresh Freesia, the smaller petals from Basic White, the center of the flower from Bumble Bee.
  • Cut the upper part leaves from the Evening Evergreen, and the large leaves from Soft Succulent.
  • For the accent flower, cut the stem and flower bottom from Evening Evergreen, and the under portion from Blackberry Bliss  and the contrast from Fresh Freesia.

See the video, it shows you how to stamp the pansies  in this post 

 

Build the Card

Pansy Petals Suite

  • Layer the Blackberry Bliss on the 2 larger petals and the smaller Fresh Freesia Edge on the white petals.  Sponge Fresh Freesia on the white petals to bring out the embossed lines.
  • Attach the larger petals to the back of the smaller petals…over lap the petals a smidge.
  • Glue the Blackberry Bliss middle part of the flower to the white petals and attach the yellow center. Attach the darker green to the lighter green and glue under the pansy.
  • Adhere the Fresh Freesia bud to the Blackberry Bliss and attach to the stem.

 

Finish the Card

  • Attach the DSP to the Basic White Card Base.
  • Die cut the Soft Succulent cardstock with the scroll die from the Ornate Layers Die. and attach to DSP.
  • Layer the Fresh Freesia ribbon in loops on the die cut panel.
  • Attach the leaves and the smaller flower to the pansy.  Layer the pansy on the ribbon with Dimensionals.
  • Stamp the sentiment on Basic White cardstock , and punch with Banners Pick a Punch.  Layer on a larger piece of Evening Evergreen punched with the Banners Pick a Punch.
  • Your card is now good to go.
  • If you wish  stamp the inside of the card and  stamp on the envelope.

pansy petals

Your  card is now good to go.

To see another card which have the stamped pansies.

To order any of the products used in this card. SHOP WITH ME  or if you prefer for me to order for you, drop me an email with your items.  EMAIL ME

 

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New Catalogue New Colors New Products for 2021 Stampin Up-

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New catalogue, new colors, new products 2021 Stampin Up!  What’s on your Wish List. It’s that time of year , when we welcome and celebrate the new 2021-2022 Stampin Up Annual Catalogue.

New Products New Colours

So what is in store for us?

Well, to start with, there are the 5 new 2021-2023 In Colors and they are beautiful.  The colours are:

  • Fresh Freesia
  • Polished Pin;
  • Everything Evergreen
  • Soft  Succulent
  • Pale Papaya

And the best part is the coordinating products that go with these colors.

  • Cardstock
  • Designer Series Papers
  • Embellishments
  • Ribbon
  • Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Blends. Ink Pads, Ink Refills.
  • Along with Specialty Basic to coordinate your many projects.

New Catalogue New Colors

What will be your favorite color this year? Actually, I think I may have 2: Fresh Freesia and Soft Succulent.  But, you know, the others will grow on me the more that I use them.

Show Casing The In Colors

Stamps: Hand-Penned Petals.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pin, Pale Papaya, Everything Evergreen, Soft Succulent.

Paper: Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes.

Accessories: Stampin’ Blends: Polished Pink, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Everything Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Blending Brushes, Water Brushes, Pearl Jewels, 2021-2023 In Color Open Weave Ribbon.

These cards are very easy from start to finish.  What makes them even easier are the Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes.  Have you ever tried these?  You need to because in not time you have a beautiful card.

Stamp the images with Tuxedo Black ink.  The foliage is coloured using the Stampin’ Blends,  the Water Brushes and ink pads and stamps inked with color.  This stamp set is a Photopolymar, so lining up the detailed stamps is easy.

The background for the image is sponged with a Blending Brush and one of the In Colours before stamping the images.

The sentiment is stamped with Everything Evergreen ink, and finally In Color bows are tied and attached to the front of the card.

So, now is the time to start making up your Wish List. What will you  think of the new catalogue new colors.  The catalogue goes live May 4th.  While we cannot order today, you can always send me an email with your wish list.

new catalogue new colors

One last thing before I go, the Last Chance list is still available, But, it all goes away at 11:59 MT. Check out the products and SHOP WITH ME.

Triangle Fun Fold Card Uses Last Chance Items – Snail Mail Suite

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The Triangle Fun Fold Card is something new or at least new to me ,to stretch your creativity and it’s not hard to do.  Actually, the fun fold can save you some time as you will cut and score 2 cards at the same time.  The Snail Mail Suite is so sweet, ok, pun intended, and it is suitable to big and little people, and older or younger people.  You will notice I didn’t write old people.  So many of our elders are young and heart and would love a card like this one. There is only 1 little tricky bit but I will get to that further on down  –  nothing to worry about, you can do it.

Triangle Fund Fold Card

Snail Mail Card Recipe

Supplies

Stamp Sets: Snailed It.

Inks: Memento Black Tuxedo, Pool Party

Paper: Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Real Red,  Snail Mail Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut Emboss Folder, Snail Dies, Layering Circle Dies, Stampin Blends: Dark Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake Duo, Light Real Red, Bronze, Light Seafoam, Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch, Resin Hearts.

Cutting Measurements

Basic White: – 8-1/2″ x 11″, 3″ x 3″,, Scrap.

Bermuda Bay: 4″ x 5-1/4″, 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.

Real Red: 4″ x 5-1/4″

Snail Mail Designer Series Paper: 4: x 5-1/4″. Use two different patterns.  Make sure that one or both pattern patterns are suitable to be turned in any direction and will still work.  A one-way pattern. will result in one panel being upside down.

Card Assembly

  • You will have enough material to make 2 cards.
  • Score the 8-1/2″ x11″ cardstock at 5-1/2″, on the 11″ side, turn and score at 4-1/4″, as per sketch.

Triangle fun fold

Triangle Fun Fold

 

  • Line up the cardstock in the cutter with one corner in the top cutter groove and the opposite corner in bottom cutter groove.  You will need to wiggle the paper so that the dot at the center where the 2 score lines intersect.  Now, cut the cardstock.  You will likely have to use a pair of scissors to finish cutting to the corners.
  • Fold and burnish the score line at the 4-1/4″.

triangle fun fold

  • Prepare the panels for the triangle card base. Cut the designer series paper and the cardstock panel , corner -to-corner.  If you are using a pattern paper with a design going up or down, you are going to have to have 2 pieces of designer series paper and/or cardstock. 
  • If you don’t want to worry about the pattern direction, use a pattern that is not directional.

Triangle Fun Fold

  • Now it’s times to create the art image.
  • Stamp the snail or other image on the Basic White and die cut with Layering Circle Dies.  Cut a scalloped circle 2 sizes larger from the Real Red card stock.
  • Use the Stampin’ Blends to colour the snail.  You can also use the Stampin’ Write Markers or the Pencil Crayons and the Blender Brush or ink and the water brushes.  The choice is yours.
  •  Attach the small circle and the large circle with Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue or Stampin’ Seal.  
  • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the art image to the card front. Put the dimensionals on the left-hand side of the circle.  This prevents the circles being attached the right  triangle.
  • Attach several hearts from the Resin Hearts embellishment to the card front and finish the inside with a sentiment or another strip of Designer Series Paper.
  • You can stamp a sentiment on Basic White cardstock and punch with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch.  

So, there you have it, a triangle fun fold card created using Last Chance Products.  

Have a Wish List, or you might like to try stamping and creating, use the Shop with Me link to go to my On-Line Store. 

 

Product List

Snailed It Bundle
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Snail Mail Designer Series Paper
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Snail Dies
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker
Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch
Resin Hearts Embellishment
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Add All to Cart

Say Good-Bye to Some of Our Favorite Products – It’s Good & Bad News

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Say Good-Bye to some of our favourite Stampin’ Up! products.  Yes, there is good and there is bad about this statement. 

Last Chance Products

The bad is that some of our most favourites will be gone as well.   .  Here are some of the ones that I consider  my go-tos

  • Beauty Abound stamp & matching dies,
  • Stitched Shapes Dies,
  • Well Said Stamps & Dies,
  • Zany Zebras. 
  • All the 2019-2021 In Colours and their coordinating cardstock, inks, ink refills and embellishments are on the chopping block. These are just a sample of the products that are leaving. 
  • All the Designer Series Papers will be gone, except for the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.

The list goes on and on.  So, over the next several weeks, I will be posting projects which use these products.  There  will also be a link to the discontinued list, as items sell out and they won’t be restocked.  …

So, as the saying goes “don’t be disappointed” and have to say Good-bye… The Last Chance List will be available to download and print out at the bottom of this post.  Stampin’ Up! will not  be updating the list when products sell out.  You can go to my ONLINE Store to see whether the product you want to order is still available.  

Product Focus – Pretty Perennials Stamp and the Perennial Petal Dies.  

Last Chance

Pretty Perennials is a bundle, and you save 10% on the individual purchase price.  As this product is in the Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalogue, it does not retired until June 30, 2021.  That is still 3 months away. – Don’t say “Good-Bye“

Pretty Perennials Card 

Stamp Set: Pretty Perennials.

Ink: Blushing Bride, Bumble Bee, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, Versa Mark. 

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Bumble Bee, Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper. 

Accessories: Stampin ‘Emboss & Cut Machine, Perennial Petals Dies, Sweetly Stitched Dies, Detailed Trio Punch, Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon, Opal Rounds, Treasured Tags Pick a Punch, Stampin’ White Emboss Powder, Heat Tool.. 

Cutting Measurements 

  • Blackberry Bliss: – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, score at 4-1 /4″, fold and burnish with Bone Folder3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
  • Basic White: 4″ x 5-1/4″, inside panel – 4-” x 5-1/4″ scraps for sentiment, flowers
  • Blushing Bride: scraps for flower
  • Bumble Bee: scraps for flower.
  • Old Olive: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ 
  • Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon 8-1/2″   

 

Create the Card  

  1. Layer the Basic White cs on the card base, and layer the Designer Series Paper on the Basic White.
  2. Stamp the large flower with Blushing Bride ink and 2 smaller flowers with Bumble Bee ink.  Die cut with the matching dies.  Die cut the  the flower outlines – large in Blushing Bride cs and 2 smaller i Bumble Bee cs.  Attach these pieces to the corresponding flowers.
  3. Stamp 2 small leaves on Old Olive scraps with Old Olive ink and die cut with matching dies,  Die cut the 2 lacey leaves from Old Olive card stock.
  4. Die cut the Blackberry Bliss cs with the 2nd largest dies from the Sweetly Stitched dies. Punch 2 holes in either end with the Detailed Trio Punch.  Stamp the “happy” with VersaMark and heat emboss with Stampin’ White Emboss Powder.  Use the Heat Tool  to melt the embossing powder.
  5. Thread the ribbon through the 2 holes, leaving a length to tie a bow on the the side of Blackberry Bliss panel. Secure the end at the back of the designer series paper. Attach the other end of the ribbon to the back of the designer series paper. Tie the bow.
  6. Layer the Designer Series Paper on the Basic White panel..

 

Final Steps and You’re Done

  1. Arrange the flowers and the leaves on the top left hand corner of the card.  When you are satisfied with the arrangement secure with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  2. Stamp the “birthday” on a strip of Basic White – 3/8″ x 4″. Punch each end with the Treasured Tags Pick a Punch and attach to bottom right of the Blackberry Bliss panel. Place 3 Opal Rounds on the panel.

To see the Last Chance lists for the 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue and the 2021 Jan to June Mini Catalogue, click on the appropriate lists.

Say Good-Bye

2020-2021 Annual Catalogue

2021 Jan to June Mini Catalogue

So, don’t miss out on your favorite and just say ‘Good-Bye” to some of your favorite products.

For more inspiration see my Favorite Mother’s Day Verse post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doing Amazing Things – Fancy Fold for the Canada Inks Up Blog Hop

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Doing amazing things deserves an amazing card. Today I am participating in a Canada inks up blog hop. It’s an inaugural event, and I am happy to participate.  If all goes well, perhaps we will do another one. The card featured in this blog hop uses the Hydrangea Haven Suite. This suite is very pretty and it reminds me of a garden.  This type of garden will have to do as there are no green thumbs on my hand.  

doing an amazing things There is a full tutorial than you can copy and paste and possibly download if I can get the pdf to load up and then download 

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doing amazing things

Use The Stamparatus to Make 2- Step Stamping Easy

  • The stamp is a photopolymer, so that means it is a clear stamp and makes 2-step stamping easier to accomplish.  In case you don’t know or perhaps have never heard of a photopolymer stamp, you probably know clear stamps.   Because the stamps are clear and because 2-step stamping requires one image to get stamped over another.  Not, to say that you cannot do this technique with the rubber stamps. 
  • Use the stamps with the Stamparatus, Stampin’ Up!’s positioning tool.  What you do is: place the stamp on your cardstock and close the lid of the Stamparatus and then open the lid.  The stamp is now ready to be used, so ink it up with your choice of colour and then lower the lid again.  Lift the lid and Voila!! You have an image exactly where you intended.  Now, layer the matching stamp that will give you more definition on the previous image.  Try and get it aligned as close as possible.  Lower the lid, open it up and ink up the stamp.  Lower it and stamp.  Now you have a dimensional image.  

 

The tutorial for the fancy fold card can be found HERE

doing amazing things

Now, while you are here, hop along to the next Blog Post.

 

New & Exciting Things with Stampin’ Up! Will Be A-Buzz

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New & exciting things will be happening for Stampin’ Up!, it’s Demos and of course our customers.

new & exciting things

Starting next week, demonstrators throughout the world will have the first look at the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue.  But, unfortunately, we cannot show our customers what’s in the book, we can only show the cover. 

However, on April 1, 2021, demos can  order selected items and then start preparing projects to show you!.

 

You know that song ‘I’m so excited, I just can’t stand it”.  So now that will be stuck in your head.

Also, we get to see the new in-colors for 2021-2023.  I wonder what they will be.  It’s always a surprise.  Along with the new catalogue, there is also the Last Chance Lists.  These lists give us one last opportunity to get those products we have been eyeing for a year, and never got a chance to order. These lists include stamps, dies, papers, 2019-2021 In-colours (papers, inks, and refills), embellishments and tools.  Some of the most popular colors sell out  very fast. 

I will attend the On Tour Virtual at the beginning of April.  This is where demonstrators get the opportunity to join together and ohhh and awww over the products.  Usually we will travel to a certain location, but not this time as we all stay close to home.  Maybe next year. 

Become a Demonstrator

If you want to get in on the early release of the 2021-2022 Stampin’ Up! catalogue, you can become part of my team by signing up as a Demonstrator.  I love what I do and love to share what I do…If you are interested in signing up , please contact me and we will go though the process.  Email me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com for more information.

Here is a link to a post to inspire you  Celebrating a Milestone BirthdayMilestone Birthdays

So, look for the new & exciting things that are happening with Stampin’ Up! , the demos and of course

always our customers.

If there is something that you may need, SHOP WITH ME on my online store – it’s open 24/7.

 

Sharing Customer Card Creations. Could I Share Yours?

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Sharing customer card creations, acknowledges their creativity.  So, today’s post focuses on some cute cards created by Joan Parker.  I am very pleased that she gave me permission to feature her cards.

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, i have the opportunity to pass on my knowledge to others, and, it is always satisfying to see, what they are creating. SU has a mission statement that is near and dear to my heart. It’s called the STATEMENT OF THE HEART, how appropriate.

Sharing Customer Card Creations

As you read, listen to the words, they do have meaning for anyone who does anything and loves doing it.  That makes sense right? Although, sometimes we do things that don’t make us happy.  However, if you create things that makes us happy, then, why not share it.  When I demonstrate a class, I hope that I am helping others to enjoy their creativity.

Darling Donkey Stamp Set

So, drum roll please, here are Joan’s cards that she created. Both cards use the Darling Donkey stamp set that was featured in  this  year’s Sale-a-Bration, which, sadly ended on February 28th.Sharing a customers card creation

The sentiment says it all for this card.  Do you have someone in your life who is the best? Let them know that is how you feel.

The second card is a witty birthday card, incorporating words and images.  See what I mean.

sharing customers greeting cards

Do you recognize the humor in this card?

It’s amazing what people can create when given the time, place, space and tools.  

One place that you hone your paper crafting skills is to take part in my classes.  We are still unable to meet in person, although it is getting closer. However, you can do a class with me on ZOOM or there are ONLINE CLASSES featuring videos.  Watch for the ZOOM class being offered on March 27, 2021.  You can contact me via EMAIL.

 I hope that you enjoyed this post about sharing customer card creations,  I would love to share your creations.

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Triple Easel Card Uses the Forever Greenery Suite

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The Triple Easel Card is fun to create and fun to give.  It’s an interactive card Triple Easel Card that people will say “How did you make this!. It’s really cute”.

Here is one of the first cards that I created to see what would happen.  I will demonstrate another one using the Forever Greenery.  

To create this card,  I used the Snail Mail Suite  from the Jan – June 2021 Mini Catalogue.

Triple Easel Card

 

 

Let’s get to the card in the VIdeo.  You can start and stop this video is you are creating along with me.

Triple Ease Card

Triple Easel Card

Fun Fold Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Forever Fern,  Well Said.

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Soft Seafoam, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green.

Papers: Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper, Forever Greenery Laser-Cut Specialty Paper, . 

Accessories: Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine, Forever Flourishing Dies, Nested Label Dies, Gilded Gems, Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack (Gold Metallic Trim). Cardboard Backing from Designer Series Papers:

Paper  Measurements:

  • Basic White: – Use 12″ x 12″ sheet. Layer 1: 12″ x 4″, score @ 4″, 6″, 8″, Layer 2:  9″ x 3″, score @ 3″ , 4-1/2″, 6″. Layer 3:  2″ x 6″, score @ 2″, 3″, 4″.  Burnish all Folds with a Bone Folder to make them crisp.  Do not use a thicker cardstock.
  • Basic White for stamping the different Fern Images and Sentiment.
  • Pretty Peacock Mats: 2 pieces of each size::   3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″, 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″  1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″, scrap to punch stopper.
  • Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces of each size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″, 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″,  1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″,  1 piece at 1″ x 4″.
  • Cardboard Backing from Designer Series Papers” 4″ x 5″

Now it’s time to create you own triple easel card. 

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For more inspiration, check out these blogs posts with fancy folds.  Double Point Fancy Fold

 

Mystical Dragonflies What is the Story Behind These Creatures

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Mystical Dragonflies! What is their story? Read to the end of this post to see what they mystical dragonflies are all about.  First, though, I would like to show you the images, give you the cutting measurements and some instructions so that you can recreate this card.  This type of card is a latch card.

mystical dragonfly

 Mystical Dragonflies Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Gardens, Happy Thoughts.

Ink: Mossy Meadow.

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Soft Seafoam, Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine,  Stitched Nested Labels, Dandy Wishes Dies, Dragonflies Punch, Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Twine, 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Dark Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend, Lady Bug Trinkets.

Cutting Measurements

  • Mossy Meadow Card Stock – 8-1/2 ” x 11″, score at 2″ and 6-1/4″ Burnish with bone folder. scraps 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″.
  • Pear Pizzazz: 2-1/8″ x 5-1/2″,1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″.
  • Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper: 1 1/2″ x 5″, sheets with large & small dragonflies to punch.
  • Whisper White: 4-1/2″ x 2″,3″x1-3/4″, 5-1/4″ x 4″.
  • Soft Seafoam: 4-1/2″ x 2″, scraps for leaves.

Instructions To Create  Mystical Dragonfly Latch Fold Card

  • Fold Mossy Meadow cs on score lines,  – the right side will be a little larger than the left,
  • Attach the Pear Pizzazz panels to the right and left panels, attach the DSP to the Pear Pizzazz on the left side.
  • Die cut 2 leaves and 1 twig from Soft Seafoam cs, 1 twig from Whisper White.  Punch 1 large dragonfly and 2 little dragonflies from the DSP.
  • Arrange and attach these to the right hand panel (see card)
  • Use the Stitched Nested Labels Die to cut 2 labels- one from Whisper White and the other from Mossy Meadow – one smaller than the other.  Stamp the sentiment on the Whisper White. Attach the White Label to the Mossy Meadow label.  Place a Lady Bug Trinket on the lower right hand side.
  • Color the White Seam binding ribbon with the Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend,
  • Loop the Twine & Ribbon  several times and attach to the left side of the label.
  • Place Stampin’ Dimensions under the left hand side of the labels and attach to left side.  Take care not to place the dimensionals on the side of the label that will rest on the right panel.

To purchase any of the supplies used to create this card, please SHOP WITH ME

Click on any of the item below and you will be taken directly to my online store.

 

Product List
Dragonfly Garden Bundle (English)
[156224]
Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[154507]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131201]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146988]
Dandy Garden 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[154297]
Stitched Nested Labels Dies
[149638]
Dandy Wishes Dies
[154315]
Dragonflies Punch
[154240]
Mossy Meadow 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim
[154298]
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
[151326]
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154890]
Ladybug Trinkets
[154299]
Add All to Cart

For more inspiration using the Dragonfly Garden click this link 


Mystical DragonfliesRead the story about MYSTICAL DARGONFLIES.

A Technique & Fun Fold Class Registration Ending Soon

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A technique & fun fold class increases your range for your Paper crafting. Often, these techniques can increase your interest to create cards and scrapbook pages. Also, it doesn’t matter is you are a beginner, or an avid crafter: there is always a room to grow your knowledge.

February 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM (PT), a class will be delivered via zoom. It’s easy to attend and you need a computer, phone or tablet. You don’t even have to leave your home. So, if you want, you can attend in your PJs.

You get to create 3 cards, and I will create them right along with you. We go step-by-step and leave no-one behind. If it takes you a bit more time to do the cards, that is ok. This class is to be be enjoyable and not stressful. So if you don’t get it the first time, I will explain the concept in other words.

A technique & Fancy Fold

Questions & Answers

  • How to Register: You can register for the class by Emailing Me. I will get back to you with the methods of payments. Secure your registration with your payment.
  • When Does Registration Close: Registration closes on February 18, 2021
  • What is the Cost: The cost is $25.00 for 3 cards.
  • What do I receive: You receive 3 kits, 1 kit for each card. Each kit consists of cardstock, designer series papers, embellishments and other supplies to complete the cards. Sentiments are printed on cardstock. I am unable to stamp images as it is against the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Agreement.
  • How to I get the kits: Your kits will be mailed to you (you must have a Canadian address). If you live in Kamloops the kits are available to be picked up.
  • Finally, you receive an invite with the link to the Zoom Class. You must download the Zoom app if you do not have access to it. There is no cost to the download. Click on DOWNLOAD .

For more inspiration, see this Blog Post

Remember registration ends on February 18, 2021.

To register for a technique & fun fold class EMAIL ME

Card for a Friend featuring the Forever Fern Stamp Set

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Card for a friend can be a wonderful gesture to lift their spirits. With COVID 19, our social bubbles are shrinking. Now, more than ever it’s important to keep in touch with those we consider our friends. Life sometimes gets in the way and prevents us from reaching out.

Reaching out to shut-ins who can’t get out even to go to the grocery store is important. My Dad is a shut-in and after my Mom died in November , he needs interaction with people. After all, they were together for 75 years. That’s a long time to be with someone and then all of a sudden not to have their company, My Brother and I do the best we can and try to go see him as much as we can. However we do talk on the phone nearly every day, even if it’s “how are you doing and what did you have for supper last night”. This card is perfect for someone who needs to feel important to us.

Create a Card for a Friend

Friendship Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Forever Fern.

Ink: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Seafoam, Garden Green, Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine, Greenery Embossing Folder, Forever Flourishing Dies, Layering Circle Dies, Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper, Gold Hoops, Forever Green Trim Combo Pack, Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, Old Olive Dark Stampin’ Blends,

Details for Building the Card

  1. Do not mount the front panel on the card base until you have attached the trim.
  2. With the Stampin’ Emboss & Cut Machine, emboss on the Soft Seafoam cs, with the embossing flower that has the pattern at the top & Bottom.
  3. Attach to the center of the Designer Series Pane. Stamp with Garden Green Ink and Old Olive in on Whisper White cs, with a couple of the leaf stamps, Die cut the leaf bundles.
  4. Attach a panel from the Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper ( I used the 5 sided one with the leaves),On top of the leaves attach the stamped and die cut leaves at a diagonal (one on the top, and one on the bottom – see photo)
  5. Color the trim with the Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blend – use the brush end. Attach across the center of the card panel. Now, adhere to the Whisper White card base.
  6. Cut a circle from the Old Olive cardstock using the layering Circle Dies. Measure the Gold Hoop that will use and try to get close to the same size circle die. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the Gold Hoop and attach to the Old Olive Circle. Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White with Old Olive ink. Cut with a smaller circle than the Old Olive one and attach to Old Olive circle.
  7. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Attach the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots to various places on the card front. REMEMBER AN ODD NUMBER IS ESTHETICALLY PLEASING.

So, now you can create a card for a friend and cheer up their day. Mail it or drop-off if possible.

To purchase any of these products SHOP MY ONLINE STORE

The products I have used are part of the Forever Greenery Suite

Care & Storage for Stampin’ Blends and other Alcohol Markers.

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Care & storage for Stampin’ Blends and other types of alcohol markers is important to practice. When we spend our hard earned money on crafting supplies we want to last for a period of time.

Over the next few weeks, I will provide you with tips and tricks on how to care for your crafting tools. Alcohol Markers in the market place have been available for some time.  When the Stampin’ Blends were introduced, they became an immediate hit with crafters.

Care & Storage for Stampin' Blends

Why is it important to care for you Stampin’ Blends?

  • When you go to use them, you want them to color properly. Because the blends are alcohol based, the contents will evaporate if not closed properly. What’s worse than going to color an image, you take off the cap and there is no ink flowing?
  • Make sure the caps are on properly and tight fitting.
  • When you store them make sure they are laying flat. Because the ink is available at both ends of the pen, then it is important to lay flat so that the ink goes to both ends, Some alcohol markers use only 1 end, therefore it is not as important to lay them flat, you can store these types standing upright as long as the nips are on the top.
  • I chose the Blends’ Tray as they fit with all the Stampin’ Up! storage modules.

Are There Alternatives?

Yes, there are alternative suggestions. You are able to purchase and/ or or make them yourself:

  • Purchase from online shopping sites.
  • Build them yourself. Before I purchased the current storage trays, I used the Acetate Card Boxes. Cut off the flaps and the lid. Stack as many boxes as you want by using Tear & Tape Adhesive or Stampin’ Seal +. Tape one side and lay on another box. Make sure that the boxes are straight or you could end up with the Leaning Tower of Pizza. Don’t attach more than 5 together.
  • Decorate with Designer Series Paper or Ribbon, or anything else you want to use.
  • Each tray holds 6 Stampin’ Blends, so a 5 layer cube would hold 30 Blends.

Because we love our coloring tools, I cannot stress enough how important the care & storage is.

If you are looking for the Stampin’ Up! storage components or the Acrylic Boxes, see my ONLINE STORE

Stampin’ Blends Trays

Acetate Boxes

Tear & Tape Adhesive

For more information on Storage Ideas , read this BLOG  POST or leave me a comment

 

Spring Cleaning Your Paper Crafting Supplies

Paper Crafting Ideas Getting Old? Fix It By Subscribing Our Newsletter

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Paper crafting ideas getting old? Well, we can fix that for you if you subscribe to the Simply Said with Karen newsletter.

Types of information you will receive in the newsletter each month

  • Greeting cards to create
  • 3 D projects like tags, gift boxes
  • Answers to crafting questions,
  • Techniques such as fancy folds, masking, embossing, faux metal and so many more
  • and Tool Tips to get the most use of your tools.
Bring more ideas to your paper crafting.

What Do I Receive When Signing Up

You will receive: a free tutorial featuring 2 pretty cards for you to recreate. You can use the supplies indicated or use your own supplies. The choice is yours.

  • A free PDF tutorial featuring 2 pretty cards for you to recreate. You can use the supplies indicated or use your own supplies. The choice is yours.
  • The opportunity to purchase a One-Time-Offer at a ridiculous low price point. This OTO is a PDF tutorial and if you move away from the page before purchasing you will not be able to find the page again.
  • You will receive a series of emails comprised of the Thank You Gift delivered to your inbox as soon as you click “SUBMIT”.
  • The latest monthly email with a variety of projects with full instructions to recreate them and pictures of the finished projects. If the project is a technique, you will receive details and pictures of each step.
  • Notification of Stampin’ Up! Promotions and information which will enhance your crafting experience.
  • A series of 6 emails (over 6 weeks) highlighting different design features for your cards.
  • Early notification of ONLINE CLASSES. These are delivered by videos and and ZOOM. Currently there are no In person classes due the COVID pandemic. Hopefully in the the not too distant future, we will be able to gather together and create cards and other projects.
  • In addition, you will receive a small weekly information consisting of answers to questions,
  • A survey to complete (very short), so that we will know what you expect from us and where we can help along your crafting path.

So we are here to help you find new projects and inspiration

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The February Simply Said with Karen newsletter will hit your inbox on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.