Monday, March 11, 2024

CREATE DELICIOUSLY SWEET CARDS WITH THE ICE CREAM SWIRL BUNDLE - AN IN DETAIL POST

Hi Stampers!

Today we are taking a look at the ICE CREAM SWIRL BUNDLE found in the current Stampin’ Up!®️Mini Catalog. This is a die bundle that provides lots of options for creating deliciously sweet cards and other projects. Let’s take a look at my sample projects:




ICE CREAM SWIRL STAMP SET


STAMPED IMAGES


ICE CREAM SWIRL DIES


ICE CREAM SWIRL DIE CUTS


VIDEO
CREATE DELICIOUSLY SWEET CARDS WITH 
ICE CREAM SWIRL BUNDLE




ICE CREAM MINI CARD / GIFT TAG


SUPPLIES

* Cardstock: Daffodil Delight 6” x 3” ; Pecan Pie - scrap
* DSP - 6” x 6” DSP - Brights - Real Red polka dot pattern - scrap
* Inks - Daffodil Delight and Pecan Pie
* Hole Punch or Die to cut hole for twine
* Twine - Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack - Lemon Lolly about 8”
* Embellishment - 3, Opaque Faceted Gems, Pecan Pie (SAB, retired)

BONUS PROJECT 
ICE CREAM PLACE CARD OR BUFFET LABEL


A simple mechanism allows the ice cream cone to stand up. Add a label to the cone and this item can be used to label toppings on an ice cream cone or sundae bar, or write names on the label and use as place cards.

SUPPLIES

* Cardstock - Daffodil Delight 6” x 3” and for the standing mechanism a piece that is 2” x 1” scored along the 2” sidecar 1/2”, 1”, and 1 1/2”  - fold  - mountain, valley, mountain, burnish folds.; scraps of Lemon Lolly and Lemon Lime Twist, scrap of Basic White die cut with label die or punch of choice (I used Stylish Shaped Dies - banner)
* Inks - Crushed Curry
* Other - sponge dauber
* Adhesive

ASSEMBLY

* Place the texture die over one side of the cone and run through die cut machine.
* Use the ink and sponge dauber to add some shadow to the cone.
*Adhere the Lemon Lolly swirl over the Lemon Lime Twist ice cream. Fold the cone in half. Place adhesive along the top of the front side of the cone and place the ice cream over the adhesive
* Position the standing mechanism so that it looks like a “W.” Place adhesive on the two outer sides. Adhere one side to the bottom of the back side of one side of the cone. Put cone face down and fold the other side of the cone down, line up with the bottom of the front, and press onto the standing mechanism.
* Adhere label die cut / punch out to cone.

DELICIOUS DUO CARD


SUPPLIES

* Card base - Lemon Lolly cardstock- 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock  - 5” x 3 3/4”
* Cardstock for cone - Crushed Curry - 6” x 3”
* Other cardstock - scraps of Very Vanilla, Pecan Pie, and Basic White
* Inks - Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Sweet Sorbet
* Embellishments - Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots - Petal Pink - 3
* Adhesive and dimensionals 

BOWL OF SWEETNESS CARD


Inspired by a card on page 37 of the Stampin’ Up! January - April 2024 Mini Catalog

SUPPLIES

* Card base - Basic White cardstock (thick) - 
* Mat - Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4” - embossed with embossing folder
* Embossing Folder - Softly Sophisticated (SAB retired)
* DSP - Glorious Gingham - Berry Burst - 5 1/4” x 1 1/4”
* DSP for “bowl” - Bright & Beautiful - scallop pattern, 6” x 3”
* Greeting - Basic White cardstock  die cut
* Die - Nested Essentials Dies - rounded corner rectangle - 2 1/8” x 1 1/2”
* Basic White cardstock  - scraps to stamp items for bowl
* Inks - Berry Burst, Ear,y Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Real Red (light & dark), Cherry Cobbler (light& dark), Sweet Sorbet (light& dark), Granny Apple Green (light & dark), Lemon Lolly (dark), Pecan Pie (light), Crumb Cake (light & dark), Natural Tones (#900); Wink of Stella (used on fruit)
* Embellishments - Tinsel Gems Four Pack - Berry Burst 5
* Adhesive and dimensionals 

NOTE - to create the “bowl” cut the cone die cut apart, then cut off the top part of the cone to form the bowl.

MAKE A SWEET WISH BIRTHDAY TENT CARD



SUPPLIES

* Card base - 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”
* Stand mechanism -  2” x 4 1/4” scored along the 2” side at 1/2”, 1” and 1 1/2” fold in the shape of a “W”
* Mat - Crushed Cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4”
* DSP layer - Delightfully Eclectic - white with Crushed Curry dots
* Other cardstock - Crushed Curry, Sweet Sorbet, Cherry Cobbler, Basic White for greeting
* Dies - Nested Essentials Dies - rounded corner rectangle - 2 1/8” x 1 1/2”
* Ink - Cherry Cobbler
* Embellishments - Festive Pearls - 5 Cherry Cobbler
* Adhesive and dimensionals 

TO LEARN HOW TO ASSEMBLE A TENT CARD SEE THIS POST


MOCK GATE FOLD POP UP ICE CREAM SWIRL CARD


SUPPLIES

* Card base - Basic White cardstock (thick) - 8” x 5 1/2”  score on 8” side at 2” and 6”;  put 5 1/2” side of cardstock along top of trimmer at 1 1/4” and cut from 2” to 6” (between score lines) - repeat on opposite side of cardstock. Score at 4” on both 1 1/4” strips. From the outside edge to the cut line. On the middle panel score at 3” and 5” from 1 1/4” to 4 1/4” - between cut lines. (See diagram below.)
* Bubble Bath cardstock - cut 2 at 5 1/4” x 1 3/4”
* Other cardstock - Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Basic White for banner and strawberry
* DSP - Lighter Than Air; 2 strips diagonal strip pattern - 5 1/4” x 1 3/4”; diamond pattern - cut 4 at 1 3/4” x 1” and 2 at 2 3/4” x 3/4”
* Dies - Stylish Shapes Dies - Banner 3 1/4” x 1’
* Ink - Crushed Curry, Bubble Bath, and Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Sweet Sorbet (light & dark), Granny Apple Green (light & dark)
* Embellishments - Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots - Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly, and Fresh Freesia
* Adhesive and dimensionals

MOCK GATE FOLD POP UP CARD CUTTING & SCORING CHART




ICE CREAM SWIRL CARDS



I enjoyed creating these projects using the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle. The large ice cream cone image adds a lot of “WOW” to cards and other projects. The fact the ice cream cone can be a fun shaped card is such a fun option.  All the accessories (stamps & dies) add so much to the versatility of this bundle. 

That’s all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!®️

This post is dedicated to the memory of my life long friend who unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday 28 February 2024.

In memory of Barb Lucas July 1959- February 2024


Me and Barb







Thursday, February 22, 2024

TRUSTY TOOLS & FUN TOOL THEMED CARDS - AN IN DETAIL POST

Hi Stampers!

Today we’ll take an “In Detail” look at the TRUSTY TOOLS BUNDLE. This is a stamp and die bundle, and is found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ January - April 2024 Mini Catalog. This bundle is a great for creating guy cards, especially for the handyman , woodworker, or builder in your life. Of course this bundle can be used to create cards for handy women too, and kids who have a passion for tools!

This bundle gives you so many options for creating tool themed cards. The stamp set is a two -step set, meaning it contains stamps that are outline images and stamps that fill in the color. You can stamp the outline image and use your choice of medium to add color - markers, watercolor, sponges, etc. Stamp the images directly on to the card panel, or stamp the images and die cut them and adhere them to the card. If those are not enough options for you, you can stamp the outline image on colored cardstock and die cut the images, or just die cut the images from colored cardstock! Plus - there are dies to cut out pieces and assemble a drill, needle nosed pliers, a toolbox, and more.  

Finally, the TRUSTY TOOLS BUNDLE coordinates with the TRUSTY TOOLBOX DSP found in the SALE-A-BRATION BROCHURE! This DSP is available for free with a $50 Stampin’ Up! product purchase (excludes tax and shipping), but the DSP is available for a limited time. SALE-A-BRATION runs now through 29 February. 

Let’s take a look at my sample cards:


TRUSTY TOOLS STAMP SET


STAMPED IMAGES


TRUSTY TOOLS DIES


DIE CUT IMAGES



VIDEO
TRUSTY TOOLS AND THREE FUN CARDS




AWESOME BIRTHDAY


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Trusty Tools Bundle and Beach Day stamp set (happy birthday), or other happy birthday stamp
* Card base - Basic Black cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored along the 8 1/2” side at 1 1/2” and 5 3/4”
fold on score lines - both are mountain folds
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock  5 1/5” x 4” - stamp the “happy birthday”  near the top, centered from side to side. Stamp the tape measure in the lower left corner and color with Stampin’ Blends.
* Focal panel mat - Basic Black cardstock cut at 3” x 3”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 2 3/4” x 2 3/4”
* Basic White cardstock - large scrap to stamp focal images
* DSP - Trusty Toolbox DSP (Sale-A-Bration item) Crushed Curry with measuring units - 2 pieces - one cut at 5 1/4” x 1 1/4” and one cut at 5 1/4” x 2 1/2”
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate (light & dark), Poppy Parade (light & dark), Daffodil Delight (light & dark), Natural Tones - 900
* Adhesive and dimensionals


TOOLBOX BIRTHDAY


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Trusty Tools Bundle and  Beach Day stamp set (happy birthday)
* Card base - Basic White (thick)
* Cardstock for die cuts - Real Red, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Blueberry Bushel, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate
* Basic Black cardstock cut at 3 3/8” x 1 1/4” plus another piece of cardstock (any color) cut at 3 3/8” x 1 1/4”
* Inks - Basic Gray, Blueberry Bushel
* Brad
* Adhesive and dimensionals


PAINTED BIRTHDAY


* Trusty Tools Bundle and Beach Day (happy birthday)
* Card base - Basic Black cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - 5 1/4” x 4”
* Mat - Lemon Lime Twist - 5 1/4” x 4” embossed
* Embossing folder - Stripes & Spatters - Spatters
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock die cut
* Deckled Rectangles Dies - measures about 3 1/2” x about 2 1/4”
* Basic White cardstock to stamp paint brushes
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist, and Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry; Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate (light and dark)
* Adhesive and dimensionals
TRUSTY TOOLS


That’s all for today. Until next time . . . 
Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990 -2024 Stampin’ Up! 

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WILD FERNS BUNDLE & WHITE ON WHITE CARDS - AN IN DETAIL POST

Hi Stampers!

Today we’ll take an “In Detail” look at the WILD FERNS BUNDLE from the Stampin’ Up!®️ January - April 2024 Mini Catalog. This is a bundle you might have overlooked. I certainly did the first couple of times I looked through the catalog. I feel this bundle would work well with the Nature’s Sweetness Suite. 

WILD FERNS is a die bundle containing 10 cling stamps and 13 dies. The stamp set includes 5 images and 5 greetings. The die set includes 4 dies that cut out the 4 fern images in the stamp set, 3 label dies that coordinate with the greetings, and 6 dies the cut out accent pieces. 

For today’s sample cards I chose to create cards with a white on white theme. I feel the simplicity of the white really compliments the stamped and die cut ferns. Let’s look at the cards:



WILD FERNS STAMP SET



WILD FERNS DIES




VIDEO
WILD FERNS & WHITE ON WHITE CARDS




FIDDLEHEAD FERN THANK YOU


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Wild Ferns Bundle
* Card base - Basic White cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Mat - Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4” (emboss with embossing folder)
* Focal image - Basic White cardstock - 3 7/8” x 2”
* Greeting - Basic White cardstock scrap (stamp greeting, then die cut with smallest label die)
* Inks - GrannyApple Green and Crumb Cake
* Softly Sophisticated embossing folder or embossing folder of choice
* Embellishments - Classic Matte Dots - White three (1 large, 2 small)
* Adhesive and dimensionals

ASSEMBLY

* For the focal piece - stamp the background with Crumb Cake ink that has been “stamped off” once. Ink the feen image with the Granny Apple Green ink, and stamp it over the background. 
* Stamp the greeting using Crumb Cake ink.
* Emboss the mat and die cut the greeting.
* Adhere the mat to the card base, use dimensionals to adhere the focal panel and greeting to the card front.
* Add the Matte Dots to the focal panel.

WISHING YOU WELL WITH FERNS


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Wild Ferns Bundle
* Card base - Basic White cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Mat - Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4” (emboss with embossing folder)
* Greeting - Basic White cardstock (die cut with largest label die)
* Old Olive cardstock to die cut fern images (the two dies with the ferns and edges for adhesive)
* Ink - Copper Clay
* Embossing folder - (Stripes & Spatters) Stripes or embossing folder of choice
* Embellishment - Brushed Brass Butterflies - 3 - 1 large and two small
* Adhesive (I used liquid glue) and dimentionals

ASSEMBLY

* Stamp the greeting with the Copper Clay ink
* Die cut the greeting and then use the two fern dies to cut the images from Old Olive cardstock
* Use the embossing folder and emboss the mat. The mat will need to be embossed in two parts. I explain this in the video above.
* Adhere the mat to the card base, adhere the two fern pieces to the back of the greeting. Use dimentionals to adhere the greeting piece to the card base. No need to attach the ferns, just put dimensionals on the back of the greeting.
* Add the Brushed Brass Butterflies.


WHITE ON WHITE WILD FERNS CARDS


That is all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!®️

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised . . . Psalm 48:1