Showing posts with label Stampin’ Up!. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stampin’ Up!. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

NEW CATALOG, NEW IN COLORS, & NEW DIRECTIONS

 Hi Stampers!

The Stampin’ Up!®️ 2024 Annual Catalog will go live in just over one week (1 May 2024). This catalog has a new look and new layout. It is different, but still full of the great Stampin’ Up! products we all love. My favorite thing in every new annual catalog is the brand new In Colors. As much as I loved the In Colors introduced last year, I love these colors even more! So, today we’ll take a look at the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2026 IN COLORS! These new colors are bright and fresh! I really enjoyed creating today’s cards using these colors! Let’ take a look at the cards:


 AND HERE THEY ARE - THE 2024 - 2026 STAMPIN’ UP! IN COLORS!


PETUNIA POP, PEACH PIE, SUMMER SPLASH, SHY SHAMROCK, AND PRETTY ON PINK


IN COLOR COLOR COORDINATED PRODUCTS


IN COLORS come in cardstock, ink pads, reinkers, Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Blends, Ribbon, 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper, shimmer gems, resin dots, glimmer paper, and the Unbounded Beauty 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper! That is a lot of options for color coordinating projects!

VIDEO
NEW CATALOG, NEW IN COLORS AND A NEW DIRECTION




PETUNIA POP CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp sets - Simply Zinnia and Simply Said
* Card base - Petunia Pop 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”
* DSP layer - In Color 6” x 6” DSP x circle pattern- 5” x 3 3/4”
* Basic White DSP for stamping and die cutting focal image and greeting
* Dies - Simply Zinnia and Nested Essentials (2 1/8” x 1 7/8”)
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Petunia Pop; Stampin’ Blends - Petunis Pop (light and dark), Peach Pie (dark), Pretty In Pink (light & dark), Shy Shamrock (light & dark), Color Lifter
* Ribbon - Petunia Pop 3/8” Bordered Ribbon - about 2 1/2”
* Embellishments - In Color Shimmer Gems - Petunia Pop - 5
* Adhesive and dimensionals

SHY SHAMROCK CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp sets - Gone Fishing and Simply Said
* Card base - Shy Shamrock cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock - 5” x 4 1/4”
* Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting
* Dies - Gone Fishing and Nested Essentials (2 1/8” x 1 1/8”)
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Shy Shamrock
* Embellishment - Shy Shamrock Resin Dots - 3
* Adhesive and dimensionals

NOTE - stamp the fish image multiple times directly onto the card base front.

PEACH PIE CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp sets - Inspirational Sketches and Simply Said
* Card base - Peach Pie cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock x5” x 3 3/4”
* DSP - 2024-2026 In Color 6” x 6” DSP - Pumpkin Pie
* Basic White and Peach Pie cardstock for stamping and matting
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Peach Pie; Stampin’ Blends - Peach Pie (light and dark), Soft Sea Foam (dark)
* Dies - Stylish Shapes - circles - mat 3” diameter; focal image - 2 1/2” diameter
* Sentiment - Basic White cardstock 2 1/2” x 1/2” ; Mat - Peach Pie 2 3/4” x 3/4”
* Embellishment - In Color Shimmer Gems - Peach Pie - 5
* Adhesive and dimensionals 

SUMMER SPLASH CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp sets - Beach Day and Simply Said
* Card base - Summer Splash cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 5” x 3 3/4”
* DSP - In Color 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal panel mat - Summer Splash cardstock cut at 3 1/2” x 3 1/4”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 3 1/4” x 3”
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Splash, Crumb Cake; Stampin’ Blends - Summer Splash (light and dark), Peach Pie (light and dark), Poppy Parade (light and dark)
* Embellishments - In Color Resin Dots - Summer Splash - 5
* Adhesive and dimensionals

PRETTY IN PINK CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp Sets - Cheerful Daisies and Simply Said
* Card base - Pretty In Pink cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded T 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock - 5” x 3 3/4”
* DSP - In Color 6” x 6” DSP Pretty In Pink - 5” x 3 3/4”
* Frame - Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4” - use Deckled Rectangle Die to cut out center creating a frame
* Greeting - Basic White cardstock die cut with Deckled Circle Die
* Basic White cardstock to stamp and die cut flowers
* Inks - Pretty In Pink, Peach Pue
* Dies - Cheerful Daisies Dies, Deckled Rectangles Dies ( 4 5/8” x 3”), Deckled Circles Dies (2” diameter)
* Embellishments - In Color Resin Dots - Pretty In Pink - 3
* Adhesive and dimensionals

STAMPIN’ UP! 2024-2026 IN COLORS


NEW DIRECTIONS

Every now and then we need to stop, take a deep breath, and re-evaluate where we are, where we would like to be, and decide if the time has come for changes. This is where I find myself. Since September I have been dealing with “something.” I had no idea what that “something”was when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. It is some type of inflammatory arthritis. My tests suggest I have drug induce lupus and / or sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis. 

I am feeling better. I no longer take the medication that could be causing the issue. I am taking a medication to help relieve other symptoms. The most difficult symptom for me to handle is the extreme fatigue. 

I needed to make a few life changes. One of those changes is giving up my Stampin’ Up! demonstratorship. Being a demonstrator is not difficult and I have enjoyed the past ten years with Stampin’ Up! I just need to simplify my life as much as possible. So, as of 1 May I will no longer be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

So, what does that mean for my You Tube Channel and this blog? My plan is to continue with this blog and continue making videos. My videos will switch focus from Stampin’ Up! products to a focus on card layouts, techniques, and encouraging all of us to use what we have to create spectacular cards. I will still use Stampin’ Up! products for the most part. Some products will be retired, but because the focus will be more on layouts and techniques you will be able to create your own versions of the sample cards by using the supplies you have on hand.  

I want to thank everyone who has supported me through my Stampin’ Up! journey. I appreciate you all so much. I hope you will join me as I go off in this new direction!

Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim


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

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SENTIMENTAL VALUE - CREATING CARDS THAT FOCUS ON SENTIMENTS FEATURING SWEETLY SCRIPTED

Hi Stampers,

If you are new to stamping and have few supplies, or if you are on a budget (aren’t we all) and looking for ways to get more out of your crafting dollars; do I have a tip for you! Get sentimental! That’s right! Go on the search for a great sentiment stamp set or two. Sets can be geared toward one occasion such as birthdays or designed to be used for many different occasions. Some sets contain sentiments designed  to be used on the outside of a card that have a coordinating sentiment for the inside of the card. Sentiments can be paired with most any stamped image or stand alone on a card! Some of my favorite stamps sets are sentiment sets!

So, what are some ways to show off my sentiment stamps? I thought we would explore that today! Let’s take a look at the cards I created for today’s post. I used the Sweetly Scripted stamp set to create my sample cards:



SWEETLY SCRIPTED STAMP SET
(ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)


VIEW IT ONLINE HERE


VIDEO
SENTIMENTAL VALUE;
CREATING CARDS THAT FOCUS ON SENTIMENTS




CLASSIC ANNIVERSARY WHITE ON WHITE WITH GOLD CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp set - Sweetly Scripted
* Card base - Basic White (thick) - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Mat Layer - Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” - embossed
* Embossing Folder - Zinnia (Online Exclusive) 
* Greeting strip - Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 1”
* Inks - Crumb Cake for stamping inside greeting, Versa Mark and Gold Embossing Powder
* Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, etc
* Embellishment - Blooming Pearls - Gold - 3
* Adhesive

REPEATING GREETING BIRTHDAY CARD


SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Stamp Sent & dies - Simply Scripted
* Card base - Azure Afternoon cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4” - cut a second one for the inside panel
* Inks - Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon, Pumpkin Pie; Stampin’ Blends - Pool Party (dark), Daffodil Delight (dark), Granny Apple Green (dark), Azure Afternoon (dark), Pumpkin Pie (dark)
* Rhinestone Basic Jewels - 5 - use the Stampin’ Blends to color the rhinestones, one of each color
* Adhesive

MATTED STRIPS MINI SLIM LINE THANK YOU CARD


The colorful matted strips and dimentionals elevate the greeting! This mini slim line cards fits on a lette4 size envelope.

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Simply Scripted stamp set
* Card base - Misty Moonlight cardstock - 7” x 6” scored at 3 1/3” along 7” side
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock - 5 3/4” x 3 1/4”
* Mats for DSP - Crushed Curry - cut 4 at 3” x 1 1/4”
* DSP - Delightfully Eclectic - Tulip pattern, cut 4 at 2 3/4” x 1”
* Greeting Mat - Misty Moonlight cardstock - 5 3/4” x 1”
* Greeting panel - Basic White cardstock - 5 6/8” x 3/4”
* Inks - Crushed Curry
* Embellishments - Brushed Brass Butterflies
* Adhesive of choice and dimensionals- 3


GREENERY & A GREETING GET WELL CARD


SUPPLIES

* Stamp sets - Simply Scripte and Earthen Textures
* Card base - Crumb Cake cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Focal panel & inside panel - Basic White cardstock - cut 2 at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Inks - Old Olive, Wild Wheat, Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue
* Blending Brush - use with the Balmy Blue ink to create a “sky”
* Embellishments - Brushed Brass Butterflies - 3
* Adhesive

CONGRATULATIONS SHAKER CARD


SUPPLIES GOR THIS CARD

* Stamp set - Simply Scripted
* Card base - Calypso Coral 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”
* Shaker element - Basic White cardstock. Window Sheet, & Lighter than Air DSP all cut at 5” x 3 3/4”
* Deckled Rectangles Dies - 4 3/4” x 3 1/2” and 4” x 2 5/8” 
* Shaker pieces - Loose sequins, small beads, etc
* Twine - Lemon Lolly - 2 pieces cut at 8” - tie double bow - adhere with glue dot
* Inks - Flirty Flamingo, Calypso. Oral, Lemon Lolly, Granny Apple Green, and Azure Afternoon
* Adhesive, glue dots, adhesive foam strips

NOTES
* Die cut the shaker elements paper with the largest die. Next center the smaller die over the die cut DSP, and cut a window.
* Stamp the sentiment multiple times on the die cut cardstock
* Use Tear & Tape on the back of the DSP frame and adhere it to the die cut window sheet
* Place the foam adhesive strips on the back side of the DSP/window sheet piece all around the perimeter. 
* Place loose sequins or other shaker pieces inside the DSP / window sheet piece and top with the stamped Basic White piece. Make sure the stamped images are facing down.
* Place adhesive on the back side of the shaker piece and adhere to card base at an angle
* Add the bow using a glue dot
SAVE THE DATE CARD IDEA


* This is not a card, but more of a card concept or idea. It would be easy to create this or something similar, and on the opposite side of the card base adhere a piece of cardstock on which the specific information for the event has been printed.

SUPPLIES USED

* Stamp sets - Sweetly Scripted and Days to Remember (retiring)
* Card base - Berry Burst cardstock - 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”
* Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4”
* Inks - Garden Green and Berry Burst ; Stampin’ Write Markers - Daffodil Delight
* Adhesive


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

Kim

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

Thursday, March 28, 2024

SIMPLY ZINNIA BUNDLE AND THREE EASY TO MAKE CARDS - IN DETAIL

Hi Stampers!

Spring is here, and I am looking forward to gardening! Every year along with our vegetable garden we plant patches of sunflowers, cosmos, and zinnias. I enjoy the all the flowers, but zinnias are my favorite. They are just so colorful! Once again the name of this flower is pronounced differently by different regions. Some of you pronounce the name “ZIN EE UH,” while others pronounce it “ZIN YUH.” Where I live we say “ZEEN YUH.” However one pronounces the name, zinnias are just so joyful and add a pop of color anywhere you find them, even on cards!

For today’s cards I  am using the SIMPLY ZINNIAS BUNDLE and some other items from the SIMPLY ZINNIA SUITE of products. These products are ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and can be viewed in the ONLINE STORE.

Let’s take a look at the cards:



SIMPLY ZINNIA BUNDLE


DIE CUTS


STAMPED IMAGES


VIDEOS
SIMPLY ZINNIA BUNDLE AND 
THREE EASY TO MAKE CARDS
PART 1




SIMPLY ZINNIA BUNDLE AND 
THREE EASY TO MAKE CARDS 
PART 2




ZINNIAS FOR YOUR DAY GATE FOLD CARD



SUPPLIES  & ASSEMBLY NOTES FOR THIS CARD

* Simply Zinnia Bundle - images
* Beach Day stamp set - sentiments
* Card base - Lemon Lime Twist cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored along the 8 1/2” side at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8” (or score at 2 1/8” on one side, turn and score at 2 1/8” on other side). Fold each score line toward the center (mountain folds).
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Mats - Flowering Zinnias DSP - cut two at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8”
* Focal panel Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and Basic White cardstock - die cut with dies listed below.
* Deckled Circles Dies - 3 1/4” diameter (use with Lemon Lime Twist) and 2 78” diameter (use with Basic white cardstock)
* Focal image & inside image -  Basic White cardstock for stamping images (single zinnia and double leaves - die cut using matching dies) stamp and die cut two of each image.
* Inks - Blackberry Bliss (stamp zinnia images and greeting with this), Garden Green (stamp leaves images with this); Stampin’ Blends - Blackberry Bliss (light and dark), Berry Burst (light & dark), Lemon Lime Twist (light and dark), Granny Apple Green (light & dark), Daffodil Delight (dark)
* Embellishments - Festive Pearls - Gold - 3
* Adhesive of choice and dimensionals  - (use dimensionals for focal image - flower)

ZINNIAS AND ENCOURAGEMENT FAUX WINDOW CARD


SUPPLIES & ASSEMBLY NOTES FOR THIS CARD

* Simply Zinnia Bundle - floral bunch & die, “sending flowers” sentiment for card inside 
* Courage & Faith stamp set - sentiment on front of card
* Card base - Lemon Lime Twist cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”
* Inside panel & window panel - Lemon Lolly cardstock cut two at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal mat - Flowering Zinnias DSP - 5 1/4” x 4” - use die to cut window
* Die - Everyday Details Dies - circle 3 1/4” diameter about 1/2” down from top and centered from left to right. (You can use any circle die with a similar diameter.)
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock to stamp focal image 
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Lemon Lime Twist; Stampin’ Blends - Lemon Lolly (light & dark), Daffodil Delight (light & dark), Pumpkin Pie (light), Lemon Lime Twist (light and dark). Stamp the image on Basic White cardstock using the Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Color with Stampin’ Blends. Use the Lemon Lime ink to stamp the sentiment and to stamp the flower image and inside sentiment.
* Embellishments - Brushed Brass Butterflies - 3
* Adhesive of choice and dimensionals to attach focal image

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3-D ZINNIA CARD


SUPPLIES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS CARD

* Simply Zinnia Bundle
* Beach Day - for inside sentiment
* Wanted to Say Dies (Happy Birthday die and matching mat) - Lemon Lolly and Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the sentiment.
* Card base - Lemon Lolly cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”  - use Lemon Lolly ink and single zinnia stamp to stamp random images on card front.
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” stamp “Enjoy Today” with Pumpkin Pie ink and use Lemon Lolly ink to stamp a floral image in the lower left corner.
* DSP - Flowering Zinnia cut at 5 1/2” x 2”
* Cardstock for 3-D zinnia - Petal Pink & Calyso Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green.
Petal Pink - cut 1 floral layer with largest center and 1 floral layer with smaller center
Calypso Coral - cut 1 floral image with smaller center
Granny Apple Green - cut stem and two leaves
Pumpkin Pie - cut flower center
Crushed Curry - cut the circle of little star shapes (disk florets)
* Inks - Lemon Lolly, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral
* Sponge Daubers - highlight the flower petals with a bit of Calyso Coral ink
* Embellishments - Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins - Lemon Lolly - 5
* Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack - Lemon Lolly about 7”
* Adhesive of choice, Adhesive Sheets for “Happy Birthday,” Dimensionals to attach flower to card front

VIDEO CARDS


Each card above is made like its matching card above. Below you will find a list of cardstock and inks used for the video cards.


ZINNIAS FOR YOU GATE FOLD VIDEO CARD 


SUPPLIES
* Card base - Calypso Coral
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock
* Circle Die Cuts - Calypso Coral & Basic White cardstock
* DSP - Flowering Zinnias - Petal Pink pattern
* Inks - Calypso Coral, Garden Green; Stampin’ Blends - Petal pink (light and dark), Calypso Coral (light and dark), Pumpkin Pie (light), Daffodil Delight (dark), Granny Apple Green (light and dark)


ZINNIAS & ENCOURAGEMENT FAUX WINDOW VIDEO CARD


SUPPLIES
* Card base - Highland Heather cardstock
* Inside panel and front panel - Basic White cardstock
* Basic White cardstock for stamping
* DSP - Flowering Zinnias - Highland Heather pattern
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Gorgeous Grape; Stampin’ Blends - Fresh Freesia (light and dark), Highland Heather (light and dark), Pumpkin Pie (dark), Daffodil Delight (dark), Lemon Lime Twist (light and dark)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3-D ZIINIA VIDEO CARD

SUPPLIES
* Card base - Melon Mambo cardstock
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock
* DSP - Flowering Zinnias - Real Red pattern
* Other cardstock - Real Red, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green
* Ink - Melon Mambo
* Embellishment - Shiny Sequins - Melon Mambo


BONUS CARDS - SUPER SIMPLE BIRTHDAY CARDS


If you happen to have the Flowering Zinnias DSP, you have noticed this design, and how the flowers on one side are upside down! This page is designed to allow for the creation of 6 card fronts. Many of Stampin’ Up!’s DSP packs include a page designed for this purpose. 


Simply put the paper in the trimmer at 6” (cut between the flowers). Cut each half at 4” and 8”. This will give you six pieces that measure 6” x 4”. For a layer on an A-2 card front trim to 5 1/4”. Where you trim will depend on if you want to stamp the greeting directly on the DSP or and a greeting elsewhere. You can trim the 3/4” evenly from the top and bottom of the DSP, from the bottom only, or from the top only. 

FLOWERING ZINNIAS CARDS


SUPPLIES USED

* Beach Day stamp set for sentiment - inside and out (Happy Birthday and Enjoy Today)
* Flowering Zinnias DSP  (design shown above)
* Card bases - Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry cardstock, each cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4”
* Inks - Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry
* Embellishments - Glossy Dots - 3; Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight

SIMPLY ZINNIA CARDS


That’s it for today. Thank you so much for dropping in. Until next time . . . 
Stamp Happy!

Kim

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

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

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* 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!