Friend Thank You

Hello Fellow Stampers! I have a card today that I love. My upline, Peggy Noe, shared this fold with me and I’m crazy about it. I’ll be using it a lot. Silly me…I gave away my sample and the directions so I’ll need to make them over again. Watch for this card again…OR…if you can’t wait just email me and I’ll send off the directions.

Isn’t this the neatest card!

I used Orchid Oasis cardstock and Wonderful World DSP. The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set.

Here’s the inside poem I copied from an unknown author for my best friend whom I’ve been friends with since we were 5 years old…and believe me…that was quite a while! She has helped me soooo much there are just NO WORDS to thank her for all she has done for me.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this card as much as I have enjoyed making it.

Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Endlessly Grateful – A NO Fail Card

Hello Stampers! Today I have a card that NO stamper will fail on. I was inspired by fellow stamper Connie Stewart. All you need is basic cardstock in 2 colors, DSP, a sentiment and embellishments. I like this card so much because it can be whipped up quickly when you just don’t have the right card for someone.

Cute card and nice and easy!

You can jazz up the inside with scraps of DSP from the front panels. I’m leaving mine blank so that I can handwrite my own message. Handwrite…what’s that! LOL

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Stamp Set – Very Best Occasions

Ink – Evening Evergreen

Paper – Daffodil Afternoon DSP, Daffodil Delight CS, Basic White, Pear Pizzazz CS

Accessories – Pear Pizzazz Ribbon

Easy Measurements:

Card Base – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″

DSP – 2″ x 3 3/4″ and 2″ x 4 3/4″

Basic White – 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scraps for sentiment

Corresponding Cardstock – 2 1/4″ x 4″ and 2 1/4″ x 5″

Corresponding Cardstock – Scraps for sentiments

Hope you enjoyed seeing this card. Keep this format on hand to use whenever you need a quick card or you get creatively stuck!

Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Lily Sympathy Card

Hello Stampers,

I’m still playing around with the Wonderful World DSP…just love this DSP!

I really like the way this card turned out. I did some fussy cutting of the Lilys but cutting the inside was a bit too much!

I like the black background for the photo better.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Sets – Special Moments (SAB), Thoughts & Prayers (R)

Ink – Pear Pizzazz

Paper – Wonderful World DSP, Daffodil Delight, Basic White

Accessories – Gold Embellishments

I just had to use the stamp set Thoughts & Prayers for my inside sentiment. There are so many wonderful stamp sets that have retired it’s hard not to use them.

Hope you enjoyed seeing this card. I had such a good time creating it.

Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Folded Corner Thank You

Hello Stampers! Today I am going to show you a basic card and then how I added a few details and gave the card more pizzazz.

This card looks fine as is (especially with the matching envelope but it can be embellished.

A close up! I’m having fun with the Wonderful World Stamp Set and matching DSP from Sale-a-Bration. You still have time to get some freebies before August 31st.

Here’ the inside without a sentiment. I like to leave some cards blank so I can write a personal message.

I had to take my photos outside since it was just too dark and yellow from the sun inside the house.

OK…now I added a couple features to jazz this card up a bit.

Amazing what some die cut outs and pearl embellishments can do. I like this version a lot more. Keep in mind the cards I show you can be embellished and changed to match your own personal style. The gals in my classes always give me great ideas to change my cards and make them better. That’s the fun about card making…never run out of ideas!

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Set – Wonderful World

Paper – Wonderful World DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Basic White

Accessories – Stitched Shapes Dies, Stampin’ Write Markers – Melon Mambo & Pear Pizzaz, ADDED ON: Amazing Thanks Dies, Small Pearls.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card. I really like this fold and have done it in the past.

Please note…there will be no September classes and possibly not for a couple months due to my husband recuperating. I will definitely post when I am ready to hold classes again. I am still taking orders.

Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Iris Sympathy

Hello Stampers! Today I have a card that features the FREE Sale a Bration Wonderful World Stamp Set and matching DSP. It’s a simple stamp set but matched with the DSP there are so many ways to use this combo.

The background paper is actually the flip side of the floral design. Because this stamp set is Distinctive you can see the depth of the flower. To stamp the flower I used Gorgeous Grape and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Markers instead of ink pads.

I just had to use this retired sentiment because it was just right for what I intended. I used the tiny leaf stamp from the set to add a little to the inside. I think I’ll use the same on the envelope.

I love using this frame from the Fabulous Frames Dies. The Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon just adds a bit of fancy.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Sets – Wonderful World (current SAB), Simply Sketched (R Hostess), Inspired Thoughts

Ink – Gorgeous Grape

Paper – Orchid Oasis (NEW In Color), Basic White, Wonderful World DSP (current SAB)

Accessories – Stampin’ Write Markers – Gorgeous Grape & Mossy Meadow, Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon, Layering Ovals Dies, Double Oval Punch, Fabulous Frames Dies

One last look – a close up!

This giant photo gives you a good look at the Distinctive stamp of the iris.

There is still time to get this great combo for FREE. You have until August 31st to place an order of $100 and this stamp set and the matching DSP is yours. Just give me a call if you need any help.

Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Hippo Love

Hello Stampers! Today I have a cute card made from two items in the Sale A Bration brochure. I used Hippest Hippo Stamp Set and the matching Hippo Dies. They are just adorable.

He’s popping out of the little hole to greet you! I added the little flowers and leaves to fill the space but I like the way it turned out.

Here’s a better view of the front.

When you open the card the hippo pops out! You could stamp the ballerina hippo on the inside or add more flowers to fill all that blank space. This is when you shine with your creativity!

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Sets – Hippest Hippo

Ink – Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper – Basic White, Pattern Party DSP, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories – Petite Petals Punch, Symmetrical Stems Border Punch, Hippo Dies

Hope you enjoyed this card…it’s a fun card! You still have time to earn both the stamp set and dies during Sale A Bration. For every $50 you order you can choose one of these or if you order $100 you can get BOTH! Look at the new Mini Catalog and the Annual Catalog and get those items on your Wish List to earn FREE products from the Sale A Bration Brochure.

Until next week…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Note Cards – Part 2

Hello Stampers! Sorry I missed last Friday’s post but I was visiting my grandchildren and daughter in Utah. The children kept me quite busy!

As promised here are the last three note cards…

This card is so easy and yet so elegant. This DSP is fantastic! Add a little sentiment and your card front is finished. Some of the ladies in my classes added birds from the Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set.

Here’s a close up…

I LOVE this stamp set and dies! It is a great bundle!

I’m sure I’ll be using this set a lot!

Here’s the 6th card.

A little origami added to this card.

This is a very easy origami fold – it’s putting it together where you need more hands! Thank goodness for some tape!

I hope you enjoyed seeing these six Note Cards. It was great fun making them. My next group of cards will be Thank You in regular size.

Until next week…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Note Cards Part 1

Hello Stampers! This week and next I will show you three cards each week that we are making in our July class. The group will make 12 cards total since they are note cards and we aren’t adding anything to the inside. I found this fun to create and make samples. I always need a quick note card and this fills the bill.

Card 1

This card is quite easy and can be “jazzed” up. I embossed the background and then cut a Very Vanilla circle and a DSP circle. I cut the DSP circle in half and saved it for the second card. I didn’t want this card too feminine so I used the twine. Then I added a bit of bling but you can come up with all sorts of embellishments. Of course you can use any greeting you’d like.

Card 2

I love this card! That DSP is so beautiful. I may have lightened the background too much because that is actually Pale Papaya on top of the black.

Card 2a

This is a much better photo and you can see the colors better.

Card 3

I thought I’d have some Hawaiian fun with this card. I’m sure you noticed that I’m using retired DSP…these cards are a great way to use up scraps.

Card 3a

These cards are so easy but for a quick note and to brighten up someone’s day they are perfect!

That’s the first three designs and next week I’ll show you the last three cards. These are all done on the Very Vanilla Note Cards which come 20 to a pack with envelopes for a very reasonable price. Make a pack of these to have on hand. You never know when you might need a thank you card or just a note to cheer someone up.

Until next week…

Happy Stamping!

Donna

Baseball Birthday

Hello Stampers! My grandson’s birthday is coming up soon and he loves baseball so I made this card for him. It’s a twist on the usual Gate Fold Card…it overlaps.

I had this paper from a paper swap and thought it would be perfect for him!

We can never tell our children and grandchildren too often how much we love them!

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Set – A Grand Kid

Ink – Night of Navy

Paper – Real Red Night of Navy, Basic White, DSP (Retired and I don’t remember the name)

Accessories – Tailored Tag Punch

This was a quick and easy Overlapping Gate Fold Card but I’m sure he will enjoy it. Of course, he will enjoy the gift(s) more! LOL

Hope you are enjoying your summer and staying healthy! Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna

Double Flap Gatefold Birthday Card

Hello Stampers! The card I’m showing you today was inspired by Connie Stewart and I think it is a fold I will use many times.

As both sides are flipped open the inside sentiment appears.

Very easy to make and looks so great.

After making the front greeting I punched another label in Poppy Parade, cut it in half vertically and trimmed it down then glued it to the sides of the white sentiment. I really like this technique…it gives the sentiment a little pop as well as using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Set – Inspired Thoughts (NEW)

Ink – Garden Green

Paper – Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Basic White, DSP – Berry Delightful

Accessories – Label Me Lovely Punch

I hope you enjoyed viewing this card. If you need measurements just send me an email and I’ll get those to you.

Until my next post…Happy Stamping!

Donna