Sunday, March 21, 2021

Silhouette Scenes Anniversary FMS #477

 It's been awhile since I've played along with a sketch challenge. So, having a little more time this week, and needing to push myself creatively just a bit I decided to check out Freshly Made Sketches. This week's challenge was a square card challenge, and it's been quite awhile since I've made one. 

Here's what I came up with:


I've had the Silhouette Scenes stamp set for quite some time, and I have to admit that I hadn't even mounted it yet! I just love this couple under the umbrella and it makes the most adorable Anniversary card. Would you agree?

Inside and matching envelope:


Measurements:

Pool Party cardstock: 5" x 10", and scored at 5" along the 10" side
Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper: 4-5/8" and cut diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner
Pretty Peacock cardstock: 3-3/4" square; 4-1/8" square (for inside layer)
Basic White: 3-5/8" square (2); one for inside
1/2" Pretty Peacock Scalloped Linen Ribbon: 7 inches (trimmed at the ends)

Their challenges are so much fun. You should play along as well!




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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Pampered Pets Gatefold Card

Over the past year or so, I've been regularly participating in a fellow demonstrator's team swaps. They've been a great source of inspiration! They also keep me digging for creativity as well.
This is the swap I put together for this month:


I had a little bit of this adorable pet-themed Designer Series Paper, and wanted to use more of it before it retires the end of April.
 

And, at a recent team meeting our mystery stamping was this gatefold layout. So, perfect combination if you ask me!

Here are the measurement for this card:

Basic Black cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 2-1/8" from both ends along the 8-1/2" side; scrap for 1-1/2" circle punch 
Real Red cardstock: 2 pieces, 2-1/2" x 4"
Basic White cardstock: 4" x 5-1/4" for the inside; 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" scrap for the greeting
Playful Pets Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces, 1-7/8" x 5-1/4" (black & white print); 2 pieces, 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" (paw & heart print); 1 dog cut using the coordinating dies (dog print)

Here is the video that I put together showing how simple this card really is:


Product List
Pampered Pets Bundle
$39.50
Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Playful Pets Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Timeless Label Punch
$18.00
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch
$16.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
$12.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Paper Snips
$10.00

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Dragonfly Garden March 2021 Customer Thank You Cards

Every month, I make thank you cards for those who order from me. This month I'm a little later than I would like to be, but here is the card layout I'll be sending. I say card layout, because I'll be using different prints from the Dandy Garden Designer Series Papers, and that might mean different colors.


I love how the Designer Series Paper takes the show on the card! You can get so many from just a few sheets of cardstock too! In fact, the layered element behind the Designer Series Paper, will net you 8 from just one sheet of cardstock. 

Measurements for this card:
Basic White Thick cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" along the 8-1/2" side
Basic White cardstock: scrap that measures at least 2-1/2" x 2-3/4", for the dragonfly
Blackberry Bliss cardstock: 2-1/8" x 5-3/8"
Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper: 2" x 5-1/4"

Here's the video showing how quickly you can make this card:


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Dragonfly Garden Bundle (English)
$36.75
Dandy Garden 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Elegant Faceted Gems
$7.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Simple Pop-Up Butterfly Birthday Card

Do you like to send Wow birthday cards, but don't want to take a lot of time putting one together? This card layout just might be what you are looking for!


I've seen a lot of cards that pop-up along a horizontal oriented card, but I wanted one that I could use with the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set. And, well, the image I wanted to use is a vertical image.

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I didn't add embellishments, didn't color but kept the card fairly simple. Certainly you could add all the extras you desired. I kind of like the simple look.

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" along the 8-1/2" side
Basic White cardstock: 5" x 8" and scored at 4" along the 8" side; 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" for the greeting; 1/2" x 2-3/4" (keep those scraps when you cut inside layers); 6" x 7" to stamp & cut the butterflies
Butterfly Bijou DSP: 4" x 5-1/4"; 3/4" x 5"

Watch the step-by-step video instructions of how simple this card is to put together:


Thanks for stopping by & happy stamping!

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Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
$54.75
Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set
$17.00
Brilliant Wings Dies
$44.00
Butterfly Brilliance Collection
$71.25
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
$32.00
Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English)
$19.00
Butterfly Bijou 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
$25.00
Stamparatus
$49.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00