Just a Little Ink - Amy Taylor - justalittleink.com

  These are the types of cards that no one wants to send, but unfortunately we often get to! Since we don't plan for the times we send sympathy cards, why not make up a few so that they are at the ready when you need them. While the die-cutting takes a little time, this card goes together rather quickly! Assemble your supplies from the list below, and then watch the instructional video for tips. See the photos below for stamps, papers and accessories needed.  Here are the measurements: Basic White Thick cardstock:  8-1/2"x5-1/2", and scored at 4-1/4" for a horizontal fold card Basic Black cardstock: 5-1/4"x3-7/8" for the die-cut trees; 4-1/8"x5-3/8" Basic White cardstock:  4"x5-1/4"; scrap for the front label. Linen Thread: 3-1/2" Here is the video tutorial: If ordering through my online store (clicks on photos below will take you there), please use Host Code: XTXYYG34  for all orders under $150. Please do not use a host code for or...

At my last team meeting my downline Michele shared the following card layout in our mystery stamping segment. (I'll share the card I made then at the end of this post.) I'd wondered what all the little pieces of cardstock and designer series papers were going to be used for. Such a fun card layout, and not new at all, but new to me! I decided to use a die-cut pansy for my focal image on the front, and then add greetings on the inside.   I'm really pleased with how it all turned out. Here are all the dimensions to make this card. Cut your papers and then follow along with my video tutorial. I give some tips and tricks that make putting it together a breeze! Supplies: Soft Succulent cardstock: 4-1/4"x11" and scored at 5-1/2"; 1-3/4"x11" and scored at 2-3/4", 5-1/2" & 8-1/4"; 1"x5-1/4"; plus scraps for the leaves Evening Evergreen cardstock: 2-1/2"x2-1/2"; 4 pieces cut 2"x2-3/4"; plus scraps for the leav...

If you are ever in need of a little bit of inspiration, then pick up your copy of a Stampin' Up! catalog. Really, it doesn't matter how current the catalog is. Browse through the pages and see what strikes you. When you find it, decide how you will CASE it. Casing (copy and share everything) can be done in a number of ways: copy the layout, copy the colors, copy exactly but change up the colors (that's what I've done here), and I'm sure there are more.  Here is what I CASE'd from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog: You'll find this card on page 91 of the Annual Catalog. I loved the layout, but not so much the colors!  So this is what I came up with: I changed up the colors and went with a fairly monochromatic theme, using Evening Evergreen. It's one of the new In Colors for 2021-2023. I love the rich, yet calming look.  Here is a look at the inside: There were only two of the stamps from this stamp bundle that I didn't use!  Here are the measurements for t...