Quick & Easy Valentine with Video

Sketch by Operation Write Home

Today's the day! Do you have your card/s done?

If you need just one more and don't have a lot of time, this is the card for you!

Quick and easy to put together but it looks like you took a lot of time on it... my favorite kind!

Minimal supplies and a lovely finish makes this little gem the perfect last minute Valentine. Make it up and hand it out... it's really that easy!

Cardstock:
Real Red - 8 1/2 X 5 1/2", scored @ 4 1/4", 2 1/2 X 4", Scrap to punch scalloped circle and hearts
Whisper White - 5 1/4 X 4" and scrap to punch circle
DSP - 5 1/4 X 4", 2 1/4 X 4" and 1 3/4 X 3 1/4"

Envelope Punch Board Pinwheel Valentine and Video

Inspired by ScrappyBookworm

It's almost here! Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and I have a cute little pinwheel card for you that's quick and easy to make!

I had been looking at pinwheel cards on Pinterest and Youtube for quite a while but they all used some kind of diagonal attachment to a score board to make them. I finally figured out how to make them without those tools... with a tool most of us already have - the Envelope Punch Board!

Cardstock:
DSP - 6" Square and 3/4 X 8"
Scraps of Read Red, Whisper White, Gold Glimmer Paper and DSP

Score on Punch Board at 2 5/8" on all 4 sides
Score each flap at 3/4"

Happy Valentine's Day Card featuring Stampin' Up's Sending Love Suite w/ Video

It's February! Valentine's Day is almost here and I've got the perfect card for all your needs!

A simple, tone on tone card that uses minimal supplies for a big impact and some of it's even free!

Measurements are listed below along with all of the products used to create this beauty. The video will take you through construction which goes pretty quickly... especially if you use little "cheats" little like I do :)

Colorful Balloon Adventures Birthday Card and Video

Howdy Stampers! I'm getting a late start this week but have a wonderful card for you today!

This birthday beauty was made using the Balloon Adventures Bundle from the 2017 Occasions Catalog. I've also used the Balloon Bouquet punch to cut out the balloon embellishment on the front and 3 different patterns from the Party Animal DSP pack, also part of the Party Animal Suite.

All of the measurements for the paper pieces in this card are listed below and the video outlines how it's put together. 

This is a pretty quick card that looks like you spent forever on it with all of the layers and patterns going on ~ very fun and perfect for any birthday boy or girl!

Cardstock:
Tangerine Tango Card Base: 8 1/2 X 5 1/2" Scored @ 4 1/4"
DSP Layer 1: 5 1/4 X 4"
DSP Layer 2: 1 3/4 X 5 1/4"
DSP Layer 3: 1/2 X 5 1/4"
Centerpiece Tangerine Tango: 3 1/4 X 2 1/2"
Centerpiece Whisper White: 3 X 2 1/4"

Dragonfly Dreams Friendship Card & Video

Card design by Stampinbj.com

Dragonfly Dreams tops the list of my favorite stamp sets from the new 2017 Occasions Catalog and along with it, the coordinating Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits!

Today's card looks lots more complicated to make than it truly is as you'll see in the video below.

This is another of those designs that can be made in almost any color combination you choose giving you endless possibilities for your crafting!

Measurements and all supplies are listed below the video.

Cardstock:
Base - 11 x 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"
First & Inside Layers - 5 1/4 X 4"
Stamped Layer - 5 1/8 X 3 7/8"
Scrap to cut Dragonfly Thinlit

EOS Balm Gift Box w/ Tasty Treats Designer Paper & Video

Design by Sam Hammond

Who's your paper crafting hero? I have several and among them is Sam Hammond, a UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator that designs and makes some of the coolest little boxes and projects on the web!

Today, I'm sharing my attempt at her EOS lip balm "flop" gift box.

A simple project... when you do it right... that goes together fairly quickly and turns out a beautiful little gift or party favor!

Cardstock:
Box Base - 6 X 6" scored at 2" on all 4 sides - Remove all 4 outside corners
Box Lid - 4 X 4" scored at 1" on all 4 sides - Cut up the rectangles and bevel the squares
Balm Holder - 5 1/2 X 1 7/8" scored on the long side at 1 7/8, 2 3/8, 4 1/4 & 4 3/4"
DSP Layering Pieces - Bottom Layer (if applicable) 1 7/8" square
                                     DSP Layer 1 3/4" square

Fancy Lace Doily Thank You Card & Video

Card design inspired by literallymybliss.com

Thank you cards are always in high demand around my house and I know this one will be the first one reached for the next time there's a need!

A beautiful design in Flirty Flamingo using embellishments from the Falling In Love Suite found in the 2017 Occasions catalog!

There are lots of pieces but with some planning... a little better than mine... you'll find this card pretty quick to put together and very pretty when done!

Cardstock:
Base Card - 11 X 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"
Embossed & Inside Layers - 5 1/4 X 4"
Vellum - 1 X 5"
Sentiment Banner - 3/4 X 5"
Scraps to cut leaves

Succulent Garden Post-it Note Holder w/ Pen & Video

One of my most favorite things to do is make gifts for my family, friends and co-workers!

This little post-it holder with it's cute little gel pen and gorgeous So Succulent DSP fits the bill perfectly!

It's fairly easy to make and you can make a bunch of them at a time as the pens are usually sold by the dozen!

Cardstock:
Base - 3 1/4 X 7 3/8" Scored at 3 1/8, 3 1/2, & 3 7/8"
First Layer - 2 7/8 X 3 1/8"
DSP Layer - 2 3/4 X 3"
Circles are cut with Stitched Shapes Framelits using the smallest two

Avant Garden Thank You Card & Video

Card design by Joyce Whitman

Hello friends! Today's card is a simple thank you that can be made very quickly with just a few supplies.

I've made this one in Island Indigo and Crushed Curry however the options are endless given Stampin' Up's array of colors to choose from.

As you'll see in the video, this one goes together in short order, even decorating the inside!

Measurements are listed below along with all supplies used in this project.

Cardstock:
Base - 8 1/2 X 5 1/2" Scored at 4 1/4"
Layers - 5 1/4 X 4"

Delicate Details Note Card ~ Sale-A-Bration

Delicate Details is a pretty, little Sale-A-Bration set that you can earn for free when you place an order of $50!

I made this note card using our Rich Razzleberry Ombre' ink pad and a sentiment from the Rose Wonder stamp set, in the annual catalog.

I made the card base by cutting a piece of Rose Red cardstock to 7 X 5" and then folding it half. The Whisper White layer is cut to 4 3/4 X 3 1/4".

A quick and easy project... seems to be a theme lately :)

(HINT) The supplies for this card project will get you Delicate Details for free!

Take Care,
Stephanie

Sale-A-Bration Pretty Pocket Card Kit & Video

We all have times when we need a card "right now". This wonderful little kit is available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with your purchase of $50 or more!

Watch the video, these little guys go together in minutes and are so cute! 

Everything you need is included to make 8 unique cards... even the envelopes! No stamping, no cutting and just one bow to tie ~ You'll love it!

Take Care,

Stephanie

Watercolor & Birthday Blooms Handpainted Card

Card Design from Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

What could be more lovely than a hand-painted Birthday Card?

This little beauty was very easy to make and that's saying something because, artist I am not!

I simply stamped the large image from the Birthday Blooms stamp set in Staz-On black ink and then scribbled some with our new Watercolor Pencils...

After that, it's a simple matter of adding a little water with your Aqua Painter!

Once my painting was complete I simply cut the watercolor paper down to 5 1/2 X 3 3/4" and attached it to the front of an A2 card base I made of Rich Razzleberry cardstock.

Add a couple strips of vellum and a sentiment from the same stamp set cut out with one of the Stitched Shapes Framelits and you have a beautiful card for someone special!

Take Care,

Stephanie

Dragonfly Dreams Wonderful Friend Card & Video

Card Design by Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Mary Denning

There's something about a simple card with minimal colors and just a touch of shimmer!

This lovely piece takes about 2 minutes to put together and uses one of our new bundles from the Occasions Catalog; Dragonfly Dreams!

See below for a complete list of supplies and enjoy the video!

Take Care,

Stephanie

Monthly Hostess Codes ~ What's In It For You?

Lots of people ask my why they should use the monthly hostess code when placing their Stampin' Up! orders for less than $150 before tax and shipping... the answer is simple.

I send each of my customers that place an order a handmade thank you note and a little gift that's been purchased using the hostess rewards accumulated from purchases made with that month's hostess code.

It could be an embellishment, designer series paper, a supply item... the list of goodies is only limited by what is currently available!

Please don't use the hostess code if your order is for more than $150 as you'll then have your own Stampin' Rewards to choose your own goodies with!

If you have any questions, please use the contact me button above and I'll be glad to help you!

Love Bug Valentine & Video

It's never too early to get a jump on making your cards for the holidays to come... no, not Christmas but Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

With the Occasions Catalog live and available as of today, you can scoop up the Beetles & Bugs stamp set to make these fabulous little note cards for your friends or even your children's classmates! They're bugs so you know the boys will love them and just cute enough for the girls too!

Today's The Day!

It's January 4th and Occasions 2017 is now live!

A whole new catalog with amazing new stamp sets, Bundles to save you 10% and beautiful embellishments to pull it all together!

On top of all of that, it's Sale-A-Bration time too!

For every $50 you spend on any available products, you'll be able to choose an item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for FREE! Some of my favorites are the Carried Away DSP and the Hey,Chick stamp set!

Click the links at the bottom of the page to view the catalogs today!

Click HERE to shop now!

Cupcakes & Carousels ~ The Suite

Card design inspired by BK Cards

When I first opened the new Occasions 2017 catalog, this suite caught my eye right away!

The color palette is so festive and happy with Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral. The images have almost a vintage look to them and that's always a plus for me :)

Needless to say, I had to have all of it!

The DSP in this suite is super fun, I couldn't decide on a single design so chose 3 of them instead!

The stamps and dies to make the little cupcakes are from the Lift Me Up Bundle (Occasions Catalog) and the cute little bow was taken from the Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit... this is a good one!

Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit

The sentiment on the card is part of the Carousel Birthday stamp set and I stamped the other half of it on the inside...

Fun colors, lots of design possibilities ~ This Suite will be available for purchase on January 4th & gets Mama Bear's Thumbs Up!

Beautiful You Sneak Peak & Video

It's just a couple of days away now... the launch of the Occasions 2017 catalog!

Today I'm sharing a sneak peak of one of my favorite stamp sets from the catalog, Beautiful You.

Beautiful images and tons of great sentiments, this set should top your "must haves" list this season!

Cardstock:
Stampin' Up! Note Cards & Envelopes in Whisper White
Basic Black: 4 3/4 X 3 1/4"
Stampin' Up! Watercolor Paper: 4 5/8 X 3 1/8"

Beautiful You Stamp Set - Available January 4th
Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils - Available January 4th
Jet Black Staz-On Ink
Stampin' Up! Aqua Painter

Mistletoe & Holly ~ Stampin' Up's November Paper Pumpkin!

Oh My Gosh! I'm completely in LOVE with the 

November Paper Pumpkin kit by Stampin' Up!

The cards are bright and colorful, the punch outs are intricate 

and the embellishments just rock!

If you're not a Subscriber, you're missing out! 

Check out this link ---> Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin! 

and consider subscribing for December!

You can subscribe Month to Month with the link above or pre-purchase a subscription with these links... these make awesome gifts for the paper crafter at Christmas!

Silent Night Modified Z-Fold Card in a Card & Video Tutorial

Good Monday Morning All!

I've got a really cool card for you today and a video tutorial to take you through the construction.

This is a card I've seen several times on Youtube and I wanted to try and make it myself... it's worth the effort!

Lots of cardstock, designer series paper and best of all... I got to use the Antlers stamp!

To make today's project you will need to cut the following;

*Smokey Slate: 11 X 4 1/4", scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"; 7 1/2 X 3 3/4", scored at 3 3/4"; 3 1/2 X 2"
*Real Red: 5 3/8 X 4 1/8"; 4 1/8 X 2 5/8" X 2 pieces; 3 5/8 X 3 5/8" square; Scrap for punching 2 1/2" Circle
*Whisper White: 3 1/2 X 3 1/2" square X 2 pieces; Scrap for stamping and punching 2" Circle
*Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4 X 4"; 4 X 2 1/2" X 2 " pieces; 3 1/2 X 1 7/8"

HAPPY STAMPING!