TERRIFIC TOADSTOOL EASEL CARD

Today’s card features the Terrific Toadstool Bundle and the adorable Toadstool Garden 6 x 6” Designer Series Paper (this paper is a freebie you can earn with a $60.00 purchase during Sale-A-Bration).  Since it is winter here in North Carolina and it is cloudy and overcast I love the bright colors in this paper as they make me think of spring.  I wanted to do an easel card that would highlight both the bundle and this cute coordinating paper. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Granny Apple Green cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 2 1/8 and 4 ¼”.  I then cut another piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock to 4 ¼ x 5 ½” to create the top of my easel.  I attached the bottom of my 4 ¼ x 5 ½” piece of cardstock to my card base being sure to only adhere it up to the 2 1/8” score line.  I then added a piece of the cute Toadstool Garden Designer Series Paper to the front of the card, it measures 4 1/8 x 5 3/8”. 

Next, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 2 ¾ x 4” and started to add my stamping to this piece.  I started by stamping the sentiment “Poppin’ Up to say hi” to the top left corner using Melon Mambo Ink.  I used Smoky Slate ink and stamped some of the mushroom stems around the card.  I added the cut little stamp that has 3 little mushrooms to the smaller stems, one set was stamped in Melon Mambo and the other in Pumpkin Pie.  For the two larger mushrooms I stamped one in Melon Mambo and the other in Pumpkin Pie onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock and then used the coordinating punch that comes with the bundle to punch them out.  I added the two mushroom caps to my stems using Dimensionals to create that 3D affect.  I added this piece to a piece of Granny Apple Green that measures 4 1/8 x 2 7/8” and then centered that on the front of my card and attached it with Dimensionals (again to add height and interest). 

For the inside of the card I started by creating the step that will hold my easel card up for display.  I cut a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock to 1 x 5 ½” and added a piece of the Toadstool Garden DSP (I picked this cute striped piece) that measures 7/8 x 5 3/8” to the top of the green strip.  I added this to the very bottom of the inside of the card.  NOTE:  you could add this with Dimensionals for a bigger step but I chose not to as I had already added so many layers in other areas.  Next, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 1/8 x 5 3/8” and stamped the stems for the small mushrooms in Smokey Slate Ink and added the three little mushrooms in Pumpkin Pie Ink. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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HEARTS OF ELEGANCE VERTICAL BANDSTAND CARD (1-15-25)

Today’s card is a fun fold that features the Hearts of Elegance Bundle and the Marbled Elegance 12 x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This fold is called a vertical bandstand card and the first card like this that I saw was created by Iced Designs and I tried to recreate it but had trouble converting from centimeters to inches.  I saw a Youtube video done by Susan Canfield (I always love her designs, she is a very talented lady) where she converted it to inches and used this same set of products so I knew I would be able to create one finally.

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Real Red cardstock cut to 4 1/8 x 5 ½”, scored at ¾” and 3 3/8” and folded into valley folds on the score lines.  Then there are two band (one for the top and one for the bottom that are 1 ¼ x 5 ¾”, scored at ¾”, 2’, 3 ¾” and 5” and folded in mountain folds on each of those score lines.  Once you have those pieces created you will add your Designer Series Paper to the inside of the card.  You will need 2 pieces that are ½ x 5 ¼” for the two small sides and one that is 2 3/8 x 5 ¼” for the center.  With that done you will need to add the Designer Series Paper to the sections on the bands.  You will need 2 sets of Designer Series Paper (one for each band) with pieces that are 1 x 1”, 1 ½ x 1 ½” and 1 x 1” attach these to each of the panel areas.

You are now ready to make your bandstand card stand up.  Center your bands across the card (you will notice that there is about 1/16” extra on each end where you wrap it around to the back of the card, this is necessary to allow the card to fold flat) and adhere to the back of the card being sure to keep it even with the top of the card base.  Do the same thing with the bottom band.  Next, we are going to add two pieces of Designer Series Paper to the back of the card on the two small flaps, this paper is 5/8 x 5 ¼”.  For the center back you will cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 2 3/9 x 5 ¼” and stamp your sentiment before attaching to the center back of the card.

Now to add our floating hearts and sentiment.  Cut a piece of Window Sheet to 1 5/8 x 4” and adhere to the inside center of each the top and bottom band.  I used Tear & Tape to adhere them because it is nice and strong and works better than liquid glue with the window sheet.  To decorate I used the Hearts of Elegance Dies and cut out the heart shaped die with the cute little leaf pattern from Real Red cardstock and then I cut the smallest (it is stitched) out of Gold Foil and adhered them to the center of my window sheet.  Next, I stamped the sentiment “YOU ARE loved” from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set (I wanted something small) onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Real Red ink and die cut that using one of the Stylish Shapes Dies (remember you can use any stamp or die you want) and added it to the center of the card.

I am very happy with how the card turned out and want to say thanks again to Iced Designs and Susan Canfield for the inspiration.  I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Hearts Of Elegance Bundle (English) [164916]	Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163378]	Marbled Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164919]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Window Sheets [142314]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031]

I will be back

I have not posted in quite some time.  Some of you already know that my husband and I were expecting a granddaughter who was due on November 7th.  Unfortunately, just a few days before she was to make her grand entrance into this world she passed away.  It was heartbreaking and no one really knows exactly what happened.  The doctors believe it was a cord accident but could not find any physical signs of what happened.  So Charlotte "Charlie" Reese Johnson was born into the arms of our Lord on October 25th at 7 pounds 5 ounces and 20" long with beautiful red hair.  Needless to say we have struggled with our loss and watching our children struggle with theirs.  I have had no energy or desire to do much in the way of crafting and the holidays came and went and we simply went through the motions.  I did however vow that I will honor her memory by returning to my normal life in the new year and create hoping to make something that is 1/10th as beautiful as she was.  She will forever be in my heart and loved more than I knew I could love someone.  I will be returning to creating and posting very soon.  Thank you for understanding.

 

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SHEPHARD’S CARE PILLAR CARD

Today’s card is a fun fold card featuring the Shephard’s Care stamp set and the Winter Meadow DSP.  I saw a video where Terri Gaines demonstrated a technique using the Metallic Enamel Effects Basics and I wanted to teach it to the members of my card club. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Blueberry Bushel cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”, 5 7/8”, 6 3/8” and 8”.   I folded the 4 ¼” score line like I would for any other card and burnished it with my bone folder.  Then I folded each of the other scores to create mountain folds and burnished them as well.  I added Tear & Tape down the small little ½” piece of the cardstock leaving it up I folded at the second score mark and removed the back of the tape and folded the back of the card over top of the Tear & Tape and pressed down.  It creates a pillar as shown in the photo below.

Next, I cut my Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper. I cut it to 1 3/8 x 5 ¼” and 3 ½ x 5 ¼” (I used the blueberry bushel colored paper for the card above but was using the pretty peacock color when I took photos).  I embossed these pieces using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.  Then I added my Metallic Enamel Effects to both pieces.  I placed the pieces on my Silicone Mat and added a line of the Metallic Enamel Effects then using a B size stamp block I rubbed it all over the block and then swiped that across my DSP (be careful not to push down too hard and smear the color).  I set these aside to dry for a few minutes and went on with my die cutting and stamping.

I die cut the second largest die from the Countryside Corners dies out of Blueberry Bushel cardstock and two of the third largest dies out of Basic White cardstock.  I stamped my shepherd from the stamp set onto one of the white die cut pieces using Blueberry Bushel Ink and added the sentiment “Praying THAT YOU WILL FEEL THE Good Shepherd’s CARE IN THIS Season AND THROUGHOUT THE Coming Year” also from the stamp set and also in Blueberry Bushel Ink.

To decorate the card, I added the largest of the two pieces of DSP onto the bottom inside of the card and the smaller piece onto the front of the pillar.  I adhered my sentiment inside centered just about ¼” off the left side (folded side).  I adhered my Basic White with the Shepherd to the Blueberry Bushel die cut and add Dimensionals as shown below to attach it.  Be sure to center this over the sentiment to cover it when the card is closed and don’t get your Dimensionals too high or low.  

For the final addition I stamped the star from the set with Daffodil Delight Ink onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock and fussy cut it out (Note: I did shorten two of the sides of the star to make it fit better on the card).  I added Wink of Stella to it and added it to the card with a Mini Glue Dot.

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Shepherd's Care Cling Stamp Set (English) [164300]	Countryside Corners Dies [161471]	Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162133]	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	Metallic Enamel Effects Basics [161610]	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317]	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]
Clear Block B [117147]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031]

REGAL EASEL

Today’s card features the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper and the Regal Distress Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper.  You know there is something really special about a Designer Series Paper that does all the work for you and these papers do just that.  I love working with the vibrant regal colors in this collection. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Pretty Peacock cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 2 1/8” and 4 ¼”.  The front of the card is folded to create a tent like piece that the card front can be attached to.  I cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added a piece of the Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (I chose to use the red) that measured 3 7/8 x 5 1/8” to that.  I added this to the front of the card by centering it and adhering just the bottom half to my card so my tent could pop up.  Now to add some additional layers.

I cut a piece of the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper to 3 x 4” and a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock to 3 1/8 x 4 1/8” and Pretty Peacock cardstock to 3 ¼ x 4 ¼” and adhered those pieces together and added them centered on the card base.  I used one of the floral images from the Regal Flora Stamp Set and stamped it in Pretty Peacock (I stamped it off twice before stamping the cardstock so I had a faint image) on a scrap of Basic White cardstock and then I stamped my sentiment “Happy Birthday” from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set over it with Cherry Cobbler Ink.  I die cut this out using one of the circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies.  I added a piece of the Cherry Cobbler and Gold Satin Ribbon (about 7”) behind the sentiment and popped it up on my card with Dimensionals.

Now to move on to the inside.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped that same little floral image I used earlier in Pretty Peacock on the bottom left corner.  I stamped the sentiment “MAY ALL your wishes COME TRUE” from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock in Cherry Cobbler Ink and die cut it with one of the Stylish Shapes Dies.  I added this to the bottom center of my inside about ½” from the bottom using Dimensionals so that the sentiment would act as the catch to make my card stand up like an easel. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Regal Flora Cling Stamp Set (English) [164157]	Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163378]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Regal Distressed Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164037]	Regal Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164156]
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]
Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon [164028]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]