GRATEFUL FOR YOU SLIM LINE CARD (9-9-26)

Today’s card is all about techniques.  I have done cards like this before and I always enjoy them.  It is really hard to capture in photos but each leaf is very shiny because it was embossed with clear embossing powder.  I love this technique especially when I am working with lots of color.  Here’s what I came up with… 

The card base is Basic White cardstock cut to 7 x 8” and scored at 3 ½”.  I added a layer of Pretty Peacock cardstock that measured 3 ¼ x 7 ¾”.  Next, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 x 7 ½”.  I used a Blending Brush to add some Barley Blush Ink to just a few areas to add interest, then I added that to the card front.

I used scraps of Basic White cardstock and Blending Brushes and created an inked effect using Lemon Lolly, Crisp Cantaloupe, Balmy Blue, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, and Fresh Freesia Inks.  I used this paper to punch out 7 leaves using the Simply Leaves Bundle.  I added the veins using one of the stamps in the set and Pecan Pie Ink. 

Once my leaves were all done, I pressed them (inked side down) into a pad of VersaMark Ink and then coated them in Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heat embossed them.  It doesn’t show well in photos but in real life it is a really nice effect.  I curled each of the leaves to give them the look of movement.  I added my leaves to the card starting in the center and working my way up and down to spread them evenly, they were attached with two Dimensionals each.

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment “Grateful for You” in Pretty Peacock Ink, the stamp is from the Soiree Salutations Stamp Set which is from the new upcoming September – December Catalog (It will be item #168337).  Note: this set also coordinates perfectly with the Three Banner Punch which I used to punch it out.  I also punched one out of Pretty Peacock, cut it in half and added it to the back of my sentiment just letting a little stick out from each end.  I added that to the bottom of the leaves using a Dimensional on the right side and adhering the left side to the bottom leaf.  I added six of the Glossy Garden Dots which is also from the new upcoming September - December Catalog (it will be item #168577).  For the inside I stamped one of the small leaves in Pretty Peacock Ink.  I did the same thing to the envelope which is just a business sized envelope.  

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

Simply Leaves Bundle (English) [168165]	Three Banner Punch [167050]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666]
Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad [167678]	Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [167680]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

THINKING OF YOU OFTEN (9-7-26)

Today’s card was inspired by a card on the Stampin’ Up! website that is one of the samples for this set.  I wanted different colors so I used the Color Coach Color Wheel to decide on the colors for this card (I use it often) and I chose to make it using Triadic Colors.  That is three colors placed in equal spaces from one another on a color wheel.  They form an equilateral triangle 120 degrees apart.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Blackberry Bliss cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock to 3 ¼ x 8” and embossed it using the Seasonal Cheer Embossing Folder (there are three in the set I used the leaves).  I used Pecan Pie Ink and a Blending Brush and added ink to the raised leaves just to give the piece more texture.  I added two strips of Gold Foil 3/8 x 8” and attached them to each side of the cardstock.  Then I laid the cardstock across the card base touching each corner to the top right and bottom left of it.  I flipped it over and drew a light pencil line on the fold side and cut that.  With that done I went ahead and adhered the piece to the card base.  It was still long on the top but that was easy to trim after it was attached. 

Next, I cut a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock to ¾ x 3 ½” and stamped the sentiment “Thinking of you often” from the Simply Leaves Stamp Set onto it using Blackberry Bliss Ink.  I cut a little flag into the right end and added to my card using Dimensionals.  Then I stamped three of the small leaves from the Simply Leaves Stamp Set onto scraps of Basic White cardstock.  One each stamped in Blackberry Bliss, Pecan Pie and Shaded Spruce and fussy cut them out.  I added the shaded spruce and blackberry directly to the card tucking the stems up under the sentiment.  I added a couple Dimensionals to the pecan pie leave and added it to the center.  To finish of the front of the card I made a triple bow out of Linen Thread and added it to the top of the center leaf with a Mini Glue Dot.  I added three of the Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems. 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped the same three small leaves I stamped for the front of the card again using Pecan Pie, Blackberry Bliss and Shaded Spruce Inks.  I stamped the center leaf first and then using the Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper I created a mask and used it to cover the center leaf and stamped the other two.  I did the same thing for the envelope. 

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

Simply Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [168158]	Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders [168221]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [163780]	Linen Thread [104199]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Up! Masking Paper [155480]

FUN WITH A TEMPLATE

This card was inspired by a card template that I have used for years.  I love the simplicity of the design and it makes some quick and easy cards.  Here it is the template and the card I created from it…

The card base is Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Barely Blush cardstock to 3 ½ x 4 ¾” and added a piece of the 2026 – 2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (of course I used one of the crisp cantaloupe sheets) that measured 3 3/8 x 4 5/8”. 

Next, I cut a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock to 1 ¾ x 4 ¼” and added another of piece of that 2026 – 2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (this time I picked the polka dots) that measured 1 5/8 x 4 1/16” and placed that across the center of the card.  I used one of the Circle Punches, the 2 3/8” one to punch out a circle from Basic White cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment “Thanks” from the bundle onto the bottom left of the circle with Crisp Cantaloupe Ink.  I then proceeded to stamp one of the larger leaves onto a scrap of Basic White in Barely Blush and one in Crisp Cantaloupe and I punched them out using the coordinating punch.  I stamped one of the small leaves onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Crisp Cantaloupe Ink and fussy cut it.  I added all three of the leaves to my white circle and added the circle onto the right center of my card using Dimensionals.

To finish off the front of the card I made a simple square knot bow out of Crisp Cantaloupe Bordered Ribbon and attached it to the circle with a Mini Glue Dot.  I added one large and one small of the 2026 – 2028 In Color Dots (crisp cantaloupe of course) to the front as well. 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and I stamped the sentiment “I’m grateful for your kindness” from the bundle in Crisp Cantaloupe on the center top.  I also stamped added one of the small leaves onto the bottom right corner using Crisp Cantaloupe Ink and then masked that leaf with the Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper and stamped a second leaf using Barely Blush Ink on the bottom right.  I stamped those same leaves on my envelope.

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

Simply Leaves Bundle (English) [168165]	2026–2028 In Color™ Painted Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167755]	Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167693]	Barely Blush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167689]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [167680]	Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad [167678]	2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354]	Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167552]	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546]
Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

A FALL HELLO

Today’s card features the Simply Leaves Bundle.  I was asked by my team leader to present four cards for our monthly team meeting using the Simply Leaves Bundle.  While I was creating with the bundle I realized just how versitle it is so expect lots more posts using it. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Golden Glow cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Cajun Craze cardstock to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8” and to that I added a layer of the 2026 – 2028 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper (I chose to use the Golden Glow paper) that measured 3 ¾ x 5”.  I stamped one of the leaves from the stamps in the bundle onto three scraps of cardstock.  The first was stamped with Cajun Craze Ink onto a scrap of Cajun Craze cardstock (I love the tone-on-tone look), next was one stamped in Pumpkin Pie Ink onto a scrap of Pumpkin Pie cardstock and the final one was stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink onto a scrap of Shaded Spruce cardstock.  I used the coordinating punch to punch each of the leaves out.

I added my leaves using Dimensionals keeping them to the left side of the card.  Next, I cut a piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock to 1 x 3 1/8” and stamped the sentiment “A little something to say hello” onto it using Cajun Craze Ink, once the stamping was done, I flagged the end of the sentiment.  To finish off the front of the card I added a bow made of Linen Thread and attached it using a Mini Glue Dot.  Three of the 2026- 2028 In Color Dots (I chose to use the Peaceful Pine ones) finished off the card perfectly. 

For the inside I simply cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped one of the leaves in Pumpkin Pie in the right corner and added a little strip of the DSP that measured ½ x 5”.  This was a really simple and fast card and could be recreated in numerous different colors easily.

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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Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Simply Leaves Bundle (English) [168165]	2026–2028 In Color™ Gingham Gallery 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [168218]	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]
Linen Thread [104199]	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]