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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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]

HOT FOIL ON WINDOW SHEET

Today’s card features both the Botanical Glow and Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies along with the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape.  I had seen a video where Stampin’ Up! had used one of the hot foil dies on a Window Sheet and couldn’t wait to give it a try.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Basic White cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Blueberry Bushel cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added it.  I cut a piece of Window Sheet to 4 x 5 ¼” and foiled it using the Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die and silver Stampin’ Hot Foil Roll.  (I love how it turned out).  I rolled out about 6” of the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and attached it to a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 3 ½ x 6”. 

When I had it all nice and adhered to the cardstock, I used the Extraordinary Flora Die to cut it apart (it leaves you with a bunch of flowers and foliage which I keep in a little clear envelope in with the set for quick cards.  I decided where I was going to add the washi tape flowers on the window sheet and used Dimensionals to attach them.  Next, I foiled the “thank you” from the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using the Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Roll and die cut it out with the coordinating die.  I placed this on the center of my window sheet piece and popped it up with dimensionals. 

I adhered my window sheet to my card being sure to keep the adhesive behind the flowers and words so that it would not show through the window sheet.  For the inside and envelope I added another spray of flowers cut from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape. 

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

Botanical Glow Hot Foil Die [170056]	Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies [170042]	Window Sheets [142314]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968]
Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape [165269]	Extraordinary Flora Die [165244]	Silver Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170067]	Gold Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170066]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]