AHOY

Today’s card features yet another of the upcoming Online Exclusive releases the Sunrise Sailing Bundle.  This bundle will be released on May 6^th and I am telling you it is super cute.  I often say I have a hard time creating masculine cards but bundles like this make it easy.

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Misty Moonlight cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut another layer of the Misty Moonlight cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and embossed it using the hybrid embossing folder that is part of the bundle.  Once it was embossed, I used my trusty Daubers and Blending Brushes to add some color.  I added Craft Stampin’ Ink to the clouds and Night of Navy Ink to the water.  I stamped a few of the seabirds from the set around the sailboat image using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  I added this layer directly to my card base.  Then I took a scrap of Basic White cardstock and used the die and they hybrid embossing folder to not only emboss the sail boat but to also cut it out at the same time.  I used some Stampin’ Blends (Basic Black Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie and Azure Afternoon to color in my little sail boat and then I popped it up on the card using Dimensionals.

To finish off my card I stamped the sentiment “ahoy!” from the bundle onto a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 7/8 x 1 ¾” and just flagged it with my paper snips.  I added a little double bow to the back of it using the Natural Tones Linen Thread (which is currently on sale as a last chance item) and then popped it up on the bottom left with Dimensionals.  The final addition was there of the Tinsel Gems 3 pack (another last chance item). 

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 beginning May 6^th 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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SPLATTER AWAY

Today’s card features the Textured Notes Bundle along with the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper and the new Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder (all of these new products will be released on May 6^th and will be available on my website at that time.  I love this new bundle and believe it is great for those masculine cards which are often hard for cardmakers to create. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Early Espresso cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I also cut a layer of Early Espresso cardstock that measured 3 ¾ x 5” and embossed it using the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder.  Once that was embossed I took some White Craft Ink Re-filler and added a few drops onto one of my acrylic blocks and missed just a small amount of water into it to make it more liquid.  I picked that ink up with a blending brush and just tapped the brush against the side of my bonefolder splashing the white ink all over the image.  I was very happy with the distressed image it created.  I adhered this piece to the center of my card.

To decorate the card I cut a piece of the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper to 2 x 3 ½” and added it near the bottom left.  I stamped image #2 (see below) onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Pecan Pie Ink and fussy cut it out.  I stamped image #1 onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Crumb Cake Ink and fussy cut it out.  I added image #1 and they layered image #2 over the top of it.  I stamped my sentiment “a little note of appreciation” in Early Espresso Ink onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock and die cut it out using die #1 from the bundle and popped it up with Dimensionals

To finish off the card I added a couple little Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots and a double bow made from linen thread attached with a Mini Glue Dots.  I am really enjoying this new set and I am sure you will as well.

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 (beginning May 6th) 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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IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM APPRECIATION

Today’s card features the Impressions Abloom Bundle and Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper which are part of the new Online Exclusives releasing on May 6th.  What does that mean?  That while these products are not featured within any of the current catalogs it can be ordered just like any other product once they are released.  I have always loved flowers so this set was a natural for me.

Here is what I made using it…

The card base is Secret Sea cardstock (this is one of the new 2025 – 2027 In Colors that will be released with the new Annual Catalog in June) cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I then took a piece of Secret Sea cardstock cut to 4 x 5 ¼” and Die cut the center using dies #1 and #2 (see below) from the Impressions Abloom Dies.  I simply placed them in the center of the piece and die cut them.  The cut piece from die #1 was set aside to be used on another project.  I then took this piece of cardstock and embossed it with the Damask Designs Embossing Folder (another new product from the upcoming annual catalog).  I added a 3 ½ x 4 ½” piece of the Florals In Blooms Designer Series Paper behind the cut-out center and then added the die cut from die #2 over the edges of it.  I popped this whole layer up onto the center of my card base using Dimensionals.

Now it was onto the flowers.  I cut layered image #4 and #5 together, images #3 and #6 together and #7 and #8 together (I used a little piece of scotch tape to center them inside one another) and die cut them out of scraps of Strawberry Slush cardstock (another of the new 2025 – 2027 In-Colors being released in June) I inked up the center with a little Strawberry Slush Ink using a Dauber.  I layered die cut image #13A and #13B and #14A and #14B (x2) the same way as I did the flowers and die cut them out of scraps of Darling Duckling (another of the new 2025 – 2027 In-Colors) I inked them with Darling Duckling Ink using a dauber and then mounted those onto the center of the flowers.

I die cut image #20 out of scraps of Darling Duckling cardstock and image #21 out of a scrap of Timid Tiger (yet another of the new 2025 – 2027 In-Colors).  I die cut image #17 (x2) and dies #11 and #12 out of Granny Apple Green cardstock scraps and inked them with Granny Apple Green Ink and a dauber.  I used my bonefolder to give my flowers and leaves a little dimension before adding them to my card.  Some are adhered directly to the card while other are popped up with Dimensionals.  With everything in place, I grabbed a scrap of Basic White cardstock and stamped my sentiment “I appreciate you” onto it using Strawberry Slush Ink.  I simply fussy cut around the sentiment and added it to my card front.  The addition of some Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels where the finishing touch.

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.  While I can not create a direct link to the some of the new 2025 - 2027 In-Color cardstock and Inks or the Impressions Abloom Bundle and Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper they will be available to purchase come May 6th from my website at:  https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796

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Bon Voyage

 As many of you know my husband and I really enjoy traveling and we have been planning this major trip for well over a year.  We are doing a 13 day Trans-Atlantic Cruise with stops in the Azores, Malaga Spain, Cartagena Spain, Palma De Mallorea Spain and ending in Barcelona Spain.  But that is not the end.  We will be staying on board the same ship for an addition 10 day Mediterranean Cruise with stops in Ajaccio Corsica, Cagliari Sardinia, Sicily Italy, Santorini Greece, Athens Greece, Mykonos Greece, Salerno Italy and Rome.  But wait there is more, we arrive in Rome on our 41st Anniversary so we will be staying a few days there to celebrate before returning back to the states. 

I will not be posting during the trip (I have decided it is time to unplug and recharge) however, I have scheduled posts with new cards each Friday during the month of May.  I will be sure to post some great pics when I return.

Happy Crafting!!!!

Ronnie

YOU MAKE ME SMILE

Today’s card features a number of items from the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive collection.  What does Online Exclusive mean?  Well it simply means these are products that are available for purchase online or through your demonstrator that will not be featured in a printed catalog.  Today my card features the Mixed Florals Bundle, the Happy Hibiscus Bundle (for the sentiment you can use any sentiment you chose), the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and the Thoughtful Journey DSP.

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Lemon Lolly cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 11” and scored at 5 ½”.  I cut a layer of the Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6” Designer Series Paper (I chose a nice neutral) to 4 x 5 ¼” and kept the scrap that was ¾ x 4” for the inside of the card.  I embossed this DSP with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and added it to my card.  I then stamped my large floral image from the Mixed Florals Bundle onto a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured about 3 ¼ x 4 ½” using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  Once my image was stamped, I used the coordinating die from the bundle to cut it out.  I colored the images using the Stampin’ Blends in the products list below and adhered that to the center of my card.

Next, I stamped three of the cute little ladybugs from the Mixed Florals Bundle onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then die cut them with the coordinating dies in the bundle.  I used the Real Red Stampin’ Blend to color them and then added them to my card with Mini Dimensionals.  For my sentiment I stamped “You make me Smile” from the Happy Hibiscus Bundle onto a scrap of Lemon Lolly cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then die cut it using one of the labels dies from the coordinating die set in the bundle and added it to the card with Dimensionals. 

To finish off my card (this doesn’t show in photos) I added some Wink of Stella to my tulips and ladybugs to make them pop.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added my left over ¾ x 4” piece of the DSP to the bottom and this became the inside of my card. 

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

Mixed Florals Bundle [164642]	Happy Hibiscus Bundle (English) [164880]	Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [164049]	Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163303]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161720]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518]	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899]
Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161673]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

TEXTURED THANK YOU

I have  been having a blast working with the Textured Notes bundle and all the great coordinating products.  Today’s card features the stamp set and the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder and uses some brighter color than I have used on previous projects with this set. 

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 stamped image #3 (see below) onto the upper left and lower right corners of the card base with Lost Lagoon ink that I had stamped off once before applying to card.  Next, I cut a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock to 3 x 4 ¼” and cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 2 ¾ x 4” which I embossed with the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder and adhered them together and attached them to the upper right corner of the card base in about ¼”.  Then I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 2 5/8 x 3 7/8” and stamped it with first generation and second-generation stamps using Stamp #3 (see below).  I then stamped image #2 on the center with Pretty Peacock Ink.  I attached this piece to a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock that measured 2 ¾ x 4” and attached that to the lower left side of the card base in about ¼” using Dimensionals.

I stamped my sentiment “thank you” onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock with Pretty Peacock Ink and die cut it using one of the stitched round dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies.  I added a little flag die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies cut out of a scrap of Lost Lagoon cardstock that I adhered to the center of the back of the circle.  I attached this across the stamped piece using glue on that section and Dimensionals on the parts that hung over.  To finish off the card I added a Linen Thread Bow and some Tinsel Gems.

For the inside of the card and the envelope I stamped image #3 (see above) in the right bottom corner with Lost Lagoon Ink that I had stamped off once (second-generation stamping) and then stamped just the top of image #2 over that in Pretty Peacock 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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Product List

Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set (English) [165548]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678]	Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [165559]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Linen Thread [104199]	Tinsel Gems Three Pack [161624]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

BLACK AND WHITE

Today’s card features the Textured Notes Bundle and the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper.  I love this black and white paper it is so easy to work with.  This card was fast and simple and perfect for a bigger yet it definitely has a little wow to it.

The card base is Basic White cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Basic Black that measured 4 x 5 ¼” and a layer of the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper that was 3 ¾ x 5” (you could choose any of the papers in this pack and it would work perfectly).  Next, I took a piece of Basic White cardstock that measure about 3 x 4 ¼” and die cut it using the 3^rd from the largest of the Textured Notes Dies (see below).  I stamped image 1 (see below) onto the bottom right corner using Basic Gray Ink that I had stamped off once on scrap paper before stamping on the white.  Next, I took image 2 (see below) and stamped it right in the middle using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  I popped that layer up on Dimensionals in the center of the card.  I stamped the sentiment “You are seriously the best” onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and die cut it with die 8 (see below).  I mounted it on a piece of Basic Black Ink that is 5/8 x 3 ¾” and attached that to the rectangle I stamped.  To finish off the card I added three of the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems.

For the inside of the card and envelope I stamped the stamp that looks like the bottom of a basket in Basic Gray Ink that I had stamped off once in the right corner and then stamped the top of the large leaf stamp and stamped just the top of it over the basket bottom in Basic Gray 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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Product List

Textured Notes Bundle (English) [165556]	Botanical Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165545]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165]	Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems [161288]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

HAPPY DAY

Today’s card features the Fields In Bloom Stamp which is currently slated to retire (so if you like it get it now before it is gone).  This stamp set is what is referred to as a two-step stamping set, meaning that two stamps are used to overlay two colors to get an image that has more than a single color (see the image below).  You will see that in the flowers on this card. 

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Petunia Pop cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped image #1 (see below) the clouds on the top half using Balmy Blue Ink.  I then stamped image #3 the stems and leave of the flowers in Shy Shamrock to the bottom half of the layer.  Finally, I added image #2 the flowers which were stamped in Petunia Pop Ink.  You simply line the flowers up in the void areas of the stems and leaves and stamp. 

Once all the stamping on this layer was complete, I wrapped a piece of the Petunia Pop Bordered Ribbon around the layer adhering the two ends to the back of the layer and adhered the whole thing to the center of my card base.  I stamped my sentiment “Hope your day is a happy one” onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Petunia Pop Ink and die cut it with one of the stitched square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies.  I added a piece of Petunia Pop cardstock to the back of the sentiment that measured 1 ¾ x 1 ¾” and popped the whole thing up on my card using Dimensionals.

It is amazing how quick and easy this card was to create using the two-step stamping and minimal supplies.  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

Fields In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set [163750]	So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163801]
Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad [163808]	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [163811]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Petunia Pop 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [163785]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]