Sending Sunshine

I am so excited to share one of the bundles from the new Annual Catalog.  This one is called Sending Smiles and boy I can assure you that is just what this set is going to do.  I love all the different sentiments in it that can be mixed and matched with the die cut sending and with one another.  I wanted this card to really pop and I hope that my color choices made that happen.   

Here’s what I ended up with…

The card base is one of the new In Colors it is called Starry Sky, the cardstock was cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a piece of Mango Melody cardstock to the center of the card base that measured 4 ¼ x 4 ½”.  I then cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 x 4 ¼” and to the back of that piece I adhered some of the 2022 – 2024 In Color Designer Series Paper.  To create this, I took two pieces of the DSP that measured 1 ¼ x 4 ¼” and I cut them suing the Basic Boarders dies and then just adhered them to the back of the Basic White layer.  This was then stamped with the sentiment ‘SUNSHINE TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY” from the stamp set in the bundle.  Once that was done, I adhered the layer to the cardbase.

Next, I die cut the shadow image of the word “Sending” out of Starry Sky cardstock and the actual word out of Mango Melody (note:  if you want to save some paper cut the word out of the center of the mango melody layer before you adhere it).  I stamped the two flowers and the stems out of some scraps of Basic White cardstock (I used Starry Sky ink for the flowers, the centers were stamped with Mango Melody ink and the stems were stamped with the new In Color Parakeet Party) and die cut them out.  I started by adhering my “Sending” sentiment and then I tucked my flowers back in behind it (everything was adhered using Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals).  For my final addition I took three of the Rhinestone Basic Jewels and colored them using the Dark Starry Sky Stampin’ Blend (you can do this with any color and create your own coordinating jewels). 

For the inside of the card and envelope I simply stamped one of the flowers in Starry Sky ink with a Mango Melody center.

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and much more on my website at https://craftwithronnie.stampinup.net or by click the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below. 

Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Sending Smiles Bundle (English) [158707]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Basic Borders Dies [155558]	Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159222]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

Painting with Ink

Today I once again wanted to showcase the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper before it retires at the end of June.  I just love all the papers in this collection and I will certainly miss having it to play with.  I wanted today’s card to be a simple yet elegant looking card and share a technique I love.

Here’s what I ended up with…

The card base is Night of Navy cardstock that is cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I then cut another piece of Night of Navy cardstock that measured 2 ¼ x3 ¾”.  I cut a piece of the Heart & Home DSP (love this blue and white image) that measured 2 ¾ x 5 ½” and adhered it to the top of my card (I left about ¼” uncovered at the top).  I stamped my image from the Blessings of Home stamp set onto this piece of cardstock using Versamark ink and heat embossed it using White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  Once that was done, I took one of my small blocks and pressed it down into my Whisper White ink.  I used a Blender Pen to pick up the ink and paint in my flowers.  You can go as light or dark as you want with the white (I recommend doing the whole thing once and allowing it to dry and adding more if you desire then as it dries darker).  Once that was dry, I attached it to a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 2 3/8 x 3 7/8.  I adhered this to the left side of my card using Dimensionals.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to ½ x 4” and stamped my sentiment “HAVE A PERFECT BIRTHDAY” from the stamp set onto it using Night of Navy ink.  I added this to my card again using Dimensionals.  For my final touch I added three of the Pearl Basic Jewels.

For the inside of my card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added a little strip of the DSP to the bottom of it that measured ¼ x 5 ¼”.  For the envelope I simply stamped that same floral image (slightly off the envelope) using Night of Navy ink.

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and much more on my website at https://craftwithronnie.stampinup.net or by click the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below. 

Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Blessings Of Home Cling Stamp Set (English) [157930]	Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157928]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277]	Blender Pens [102845]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Hello Honeybee

I wanted to feature the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper today.  It coordinates with both the Honeybee Home and Blessings of Home stamp sets (both of which have carried over to the new Annual Catalog).  His paper however will be retiring at the end of the Mini Catalog on June 30^th so I would encourage everyone to get some now while it is still available, it makes such adorable cards.  I wanted to feature another great fun fold.   

Here’s what I ended up with…

The card base is Cinnamon Cider cardstock (this cardstock retired but the concept is still great and you can select from tons of other colors) that is cut to 5 ½ x 11” and scored at 1 ¾, 3 ½, 5 ¼, and 7”.  I also cut a piece of Crumbcake cardstock to 3 x 6” and scored at 3”.  I cut two pieces of Pale Papaya cardstock to 1 ½ x 5 ¼” and then embossed them using the Hive 3D Embossing Folder.  I cut two pieces of the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper to 1 ½ x 5 ¼”.  Now just add the DSP and the embossed Pale Papaya cardstock as shown in the photo. 

Cut two pieces of Basic White cardstock to 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ and stamp using the Honeybee Home Stamp Set.  I stamped using Black Tuxedo Memento Ink two of the flowers and a bee on one sheet and colored using the Stampin’ Blends listed below.  On the second piece I stamped the sentiment “stay wonderful” from the set and another bee.  These are then attached to the Crumbcake cardstock piece that was previously cut and scored.  This is then attached to the cardbase.  (NOTE: what I found worked the best was to close my card and center my crumbcake piece on it.  Once I found that center, I adhered the front being sure to just adhere on the left side so the card could open.  Once that was dry, I opened my card keeping the accordion folds from the front all together and laying flat and I adhered the other side of the crumbcake piece being sure to just adhere on the right side so it would open.) 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 3/4 x 5 ¼” and stamped and colored another of the bees on the top right side.  I added a piece of the Designer Series Paper that measured 1 x 3 ¾”

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and much more on my website at https://craftwithronnie.stampinup.net or by click the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below. 

Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Honeybee Home Cling Stamp Set (English) [157943]	Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157928]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [157955]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519]

I have been away

 Sorry I have been away so long.  As many of you know I lost my Dad in March and that certainly did affect my crafting.  Then we had to deal with some issues with my Mother In Law and get her moved into a facility that was more appropriate for her needs (which is a bit of a hassle let me tell you).  We finally got things settled about 3 weeks ago and decided to head off for a little relax and refresh.  We were at my sons home when I took a bad fall and injured my tailbone pretty bad.  Unfortunately it has taken  weeks for it to heal enough that I could climb up and down the stairs to my craft room and for me to feel up to creating at all.  I had to cancel my open house which was so sad because I had so many plans.  

I finally am feeling better and it was so much fun to finally get to start playing with some of the beautiful new products out of this new Annual Catalog (be watching for some projects made with them).  Thanks to all of my amazing friends and followers who called, sent cards and prayers during all of this, I don't know what I would have done without all of you.  

I promise I am back and I will be posting often!

Thanks again,

Ronnie

Flowing Flowers

I am using the Flowing Flowers stamp set today.  I wanted to feature a card that showed a technique I have not posted about before.  I saw a card like this on Pinterest and I decided it was a great old technique that had kind of been forgotten but should be shared. 

Here’s what I ended up with…

The card base is Soft Succulent cardstock that is cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I then cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped my sentiment “JUST A NOTE” from the stamp set onto it using Mango Melody ink.  Now for the technique, I flipped my card over onto my Simply Scored Scoring Tool and began to score every ¼” until I had added 10 score lines.  When you flip the card back over you have a really awesome affect.  I cut three squares of Basic White cardstock each 1 5/8 x 1 5/8” and stamped the flower from the stamp set onto each of them using Mango Melody, Soft Succulent and Mellow Mambo inks.  I popped these three squares up on my card using Dimensionals and added three of the Genial Gems.  This card was quick and easy and required little product to complete. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and much more on my website at https://craftwithronnie.stampinup.net or by click the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below. 

Happy Crafting!!! 

Product List

Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set [157880]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Genial Gems [155500]	Simply Scored [122334]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]