Heavenly Handmade

Hi crafty friends,

I absolutely love an easy, cute, and flexible card that I can make in a pinch. This card fits that! I’m using retired products, but you can use whatever you have in your stash.

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry (soon to be retired), Basic White, Fresh Freesia (returning as a Core Color)

Designer Series Paper: Dainty DSP (retired Sale-a-bration item)

Stamp Set: Dainty Delight

Inks: Old Olive; Markers: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia

Tools: Double Oval Punch

Other Supplies: Fresh Freesia Ribbon, Dimensionals, Adhesive, Envelope

CUTTING MEASUREMENTS:

Card base (Rich Razzleberry) 11″ x 4-1/4″, scored and burnished @ 5-1/2″

Fresh Freesia Layer: 4-1/4″ x 3-1/4″

DSP Layer: 3″ x 4″

Basic White (inside layer): 5-1/4″ x 4″

Fresh Freesia Ribbon: 2-3/4 in length

ASSEMBLY:

1. Fold card base.
2. Adhere DSP layer to Fresh Freesia layer, then adhere to card front.
3. Use Old Olive ink to stamp greeting onto Basic White scrap. Punch out with Double Oval punch. Punch out the scallop oval with Fresh Freesia cardstock and adhere.
4. Put some adhesive on center of ribbon and adhere to back of greeting oval.
5. Place two dimensionals to back of greeting label and adhere to card front.
6. On inside layer, stamp flower bunch in Old Olive ink. Color flowers with Daffodil Delight and Fresh Freesia markers. Adhere to inside of card.
7. Decorate envelope if desired.

What did I tell you? Easy-peasy, right? Thanks for visiting today. I hope you have a blessed day!

Debbie

Dear crafty friends,

Do you have stacks of Designer Series Paper like I do? Here’s a way to use up that pretty paper and make someone smile!

SUPPLIES USED:

Paper: Basic White, Melon Mambo, Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper

Ink: Granny Apple Green

Stamps: Good Feelings

Dies: Deckled Rectangles Dies

Other Supplies: Brushed Brass Butterflies, bone folder, Simply Scored Score Board, acrylic blocks, adhesive of your choice

CARDSTOCK/PAPER MEASUREMENTS:

Designer Series Paper (card base): 11-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, score on long side @ 1″, 4″, and 7″

Basic White (inside layer): 2-1/2″ x 5″

Melon Mambo cardstock (inside layer): 2-5/8″ x 5-1/8″

Basic White Front Focal Image/Greeting: (size can vary) I used the second smallest Deckled Rectangle die for greeting

Layer behind focal image/greeting: Melon Mambo cardstock, cut with third smallest Deckled Rectangle

ASSEMBLY:

1. Score DSP on long side @ 1″, 4″, and 7″. Fold and burnish to create card base.
2. Adhere the 1″ panel down to the front panel.
3. For the front focal image, stamp the greeting in Granny Apple Green on Basic White CS and cur out with the secon smallest Deckled Die.
4. Adhere to Melon Mambo Deckled Die layer.
5. Next, adhere to card front using adhesive behind the back left side so your card will open properly.
6. Stamp sentiment in Granny Apple Green on inside Basic White layer, adhere to Melon Mambo, then adhere to inside of card. Make sure to adhere to the left edge so it doesn’t show when card is closed.
7. Add Brushed Metallic Butterflies.

Mariellen, one of my crafty friends, made this card with her own Designer Series Paper.

Cute, right?! Thanks for sharing your cards, Mariellen!

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a blessed day!

Debbie

to all my crafty friends!

Debbie

Hello crafty friends!

Isn’t this Easy Step Card beautiful?! This was the fun fold card we made at Mystery Card Monday. It’s made with the Regency Park Collection from the 2023 January – April Mini Spring Catalog (p. 30 – 33). The Petal Park stamp set, the Petal Park Builder Punch, and the Regency Park 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper make a variety of gorgeous cards! The Easy Step Card Fun Fold is truly EASY! I hope the following photos help you to make your own Easy Step Card.

Here is what I used for my card. Of course, you can use products from your own stash. If you want to purchase the products I used, I would be very happy to help you with your order!

SUPPLIES: Petal Park Bundle; Regency Park 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper; Sweet Sorbet and Basic White cardstock; 1-3/4″ Circle Die; Ink Pads: Black Momento Ink, Shaded Spruce, Petal Pink, and Sweet Sorbet inks; Stampin’ Sponge; Basic Rhinestone Jewels; Dimensionals, Tombow Liquid Glue; Extra stamp set I used: Charming Sentiments.

CUTTING DIRECTIONS: (When complete, card measures 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)

Colored Card Base (Sweet Sorbet): 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″; score in landscape position at 3″, 6″, and 7-1/4″. Same color Cardstock: 3′ x 8-1/2″ scored in landscape at 4-1/4″. Designer Series Paper: (landscape orientation) 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ and 1″ x 5-1/4″ Neutral Cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 4″ Neutral Cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ plus scrap for greeting circle

ASSEMBLY:

1. Stamp greeting on Neutral cardstock. Cut or punch out. (I used Petal Pink ink to sponge around the circle. Set aside.
2. Stamp sentiment on 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ Neutral cardstock. Add images if desired. Set aside.
3. Take Card Base and fold on scored lines: mountain, valley, mountain folds.
4. Adhere Designer Series Paper pieces as in photo.
5. Adhere 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ layer to inside of card.
6. Fold the 3″ x 8-1/2″ piece on scored line. Adhere focal image.
7. Dry-fit focal image layer on Card Base to see where glue will need to go. Adhere to back and front of Card Base so the top of layer is not glued.
8. Decorate envelope. Add embellishments to your card if desired.

Here are more examples of cards made from some of my Mystery Card Monday attendees.

Here is Mariellen’s card:

This is Diane’s card:

This is Marilyn’s card:

I’m proud to say that I have some pretty creative customers!

Have a blessed day! Debbie

Hi crafty friends!
True confessions! I straight up copied this card from Shelli Gardner’s blog. (Shelli Gardner is the co-founder of Stampin’ Up!) It took me a while to figure out the scoring measurements though. I love Shelli’s cards; they’re always amazing! I’ve been waiting to use this Share a Milkshake Bundle, so at my monthly Card Party, one of our card projects was Shelli’s Gift Card Holder. If you don’t need a gift card holder, just adhere the entire flap.

SUPPLIES:
Bundle: Share a Milkshake stamp set + dies
Cardstock: Sweet Sorbet, Basic White, and Dandy Designs Designer Series
Paper (retired), Basic White scraps to stamp and cut out ice cream shapes
Inks: Versamark, Sweet Sorbet, Pale Papaya. Markers: Early Espresso, Sweet Sorbet
Other: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, scrap printer paper paper (to pour extra powder back into jar), Cut & Emboss Machine, Dimensionals, Tear ‘n’ Tape, Tombow Liquid Glue (green cap), bone folder

CUTTING AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Card base (Sweet Sorbet, my sample): 11″ x 4-1/4″, score on long side @ 3″ and 8-1/8″
2. Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (retired): 3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (Cut 2) Glue strips to both ends of the card base. Use bone folder to crease cardstock.
3. Use Versamark, embossing buddy, printer paper, and white embossing powder to add greetings.
4. Open flap for gift card holder. Place Tear ‘n’ Tape to either side of flap for a gift card holder. (If you don’t want t gift card holder, the glue the flap shut.)
5. Use Basic White scrap to stamp large scoop of ice cream with Sweet Sorbet ink, small scoop with Pale Papaya ink.
6. Use Early Espresso and Sweet Sorbet markers to color cherry and stem stamp. Stamp on Basic White CS.
7. Place scoops, cherry, dish, and spoon on scrap and run through the Cut & Emboss Machine.
8. Adhere dish to lower section (see sample).
9. Adhere scoops, spoon, and cherry together with adhesives. Place dimensionals behind ice cream. Tip: Watch for placement of dimensionals so you don’t glue card together

Hope you like this project. You can make this card with your own stash of products! Have fun and show me what your card looks like!

Have a blessed Wednesday!
Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

Well, here in Ohio we’ve had a taste of spring: warmer weather (upper 60’s), tulips, crocuses, and magnolia trees in gorgeous bloom. Ahhh, the beauty of spring! Then – SNOW! Temps back down to the 30’s! Ah well! Another chance to enjoy a fire in our family room fireplace before the warmer weather arrives for good. This card I have for you today is a reminder that spring flowers will be here soon. Can’t wait!

This card was made using the Irresistible Blooms stamp set and the coordinating 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. You won’t find these products in any catalog, but you can find them at my online store by clicking on the Shop button above. Search for Online Exclusives to see all the new products in this product line. The Designer Series Paper is gorgeous! And it looks like retired Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock are coming back to join the Stampin’ Up! color lineup! Yay!!

Really, you should check my online store now to see the new, exciting products! Here are the details for you to make this cute card:

SUPPLIES:  Irresistible Blooms stamp set; Hello Irresistible 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, Basic White CS, Colored CS to match DSP, Basic White & Flirty Flamingo scraps; Basic Gray & Pear Pizzazz ink pads; Markers:  Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight; Large Oval, Scallop Oval, water mister, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Dimensionals, Adhesive

CUTTING AND ASSEMBLY:

Colored Cardstock (Flirty Flamingo):  8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, score @ 4-1/4 inches

Basic White layers:  5-1/4” x 4” (Cut 2)

Designer Series Paper:  5-1/8” x 3-7/8”

Stamp greeting on white scrap (Basic Gray ink) and punch out with Large Oval. Punch shape with Scallop Oval. Adhere together and attach to card front with Dimensionals.

Add a few brass butterflies.

EASY WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUE: 

            Use S.U. markers to color flower stamp this way:

                        Color with lightest color first (Daffodil Delight – center of flower)

                        Then color with the next darker color. (Petal Pink)

                        Then finish coloring with the darkest marker.  (Flirty Flamingo – edges of flower)

            Spritz flower with water ONE TIME.  Stamp on Basic White layer.  Let dry.

            To add the leaves to the flower, ink leaves with Pear Pizzazz ink.  Stamp off once on grid paper, then stamp next to flower.  Repeat the process to add more leaves.

I hope you’ll give this card a try. It was very easy – the Designer Series Paper did all the work!

Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

I’m sorry if I confused you with my previous post with this title. I spent a lot of time getting the info and photos for the post, thought it was all good, but then when I checked it, something went wonky. LOL Ever had one of those days? Well, here is the better post, and I hope you get inspired!

Products I used:

Lucky Clover Bundle (stamp set + punch); Cardstock: Basic White, Soft Sea Foam; Cut & Emboss Machine; Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder; Inks: Soft Sea Foam, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green; Dimensionals, Tombow green cap liquid glue, Mini Glue Dots, Gold Twine

Assembly:

1. Card Base (Soft Sea Foam):  8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches, scored on long side at 4-1/4 inches, at one end of the card base, cut 1-1/4 inches off.  This side will be the card front.
2. Designer Series Paper:  2-3/4 x 5-1/4 inches.  Adhere to card front.  (I used retired Designer Series Paper from Sale-a-bration, Dandy Designs.)
3. Designer Series Paper (coordinating pattern):  1 x 5-1/4 inches.  Adhere to inside so it shows when card is closed.
4. Basic White Cardstock (inside):  2-3/4 x 5-1/4 inches.  Stamp sentiment & adhere inside card.
5. Gold Twine:  11 inches.  Make a bow to adhere to the clover with a Mini Glue Dot.
6. Basic White Focal Image Mat: any shape (circle, square, etc.) approx. 2-1/2 inches and image shape to mount on it.  I cut a 2-1/4” circle and ran it through my Cut & Emboss Machine with the new Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder.  I popped it up on the card front with dimensionals.  I stamped and punched out the Lucky Clover and adhered it to the circle.
7. Basic White scrap cardstock for greeting on front.  I used a greeting from the Lucky Clover stamp set.

Here is the same Fun Fold Card with a portrait orientation:

I received two cards from friends using the same Fun Fold. Here is Rose’s and Marilyn’s beautiful cards:

In the past I haven’t sent out St. Patrick’s Day cards, but I plan to do that this year. It’s such a cute stamp set and punch, and I’ve been waiting patiently for a good Saint Patty’s Day bundle, so YAY. I’ll be sending this card out to my family, and I also plan to make it into a home decor piece using the same layout!

I hope I’ve inspired you, and you’ll find some time today to get an adult beverage, turn on some calming music, and have papercrafting time.

Have a blessed day! Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

This month Paper Pumpkin celebrates its Tenth Birthday of offering many beautiful cards, tags, and 3D projects over the years that are easy, fun to make, and have everything in the box that you need. It’s very convenient, economical, and gives you the opportunity to have some craft time. Bonus: your friends will smile when they receive your handmade cards!

A Paper Pumpkin subscription is very versatile; you can stop and start it up whenever you want. But I’ll bet you’ll want every month’s kit! To sign up under me, go to: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2046382 by March 10th!

Contact me if you have questions 🙂 Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

Seems we don’t have to wait for a new catalog to get some NEW stamps!
This is something new that Stampin’ Up is trying, releasing several new bundles and dies out of a printed publication.
“Online Exclusives” like these will be released in March, July and November, taking up the space in between the new printed catalog releases. (The new Annual catalog will be released May 2nd.)

Elegant Border Dies $32  #161593

Rhino Ready Cling Stamp set and dies
#161387 $50.25  (can be purchased separately)

Tropical Leaf Bundle
#161249 $37.75

Growth Takes Time   $24  #161497

Classic Letters Alphabet – Photopolymer clear stamps
# 161267     $25

Irresistible Blooms Bundle #161150  $54.00  or you can get the whole suite with the paper and embellishments

A bundle of THREE embossing folders called Basics 3D
$30  #161598

This paper is a must have! It’s gorgeous in person!
Hello, Irresistible   $12.50  #161139
6×6 size, 48 sheets, 12 designs.    Love it!

12×12  called Naturally Gilded (shiny foil Specialty Paper)
#161639  $10 for 6 sheets

There is a new card kit available today, too!

Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit  #161804  $23
Makes 9 cards with envelopes  and includes an ink spot and this stamp set!

Wow!  That’s a lot of new goodies!

If you’d like to order through me online, just click on the SHOP button above.

You do not have to order online for the Online Exclusives, you can still email or call me for those that don’t like to shop online.
   Online Exclusives just means that these items are not in a printed flyer or catalog:)  If you do order online, I’ll send you a thank you in the mail:)

Come back tomorrow! I’ll have a cute card from the Irresistible Blooms Bundle. Until then, have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

Happy (Saint) Valentine’s Day!! Prayers for lots of love and good wishes coming your way today. Here’s the last of the Valentine’s Cards this year. I love these little cats in the stamp set, Love Cats, especially because we have two cats of our own. Ginger and Coco get in the worst predicaments sometimes, and our family enjoys watching them play. Here are the details if you want to make this card yourself:

STAMPS: Love Cats (January – April Mini Catalog); Welcome Window (shelf): stamp ledge and cut out with die

CARDSTOCK: Petal Pink Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches, score at 4-1/4 inches; Country Floral Lane 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper: Cut two different patterns; 3-3/4 x 5 inches and 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 inches; Basic White: 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches, spray with alcohol and run through Cut & Emboss Machine with Timeworn 3D Embossing Folder; Sweet Sorbet: 2 x 3/4 inches, round corners with punch; Basic White: stamp cat and greeting in Sweet Sorbet, fussy-cut them out; Basic White: 4 x 5-1/4 inches for inside layer.

OTHER SUPPLIES: Paper Snips to fussy-cut the cat and the greeting; Hearts Dual Punch (punch out one Basic White heart and one Sweet Sorbet heart), glue them together and stamp sentiment; Dimensionals, Tombow Liquid Glue

I hope you liked this card. And have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!!

Blessings! Debbie