Bordering on Romance Diorama Card

My card for today is another diorama card. Did you see the Send Me Soaring Diorama Card I posted the other day? Click here to check it out. I like this one even more and unfortunately, the photos just do not do this card justice. I used Dazzling Details on the flowers and they are so soft and sparkly. I also cut out the flowers and layered a few of them on dimensionals, of the flowers really pop more than them photo shows.

 

Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make a diorama card at home. The video features the Send Me Soaring stamp set, but the dimensions and assembly of the card in the same.

Stampin Up Supplies: Bordering on Romance, Loving Thoughts, Basic Gray ink pad, Pretty in Pink marker, Pink Pirouette marker & cardstock, Certainly Celery marker, Whisper White cardstock, Twitterpated Designer Paper, Dazzling Details, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch, Sticky Strip, Stampin Dimensionals

bold = 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog Products

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Double Punched Blossom Card Tutorial

Two videos in a row! Don't expect this every day, but I wanted to share this card before the Occasions Mini Catalog ends tomorrow. If you haven't already ordered it, you definitely want to get the Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch. Click here to see other projects using this stamp set.

Today's project was designed by Robin Armbrecht for our dowline meeting this month. I changed up the colors and the designer paper, but otherwise, I CASEd it from Robin, Thanks, Robin!

I don't remember what Robin called this card, or if it even had a name, so I'm called it the Double Punched Blossom Card. Click here to see the PDF tutorial or scroll down to see the video tutorial to learn to make this card yourself.

Double Punched Blossom Card Tutorial (.pdf)

 

 

Check out this video tutorial and be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mixed Bunch stamp set, Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo marker/ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Cheerful Treat Designer Paper, Blossom Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Simply Scored Tool, Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Diorama Card VIDEO Tutorial

I am so excited to share my video tutorial debut with you!! As part of my "Stamp of the Month" Club, I am launching a new video tutorial series. When you sign up for the "Stamp of the Month" Club, you'll get a new stamp set every month plus three completely finished cards. Click here for details. (Sign up by Monday, April 30 to get the April package.)

Check out the first two cards here and here. The third card is this Diorama Card using the Sending Me Soaring stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

The card pops up to create a 3-D diorama: 

But it also folds flat so you can mail it in a regular envelope with any extra postage.

Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this card at home:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Sending Me Soaring, Perfect Plum ink & cardstock, Pear Pizzazz ink, Whisper White cardstock, Bashful Blue ink & cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, 2010-2012 In Colors Patterns DSP, 2-1/2" Cirlce Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Simply Scored Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

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Summer Smooches My Digital Studio Hybrid Card

This hybrid card created with My Digital Studio is the fourth project in my Summer Smooches class series. Creating cards with My Digital Studio is so easy and the results are stunning!

Can you tell which elements on this card are real and which are digital?

I stamped the greeting in Basic Black ink, added a Daffodil Delight Boho Blossom punch and Summer Smooches Fabric Brad to the center flower, and put the card front on the Rich Razzleberry card base. Everything else is digital!

Click here to view another MDS Hybrid card and read some tips for printing your card image.

Summer Smooches Sneak Peek Class, To Go Kit, $18

Stampin' Up! Supplies: My Digital Studio, Petite Pairs stamp set, Basic Black ink, Whisper White cardstock, Rich Razzleberry cardstock, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Boho Blossom Punch, Summer Smooches Fabric Brads

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Summer Smooches Decor Stencil Cards

I am loving the new Summer Smooches Sneak Peek Suite! The Fabric Brads (which just sold out yesterday) and the Decor Stencil will not be available in the new catalog, so make sure to order it by April 30. Here are some quick cards I made with the Summer Smooches Decor Stencil.

The Stencil comes with the negative piece as well, so I used it for this second card and sponged around the edges. (Tip: A little Dotto or removable adhesive will keep the stencil still while you are sponging the ink.) 

Click here to see more project ideas using the Summer Smooches projects.

Stampin Up! Supplies: Full of Life, Summer Smooches Stencil, Daffodil ink & cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Basic Black Polka Dot Ribbon, 1-3/8" Circle Punch (to round corners of Whisper White cardstock), Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches 3x3 Note Holder Printable Tutorial

Yesterday, I showed you a set of Summer Smooches 3x3 mini cards. Here is the box we created to put the cards in. Click here to download and print the PDF Tutorial with instructions and measurements to make this project.

 

3x3 Note Box Tutorial (.pdf)

I adapted the card holder from a video that Stampin' Up! posted for a full  size card holder. Check it out:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Tangerine Tango marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Simply Scored Tool, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches 3x3 Cards + Corner Rounder Tip

These mini cards are part of the Summer Smooches Class that I announced yesterday. Click here for details.

These cards are clean and simple, but you'll have to come back tomorrow to see how they are packaged up!

 

 

I used a piece of the Summer Smooches Designer Paper on the flaps of the Mini Envelopes to coordinate with the cards. And here's a tip for rounding your corners -- use the 3/4" Circle Punch! Just slip the corner in and punch!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, Petite Pairs, Basic Black ink pad, Tangerine Tango marker & cardstock, Tempting Turquoise marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker, Rich Razzleberry marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, 3/4" Circle Punch, Mini Envelopes

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Summer Smooches Purse Die Basket

Here's another make and take that I designed for the Spring Into Stamping meeting. The original concept of using the Petite Purse die to make a basket is from Betty Traciak. I found her project on Stampin' Connection -- a sharing website just for demonstrators!

We'll be making this project in my upcoming Summer Smooches Sneak Peek class on Friday, May 4th. Click here for details. If you can't attend or live too far away, you can get the class kit "to go" and make the projects -- including this one -- at home!

The Summer Smooches promotion is almost over! There's only one week left during this sneak peek to get the Petite Purse Die, Bright Blossoms stamp set, and Summer Smooches Designer Paper. Click here to Shop Now in my Online Store. Click here to see more Summer Smooches projects.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, Rich Razzleberry marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Petite Purse die (Big Shot), Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Silver Brads

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Summer Smooches Blossom Card

What a whirlwind weekend! It was our annual Spring Into Stamping meeting on Saturday and I had the honor of once again designing and preparing the make and takes for 100 demonstrators. A special shout out to my helpers: Libby, Margo, Debbie, Wiko, Beverly, Chris, and Mary! I lost track of our total number of man hours this past week, but it was a lot! I seem to forget each year just how much work it is.

And unfortunately, this year, I was not able to stay for the entire meeting so I could be with my family (including all of my siblings and in-laws from out of town) to celebrate Thomas' First Communion.

Needless to say, I'm exhausted! I had intended to get some work done tonight, but instead prompting fell asleep in the recliner. I promise I have more to share, but for tonight, I'm going to just share one of the Summer Smooches projects we made at Spring Into Stamping this year.

I used the small tulip stamp and stamped it in each petal of the Blossom Petal Punch. It's a simple, but sweet card!

Supplies: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Petite Pairs stamp set, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Daffodil Delight ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, Blossom Punch, 3/4" and 1" Circle Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Send Me Soaring: Turn Kites into Flowers

Here's another card that I'm sending with the April "Stamp of the Month" Club. I wanted to do something nontraditional with the kites to show how versatile this stamp set can be, so I used the kites as petals of and leaves of a flower. I also used one of the kites to create a pattern down the side of the card.

Did you check out the samples in the sneak peek of Stampin' Success here? I love how they used the kites to create a plaid pattern. Click here to check it out (the link is at the bottom of the post).

I am so excited about my new online "Stamp of the Month" Club! Sign up for this club and build your stamp collection with a new stamp set every month plus three hand-stamped, completed cards in the mail. Click here for more details.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Send Me Soaring, Perfect Plum ink & cardstock, So Saffron ink & cardstock, Pear Pizzazz ink & cardstock, Subtles Buttons, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Delightful Dozen Masculine Card

I CASEd this layout from Robin Armbrecht. She designed a similar card for our downline meeting a couple months ago and I changed up the colors a little for my Manly Man class. Thanks for the inspiration, Robin!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Delightful Dozen, Not Quite Navy marker, Cajun Craze marker, Early Espresso marker & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Well Word Designer Paper, 1" Square Punch, Small Star Punch (retired), Neutral Jumbo Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stamp of the Month Club: Send Me Soaring

I am so excited about my new online "Stamp of the Month" Club! Sign up for this club and build your stamp collection with a new stamp set every month plus three hand-stamped, completed cards in the mail. Click here for more details.

The Stamp Set for April is Sending Me Soaring from the Occasions Mini Catalog and this card is one that you'll get when you sign up for the "Stamp of the Month" Club!

Click here to view more Sending Me Soaring samples.

Click here to register for the "Stamp of the Month" Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Send Me Soaring, Regal Rose ink & cardstock, So Saffron ink & cardstock, Bashful Blue cardstock, Marina Mist cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Jet Black Staz-on ink pad, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (Big Shot), Cupcake Builder Punch, Corner Rounder, Stampin' Dimensionals

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NEW! Online Stamp Club for U.S. Stampers: Get Hand-Stamped Projects in the Mail!

Sometimes things don't always work out as planned. After a month-long delay, I'm excited to finally "go live". Starting today, I am offering two new online clubs! The idea behind these clubs is to inspire you in a brand new way, by offering completed hand-stamped projects directly to your mail box! Who doesn't love "happy mail"!?

If you live in the Champaign-Urbana area, you'll want to check out my Local Stamp Club. We're starting a new round this month and guests are always welcome! Click here for more information about my Local Stamp Club.

And now for ALL stampers in the United States:

• Stamp of the Month Club: You'll get a new stamp set every month and three hand-stamped, completed cards created with that stamp set. Club runs in a 3 month cycle and you'll get a discount on the 4th month! Read More & Register Here
  

Uncharted Territory Father's Day Card

Here's another card from my Manly Man Card Class. I finally inked up my Uncharted Territory stamp set to CASE this design from Jenn Sannes and Dawn Olchefske...not sure which one of them CASEd the other, but their cards both inspired me!

Have you checked out the list of Retiring Stamp Sets yet? Uncharted Territory is on the list! Click here to see the Retiring Stamp Set List. Watch for the list of Retiring Accessories to be posted next week, on April 25th.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Uncharted Territory, Delightful Dozen (greeting), Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Pool Party marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Crumb Cake cardstock, Hemp Twine, Extra Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Retiring or Not? Lovely As a Tree

One of the cards we made at my Manly Man card class earlier this week used the Lovely As a Tree stamp set, and of course, the big question was: will it retire? Lovely As a Tree is the oldest stamp set in the catalog, dating back to 2001. It's a classic and one that I got in my Demonstrator Starter Kit 10 years ago. Do you have this stamp set already? (Leave me a comment if you do!)

Well, the Retired List is here and we have our answer -- Lovely As a Tree is NOT retiring!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Lovely As a Tree, Loving Thoughts, Early Espresso ink & marker, Always Artichoke marker & cardstock, Certainly Celery marker, Crumb Cake marker, Very Vanilla Textured Cardstock, Well Worn Designer Paper, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Color Spritzer Tool, Crumb Cake Seam Binding

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Top 5 of April 2011

It's time to rewind! I looked over my posts from last April and choose my top 5 favorite projects to share with you again. Click on each photo for more details about the project. Click here to see all my April 2011 blog posts.


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Summer Smooches Grateful Card

Here's another Summer Smooches card from Stampin' Up! (I promise this is the last one for a little while. I have some cards from my Manly Man class to share next!)

Honestly, I can't get enough of the Summer Smooches! It's just so bright and fun! Click here to see these sneak peek products in my online store.

This card uses the Summer Smooches Designer Fabric. I'm not much of a sewer...in fact, my hubby is the one to sew buttons back on at our house! But this lolly (aka rosette) looks easy enough for even me to handle! You could get a similar look by using the designer paper and Designer Rosette die too.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Pursuit of Happiness, Lucky Limeade marker & cardstock, Real Red marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Summer Smooches Designer Fabric, Summer Smooches Designer Brads, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Blossom Bouquet Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch


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Summer Smooches Thanks 3x3 Card

Here's another Summer Smooches card from Stampin' Up! I love the way the used the little leaves and stamped repeatedly to create taller flowers. Notice the Decorative Label punch? They cut it in half and have it behind the sides of the flowers. It adds just the right pop of color without overwhelming this 3x3 card!

Get the Summer Smooches Sneak Peek products right now in April! Click here to see them in my Online Store.
Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, A Word for You, Lucky Limeade ink, Island Indigo ink, Tangerine Tango ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Summer Smooches Fabric Brad, Decorative Label Punch, 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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4/9/12: Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Updated!

Stampin' Up! added more retired products to the Clearance Rack section of my Online Store today. These items are only available while supplies last, so make sure to shop early for the best selection! Prices start a just $1.39!

Shop the Clearance Rack Now!

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NEW Petite Purse Die from Stampin' Up!

I love the new Bright Blossoms stamp set and I love the bright sassy colors and designs of the Summer Smooches Designer Paper, but I REALLY love the new Petite Purse die that is part of this Summer Smooches Sneak Peek. (Click here to view all the sneak peek products in my Online Store.)

This project, created by Stampin' Up!, is not quite a purse. The flap has been cut off so that the box is open on top. Click here for a complete list of supplies to make this box. The red polka dot flower was made with Boho Blossom punch from the Summer Smooches DSP.

Check out this video from Stampin' Up! for more Petite Purse ideas.

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