Umbrella Weather: Baby or Wedding Shower Card

I have a lot of flower stamp sets in my stamp collection, but one thing I didn't have was umbrellas! The Weather Together features umbrellas and is perfect for cards of encouragement and baby and wedding shower cards. I designed this card to focus on celebrations! The cute umbrella is catching the shower of gifts!

 

I stamped the open polka dots on the umbrella and colored them in with a marker to make them stand out more. The stamped the handle and striped present on the Whisper White cardstock and then cut out the polka dot present and umbrella to pop up over the top. Cutting them out allows you to add  layering and dimension.

Don't miss out on this cute stamp set! Weather Together and the coordinating Umbrella Weather framelits are retiring and will no longer be available after May 31!

This card is one of three designs in my April Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.

Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in April will receive the Weather Together Photopolymer stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:  Weather Together stamp set, Black Memento Ink Pad, So Saffron marker & cardstock, Soft Sky marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Coffee Break Designer Paper, Umbrella Weather Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Whisper White Baker's Twin, Clear & Glitter Epoxy Shapes

Weather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set [141543]

Umbrella Weather Framelits Dies [141479]

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper [144155]

Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]

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Truly Tailored: Gate Fold Masculine Card

Last weekend, I held a mega card class with my demonstrator friends Jessica Ingold and Rachel Chamberlain. We hold a class like this 2-3 times a year in the Springfield, Illinois area. We each prepare 4 cards, so there are 12 cards total for attendees to create. I always forget how much work it is until I'm in the middle of making up 180 card packets (that's 45 each of 4 cards), but it's always worth it! Our classes always goes smoothly and we have so much fun together!

Here is one of the four cards that I designed for our spring class. I used the Truly Tailored stamp set and True Gentleman to make this masculine gate fold card. This would be perfect for Father's Day, birthday, graduation, or retirement.

The outside is pretty clean and simple, but the card has a fun fold to make it extra special. It's a standard gate fold card that has front flaps that meet in the middle. It's super easy to make! Start with an 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of cardstock and score at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8". Then embellishment any way you want! Make sure if you have a centered piece of cardstock on the front that you only use adhesive on one side so that you don't glue the card closed!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Truly Tailored stamp set, Night of Navy ink & cardstock, Tranquil Tide ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, True Gentleman Designer Paper, Tailored Tag Punch, True Gentleman Buttons, Stampin' Dimensionals

Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145735]

Tailored Tag Punch [145667]

Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Bundle [147752]

True Gentleman Designer Series Paper [145593]

True Gentleman Buttons [145596]

The True Gentleman designer paper is my favorite masculine designer paper of all time! I love the handsome colors and patterns! I'm featuring the designer paper and coordinating buttons as the free gift in April 2018! Place a $40 order in my Online Store by the end of the day on Monday, April 30, 2018 to qualify to get this free gift and pre-cut cut cardstock and supplies to create three projects!

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Petal Palette Thank You Card

As we wind down the Occasions Catalog and get ready for the new Annual Catalog in about a month, I want to remind you that all of the bundle discounts will end on May 31. That is the case even for products, like the Petal Palette stamp set and Petals & More framelit dies -- both will carry over to the new catalog, but the bundle price will not. So if you love this versatile bundle, be sure to get in before May 31 to take advantage of the 10% bundle discount -- in this case, a $7 discount!

Last month, I did a Facebook Live video and shared a bit of my creative process to share how I come up with project ideas -- including the inspiration for this card. Watch the video below and be sure to like and follow me on Facebook for more exclusives like this!


Stampin' Up! Supplies: Petal Palette stamp set, Memento Black ink pad, Whisper White cardstock, So Saffron cardstock, Old Olive Stampin' Blends & cardstock, Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends & cardstock, Petal Passion Designer Paper, Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies, Petals & More Framelit Dies, Organza Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788]	Petals & More Thinlits Dies [145655]	Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974] Save 10% ($7 discount!)
Petal Passion Designer Series Paper [145589]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590]

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Fruit Basket Tag Topper Treat Box

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner and this cute little Tag Topper Box is the perfect way to package up a small gift or treat. Here's one that I made up with the Fruit Basket stamp set and coordinating Tutti Frutti Designer Paper. These are perfect for summer, so don't miss them before they retire on May 31!

To make the Tag Topper Treat Box, you'll need a few pieces of cardstock:

• 2" x 6-1/2" Sahara Sand cardstock, scored at 2-3/4" and 3-3/4"
• 1-1/2" x 2" Sahara Sand cardstock, scored at 1/2" and 1-1/2"
• 1" x 6-1/2" Designer Paper

Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this easy treat box and see two more samples.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Fruit Basket stamp set, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Whsiper White cardstock, Tutti Frutti Designer Paper, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Tag Topper Punch, Garden Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fruit Basket Photopolymer Stamp Set [145833]

Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145606]

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324]

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146139]

1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861]

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Weather Together: Brighter Days Card

It's finally starting to feel like spring here in central Illinois! We had more snow this April that we had ALL last winter combined! It's been a crazy month and I finally got a chance to finish designing cards for the April Stamp of the Month Club kit. I thought that the Weather Together stamp set would be a good one to feature in April, but I a winter-themed set might have been more appropriate!

The Weather Together stamp set is on the retiring list. It's a stamp set that I think gets overlooked in the catalog, but it's a gem! There are many sentiments and images in the set that make it a go-to for baby and wedding shower cards and cards or thanks and encouragement.

I used the retiring Soft Sky and Wisteria Wonder  on this card. It's card to see in the photo above, but I stamped the flowers along the edge of the Soft Sky cardstock. Here's a close-up:

I stamped the sentiment on a skinny scrap of Whisper White cardstock and then cut it apart to attach to the card. The Umbrella Weather framelit dies cut out the umbrella and handle quickly and easily. They are also retiring, so be sure to get them before they are gone!

This card is one of three designs in my April Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.

Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in April will receive the Weather Together Photopolymer stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:  Weather Together stamp set, Black Memento Ink Pad, Wisteria Wonder ink & cardstock, Soft Sky ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, So Saffron cardstock, Daisy Delight Designer Paper, 2-1/4" Circle Punch, Umbrella Weather Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

Weather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set [141543]	Umbrella Weather Framelits Dies [141479]	Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137]
Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122922]	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203]	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118]

 
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6 Truly Tailored True Gentleman Masculine Projects

If you get stuck making masculine cards, you'll love the True Gentleman Suite from the Occasions Catalog. The Tailored Tag Punch is going to carry over to the new catalog, but the coordinating stamp set is retiring, so make sure to get it before May 31. Buy the stamp set and punch together and save 10%.

I'm still working on designing the April Bonus projects, but the free gift this month will be 6" x 6" pieces of the True Gentleman Designer Paper and half a package of the True Gentleman buttons. Check out these projects created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artists for some masculine project inspiration.

Stampin' Up! Shopping List

Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Tailored Tag Punch	Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Bundle	True Gentleman Designer Series Paper
True Gentleman Buttons	Linen Thread	Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Corduroy Ribbon	True Gentleman 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack

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