August 6, 2023

Gorgeously Made

I would like to share a card from next week's Cards in the Mail with you. It's a design we created during Suite Demo Days back in June.

The vibrant paper once again steals the show. Although it may not be visible, the designer series paper has been embossed with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.  This would be the perfect card to thank someone for just about everything!!

Stamps: Gorgeously Made

Cardstock: Starry Sky, Azure Afternoon, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Masterfully Made

Ink: Starry Sky

Accessories:  Gorgeously Made Dies, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, 

Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

What a fun day stamping together yesterday.  I realized when I was there that it was 7 years ago yesterday that I had my surgery and lymphoma diagnosis and 2 years ago yesterday that I got to meet my beautiful grandchildren for the first time in person.  Other than family I can't think of a group that I would rather celebrate with!!  Family and Friends are precious!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 5, 2023

Layering Leaves

Today I have another card that is from Susie's site.  It uses some awesome designer series paper that is an On-Line Exclusive only . . . One Horse Open Sleigh.  

Here's a unique foldable card that opens from both sides. When you open it, you'll catch a glimpse of the Boho Blue layer. As usual, the designer series paper steals the spotlight and does all of the hard work!

Stamps: Layering Leaves

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Boho Blue, basic White

Designer Series Paper: One Horse Open Sleigh (On-Line Exclusive)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Accessories:  Timber 3D Embossing Folder, Lasting Label Punch, 

In Color Boho Blue Jute Trim, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this, Luetta will be here so we can go spend the day stamping with some of our other demonstrator friends.  I hope to come home with a ton of new ideas!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 4, 2023

Darling Details

Today I am sharing another one of this week's cards in that mail and one that I saw on my friend, Susie's, site.

At first, I didn't think I'd ever use this pattern from the Designer Series Paper pack. But now, it's become my favorite out of all the papers. It's so stunning that there's no need for any additional embellishments on the card. The paper does all the work beautifully!

Stamps: Darling Details

Cardstock: Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Masterfully Made

Ink: Berry Burst

Accessories: Painted Texture 3D Folder, Double Oval Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . a day with nothing on the agenda other than finishing up my swaps for a demo event I am going to tomorrow.  Yesterday I ended up stamping with a friend in the morning and then going out to lunch and to do a little back-to-school shopping with her.  No, I am not going back to school, but it is still fun to do back-to-school shopping!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 2, 2023

Layering Leaves

Today I have used another piece of the Fresh As a Daisy Designer Series Paper to make this card to share with you.  This is one of this week's Cards in the Mail and also one I saw on my friend, Susie's, site.

The small panels of this piece of designer series paper surely do make card-making easy.  As you can see there are several cool ones to choose from.  And you can make a second card because there are two pieces of this paper in each package.

Wild Wheat is one of the In Colors that I thought looked pretty sick when I first saw it but the more I see it and pair it with other colors it is growing on me.  It certainly is a great addition to the fall colors we already have!!

Stamps:  Layering Leaves

Cardstock: Wild Wheat, Early Espresso, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Fresh As a Daisy

Ink:  Early Espresso 

Accessories:  Basics 3D Embossing Folder,  EmbDoble Oval Punch, 

Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Wild Wheat 3/8" Textured Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to head to Adel again to deliver 400 cards to Hanna.  I finished them up late last night.  I think we may have a Girls' Day with Shayra since all the boys are at Bible School this week.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 1, 2023

Inked Botanicals

Today I have used one of the sentiment stamps from the Inked Botanicals stamp set to make this card to share with you.  Someone was saying at the last Make-It-Monday that they liked "Just a Note" sentiments because it could work for so many occasions. 

This piece of designer series paper is from the Fresh as a Daisy package and is one of the panels that are on one of the sheets.  There are 10 images you can choose from.

It certainly does make card-making easy!!!

Stamps:  Inked Botanicals

Cardstock: Azure Afternoon, Copper Clay, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Fresh as a Daisy

Ink: Azure Afternoon

Accessories: 1 3/4" Circled Punch, Inked Botanicals Punch Back,

Ombre Matte Dots,

Stampin' Dimensionals

I think I am on track to finish my big project sometime today.  My Stamp, Cut, & Emboss will certainly get a workout today!!  John's eye appointment was a little lengthier than I wanted but all is well so it was worth it.  

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 31,, 2023

Kindest Expressions

Today I have used one of the awesome sentiments from the Kindest Expressions stamp set to make this card to share with you.  

Creating unique card designs with the gingham paper is effortless because it has only two patterns that complement each other perfectly. You receive forty pieces in total, with eight pieces of each color, allowing you to produce multiple copies of any card. To complete the card, the Kindest Expressions stamp set offers large sentiments that are easy to use.

Stamps: Kindest Expressions

Cardstock: Basic White Thick, Basic Black Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Glorious Gingham

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Classic Matte Dots,

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is a stamping and baseball kind of day with an eye appointment for John thrown in this afternoon.  Hopefully, I can still continue to make progress on my stamping project for Hanna as I would like to deliver them on Wednesday.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 30, 2023

Let's Go Shopping

Today I am sharing one of the cards that I made last month at Suite Demo Days.  It uses the Les Shoppe Suite Collection.  This is not a stamp set and dies that I own so I am glad to have an example to share with you.

This die set contains numerous small dies that cut out images found in the designer series paper. I have utilized this paper multiple times. One side of the paper complements the stamp and die set while the other side showcases geometrical patterns. Personally, I really like the patterned side of the paper.

Stamps: Let's Go Shopping

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Pecan Pie, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Les Shoppe

Ink: Memento Black, Night of Navy

Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend Combo Pack, 

Pecan Pie Stampin' Blend Combo Pack

Accessories:  Scalloped Contours Dies, Let's Go Shopping Dies, 

Night of Navy 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamping and baseball are on the agenda for today.  My progress on my big stamping project is going great and my aim is to be done by Wednesday morning.  I think that goal is attainable if I keep plugging away.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 29, 2023

Cheerful Daisies

Hello! I wanted to share a card that I made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and coordinating dies. I also used Pebbled Path, which is one of the 2023-2025 In Colors.  Hope you like it!

If you cannot find this 3D embossing folder in the 2023-2024 Idea Book and Catalog that is because it is not in there.  It is an On-Line Exclusive, which means that it is only shown in the online store.  You can access that here.

Stamps:  Cheerful Daisies

Cardstock: Pebbled Path, Basic White

Accessories:  Cheerful Daisies Dies, Something Fancy Dies, 

Basic 3D Embossing Folders, Versamark, Basics Embossing Powders, 

Heat Tool, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Well everyone survived the night and we are getting ready to take a walk to get some breakfast.  I think they will let me come back again.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 28, 2023

Inked & Tiled

Today I have used the Inked & Tiled stamp set along with the coordinating products, Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper, and the Inked & Tiled Punch Pack.  This is a card I saw on my friend, Susie's, website.  This was one of the cards that everyone stamping with me on Monday night got to make.

I used to frequently utilize the technique of coloring directly onto a stamp with Stampin' Write Markers. However, since I have started using Stampin' Blends for coloring, I seem to have forgotten about it.  I now remember how much I like the outcome of this technique and intend to use it more often.

Stamps: Inked & Tiled

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Crushed Curry, Vellum, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Inked Botanicals

Stampin' Write Markers:  Regals (Crushed Curry), Subtles (Lost Lagoon)

Accessories:  Exposed Brisk 3D Embossing Folder, Inked & Tiled Punch Pack, 

Iridescent Pastel Gems, Lost Lagoon 1/4" Bordered Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamping this morning, four little ninos this evening, night, and tomorrow morning.  Today is Hanna and Jake's 5th anniversary (Where did the time go), and I am going to stay with the kids tonight so they can go celebrate!!  I think it is a win-win for all of us!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 27, 2023

Inked & Tiled

Today I have used the Inked & Tiled stamp set and the coordinating punches to make this card to share with you.

I don't usually stamp or emboss directly onto designer series paper, but I'm really happy with how it turned out.  I also used the other Inked & Tiled Punch to make the sentiment tag.  I just chopped off the cross portion of it.  Love a new way to use a punch.

Stamps: Inked & Tiled

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Inked Botanicals

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Accessories: Inked & Tiled Punch Pack, Versamark, 

Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Lost Lagoon 1/4" Bordered Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for yet another dental appointment.  I am hoping to continue to make progress on my large stamping order this afternoon.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 26, 2023

Gorgeously Made

Today I have used the Gorgeously Made stamp set to make this card to share with you.  This is one of the cards everyone stamping with me on Monday night got to make.

I have been using a strip technique to create several cards lately, and if you were to see my scrap box, you would understand why. To start, I used Basic White Thick as my base and another quarter sheet of regular Basic White cardstock. On the right-hand side of the cardstock, I attached a one-inch strip of Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, and Pretty Peacock. After that, I tore the paper close to the strips. Finally, I stamped the image onto the strips using Pretty Peacock Ink and added a double Linen Thread bow to finish off the card.

Stamps: Gorgeously Made

Cardstock: Basic White Thick, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, 

Pretty Peacock. Basic White

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Accessories:  Linen Thread, Glue Dots

Today, I don't have any plans scheduled. Given the high temperature, I feel like it would be a good idea to stay indoors and engage in crafting or reading. I am currently occupied with my project for Hanna, so I have enough work to keep myself busy.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 25, 2023

Kindest Expressions

I made a card using the Kindest Expressions stamp set and wanted to share it with you. With the upcoming hot weather, I felt that sending some sunshine would be fitting. 

Although it may be difficult to discern from the photo, the sentiment on the card is actually embossed. I first applied Versamark ink to the stamp, followed by Crushed Curry ink. I then covered it with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set it, which contributes to the shimmering effect of the card when viewed in person.

Stamps: Kindest Expressions

Cardstock: Crumb Cake. Lemon Lolly, Basic White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Lemon Lolly, Shaded Spruce

Accessories:  Versamark, Basics Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today, I have appointments for myself and my vehicle. While I have a fun appointment, my Rav needs servicing. I plan to be back home early in the afternoon and will focus on putting away everything from our recent camping trip. I arrived home on Sunday and immediately started preparing for Make-It-Monday, so all our belongings are still in the kitchen, waiting to be organized.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 21, 2023

Beautiful Balloons

Today I have used a birthday sentiment from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set.  I saw this card on a stamping site I follow, Stamp With Peggy.

The Nested Essentials Dies are a must-have product!  They are perfect for sentiments and images alike.  I love the layering effect when you can use the same shape!!  Add some embellishments and you are good to go.

Stamps: Beautiful Balloons

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Wild Wheat, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Let's Go Fishing

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Nested Essentials Dies, Glossy Dots Assortment, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was Colombian Independence Day so we had a party!!!

Johan loved teaching me how to make Arepas.

I think we fed between 35 and 40 people.

The pinata was a big hit!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 20, 2023

Sweet Citrus

Today I have used the stamp set, Sweet Citrus, along with the Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series paper, the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, and Stylish Shapes Dies to make this card to share with you.

I started with a piece of Copper Clay cardstock for the base of my card. I cut a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock that measured 5″ x 4″ and embossed it using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. Then I cut it into three 1″ strips which gave me (3) 1″ strips and one 2″ strip. I then adhered all the strips to the front of the card.  I cut a piece of Copper Clay cardstock and layered it with a piece of Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card. I stamped the sentiment using Pretty Peacock ink onto Basic White cardstock using the Sweet Citrus stamp set. I cut it out using the Stylish Shapes Dies and then cut a larger circle out of Pretty Peacock cardstock. I adhered the two pieces together, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the upper corner and adhered it to the front of the card. 

Stamps: Sweet Citrus

Cardstock: Copper Clay, Pretty Peacock, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Fresh as a Daisy

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Accessories:  Stylish Shapes Dies, 

Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Our tie-dye shirts are awesome!!

And we ended the day with our favorite big screen movie, Turning Red!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 19, 2023

Layering Leaves

Today I have used the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper, the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder, and the Stylish Shapes Dies to make this card to share with you.

I started with Night of Navy cardstock for the base of my card. I cut two pieces of Fresh Freesia cardstock. Then I cut a piece of Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper and adhered it to the larger piece of Fresh Freesia (the left side panel). I cut a piece of Night of Navy cardstock that I embossed using the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder and then adhered it to the smaller piece of Fresh Freesia. I adhered both pieces to the base of the card. I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Night of Navy ink and then cut it out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I cut a larger circle out of Fresh Freesia cardstock and adhered the sentiment to the front. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card. To complete the card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside.

Stamps: Layering Leaves

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Fresh Freesia, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Delightfully Eclectic

Ink:  Night of Navy

Accessories:  Stylish Shapes Dies, Countryside Inn Embossing Folder, 

Classic Matte Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

We have arrived at Mann camp!!

And we jumped right into the fun tie-dying t-shirts and a root beer flight root beer judging event.  It was safe to say fun was had by all.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!