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The new annual catalogue is coming May 4th! It’s 180 pages of gorgeous creative inspiration, and while I can’t show you the pages yet, I CAN show you the products I’ve already ordered from it. Join me for this live replay and start making your wish list!
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If you’re excited about the annual catalogue (and why wouldn’t you be?!), plan to join me at my virtual launch party on Thursday evening, May 6th! There will be games, prizes, product demonstrations, crafting, and lots of fun – and it’s ALL free! If you’d like a supply kit to craft along with me, please be sure to RSVP by April 29th so I can get it to you in time for the party!
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Tutorial: Pocket Card
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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My teammate Dianna showed us all how to make this wonderful card at a recent Mystery Stamping night. (If you haven’t joined us for Mystery Stamping yet, please check out the details here!) I had a fun time playing with the Ice Cream Corner suite to create this card.
Here are the measurements:
2 pieces of 4.25 x 11″ cardstock (same colour)
Another piece of cardstock (can be same or different): 3.75 x 5.25″
White cardstock: 3.5 x 5″
Designer Series Paper:
4 x 5″
12 x 1.5″, scored at 5-5/8 and 11.25″
If you wish, use a corner rounder punch on the top two corners of your white cardstock and your cardstock mat.
For each of your large cardstock pieces, you are going to cut diagonally from the centre score line to one corner. I’ve scored these lines below so you can see where I’m going to cut.
Once you’ve cut these two lines, here are the shapes you’re left with.
Use adhesive to attach the two pieces together, overlapping the rectangular panels in the centre. Now your cardbase looks like this.
Cut your piece of DSP diagonally, corner to corner.
Attach each DSP triangle to one of the flaps of your card. Now the hard part: Deciding which flap will go in front.
Run adhesive along the bottom of your centre panel and fold closed the flap you DON’T want in the front, attaching it.
Now apply adhesive in a triangle as below, to the front of the closed flap. Fold closed the other flap – and you’ve created a pocket!
Stamp and decorate your white cardstock, which will go in the pocket of your card. If you like, it’s fun to put something that sticks up above the top edge – this will be a ‘handle’ for the recipient to pull this piece out of the pocket.
Mat the white piece on your other cardstock, and insert it into the pocket.
Fold, attach, and decorate your DSP belly band strip as desired.
I’m really pleased with how the finished card turned out! I’m going to give it to my daughter, who is turning 13 (!!!) in a few weeks.
Here’s another example of a pocket card, this time using the Forevery Greenery suite. Note that this one does not have a ‘pull tab’ on the top edge of the card; you can choose to add one, or not.
Thanks for joining me today! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial!
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Video Tutorial: Snail Mail Suite
Posted on: March 28, 2021
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This week’s Stampin’ Sunday video will walk you through all the items in the Snail Mail suite, and then we’ll use a selection of them to make a card together!
You’ll need:
Cardbase: 5.5 x 8.5”
White cardstock 4 x 5.25”
DSP: 3.75 x 5”
Real Red cardstock: 4 x 1.75”
DSP: 3.75 x 1.5”
and then some scraps of white, Real Red, and Basic Gray cardstock.
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Have you used this suite? I’d love to see a photo of your project! Share in the comments!
Happy Stampin’!
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Seashore Blog Hop: Easter Blossoms
Posted on: March 27, 2021
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Can you believe March is almost over? And Easter is just around the corner! I don’t know about you, but here on Vancouver Island it is definitely starting to feel like Spring: lots of birdsong, lots of buds peeking out, crocuses and cherry blossoms starting to bloom. I sure love this time of year!
Today the Seashore Stampers are doing our usual monthly blog hop, and this time our theme is Easter. I hope you’ll hop along to see all the other projects after you check out mine below!
To create this card, I used a variety of products from the Spring Mini and Annual Catalogue. I knew I wanted to use Pretty Perennials, the gorgeous bundle inspired by Million Sales Achiever Dena Rekow. And I knew I wanted my favourite 2020 In Color, Magenta Madness, to be featured. I started playing with the stamps and figured out what I was doing as I went! 😁
I ended up using the masking technique a little bit, so that the flowers could overlap, and I used embellishments in each flower centre. I wasn’t quite happy with all the white space, though, so I started looking through my die sets to figure out how I could use some shapes to add another layer of interest. Curvy dies to the rescue! They allowed me to cut off a ‘curvy corner’ of the white card front, and I added the Dandy Garden paper behind. Finished off with a sentiment from Timeless Tulips, my Easter card was complete! So don’t be afraid to mix and match items from different bundles, different stamp sets, different occasions and different catalogues – just pick and choose what works for YOUR card!
Speaking of Easter, I’ve got a terrific offer for you! When you place an order with me by April 5th, you’ll receive a tutorial bundle for 23 beautiful Easter- and Spring-themed projects. All the tutorials include a full product list, step-by-step instructions, and colour photos! You’re sure to find tons of inspiration for your Spring crafting! Again, this tutorial bundle is absolutely free when you order from me!
I hope you enjoyed my project! Now don’t forget to click on the buttons below to continue on the blog hop, and enjoy all the other Easter-themed creations! Click on “Previous” to visit Erica’s blog and “Next” to see what MiRan has created!
Happy Stampin’!
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Tutorial: DSP Accordion Card
Posted on: March 18, 2021
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I came across this fancy fold online recently and had to try it out. It is *perfect* for using up your retired or retiring Designer Series Papers, because you will get to use a full sheet of 12×12″ paper to make two cards – and get to see both sides of the beautiful paper, to boot!
Start by cutting 1″ off your DSP sheet, so that it measures 12 x 11″ (if your DSP has a ‘right side up’, cut the inch off the top or bottom, not the sides).
Now score your DSP along the short side at 2, 4, 8, and 10″.
Next, cut your DSP along the long side at 5.5″ so you are left with two pieces, each measuring 5.5 x 12″. Follow the steps below to turn each piece into a card.
Make the following marks with a pencil:
– On each side, 1″ up from the bottom
-At the top of the two centre scorelines
Line up each pair of pencil marks in your trimmer, and trim diagonally.
Burnish all your scorelines so your DSP can stand up on its own, as shown below.
All that’s left to do is add a white cardstock insert (4 x 5.25″) to the centre, and decorate the outside of your card as desired.
Here are some more cards I’ve made with this fold!
Do you have a favourite fun fold to use up your DSP stash? Share them in the comments below! I love to see your creations!
Happy Stampin’!
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Today’s video will teach you all about the two beautiful new Stampin’ Up! Cut & Emboss Machines – the standard size and the mini size. We’ll also make a quick and simple card using the Quite Curvy bundle.
You’ll need:
Card base: 5.5 x 8.5”
White cardstock: 4 x 5.25″
Designer Series Paper: 3.25 x 5.25″
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Do you have one of these machines? What do you think of it? Share in the comments below!
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Product Spotlight: Dragonfly Garden
Posted on: March 4, 2021
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It’s that time again … time to subscribe to this month’s Creativity to Go!
Here’s how it works:
- Every month, I’ll choose a product to feature (either a stamp set or a bundle).
- When you subscribe to that month’s kit, you’ll receive the featured product AND supplies and tutorials to create five cards using your new product!
- You’ll also have access to an exclusive Zoom crafting session where we’ll meet and assemble the cards together.
- You can subscribe from anywhere in Canada, and enjoy a fun crafting experience at your own pace and convenience!
- Subscribe and pay by the 10th of the month to receive that month’s kit; you can also choose to add any other product (adhesive, cardstock, ink, etc.) to your order at the same time.
- Kits will be delivered or shipped by the end of the month; tutorials (PDF and/or videos) will be sent by email.
Your subscription includes:
- The featured product for that month
- Supplies to create 5 cards with the featured product
- Tutorials (PDF and/or videos) to help you complete the cards
- Access to optional Zoom crafting calls
March’s Featured Product is the “Dragonfly Garden” stamp set for a cost of $38.25. Sign up here by March 10th to receive the stamp set, supplies and tutorials! You will love the delicate details of this stamp set, along with the heartfelt sentiments in beautiful scripted font. You can also add the co-ordinating Dragonfly Punch for an additional $22.75 – saving 10% when you buy these items together!
Here are some of the cards I’ve made with the Dragonfly Garden bundle, and other items from the Dandy Garden suite.
And here’s a sneak peek at one of the cards we’ll be making together.
Remember, those who subscribe to the March Creativity to Go will get all the supplies, products, and tutorials to make this card AND four more! I hope you’ll join me for a fun, socially-distanced crafting class this month!
Happy Stampin’!
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Video Tutorial: Darling Donkeys
Posted on: February 28, 2021
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This week’s Stampin’ Sunday video will show you how to make a cute, simple card with the Darling Donkeys stamp set, a free Sale-a-Bration item! You can get this stamp set FREE with your qualifying purchase, but only until 11pm tonight (PST). Don’t miss out – follow the links in the product list below the post, and get your free items before they’re gone!
You’ll need:
Card base: 5.5 x 8.5”
DSP: 4 x 5.25″
Contrasting DSP: 1.25 x 4.25″
I also used one of the scalloped rectangle dies from the Stitched So Sweetly die set to cut out some white cardstock, but you could easily use a different shape, or simply a rectangle cut on your trimmer.
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Have you made a card with the Darling Donkeys? Share a photo in the comments below! I love to see your creations!
Happy Stampin’!
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Tutorial: Fun Flap Card
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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My friend and teammate Alanna gave me this beautiful fun fold card quite a while ago, and I’ve been meaning to figure out how to re-create it. I’ve finally done it! I don’t know what this fun fold is called, so I’ve just called it the “Fun Flap Card”!
You will need the following cuts of cardstock and Designer Series Paper:
Cardbase: 5.5 x 10”, scored at 4.25 & 8.5”
Same colour cardstock: 3 x 6”, scored at 3”
(these two can be cut from one sheet of 8.5 x 11” cardstock)
White insert: 4 x 5.25”
White cardstock: 2.75 x 2.75” (2 pieces)
DSP: 4 x 5.25” (2 pieces)
5.25 x 1.25” (2 pieces)
2.75 x 2.75”
You’ll also need some ribbon.
As you can see, I’m using the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper, which, along with the Berry Blessings stamp set, is a Level Two reward item during Sale-a-Bration. You can earn these products FREE with your $120 purchase until February 28th – don’t miss out, you’ve only got a few more days to get these exclusive items!
Once you’ve scored your cardbase, you can stamp on your white insert and adhere it to the card as below.
Next, adhere DSP panels on either side of your white insert.
Flip the card over to decorate the front with DSP panels as well.
Here’s what your card looks like when “closed”.
Set your cardbase aside for now, and let’s use these smaller pieces to create a mini-card. The thing to remember about this mini-card is that unlike most cards, it opens on the LEFT side.
Stamp as desired on your two white pieces. One will be the front of your mini card, and one will be the inside.
Now adhere your pieces to THE INSIDE ONLY of your mini card. Don’t attach the front yet.
Attach your mini card to the large card as below.
Now lay your ribbon around the two cards so that both ends of your ribbon are towards the left side.
You can finally attach the stamped white piece to the front of your mini card, on top of the ribbon.
Add some Tear and Tape to the back of your cardbase to keep the ribbon running along the centre back of the card, and tie a bow to keep your card closed.
Here’s how it looks with the mini card open:
And the full card open:
Have you made any cards with this fold? Share them in the comments below! I love to see your creations!
Happy Stampin’!
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This week’s Stampin’ Sunday video will show you how to make a quick and simple card using the new Double Oval punch, the newest layering punch from Stampin’ Up!
You’ll need:
Card base: 5.5 x 8.5”
Contrasting cardstock: 3.25 x 4.75”
DSP: 4.5 x 3-1/8”
If your device/browser doesn’t allow videos, click here to watch on my YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe while you are there!
Once you’ve made your own card with the Double Oval punch, don’t forget to share a photo in the comments below! I love to see your creations!
Happy Stampin’!
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