Elegant Butterfly and Glimmer Paper

Hello again

I often start to make a card with a particular idea in mind and as I start, I think of another idea or I don't really like what I am doing and so I change my mind. The end card is often quite different to the one I first imagined. That's how this one started but I am very happy with the end result.



I have used Whisper White and Real Red for this card. The Butterfly, hearts and the Modern Label punched piece under the Happy Birthday are all using the Red Glimmer Paper which gives a lovely sparkle to this card. The hearts are punched from the Owl builder Punch and the butterfly is the Elegant butterfly.
The larger piece of white card is embossed with the Lacy Brocade folder and the smaller piece uses the Manhatton Flower embossing folder. These were the taped to Real Red card. The smaller piece of red and white was attached with Dimensionals.
"To a Wonderful Mother" is part of the Wonderful Mother stamp set and a tag from Hearts a Flutter Framelits was used to cut it. The Happy Birthday is from Create a Cupcake. (I lost this happy birthday stamp a couple of years ago and you wouldn't believe but I found it the other day, so just had to use it). The ribbon is Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain.
This card would also be nice for a Mothers Day card.

Stampin' Up supplies used exclusively:

Whisper White card stock - # 106550 - p 156
Real Red card stock - # 106578 - p 153
Real red ink - # 126949 - p 153
Red Glimmer paper - # 121790 - p 160
Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain ribbon - # 126875 - p 173
Elegant Butterfly punch - # 127526 - p 184
Modern Label punch - # 119849 - p 183
Word window punch - # 119857 - p 183
Hearts a Flutter Framelits - # 130159 - p 11 seasonal catalogue
Owl builder punch - # 118074 - p 185
Manhattan Flower embossing folder - # 114517 - p 189
Lacy Brocade embossing folder - # 127819 - p 35 seasonal catalogue
Rhinestone Basic Jewels - # 119246 - p 175
Stampin' Dimensionals - # 104430 - p 177
Snail Adhesive - # 104332 - p 177
2 way glue pen - # 100425 - p 177
Big shot - # 113439 - p 186
Create a Cupcake stamp set - # 121982 - p 49
Wonderful Mother stamp set - # 126507 - p 26

Thought for the day:
You must be ready not only to take opportunities , but to make them.

Have a great Easter
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.

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Easter Baskets

Hello

Today I have made some Easter Baskets (thanks to France Martin's instructions.)



This basket is from an A4 piece of card stock. Just trim the longer side to 11", the short side is correct size. Then score the short size at 2-7/8", turn the card around and score the same again. On the long side score at 1",2",3",4",7",8",9",10".
Fold at the score lines of 4" and 7" and the 2 score lines at 2-7/8". Then cut where it is scored at 1", 2",3",4",7",8",9" and 10" as shown below. Only cut to the horizontal score lines.



Next fold one side of flaps inwards and place into Square Lattice embossing folder. This folder will fit sideways into the big shot as shown below. I only put it through the big shot to the edge of the embossing folder, then wound it backwards to remove it.








Do this on both ends. The middle does not get embossed.
Next I trimmed a small amount from the middle flap, a triangle on each side and about 1/4" from the edge, so when the basket is put together it will fit nicely inside. Then pierce a hole in the centre if each of the 1" pieces about 1/4" in from the edge.



To put together, fold each of the 1" flaps towards to centre to get a good crease. Position the card so the long side is facing toward you. Taking the left hand 1" piece, place a brad through the hole from the front. It is best to use a brad with a longer shaft as its easier to get all the pieces of card onto it. Then add each piece in turn to the brad. Ensure the middle flap is folded to the inside at this point. Now taking the 1" pieces on the right hand side starting with the top or very right piece put each onto the brad. If it isn't done in the correct order it won't match the other side. Then put a hole in the middle flap and add to the brad.











Repeat on other side

To make the handle cut the top piece as shown from where the cut finishes one side to the other side.




Once cut, the pieces will move to form the handles. How simple!



I shredded some paper and put it the bottom and added the Easter eggs. I hope the Grandchildren will like them. I have already given 2 of the grandsons theirs as i wont see them on Easter Sunday, and they loved them, possibly the chocolates eggs more than the baskets!!




If you want to add a sentiment as I did on this one, I stamped Happy Easter from The Teeny Tiny Sentiments, cut a tag with the Hearts a Flutter Framelits and put onto the brad before assembling the basket.

Stampin' Up Supplies used:

Cherry Cobbler Card stock - 121681 - p 155
Square Lattice embossing folder - # 119976 - p 189
Antique Brads - # 117273 - p 174
Big shot - # 113439 - p 186
Cherry cobbler ink - # 126966 - p 155
Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamp set - # 120024 - p 133
Hearts a flutter Framelits - # 130159 - p 11 seasonal catalogue
Simply Scored Scoring Tool - # 122334 - p 181


Hope you have fun making this Easter Basket. This would also be suitable for a baby basket. My 4 year old grandson made the comment that it also looked like a baby capsule. I thought that was very observant of him.
If you want to watch a video on making this go to www.francemartin.stampinup.net
I have made a couple of small changes to her instructions. I trimmed the longer side to 11", and scored the shorter side so it was even. Also the way I put the card into the embossing folder I found worked and only had 2 layers of card instead of 3 to go through the big shot.

Thought for the day :
Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.

Till next time
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.

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Create a Cupcake

Hi

It is one of our Grand daughters birthday this weekend, so this is the card I made today. I made the same style of card for our grandson a few weeks ago and he loved it, so here it is again for a little girl. She loves purples and pinks so hopefull she likes this Rich Razzleberry card.




This card is made from the full A4 size card stock and folded in half. To make this card I taped a piece of the Colour Collection DSP from the Brights Stack, onto the Rich Razzleberry card. I took another piece of Rich Razzleberry and punched with the Scallop Trim Border on the top and bottom, (doesn't show up real well on this photo) then added Rich Razzleberry DSP from the Polka Dot Parade. It would be best to use glue all over this so that when the window is punched out, the 2 pieces are firmly attached together. Punch using the Word Window to the desired length.
The cupcakes were made using Silver glitter paper for the icing, with the base stamped with Rich Razzleberry and the stamp from Create a cupcake. The Cupcake builder punch was used to punch the cupcakes. To put the one together for rolling, I cut a small piece of card (slightly smaller than the cupcake) and glued the cupcake to it. I used a 5 cent piece and placed it under the slot, added a Stampin' Dimensional to the coin then a second 5 cent piece, (so the second one is on the top of the slot), add two more Dimensionals on top of each other, then the cupcake. I taped a length of Stitched Grosgrain ribbon to the bottom of this piece before attaching this whole piece to the card using Dimensionals. I put 2 dimensionals on top of each other to ensure it is lifted enough for the cupcake to roll side to side. I also added Dimensionals around the slot, but don't put them too close to the slot as it won't allow the cupcake to roll. At each end of the slot I glued a button using Crystal Effects. This protects the ends of the slot with continual rolling.
"Birthday" is from the Bring on the Cake stamp set. "Happy" if from the Fabulous Phases. ("5th" is non Stampin' Up - sorry!).

Now when you tilt the card from side to side the little cupcake will roll along the slot.

Stampin' Up Supplies:

Rich Razzleberry card stock - # 119981 - p 153
Brights Collection DSP Stacks - # 117155 - p 162
Polka Dots Parade DSP - # 126902 - p 151
Whisper White card stock - # 106549 - p 156
Rich Razzleberry ink - # 126950 - p 153
Silver Glimmer Paper - # 124005 - p 160
Create a Cupcake stamp set - # 121982 - p 49
Cupcake Builder punch - # 121807 - p 185
Word Window punch - # 119857 - p 183
Scallop Trim border punch - # 118403 - p 183
1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - # 126876 - p 173
Sycamore Street buttons - from sale-a- bration 2013
Bring on the Cake stamp set - # 121958 - p 142
Fabulous Phrases stamp set - # 120501 - p 133
Stampin' Dimensionals - # 104430 - p 177
Snail Adhesive - # 104332 - p 177
Crystal Effects - # 101055 - p 177


Thought for the day:
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.

Have a lovely Easter weekend.
Hopefully you will have time to do some stamping.

Till next time
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.



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Little Friends

Hi everyone

The 2 little girls from the Little Friends stamp set was embossed for today's card, using Versamark and gold embossing powder and set with the heat tool.



I then used 3 ovals from the ovals collection Framelits to cut the Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler card. I sponged the edges of the Very Vanilla with Cherry Cobbler ink. The green DSP from the Print Poetry Stack is from the seasonal catalogue. The Cherry Cobbler at that top and bottom was cut with the Finishing Touches Edglits. The buttons are from the Regals Designer buttons and attached to the card using Crystal Effects. "Thank you" is from the Made for You stamp set, and stamped with Gumball Green and punched with the Modern Label punch and attached using Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up supplies used exclusively:

Very Vanilla card stock - # 106549 - p 156
Cherry Cobbler card stock - # 121681 - p 155
Print Poetry DSP stack - # 129312 - p 16 seasonal catalogue
Cherry Cobbler ink - # 126966 - p 155
Gumball Green ink - # 126861 - p 152
Versa mark - # 102283 - p 159
Gold embossing powder - # 109129 - p 159
Little Friends stamp set - # 122667 - p 52
Made for you stamp set - # 126342 - p 44
Finishing Touches Edgelits - 127010 - p 190
Ovals collection Framelits - 129381 - p 4 seasonal catalogue
Modern Label punch - # 119849 - p 183
Regals designer buttons - # 119744 - p 155
Stampin' Dimensionals - # 104430 - p 177
Snail adhesive - # 104332 - p 177
Big shot - # 113439 - p 186
Crystal Effects - # 101055 - p 177

Thought for the day:
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Have a great day
Till next time
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.


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French Foliage and Natural Composition Specialty Paper

Hello again

On today's card I made a flower from the leaf from the French Foliage Stamp set.


I stamped with versa mark onto Primrose Petals card and embossed with Cherry Cobbler embossing powder then set with the heat tool. I then hand cut these. To make the flower I punched a circle, applied glue and added the petals, overlapping each one. I then added a small flower to the middle, punched from Cherry Cobbler card using the Boho Blossoms punch, and finished it with a rhinestone. I curled the petals upwards with a bone folder. The flower was then attached to the card which is made from one of the papers from the Natural Composition Specialty paper. I love the look of this paper with glossy raised patterns.
The Cherry Cobbler on the right side of the card was cut with the Large Scallop Edgelits, then embossed with the Needlepoint border embossing folder. Remember, always cut before embossing, otherwise you will lose the raised embossed look. Rhinestones were added to the scallops for a bit of bling.
The sentiment from the Wonderful Mother stamp set, is stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla card, and sponged around the edges.

Stampin' Up supplies used exclusively:

Natural Composition Specialty Paper - # 126917 - p 162
Cherry Cobbler card stock - # 121681 - p 155
Very Vanilla card stock - # 106550 - p 156
Cherry Cobbler ink - # 126966 - p 155
French Foliage stamp set - # 121166 - p 86
Wonderful Mother stamp set - # 126507 - p 26
Large Scallop Edgelits - # 127019 - p 190
Hearts a flutter Framelits - # 130159 - p 11 seasonal catalogue
Needlepoint Border embossing folder - # 129383 - p 5 seasonal catalogue
Versamark - # 102283 - p 159
Cherry Cobbler emboss powder - # 122949 - p 159
1-3/8" circle punch - # 119860 - p 184
Boho Blossoms punch - # 119858 - p 185
Rhinestone Basic Jewels - # 119246 - p 175
Stampin' Dimensionals - # 104430 - p 177
Snail adhesive - # 104332 - p 177
Big shot - # 113439 - p 186

Thought for the day:
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instil the love of learning.

Till next time
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.




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Flowering Flourishes on Shimmery White

Hello

A very quick and easy card for today using Midnight Muse and Shimmery White card stock. All regular visitors to my blog would realize I like butterflies, and yes I am using them again on this card.




I embossed the shimmery white with the Honeycomb folder, then attached it to the Midnight Muse card. The smaller piece of white was stamped with Flowering Flourishes stamp set using Bashful Blue ink. The Happy Birthday is from Curly Cute Stamp set and the ink is Midnight Muse. The Butterflies are from the Papillon Potpourri Set and punched with the Elegant Butterfly for the large one and the Bitty Butterfly for the small one. This small punch is from the seasonal catalogue. I added pearls to the butterflies and to the flower image. The butterflies were attached with Stampin' Dimensionals. As I said, its very simple but looks elegant using the shimmery white card.

Stampin' Up supplies used exclusively:

Midnight Muse card stock - # 127546 - p 152
Shimmery White card stock - # 121717 - p 160
Midnight Muse Ink - # 126860 - p 152
Bashful Blue ink - # 126960 - p 154
Flowering Flourishes stamp set - # 126367 - p 121
Curly Cute stamp set - # 120510 - p 144
Papillon Potpourri stamp set - # 123759 - p 115
Honeycomb embossing folder - # 129378 - p 6 seasonal catalogue
Elegant butterfly punch - # 127526 - p 184
Bitty Butterfly punch - # 129406 - p 13 seasonal catalogue
Pearl basic jewels - # 119247 - p 175
Stampin' Dimensionals - # 104430 - p 177
Snail Adhesive - # 104430 - p 177
Big shot - # 113439 - p 186

Thought for the day:
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.

Till next time
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.

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Language of Friendship with French Foliage

Hello
Autumn is here so decided to make todays card in Autumn colours.
For the French Foliage leaves on this card I firstly inked the image with the Crumb Cake ink pad then with the More Mustard ink around the edges and stamped onto Very Vanilla card. When doing this technique always use the lighter colored ink first. This prevents transfer of a darker ink onto the lighter ink pad. After hand cutting them, I shaped them using a Bone folder.




The base card is Cajun Craze, then More Mustard with Vellum card on top. I embossed the Vellum with the Woodgrain embossing folder. The vellum was attached to the More Mustard with brads. The frame around the bird is using 2 of the Labels collection Framelits. The bird from Language of Friendship was stamped with More Mustard, then punched using the co-ordinating Bird Builder punch, then attached using Dimensionals. The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Banners and Bitty Banners Framelits and stamped with Cajun Craze ink. The leaves and sentiment were also attached with Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up supplies used exclusively:

Cajun Craze card stock- # 121683 - p 155
More Mustard card stock - # 106569 - p 155
White Vellum Card stock - # 106584 - p 160
Very vanilla card stock - # 106550 - p 156
More Mustard ink - # 126964 - p 155
Crumb Cake ink - # 126975 - p 156
Woodgrain Embossing folder - # 127821 - p 34 seasonal catalogue
Labels Collection Framelits - # 125598 - p 191
Language of Friendship stamp set - # 122752 - p 74
French Foliage stamp set - # 121166 - p 86
Itty Bitty Banners stamp set - # 126257 - p 134
Bitty Banners Framelits - # 129267 - p 191
Regals Brads - More Mustard- # 119737 - p 174
Stampin' Dimensionals - # 104430 - p 177
2 way glue pen - # 100425 - p 177
Snail Adhesive - # 104332 - p 177
Big shot - # 113439 - p 186

Thought for the day:
The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.

Thanks for visiting.
Till next time
😊Happy Stamping😊
Lesley.



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