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Monday, 3 February 2025

Pastel Ombre Glimmer Specialty Paper

Hello friends,

The Pastel Ombre Glimmer 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#164851) has been used for the flowers & leaves on today’s card. I love the ombre effect on the colours on each sheet.

The flowers were cut & embossed using the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder (#164879). These hybrid folders includes the embossing folder as well as the dies. In this set, one die can be located into the embossing folder to cut & emboss 3 flowers at one time. The leaves were cut with other dies in the same set.

I dry embossed the Basic White card front (#159228) with the Plaster Painting Embossing Folder (#164656), then matted it with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011). This was attached to the Basic White base card.

“Best Wishes” from Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and punched with the To The Point Label Punch (#164568).

The sentiment and flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#164970) from Sale-a-bration were attached to finish the card.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

The gorgeous Wildflower Birthday 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164591) has a range of designs and also includes tags and die cut pieces ready to attach to your project. Here are some tags I made just adding a sentiment and some die cut pieces.

I used sentiments from Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378), Beautiful Butterflies stamp set (#164608) & Sentimental Park stamp set (#160561). I punched a hole in the top of the tags and added the Gold trim from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo pack (#161633). The sentiments were cut with dies from the Happy Little Things dies (#163709) and the Cheerful Daisies dies (#161296). The sentiments were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Alternately these tags can be added to a card, as shown below.

I have used the Designer Series Paper on 3 of the cards and have dry embossed 3 of the card fronts with the Modern Herringbone Embossing Folder (#164908), the Eyelet Embossing Folder (#163414) and the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder (#164049).

The tags were attached to the cards with Stampin’ Dimensionals(#104430)

The embellishments are from the Low Profile Dots (#164658), Tinsel gems four pack (#161623), Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842) and Tinsel Gems three Pack (#161624).

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Friday, 31 January 2025

Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello & welcome,

The Marbled Elegance 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164919) has beautiful marbled designs in pinks & reds with Gold foil, so will be great for Valentine’s cards, weddings or any special occasion.

I used a die from the Memorable Blooms die (#164825) to cut the piece out of the middle of the DSP as well as cutting a piece of Basic White card (#159228).

I stamped the leafy heart from the Heart Shaped Bundle (#164953) with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) onto the Basic White die cut card. I used a die from the Heart Shaped Bundle to cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This was attached on top of the stamped heart. The Heart Shaped Bundle is a free product from Sale-a-bration with a qualifying order ($200 in Australia). This bundle includes the stamp set and dies.

The DSP was attached to the Basic White card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I taped the white card to the card base, replacing the DSP cutout.

The small flowers & leaves are cut with dies also from the same set. I used Melon Mambo card (#119980) for the flowers & Granny Apple Green card (#147014) backed with Adhesive Sheet, for the leaves. The flowers were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and the leaves were attached after removing the backing of the adhesive.

“Congratulations” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Melon Mambo ink (#147051) and cut with another die from the Heart Shaped Dies. This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The embellishments are the Antique Pearls (#164679) and attached to the flower centres.

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Thursday, 30 January 2025

Floral & Gingham Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi crafty friends,

The 2 designs of Designer Paper are from the Floral & Gingham Vellum 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164713).

I cut the DSP and Daffodil Delight card (#121680) with the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). I matted the blue gingham vellum with Pool Party card (#124391) and attached it to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The flowers & leaves from the Memorable Blooms stamp set (#164816) were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). These were coloured with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (#154892). The flowers & leaves were cut with the Memorable Blooms dies (#164825).

I stamped the banner from the Mixed Labels stamp set (#164643) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. “Happy Birthday” is from the Sentimental Park stamp set (#160561) and I used Crushed Curry ink (#147087). This was cut with a Mixed Labels die (#164652).

I taped the Daffodil Delight card to the blue vellum. The floral vellum was attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683), ensuring these dots would be hidden with the elements on top.

The banner, flowers and leaves were all attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the flowers & leaves and the embellishments are from the Antique Pearls (#164679).

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Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Enduring Beauty

Hello stamping friends,

Co-ordinating with the Enduring Beauty stamp set (#162670) is the Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks (#162673), making colouring of this floral image very easy.

I stamped the image onto Basic White card (#159228) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The first layer of the flowers were coloured with Bubble Bath ink (#161664) using a Blending Brush (#153611). For the darker layer I used Petunia Pop ink (#163811). You can achieve various shades of ink just by applying the ink lightly or adding more ink for a much darker colour.

The leaves were coloured with Shy Shamrock ink (#163808). The image was then cut with the Enduring Beauty Dies (#162672).

The 2024-2026 In Color 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#163777) was attached to the Basic White base card. A Wildflower Designs Die (#163333) was used to cut the Petunia Pop card (#163802) for the “frame”. This was taped to the card front. The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I cut the small detailed leaves using the dies from the Enduring Beauty dies, with Pool Party card (#124391). These were attched with Mini Glue dots (#103683).

“Congratulations” from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Petunia Pop ink, then cut with a Changing Leaves die (#164138) and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots. The embellishments are Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#164970), a Sale-a-bration product.

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Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi again,

This bunch of flowers are from the die cuts from the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164591), making this another quick & easy card.

The base card is Basic White (#159228). I scored the front of the card in half and folded the card as you can see above.

I attached a piece of the Wildflower Birthday Specialty DSP on the inside of the card. I dry embossed a piece of Pretty In Pink card (#163794) with the Modern Herringbone Embossing Folder (#164908) and attached this to the front of the card.

The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Happy Birthday” is from the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243). This was stamped with Pretty In Pink ink (#163807) and the 2 circles were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183). I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to attach the circles.

The embellishments are the Adhesive-Backed Dapple Dots (#163353). I added glimmer with to the flowers with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

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Monday, 27 January 2025

Quick & Easy Scrapbook layout

Hi friends,

Here’s a quick & easy double page scrapbook layout using the die cut pieces from the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164591).

The background pages are from the Everyday You & Me Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (#166628).

The Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) will be used to matt the photos. The photos will replace the white card. I taped the die cuts to the pages.

I used Blueberry Bushel card backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to cut the letters using the Mini Alphabet dies (#162934) for “Birthday Wishes”. These were attached to the pages.

Yes, quick & easy.

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Sunday, 26 January 2025

Mediterranean Blooms

Hi everyone,

A quick & easy card using the Mediterranean Blooms 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163284) and the co-ordinating Citrus Blooms dies (#163294).

I cut the image from the DSP with the die. I cut the leaves from Garden Green card (#108605) with dies from the same set.

I used the Take A Bow die (#164102) to cut the Basic White card, then dry embossed these 3 pieces with the Plaster Painting Embossing Folder (#164656) these were taped to the Basic White card front and matted with Garden Green card. The base card is also Basic White.

The oranges die cut was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The die cut leaves were attached using Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I added some glimmer to the oranges with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) and added the Clear Dots from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (#164204).

I decided not to add a sentiment at this time, so no stamping on this card.

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Saturday, 25 January 2025

Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

In both the Annual (P 22) and Mini (P12) Catalogues you will find a range of card templates which are great for inspiration. They can be copied exactly or you can change them to suit what you want. I have made some slight variations. I used hexagons instead of rectangles. This design can be found in the Annual catalogue and is the 6th design on the top row of templates.

I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch (#162888) to punch the 3 colours from the Bloom Impressions 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#164944), a free Sale-a-bration product with a $100 order (in Australia).

I applied the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645) using a Palette Knife (#142808), to a piece of Basic White card (#159228). I allowed this to dry before dry embossing it with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder (#164695). You can use the Heat Tool (#129056) to fasten the drying. I then matted this card with Basic Black card (#121688) and attached it to the Basic White base card.

The butterflies were cut using a die from the Beautiful Butterflies dies. These are part of the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder (#164614). I used Basic Black card for the butterflies and I attached them to the DSP with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set (#162283) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold from the Wow! Metallic Embossing Powder (#165678) which was set with the Heat Tool. The circle was cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183)

The hexagons were attached to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Low Profile Dots (#164658) were added to each of the butterflies.

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Friday, 24 January 2025

Toadstool Gardens Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

A cute card using the Toadstool Gardens 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#164942) which is a Sale-a-bration product. This is free with a $100 order in Australia. This DSP also co-ordinates with the Terrific Toadstools Bundle (#164790) available in the Mini Catalogue.

I dry embossed the Granny Apple Green card (#147014) with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder (#164695) and this was matted with Melon Mambo card (#119980). The base card is Basic White (#159228).

Both pieces of DSP are from the Toadstool Gardens pack. I used a die from the Designer Tags (#159165) to cut the tag. I threaded the White Glittered Organdy Ribbon (#156408) through the tag and attached the tag to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Melon Mambo ink (#147051) and cut with a Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614). This was taped to the card. The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#164970), another Sale-a-bration product, were added to the card.

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Thursday, 23 January 2025

Memorable Blooms Bundle

Hi everyone,

The flowers & leaves on this card are from the Memorable Blooms Bundle (#164826). This bundle consists of the Memorable Blooms stamp set (#164816) and Memorable Blooms dies (#164825).

I stamped the leaves & flowers with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). These were coloured with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (#154883) and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends (#163826). These stamped images and the other leaves were cut with the co-ordinating dies. I used Summer Splash card (163798) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) for the die cut leaves.

I cut the diamonds with a die from the Linked Together dies (#164808), using Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and Basic Black card (#121688).

The Fruit Salad 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#164943) from Sale-a-bration was matted with Basic Black card and attached to the Basic White base card.

The diamonds were taped together, offsetting 2 sides, and attached to the card front. The stamped flowers & leaves were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The sentiment from the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) was stamped with Crushed Curry ink (#147087) and cut with a die from the Changing Leaves dies (#164138). This die is longer than the sentiment so I cut it twice by repositioning the die to get the correct size. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach this to the card.

The Antique Pearls (#164679) were added to finish the card as well as using Clear Wink of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer t the flowers.

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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Scrapbook page

Hello,

I have stamped on the background page for this scrapbook page using images from the Kiss Of Texture stamp set (#164759) and the Memorable Blooms stamp set (#164816).

I cut the circles from Basic White card (#159228) and Basic Black card (#121688) using an electronic cutter. I placed the white card on the 12”x12” Basic White card (#159231) - which I had trimmed to 11&1/4” square - and marked the circle with a pencil. This was to show me where to stamp the images around the circle. The circle was removed to do the stamping. I stamped the flowers & leaves alternately on the base page using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708).

I also stamped 2 flowers on the white circle and coloured these with Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends (#163827) and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885).

I was trying to decide if I would colour all the flowers & leaves around the circle, but decided to just leave them uncoloured, especially as my top was just black & white.

The circles were taped to the Base White card and the White card was matted with Peach Pie 12”x12” card (#163805). The photos were matted with Basic Black card.

The dragonflies were cut with the retired Detailed Dragonflies dies. The large dragonfly was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the small group of Dragonflies had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) attached to the back of the card making these easy to attach to the page.

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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi friends,

Stampin’ Up! have a range of products for all types of crafters from the beginner to the experienced. The Wildflower Birthday 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164591) has designer papers as well as die cut elements and card fronts ready to attach to your project.

I attached the strip of gold & white stripes from the DSP to the Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) then attached the card front with the Birthday cake. This was then taped to the Basic White base card (#159228).

“Happy Birthday” from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set (#164608) was stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138) and cut with a Beautiful Butterflies die (#164614). The edges were daubered with Blueberry Bushel ink and the sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

A super easy card.

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