Cards | - Part 3

Make a Beautifully Happy Thank-You Card

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I created today’s card using the Beautifully Happy stamp set that I earned for free.

The Designer Series Paper I used for the card is a sneak peek of the Enjoy the Journey paper. The pack of 12″ x 12″ is available to customers as an Online Exclusive on March 1. Demonstrators were able to preorder the paper.

I send a free card tutorial to my email subscribers every Tuesday. This week subscribers received a card tutorial for this Valentine’s card and this sketch.

I used the same sketch to create today’s Beautifully Happy Thank-You Card. Did you notice how I changed things up from the sketch? Don’t miss one of my Fee Tutorial Tuesday emails! Sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/3l6KHJ1

Product List

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Enjoy The Journey 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Scalloped Contours Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin’ Pad	Mango Melody 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Polished Pink 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Just Jade 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon	Stampin’ Seal	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Make an Adorable Owls Birthday Card with Free Products

I know a couple of fellas that are having birthdays this year and I cannot wait to give them this card I made today during my Make-it-Monday Livestream:

Isn’t that little hoot owl image from the Adorable Owls stamp set the cutest? The Adorable Owls stamp set from Stampin’ Up! is one of the free Sale-a-Bration products you can earn with a qualifying purchase through February.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Card Base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Starry Sky cardstock scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4″ on the 8-1/2″ side.
Designer Series Paper = Two 2″ x 5-3/8″ pieces of Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper
Scallop Circle = Cut scallop circle from 3″ x 3″ piece of Starry Sky cardstock
Stamped Circle = Cut circle from 3″ x 3″ piece of Basic White cardstock
Card Insert = 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock
Sentiment Tag = 1/2″ x 3″ piece of Sweet Sorbet cardstock
Lable Punch = scrap of Sweet Sorbet cardstock
Numbers = scrap of Parakeet Party cardstock

Product List

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English)	Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Alphabest Bundle	Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad	Versamark Pad
Dainty Flowers 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Starry Sky 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Layering Circles Dies	Alphabet à La Mode Dies
Basics Embossing Powders	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Paper Trimmer	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Stampin’ Seal
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Make a Belated Birthday Card with Two-Tona Flora

The card I’m sharing with you today uses the Two-Tone Flora Bundle from Stampin’ Up!. The bundle includes the Two-Tone Flora Stamp Set and the Two-Tone Flora Dies.

The Two-Tone Flora Bundle is a floral enthusiast’s dream! Use the Two-Step feature of the Two-Tone Flora Stamp Set to create detailed flowers and cut them out with the coordinating dies from the Two-Tone Flora Dies. This stamp set features solid flower images and coordinating shaded-detail images, so you can add more depth and dimension to your projects.

My favorite part of the card is this sweet sentiment. Anyone else out there who has trouble getting their cards mailed on time?

Here is another card made using the gorgeous lacy background die that is part of the Two-Tone Flora Dies.

And another card I made using the Two-Tone Flora Bundle along with the Basic Border Dies and the beautiful Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper . . .

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Night of Navy cardstock scored at 4-1/4″ on the long side. Cut a 2″ panel from the card front using a paper trimmer.
Regency Park Designer Series Paper = 3-1/4″ x 4″
Card Insert = 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock.
2-11/16″ Basic White circle die-cut
Stamp images onto 3-1/2″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Cut out using Two-Tone Flora Dies with die-cutting machine.
Sentiment Tag = 3/8″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Night of Navy

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Make a Thank-You Card with Something Fancy

I used the Note Cards & Envelopes from Stampin’ Up! to make this simple thank-you card.

After adding a stitched, scalloped rectangle to the card front, I created a tag. The dies from the Something Fancy Bundle from Stampin’ Up! are perfect tag builders! The font on the “thank you” sentiment stamp is going to be a favorite.

I used the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper on the tag and to embellish the notecard envelope flap. The Dandy Designs paper can be earned for free with a qualifying purchase during Sale-a-Bration. Find all about Sale-a-Bration here: https://bit.ly/3GP7dxu

Product List

Something Fancy Bundle (English)	Scalloped Contours Dies	Country Bouquet Punch	Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Make Another Fun-Fold Card with Thanks a Bunch

The project I’m sharing with you today is a simple fun-fold card that I made using the Thanks a Bunch stamp set from Stampin’ Up! The Thanks a Bunch stamp set is one of the FREE options during Sale-A-Bration.

Of course, I had to use the Day at the Farm Designer Series Paper for this card. The paper is another FREE Sale-a-Bration option. You have a better view of the veggie-filled pattern when you open the front flap of the card.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

First Layer = 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Garden Green cardstock
Second Layer = 5-1/4″ x 4″ piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock
Third Layer = 5″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Day at the Farm Designer Series Paper
Front Flap = 8-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ scored at 4-1/4″ on the long side
Stamped Layer = 2-1/2″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock
Card Insert = 2-1/4″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock

I loved this cute Thanks a Bunch stamp set the first time I saw it. It is perfect for all spring and summertime occasions. But, if you stamp the carrot image upside down as I did on this card, you can create a forest of trees. An option to keep using the stamp set all year long!

Product List

Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Day At The Farm 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad
Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Stitched Rectangles Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies	Linen Thread	Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper	Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins
Stampin’ Seal	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Playing in the Rain Step Card

One of my favorite fun-fold cards is a Step-Card. The fold works well when you want to highlight smaller images. I used the new Playing In The Rain Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create today’s project. I love how the front panel of the step-card highlights the jaunty little fox die-cut.

The inside of the card leaves plenty of room for an encouraging note to the recipient. I stamped and colored an umbrella image over a puddle inside the card.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Card Base = 8″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Balmy Blue cardstock scored at 3″, 6″, and 7″ on the long side.
Front Panel = 3″ x 6″ piece of Balmy Blue cardstock scored at 4-1/4″ on the long side.
Rain or Shine Designer Series Paper = 2-3/4″ x 4″, 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″, and 3/4″ x 5-1/4″
Card Insert = 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White Cardstock
Sentiment Tag = 1″ x 2-1/4″ piece of Basic White Cardstock and scrap of Flirty Flamingo cardstock.

Video Tutorial

Product List

Playing In The Rain Bundle (English)	Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English)	Playing In The Rain Dies	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Rain Or Shine Specialty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stylish Shapes Dies	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Paper Trimmer

Make a Cottage Wreaths Fun-Fold Card

Today’s Make-it-Monday project is this fun-fold Christmas card. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle along with the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! to create it. The card unfolds with three panels. I added a pocket to one of the panels to tuck a gift card into.

This is such a versatile card that can be used for multiple occasions. I think a tag or small photo would be a cute idea to slip into the pocket of the card. It would also make a sweet mini scrapbook to gift to someone.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base = 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Real Red cardstock
Layer One = 4″ x 5″ piece of Garden Green cardstock
Layer Two = 3-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ piece of Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper
Triple Panel = 4″ x 10″ scored at 3-3/8″ and 6-3/4″ on the 10″ side
Panel One = 3-1/8″ x 3-3/4″ Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper
Panel Two Pocket = 3-1/8″ x 2-1/4″ Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper
Panel Three = 3-3/4″ x 3″ Basic White cardstock
Wreath = 3″ x 3″ Basic White cardstock
Holly Berries & Leaves = scrap Basic White cardstock

Product List

Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Stampin' Seal
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Take Your Pick	Bone Folder

Make a Framed & Festive Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

Gift cards are fantastic, especially for those hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list! Today’s project is an easy pop-up gift card holder made using the Framed & Festive stamp set and Double Oval Punch from Stampin’ Up!

The pop-up pocket in the card is simple to achieve but elevates the holder a bit. I used one of my favorite prints from the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper pack and created a belly band to keep the holder closed. Finally, I embellished the belly band with Gold Shimmer ribbon and an oval tag I stamped with a sentiment from the Framed & Festive stamp set.

The Shaded Spruce card base measures 4-1/4″ x 7-3/8″ and is scored at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″ on the 7-3/8″ side. The Designer Series Paper insert measures 4″ x 9-5/8″ and is scored at 1-3/4″, 4-1/2″, 5-3/4″ and 7″ on the 9-5/8″ side. The two remaining pieces of Designer Series Paper for the outside flaps of the gift card holder measure 4″ x 2-1/2″ and 4″ x 1-1/2″. For complete directions watch this video tutorial:

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Make a Sweet Gingerbread Christmas Card

I used one of my favorite new Christmas bundles from Stampin’ Up! to create the cards I’m sharing with you today! The Sweet Gingerbread bundle is so much fun to create with. Here are a few projects that I have made using this bundle:

Instead of Designer Series Paper, I used the Rays of Light background stamp on today’s cards. Pink Christmas cards are trending so I created this card using Flirty Flamingo and Polished Pink inks. Don’t you think the Seasonal Adhesive Backed Sequins appear as snow falling?

Here is another sample using more traditional holiday colors. I’m sorry that I could not get the lighting to work when photographing this one. The Real Red Glimmer Trees and stepping stones are not showing off their sparkling selves in this photo.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Rays Of Light Cling Stamp Set	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins
Give It A Whirl Dies	Stamparatus	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Spruced Up Christmas Card made using the Four Corners Technique

Make four cards at once? Yes, please! Today’s cards are brought to you by the Four Corners Technique. This was my first time using this technique and I will try it again!

Make sure you watch the video replay from today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live to learn how fun and easy cards are to make using the Four Corners Technique.

Several comments during the Facebook live were about the colors I used in the cards. My new favorite Christmas color combo is Real Red with Tahitian Tide.

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159701 $45.00	151770 $35.00	155560 $35.00	147084 $8.00	147088 $8.00
159210 $8.00	147118 $8.00	132708 $6.00	102482 $9.25	159276 $10.25
146981 $9.25	156310 $15.00	152392 $25.00	149653 $125.00	152813 $8.00
104430 $4.25

Make a Spruced-Up Christmas Tree Card

I’ve been noticing a trend of pink Christmas cards and wanted to give them a go today. My Spruced-Up Christmas Tree Card uses a lot of colors. And, because of all that color, I tried to keep the design simple.

What could be more simple than triangles? I used the Stylish Shapes dies from Stampin’ Up! to cut out four stitched squares and then cut them in half. The triangles can now be stacked to create a Christmas tree! You can make two cards using the die-cut squares.

I shared the emboss/resist technique that I used for this card in the video tutorial below. I also showed how to use your dies in alternate ways.

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad	Versamark Pad
Polished Pink 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Tahitian Tide 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Starry Sky 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Basics Embossing Powders	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Blending Brushes	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin’ Seal	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Make a Spruced Up Shaker Christmas Card

The Spruced Up stamp set along with coordinating Spruced Up Outlines Dies from Stampin’ Up! is a great choice to use for shaker cards. Here is the shaker card I created today using the bundle.

I worked out of my comfort zone and used non-traditional Christmas colors for this card. The Shaded Spruce Designer Series Paper paired with Polished Pink ink and card stock gives the card a whimsical look.

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Versamark Pad	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gold Foil Sheets	White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics	Stamparatus	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Take Your Pick	Foam Adhesive Strips
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal

Make a Cottage Wreaths Fancy Fold Christmas Card!

I’m always ready to learn a new fancy fold for my card making. The Cottage Wreaths Fancy-Fold Christmas Card I’m sharing today is a 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ square card. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to decorate the front flap.

I purchased the Cottage Wreaths Bundle because of its versatility. The bundle can be used for all holidays and occasions. Here it is decked out for Halloween.

I’m loving the Real Red Glimmer Paper bow and the sparkly sequins on the wreath. The fancy part of this card is the fold. It’s like a card within a card and the effect was so easy to achieve!

Product List

Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Paper Trimmer
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Stampin' Seal	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make a This Birthday Piggy Pop-Up Card

I recently received one of the Perfect Partners Bundles from Stampin’ Up! The bundle I ordered was the This Birthday Piggy Bundle.

I knew these adorable piggy images would work beautifully on a pop-up card. This pop-up card technique does not require special dies or tools to achieve.

The front of the card is simple with an embossed background, a die-cut image, and a sentiment tag.

The inside of the card is full of all the fun. What could be more fun than a happy pig racing her scooter past fields of flowers to help someone celebrate her birthday?

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Make a Spruced Up Scalloped Christmas Card

Are you a fan of How the Grinch Stole Christmas? The images from the book and the movies are fun and whimsical. The Spruced Up Scalloped Christmas Card project I’m sharing with you today reminds me of those playful images.

The card base measures 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. I created some interest by cutting a scalloped edge about 1-1/4″ from the bottom of the front flap of the Pool Party card base. I also cut a scalloped edge from a 2″ x 4″ piece of Designer Series Paper for a sweet surprise when you open the card.

The Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper on the card front measures 4″ x 3-1/2. The Poppy Parade square on the card front equals 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″.

Product List

Spruced Up Bundle (English)	Spruced Up Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Spruced Up Outlines Dies	Scalloped Contours Dies	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad	Versamark Pad	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basics Embossing Powders
Stamparatus	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals