Today we are taking a look at a cardmaking color trend that's floating around the world of paper crafting; using neutrals with a spot of color.

Notice that I didn't use the term "pop of color"?  With this trend, I've noticed subdued colors rather than bright or bold colors.  In Stampin' Up! terms, these would include colors from our Subtles or Neutrals Color Collections.  I've enjoyed challenging myself to follow this trend and hope you will be inspired to do so after seeing this video and these samples.

This video was a Premiere video on YouTube which is a series that I hope you will watch every Thursday evening at 6 PM Central.  These videos will vary in length from a few minutes to an hour and will remain on YouTube if you aren't able to join us for the Premiere.  However, if you are able to join at the Premiere time, you can participate in the LIVE chat if you are signed in to your Google or Gmail account.

If you missed it on YouTube, here's the video!

Lisa's Inklings for Card #1:

• Basic Black Cardstock [121045] card base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 plus you'll need a 2-1/8 x 2-1/8" square and about 3 x 4 for stamping and embossing.
• Petal Pink Cardstock [146985] layer is cut 4-1/8 x 5-3/8.
• The black and white print from the Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper [155761] is cut 4 x 5-1/4.
• You will need about 1/2 sheet of the Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612].
• Basic White [159276]: 4 x 5-1/4 for the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Supply List for Card #1

All Squared Away Bundle (English)

[158382]

Create With Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set

[156058]

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Simply Elegant 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[155761]

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

Greenery Embossing Folders

[152716]

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon

[149441]

Water Painters

[151298]

Moving on to the second card showing this color trend in cardmaking...

I can't wait to send this birthday card! Here are the cutting dimensions so you can make one, too!

• Gray Granite Cardstock [146983] card base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2.
• Night Of Navy Cardstock [100867] layer is 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 and you'll need a 3 x 4 piece for die-cutting.
• Basic White Cardstock [159276] is cut 4 x 5-1;4 for the inside of the card and you will need another small piece for die-cutting...about 2 x 4, and a small piece of the woodgrain print for die-cutting the flowers.
• In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494]: Large layer- 4 x 5-1/4, for die-cutting large label- 3 x 4.
• Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] for die-cutting- 3 x 4.

Stampin' Up! Supply List for Card #2:

All Squared Away Bundle (English)

[158382]

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

Are you ready to try this cardmaking color trend?  Get the supplies you need now and start making those beautiful creations!

Let's start the week off with a birthday gift card holder with the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle [156244] from the Stampin' Up! January- June 2021 Mini Catalog.  While the stamp set and coordinating punch are carrying over into the annual catalog, this precious coordinating Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] is not and is on the Last Chance List from this current mini.

The inside of this card has an easy fold-up gift card pocket which can also hold cash or a small gift! The triple-decker ice cream cone you see below is cut from the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] that is being discontinued.

Let's take a look at the how-to video tutorial for this easy birthday gift card holder.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Blackberry Bliss  Cardstock [133675] is cut 4-1/4 x 11 and scored at 4-3/4 and 9-1/2. You will also need a 3 x 4 piece for die-cutting.
• Basic White Cardstock [159276] - 2 pieces cut 3 x 4, one for die-cutting and one for the inside of the card.
• Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] - 1-1/2 x 4 and 4-1/4 x 4-3/4.

Easy Birthday Gift Card Holder

You can easily make this birthday gift card holder for any occasion!  Take a look at the supply list below and click on the photos of what you need to order. 

Thank you to all of my U.S. crafting friends who place orders with me in support of my business!

Product List

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle

[156244]

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper

[154567]

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

Playing With Patterns Resin Dots

[152467]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Thanks for tuning in today!  Now it's time for you to try this birthday gift card holder and let me know if you do!

Today's cardmaking project features a birthday card made with another favorite that carried over into the new Stampin' Up! Catalog, Very Versailles.

The images in this set have so much versatility and don't you love the "Have A Beautiful Day" as a birthday greeting?  Here's another card made with Very Versailles that I think you'll enjoy.

Here's the step-by-step how-to followed by the supplies used for this birthday card with Stampin' Up! Very Versailles.

Measurements:
Card Base: Pear Pizzazz Cardstock 11” x 4-1/4”. Score and fold at 5-1/2”
Cardstock #2: Basic White Cardstock 5-1/4” x 4”
Designer Paper: In Good Taste Designer Paper 5” x 3-3/4”
Cardstock #3: Basic White Cardstock 3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
Designer Paper: In Good Taste Designer Paper 3” x 3”

Instructions:
-Glue Basic White Cardstock to Pear Pizzazz Card Base.
-Glue the In Good Taste Designer Paper to card front.
-Using the smallest piece of designer paper, stamp the leaf image to the left and bottom using Pear Pizzazz Ink. -Stamp the script image to fill in the background around the leaves using Early Espresso Ink. Glue to the smallest -Basic White Cardstock layer. Punch a hole in both corners at the top with the handheld punch. Set aside.
-Stamp the medallion image on a scrap piece of Seaside Spray Cardstock using Early Espresso Ink. Cut the shape with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. Glue to the center of the stamped layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
-Stamp the sentiment on a scrap piece of Basic White Cardstock. Cut with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. Glue to the center of the medallion layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
-Tie Linen thread at the top of the stamped layer through the holes to create a hanging sign. It’s easiest if you tie the left side into a bow and tie the right side into a knot. Add the two ribbons by tying into knots on the right through the Linen Thread. Trim the ends into angles.
-Glue sign layer to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
-Add a Gold Glitter Enamel Dot to hang the sign by the Linen Thread by adding two layers of Mini Glue Dots under the enamel dot so it is elevated.

I would be happy to have you pick up this fabulous stamp set and other supplies from me! Just simply click on any image below to have it shipped to your home right away! Thank you so much for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

Product List

Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set

[149275]

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150883]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

Seaside Spray 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon

[150446]

1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

[152155]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Thank you for tuning in today!  I hope you have been inspired to create this lovely birthday card made with the Stampin' Up! Very Versailles Stamp Set.

The ornate look of the Elegantly Said stamp set and coordinating punch makes for a beautiful birthday card.  Combine that with the heat embossing technique and you have an absolute wow card!

Here are the details so that you can create your own!

Product List

Elegantly Said Bundle (English)

[155753]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Pastel Pearls

[154571]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Instructions:

• Cut your Balmy Blue Cardstock [146982] base at 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, score at 4 1/4”.
• Cut your Basic White Cardstock [159276]at 4” x 5 1/4”.
  Next stamp with the Versamark Pad [102283]... ink and stamp the flourish randomly then sprinkle your white embossing powder all over. 
• Shake off excess, then heat with heat tool until it turns shiny.  Glue to your card base.
• Stamp your sentiment with the Versamark Pad [102283] ink on Basic Black Cardstock [121045] and sprinkle your white embossing powder and shake off excess.
• Heat with your Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]then punch out using the elegant tag punch.
• Punch out about 3 or 4 extra blank tags to layer together to give it some dimension.
• Glue down to your card front and add some of the Pastel Pearls [154571] randomly around and on the tag. 

Looking at today's project feature, I would be willing to bet that you had a close friend in mind that you would love to make and send this card for her birthday!

Wouldn't it bring a smile to her face?  I know that I have several friends and family members who would love to be called a "spring chicken". 

This adorable bundle is great for making some really fun cards.  Honestly, as a cardmaker, I rarely lean toward this type of "cutesy" stamp set but this one stole my heart and my guess is that you will love it, too!

Here is the step by step how-to:

1. Cut the Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] card base at 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” score at 4 1/4”.
2. Cut the back layer of 2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6"  Designer Series Paper [153070] at 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” glue to the base front.
3. Cut your second piece of 2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [153070] at 3 1/4”x 5 1/2” glue to the center of the designer paper on the card front.
4. Cut another piece of Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] at 3” x 5 1/2”.
5. Next comes the stamping.  Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] for the images and the sentiments.
6. Stamp your happy birthday sentiment at the top and the "spring chicken" sentiment toward the bottom as shown.
7.  Stamp the chicken between the sentiments and color.
8. Stamp an extra ballon, die-cut, color, and pop up with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] over the other balloon.
9. Color your chicken.
10. Now glue the Basic White stamped piece to the center of the card.
11. Stamp the little chick that is hatching, color, and die-cut, and pop up on the corner of the "spring chicken" sentiment.

Here's another birthday card idea with this darling bundle!

Here is a look at all of the products used for this birthday card that you can make:

Product List

Hey Birthday Chick Bundle (English)

[158631]

$43.00

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Add All to Cart

Our Monday project is this adorable birthday card with the Stampin’ Up! Hey Birthday Chick Bundle. The Snail Mail Designer Series Paper [154577] makes for a festive background and provides a great color scheme. 

Notice the repetitive stamping for the sentiment. This is an alternative method to adding the sentiment as an element on it own. The “let’s celebrate you” is stamped tone on tone in Bermuda Bay.  ( The tone on tone technique is stamping with the ink the same color the card stock. 

Here’s the how-to...

Instructions:

Cut your Bermuda Bay card stock at 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, score at 4 1/4”.

Cut your 2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [153070] 1-3/4 x 5-1/2  

Cut Snail Mail Designer Series Paper [154577] at 1 3/4” x 5 1/2”. Layer these and, glue down to card base.

Take the “let’s celebrate” you stamp and Bermuda Bay ink and stamp down the right side of card. 

Cut your circles from the Stitched Shapes dies with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. 

Now stamp your chicken on a separate Basic White piece and color with the Light Real Red Stampin’ Blend and Light Mango Melody Stampin Blend and the Light Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend. You start with the real red and add just a little then blend with the mango melody and then blend mango melody with the daffodil delight to color the rest of the chicken.

Color the cupcake with the dark real red and light real red blend, then color the icing on cup cake with the blushing bride.
Color the flame on candle with real red and then blend with mango melody.

Die cut out the chicken with the coordinating die and glue down to the basic white circle, then glue to the Bermuda bay circle.

Add dimensionals and pop up on center of card.  To give it a finished look take your trim and tie a knot. Glue down with liquid glue.

Here are the supplies used for this project:

Hey Birthday Chick Bundle (English)

[158631]

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

Snail Mail Designer Series Paper

[154577]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147935]

Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154888]

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

[152475]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

 

 

The Hey Birthday Chick Bundle will make some cute cards for your friends.  Here’s another birthday card idea in case you missed it. 

After today, there are only 4 MORE DAYS of this special sales event, Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration and today's card features one of the most popular items that you can earn for FREE, the Berry Blessings Bundle (English) [157613]!

This berry-themed stamp and beautiful coordinating designer paper coordinate with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle [156214] from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog!

With a $100 product purchase, you can earn the Berry Blessings Bundle (English) [157613] for FREE!  Sale-A-Bration is a great time to stock up on some of your basics:

Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]

Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

And, if you haven't yet discovered the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine...take a look!

Or, get a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription and earn the Berry Blessings Bundle with a 6-month subscription!

This berry theme is great for many occasions but it's especially fun on this birthday card above.

Take a look at the quick video tutorial!

Lisa's Inklings:
Cut Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] to 4-1/4 x 11 for the base and to 2-1/2 x 4 to die cut.
Cut the Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] to 2-1/2 x 4 to die-cut and you will need another scrap piece for stamping and fussy cutting.
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] scrap piece for a backing for the sentiment.
Designer paper is cut 4 x 5-1/4.

Here is the list of supplies for today's project:

Product List

Berry Blessings Bundle (English)

[157613]

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154898]

Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154877]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Sweet Strawberry Bundle

[156214]

Here's hoping you've been inspired to create a berry special card for someone using the Berry Blessings Bundle.  This and other Sale-A-Bration choices will NOT be available after February 28th!

Thank you for watching today's video and I will see you again in the next post! Until then, take care and let your light shine!

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Thank you for stopping by today!  Take care! - Lisa

The Stampin' Up! Art Gallery Bundle [156227] and coordinating designer  and specialty papers make special cards for birthdays and other occasions.

You just may find your self reaching for these supplies over and over again...like me!  I've found that this coordination of products makes the design of cards easy with beautiful results.

If you'd like to create one for someone you know (or, just one to have in your card stash for when you need it), here's the how-to video tutorial.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] is cut 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 for base and 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 for accent layer.
• Fine Art Floral 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [154558] is cut 4 x 5-1/4. 
• Golden Garden Designer Specialty Acetate [154557] is cut 3 x 4.
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] is cut 3 x 5-1/4 for stamping and die cutting and 4 x 5-1/4 for inside of card.

Here's a view of the inside of the card. Using the "stamp off" technique (ink the stamp, stamp off on scratch paper then stamp on your card stock), you will be able to write your message over the stamped image.  To make it even more faint, you may "stamp off" twice.

Here are the supplies used on this birthday card...

Product List

Art Gallery Bundle

[156227]

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

Fine Art Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[154558]

Golden Garden Designer Specialty Acetate

[154557]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

3/8" (1 Cm) Fine Art Ribbon

[154561]

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Take Your Pick

[144107]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Here's hoping you've been inspired by today's cardmaking project and video. Thank you for visiting today and I'll see you again soon!
Until then, take care and let your light shine!--Lisa

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Today's project is a tall narrow bag that's perfect for small gifts. This one was custom made for a birthday gift for our granddaughter, Lyla for her Frozen-themed birthday party. 

The beautiful Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] has just the right colors and the the snowflakes matched the theme of her birthday party with friends.  Let's take a look at the video tutorial with the easy how-to instructions...

Lisa's Inklings:

• The Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] is cut 8-1/2 x 12. 
• Score at 3,4, 7, 8 on the 8-1/2" side.
• Score at 1-1/2 and 11 on the 12 " side.  The 1-1/2" score is for the top of the bag.

Here are the supplies used to make this project.  Just click the links to shop. 

Product List

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper

[153512]

Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper

[153513]

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

Champagne Foil Sheets

[144748]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Delightful Tag Topper Punch

[149518]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

So Many Snowflakes Dies

[153560]

Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems

[153547]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

Make some beautiful winter projects with the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512]. It's retiring and only available while supplies last!  Try making this tall, narrow bag for gifts for the holidays and birthdays!

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Our Lyla's 5th  birthday was a couple of weeks ago.  While we were not there for her birthday party for friends, we were able to celebrate with her last week.  Today I am sharing her birthday banner and card that carried out the theme of her party, Frozen 2.

For her birthday banner, the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] and Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper [153513] along with the Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English) [155172] were used.  As a backing for the letters cut from retired Stampin' Up! letter dies us a Whisper White Cardstock [100730] cut from the Tasteful Labels Dies [152886]. Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems [153547] gems add a bit of sparkle and the bottom corners were punched with the Detailed Trio Punch [146320].

Here's the complete banner.  These banners are very easy to make and always make a nice addition to party decór.  Lyla's mom has her banner hung above the window seat/reading nook  in her room.

Here's a close-up of her birthday card made with the same supplies.  Again, the dies that cut the "5" are retired.  I have a set of letter and number dies that have come in handy so many times!

Here's the complete front of the card.  See how the "5" looks dimensional? I die cut it with a piece of our Foam Adhesive Sheets [152815] adhered to the back. It's like having a full sized dimensional adhesive for any shape!

It's such a joy to create projects for our granddaughters on their birthdays. Like any handmade paper craft, a lot of love goes into these projects. Hope you have enjoyed seeing some of the creations for Lyla's birthday.

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Thank you for stopping by today!  Take care! - Lisa

Happy Friday!  It's been a few days but I am back to share this tall gift bag and video just in time for your gift packaging!

This particular bag was made for our granddaughter's birthday since she chose The Disney Frozen II Movie as the theme for her party.

Here's the video tutorial with some tips on varying the height of the bag.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Use a full sheet of designer paper; 12 x 12.
• Score 1 side at 3-1/2, 5-3/4, 9-1/4, 11-1-2
• Turn and score the other side at 3/4" -2" (depending on how tall you need your bag) and also score at 9-1/2.
• The tag is cut 2 x 4 from designer paper and the Whisper White piece is 1-1/2 x 2.

Here are the supplies needed for this project.  Just click the links to shop!

Product List

Tag Buffet Project Kit

[153649]

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper

[153512]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Snowflake Splendor 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon

[153548]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Bone Folder

[102300]

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Let's start off the week with a fun fold card video using the Jar Of Flowers Bundle [154064]from Stampin' Up!  The coordinating Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6"Designer Series Paper [152486] shares the spotlight!

 Working with these beautiful bunches of flowers in this stamp set is so much fun especially if you like to color. You can see another pretty card with a different bouquet here.

Let's go ahead and take a look at this how-to video tutorial below.  Ready?

Just a simple little slice of paper really adds a lot, don't you think?

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base: Just Jade Cardstock [153079]- 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".
• Cut 1/2" off card front edge.
• Whisper White Cardstock [100730]- 3-1/2 x 5-1/4 for inside, 2 x 4 for stamping
• Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [152486]-Just Jade Print for card front 3-1/2 x 5-1/4, Just Jade dot 3 x 4, Bumblebee floral strip 3/4 x 5-1/2.
• Bumblebee Cardstock [153077]- 3-1/4 x 4-1/4.
  

Remember to dress up those envelopes with this easy fix here!

Need supplies to create today's project?  The supply list is below.  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would be thrilled to serve you! Thank you so much for your consideration.

Product List

• Jar Of Flowers Bundle [154064]
• Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153079]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
• Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486]
• Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad [153115]
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
• Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153107]
• Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108]
• Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153106]
• Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153105]
• Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Paper Snips [103579]
• Bumblebee 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153622]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301]

On this card, the sentiment was added since it would be sent as a birthday greeting.  The "Happy Birthday" is from the Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set [151534] and stamped on
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] then punched with the Classic Label Punch [141491].

Thank you for stopping by today!  Now that you've seen this Jar of Flowers project, visit my online store to purchase yours today!

Here's a birthday card idea with the beautiful new Jar Of Flowers Bundle [154064] from Stampin' Up!  This cardmaking project was featured on my new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog Launch on Facebook. 

These bunches of flowers can be used with or without the jar so it is super versatile. 

Here are some of the details:

• The Bumblebee Cardstock [153077] base is cut 5-1/2 x 8-1/2.
• The Poppy Parade Cardstock [119793] layers are cut 4-1/8 x 5-7/8 and 2-5/8 x 4-1/8.  Plus, you'll need a small piece to stamp and die cut the sentiment.
• Whisper White Cardstock [100730] is cut 2-1/2 x 4 and embossed with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder [152725].
• You will also need more whisper white for jar and flowers.
• The jar was stamped and then the stems over top.  The stems were stamped *twice to make these reach the bouquet at the top. 
• *The lower stems were masked off with a post it note to stamp the stems at the top of the jar.
• The bunch of flowers was stamped, colored, then fussy cut to adhere to the top of the punched jar on the embossed layer.

Here are the supplies used for this card.  Just click the links to shop! Be sure to check out the promotions for this month on this post.

Product List

• Jar Of Flowers Bundle [154064]
• Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595]
• Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077]
• Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
• Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Versamark Pad [102283]
• Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958]
• Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
• Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]
• White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]
• Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Paper Snips [103579]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620]
• Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder [152725]
• Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457]

Have questions about this card?  Leave a comment below.

Thank you for stopping by for this Jar of Flowers birthday card and we will seen you soon in the next post!

It's Cinco de Mayo AND Taco Tuesday...how awesome its that!

For today's project we have the perfect card to celebrate! Here's a great sample using the retiring Witty-Cisms Cling Stamp Set [151686] and the Dinoroar Designer Series Paper [155882].  Isn't it so cute?!

Here are all the details you will need to make this card...

Supplies:
Stamp sets: Witty-Cisms (151686)
Cardstock and Paper: Mango Melody (146989), Pretty Peacock (150880), Shimmery White 101910), Dinoroar Designer Series Paper (149589)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708)
Coloring Tools: Stampin’ Blends Crumb Cake Light (144582), Poppy Parade Light (146878), Call Me Clover Light (147023), Mango Melody Dark (147944)
Miscellaneous: Layering Circles Dies (141705), Whisper White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Pearls Basic Jewels (144219), Paper Trimmer (152392), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements:
Mango Melody card base: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” then folded on the crease with the Bone Folder, 2-1/4” x 2-1/4”
Pretty Peacock: 3-3/4” x 5”, 3-1/2” x 1-1/4”, 2-1/2” x 2-1/2”
Designer Series Paper: 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”, 1” x 3-1/2”
Shimmery White: 2-1/4” x 2-1/4”
Ribbon: 5”, 8”

Instructions:
 

• With SNAIL Adhesive, adhere larger Designer Series Paper (DSP) to Pretty Peacock layer then adhere horizontal DSP to Pretty Peacock layer.
• Adhere horizontal piece atop larger DSP piece so horizontal piece is about 1-1/8” from bottom of larger piece.
• Using the Mango Melody Dark Stampin’ Blends marker, color the two strips of ribbon by brushing the ribbon with the fatter point of the marker. Take care to color on top of a disposable surface as Blends will bleed through the ribbon. Dries instantly though.
• Apply a little SNAIL on the horizontal DSP piece but only in the area that will, later, be covered with the round taco piece.
• Add the 5” ribbon piece across center of horiztonal DSP and secure ends to back with SNAIL as well. Tie ribbon into bow, trim ends with Paper Snips, and set aside.
  Stamp taco image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Shimmery White cardstock. Color in taco with Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, and Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends. Die cut with 1-7/8”circle. Die cut Mango Melody scalloped circle layer and Pretty Peacock circle layer. Attach all three to one another with SNAIL.
• With Stampin’ Dimensionals, add taco piece to DSP piece so the taco piece ends about ¼” from the right side. Then attach that whole piece to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Color three Pearl Basic Jewels with Mango Melody Dark Stampin’ Blends marker and affix to taco piece.
• With one Mini Glue Dots, attach bow so one edge rests on the taco piece.

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Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram...would love to see you there!  Then, go make this birthday card so you will have it ready for the next special someone on your list!

The Bonanza Buddies Bundle [153815] is another product that is on the Last Chance List from Stampin' Up!  It is a precious combo for birthdays and there is also a coordinating DSP, the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper [151313].

The combinations of the bright colors, Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989] and Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197], with a pop of Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] make this card as fun to make as it is to give!

Let's take a look at today's video tutorial...

Lisa's Inklings:

• Mango Melody Cardstock [146989] is cut 4-1/4" x 1" and scored at 5-1/2".
• Whisper White Cardstock [100730] - You will need about 3 x 4-1/2" to die cut the tag and some scrap for the sentiment.
• Cut two strips of Bermuda Bay Cardstock [131197] at 1/2" x 5-1/2".
• You will need a 2" x 5" of Basic Black Cardstock [121045] to die cut the little banner piece.
• Cut the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper [151313] at 2" x 5-1/2".

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies that you will need for the card project as seen in this video.  Some of these items are retiring and on the Last Chance List and only available while supplies last.  Just click the links to shop!  I would be honored to serve as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Product List

• Bonanza Buddies Bundle [153815] (Retiring)
• Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
• Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]
• Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
• Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper [151313] (Retiring)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096]
• Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113]
• Country Club Twine Combo Pack [151318] (Retiring)
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Paper Snips [103579]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

You can see some other cute projects made with the Bonanza Buddies Bundle [153815] HERE.

Take a look at this great bundle and other super products from Stampin' Up! NOW while still available!