DIY Tutorial: How to Make a Lined Picnic Basket Party Favor for Mother’s Day

I’m making these cute lined picnic basket party favors for my Mother’s Day brunch.

I’ve made these types of baskets before but have never lined them. The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! looks like a sweet fabric liner inside the basket. I can’t wait to find something delightful to fill the picnic baskets with.

Here is a better view of the inside of the basket:

I will admit that the cutting and scoring of the designer series paper was a bit tricky. A Simply Scored board will be your best friend. Watch the video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions to make the lined picnic basket party favor.

I created this template with the measurements and hope you find it helpful.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Line the top and bottom corner of a 6″ x 6″ piece of designer series paper with the 5″ groove of the Simply Scored board. Score at 2-1/4″, 4″, 6″, and 7-3/4″.
Rotate designer series paper 45° lining up the top and bottom corner of the designer series paper with the 5″ groove of the Simply Scored board. Score between the center horizontal score lines at 3-3/4″ and 6-1/4″.
Measure 1″ from 4″ and 6″ score lines and make a tic mark as shown on the diagram. Make a cut from the tic marks to the first intersection of score lines as shown on the diagram.

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Learn Some Helpful Tips & Tricks for Making a Lattice Card

I ‘ve been seeing handmade lattice cards all over the internet and until now have been hesitant to give it a try. During a recent get together with some crafty card friends, one of them shared with me how to easily make a lattice card.

To keep the lattice on the card straight and square we used the grid paper from Stampin’ Up! and a hand-crafted “spacer”. Watch the replay of my Coffee & a Card Livestream for step-by-step directions.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Card Base = 11″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Thick Basic White cardstock scored at 5-1/2″. Fold on the score line then cut 3″ off the front flap of the card front.
Lattice = two 1/2″ x 5″ pieces of Thick Basic White cardstock, four 1/2″ x 4-1/4″ pieces of Thick Basic White cardstock.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Double Oval Punch	Grid Paper
Paper Trimmer	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Get Ready for the ’23-‘Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog: Sneak Peek of the Best Samples

The day we’ve been waiting for is finally here. The Stampin’ Up! ‘23-‘24 is live today! Sales from the new catalog begin today!

The Fresh as a Daisy Suite from the new catalog is one of my favorites. I cased this card from New Zealand demonstrator Jan Clotheir using products from the suite.

I shared several project samples using products from the new catalog in today’s Livestream. Watch the replay here:

The online version of the catalog can be seen here on my Catalog Page Here.

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A Mystery Box is FREE when you place your $75 order with me using the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G. All boxes are filled with retired Stampin’ Up! products like stamps, dies, paper, accessories, and more with a retail value of $150. I have a personal goal with Stampin’ Up! that I want to achieve and the Mystery Box is my way of thanking you for helping me reach that goal!

How do I Get a Mystery Box?

Starting today, April 25, 2022, when you place a $75 order with me in my ONLINE STORE HERE, you will be eligible for a Mystery Box shipped to you WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! I will even pay the shipping for your Mystery Box!

Use the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G when placing your order.
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Mystery Boxes are Coming Tomorrow!

I’m giving you a heads up for my Mystery Box offer NOW so you can plan your order and get it in early if you wish to take advantage of my Mystery Boxes!

What is a Mystery Box?

A Mystery Box is FREE when you place your $75 order with me using the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G. All boxes are filled with retired Stampin’ Up! products like stamps, dies, paper, accessories, and more with a retail value of $150. I have a personal goal with Stampin’ Up! that I want to achieve and the Mystery Box is my way of thanking you for helping me reach that goal!

How do I Get a Mystery Box?

Starting tomorrow, April 25, 2022, when you place a $75 order with me in my ONLINE STORE HERE, you will be eligible for a Mystery Box shipped to you WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! I will even pay the shipping for your Mystery Box!

Use the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G when placing your order.
They are limited and will go FAST, so feel free to contact me here to ask if they are still available.
$75 order must be before tax and shipping
All products are “as is”.. some new, most gently used, all in good condition
Contents of each box will vary – it’s a MYSTERY, remember?
Only available while supplies last
No refunds or exchanges
1 box per customer

Questions? Click HERE to contact me!

Simple Watercolor Technique for Crafting a Beautiful Warm Welcome Card

Watercolor painting is a fun and relaxing hobby that anyone can enjoy. There are many watercolor techniques to use and I’m sharing an easy, beginner-friendly one with you today. I created this card using a stamp set, a few inks, and a set of water painters.

Always use permanent, waterproof ink when stamping with watercolor. I like to use Stazon Jet Black ink. You will also want to use good watercolor paper that will not pill up when wet. I used the now-retired Shimmery White cardstock from Stampin’ Up! for this card but their Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper is also an excellent choice.

Click Here for Free Project Direction Sheet

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Mini Tote Bag Treat Holder

My Hello Spring Card Party is this week and I wanted to make a sweet table favor for everyone attending. This Mini Tote Bag Treat Holder is what I came up with:

Using the Medium Daisy Punch to embellish the fronts of the mini tote bags made this project quick and easy to make.

Click Here for a Step-by-Step Project Instruction Sheet

Video Tutorial

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How to Make Your Own Sending Sunshine Greeting Card

Making cards is fun but sending them to brighten someone else’s day is delightful! Wouldn’t you love to receive a handmade card in the mail? Happy Mail is the best kind of mail!

The Sending Sunshine greeting card I made during today’s Coffee & a Card Livestream would brighten anyone’s day. Whatever kind of day you’re having, those rays of light are sure to bring encouragement!

The “Sending Sunshine and good feelings” sentiment works couples well with the Rays of Light stamp set.

I used a masking technique to shorten the stamped sentiment. This video replay from today’s Livestream demonstrates how I did that.

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Make a Gift Bag with a Belly Band

I made this sweet little gift bag during today’s Make-it-Monday Livestream. It’s the perfect size for tucking in some sweet treats or a gift card.

I used the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! to make the bag. The sentiment I stamped onto the tag is one I’ve used over and over again this Spring. It comes from the Framed Florets stamp set.

The gift bag measures 3-3/4″ wide by 2″ deep. I’ve gusseted the sides and created a flap to close the bag. A 12″ x 1-1/4″ strip of designer series paper keeps the bag closed.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

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Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Simply Scored	Paper Trimmer	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
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Make a Sweet Songbirds Thank-You Card

Spring has sprung here in Kansas City and has put me in the mood to make this Sweet Songbirds thank-you card. I used the Sweet Songbirds Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create the card. I also used one of my favorite 6″ x 6″ paper collections, Regency Park.

Although I could have cut rectangles for the layers, I chose to use the Deckled Rectangle Dies to add some texture and a little more interest.

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Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Deckled Rectangles Dies	Iridescent Pearls
Stampin' Pierce Mat	Take Your Pick	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make a Playing in the Rain Card using Paper Scraps

I’ve got another card to share with you today using paper scraps. I’ll admit it, I’m a paper hoarder and I need lots of ideas to use up my stash of cardstock. Today’s card uses 3/8″ x 5-1/4″ strips of cardstock, the Cloud Punch, and the Playing in the Rain Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

The background created with the paper strips, reminiscent of a rainbow, makes a great background for the clouds and kite die-cuts. Watch this video tutorial for full directions:

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Make an Easter Bunny Pocket Treat Holder

Today’s Make-it-Monday project is this Easter-themed treat holder. It’s a mini pocket that the cute, Ghirardelli Chocolate Bunny candies can be tucked inside. I was inspired to make these treat holders by a fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, In the Pink, Designs by Cathryn.

I have prepared a step-by-step project tutorial for this project that includes cutting and scoring diagrams. The .pdf is ready to download and print for your personal use. If you would like to see more of these project recipes in the future please let me know. Click on the button below to get the project directions.

Click Here for the Easter Bunny Pocket Treat Holder Project Recipe

Today was a true Monday and I had terrible technical difficulties before going live for today’s Livestream. Fortunately, my fix for everything technical – restart all devices – worked and I was able to go on and demonstrate how to make the Easter Bunny Pocket Treat Holders.

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Use Paper Scraps to Make a Something Fancy Thank-You Card

Are you wondering what to do with all those designer series paper scraps? Use them! I’ve used eight, 1/2″ strips of paper scraps to create the card I’m sharing with you today.

The vibrant woven background created with the paper strips makes a great background and sets the stage for any sentiment tag.

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Grateful for the Everyday Magic Decorative Borders Card

I used the Decorative Borders stamp set from Stampin’ Up! to make this sweet, wreath-themed card.

I used my favorite coloring tools, Stampin’ Blends, to color the beautiful line art image from the stamp set. The Petal Pink color was drawn from the Country Gingham Designer Series Paper I used as the first layer on the card.

The fun sentiment on the card is from the Something Fancy stamp set and was cut out using the coordinating Something Fancy Dies.

Not one to leave a card without an embellishment, I added a black baker’s twine bow and five Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to finish the card.

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Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots

Make a Share a Milkshake, Life is Sweeter with You, Fun-Fold Card

I used the Share a Milkshake Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to embellish the card I’m sharing with you today. Who doesn’t dream of floating ice cream dishes and strawberry milkshakes? You can’t get any sweeter than that!

The fun-fold technique I used appears a bit complicated but is actually quite simple when you use a paper trimmer that includes a scoring blade. I used this one from Stampin’ Up!

Here is a diagram showing the cutting and scoring I used to create this fun-fold card base:

Watch this video for complete cutting and scoring instructions:

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Card Base = 8″ x 5-1/2″
Designer Series Paper = two pieces 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″ each, one piece 2-7/8″ x 1-7/8″, four pieces 1-7/8″ x 1″ each
Basic White = two pieces 1-5/8″ x 5″ each
Sentiment Tag -1-3/4″ x 3″
Scraps of Melon Mambo for heart die-cuts
Scraps of Basic White for ice cream and straw

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Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin’ Dimensionals
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