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Make a Sunny Splash Summer Fun Card

I don’t know what the temps are where you are but summer has arrived in Kansas City! It inspired me to create fun cards using the Sunny Splash stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

Summer fun includes sunshine so all my cards feature a bright, cheerful sun. Today’s video tutorial shows how to make three types of paper suns. Watch the replay below.

I used the Give it a Whirl dies to make all three cards. I also used the Amazing Thanks dies to create the “Thanks” card.

If you look closely you’ll see that I added three Fun Flowers Resin Shapes to the card front for some added interest. Here are the elements I used to make the card.

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Make a Simply Fabulous Wreath Card

Ok you guys, here’s my second Tutorial Tuesday! I used my Stamparatus, a stamp placement tool, and the Simply Fabulous stamp set to make this cheerful card. This was too fun and too easy to resist sharing.

I created the Simply Fabulous card using this sketch for my inspiration. Sketches are great for an inspiration boost, seeing the big picture, and easy placement and measuring.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

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To make my card, I stamped a wreath onto a 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock using images from the Simply Fabulous stamp set then cut the wreath out with a circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies; both from Stampin’ Up! To stamp the wreath I used this DIY template with my Stamparatus. I shared how to create your own wreath template in the video below.

Here are a few more cards I made using the wreath template:

Product List

Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Pad	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad	Versamark Pad
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	2022–2024 In Color™ 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	2022–2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Stylish Shapes Dies	Stamparatus	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Stampin’ Seal	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mini Catalog Last Chance Products

The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and hope you are, too!

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

Click on the button below to view a list of retiring products and bundles. Remember, some products will be returning with the annual catalog but without the discounted bundle price. This list will point those out to you.

Jan-Jun Mini Catalog Retiring List

Click on the Last Chance Graphic below to view images of the retiring products.

Free Tutorial Tuesday

If you are a regular follower of mine you may already know that I took the months of April and May off to downsize and move my mother into an independent living senior living apartment. Although I have been physically absent from this blog and my social media sites, my mind has been working overtime on introducing new ideas to spark your creativity.

It’s amazing how allowing yourself a little space helps ideas to flow. I’m back and excited to announce Free Tutorial Tuesday! I’ll be offering a free project tutorial here on the blog each Tuesday! Today’s project is a card I created using the Hello Ladybug Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

I created the Hello Ladybug card using this sketch for my inspiration. Sketches are great for an inspiration boost, for seeing the big picture, and for easy placement and measuring. You will notice I replaced the starbursts from the sketch with leaves and replaced the circles from the sketch with the ladybug punches on my card.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

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Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)	Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Ladybug Builder Punch	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Flowering Fields 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Classic Matte Dots	Stampin' Dimensionals

The New Stampin’ Up! Catalog is Here!

It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for—we can begin ordering from the new 2022–2023 Annual Catalog! I hope you’re as excited as I am about Stampin’ Up’s biggest publication of the year.

Is your wish list more than $99? Consider joining Stampin’ Up! When you join Stampin’ Up! during the month of May, along with your choice of $125 in products, you will receive these new In-Color products FREE! That’s over $190 in Stampin’ Up! products for just $99 plus tax along with FREE shipping!

Are you ready for a year filled with friendship, fun, creativity, and connection? That’s what the Annual Catalog is all about! With the turn of every page, you’ll find stunning product suites, inspiring project ideas, and the kind of coordination you can’t find anywhere else. Click on the catalog image below to view the virtual version.

Make an Easter Bunny Treat Holder with Paper!

I’m back from a glorious birthday vacation at the beach and am now laser-focused on Easter! I’ve already purchased pretty paper tableware (because that’s how we roll), filled Easter baskets for the littles, and have planned the menu. I always like to have a sweet takeaway for my adult guests and today’s project will fit the bill.

I found the cutest Easter Bunny Treat Holder online and knew I had to give it a go. My design is patterned after the project by Birgit Seidler, a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from Germany. Birgit was gracious enough to include the Imperial measurements making it easy for me to copy. You can check out Birgit Seidler’s original design here: https://bit.ly/3rorBP9

Here is my interpretation of the Easter Bunny Treat Holder. I used one of my favorite retiring Designer Series Papers; the Hand Penned paper from Stampin’ Up! The “Easter Blessings” sentiment on the tag is from a now-retired stamp set called Itty Bitty Greetings.

The paper folding and trimming required to get those fun bunny ears is not difficult. It would however be hard to explain here so I suggest you watch the video below for the instructions.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Score a 12″ x 9-1/2″ piece of Designer Series Paper at 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 7″, 8″ and 9″ on the 9-1/2″ each side. Score at 1-3/4″ and 6″ on the 12″ side.

If it helps, here are two diagrams showing the scoring and cutting lines for this project. Diagram #1 is the entire 9″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper. Diagram #2 shows where to cut the ear toppers. The black dotted lines are score lines. The red lines are cutting lines. Once you watch the video these diagrams will make fore sense.

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Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	Hand Penned 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pale Papaya 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Pale Papaya 3/8″ (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	3/8″ (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch
Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make a Welcoming Window Card

I shared these cards today during my Coffee & a Card Facebook Live. They are made using the Welcoming Window Bundle from Stampin’ Up!. The bundle is discounted 20% during the month of March along with 12 other bundles.

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Welcoming Window Bundle	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Springtime Party Favor

Here is a sweet little treat holder that I made up to share with my card class attendees this week. The party favor is so fun and easy to make and will work for any occasion or season depending on your choice of paper and embellishments.

The Hand Penned Designer Series Paper inspired my color choices for the party favor.. To make the base I used a 2″ x 7-3/4″ piece of Highland Heather card stock that I scored at 1″, 3″ and 3-1/2″. I then punched both ends of the card stock using the Delightful Tag Topper Punch.

The designer series paper on the front panel of the party favor measures 1-7/8″ x 1-7/8″. The designer series paper for the inside panel of the party favor measures 1-7/8″ x 3″. To give it a more finished look, I rounded the corners on one end of this strip using the Detailed Trio Punch.

I secured the candy inside the treat holder using Stampin’ Seal then wrapped a length of Magenta Madness 1/4″ Ribbon around the outside of the party favor and tied it in a bow. Finally, I embellished the party favor with a butterfly die-cut and a sentiment tag. Watch the video replay below to see just how easy this Springtime Party Favor is to make!

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Many Messages Cling Stamp Set	Delightful Tag Topper Punch	Brilliant Wings Dies	Messages Die	Detailed Trio Punch
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Magenta Madness 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Seal	Paper Trimmer
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Take Your Pick	Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I wanted to share this darling Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder with you today. I embellished the hat with the sweet clover made by adhering three heart die-cuts together. For these I used the medium and small heart dies from the Give it a Whirl Dies.

The Soft Succulent gingham print from the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper pack was a sure bet for the hat. I shared how to assemble this cute hat Monday during my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live. You can watch the replay here:

Click on the button for the hat template mentioned in the video. Remember to print the .pdf at full size on your printer.

Leprechaun Hat Template

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Make a Rainbow Inspired Card using Paper Scraps

The card I’m sharing with you today is so stinkin’ cute! I’ve been wanting to make this card ever since I purchased the Cloud Punch from Stampin’ Up! The rainbow-inspired card is quick and easy to make and features a blending technique as well as some heat embossing on the sentiment.

I cut a stencil using one of the dies from the Basic Borders Dies then used it to blend Balmy Blue ink onto a 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock to create the cloudy background. I have a few different brands of blending brushes but the ones from Stampin’ Up! are so bougie and have become my favorites to use.

For all the tips and tricks I used to make this card watch this video replay from today’s Coffee & a Card Facebook Live.

Product List

Sharing Sunshine Photopolymer Stamp Set	Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set	Basic Borders Dies	Cloud Punch	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Versamark Pad	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Blending Brushes	White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Paper Trimmer	Stampin' Pierce Mat
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals

March Madness Card Class

I’m happy to announce my first live, in-person class in over two years! If you’re local to the Kansas City area this is your invitation to attend! The Class will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 6:30 pm in Lee’s Summit, MO.

During the class, you will receive personal instruction to complete the six multi-layer cards shown below. Your March Madness Card Class kit will contain:

Six Card Bases
Die-cuts & embellishments to create six multi-layer cards
12 sheets of the beautiful Abstract Beauty Specialty Designer Series Paper
Six Basic White envelopes
$5 off coupon toward Stampin’ Up! order placed during class

The cost for the class is $25 and includes a $5 off coupon toward Stampin’ Up! order placed during class. Your spot in class is reserved when payment is received. Hurry though registration for this class closes this Friday, March 11th unless spots fill up prior. Payment is accepted through PayPal but you may use any credit/debit card to make payment. Click on the “Buy Now” button below to register!

And, as always, if I can answer any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com

Easter Decorations with Target Dollar Spot Supplies

Are you a Target Dollar Spot fan? It’s my first stop upon entering the front doors of the store! I spied a $3 package of wooden Easter decorations this week and had to have them. Once they sat around in my kitchen for a few days I knew I could give these cuties a glow up! I failed to get a “before” photo but if you watch the video tutorial below you will see what I had to start with.

Here’s the after photo:

I’m so happy with the finished project and can’t wait to find a special place in my home to display them. The colors in the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! were the right choice. I love how the prints all coordinate and the Petal Pink Cotton Ribbon unified the bunny, the little house, and the carrots in the event I display them all together.

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Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Forever Flourishing Dies	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack
Stamping Sponges	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Foam Adhesive Sheets	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Punch Art Cards using Hello Ladybug Bundle

One of the things I consider before purchasing a paper crafting tool is how versatile it is. Other times I don’t consider anything but the cuteness factor. The Hello Ladybug Bundle from Stampin’ Up! was just so stinkin’ cute that I had to have it. Little did I know all the adorable critters that could be created from one punch.

Who doesn’t love a bunny rabbit? It can be an actual, living rabbit, a fluffy stuffed animal, or a chocolate bunny; they’re all the best! The love of bunnies and the upcoming Easter holiday inspired me to create this card. I added die-cut clouds and images from the Friends of the Forest stamp set to this sweet trio of bunnies.

Here’s another whimsical card using the Hello Ladybug Bundle. I used the Punch to create the flower, the butterfly, and the ladybug.

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Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)	Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Ladybug Builder Punch	Friends Of The Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set
Medium Daisy Punch	Give It A Whirl Dies	Layering Circles Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad	Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make an Amazing Silhouettes Pocket Card

Remember the Always in My Heart pocket card I made here? It was so much fun to make that I decided to explore other types of pocket cards I could create. The card I’m sharing today has a side pocket. My favorite part of this card is the sweet heart-shaped pull tab.

The stamped images on this monochromatic card are from the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set from Stampin’ Up! I stamped the butterfly image onto the card insert but left off any sentiment. This card is can be used for many occasions so I will add the sentiment when the need arises. I love that kind of versatility!

Make sure to watch my video tutorial below to see my tip for how I changed the color of the baker’s twine on the card from white to Fresh Fresia.

Cutting Guide

Card Base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ on the 8-1/2″ side
Designer Series Paper = 4″ x 5-1/4″ and a scrap for heart die-cut
Fresh Fresia Cardstock = 5″ x 3-1/2″, 5-1/4″ x 2-5/8″, and a scrap for heart die-cut
Basic White Cardstock = 5″ x 2-3/8″, 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″

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Amazing Silhouettes Cling Stamp Set	Penned Flowers Dies	Give It A Whirl Dies	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad	Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
Stampin' Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stamparatus	Paper Trimmer

Make a Simple New Horizons Card

The project I’m sharing with you today is so simple to make! All you need to put this card together is paper, stamps, and ink. It’s a great card for beginning card makers and for those of us that are pressed for time. The New Horizons Designer Series Paper does all the work for you to create a beautiful card.

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Friends Of The Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	New Horizons 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Paper Trimmer
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Latest Posts

Make a Sunny Splash Summer Fun Card

Make a Simply Fabulous Wreath Card

Mini Catalog Last Chance Products

Free Tutorial Tuesday

The New Stampin’ Up! Catalog is Here!

Make an Easter Bunny Treat Holder with Paper!

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Make a Welcoming Window Card

Make a Springtime Party Favor

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder

Make a Rainbow Inspired Card using Paper Scraps

March Madness Card Class

Easter Decorations with Target Dollar Spot Supplies

Punch Art Cards using Hello Ladybug Bundle

Make an Amazing Silhouettes Pocket Card

Cutting Guide

Make a Simple New Horizons Card

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