Learn an Easy Background for Your Handmade Cards

I recently learned a new way of cutting Designer Series Paper to create beautiful backgrounds for my handmade cards. All you need is a 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ piece of patterned paper and a paper trimmer. Once the created background is adhered to your card front you can embellish it however your wish.

Here is the first card I created using the technique.

I used both sides of the Designer Series Paper for the background of this Christmas card. Here is another card I made using the technique that only used one side of the patterned paper.

You can see how easy it is to adapt this card background for any occasion and use any products in your stash to embellish the front.

Cutting and Scoring Guide

Create an A2-sized card base.
First Layer = 5″ x 3-3/4″ piece cardstock.
Designer Series Paper = 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″

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Make a So Refreshing Double Z-Fold Card

So I did a thing. On Friday I was the guest crafter on Craft Roulette. The project we made was a Z-fold card. Here is the card I made during the show:

You may ask, “Why did you add the knitting sheep to your card?”. It doesn’t seem to make much sense, does it? Once you watch the episode you will understand. You can watch it by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/n2l924Qdy08?feature=share

Making that z-fold card lit a fire under me to create a double z-fold card so that is what I did during today’s Make-it-Monday livestream. I used the So Refreshing Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create the card.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Card Base = 11″ x 4-1/4″ piece of cardstock scored at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″.
Double Z-Fold = 11″ x 1-1/2″ piece of cardstock scored at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″
Designer Series Paper = 4″ x 5-1/4″, two pieces 2-1/2″ x 4″ each, 1-1/4″ x 10-3/4″
Circle Die-Cut = 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Sentiment Tag = 5/8″ x 2-1/2″

Product List

So Refreshing Bundle	Stylish Shapes Dies	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad	Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad	Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Paper Trimmer	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

Creative Ideas to Transform Your Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit

Here’s an alternative project I made using the June 2023 Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit. It’s a fun-fold card using elements from the kit. I loved the printed card bases in this kit! To find out more about Paper Pumpkin and how to obtain a kit click here.

I used parameters from last week’s #craftroulettechallenge to create the card. Are you familiar with Craft Roulette? It’s a weekly live show featuring improvised crafting, special guests, community contributions, tons of prizes, and much, much more! The Craft Roulette wheel decides what the project will be and what elements to use. The parameters for this card were:

Project = 2 Folds
Colors = Planter
Element = Happy Face
Random = An Old Product

I think I nailed it with my 2-fold fun-fold card, Calypso Coral color, old brad and baker’s twine and the happy face I stamped with the sentiment inside the card.

I’ll be a guest crafter on Craft Roulette this Friday, July 14, and would love for you to join us. Cheer me on and create your own project! Find out all about it by clicking on this link then plan to watch it Friday at 6:30 pm CT: https://craftroulette.live/

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Make an Irresistible Blooms 3-D Flowering Watering Can

I made these sweet Irresistible Blooms 3-Dimensional Watering Can party favors for the attendees of my June Card Parties. I used the Irresistible Blooms Bundle and coordinating Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper to make the cans. The dies from the Irresistible Blooms Dies cut images from the paper so the only stamping I did on this project was the “hello” sentiment tag. I love it when Stampin’ Up! does that!

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Watering Can Base = 8-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ piece of cardstock scored at 1/2″, 1-1/2″, 4-1/2″ and 5-1/2″ on the 8-1/2″ side. Scored at 1″ on the 4-1/2″ side.
Watering Can Spout = two 2-1/2″ x 3/4″ pieces of cardstock.
Watering Can Side Handle = two 3″ x 2″ pieces of cardstock.
Inside Platform = 4″ x 1/2″ scored at 1/2″ on both ends.
Watering Can Top Handle = 8″ x 1/2″

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Product List

Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)	Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)	Irresistible Blooms Dies	Layering Ovals Dies	Double Oval Punch
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad	Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Ribbon Duo Combo Pack	Boho Blue Limited Edition Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Paper Trimmer	Take Your Pick	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots

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Simple Steps to Make a Cheerful Daisies Polaroid-Style Greeting Card!

A Polaroid-style card is a great option when I want to show off a beautiful designer series paper. The Polaroid frame is easy to cut when you use a stitched square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies from Stampin’ Up! The “frame” I cut for today’s project measures 3-1/2″ x 3-1/4″.

Product List

Cheerful Daisies Bundle (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Delightfully Eclectic 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" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Everything You Need to Know About Making a DIY Matchbook Card

I’m using the parameters given in Episode 162 of Craft Roulette to create my project today. What is Craft Roulette? It is a live papercraft challenge show where the goal is to create a project that has been randomly selected by the spin of a wheel. You can catch live episodes every Friday night at 6:30 CT here: https://www.youtube.com/@CraftRoulette

Can you guess what the parameters from the show were by looking at my finished card?

If you guessed matchbook card, flowering field colors, a bird element, and a random wood grain you would be correct!

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Card Base = 11″ x 4-1/4″ Basic White cardstock scored at 4-3/4″ and 10″ on the 11″ side
Basic Black Cardstock = 4″ x 4″ and 4-1/8″ x 7/8″
Real Red Cardstock = 4″ x 3/4″ and 3-1/2″ x 1-1/4″
Designer Series Paper = 1-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
Crushed Curry Cardstock = 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
Basic White = 3-7/8″ x 1/2″ (sentiment tag), 3″ x 3″ (circle die-cut), and scraps for stamped images

I demonstrated my process for making this card on today’s Coffee & a Card Livestream. I mentioned in the video that I would probably add some flowers to better meet the Craft Roulette parameters and that is what I did using a stamp and die from the Playing in the Rain stamp set and dies.

Product List

Hey Chuck Bundle	Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English)	Playing In The Rain Dies	Stylish Shapes Dies	Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals

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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Sweet Citrus Bundle (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad	Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad	Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad
Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
Simply Scored	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Dimensionals
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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.

Product List

Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English)	Dainty Delight Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Iridescent Pastel Gems
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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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

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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