I love this day. Excited stampers ready to pick up their new catalog and take the first swing at some new stamping projects! It’s also the day I say goodbye to retired stamp sets and accessories that are no longer current and send them off to live in new homes. When this day occurs on a sunny spring Friday in May, well, nothing could be better!
This year’s event features 4 stamping projects to showcase just a few of the new products from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.
Each project features a new bundled product selection:
What could be more fun that creating these fun cards and seeing new stuff! How about seeing me too? I look forward to hearing from you either in person at my event today or sometime soon in the virtual world! Happy Stamping!
Traditionally, on May 1st flowers were given to friends and neighbors in little baskets hung on doors. This tradition celebrated spring and new life through beautiful flower blooms. To honor this custom we are going to make some paper baskets and paper flowers today!
May Day Gift Giving
I have patterns to create these easy baskets in two sizes for you! You can create these adorable baskets using Designer Series Paper or Cardstock, and when it is time to decorate the basic basket, how about creating some easy paper flowers? When you start to think about what kinds of treats or gifts could fill these baskets the possibilities are unlimited!!!! But let’s not stop there! How about creating some 3D flowers with cardstock and making a miniature arrangement? You ready to get started? Grab some paper, download the tutorial pdf, watch the video tutorial and whip up some loveliness for your friends.
Facebook Live Replay – May Day Baskets and Paper Flowers
Supplies Needed for Baskets
8.5” x 8.5” (or 6″ x 6″ for small) Double-sided Pattern Paper or Cardstock
1” x 8.5” (or 3/4″ x 6″ for small) coordinating cardstock strip for handle
Additional coordinating cardstock for decorating basket
Bone Folder
Seal+ Adhesive or strong adhesive
Step by step visual of basic basket assembly
An up-close visual of the side of the basket and how the flaps overlap.
Use the written pdf tutorial or the video to get the details on each step of the basket process, and to see how you adjust the dimensions for a smaller basket.
Now to the decorating and filling!
Here is the smaller basket using a 6″ x 6′ piece of the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.Make the basket large or small depending on what you are putting inside them.
This project uses the brand new Flowers of Friendship Bundle: Flowers of Friendship stamp set and Flowers & Leaves Punch. $35 (available 5/4/21). The smaller basket is made with the new Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.
3D Paper Flowers using punches:
Happy May Day friends! I hope you are inspired to make some paper goodness to share with your favorite people! Leave me a comment about your May Day traditions!
I’m coming to the end of some of my packages of patterned paper and the scraps that are left are still so very valuable and useful! Today’s card design pattern is perfect for using scraps of patterned paper-basically leftovers. Specifically we are going to play with 1” strips of paper today to create some stunning patterns. Not only is it easy to arrange these strips into a delightful design but it is just as easy to also make a design that resembles a quilt! Ready to give this a try?
You will find the directions for this card design to download for your files and the video tutorial to watch!
Peony Garden DSP
Facebook Live Replay of Papercrafting Playdate #15
1” x 6” strips of double-sided patterned paper (2)
1” x 4” strips of double-sided patterned paper (6-8)
Scraps to create sentiment shape for the card front
Embossing Folders with small patterns
Stitched dies for sentiment
Cut & Emboss Machine
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue
1. On the quarter sheet of cardstock measuring 5.25” x 4”, adhere one of the 1” x 6” strips of DSP diagonally across the center. Adhere the second 1” x 6” piece along side the first leaving a small gap in between. The ends of the strips should hang off the side of the cardstock quarter until all the strips are adhered.
2. Now adhere one of the 1” x 4” strips perpendicular to the strip adhered first in step 1 and overlapping the corner.
3. Adhere another 1”x 4” strip perpendicularly on the opposite side offset from the strip in step 2.
4. Continue adhering strips perpendicular to each other to fill in the remaining space on the cardstock quarter.
5. Let the glue dry. Turn the cardstock quarter to the back and trim off the overhanging edges with scissors. Now comes the fun part!!!!!
6. Choose your favorite embossing folder and emboss the entire cardstock quarter. This will create the quilted fabric look.
7. Mount this piece onto a card base.
8. Stamp a sentiment onto a stitched focal point and add some ribbon to embellish.
This card design has so many variations. Once you make one and get the basic understanding of how to put the paper strips together you can change it up any way you want. You can use strips of varying widths to create different effects. I created a similar design but with 1/2″ strips so you could see the difference.
Paper Strips measuring 1/2″ wide
Using Stitched With Whimsy Dies
I love techniques that are easy yet look amazing! When I get a good template like this I tend to go crazy and make a bunch of samples! Take a look at these amazing lovelies!
No need to stop quilting – Keep going! Instead of using paper strips, try using paper punches of different shapes and adhere to card front the same way.
Color trends change frequently in fashion and home decor! Trends change more quickly than this girl can keep up with that is for sure. Usually, by the time I’m on board with the latest style, paint color, or fashion accessory that trend is on the way out. And I’m OK with that. However, in my Stampin’ Up! papercrafting world I know that I am always “in” with the most trendy colors because the brilliant minds at Stampin’ Up! stay on top of it for me. So without further ado…please allow me introduce to you to the 2021-2022 new In Colors!!!!! Applause is appropriate and welcome.
2021-2022 In Colors
Adding these 5 new colors to Stampin’ Up!’s Color Collection (50 colors in all!) is going to be so much fun, and will give our card making inspiration an easy boost. First off I have noticed that using these new colors with each other is already spectacular. The two green colors are perfect complements and look amazing with the others as well. I’m trying to figure out which color will ultimately be my favorite, but it is too difficult. I’m always a fan of purple so if I had to pick today I’d say Fresh Freesia, but don’t hold me to it!
Let’s soak in these new beautiful friends, shall we?
I jumped right in and created some quick cards using all five of the colors together, and was so pleasantly surprised at how they coordinated with each other.
First 3 cards made showcasing ALL the colors together.
Now let’s compare the new colors to some of the colors already in our Color Collections you can see how they will fit in with what you may have.
Comparing new In Colors to existing Stampin’ Up! colors
So what do you think? Which one might be your new favorite In Color? Leave me a comment telling me which one you would get first. These new colors will be available starting May 4th, 2021 and will stick around until May 31st, 2023.
Contact me to get a copy of the new Annual Catalog!
I like to give sets of cards at different times: birthdays, loss of a loved one, new baby, wedding and as a thank you. As an avid card maker I usually have more cards to send than I am able to get in the mail, so they become fabulous homemade gifts. Today’s projects include a fast & easy pattern for making a set of cards AND a cute card holder for giving them to someone special.
I think you will love this fast and easy pattern for making 6 cards and a holder to gift them to someone special! Check out the video tutorial below and be sure to download the pdf directions for easy duplication of this pattern! Enjoy!
True Love DSP made into easy cards and a card holder!
Here are the supplies you need to make this project!
1 sheet 12 x 12 patterned paper
1 sheet 8.5” x 11” cardstock for holder
1 sheet 8.5” x 11” cardstock for accent pieces
3 sheets 8.5” x 11” cardstock for card bases
Punches or dies for greeting images and cardstock scraps
Basic Supplies needed for the 6 cards and card holder
This project is so satisfying! I love being able to quickly whip up some cards and a sweet way to gift them in less than an hour! Of course you can take this basic template and step-it-up in any number of ways!
Simple & Fast Cards with a Cute Card Holder to Put them in!
This. This is what I love about papercrafting with Stampin’ Up! Coordination of products down to the minutest of details. Having paper, ink, stamp sets, dies, and embellishments that all go together in an infinite number of ways is what I need and love! Can I get a “woo hoo”????
A gift tote bag, a card and a gift card holder that all coordinate.
I needed to quickly give a birthday gift today and dug into my stash of paper to easily create this ensemble: gift bag tote, a card and a gift card holder! There is a world of possibility with just a few coordinating supplies.
This is not the first time I’ve seen a pretty tissue box and wanted to use it to inspire my card making. Inspiration for creating card designs is all around us. I try to take full advantage of any ideas that pop into my view that might inspire a new color combination, layout, or design idea. My husband was the one who replaced the empty tissue box with a new one so I didn’t see this gorgeous box until it was sitting in my bathroom. I saw the colors and the chunky images and immediately knew that I could recreate it into a card background.
Inspiration from a tissue box?
I was immediately drawn to the chunky floral images and the mostly pastel colors with a pop of dark green. I was able to pull out the In Bloom stamp set and some ink pads and get right to work on recreating this design on a card front.
Misty Moonlight, Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Garden Green, Pool Party, and Blushing Bride ink pads.
To create the very light colors on the tissue box I used the “stamp off” technique. After inking each image in the ink pad I stamped first onto my scratch paper to get the majority of ink off my image, then I stamped it onto the cardstock. The little bit of ink left on the image will stamp a very subtle version.
Finished cards! All thanks to a tissue box!
I encourage you to keep your eyes wide open, looking for color combinations and design ideas all around you, and use them for inspiration!
I have another delicious card “recipe” for you to use with your gorgeous stash of Designer Series Papers. This card template uses two complementing and coordinating pieces of patterned paper to create a visually pleasing mix of horizontal and vertical lines on your card front.
I have the directions for you to download, a visual card template layout and you can watch me put together this design AND step it up on my latest Papercrafting Playdate Live on Facebook (keep scrolling)! Enjoy this simple design, pull out your DSP, and get busy making some cards now!
Stamp the greeting image on the Basic White cardstock piece.
Attach the 3” x 5 1/2” piece of patterned paper on the front of the card base centering it vertically. You will have about 5/8” of the card base showing on each side. Then attach the 4” x 1 1/2” piece of patterned paper horizontally over the first piece Choose patterns that coordinate with each other in color, and it looks fabulous if the patterns complement each other – one being very detailed and one having a smaller pattern.
Pop up the Basic White greeting piece with dimensionals and layer over the top of the pattern papers where they meet.
Punch or die cut one or two stamped accent images to arrange around the greeting focal point and attach to the card front.
Add any extra embellishments.
Basic Template and a Stepped-Up Version
Ways to Step-Up the Basic Template
Use an embossing folder on one or both of the pieces of patterned paper.
Add extra layers of cardstock to matte the patterned paper.
5 1/2” x 3 1/4” for matting the large piece
2 5/8” x 1 1/8” for the greeting piece.
Add a layer of coordinating ribbon under the greeting piece
Use a rectangular shaped punch or die to create the greeting piece
It’s time to make some Easter cards (better late than never?) and I am so excited to use the Timeless Tulips stamp set to set the tone for my Easter message. I really needed to make some simple cards this year as I’m on the road traveling during Holy Week. I literally threw some supplies into a bag to bring with on my trip without a real plan for my card design. Thanks to the amazing coordination of my Stampin’ Up! supplies, I could pull together this layout and send off some last minute cards. Knowing I wanted to use the Timeless Tulips stamp set, I chose bright spring colors: Poppy Parade, Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizzazz, and Daffodil Delight.
Whenever I need to make multiples of a card design I keep in mind the need to keep things as simple as possible. Simple to me means that I use only a few layers, one stamp set, and an embellishment. I videotaped my creative process to share with you how easy it is to make beautiful yet simple cards in multiples.
How to make simple cards using the SIP method: STAMPS, INK & PAPER
I encourage you to keep it simple and remember to use the SIP Method! Get those cards in the mail to those you love! Happy stamping!
April’s hostess code is K62GVNPP. When you place a a $40 or more order this month using the hostess code you will receive a half package of cardstock (12 sheets) – any color of your choice. Order now!
I have a fun fold card to share with you that features a cute little triangle corner that is actually a pocket to tuck the card front into. There are two versions of this pattern – one is super quick and easy using only minimal supplies and the second is a stepped-up version. There are directions to download and a tutorial video to watch from my Papercrafting Playdate Facebook Live today.
Measure at 3.25” along the 11” side of the card base and cut. This will give you a piece measuring 3.25” x 4.25” and a card base measuring 4.25” x 7.75”. The 3.25” x 4.25” piece will be used to matte the focal point, and the rest is used for the card base.
Score the card base at 5.5”. Fold on the score line and press with a bone folder. The small flap will be part of the card front.
Cut the patterned paper piece at 4” along the long edge. This will give you a 2” x 4” piece and a 2” square. Cut the 2” square in half diagonally to make 2 triangles.
Attach the 2” x 4” piece to the flap on the card front.
Attach the 3.25” x 4.25” card stock piece onto the card front flap, centering this piece over the card. Use adhesive to attach, but only on the portion that will be attach to the card flap.
Stamp one of the 3” x 4” pieces of Basic White cardstock as desired. Mount this piece onto the 3.25” x 4.25” piece of coordinating cardstock.
Mount the 3” x 4” Basic White piece on the inside of the card directly underneath the focal point so that it cannot be seen when the card is closed. Stamp the inside greeting on this piece.
Attach the triangle over one of the corners on the edge where the card opens, using adhesive (glue dots work well) on the 3 corners of the triangle. The triangle will overlap a corner of the inside 3” x 4” piece. Attach the second triangle on the inside of the card to balance the corner pocket.
Quick & Easy Corner Tuck Fold Cards
Now for the stepped-up version of this card which really just adds some more elements and possibilities to the mix.
Corner Tuck Fold Card – Stepped Up Version
The Stepped-Up Version of this fun fold is put together the exact same way. I shifted the dimensions of the flap on the card front so that there is room to put a gift card inside using the second triangle. This adjustment also changes the size of the patterned paper so note the directions.
Corner Tuck Fold – Stepped-Up Version
4.25” x 8” Cardstock base
4” x 2.25” Coordinating patterned paper
3.25” x 4.25” Coordinating cardstock
3” x 4” Basic White (cut 2)
2.25” cardstock or DSP square, cut in half diagonally
Stepped-Up Corner Tuck Fold Cards
Hope this tutorial helps you “tuck” into some card-making and gift-card giving very soon!
