Gorgeously Made with a neat background technique & video tutorial

July 24, 2023

I shared this card as part of my Tuesday Live video last week. I was featuring the Gorgeously Made bundle. Check out the background!

Save

I focused on creating a pretty, textured background under the main image. Here are the steps:

I first stamped the foliage image with Boho Blue ink onto Boho Blue card stock.
Next I textured it with the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here. (It's one of my favorite folders.)
Lastly I dragged my White Craft ink pad over the texture. Tip: use a very light touch or ensure your ink pad is a little bit dry. I LOVE the look of this so much!

Save

I used the same foliage image for the inside of the card as I did the pretty background, stamping once in full strength Boho Blue ink and stamping again without reinking.

Gorgeously Made Countryside Corners card

Save

I stamped the other large leafy image from the Gorgeously Made set on the Countryside Corners white die-cut. I added the print image a few times in second generation Boho Blue ink (this means stamped off once). It's layered on a Navy die-cut before adding to the card base.

Save

The greeting is heat embossed on Navy using White embossing powder. The die-cut is from the Stylish Shapes dies – my go-to dies for greetings.

There's just something special about a monochromatic card; this time in blues. If you're going for an elegant or cohesive look try using just one color in varying hues. Greens, blues and browns are some of my favorite choices.

Save

Click here or on the photo below to watch the video. It's the first project featured; the other is a super fun 'fancy fold' card.

~~~

July Specials:

Bonus Days!

Get a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place in July. Redeem in August!

Save

Clearance Rack update!

Save

See all items available here

NEW Online Exclusives will be available

Save

See them all here

~~~

I have 3 free card kits left! It includes a new Beautifully Happy stamp set

with online orders over $65; must use a host code.

Save

*current host code: XNYX2DWG

All Posts

Blessings of Home card ideas; beautiful layouts

January 18, 2022
This week I'm sharing Monochromatic cards made by my Flowerbug's Team members. It was our swap theme this month.

It was a challenge for some but their cards were incredible as usual! Both cards today feature the Blessings of Home bundle; seen here.

This first card was created by Marilyn. Her colors include Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy & White.

Save

She used the large flower image to create a background using Misty Moonlight ink for a pretty tone on tone look. She stamped the flower again on a piece of White CS and used the dies to cut it out. You cannot see in the photo but she added Wink of Stella to the flower.

It's adhered over a pretty Encircled in Beauty Navy die-cut.

Save

This next card was created by Tracey using the same Blessings of Home bundle.

She used 3 different designer papers here – Heart & Home, Hand-Penned & the In Color 6 X 6" prints. I love how our colors & products coordinate so effortlessly. Our color coordination is what brought me to Stampin' Up! and keeps me happy to stay.
Save

Details:
- She stamped her flower image in Basic Gray ink and colored it in with Blends markers. It's fussy cut with the coordinating die-cut.
- She heat embossed her greeting with White embossing powder onto Designer Paper. What a gorgeous card and a neat layout.
- The White CS behind the flower is textured with our new Gingham embossing folder seen here
Save

~~~

January Specials:

Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration

and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

Save

Host codes: T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

*click here to order

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022!

Save

Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

Save

Save
Leave a Reply Cancel reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Comment *
Name *

Email *

Website

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
3 unique Honeybee Home card ideas

January 17, 2022
This week I'm featuring cards made by my talented Flowerbug's Team. Today both cards showcase the Honeybee Home bundle seen here.

This first card was made by Candace. She is a master at coloring & sponging as you can see.

Save

She stamped & die-cut the floral image multiple times for a pretty bouquet and adhered them to her beautiful sponged background. The gorgeous sky background is done with Pacific Point ink and a very light hand at sponging. She colored the flowers with watercolor pencils.

Save

You can see this pretty bundle here online.

~~~

Next is a totally different card made by Annette for our Monochromatic swap this month.

Save

She stamped the bee and greeting in Crumb Cake ink onto a Stitched Rectangle die-cut. Then added a few die-cuts from the Honeybee Blooms dies and layered it on a Crumb Cake layer. Simply beautiful!

~~~

Mary made this next card with this same bundle along with the Heart & Home designer paper.

She used 3 layers of this pretty paper as a background for her dies & greeting. Great idea!

Save

Her colors are Pale Papaya & Garden Green. The White greeting tag is one of my favorite 'go to' punches called the Tailored Tag punch.

Measurements:
- White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- Pale Papaya 3 3/4" X 5"
- DSP layers 1 1/2" X 3 1/2"
~~~

January Specials:

Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration

and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

Save

Host codes: T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

*click here to order

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022!

Save

Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

Save

Save

Save

Stop back in tomorrow for more Team swaps!

~~~

January Specials:

Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration

and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

Save

Host codes: T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

*click here to order

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022!

Save

Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

Save

Save
Leave a Reply Cancel reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Comment *
Name *

Email *

Website

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Need quick & cute birthday cards? Light the Candles kit is the answer!

January 14, 2022
They've released a brand new birthday card kit to our Kit Collection. It's an all inclusive kit with everything you need to complete these cards. Look how colorful & happy they are!

Save

This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Our all inclusive kits are perfect for quick cards, convenience or to create on the fly.

Details:
- Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
- Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
- It also includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
- Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy
Save

Save

Anyone would love making OR receiving one of these birthday cards. Order yours here while supplies last.

Save

~~~

January Specials:

Mystery Boxes; Limited supply!

Details here:

Save

Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration

and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

Save

Host codes: T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

*click here to order

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022!

Save

Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

Save

Save
Leave a Reply Cancel reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Comment *
Name *

Email *

Website

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.