Double Angled Gatefold Card

Today I an sharing a fun fold card which was intimidating at first for me. It's called a Double Angled Gatefold. However once I got going, it was easier than it looked. I found the instructions for the card here. 

I had some leftover DSP from last year, Blackberry Beauty and wanted to get it used up. I chose Blackberry Bliss as my card base, and layered it with Rich Razzleberry and the dsp. Using the Gathered Leaves Dies,(R) on Gold paper I decorated a belly band.I used more dsp from the pack. The label is cut from Fresh Freesia CS.  My stamp is non SU. I love, love, love, how the card turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Barb

Tic-tac-toe Challenge with Hippest Hippos

For my monthly challenge we were given a Tic-tac-toe challenge. The line I chose was stencil, colored card base, and purple or pink. I picked the Hippest Hippo stamp/ die set for the card. I think the Hippos are pretty cute. I colored him up with the  light and dark Smokey Slate blends. Using a stencil is not something I do very often at all!! I was able to pull out my Blending Brushes and give them a whirl on the stencil. The purple is his goggles and some of the flowers are purple and pink. My card base is the retired Rococo Rose, and I layered Soft Seafoam on top of that. I am pretty happy with my card. Breaking out of my comfort element a little bit at a time.

I have a couple of grandsons who are having birthdays so I am thinking the Hippest Hippos will see more action!

See ya later!

Barb

Sun Prints Suite

Happy Friday everyone!

Today I am sharing a card I am casing from my fellow demonstrator, Mary Louise Johnson. 

You can check out her blog at East Coast Stamping with Mary Louise.

This card is so quick and easy!

What's in it?

Starry Night cardstock 4 1 /4 " x 11", scored  at 5 1/2"

A piece of Sun Prints dsp, 4" x 5 1/4 " Adhere to Starry Night.

A piece of Starry Night cs 1 1/4" x 6"

Basic white cs 1" x 6"

Stamp a greeting to the left, on the basic white. Mine is from the Nature's Prints stamp set. I used the Starry Night Ink. 

Adhere the white to the Starry Night, and place on Card front on an angle. Trim the excess cs.

Stamp your images, and cut out, and arrange on card front. Again I used Nature's Prints, using the dies to cut them out.

Voila! Pretty easy!

Till next time!

Barb

Hippest Hippos for Piper

Our beautiful granddaughter Piper, turns 1 today. For her birthday card I chose the ballerina from the Hippest Hippo Sale-a-bration stamp set. I am getting better with my Stampin blends, and trying to do a bit more coloring. I love how the blends don't leave that line.

We love her sooooo much! Happy 1st Birthday Piper!

Till next time 

Barb

Accordian Fold using Wonderful World

Hey everyone! Today I have a quick and easy card to share with you. Were you able to snag the Wonderful World stamp set and Co-ordinating Dsp with Sale-a-bration? This Accordian Card showcases both.

How did I do that?

Starry night cs cut 5 1/2"  × 11". Score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4", 7".

Second piece of Starry night cut at 3" x 6". Score at 3".

Cut 4 pieces of Dsp 1 1/4" x 5 1/4".

Cut 2 pieces of Dsp 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".

Inside of card, Basic White cut 4" x 5 1/4". Stamp flower in Starry Night. Make sure to position so it's hidden when card  is closed.

Stamp second flower on scrap piece and fussy cut out.

Using a favorite die, cut out for greeting.

Assemble card as shown. Adhere flower and die cut using dimensionals.

Stamp Sets used: Wonderful World (SAB R), Soft Seedlings, Wetlands (R)

Die: Stitched So Sweetly (R)

Thanks for stopping by!

Till next time ... craft lots!

Barb

Sending Smiles Thank you cards

A couple of weeks ago, I held a card class. I wanted to give the girls a thank you card, in appreciation of them supporting my little business. I searched pinterest and found this card. The Sending Smiles stamp set and dies has been used a lot! So many lovely sentiments, to use. Birthdays, Thank you, Sympathy or just a hello! 

I used up some more retired dsp, which is always good! I also did some heat embossing,  something I don't do very often. I loved the end result!

Happy Crafting!

Barb

Slimline Dies

My daughter and her husband recently celebrated 12 years of marriage. For their anniversary I chose to make a card using her wedding colours. Lime green and black. I love slimline cards so this was a great opportunity to use the now retired, Slim card dies. The dsp I used is also retired, and I still had some of the leftover dsp from her wedding invitations to use up. I chose the  Nature's Prints stamp set and co-ordinating dies to accent the card.  Other cuts found on the card were bits and pieces on my desk. 

When both Jeff and Kelly saw the card, they recognized the dsp from their wedding.❤

Till next time! 

Barb

Carey likes Giraffe's

Today I am sharing a card I made especially for my grandson Carey, who is celebrating his 11th Birthday today. He loves Giraffe's so I found a stamp just for him. I colored the Giraffe using SU's Crumb Cake blends, both light and dark. Various shades of greens were used as well for the leaves inside the frame. The dsp is retired, but suits the card perfectly! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy card making.

Barb

Sale-a-bration! Wonderful World! FREE!

Who doesn't love to get something FREE once in awhile? I chose this stamp set and dsp, for FREE, after spending $120 on product, during the Stampin Up! Sale-a-bration campaign.  It runs until the 3nd of August 2022.

What's in it?

Stamps: Wonderful World, Pansy Patch

DSP: Wonderful World

Ink: Starry Night, Basic Black

Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Black

Dies: Scalloped Contours

Punches: Oval (R), Scalloped Oval (R)

Other: Braided Linen Trim(R), Brushed Brass Butterflies

Thanks for stopping by!

Till next time

Barb

Build a Butterfly

Hey everyone!  Thanks for stopping by! 

Today I am sharing a quick card, using the Build A Butterfly die set. There is very little stamping involved... only on the greeting. Everyone has some dsp that they want to use up, and this is a great way to use some. 

What's in it?

Cs: Sahara Sand, Basic White, Polished Pink 

Dsp:  (R)

Dies: Build A Butterfly, Stitched So Sweetly (R)

Ink: Polished Pink

Thanks for taking a peek!

Barb

Sweet Songbirds meets Slimline card

Hello! How is the world treating you today? It's going to be a hot, muggy day here in south western Ontario!

Today I am sharing a slimline card using the Sweet Songbird Stamp set and co- ordinating punch. These slim cards really appeal to me.

What's in it?

Stamp set: Sweet Songbirds 

Punch: Songbird Builder Punch

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Basic White, Scraps from my bin for the birds

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Basic Black

Other: Unbranded die

It turned out cute and cheerful. I hope the recipient enjoys!

Thanks for stopping by! Till next time, keep cool, and I hope you get lots of crafting in!

Barb

Butterfly Kisses meets Parakeet Party

Hey there! So glad you came back!

Today I am sharing a Pinterest Inspired card, using the oh so colorful Parakeet Party, an In- colour for 2022-2024, and the delightful, fun, Butterfly Kisses DSP. Just changing up the DSP gives the card a totally different look.

What's in it?

Cardstock: Parakeet Party, Basic White

DSP: Butterfly Kisses

Embossing Folder: Ferns

Ink: Starry Sky

Dies: Stitched Shapes Framelits

Other: Rhinestones

This layout is do easy to do. A great way to use DSP!

Thanks for stopping by!

Till next time - Happy Crafting!

Barb

Sending Smiles with Daffodil Delight

I am really loving this Sending Smiles stamp set and dies. As you know, I love a layered card, and this one suits the bill. I embossed the white piece, added a small piece of retired dsp, and then layered Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, and Basic white card stock. I stamped my flower with Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, and the center of the flower with Soft Suede. The flower was cut out using the dies, and popped up using Dimensionals. My sentiment is from the same stamp set, and the die for sentiment from the dies. The ribbon, in Old Olive is long retired!

OK...that's it! Enjoy. I  hope you come back another day, to see what I have been up to!

Till next time...Barb

Friends are Like Seashells

Hello all, 

Glad you stopped by to have a look! Today's card is made, following a tic tac toe challenge, we were recently given in a swap I participate in. I chose, Feminine, Friendship and Square, to make my card. I am loving, as I call them, In the water cards. Many components complete this square card. Some current and some retired. I used the Seashells 3D embossing folder, and then trimmed out the part I wanted on my card. The Seaside Seashells die was used and again I trimmed out what I wanted. Beautiful retired dsp helped me out. Blushing Bride cardstock is the colour choice, and a retired Embossing folder made the Gorgeous background. The little Seahorse is retired, and my greeting is from Friends are Like Seashells. I love the greeting, it is so true! How do you think I did? 

Till next time...happy creating!

Barb

Happy 12th Birthday!

Today is the day I celebrate two things!  Becoming a grandma and celebrating Weston's 12th birthday! So thankful to be able to celebrate him yesterday!

Sending Smiles

Recently I watched a U-tube video,  and this Interactive card was made, using the Sending Smiles stamp and dies.

The card is folds and pieces. I chose Gorgeous Grape cardstock, and stamped the flowers using another purple colour, since I didn't Gorgeous Grape ink! Old Olive and Daffodil Delight complete the inked flowers. The dsp I used is from a retired pack. Inside the card, "Sending"is cut from Basic white, mounted on Gorgeous Grape. I love it! I think I will try and make another card using this Fold.

Till next time...Happy Crafting!

Barb

Friends are Like Seashells

I made this fun card, using the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set and various dies from other sets. Next to flowers, I think I really enjoy sealife stamps and dies. Lots of elements make up this card, Embossing folder, dsp, Bakers twine, blends, sponging, Inks, dies and of course cs! It took me a couple of hours to make!

Thanks for stopping by!

Barb

Tropical Layers Dies

Today I am sharing a card using the Tropical Layers dies, as well as the new Fern Embossing folder. My colour palette is, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight and Basic white. The greeting is from a retired set. I love Layers, and this card has lots!

Till next time...Happy Crafting!

Barb

Enjoy the Moments

On my day off this week, I spent a lot of ot in my Craftroom. I recently bought a stamp set from a buy and sell site. My friend has it...and does not like it! I searched Pinterest for cards using " Enjoy the Moment", and found one I liked. This is my take on the card. It's actually one of my favorite cards I have made! What do you think?

What's In it?

Stamp Sets

Enjoy the Moment (R)

Peaceful Moments

Very Versailles (R)

Cardstock

Basis White, Crunb Cake,  Early Espresso 

Inks

Early Espresso, Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Linen Thread

Till next time...happy card making!

Barb

Daffodil Dies for Card Swap

I made this fun fold using the Daffodil Dies, for a recent swap. The die is found on page 170 of the Stampin' Up! AC. I had received a card using this fold, so I got out my trusty ruler and made my own. I love the way it turned out.  Sadly the dsp and lacey die are both retired now.

Happy Crafting till next time!

Barb

Sweet Songbirds and 2022-2024 In-colours

Today I am sharing a few cards I made using the Sweet Songbird stamp set! Aren't they cute? I found the cards on Pinterest and knew immediately I wanted to CASE them. The new colors have great names, Sweet Sorbet, Starry Night, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis,  and Parakeet Party. Do you have a favorite?

Till next time

Barb

I'm back!

Hey everyone! 

It's sure has been a long time since I posted on here last! I hope everyone has been well, and been creating  the past few years. I have been crafting almost everyday! Just not posting. For anyone who is new to my blog, I am  C.A. S. (Copy and share) card maker. I get my cards from pinterest, or blogs, and make slight changes. 

So my first post is using The Sending Smiles stamp set. The card features, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green and Soft Suede Inks, and Mango Melody cs.  I also added some of the Brushed Brass Butterfies. Most of my cards in my stash, have a greeting that can be used for a Birthday card, since that is what I use most often.

I hope you will stop back again, and see what I have been up to. 

Until next time...keep on creating!

Barb