A Cute Thank You Card for Festive Friday

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cute thank you cardWho doesn’t love a cute thank you card…especially when created with such fun designer paper!  That is what I set out to create for this week’s Festive Friday challenge! As you can see, I opted for the Glimmer Paper twist of the challenge.

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Colors of the Day
cute thank you cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Lovely layers and a fabulous focal point are the hallmarks of this card, which was created using the stamp set and designer paper from the Painted Seasons Sale-A-Bration bundle.  Two fronds were stamped: one in Poppy Parade and one in Mango Melody. For the leaves, I used a sponge dauber to sponge on Lemon Lime Twist and Mango Melody.  The big plus is that there is no fussy cutting needed! March 1st, Stampin’ Up! is releasing Painted Season framelits that will coordinate with the Painted Season stamp set. How cool is that!

cute thank you cardYou may have noticed the sentiment is “shadowed”.  It was first stamped in Poppy Parade, then it was inked up a second time in Early Espresso, and stamped slightly off to the left.  The awesome punch is the Story Label punch, which will be available March 1st.

cute thank you cardTo layer it, I simply punched a second label from glimmer paper.  This label was cut in half horizontally and adhered to the back of the sentiment label.

cute thank you cardA Poppy Parade bow and a few rhinestones complete the look!  For all the details on today’s cute thank you card,  just click on the tutorial button below to receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  Don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery  for more free tutorials.

easy romantic cardWould you like to create your own cute than you card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own cute thank you card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Orders of $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code, as well as Sale-A-Bration goodies. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards, your free gift from me and FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards!

February Code: AQW3JUPA

Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s cute thank you card…and don’t forget to visit the Festive Friday design team members for more inspiration. As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

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Price: $110.00

Stamp Review Crew: Butterfly Gala

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Butterfly gala cardIt’s time for the Stamp Review Crew: Butterfly Gala Edition! If this is your very first visit to one of our hops, the Stamp Review Crew is a group of international Stampin’ Up! demonstrators whose mission is to do a blog hop on the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month. Our hops are unique because each of us features the same stamp set used in a variety of ways, giving you loads of inspiration for that set. The hops are archived at the Stamp Review Crew blog. You will be able to click through each hop at any time, going directly to the posts for that hop, whenever you want.

This week we are featuring the Butterfly Gala set. If you are following along in order, you have just arrived from the amazing Stesha Bloodhart.  Her work blows me away! After visiting me, you will continue to the next stop, the talented Charlet Mallett.  I always loves what she does. Be prepared to be inspired as you travel along on today’s hop!

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As many of you are aware, the Butterfly Gala bundle is currently unavailable. It was so overwhelmingly popular, that Stampin’ Up! temporarily sold out of the punch!  However, it will be back later this spring.  Plus, it will be carried over into the Annual Catalog.  Woo hoo!

I have always LOVED butterflies, so I am thrilled that Stampin’ Up! is once again offering a butterfly set.  I find butterflies are perfect for accenting sentiments and flowers.  For watercoloring today’s beauties, Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight were the inks of choice.  Of course, I just had to accent them with Share What You Love Artisan Pearls.

butterfly gala cardIsn’t the trellis die cut the perfect backdrop?

butterfly galaThe incredible Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is a showstopper. This embossing folder is one of the Sale-A-Bration second release items.  It’s FREE with a $50 purchase.  I used sponge daubers and a variety of inks to add a hint of color.  Once again, pearls made the perfect accents. The details can be found in today’s free pdf tutorial.

butterfly gala cardAlthough it does not show up in the picture, Wink of Stella was used to give all of the flowers and embossed dots a subtle sheen.

butterfly Gala cardIf you would like to print off or save a step-by-step tutorial for today’s Butterfly Gala card, just click on the button below.

butterfly gala cardDo you need the supplies to create your own Butterfly Gala card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own Butterfly Gala card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code, plus you will be eligible for Sale-A-Bration rewards.  Click HERE to see your SAB choices.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host and Sale-A-Bration Rewards.

Of course, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Now hop along to Charlet to see what she has in store for you!  If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of all the hoppers at The Stamp Review Crew.  Until next time…

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Price: $110.00

Monochromatic Thinking of You for PP429

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It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the lovely LeAnne  is hosting a Clean and Simple Monochromatic challenge.  Clean and simple cards have minimal layers and embellishments, plenty of open space, and are simple and uncluttered.

monochromatic thinking of youI always have trouble creating Clean and Simple cards, but I love trying.  For me, today’s card is pretty clean…and definitely quick and easy! I hope you enjoy it!

Colors of the Day
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

For my monochromatic look, I opted on shades of pink…specifically Blushing Bride.  A look of elegance was achieved by embossing a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of cardstock with the Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  A frosted look was achieved by sweeping over the surface with a Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad.

monochromatic thinking of youDon’t you love the Petal Pink Share What You Love Artisan Pearls?

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The sentiment was stamped in Soft Suede.  It was cut out using the smallest Rectangle Stitched framelit and then “popped” up on the card using dimensionals.  By switching out the sentiment, this card layout and design would perfect for so many occasions:  weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, get well and more!

monochromatic thinking of youVersatile and quick! If you would like the instructions for creating this monochromatic thinking of you card, just click on the tutorial button below…and don’t forget to check out my 2019 tutorial gallery!

monochromatic thinking of youWould you like to create your own monochromatic thinking of you card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own monochromatic thinking of you card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Orders of $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code, as well as Sale-A-Bration goodies. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards, your free gift from me and FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards!

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s creation?  And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players Design Team members for more inspiration. As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Sale-A-Bration Second Release

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The Sale-A-Bration party just got bigger with Stampin’ Up!’s second release. This means more FREE products for YOU to earn!

As you know, Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 3 – March 31) is one of the biggest Stampin’ Up! promotions of the year.  You can earn FREE product gifts for every $50 or $100 (total before shipping and tax) you spend.

Let’s take a look at the new releases!

Supply List

The All Adorned stamp set and Country Floral Embossing Folder can be yours for FREE with a $50 order (before tax and shipping). The fabulous Painted Seasons Bundle is FREE with a $100 purchase.

Be sure to watch these videos!

And don’t forget, the following  Sale-A-Bration First Release items are still available:

Supply List

Limited Release Products Available March 1 thru 31st, 2019

Coming Soon:  Limited release Sale-A-Bration Coordination products which include dies and more, designed to work beautifully with Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration products.

CLICK to view the  Sale-A-Bration Coordination Product Brochure.

Need to review all of your options? Check out all of the brochures below!

As always, if you have any questions, I’m only an email away! Until next time…

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Butterfly Thank You Card for On the CASE

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butterfly thank you card

Woo hoo! Nicole and I are back with another On the CASE. I am working my way through Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, breaking down samples step-by-step, in order to provide you with free tutorials so you can CASE your own. Nicole is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe. Let the fun begin!

Today I am CASEing a striking butterfly thank you card from the Occasions Catalog. This card uses the Butterfly Beauty thinlit dies and a sentiment from the Beauty Abounds stamp set.  Both are available in the Beauty Abounds bundle for a 10% savings.

Butterfly Thank You Card
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Butterfly Thank YouI thought the Butterfly Thank You card was absolutely stunning. I couldn’t wait to get the dies just so I could create this beauty.  I hope you love it as much as I do!

Butterfly Thank You CardColors of the Day

Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Beauty Abounds Bundle (Includes Butterfly Beauty thinlits)
Paper:Whisper White Thick cardstock (4″ x 8″), Whisper White cardstock (3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″, 2″ x 7/16″), Basic Black cardstock (4″ x 3″), Watercolor Paper (4″ x 3″), Mint Macaron cardstock (3-1/2″ x 1″, 3-1/2″ x 1″)
Inks: Calypso Coral
Other: Big Shot, Butterfly Beauty thinlits, Dot to Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Aqua Painter, Gold Metallic Thread,  Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1.  Score the Thick Whisper White cardstock at 4″. Fold and crease with a bone folder.

2.  Run the 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock through the Big Shot with the Dot to Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Remove the embossed piece of cardstock, place it on top of the folder, and run it back through the Big Shot.  This will soften the imprint.  Adhere the embossed square to the card base.

Butterfly Thank You3.  Loop gold metallic wire in a circle on top of the embossed panel, holding it in place with glue dots.

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4.  Die cut the “lacy wing” butterfly from watercolor paper. Snip out the largest butterfly. Watercolor using an Aqua Painter and Calypso Coral ink. Let dry.

butterfly thank you5.  Die cut the Overlay Butterfly from Basic Black cardstock. Snip out the largest butterfly. Adhere over the top of the watercolored butterfly.  Tip:  Snipping off the head of the watercolored butterfly will eliminate the need to line up the antennae.

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6.  Die cut two flourishes from Mint Macaron cardstock.  Adhere to the back of the butterfly as shown.

7.  Adhere the butterfly and flourishes to the card base using dimensionals.

8.  Ink the sentiment with Calypso Coral and stamp onto the 2″ x 7/16″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. Snip a “V” in each end. Adhere to the butterfly with dimensionals.

butterfly thank you9.  Enjoy!

butterfly thank youIsn’t this card stunning? I can’t wait to send this one out to brighten up someone’s day!

If you would like to print off or save a step-by-step tutorial for today’s butterfly thank you card, just click on the button below.

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Now head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!tag cardWould you like to create your own butterfly thank you card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own butterfly thank you card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code, plus you will be eligible for Sale-A-Bration rewards.  Click HERE to see your SAB choices.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host and Sale-A-Bration Rewards.

Current Code:  AQW3JUPA

Time is running out to sign up for Create with Ann & Wendy.  Read all about it HERE!

As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…siggy-1

Price: $110.00

A Card of Encouragement for PP428

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It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!  This week, the lovely Laurie is hosting a color challenge for us.  What a fun trio of colors she has selected:  Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo, Basic Gray.

card of encouragement When a new catalog comes out, such as Stampin’ Up!’s  recent Occasions Catalog, I like to mix some of the newly released items with older items.  For this card, I paired new framelits with a stamp set from the Annual Catalog.  I hope you enjoy today’s card.

card of encouragementThere is a story behind today’s card. I have a very good friend who has experienced more than her share of tragedies over the past four weeks. It began when she injured her leg, requiring time off work.  Then sadly, she had to help her Boxer (my Lexi’s littermate) cross over the Rainbow Bridge.  Two weeks later, her sister passed away.  During the time she was away making arrangements, another of of her Boxers sadly crossed the Bridge, and her aunt was placed into hospice care.

I feel that at this time she needs to know that I am here for her,  by her side, helping her weather the storm of bad, and sad, luck which has besieged her.  She loves the cards I create, and has kept every single one I have given her.  I created this card for her.

Colors of the Day
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The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

In combining the old and the new, I created the sentiment panel using the Friendly Conversation stamp set from the Annual Catalog.  Words were highlighted with Melon Mambo ink, and a touch of sparkle was added with rhinestones.

card of encouragementWonderful Floral framelits were used to create a Melon Mambo rose.  Although not a challenge color, I added Soft Sea Foam leaves.

card of encouragementMelon Mambo polka dot butterflies were punched with the Butterfly Duet punch.  Of course, I had to add a few more rhinestones.

card of encouragementIf you would like more details about how this card was created, just click on the tutorial button below to receive your own tutorial which you can save, or print off.  Don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery  for more free tutorials.

pastel ValentineWould you like to create your own card of encouragement?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own card of encouragement,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Orders of $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code, as well as Sale-A-Bration goodies. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards, your free gift from me and FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards!

pastel valentineFebruary Code:  AQW3JUPA

Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s creation?  And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players Design Team members for more inspiration. As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Price: $110.00

Create with Ann & Wendy

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Are you ready for a little stamping fun?  It’s time for the unveiling of Create with Ann & Wendy! 

Create with Ann & WendySome of you may remember my very successful Lessons of the Month, with the tagline “It’s like stamping with me, right in my kitchen!”  Well, Create with Ann & Wendy is similar, but with differences.  I have paired up with the talented Wendy Klein, of Splitcoaststampers Creative Crew fame.

Create with Ann & WendyWe will share our creative inspiration as we help you use a featured stamp set in a variety of ways.

Ready to hear more?

Every quarter, we will be releasing two to three kits/tutorials, or as I lovingly call them, “kitorials”!   The first release will include the featured stamp set, tutorials for two different card designs, and supplies (with envelopes), to create 10 cards (5 cards of each design).  Subsequent releases will build upon the first, and will include additional tutorials for cards designed with the featured stamp set. Each kit you purchase will include a tutorial from Ann, a tutorial from Wendy, and coordinating die cuts and embellishments to create a total of 10 cards (5 of each of their designs).   Only your first kit of the quarter includes the stamp set.

*Note: During some months, paper colors/patterns/embellishments in each kit may vary from the original pictured sample.

How It Works:
  • The first Kit and Tutorial (“kitorial”) release includes the featured stamp set and can be purchased through Ann or through Wendy.  Each designer has a set limit of 15 kits. If one designer has sold all of her kits, please check with the other designer to see if she has any kits left.
  • You will receive your downloadable pdf tutorials, with supply lists,  upon payment for your reservation.
  • Your kit will include all pre-cut cardstock, die cuts, embossed pieces, embellishments, and envelopes.  You will need to supply your own ink, embossing powders, and adhesives to finish your kit.
  • If you are ready for more stamping fun and inspiration, you will have the option of  purchasing upcoming “kitorials”  for the featured Stamp Set of the Quarter (2 – 3 releases per quarter).
  • There will be a new stamp set each quarter.

Quarter One:  January – March

Quarter Two:  April – June

Quarter Three:  July – September

Quarter Four:  October – December

Quarter One Details
Create with Ann & Wendy

Sneak Peek of the two cards – a clean and elegant, tufted design created by Ann and a cute country garden design created by Wendy

  • Quarter One will feature the Vibrant Vases stamp set (148656). If you already own this stamp set, you can substitute another set of equal or lesser value ($17.00).  Please let the designers know which set you wish to substitute.
  •  The price for Quarter One’s first release is just $39.95, and includes the stamp set AND shipping.  Are you ready for some stamping fun? Just send an email to Ann at [email protected] or Wendy at [email protected]. The designer you contacted will send you a PayPal invoice within 24 hours.
  • Deadline for signing up: Friday, February 15th, 2019, 4:00 PST/5:00 MST / 6:00 CST / 7:00 EST. Stamp sets will be ordered on February 15th.  We will be adhering strictly to this deadline.
  • PDFs will be emailed to you upon receipt of your PayPal payment.
  • Your stamp set will be mailed to you within 1 business day after the designer receives them from Stampin’ Up!  Your kit supplies will be mailed to you with your stamp set.
  • US addresses only.

If you have any questions,  I am only an email away! Until next time…

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Easy Romantic Card for FF0027

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easy romantic cardIt’s time for another Festive Friday challenge, where every challenge is a party. This week we are celebrating Tell a Fairy Tale Day and/or Stars. Today’s easy, romantic card is filled with star images.  Enjoy!

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Colors of the Day
easy romantic cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Sometimes amidst the hurry and scurry of life, you need a card which is easy, but still packs a bit of “wow”. Today’s  easy, romantic card should fill the bill.  It features the Little Twinkle stamp set and Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper.

easy romantic cardA double bow accents this wonderful sentiment, as does Twinkle Adhesive-Backed Sequins.  Rose Metallic Thread adds just a smidge of color.

easy romantic cardFor all the details on today’s easy romantic card,  just click on the tutorial button below to receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  Don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery  for more free tutorials.

easy romantic cardWould you like to create your own easy romantic card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own easy romantic card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Orders of $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code, as well as Sale-A-Bration goodies. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards, your free gift from me and FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards!

February Code: AQW3JUPA

Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s easy romantic card…and don’t forget to visit the Festive Friday design team members for more inspiration. As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…siggy-1

A Pastel Valentine for PP427

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It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!  This week the the lovely Joanne is hosting a perfect theme challenge for this time of the year: Love is in the air!

love cardI whipped up this pastel valentine for my husband, using the Bike Ride set from the Annual Catalog. Of course, I just had to use the yummy Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Occasions Catalog.  Enjoy!

pastel Valentine

Colors of the Day
pastel ValentineThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips – Pastel Valentine

If you like texture, you’ll love the Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I paired it up with hearts from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits, and the look is romantic and vintage.

Pastel valentineThe basket is filled with a small Be Mine scalloped heart. The sentiment is from the Meant to Be stamp set.  Both are available in the Meant to Be Bundle. A Pool Party and Silver Baker’s Twine bow and a small Blushing Bride heart are the perfect accents.

pastel ValentineUsually when I create a card, I always run it past my husband for suggestions and approval, but since this one is for him, I want to keep it a surprise.  So what do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?

pastel ValentineIf you would like to create your own pastel valentine, just click on the tutorial button below to receive your own tutorial which you can save, or print off.  Don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery  for more free tutorials.

pastel ValentineWould you like to create your own pastel valentine card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own pastel valentine card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Orders of $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code, as well as Sale-A-Bration goodies. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards, your free gift from me and FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards!

pastel valentineFebruary Code:  AQW3JUPA

Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s creation?  And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players Design Team members for more inspiration. As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

The Paper Players Design Team

 

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Price: $110.00

On the CASE: Tag Card

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Tag Card

Woo hoo! Nicole and I are back with another On the CASE.  I am working my way through Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, breaking down samples step-by-step, in order to provide you with free tutorials so you can CASE your own.  Nicole is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe.  Let the fun begin!

Today I am CASEing an adorable tag from the Occasions Catalog. This tag uses the Butterfly Gala bundle. Since I need cards more than tags,  after I created the tag, I added it to a card base. I hope you enjoy today’s tag card.

Tag and Tag Card
Butterfly Gala Bundle

tag cardWith the extremely bitter temperatures we have been having here in SE Iowa, I definitely needed a breath of spring.  And what better harbinger of spring than butterflies!  I love the Butterfly Gala bundle, especially when paired with this fabulous gingham paper.  Here’s the tag I CASEd…

tag cardand here is the tag added to a card base.

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tag cardStamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Butterfly Gala Bundle (Includes Butterfly Duet Punch)
Paper:  Whisper White Thick cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″), Whisper White cardstock (2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″), Lemon Lime Twist cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″, 2-1/4″ x 3-1/4″), Shimmery White cardstock (2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″), Vellum Cardstock (2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″), Gingham Gala 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Balmy Blue Large Check: 3-3/4″ x 5-1/8″; Balmy Blue Small Check: 2-1/8″ x 3-1/8″;  Lemon Lime Twist Small Check: 3″ x 4-3/8″; )
Inks: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Jet Black StazOn
Other: Big Shot, Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies, 2-1/4″ Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Aqua Painter, Whisper White 5/8″ Flax Ribbon, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1.  Score the Whisper White Thick cardstock at 5-1/2″ to form the card base. Crease using a bone folder.

2.  Die cut the Large Check Balmy Blue paper frame by centering the 3″ x 4-3/8″  Stitched Rectangle framelit  inside the largest Stitched Rectangle framelit.  Mat the “frame” onto Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, and add to the card base.

3.  Die cut the Small Check Lemon Lime Twist paper using the  3″ x 4-3/8″ Stitched Rectangle framelit.  Adhere inside the “frame”.

4.  Brayer the piece of Small Check Balmy Blue paper with Balmy Blue ink.  Mat onto Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and adhere to the card base using dimensionals.

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5.   Make a loop from 9″ of Whisper White Flax ribbon.  Adhere to the brayered paper.  Snip the ends at an angle.

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6.  Ink the sentiment in Lemon Lime Twist ink. Stamp onto Whisper White cardstock. Punch out using the 2-1/4″ Circle punch. Adhere to the card using dimensionals.

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7.  Punch out a butterfly from vellum. Adhere to the circle.

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8.  Ink the Butterfly image with Jet Black StazOn and stamp onto Shimmery White cardstock. Color the wings using an Aqua Painter and Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight inks. When dry, stamp the body and antennae. Snip out using paper snips.  Adhere on top of the vellum butterfly.

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9.  Accent with Lemon Lime Twist sequins.  Optional:  Accent the sequins with rhinestones.

tag cardIsn’t this tag card just like a breath of spring? I can’t wait to send this one out to brighten up someone’s day!

If you would like to print off or save a step-by-step tutorial for today’s tag card, just click on the button below. (In order to save ink, I have not included all the pictures which you see above! )

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How Hard Was It to Crack This CASE

This tag card is fun to make. There are several die cutting steps involved, as well as fussy cutting. The water coloring is very forgiving, while the stamping is simple.  Difficulty Level:  2.5 out of 5, because of the time involved and the number of steps.

tag cardNow head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!

Did you miss the last On the CASE project?  Check it out HERE.

Would you like to create your own tag card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own tag card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code, plus you will be eligible for Sale-A-Bration rewards.  Click HERE to see your SAB choices.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host and Sale-A-Bration Rewards.

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As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

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Price: $110.00