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!

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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!

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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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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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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

Watercolored Romantic Card for PP426

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It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the talented Jaydee has a lovely sketch for us:

Watercolored Romantic cardWhat a perfect sketch for showcasing Stampin’ Up!’s®  Wonderful Romance stamp set and its coordinating Wonderful Floral framelits! I hope you’ll agree.

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Texture and dimension! This card definitely has both, thanks to the beautiful Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Those of you who follow me regularly know I LOVE all things vintage and romantic, and this embossing folder meets both of these criteria.

watercolored romantic cardAt first, I was a little intimidated by this image, but water coloring it was a breeze. I used the no-line method, where I stamped the image in Sahara Sand, and then used an Aqua Painter and various inks to color the leaves and flowers.  (The details can be found in the tutorial, which is available by clicking the tutorial button found later in this post.)

watercolored romantic cardDie cut embossed leaves accent the stamped images, while a Shimmery White stitched circle provides the perfect backdrop.   So Saffron Artisan Pearls serve as centers for the Fresh Fig blossoms.

watercolored romantic cardI think this card would be a perfect wedding or anniversary card, or even a valentine for that special someone. What do you think?

If you would like to create your own watercolored romantic card, 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.

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Would you like to create your own watercolored romantic card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own watercolored 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!

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s snowy 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