Friendly Grace

When I saw Sandy Handcock's card on Pinterest.... I just knew I needed to make one for myself. I colored in a bit more than she did on hers to make it my own.

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Stamp sets - Grace's Garden, Friendly Hello

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Tahitian Tide, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake)

Paper - Tahitian Tide, Soft Suede, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Garden Gateway dies

 

Chevron Grad

 

I found this cute graduation card on Pinterest from the ButtonSandBling blog website. Such a cute design that I wanted to copy a bit of it, but make a few changes to make it my own!

I designed the card within my digital software... My Memories Suite.

I chose a Pumpkin Pie background color. Then added the chevron Overlay in black. The '2022' is just a text in Boulder font that I rotated 90 degrees.

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Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Stamp Brush Set - Decorative Overlays (SU), Sprinkled Expressions (words - You Did It!- SU)

Font - Boulder (2022) and Champion (Graduate)

Accessories - Black Twine

Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Basic Black

Nature's Moment

 

Getting into the season of making many masculine cards for my family members. The new 'Nature's Prints' stamp set with it's botanical plant stamps are perfect fit for a masculine card. I paired the set with the sentiment from 'Peaceful Moments' and the DSP from 'Friendly Hello' (the 2022 Sale-A-Bration Papers).

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Stamp sets - Nature's Prints, Peaceful Moments

Ink - Granny Apple Green, Momento

Paper - Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Basic White, Friendly Hello DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Natural Prints dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Basic Black Twine, Stylus

Trinity Grad

 

My cousin's daughter is graduating from Trinity High School. Such a proud moment for all parents. The colors of the high school are blue and white, so I made sure to re-color the flowers to blue!

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My Memories Suite digital software
Embellishments - ConGRADulations (diploma - MyMem); The Blahs Flower (flower - MyMem); Nature Hike (flower - COD); Addon (flower - MyMem); Ribbon flowers (bow-AWS); Brass Brad (SU)
Stamp Brush Set - Grad Party (cap)
Font - Bradley Hand

Paper - Misty Moonlight, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layered Leaves embossing folder, Misty Moonlight Cotton Ribbon, Wink Of Stella

Seaside Sailing

 I noticed Kris McIntosh's card on Pinterest and liked it, so wanted to create a card of my own. I changed up a few things to make mine a bit different from hers.

For the background, I used the Seaside embossing folder.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the sails to make them shine.

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Stamp set - Sailing Home, Paradise Palms

Ink - Soft Suede, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Balmy Blue, Pool Party)

Paper - Balmy Blue, Basic White, Soft Sea Foam

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seaside Embossing Folder, Smooth Sailing dies, Stitched Nested Labels dies, glue dots

Calming Flowers

 

I wanted to create a patriotic floral card for my Aunt, as she loves her country and that she loves flowers.

I chose the 'Jar of Flowers' stamp set and paired it with the sentiment from 'Calming Camellia' stamp set.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flowers to make them shine. Also the flowers are cut out with scissors as there is no coordinating die set.

The sentiment label, is just cut using a square die to make points.

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Stamp sets - Calming Camellia, Jar of Flowers

Ink - Memento, Pool Party, Old Olive, Stampin' Blends (Poppy Parade, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Basic White, Misty Moonlight DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layering Ovals, Layering Squares, scissors

Flourishing Layers

When I saw this post on Instagram by Stampin' Up!.... I just knew I wanted to try this for my Father's Day cards this year! Such a cute and easy to put together card.

The scallop die is from the 'Tropical Layers' die set and the ferns are from the 'Forever Flourishing' dies set (just snip of the top of the fern.

I chose manly colors of Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Soft Sea Foam, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow instead of the colors they used on their card.

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Stamp set - Celebrating You

Ink - Early Espresso

Paper - Early Espresso, Basic White (Thick), Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Soft Sea Foam, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, scissors, Tropical Layers dies, Forever Flourishing dies, glue dots, Early Espresso Stitched Ribbon

Special Daffodil

 

I wanted to utilize the dies in the 'Daffodil' die set. This set coordinates with the 'Daffodil Daydream' stamp set beautifully. As you can see... I only used the dies to create the flower. Such a cute die set - and easy to put together.

I added 'Wink of Stella' to the white portions of the flower to make it shine.

The background piece is from the 'True Love' DSP papers.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Special Moments

Ink - Memento

Paper - Daffodil Delight, True Love DSP, Basic White, Crushed Curry, Old Olive

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Daffodil dies, Layered Leaves embossing folder, Ornate Garden Ribbon (Old Olive), Circles dies

True Friendship

 

I loved Lin's layout from Hearts Hugs and Flowers blog, so I decided to create my own following her layout and colors. Thanks Lin!

The flowers are from the 'True Love' DSP... just colored with Stampin' Blends and cut out with scissors. I added a touch of 'Wink of Stella' to the flower petals to make them shine.

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Stamp set - Expressions of Friendship

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Mango Melody, Smoky Slate)

Paper - Mango Melody, Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layered Leaves embossing folder, Tropical Layers dies

Layered Feet

 

My Uncle just had foot surgery to remove his toes. When I saw the sloth from the 'Back On Your Feet' stamp set... I knew I could work with it in making him a card. I stamped the image in Memento Ink and placed tape over the "toes" on the sloth. I know I should've taped the back feet instead of the front, but the front was the one who had the bandages. 

I hope the card gives him a bit of a chuckle while he is recovering.

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Stamp sets - Back on Your Feet

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Soft Suede, Ivory, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive)

Paper - Old Olive, Early Espresso, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layered Leaves embossing folder, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Layering Ovals, Layering Squares (to create the flag banner).

Better Sipping

 

For a friend who has endured throughout the pandemic as a nurse! You earned it! 

I paired the 'Sip Sip Hooray' sentiment with the cocktail from the 'Nothing's Better Than' stamp set.

The 'Happy Birthday' sentiment is from the 'Turtle Friends' set.

I love the background piece with this focal point!

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Supplies Used

Stamp sets - Nothing's Better Than, Sip Sip Hooray, Turtle Friends

Ink - Coastal Cabana, Memento, Stampin' Blends (Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron)

Paper - Coastal Cabana, Basic Black, Basic White, Coastal Cabana DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Love You More Than dies

Memorial Thanks

 

In honor of Memorial Day, and my brother and his wife hosting our Memorial Day celebration... I needed to get a card for them.

I designed it within My Memories Suite digital software. I used a heart shape and filled the top in with 'Pursuit of Happiness' (blue stars) and the bottom half with 'Let Freedom Ring' (stripes). The banner is from the 'Glimmer Kit' (Banner). The sentiment is from 'From All You Do' set.

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Happy Memorial Day!

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Punch - Heart (filled w/Pursuit of Happiness - stars - QueenB), Heart (filled w/Let Freedom Ring - stripes - SU)

Stamp Brush Sets - For All You Do (words - SU); Glimmer Kit (banner- SU)

Paper - Night of Navy, Real Red, Basic White

Bouquet Expressions

 

Even though I didn't follow 'Paper Daisy Crafting's' card exactly, I wanted to show you how I came up with/got inspired from her lovely card.

I used the sentiment from the new 2021-2022 Hostess set 'Expressions of Friendship'. The flowers and leaves are from the 'Beautiful Bouquet' stamp set and it's coordinating 'Bouquet Bunch' dies.

The background is my all time favorite - Layered Leaves Embossing Folder.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the petal flowers to make them shine.

Stamp sets - Beautiful Bouquet, Expressions of Friendship

Ink - Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Fresh Freesia

Paper - Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Bouquet Bunch dies, Circles Collection Dies, Misty Moonlight Cotton Ribbon, Wink of Stella, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder

Rooted in Paradise

 

I know this stamp set is retired, but needed a good masculine birthday card for my Uncle. This set paired with the 'Tranquil Textures' DSP made creating this card a breeze. The added touch of the stitched ribbon finished the card perfectly (IMO... LOL).

The sentiment I used is a new one.... 'Paradise Palms'. Such a lovely set too... and would be perfect for another masculine birthday card.

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Stamp Sets - Paradise Palms, Rooted in Nature

Ink - Early Espresso, Old Olive

Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Basic White, Tranquil Textures DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stitched Ribbon (Early Espresso)

Grad Celebration

 

Such a great layout from Maureen Plat... I just had to create one for myself! Thanks Maureen for your inspiration!

I designed the lines within My Memories Suite digital software... along with the sentiment.

The 'So Proud of You' stamp is from the 'Celebrating You' stamp set.

The flag banner behind the sentiment is not really that long.... I cut the piece in half and attached them to the back to make it look longer.

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Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Stamp Brush Set - Anchors Away (wavy line- SU)

Font - Calibri (happy) and King Lionel (Graduation)

Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie DSP

Ink - Memento

Stamp set - Celebrating You

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seasonal Labels dies, Tasteful Labels dies, Little Numbers dies, dimensionals, stylus

Dahlia Party

 

I wanted to create a card similar to Allison's, but I felt that the Dahlia's didn't 'pop' on the card with this yellow background she used.... so I changed mine up a bit to make it my own and I believe the card came out great!

The sentiment is from the 'Punch Party' stamp set.

The other stamps and dies coordinate together. The 'Dahlia Days' stamp set with the 'Detailed Dahlias'

dies.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flowers to make them shine.

Stamp sets - Dahlia Days, Punch Party

Ink - Memento, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Detailed Dahlias dies, Stone Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella

Sympathy Hugs

 

It's so difficult to create a sympathy card when one is needed. Thankfully, through Pinterest, I found Mikaela Titheridge's card... and I made one for myself. Thanks Mikaela!

My neighbor, and friend just passed away. We spent so much time together... I have gotten to know and love them and their family like my own family. So with this passing... I took it hard. Paul will be missed greatly. I will remember the stories he told, the puzzles I'd help him put together, the tea we'd drink and the rosaries we've said! My heart is aching for Barb (his wife) and their family.

I hope this card give them some comfort to know that I am and will be always there for them.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Sending Hugs

Ink - Smoky Slate, Stampin' Blends (So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Color Lifter)

Paper - Smoky Slate, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layering Hugs dies, stylus, Wink of Stella

Elegant Celebration

 

My niece and her husband are celebrating their 3rd anniversary! Young love! I chose to use their wedding colors burgundy and white to create this card. Although, I think this card is a bit busy... I'm sure my niece will love it!

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Celebrating You

Ink - Versamark

Paper - Basic White, Merry Merlot, Gold Foil, Flower & Field DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Eden dies

Celebrating Cheer

 

I loved the clean design on Ardyth's card (found on Pinterest). I wanted to create a boy card though, so changed the flower to stars. As my 'Happy' word was way bigger than hers, I decided to center my focal piece making the card my own. Thanks Ardyth for your inspiration!

I only used a portion of one of the stamps in the 'Celebrating You' stamp set. I taped the part I didn't need before stamping onto the cardstock.

The DSP is retired from the 'Oh So Ombre' Designer Series Paper pack.

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Stamp set - Celebrating You

Ink - Memento

Paper - Bermuda Bay, Basic White, Basic Black, Oh, So Ombre DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Christmas Cheer dies