Discover Must-have Tools And Unfold Fun With This Fun Fold Card Design

 There are certain tools in the paper crafting world that should be on your must-have list and are the most helpful to you for paper crafting/making cards.

You'll reach for these tools again and again.

I created this fun fold card using these tools

And the colors are so soothing in this blue - don't you think?

So much fun to make fun fold cards!

Here are the measurements: (all in inches)

Card Base - 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 and 2-1/8

inside of card - first layer:  5 x 3-3/4

second layer for sentiment/stamping:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2

Outside of card - first layer:  5 x 3-3/4

second layer:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4

Stamped layer (made into banner for sentiment) 1-3/4 x 4-1/4

And here is the video from my YouTube channel for this card - and while you're there, please be sure to give the video a thumbs and/or comment, as well as subscribe to the channel

Here are all the supplies used and mentioned in the video.  You can get them through my online store if you don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

And here is the latest Host Code that is good through January 31, 2024.  

Please be sure you use the Host Code if you place an order 

through my online store that is less than $150.

Hope you have an inky day!  Thank you so very much for stopping by today.

Buzzing Your Way With a Fabulous Valentine's Day Class

Hey there busy bees! There's a Bee Mine Valentine Class coming up on February 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Don't miss out on this sweet opportunity to make some buzz-worthy Valentine's Day crafts and create a buzz with your loved ones. Register now to secure your spot, and let's get ready to have some fun! There are five cards and 2 gift boxes in this class.

Private YouTube links will be provided in case you need to leave early, have to enter late, or would rather do the event by yourself instead of Zoom

Use the YouTube links to watch as often as you need, as well as rewind to watch over again

Class fee includes your own Bee My Valentine stamp set and ink pad of your choice

Complimentary - all projects pre-cut and punched for you; envelopes provided

Registration closes January 28 - $40

Registration form is right here.

 

Unleash Your Creativity: Card Making and Stamping Ideas, Especially for Beginners

 Sometimes it can be a challenge to come up with a card making idea.  It's especially difficult when you're just beginning.  It can also be overwhelming when there are so many choices in stamping supplies.

You know what?  It really comes down to Stamps, Ink, and Paper - something I like to call SIP!  Truly, all card making boils down to SIP.  With some some stamps, some ink, and some paper, you can get busy.

I made these three cards with only SIP.

And I did them three separate ways. 

The first card is the most basic

with only one layer of Early Espresso on the Crumb Cake card base.  The image was stamped three times.  Then the sentiment was stamped onto the base with an artistic stamp across the Early Espresso layer.

The second card steps things up a bit (still sticking to the SIP concept of Stamps, Ink, and Paper though) and has a fun addition of background element behind the large main stamped image.

Finally, the last card is stepped up further with the addition of more layers.  Layers are an easy way to make a card seem like it's fancier when you don't have much on hand.

Such fun cards and using only the Neutrals palette as well.

The video from my YouTube channel is right here - and while you're there, please be sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel.

Here is a list of the supplies used to make the cards

When placing orders through my online store, and the order totals less than $150, please be sure to use the January 2024 host code N9KUF2UA. Your support of my small business is very appreciated!

Thank you for joining me today.  Hope you have a chance to get inky today!

Botanical Layers Thinking of You

 I love a quick and easy card template, and this card fits the bill perfectly! Using the Botanical Layers stamp set is a fabulous fit for this.

The cutting dimensions (all in inches):

Crumb Cake @ 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4;

Flight and Airy DSP @3 x 4-1/4 and 4-1/4 x 1

Basic White @ 3-1/8 x 4-3/8 for outside, inside is 5-1/4 x 4;

used the 3" Deckled Circle die

Here is the YouTube video for the card - please be sure to subscribe to the channel while you're there!

To shop my online store for any of the supplies listed below, simply click here. And remember to use Host Code N9KUF2UA if the order is less than $150.  Your support of my small business is so very appreciated.

Here is the list of supplies used in the creation of this card:

Thanks for joining me today.  Hope you have a chance to get inky!

Getting Ready for January Classes and Thank Yous

 At the beginning of the month, I am finishing up my class schedule(s) and finalizing what will be provided as a "perk" for placing orders with me as a demonstrator.  This month of January is no exception to that, and I've been working like crazy to have all the card guts ready to send out as my thank yous for the orders as well as the class supplies ready for sending to the attendees.

I tend to have a mess of papers all over my desk while I'm creating, but as soon as I'm done, I try to clean everything up so I can find it easily the next time I want to use it.

Are you a messy desk person or a tidy desk person?

When you place an order using me as your demonstrator that is $25 or more, I will send you the "guts" for four cards!  You simply need to use your own ink, stamps, and adhesive, and you will have four cards ready to send out in no time at all!  Here are the cards that I created using the "guts".  I also provide a private YouTube link where I share how I created each card to help walk you through the process.

If your order is less than $150, please be sure to use the Host Code of N9KUF2UA.  

Here's my online store.

Thank you, thank you for stopping by today.  It means so much to me.  

Hope you have a fabulous day and take the time to get inky!

You Mean So Much to So Many

 Thank-you cards are very needed after the holidays, and I created this one to give to my parents.  

They are amazing people who do so much for so many every day, even up to their late 80s.  I hope I'm able to be as active as they are when I'm their age.

The last couple of cards, I've been doing heat embossing, which is pretty awesome since it creates a "raised" image that people love to touch.  It's truly lovely.

I have a short on YouTube for this card and it's right here - please be sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel while you're there:

And below is a list of the supplies used to create the card.  Please be sure to use the Host Code N9KUF2UA if you make a purchase of less than $150 - and Sale-A-Bration is happening right now so it's the perfect time to make that purchase you've been wanting!  My online store is linked here.

Hope you have a fabulous day.  Thanks for stopping by - and take a few minutes to get inky!

Enduring Beauty Masking Technique

 I love using masks for paper crafting!  They are easy to use and really can pack a punch on a project - making it unique and polished in no time at all.  It's simply a matter of knowing how to use them.

That's what today's post is about.

I used the Enduring Beauty masks, along with the coordinating stamp set and dies to create this beautiful card to send out for various birthdays being celebrated in January.

I CASEd the card from the newest seasonal January - April 2024 catalog of Stampin' Up!'s.  It's sweet and easy.

The video, posted on my YouTube channel is right here - and please hit subscribe while you're at the channel!  I really appreciate it.

All the supplies used for the card are listed below, except for the Enduring Beauty items (I will update the list when the Enduring Beauty items are available).

 

Thanks for stopping by - have an inky day!