Climbing Orchid Card

I am one of those demonstrators that holds onto most stamps sets that I have purchased, as you just never know when you'll need them. This card shows the use of the 'Jar of Love' and the 'Climbing Orchid' stamp sets...both favourites sets of mine! I love the colours and simplicity of the orchid sitting in the jar.

Products used

 

Stamps: Jar of love & climbing orchid
Dies: Orchid builder framelits & branch die (non SU)
Cardstock: Whisper white, crumb cake, water colour paper & silver glimmer
Inks: Basic black, pool party, tempting turquoise, wisteria wonder
DSP: Tasty Treats

Sentiment: Banner blast
Embellishments: silver rhinestones & linen thread

 

Mixed Drinks Father's Day Card

As father's Day is fast approaching, below is another card to share for the occasion. I was inspired by the card Shannon Lane made but only changed the sentiment.

I used the stamp set 'Mixed Drinks' which is a really old retired set, but this card could easily be replicated by using the new 'Brewed for You' stamp set and coordinating dies.

 

Products used

 

Stamps: Mixed drinks, touches of texture, perfect pennants & playful backgrounds
Cardstock: Smoky slate, crushed curry & whisper white
DSP: Neutrals paper assortment
Sentiment: Labeler alphabet
Embellishments: Smoky slate stitched ribbon & black metallic thread

 

Kindest Gnomes Christmas Card

Today I have another cute little gnome card that uses the 'Gnomes Dies'.

The background tree paper is from the 'Rings of Love' DSP, which is a free sale-a-bration item if you spend $90 on products before 31 August. The sentiment is from another stamp set I own (not SU) and same with the stitched edge dies I used to create the snow layers. 

In regards to the little arms and hands I made for this gnome, I used three lots of dies from the 'Spellbinders Shopping Spree" die set. They are a perfect size for this little guy and very easy to create. I also shared another way to make the little arms and hands using other stamping up products, which you can see my original post here.

Products used

 

Dies: Gnomes & tree rings
Cardstock: Whisper white, crumb cake, poppy parade, soft seafoam, basic black, pacific point & blush blossom
DSP: Rings of love & celebrations
Sentiment: Other (non SU)

 

Happiness Abounds Birthday Card

Sharing another card using the gorgeous 'Happiness Abounds' bundle and DSP. I was inspired by Michele Jutrisa's card, but made lots of changes to make it my own.

Products used

 

Stamps: Happiness abounds
Dies: Blossoming happiness & wonderful floral framelits
Cardstock: Crumb cake, basic black & whisper white
DSP: Hues of happiness
Sentiment: Happiness abounds
Embellishments: black pearls

 

Happiness Abounds Card

So my favourite products in the new annual catalogue is definitely the 'Happiness Abounds' stamp set and matching dies, as well as the coordinating DSP. I love how the dies fit perfectly to cut out the beautiful flowers on 4 sheets of the DSP. I really hope Stampin Up continue to make their DSP coordinate perfectly with dies for all future products, as this just give another option to making super quick cards...specially suitable for time-poor people.

I have seen many teacup designs recently using these lovely flowers, so decided to make a few quick cards using this process. I don't have the new teacup bundle, nor am I going to purchase it, as I already have the 'A Nice Cuppa' stamp set with the coordinating dies which I prefer. This card can be used for many occasions.

Products used

 

DSP: hues of happiness
Stamps: a nice cuppa
Scalloped edge: penned flowers dies
Sentiment: a nice cuppa
Embellishments: brights enamel shapes

 

Splendid Thoughts Card

I really love the 'Splendid Thoughts' stamp set and coordinating dies, and the matching DSP is beautiful. Below is a card that uses all three products, and I used the purple 'Glossy Dots' for the bling, which finished the card off nicely.

Products used

 

Stamps: Splendid thoughts
Dies: Splendid stems
Cardstock: Fresh freesia, smoky slate & whisper white
DSP: Splendid day
Sentiment: Splendid thoughts
Embellishments: Glossy dots

Note Cards with Matching Envelopes

I do love how Stampin Up produces some cute little note cards with matching envelopes. These envelopes are so sweet, so I wanted to make some nice little matching cards to go with them. They were very quick to make as the background wash was already part of the note cards, so all I had to do was embellish it and add a sentiment.

Hello Cupcake Birthday Card

Who doesn't love all the colours of the rainbow.....I know I do, especially together! It has been raining here for the last couple of days and now the sun is trying really hard to shine through the clouds, so I am sure there is a rainbow close by somewhere.

So today's card is a bright and cheery one which I cased from Kaylee Den Breejen. I made some slight changes to my card, and my overall cupcake is not as tall with less frosting on top.

Interactive Father's Day Card

So Father's Day is just around the corner, and I wanted to share an interactive card using an old stamp and die bundle which I still love. I am using the 'Nailed It' bundle, as well as the little jar stamp from the 'Jar of Haunts'. 

My husband loves to tinker in his garage and is quite handy on the tools, so this card is perfect for him. The front is a shaker card with the little nuts and bolts as the shaker pieces, and the inside is a pop up card featuring the tools. The idea was to make the pop up part look a little like a tool-belt. It also includes a pocket for a gift card or money.

Celebrate Sunflowers Birthday Card

Sharing a card I cased from the 2020/21 annual catalogue on page 13. I used the 'Celebrate Sunflowers' stamp set and coordinating dies. I did make a few subtle changes with the leaves, white background and the sentiment.