As summer goes on and we continue to stay Sheltered-in-Place, I think one of the very best ways to spend our time indoors is to stamp/create cards and send them to others, of course! Here are some ideas to get you going and also provide you with creative card-making therapy.
The top left card is a simple design to re-create again and again. Just use one of the
Friendly Silhouettes border dies to set off a favorite printed Designer Paper, add a focal point in front, maybe some words and a bit of ribbon, and you're done! The wide white lower part of the die cut is also embossed with a floral pattern to add texture, and a coordinating stamp inside the card to carry the theme makes it even more special. For this card, you can choose other die cut words such as happy, friend, sympathy, wishes, birthday, or hooray from the Well-Written Framelits die set, just let me know when you reply
The next card uses the ever-gorgeous
Peony Dies, which are unbelievably dimensional and realistic, yet so simple to assemble. Die cut the four parts to the flower, do a bit of sponging for dimension, then just glue together. I'll include a few hints in the assembly instructions when you order the kit, but it's really very easy and a
must if you like flower cards. I can imagine using this for many, many future cards and occasions. Wouldn't some subtle printed Designer papers or embossing make the flower even more interesting?! Because the previous card already had soft pink tones, I decided to try making a Purple Posey peony as shown and changed the ribbon to match. If you'd prefer this color in your kit instead of the Petal Pink, let me know.
If you have been noticing card trends these last few months, "slimline" cards keep popping up. These are long rectangular cards that measure about 3 1/2" x 8 1/2", can be used vertically or horizontally, and will fit into a standard legal envelope. I decided to try this out, and it is a fun variation from our normal A2/quarter sheet size. It worked out very well for the "
hippo birthday 2 ewe" card since I could put all of my elements along the front. While of course very cute for kids, I think many adults would get a laugh out of this "punny" card on their special day!
The last card uses the new
Happy dies to make a really unique top flap that is cut through all the layers to the inside for a perfect "bridge" effect. Full of shiny glitz, it's perfect when you want to give someone a WOW for their day. No coloring is needed, since the shiny copper and silver foil accents of the paper do all the work. If you get the
So Much Happy stamp set, you'll see that there are many word options to stamp that go along with the HAPPY die cut or stamped word.
Deadline Date to order this Kit: Sunday, Aug 23.
Cost = $15 if you pick up, + $2 for shipping per kit if mailed to you.
This Card Kit* can be FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: WUQBGK2Q , or if you have a previous Class Credit. When ordering, be sure to use your Bonus Coupon Codes earned in July before Aug. 31!
(Note: if your order exceeds $150, do not use a Host Code, as you can keep the Host Rewards and still earn a Class Credit for a future class or get this month's Kit for FREE!)
(*Since I cannot stamp images for unassembled cards per copyright laws, you will receive blank white cardstock where I have stamped the samples. If you don't have your own supplies to fill in the spaces, you can order the same stamps I used or save your blanks for the next time we meet if you want to complete the card exactly as shown.)
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions.
Be sure to check out the new Holiday Mini Catalog in the brand new Stampin' Up Online store! Bigger product photos, and new ways to see the bundles and coordination of products! (More details in the next post.)
If you have been noticing card trends these last few months, "slimline" cards keep popping up. These are long rectangular cards that measure about 3 1/2" x 8 1/2", can be used vertically or horizontally, and will fit into a standard legal envelope. I decided to try this out, and it is a fun variation from our normal A2/quarter sheet size. It worked out very well for the "hippo birthday 2 ewe" card since I could put all of my elements along the front. While of course very cute for kids, I think many adults would get a laugh out of this "punny" card on their special day!
