This is one of those cards that you take a little something from this and a little something from that and create a fun card. I had a purpose in mind when I created this card, to send out to my paper share participants. I always include a card using one of the designer series papers. This time I used the Abstract Beauty designer series paper, which is a new size 4" x 6". This pack is so pretty!

One thing I like about this paper pack is all of the really neat designs. They are very colorful and just plain fun! I love the colors on this paper. There are so many that I had a hard time trying to pick out what color I wanted to use with it. I ended up with Blushing Bride and Black.

Did you notice the fun hexagon shapes? I used the Beautiful Shapes dies to cut them out. I was so excited to see the dies in the Stampin' Up! mini catalog. I didn't have any hexagon dies and my first thought was they would be great for sentiments. 

Here is a tip for you on how I got my hexagon frames so straight. 

I lined them up on my Silicone Craft Sheet (that way I knew that wouldn't slide) and added Post-It Note tape to just the dies first. Then I placed it on my paper and cut it with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. If you need to cut more than one, make sure you take the paper of carefully, leaving the tape on the dies. 

For the thanks on each of the cards I used the Amazing Thanks dies. To make the gold thanks adhere to the background piece easier I used the adhesive sheets from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog. Most of the other products came from the new Stampin' Up! mini catalog.

To decorate the envelope this time, I put it on the same design of paper so it would coordinate with the card. 

Here is a picture of all four of them. Which one is your favorite?

I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to stop by. I hope you are having a great week.

Happy Stampin! 

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

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Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153079]

$8.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]

$7.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155780]

$7.00

Amazing Thanks Dies (English)

[157816]

$27.00

Beautiful Shapes Dies

[158046]

$29.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$10.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

This week for my Fall Friday project, I have a card that I made using two different techniques. The first technique I used was the spotlight technique. For this technique you only color the stamped image that is on the top piece of the white cardstock.

To do this technique, you first put the small piece of white cardstock on top of the larger piece using repositionable tape (or you can use Stampin' Seal and rub it on your pants a couple of times so it picks up the lint from them so it is less sticky). I then used Memento ink to stamp the images and colored them in using Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Soft Suede Stampin' Blends. You can see around the edges that the images didn't stamp perfectly and that is alright. I will be adding a piece of black cardstock as a mat to the small piece of white cardstock that will cover it up. 

The second technique I used was the masking technique. I needed to use this technique so I could add the leaves to my sunflowers. The first thing you need to do is cut out the shape of the image you need to cover up. I was so happy when I realized that in the Sunflowers dies, there was a die that cut perfectly around the sunflower. You need to use copy paper to cut out the image as cardstock is too thick and that will cause you not to get a nice image around the edges.  

You will want to use the repositionable tape again, so you can remove the cutout when you are done stamping. I colored the leaves using the Old Olive Stampin' Blends. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Black

• cut at 4 1/4" x 11" score at 5 1/2"
• cut at 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"

Basic White

• cut at 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

I stamped the sunflower on the inside of the card and on the envelope. 

Have you tried either the spotlight or masking technique? I hope my project today gives you inspiration to go and try them for the first time, or use them on your next project if you already know how to create with them. 

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a fantastic Friday and weekend. 

Sending lots of love and hugs to everyone!

Happy Stampin!

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Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152517]

$24.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Sunflowers Dies

[152704]

$33.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Welcome to our NEW AT SU! Blog hop! I love being a part of this wonderful blog hop with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world.  Each month we share different crafting ideas with all of you! This month we are highlighting products from the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog.

When I started thinking about what project I wanted to make this month, I remembered I had this strip of paper left from the Beauty of the Earth designer series pack. I looked through the holiday catalog to see what stamp set/dies could I use to make a card with it. I turn the page to the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set and knew that I wanted to use that set. 

I love this set, but it didn't have a sentiment. So, I turned the page and there was another beautiful stamp set, Pretty Pumpkins. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Early Espresso

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Misty Moonlight

• cut at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic White

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• scraps for leaves

Beauty Of The Earth Designer Series Paper

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

I stamped the leaves with Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Merry Merlot and the sentiment was stamped with Early Espresso inks. I cut out the leaves with the Intricate Leaves dies and popped them up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I stamped three leaves in the inside of the card and stamped the yellow leave on the front of my envelope. 

To finish off the card, I used the Gilded Gems and tied a bow with Linen Thread from the annual catalog.

To see another beautiful project, please click the Next button to go to Linda Moore's blog.

The following talented people are participating in our blog hop.  Check out all their beautiful projects they created to share with all of you.

Joni in the Spotlight Stamping: Welcoming Woods

Creative Juice by Loni: Nuts About Squirrels

Tricia’s Stamping Creations: Arctic Bears

Sugar & Scraps: Penguin Place

Stamping the Cape: Clever Cats

Dekijkkast: Merriest Moments

Stampin’ Scrapper: Pretty Pumpkins & Gorgeous Leaves - You Are Here!

Moore Fun Stamping: Sparkle of the Season

The Flying Stamper: Peaceful Deer

Stamping Flair: Delivering Cheer

Stamping With the Copper Cropper: Sweet Stockings

24/7 Inkspiration: Whimsy & Wonder

Don’t forget to scroll back up and keep hoppin’ with us! 

Thank you for stopping by today!  If you could leave a comment on this project, I would love to know what you think about it.

Sending lots of love and hugs to each of you!

Happy Stampin

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Gorgeous Leaves Bundle

[158609]

$44.00

Gorgeous Leaves Cling Stamp Set

[153365]

$21.00

Pretty Pumpkins Cling Stamp Set

[156472]

$22.00

Intricate Leaves Dies

[153566]

$28.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

[147112]

$7.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155841]

$11.50

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Oh My Goodness! Look how cute these penguins are! I am absolutely in love with the Penguin Place stamp set and coordinating punch, Penguin Builder, in the Stampin' Up! 2021 holiday catalog. I am also excited that you can get both of these as a bundle and save 10%. Yay! When I started designing this card, I knew I wanted to put snowflake paper in the background, but wasn't sure which one to use. There is a pack of designer series paper that coordinates with this set in the August and September Sale-A-Bration brochure with snowflakes, however, this time I wanted a different color scheme.

I decided on the Peaceful Prints designer series paper, which coordinates with the Peaceful Deer bundle in the holiday catalog, that is in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Don't you just love how Stampin' Up! has products that coordinate with so many of their other products? I sure do! You can get this designer series paper for FREE until September 30th, when you purchase $50 or $100 in product. 

For the sentiment I used the Ornate Thanks stamp set and embossed it with the white embossing powder in the annual catalog. The white on top of the black really stands out. 

If you would like to make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Basic Black

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• scraps for the penguins

Basic White

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4" - inside the card
• cut at 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• scraps for the penguins

Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper

• cut at 3" x 5 1/2"

On the inside of the card, I used Real Red ink and the snowflakes stamp in the Penguin Place stamp set. I also added it to the front of my envelope. 

When someone places an order with me, I always send them a thank you card. This card was my thank you card for the month of August and was a big hit. I have heard from several people how much they liked the card. The best compliment is when someone wants to make one of my projects and I have had several ask for the directions. It definitely fills my heart!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by.  I hope you have a fantastic day!

Sending everyone lots of love and hugs.

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

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Penguin Place Bundle (English)

[156789]

$31.50

Penguin Place Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[156410]

$17.00

Penguin Builder Punch

[156452]

$18.00

Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[149471]

$18.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Peaceful Prints 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[156628]

$0.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

This month my In Color Collection color was the beautiful Polished Pink. I love how bright and cheery this color is. I used the Hand Penned Petals bundle, which is the Hand Penned stamp set and Penned Flowers dies, Stampin Blends, 2021-2023 In Color Designer Series Paper and the Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon.  

Did you notice the butterflies on the embossed section on this card? Of course, I had to use it. LOL To color the flowers I used the Polished Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends. First, I stamped the flowers with the Memento ink.  

To make this project you will need the following paper. For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Basic White Thick

• cut at 5 1/2" x 7 1/4 score at 4 1/4"

Polished Pink

• cut at 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Basic White

• cut 2 at 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"

2021-2023 In Color Designer Series Paper

• cut at 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

I am not sure if you can see it in the picture, but I added Wink of Stella to the flowers and leaves to give it a little bling.  

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful Monday and week. 

Sending love and hugs to all of you.

Happy Stampin

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

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Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English)

[155492]

$46.75

Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set

[155070]

$22.00

Penned Flowers Dies

[155557]

$30.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155520]

$9.00

Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155521]

$9.00

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155710]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155641]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155714]

$7.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Meadow Moments Embossing Folders

[153126]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

At the beginning of a new catalog, there are always swaps that I participate in.  This card was made for a swap I did featuring products, we as demonstrators can preorder.  I love that we are able to do that. 

On this card I used the beautiful Pansy Patch stamp set, Pansy Petals designer series paper, Pansy and Layering Circles dies.  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Evening Evergreen

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Pale Papaya

• cut at 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Soft Succulent

• scraps for leaves

White 

• cut at 1/2" x 1 3/4"
• cut at 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• cut at 4" x 5 1/4" for inside the card

Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper

• cut at 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" for circle
• cut at 2" x 5 1/2"

I added Champagne Rhinestones to add a little bit of bling to the card.  

If you would like to know how you can get products early, let me know!  Stampin' Up! is offering a great promotion on the starter kit, which in my opinion, is the best deal in the catalog.  Now instead of $125 in products of your choice, you get $155 for only $99!  Plus you get FREE SHIPPING and FREE business supplies. How awesome is that!  If you have any questions, please let me know!  I would love to have you as a member of my Joyful Butterflies team!

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a great Friday and weekend!

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign. 

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Pansy Patch Bundle (English)

[155674]

$51.25

Pansy Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[154999]

$25.00

Pansy Dies

[155680]

$32.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$7.50

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$8.75

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155668]

$8.75

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155807]

$11.50

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

I needed thank you cards for my customers and wanted to feature some of the retiring products from the Stampin' Up! 2020-2021 annual catalog. I wanted an easy card that I could use the beautiful Ornate Garden specialty designer series paper. 

I used two stamp sets, Good Morning Magnolia for the thanks and the Ornate Style stamp set for the flower.  I used Mint Macaron ink on the Mint Macaron cardstock.  

I also used the Ornate Style stamp set for the inside of the card and the envelope.  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Mint Macaron

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Crushed Curry

• scrap for 1/2" circle

Early Espresso

• cut at 3 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• cut at 1" x 2 1/2"

Terracotta Tile

• cut 3" x 5 1/2"

Basic White

• cut at 3/4" x 2 1/2"
• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

• cut at 3" x 3 3/4"

I stamped the Thanks using Mint Macaron ink and then used the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch to punch out the left hand side.  I adhered it to the designer series paper and trimmed it even with the Early Espresso cardstock. 

This is a great layout for any time of card you need with endless possibilities with changing the designer series paper and cardstock. 

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a fantastic day. 

Sending lots of love and hugs.

Happy Stampin and

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Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set

[149298]

$36.00

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set

[152572]

$21.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$8.75

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150884]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152488]

$15.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Daisy Punch

[143713]

$18.00

Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

[152883]

$23.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Want a sneak peek of Spring?   I have an adorable bundle, the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle,  that has 6 butterfly stamps and 12 dies for 10% off!  You have to love a discount!

Stampin' Up! has released this bundle early from the 2021-2022 annual catalog.  Yay!  They have also added exclusive designer series paper, Butterfly Bijou & Natural Touch, that is only available from now until May 3rd.  I have to say, both of these papers are absolutely gorgeous!  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Bermuda Bay

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Basic Gray

• cut at 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Basic White

• cut at 1 1/4" x 2 3/4"
• cut at 3 3/4" x 5"
• cut at 4" x 5 1/4" inside card

Melon Mambo

• cut at 1 1/4" x 3 3/4"

So Saffron

• cut at 2" x 2 1/2"

Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper

• cut 3 strips at 1 1/4" x 3 3/4"

I used the Happy Thoughts stamp set from the Stampin' Up! 2021 mini catalog for the sentiment and cut it out with the Stitched Rectangle dies.  I added Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon around the card and added a butterfly from the Butterfly Gems to the sentiment.  I also cut out a butterfly from So Saffron cardstock. 

Spring is starting to peek out of the ground here in Ohio.  It was warmer this week, I hope it stays that way.  

Have a great weekend and create something that reminds you of Spring.

Happy Stampin and

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign. 

Shopping List

Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

[155821]

$54.75

Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set

[155092]

$17.00

Brilliant Wings Dies

[155523]

$44.00

Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

[154507]

$21.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121044]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

$8.75

Butterfly Bijou 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156824]

$11.50

Butterfly Gems

[152481]

$6.50

Gray Granite 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon

[152463]

$7.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Can you believe there is only 11 days left of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration!  There are so many beautiful products that you can earn for FREE!  One of them is the gorgeous Flower and Field designer series paper.  I used it on the above thank you cards that I made for my customers who placed orders with me.  

In the above picture you can really see all the gorgeous colors and flowers.  If you think it is pretty on here, wait until you see it in person!  To finish the card I used the Pool Party ribbon and Rhinestones. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Pool Party

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Basic Black

• cut at 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Flirty Flamingo

• cut at 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"

Basic White

• cut at 3/4" x 3"
• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

Flower and Field Designer Series Paper

• cut at 3" x 4 1/4"

For the sentiment I used the Happy Thoughts stamp set in the Stampin' Up! mini catalog.  This is one of my favorite stamp sets in the mini catalog.  It has the best sentiments for the outside and the inside of your cards.  I have been telling everyone that if I could only buy one stamp set out of the catalog, this one would be it. 

Check out all of the beautiful products you can earn for FREE when you place a $50 or $100 order until February 28, 2021 in the  

Sale-A-Bration Brochure

Join me tonight for my Facebook live at 6:30pm EST featuring my Pretty Perennial Class on my Stampin Scrapper Facebook Page.  I will be sharing with you how to make 3 fun and easy cards using the Pretty Perennial bundle.  I hope you can join us!

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a great Wednesday and the rest of your week.

Happy Stampin and 

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

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Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

[154507]

$21.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Flower & Field 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155223]

$0.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[152462]

$6.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Banners Pick A Punch

[153608]

$23.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Every time Stampin' Up! comes out with a new catalog, the swapping of cards begins!  They are so much fun and you get to see so many creative ideas.  If you don't know what a swap is, let me explain.  When you participate in a swap you will make a certain number of the same card (I had to make 13 of the above card).  You send them off to the organizer and then she will send you back different cards (I got 12 back).  This is a great way to get samples of the different products and also get ideas for your own future projects.  I have to say this time the cards were awesome!

On this card I used a layout that I saw my sweet friend, Mary Knabe, share on Facebook.  I love creative fold cards, especially if they are easy.  I used the Ice Cream Corner suite in the new Stampin' Up! 2021 mini catalog.  When I attended the virtual OnStage in November, I won this stamp set.  I couldn't wait to start playing with it.  So, as soon as I was able to order it (being a demonstrator you get to order the products early, Yay!) it was the first thing on my list. 

In the above picture you can see how it folds.  Isn't is cute?  The designer series paper is from the Ice Cream Corner pack.  This suite has a beautiful Blackberry Bliss ribbon, but it was too wide for what I was wanting.   So, I used the Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack.  The ice cream cone was punched out using the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch.  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Blackberry Bliss

• cut at 4 1/4" x 9 1/4" score at 1 7/8" on each end
• cut at 1 3/4" x 4 1/4" (this is the piece you cut off the piece of cardtock above)

Basic White

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

Blushing Bride, Cinnamon Cider, Pool Party, Purple Posy

• scraps for ice cream and cone

Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper

• cut 2 at 1 5/8" x 4" 
• cut at 1 1/2" x 4"

You could use this card for a thank you, thinking of you, birthday, congratulations, etc.  There are so many possibilities with the Ice Cream Corner suite.  I can't wait to start creating more. 

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a fantastic Friday and weekend!

Sending everyone lots of love and hugs. 

Happy Stampin and 

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign. 

Shopping  List

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle

[156244]

$31.50

Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154456]

$17.00

Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch

[154241]

$18.00

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150881]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper

[154567]

$11.50

Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

[154579]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00