Always in My Heart - Valentine Card

Welcome to my blog today!  I hope your ready to start thinking about Valentine's day cards!  This card is one of my favorites as I love to color it helps me to be calm and peaceful!  So used products from the Love You Always Suite by Stampin Up® There are two different bundles in this suite and for this card I used the Always in My Heart Bundle!  

The Designer Series Paper that you see is actually black and white and I used Stampin Blends to color it and look how beautiful it looks colored in!

I've also seen several cards done in the Black and White and those come out beautiful as well. 

You will find the instructions and supply list below!

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Cut and Card Base - (DSP - Designer Series Paper)

Card Base - Rococo Rose - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Layer 1 - Basic Black - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4

Layer 2 - True Love DSP - 3 x 4

Layer 3 - Basic Black - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4

Layer 4 - White - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4

Layer 5 - White - 2 1/4 x 3 1/2

Layer 6 - Basic Black - 4 x 5 1/4

Layer 7 - White - 3 3/4 x 5

Step by Step Instructions:

1. Layer 1 - Adhere to the card front centering.
2. Layer 2 - Using Rococo Rose, Highland Heather, Mossy Meadow and Old Olive Stampin Blends color in the flowers and leaves as shown. 
3. - Wrap ribbon around sheet about 1/2" from bottom edge.  Then adhere to Layer 1.
4. Layer 3 - Adhere to card front in the top left corner about 1/8" from top and left edges.
5. Layer 4 - Using Rococo Rose ink stamp the image.  
6. - Then Using the Layering Squares Dies cut out with a scalloped edge.  
7. - Adhere to Layer 3 as shown.
8. Layer 5 - Stamp the detailed small flower image three times in Black Memento Ink.  Then use the solid flower image and stamp over the detailed image one in each of the following colors - Blushing Bride, Highland Heather and Rococo Rose. 
9. - Then stamp three of the small detailed leaves in Black Memento ink.  Then use the solid leaf image and stamp 1 in Old Olive ,1 in Mossy Meadow and 1 in Pear Pizzaz. 
10. -  Using the Floral Heart Dies cut out the flowers and leaves.
11. - Adhere the leaves behind the ribbon on Layer 2 as shown.  Then adhere the flowers onto the ribbon. Add the Matte Black Dots to the center of each flower. 
12. Layer 6 - Adhere to the inside of the card.
13. Layer 7 - Stamp the sentiment in Black Memento Ink as shown.  Then stamp the Detailed flower image in the lower right hand corner then use the solid image to stamp in the color.  One in Rococo Rose, Blushing Bride and Highland Heather. 
14. - Adhere to Layer 7 on the inside of the card!

Please leave me a comment below and let me know what you think of this card!

Supply list -  If you need any of the supplies just click on the picture below!

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Pearlized "Friends are Like Seashells"

 Living in the desert I love anything to do with the sea!  Spending time by the ocean is a real treat for me!  When my Grandson was younger he and I use to watch National Geographic and one of our favorite weeks was shark week.  We both loved learning about all the creatures in the sea!  So when I saw the Friends are Like Seashells stamp set by Stampin Up® it was on my wish list!  This set comes in the Sand and Sea Suite which includes dies, embossing folder, Designer Series Paper, Opal Round Embellishments and a specialty Pearlescent Paper.

I love Pearlescent anything and I as was looking at our Demo site for Stampin UP® one of the Demo's "Linda Heller" showed a way to make any cardstock Pearlescent.  She just so happen to be working with the Seashells Embossing folder.  I love it so had to use this technique to make a card.  Hope you like the end result.

Here are the instructions:

Cuts and Card Base - 

Card Base - Sahara Sand - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Layer 1 - Mint Macaron - 4 x 5 1/4

Layer 2 - Pearlescent Specialty Paper - 2 x 4

Layer 3 - Very Vanilla - 2 x 3

Layer 4 - Very Vanilla - 4 x 5 1/4

Instructions:

1. Layer 1 - Using Frost White Shimmer paint and a Blending Brush, blend the Shimmer paint over the entire service of the sheet.  Set aside to dry.
2. - Once it is dry then run through the Seashells 3D embossing folder.
3. - Wrap the Linen thread around a couple of time and tie a knot. (I placed it about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom edge)
4. - Adhere to the front of the card base.
5. Layer 2 - Using Sahara Sand ink stamp a sea dollar, 3 small clam shells and a star fish.  You will want to set aside until the ink has a little time to dry before cutting out the images.
6. - Then using the Seaside Seashells dies run through the die cutting machine.
7. - Using Multipurpose Liquid glue adhere the dies to the card front as shown.
8. Layer 3 - Using Sahara Sand ink stamp the sentiment.
9. - Then using the speckled stamp image stamp around the edges as shown.
10. - Using the Detailed Trio Punch round the corners. 
11. - Apply Stampin Dimensionals to the back of the Sentiment Label and adhere it to the card front straddling the Linen Thread. 
12. Layer 4 - Using Mint Macaron ink stamp the shell image in the lower right hand corner full strength then 2nd generation and 3rd generation stamp two more shells as shown. 
13. - Stamp the sentiment in Sahara Sand ink as shown.
14. - Adhere to the inside of the card.
15. To finish card front add the Opal Rounds as shown. 

Hope you enjoy this card and try the Pearlescent technique on some different colors of cardstock.  It will get your creative juices going and who knows what you will create!

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I love hearing from anyone who visits my blog so please take a minute and leave me comment and let me know what you think of this card!  Especially leave me a comment if you try it out!

Below you will find a list of supplies I used to make this card.  If you find you need anything on the list just click on any of the pictures and you will be directed to my store.

I would love to be your Stampin Up® demonstrator if you don't already have someone you are working with.

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Flowering Cactus Product Medley by Stampin Up - Building a Cactus Garden

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I live in the southwest so I love any stamp set that includes cactus!  I was so excited when I saw the new Flowering Cactus Product Medley by Stampin Up®  Not only does it have the stamp set but it includes matching dies, Designer Series Paper, linen thread and die cut felt sheets.  Just add some ink and you are ready to create some fun and beautiful cards!

One of the neat things about this Product Medley is that the Dies actually fit one of the Designer Series Paper.  That is what I used for this card.  It makes putting the card together really fast and easy.  I did cut out several images ahead of time so that when I was ready all I had to do was build my little cactus garden.

Below is video link for this card and one other that I did with this Medley.  You will also find step by step instructions below!

https://www.facebook.com/StampinJulieBrown/videos/223027589292428

Cuts and Card Base - (DSP = Designer Series Paper)

Card Base - Highland Heather - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Layer 1 - Flowering Cactus DSP - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 

Layer 2 - White - 2 1/2 x 4 1/4

Layer 3 - Mossy Meadow - (2) 1/2 x 4 1/4 

Layer 4 - Flowering Cactus DSP - sheet with matching images for dies

Layer 5 - Mint Macaron - Scrap

Layer 6 - White - 4 x 5 1/4

Instructions:

1. Layer 1 - Adhere to card front.
2. Layer 2 - Adhere onto Layer 1 centering top to bottom.   Using Black Memento ink stamp sentiment just off center to the left. 
3. Layer 3 - Adhere onto Layer 1 one flush to the top of Layer 2 and one flush to the bottom of Layer 2.
4. Layer 4 - Using the Flowering Cactus Dies cut out the entire page of images.   
5. Layer 5 - Using the Flowering Cactus Dies cut out a Cactus. Then build your Cactus Garden onto Layer 2 as shown.  I did pop up a three of the smaller flower cactus.
6. Layer 6 - Adhere one of the Highland Heather flower cactus dies in the lower right hand corner hanging some of it off.  Then trim to fit corner.  Then using Black Memento ink stamp sentiment onto center of sheet. 
7. Adhere to the inside of the card!

I hope you enjoyed this card!  It was a lot of fun to create!  Another thought is that this Product Medley would go really well with the Simply Succulents bundle!  Don't forget to add your email to the follow me section to the right and you will be notified each time I post a new card to this blog!  Please leave me a comment below and let me know what you think!

Supplies used:  (To order just click on any of the pictures)

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Demonstrator Training Program Blog Hop January 2021 - Sweet Ice Cream Shaker Card!

Welcome to my Blog and the Demonstrator Training Blog Hop!  Your going to love this!  You will get to see creations from Stampin Up® demonstrators from all over the world!  How exciting is this!  If you've never done one of these before the way it works it that once you read this Blog at the bottom you will see a list of names.  Just click on the name after mine (or if my name is last then click on the first name on the list) and you will be taken to the next Blog with another beautiful card to view!  Follow that step each time and eventually you will be back on my name!  Have fun and enjoy all the creative card making designs!

For my card I used the Ice Cream Corner Suite!  This includes the Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set, Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch, Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper and the Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles all by Stampin Up®. 

 The suite also includes some beautiful Blackberry Bliss striped ribbon but I did not use it on this design.  

Just follow the instructions below to make this fun shaker card!

Cut & Card Base: (DSP = Designer Series Paper)

Card Base: Cinnamon Cider - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Layer 1 - Pool Party - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8

Layer 2 - Ice Cream Corner DSP - 4 x 5 1/4

Layer 3 - Pool Party - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4

Layer 4 - Window Sheet - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4

Layer 5 - Whisper White - 2 x 5

Layer 6 - Whisper White - 4 x 5 1/4 

Instructions:

Layer 1 - Adhere to card front.

Layer 2 - Adhere to Layer 1 on card front.

Layer 3 - Using the Rectangle Stitched Dies cut out a window from the center.

• Using Blackberry Bliss ink stamp the sentiment "With Sprinkles On Top" on the bottom sections of the frame.

Layer 4 - Adhere to the backside of Layer 3.  Then apply Foam Adhesive Stripes close to the window                   frame cut out. (Note: I  put two strips side by side on each side, one to the inside and one to                     the outside of the frame.)

Layer 4 cont'd - Place the Ice Cream Sprinkles onto Layer 2 piling them in the middle then adhere                                    the frame to the card front as shown keeping the sprinkles in the middle. 

Layer 5 - Stamp three of the Ice Cream images one in each of the following colors:  

• Black Berry Bliss, Old Olive and Petal Pink. Then stamp sprinkles onto the ice cream using Blackberry Bliss ink. 
• Also using Black Berry Bliss ink stamp the sentiment. 
•  Fussy cut around the sentiment. Adhere to the Window sheet as shown. 
•  Cut out the Ice Creams with Ice Cream Builder Punch then adhere to the frame as shown. 

Card front - Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, glue some of the sprinkles around the frame as shown. 

Layer 6 - In the lower right hand corner stamp three Ice Cream images.  I used Pool Party,                                      Blackberry Bliss and Petal Pink ink. 

• Stamp Sprinkles onto Ice Cream Images using Blackberry Bliss ink.
• Then stamp sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink
• Adhere to the inside of the card.

I hope you enjoyed my card!  It was a lot of fun to create!  Plus who doesn't love a shaker card?  Ok, now you are ready to start hopping!  Just click on the name below mine on the list below or if my name is last then click on the first name on the list! 

I have included a list of supplies I used to make this card!  You will find it after the list of names for the Blog Hop!  If you wish to order supplies just click on any of those pictures and you will be redirected to my online store!

Happy Hopping!

 

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