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Loads of Fun Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses one of my favorite sets, as it holds a special meaning for myself and my son.

When my son Johnathan was a toddler he was fascinated by all the heavy equipment that we would pass by as we went places, so I learned all the names and the differences as he grew up. Let me tell you it wasn’t easy keeping up with him as he knew them all. LOL.

So today I’m going to share another card with you that I created using this Construction Zone stamp set (161582) and our Regals Collection Designer Series Paper (retiring 161642).

I’ve shared several tutorials over the months with you since I really enjoy this little set. I really hate to see it retire as it is always harder to find masculine sets for out little builders.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you

along with my PDF that includes a complete supply list and measurements so you can create this card too!

Loads of Fun Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And if you’d like to see my other tutorials simply search for Construction Zone using the magnifying glass here on my blog.

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Sea Turtle Card Tutorial

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It’s another full week of video tutorials! And since spring is in the air and that means spring break for many of us and warmer weather, which of course makes me think of the pool or ocean time I hope to get. On one of our last family vacation we continued to hunt for sea turtles that were suppose to dot the beach. Turtles of all kinds have been a favorite of mine since I had that small palm tree in my pets plastic dish. Remember those? Or am I dating myself? Any how when I saw the Sea Turtle stamp set it made me think of those trips looking for sea turtles and the excitement of when we found them.

So today I’m going to share a card using the Sea Turtles stamp set (160500) with you and another sketch. This sketch happens to be a favorite of mine that I’ve used over and over again. Not only do I have a sketch to share with you but I also have a video and PDF tutorial for you too. So why not take a look?

Cute, right?

Today’s sketch is #8 of my sketches and if you’d like to make one too you so you have this handy tool to design with you can check out the PDF below.

Sketch #8 PDF (updated 5/4/2024)

Here is my video tutorial for you and my PDF with the complete supply list along with measurements and You Tube link. Print it out and you’ll have everything in one place to create when you’re ready.

Sea Turtle Card Tutorial PDF

So what do you think? Like the sketch and this card? Why not stop by my Online store and check out the products that I’ve used to create this card and others on our Last Chance List?

We only have a week left to get those items on your shopping list that are retiring on April 30th.

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Inked & Tiled Monochromatic One Sheet Wonder Cards

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Today I’m going to share with you how to make 3 cards from one sheet of 6×6 Designer Series Paper – Or a what’s called a One Sheet Wonder. I love these kinds of projects that make cards so easy and monochromatic cards are great for building your stamping collection.

This is also a great way to make multiple cards quickly using the Designer Series Paper you love – and since they all coordinate it’s a great gift for someone too! Simply place them in a fun box or wrap them up in a bit of ribbon. Voila!

The Inked Botanicals Suite Collection (retiring 161172) is retiring soon so whether you get the stamps, paper, or the entire suite you’ll want to be sure to get these products before they are gone!

These cards are made with my One Sheet Wonder Template #3. Here is a quick video tutorial on how to cut the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper (161157) for the cards to get you started.

And of course, videos for each card with a PDF so you can make them too –

Inked & Tiled Monochromatic One Sheet Wonder Card Class (Template #3) PDF

Enjoy!

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Masterfully Made Birthday Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses one of my favorite stamp sets, Go To Greetings Stamp set (retiring 158763). This stamp set has some great all occasions sentiments in different sizes making it a great one to have on hand.

I’ve teamed it up with our Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper (Retiring 161192) with it’s wonderful bold images and textures.

I’m sad to see it will be gone soon since it is on the Last Chance List and only available while supplies last or the end of April. If you haven’t already you’ll want to check out the list in my Online Store.

I’ve created a quick video tutorial for you along with the PDF including the complete supply list, measurements, and more!

Masterfully Made Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card tutorial with you.

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Latte Love Card Tutorial

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A good morning always starts with a cup of coffee and so when I saw the Latte Love Suite (Online Exclusive 163466) I knew it was one that I would enjoy creating with.

The Suite is filled with wonderful coffee feeling colors and images. And the fun set of dies not only cut out stamped images but also images from the A Little Latte Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 163453). And of course don’t forget if something in the suite is on backorder and it isn’t available right now, you can still get the other items and get the 10% discount on the Bundle.

Today’s card uses the same Sketch that I shared with you yesterday for the Cutest Cow Tutorial

and while it uses the same Sketch you can see just how different it looks.

This card uses the lovely A Little Latte Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 163453) and pulls out the Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon from the patterns. A change up in the Circle Punches adds another layer of color that highlights the sentiment.

Want to see how I created this card? I’ve got a video and PDF for you today.

Latte Love Card Tutorial PDF

So what do you think? Can you see the possibilities of using my Sketches as a tool for creating your cards? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think?

Enjoy!

And stop back by tomorrow when I will share another card tutorial with you – yes, it’s a full week of tutorials!

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Cutest Cows Tutorial

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Today’s card uses one of our fun bundles from the Mini Catalog, the Cutest Cows Bundle (162897).

This card is fun and cheerful with it’s cheerful polka dot pattern from the Neutrals Collection Designer Series Paper (retiring 161641).

Here is a quick video tutorial for you and PDF with the supply list so you can make one too.

Cutest Cow Card Tutorial PDF

My card today also uses a sketch. You might be wondering what a sketch is. If you haven’t seen sketches yet, they are a basic design or layout for a card and you’ll be seeing some in our NEW 2024 Annual Catalog on page 22 and throughout the catalog.

Today’s sketch is a quick and easy one that uses punches, but the basic layout is versatile enough that you could swap out the punch for a die, etc – the options are endless with sketches. The sketch is simply to inspire you!

I’ve been sharing these with my Team and thought you’d enjoy them too so I’ll be sharing my sketches with you periodically and will include a PDF with the measurements so that you can create your own sketch to use as a tool. This PDF will allow you to create the sketch, full size, using card stock as a reference tool. You can put in in a “recipe” box or punch a hole in the corner and put them on a ring so you can flip through them. Or if you prefer print the PDF for a note book. The choice is yours! So why not try my sketch out today?

Sketch #5 (printable) PDF

Enjoy. And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card tutorial with you!

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Enjoy the Rhythm Gate Fold Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses a fun fold called the Gate Fold it also uses one of my favorite stamp sets, the Enjoy the Rhythm Stamp set (retiring 160361) that is retiring and only available while supplies last.

This set is perfect for all ages and music lovers with it’s fun all occasion sentiments and images.

I’ve used a classic color combo that has a retro feel to it, Coastal Cabana & Poppy Parade. Stampin’ Blends make the coloring easy and give a bold look too.

And of course of Brights Collection Designer Series Paper (retiring 161643) gives you 4 fun patterns to choose from in all 10 colors, making it wonderful for creating multiple projects and building your supplies.

I’ve got a video and PDF tutorial for you so you can create the card too.

Enjoy the Rhythm Gate Fold Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Let’s Say Goodbye with a Construction Zone Birthday Card Tutorial

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Today’s tutorial uses one of my favorite stamp sets from the Annual Catalog and it’s on the Last Chance List so it’s only available while supplies last. You’ll love it for you’re little builder.

The Construction Zone stamp set (161582) stamp set is great for all ages too. I love the way this bright colorful card turned out.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you showing you how I created this card

along with the PDF

Construction Zone Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Hello There Latte Love Card Tutorial

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It’s another card tutorial and today’s card is one that I swapped at one stage using the A Little Latte Suite Collection (Online Exclusive 163466). After all is you love coffee you’ll want to be sure to check out this fun coffee themed suite of products.

This card uses strips of the A Little Latte Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 163453) to create a back drop for the sentiment that has been punched out with the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set (162882).

The fun little Adhesive Backed Swirled Dots (163465) add a bit of color and texture to the sentiment panel. If you can’t see the little swirl on the dots I think you’ll find it lovely.

Want to see how I created this card? Here is a quick tutorial for you and a PDF

Hello There Latte Love Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! I’ll be sharing some of my photos from OnStage in the upcoming days so be sure to stop back by to check it out.

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Latte Love Treat Holder

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Today’s little treat holder is one that I created for my #OnStage Houston event. I couldn’t resist after finding the Ghirardelli Macchiato Chocolates. It’s like a little taste of espresso on the go. Yum!

The NEW A Little Latte Suite Collection (Online Exclusive 163466) is a coffee lovers dream, as this Suite is filled with wonderful images, dies, and textures for creating. But because it is an Online Exclusive you’ll only find it in my Online Store rather than a catalog.

Want to see how I made this quick little treat for my stamping friends? Check out my video tutorial

And here is a pdf for your convivence too, it contains a complete supply list, measurements, step by step instructions and the video link. Giving you everything in one place!

Latte Love Treat Holder PDF

Enjoy! I think I’m off to grab a cup of coffee lol with my sister. And you’ll want to be sure to watch for my card tutorial using this Online Exclusive tomorrow.

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