Under the Moon

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

It’s the lazy days of summer and I’m dreaming about the beach, how about you? I have always loved the water and watching the waves roll in. Lake Michigan was a great place to go in the summer as a teen as it was always cooler on the water. The Under the Moon stamp set (163531) makes me think of those lazy summer nights with my friends.

Check out these lovely cards using this stamp set. The first card uses some simple heat embossing with our Metallic Wow! Embossing Powders (165678) to create a back drop of stars.

The Layering Leaves stamp set (161277) has a perfect image for this and the Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (162011) adds another pop of gold. Recognize the sentiment? It’s from our Unbounded Love Stamp set (163378), since this is an image only set you can choose your favorite sentiment set to go with it! And I hope you can see it but the moon has been cut out with our Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) that have a lovely stitched edging to highlight it.

This next card has a tropical feel to it since it uses our In Color, Summer Splash and the Perennial Postage Dies (162607).

Don’t you love the little dolphins?

Same stamp set, very different looks and feel. It’s one of the things I love about stamping – so easy to change things up with just a bit of color!

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Thoughtful Expressions

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Love hummingbirds? I started to enjoy them about the time we started camping in the mountains years ago as they weren’t something I saw often growing up. My mother in law had a feeder on her porch and we’d sit on the swing watching them. I was amazed at just how close they would come to us. As we moved into our new home, I made sure to have one up in front of my dining room window so I could enjoy them. So when I saw the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set (1628915)

It was one I thought would make some beautiful cards and it includes some sentiments that aren’t typical ones we find in sets. So today’s card uses this wonderful little hummingbird image to create a card I’m afraid we need more often than we’d like.

This card uses a watercolor wash for the hummingbird and then a layer of VersaMark Pad (102283/102193) and clear embossing powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679) to really make the little guy pop and give him depth.

The Thoughtful Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper (163317) adds a bit more shine to the project and a lovely shimmer and the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) have been used to cut out both the paper and sentiment panels.

So what do you think? Can you see creating those cards you need using this stamp set like I can?

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Adventurous Sky

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

The thrill of the open skies and freedom to fly. The biplane reminds me of the movies from WWI and Snoopy. Yes Snoopy, the Flying Ace, sitting on his roof with his scarf flying behind him battling the Red Baron.

The Take to the Sky Suite of Products (163832) is filled with wonderful images and sentiments perfect for those men in our lives and ladies too who love the adventures of the sky.

This Suite includes the Adventurous Sky Bundle (163447) that is currently part of our Bundle Sale that ends on Sunday, June 30th.

Check out these cards that were created with the Suite. This first card uses one of the tags from the Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (163436) and a bit of the plane pattern paper.

A bit of stamping using the industrial stamp image has been done on the Smoky Slate panel using Smoky Slate Classic Ink for a tone on tone look that is subtle. The tag has been layered onto a piece of Copper Clay Card stock and Paper Snips have been used to copy the angle of the tag. A bit of our Pebble Path 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637) has been used on the tag and adds some texture to the card.

These next two cards step it up with some fun folds. This first card uses the Center Panel Pop Out Fun Fold.

with just a couple of score lines you’ve got a great card that will stand up.

The Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (163436) adds a quick and easy background to this card. The Perennial Postage Dies (162607) have been used to cut out the sentiment and the fun little Industrial Trinkets (163450) add some shine and texture to the project. Add a quick signature panel to the back and your set to send!

And finally a card using not only a fun fold called the Twisted Fold, but also a simple technique!

This card uses simple stamping and the plane and clouds stamped in Boho Blue as it’s focal point that has been layered on our Stylish Shapes Dies (159183). The plane has one of those fun Industrial Trinkets (163450) for the center of it’s propeller. The card base has been dry embossed using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder (160580) and a bit of

packing tape was applied over the top of the two panels giving it a metallic shine. Such a quick and easy technique that definitely gives this fun fold a wow factor.

So what do you think? Are you liking the Take to the Sky Suite of Products? If so did you know right now during our Bundle Sale you can get this Bundle for an additional 10% off, making a total savings of 20%!

But you’ll want to make sure to get this bundle now before the sale ends on Sunday, June 30th or while supplies last.

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Simply Zinnias

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

The Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection (Online Exclusive 163485) is one of our Suites that can only be found in my Online Store as it isn’t part of our printed catalogs. And this suite doesn’t disappoint with it’s lovely accessories and images.

Today’s cards all use products found in the Suite.

This first card uses the Countryside Corner Dies (161471) and Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) to create layers and interest. While the Pecan Pie 3/8″ Center Stripe Ribbon (Online Exclusive 162744) and Adhesive Backed Shinny Sequins (Online Exclusive 133782) adds some texture.

While this next card uses the Simply Zinnias Bundle (Online Exclusive 163480).

And the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 163469) is used a a lovely pop of color while the Zinnias 3D Embossing Folder (Online Exclusive 163337) adds some wonderful texture to the Petal Pink card base.

This next card uses that same Zinnias 3D Embossing Folder (Online Exclusive 163337) to emboss a piece of Lemon Lolly Designer Series Paper.

Bold and Bright this Suite of products is sure to please.

And did you know that the Simply Zinnias Bundle (Online Exclusive 163480) is part of our Bundle Sale? Right now thru the end of June you can SAVE on all our Stamp & Die Bundles.

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Latte Love Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

I don’t normally post on a Saturday, but since I didn’t get to share my tutorial with you yesterday using a favorite bundle of mine, Latte Love Bundle (Online Exclusive 163461). So here we go.

This card not only serves as a lovely little thank you card but also a gift card holder. Perfect for that coffee gift card or another type for a coffee lover. This gift card holder uses the products found in the Latte Love Suite (Online Exclusive 163466)

that includes the Latte Love Bundle (Online Exclusive 163461) that is part of the Bundle Sale, so you’ll get 20% off when you purchase it during June. Making it a great time to get yours and start creating.

This card uses our Stampin’ Blends to color the cup and the swish of color below it grounding it. A big gold image that is quick and easy for coloring. The pocket on the inside panel makes it easy to slip in a gift card.

Don’t want a gift card to be included and just make a card – that’s easy simply adhere the bottom panel down fully. Check out my Tutorials below. As always my PDF includes the measurements, supply list and even the link to the video.

Latte Love Gift Card Holder Tutorial PDF

And if you’ve been following along with my Card Sketches here is a PDF for this one that you can add to your ring.

Card Sketch #10 PDF

Simply create your sample Sketch using the measurements on the PDF; add colors or measurements to the back and you’ll be ready to create!

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Charming Duck Pond Screen Fold Card and more

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s cards using the products found in the Lily Pond Lane Suite Collection (163354)

This collection is filled with a wonderful stamp set, dies, paper and even a fun embellishment. And the images in the paper are just lovely.

When I was a little girl I had 2 pet mallards that my dad got for me at the 7 Mile Fair, they were so pretty with their iridescent tail feathers and I raised them from little ducklings along with our 100 chicks. This Suite reminds me of those ducklings.

The first card that I’m sharing with you today highlights that paper and the Charming Duck Pond Dies (163349) that will cut the images out of the Lily Pond Designer Series Paper (163342). The card is a fun fold called a Screen Fold, or Folding Screen Card. Kind of like the room dividers that I saw when I was younger.

Can you seen it? This card folds in half to slide into the envelope and gives you 4 or 8 panels depending on what you would like.

This first side uses the all occasions sentiment found in the set, and the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) have been used to cut it and pop it up. The sweet little duck on the right has been cut from the Lily Pond Designer Series Paper (163342). Don’t you love the Pretty in Pink 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163784) and the fun Adhesive Backed Dappled Dots (163353). The other side

has some more of the lovely Designer Series Paper and a bit of more stamping done in Gray Granite. The little duck has been colored this time with our Stampin’ Blends to match the Designer Series Paper. And while this next card uses those same little Adhesive Backed Dappled Dots (163353) and Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) it has a complexly different feel.

This time the background uses an embossing folder, the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder (162935) a bit of Basic Beige ink has been placed on the folder before running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss to create a tone on tone effect. The Balmy Blue has been used for the sentiment and matt layers and then again in the male duck giving it a softer feel.

Aren’t they both great cards? While they use the same Suite products they “feel” so different. Which one do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know.

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Loads of Fun Card Tutorial

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

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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Soft & Sweet Sale-a-bration Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen it? The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper from our Sale-a-bration selection? If you love soft and lovely colors that make you think spring, you’re going to want to stock up on this paper!

And the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162977) has wonderful little birds on one side too, with a more neutral or floral pattern on the back. Team it up with your favorite sentiment set that you need for the occasion and you’ll be set to create all kinds of products. I can’t wait to use the little flowers for Easter projects.

Check out these cards using this wonderful Designer Series Paper. This first card uses a 2 3/8″ Circle Punch (161354) to capture this little image

of the sweet little bird. I love the soft look of the Basic White background that has been embossed using the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder (161473). A layer of Vellum Cardstock (101856) and vegetation from the Delicate Forest Dies (162679) done in Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam pull the colors out of the Designer Series Paper onto the card front. And of course a bit of Gold & Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack (Online Exclusive 161633) adds a bit of shine. And how about this next card that uses the same sheet of images along with two more patterns to create this lovely card?

I just love the way the paper works together pulling out the colors from the floral sheet. And for this card the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set (162882) has been punched out with it’s coordinating punch. (Remember if one of our items in a bundle is on back order you can order the items individually for now.). A bit of our Linen Thread (104199) adds some texture. And speaking of texture, you’re going to love our 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637) used for this next card.

Simple strips of 1″ Designer Series Paper create the background for this lovely sentiment from the Go To Greetings Stamp set (158763) that has been cut out using our Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) and layered on our Boho Blue. This card is a wonderful way to use scraps up.

Like the paper as much as I do? If so you’ll want to get yours before Sale-a-bration ends or it’s gone.

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Doggone Friendly

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love dogs? I know I do. I can’t remember a time that a dog wasn’t apart of our family someone we loved. From my first little pup at age 4 to our two current little babies, dogs hold a special place in my heart. So when I saw the Doggone Friendly Stamp (162729) I knew it would be part of my shopping list.

Today I’m going to share some fun cards from my swap that use this stamp in different ways. I like the fact that this stamp has it all and we can highlight one or all of our sweet faces! This first card does just that.

The card front was stamped in Pebbled Path and then circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) was used to cut out the image desired. The pup has been colored and highlighted and then layered onto a larger circle of Misty Moonlight. This layered shape covers the hole that was created. And how about this next card that uses a quick pop of color on their bandanas with our Stampin’ Blends to draw your eye?

The sentiment has been stamped in the fun Tahitian Tide and punched out and layered with the Double Oval Punch (154242) and a bit of shine has been added with the Tahitian Tide 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159197).

And this last card is a fun fold

It uses not only the stamp set but our More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749), Natural 1/4″ Wavy Trim (161517), and Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (161503) to create tons of texture. Open it and you’ve got two additional panels with those adorable little faces.

This stamped image was stamped Pecan Pie once and then cut into three sections at 1 1/2″, 2 1/8″ to decorate the panels. So simple but it packs a wow in shades of brown.

Three cards, three totally different looks! It’s one of my favorite things about paper crafting, while we start with the same supplies we can create a project that is our.

On a personal note I thought I’d share a quick pic of my pups. Kona and Hana who are now 21 weeks old and just got their first grooming.

We named them after two towns we were able to visit on vacation recently. They are such sweet little faces, don’t you think? Why not leave me a comment and tell me what kind of pup you have?

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Construction Zone Gate Fold Tutorial

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Stamp with Jini

It’s Friday and that means another tutorial, so today it is a quick and easy fun fold called the Gate Fold.

Open the two sides just like a gate and you’ll have a lovely little spot to put your sentiment and signature panel. I just love this set with it’s bold images that are so easy to color, and with my guys it works perfectly for all kinds of projects too!

As you can see from the set, there are all kinds of occasions you can use this stamp set for. I’ve shared several tutorials with you over the last few months using this set and today here is another one for you that is bright and cheerful with it’s bold stripes found in our Regals Designer Series Paper (161642).