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Easy to Make Cards for Summer

5/26/2021

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The weather has finally warmed up around here and it seems that summer is in full swing. (Although I fully expect another cold snap!) The You're a Peach suite is perfect for all sorts of summer cards. Whether you need birthday cards, thank you cards, or just a handmade card to say hello, the Sweet as a Peach stamp set has you covered. So, on y go! Let's get stamping.

a Summer Birthday Card

The warm Pale Papaya and Calypso Coral on this card make it the perfect summer birthday card. I inked the flowers in Pale Papaya and then sponged a little Calypso Coral on the edges with a sponge dauber for a two-tone look. The Pale Papaya & White ribbon is folded and tied with a piece of Linen Thread before being adhered to the card front with a Mini Glue Dot. 
Summer birthday card idea using the Sweet as a Peach stamp set and coordinating You're a Peach patterned paper from Stampin' Up!

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What's the Difference between Water-Based Markers and Alcohol Markers?

5/21/2021

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People often ask me what the difference is between Stampin' Write Markers and Stampin' Blends. The simple answer is that Stampin' Write Markers are water-based markers and Stampin' Blends are alcohol markers, but that doesn't really tell you what you want to know. So, today I'm comparing coloring with these two types of markers.

Plus, I'm hopping with the fabulous Pretty Cards & Papers International Design Team! Be sure to read all the way through my post to the list of designers at the bottom. Then, click through the list and see all of the gorgeous cards they have made. You definitely don't want to miss a thing!

So, on y go! Let's get stamping.
Pretty Cards and Papers International Design Team May Blog Hop with the Pattern Party patterned paper from Stampin' Up!
Handmade card with a butterfly design using the Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. See how they compare with the Stampin' Write water-based markers.

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DIY Pop-Up Gift Card Holder made with patterned paper

5/18/2021

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With graduations and summer weddings right around the corner, there's a good chance you'll be giving someone a gift card, check, or cash soon. This is the perfect little pop-up gift card holder that is quick and easy to make! And, you could tuck cash or a check inside too. So, on y go! Let's get stamping.
Pop-up gift card holder. This easy to make card is the perfect holder for a gift card, cash, or a check. The quick and easy to make fun fold card design is perfect for weddings, graduations, and more!

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Rubber Stamping Technique: Faux Watercolor

5/14/2021

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I love watercoloring and watercolor techniques! The new Watercolor Shapes stamp set is perfect for doing a little faux watercoloring. By using a Stampin' Spritzer to mist a little water onto an inked stamp, you can kick these watercolor images up a notch to get some fabulous watercolor looks! Check out the video on how to do it and then see all the dimensions and supply lists below. On y go! Let's get stamping.
Faux watercoloring rubber stamping technique that is perfect for quick card designs like these using the Quiet Meadow bundle and Watercolor Shapes stamp set from Stampin' Up! Layered on the Hand-Penned patterned paper for a sweet handmade card to say thank you.

Basic cutting dimensions for these watercolor cards

The basic layout is the same for all of these cards. The only dimensions that change are for the stamped layer. I've included those dimensions next to each card sample. 
  • Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Textured layer: 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Basic Black: 4" x 3 3/4"
  • Hand-Penned patterned paper: 3 3/4" x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White for sentiment: 1/2" x 2"

a Rainbow of Wild Flowers

Here, I stacked five rectangles in five different colors to create a rainbow background for my wild flowers from the Quiet Meadow stamp set.

The stamped image is a piece of 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" Basic White cardstock mounted on a piece of 2 7/16" x 3 15/16" Basic Black cardstock.

I tied a piece of Blushing Bride Bakers twine around the front of this card from the Snail Mail Baker's Twine Combo Pack.
Quick and easy rubber stamping technique: faux watercolor. Samples shown using the Quiet Meadow and Watercolor shapes stamp sets from Stampin' Up! The patterned paper is the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.
Card idea using a faux watercoloring technique with the Watercolor Shapes and Quiet Meadow stamp sets from Stampin' Up! Card design also features the Hand-penned patterned paper.

Sunset Card idea

I think this background looks a little like a sunset or a sunrise. What do you think? 

The Basic White cardstock is 2 1/8" x 3 1/2" layered on a piece of Basic Black cardstock which is 2 5/16" x 3 11/16".

​I tied a piece of the new Pale Papaya and white ribbon around this card. 

Highland Heather Card Design

For this card, I didn't use any water, This is what the stamps will look like when inked and applied directly to the paper. They are designed to have a watercolor look already.

The stamped layer on this card design is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" layered on a piece of Basic Black cardstock which is 2 11/16" x 3 11/16".

I used a piece of black Baker's Twine from the new Baker's Twine Essentials pack.
Sweet handmade card idea using the Watercolor Shapes and Quiet Meadow stamp sets with the Hand-Penned patterned paper from Stampin' Up!

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If you need anything to create these cards, simply click the button below to see the complete supply list. Then, uncheck the items you don't need and click "Add to Cart." Be sure to use this month's Host Code on the next screen under the pink "Checkout" button to earn Frequent Shopper Points towards FREE stamps. 
Supply List for these Watercolor Card Ideas
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Quick and Easy Card Sketch

5/12/2021

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You know I love a good card sketch! And we had a great one for last night's Mystery Stamping over in the On Y Go! Stamping Facebook group. This is a fun card making event where you use the stamps and supplies that you have on hand to create a quick and easy card. I hope you'll mark your calendar to join us next week! On y go! Let's get stamping.
3 very different card ideas using the same simple card sketch. The layout stays the same, but the colors, papers, and stamps make each handmade card idea unique.

Cutting Dimensions for this Card Sketch

  • Cardstock: 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 5 ½”
  • Cardstock: 2 ½” x 3 ¾”
  • Patterned Paper: ½” x 4 ¼”
  • White or Vanilla: 2 ¼” x 3 ½”
  • White or Vanilla: about 1 ½” x 1 ½” circle, square, shape, or a stamped image that can be punched or die-cut
A simple card sketch for creating quick and easy cards. See sample card ideas made with this card sketch.
Bright and cheery card design sends lots of happy with the Pretty Perennials stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up! This fun card is based on a simple card sketch.

Lots of Happy Card Design

This card uses the Pretty Perennials stamp set with the NEW Pattern Party patterned paper. I LOVE this patterned paper. One side is filled with bright, colorful patterns and the reverse side is all black and white designs. It's a special host reward that can be purchased with Stampin' Rewards when you have a workshop or place an order over $150.
Supply List for this Pretty Perennials Card

Dragonfly Garden Card Design

My second sample using this card sketch is with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set. I love the look of this dragonfly on the backdrop of wildflowers. This stamp set has a coordinating punch that makes it simple to create this cute dragonfly!
Dragonfly Garden Supply List
Card sketches make card making quick and easy! This design uses the Dragonfly Garden stamp set from Stampin' Up!
You're sweet as a peach card design using a simple card sketch and the You're a Peach collection from Stampin' Up!

Sweet As a Peach Card

I'm in LOVE with the new You're a Peach collection which includes the Sweet as a Peach stamp set, Peach dies, and You're a Peach patterned paper. I used the colors from the patterned paper for this card: Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, and Pale Papaya. We'll be using this amazing set for my May Card Class & Game Night on May 25. 
Supply List for this Peachy Sweet Card

Want to make these cards?

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