Ice Cream, Anyone?

Today for the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge #644 we are using the colors Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, and Night of Navy.

I'm using the new Sweet Ice Cream stamp set to make this card.  It is so cute!

To make this card start with a base of Thick Basic White card stock cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  Score and fold at 4 1/4.

Stamp the popsicles randomly over the card.  These actually come in a top and a bottom part.  I personally prefer to stamp the bottom first and then add the top.  Alternate the three colors for the day, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, and Night of Navy.  Don't forget to add some of the dots on the popsicles, too.  The popsicle sticks are also a two step process.  Stamp the solid in Cinnamon Cider and then add the details in the same color.  

For the drips, ink up the stamp first.  Then add a different color to the bottom with a sponge dauber.  Make sure to clean the stamp each time so you don't dirty your stamp pads.

Make an additional score line 3/4 inches over from the center of the card.  Fold.  Glue down the thin area between the two lines.  This just adds a little interest to the card.  Use the Medium Daisy Punch to punch a little slot in the center of this area at the top and the bottom.  Run a length of the Night of Navy ribbon from the Playing with Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack.  I used rolled glue dots to hold the ends in place.  Add a bow with glue dots.  I used a bow maker to make the triple bow.

For the sentiment, start with a piece of Basic White measuring 1 1/8 x 3 1/2.  Stamp the saying in Night of Navy.  Add some drops around.  Add the saying with dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, stamp the saying, a popsicle, and a drip.

I've published this before, but it is so much fun to play around with colors with this stamp set.  So just in case you missed it, here is a chart I made when playing.

Thanks so much for taking the time to join me today.  I hope you found something you can use.  

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Product List

Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack

[152468]

$10.50

Medium Daisy Punch

[149517]

$16.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Garden Wishes Bundle and a Fun Fold

On a recent post, I showed a fun fold card using the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.  Today I have an alternate card using the same fold and designer paper pack.  It also uses the Garden Wishes bundle.  Yet the cards are very different.

The base of this card is Early Espresso that is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  The designer paper is cut to 5 1/4 x 11 1/2.  Score lines are at 4, 6 3/4, and 9 1/2.  Fold the paper accordion style.  Glue the largest section to the base.

Glue the top fold down to the next layer.

Stamp the largest dandelion cluster of plants on Basic White with Memento ink.  Color in using the Daffodil Delight Combo, Light Old Olive, and Dark Mossy Meadow blends.  Cut out using the Dandy Wishes dies.

The saying is from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set.  Stamp in Old Olive on Basic White.  Cut this out with the Stitched So Sweetly dies.  I used the 3rd die in from the outside.  Put the writing near the bottom.  At the top of this layer add the stitching that shows the flight of the bee.  It's part of the Garden Wishes dies.  Stamp the bee on white scrap in Memento and color with the Dark Daffodil Delight blend.  Cut out with the dies and glue to the layer.

To add this layer, consider the fact that part of it sticks out over the designer paper.  You will not want to put glue on this part or you'll glue your card shut.  Also consider the dandelion.  You want it to fit so that none of the words are covered.  The plants are added with dimensionals.

For the inside, you need a piece of Basic White that is 2 1/2 x 5.  The saying is from Garden Wishes in Old Olive.  Stamp and color more dandelions from the lower left corner.

Add some of the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots to finish out the card.

Here are the 2 cards together.  They use the same In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and the same fold.  They even use the same Garden Wishes bundle.  They are different!

To see the other post go here.

Thanks for joining me today.  Are you getting excited about the new catalogs and Sale-a-Bration?  Let me know if you need catalogs or have any questions.

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Product List

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148547]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

[152155]

$8.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

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

[119686]

$8.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Free Tutorial Tuesday Snowman Wonder

Christmas is over, but your snow stamps are still relevant for winter.  Today's tutorial uses the Snowman Wonder bundle.  It's a classic!

Here's all the measurements and directions.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Snow Wonder (153344), Peaceful Moments (151595)

• Cardstock: Coastal Cabana (131297), Whisper White (100730)

• Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Just Jade (153115)

• Tools & Accessories: Snow Time Dies (153564), Ornate Borders Dies (152724), 1-1/2" (3.8 CM) Metallic Mesh Ribbon (153550), White Stampin’ Chalk Marker (132133), Stamping Sponges (141337), Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs - Pool Party (144605), Just Jade (153107), Real Red (154899), Pumpkin Pie (154897), Crumb Cake (154882)

• Misc: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:

• Card Base: Coastal Cabana 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”

• Cardstock #2: Whisper White 5-1/2” x 3-1/2”, 3-1/2” x 3” (for die cut)

• Inside Cardstock: Whisper White 5-1/4” x 4”

 

Instructions:

• Score and fold the Coastal Cabana card base in half as you would if you were making a normal card.

• Stamp the snowman using the Black Memento Ink on the 3-1/2” x 3” piece of Whisper White piece. Die cut the snowman.

  • Color the snowman’s scarf and hat with Light Just Jade Stampin’ Blends marker.

  • Color the berries on the hat with the Light Real Red Stampin’ Blends marker.

  • Color the leaves on the hat with the Dark Just Jade Stampin’ Blends marker.

  • Color the nose with Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends marker.

  • Color the arms/branches with Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends marker.

  • Color the shading/sketch marks on the snowman with Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blends marker.

• Die cut one side of the 5-1/2” x 3-1/2” Whisper White using the one of the border dies from the Ornate Borders collection.

  • Using the Sponges and Coastal Cabana ink, sponge the center until you get the color and size you want to achieve.

  • Ink up the large tree with Just Jade and remove any ink from the smaller tree and stamp the large tree on the left side of the card. Next, ink up the smaller tree and remove any ink that is on the large tree and stamp the smaller tree to the right side. (Note: If you have a Just Jade marker (not a Blends) you can use that to ink up the trees separately.)

  • Use the Stampin’ White Chalk Marker to color the snow areas on the 2 trees.

  • Stamp Happy Birthday with Just Jade ink.

  • Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the snowman and adhere between the trees.

  • Glue this whole piece to the front of the card.

• Wrap a piece of the ribbon around the front of the card next to the fold and tie a knot.

• For the inside of the card, stamp the trees on the lower left and the sentiment in the center near the top. Then glue to the inside of the card. Enjoy!

If you would like to download, Download SnowWonder.

Thanks.  I hope you enjoy the tutorial.

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Product List 

Snow Wonder Cling Stamp Set

[153344]

$22.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

[153115]

$7.50

Snow Time Dies

[153564]

$33.00

Ornate Borders Dies

[152724]

$34.00

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

$8.00

White Stampin' Chalk Marker

[132133]

$3.50

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$4.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153107]

$9.00

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147935]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144599]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

NC Demo Blog Hop for December 2020 Designer Series Paper

Welcome to the NC Demo Blog Hop for December.  You might have come from Dawn's post.  I'm sure she had a great project.  If you are starting here, please visit everyone.  NC has great stampers!

Two new catalogs, the 2021 January-June Mini and the Sale-a-Bration Brochure, are going live on January 5th.  That's always an exciting time.  Today we are going to remind you that our Annual Catalog is also full of happiness.  One of those things is our great collection of Designer Series Paper and our embellishments.  

I have a great little fun fold card that makes use of our beautiful paper.  I've shared this fold before, but it's a good one.

I'm using the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.  This pack has 24 sheets of 12 x 12, 2 each of 12 double sided designs.  The designs are full of a texture look and some woods.  I love it!  One of my favorites if the piece I used today.  I love that blue and white so much that I couldn't even make myself cut it.  Time to cut!

Start with a card base of Night of Navy that is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

The designer paper is cut to 5 1/4 x 11 1/2.  Score this at 4, 6 3/4, and 9 1/2.  Fold in a zig zag manner and burnish with your Bone Folder.  The larger section of DSP should fit on the navy base.  Glue it down.

For this card, glue the short wood look piece to the next layer.  Use the Dandy Wishes dies, going live soon, to make the dandelions for the card.

Cut stems and leaves from Garden Green.  Sponge a little more Garden Green ink on them to add depth.  Use a sponge dauber.  

For the flower, begin with a sheet of So Saffron card stock.  With one of our new Blender Brushes add some Daffodil Delight ink to this paper.  It's not important to make sure it's super smooth.  We want variations.    Cut the four dandelion pieces from the yellow.  For the largest, trim off the stem.  Add the four pieces together in the centers.  I used glue dots.  Fluff up the layers of petals.

The saying is from the Garden Wishes stamp set.  Stamp in navy and trim away from the rest of the saying.

Tie a length of the Night of Navy ribbon from the Playing with Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack around the card where the two papers meet.  Tie into a knot.

As you open the card, the center section has a piece of Basic White that is 2 1/2 x 5.  The saying from the front is stamped here in full using Night of Navy ink.

Add another flower with only 3 layers and leaf.

For the rest of the card add a dandelion (side view) and another full dandelion (3 layers).  Make sure that you can see this dandelion when the card is closed.

Stamp the bee stamp from Garden Wishes in Night of Navy and color with a Dark Daffodil Delight Blend.  Cut out with the Dandy Wishes dies.  Add with a dimensional.

Finish the card with some of the Elegant Faceted Gems.  Lovely!

The Garden Wishes stamp set and Dandy Wishes dies will be available as a bundle saving you 10% beginning January 5th.  Don't forget that Sale-a-Bration also begins the same day.  You can earn free products according to the amount you spend.  If you need catalogs, please let me know.

Thanks for joining me today.  On to Tracie's blog post.  Get ready for more inspiration!

Toni Campana
Tina Lesson
Amy Kinler
Laurie Meier
Dawn Colby
Jo Anne Hewins
Tracie Evans Langley

 

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 Product List 

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack

[152468]

$10.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$8.75

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$7.50

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

[105118]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Merry Christmas!

I'm taking a few days off for the Christmas Holiday.  

Let me thank those of you who have faithfully followed my blog.  I appreciate it so much!

On behalf of my husband John and I we wish you a very Merry Christmas.  Let's all stop and thank God for our many blessings this year.

I'll see you again on Sunday night at 8:00 PM ET for the NC Demo Blog Hop.

Jo Anne