Let's Take to the Sky!

May 16, 2024

When it comes to Stampin' Up! I want it all! Don't you! Well, guess what, I just can't have it all. For today's card I have used the Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper. I did not use the Adventurous Sky bundle. I think that I made a beautiful card with the paper alone.

I cannot take credit for using the Perennial Postage dies to make the stamps. I saw a card using 6 of them and immediately thought about the Book Fold and how pretty 4 of the stamps would look. I did a quick search of Pinterest and couldn't find that card again. I'm so sorry about that. I have found it. Go to stampitupwithjamie.com.

The Book Fold is my favorite fold. It's perfect if you want a square surface area. My base is Copper Clay 4 1/4 x 11. Score at 5 1/2 and 6 3/4. Fold in half and then fold back at the next score line.

I used a Night of Navy backing for my designer paper for one reason only. I wanted my sky paper to measure 4 x 4 in order to save paper in case we made this card in a class. Oh, I guess I do have a second reason. I love thin borders! The Night of Navy piece for the large square is 4 1/8 x 4 1/8. The navy for the side is 1 1/8 x 4 1/8.

For the large square, the designer paper is 4 x 4. The paper for the side piece is 1 x 4. Glue the pieces together and to the card base.

Let's talk about the side piece. I used the 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim. Personally I feel this trim is too bulky so I divided it into strands. I took two of the strands and tied them around the side area and into a knot. Now glue the side piece shut. If you wish you can tie the trim around the navy and DSP layer before you glue it down. I think that's what I did for the sample.

Take the smaller square die from the Perennial Postage dies and cut four different scenes from the designer paper. I also used one inside. The Night of Navy background is 2 7/8 x 2 7/8. Glue the papers so that the open spaces meet to make them look like stamps. Add dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Sheets to the back and add to the center of the square area.

The saying is from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set. I used a long piece of Basic White because it made me think of airplanes that sometimes have signs after them. Stamp in Night of Navy.

Embellish with Industrial Trinkets and with the Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls. These embellishments are big. That's why I placed them on the flat area of the card.

Here's the inside of the card. Night of Navy 4 1/8 x 4 1/8. Basic White 4 x 4. This saying is also from Thoughtful Wishes.

It's hard for me to make masculine cards, but I think this card could go either way. It turned out just the way I wanted it! I hope this card has inspired you! It's one of those that might look a wow, but isn't that hard to make. I take the time to write out directions and hints because I want to find that kind of post. It does take time. I'm not sure that it is read by many, but it's here for those who want it. I do sell Stampin' Up! supplies and would love to help you in that way as well. Now go stamp something!

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