Still Stamping With Sue

Creating with the Many Mates Stamp Set

 

Sentiments have become more important to me than images in stamp sets. Is this an aging papercrafter thing? Is this a Covid-19 thing? Whatever the answer is, I have been drawn to sentiments lately. The Many Mates Stamp Set is full of inside and outside sentiments for your handmade cards. Look at all the different fonts in one stamp set!

 

 

You may recognize this design, as I have used slight variations of it before in making card swaps. The color scheme is Bumblebee, Terracotta Tile and Whisper White. The Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper is how I got this color scheme. Sneaky, right?

 

Directions:

Card Base:  4 1/4" x 11" Bumblebee Cardstock, scored at 5 1/2".

First Layer:  4" x 5 1/4" Terracotta Tile Cardstock

Second Layer:  3 3/4" x 5" Whisper White Cardstock

Third Layer:  1 1/2" x 5" Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

Fourth Layer:  2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Terracotta Tile Cardstock. Place inside the Subtle Embossing Folder and put through a die cutting machine.

 

Tip:

To get a ribbon knot to lay flat, wrap one ribbon around the cardstock and adhere it to the back. Take another piece of the ribbon and tie it in a knot. Attach the knotted ribbon with a Glue Dot on top of the other ribbon. Easy peasy!

 

 

Fifth Layer:  Place a scalloped Layering Circles Die on a scrap of Bumblebee Cardstock and put through a die cutting machine. Attach to the Fourth Layer with Dimensionals.

Sixth Layer: Place a Layering Circles Die on a scrap of Terracotta Tile Cardstock and put through a die cutting machine. Attach to the Fifth Layer.

Seventh Layer:  Place a Layering Circles Die on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock and put through a die cutting machine. Stamp the sentiment in Terracotta Tile Ink. Attach to the Sixth Layer.

 

Supplies Used:

152633 Many Mates Stamp Set $23

153077 Bumblebee Cardstock $8.75

150884 Terracotta Tile Cardstock $8.75

100730 Whisper White Cardstock $9.75

152488 Ornate Garden specialty Designer Series Paper $15

151775 Subtle Embossing Folder $10

151770 Layering Circles Dies $35

153658 1/4" Gingham Ribbon $7

152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive $8

104430 Dimensionals $6

103683 Glue Dots $5.25

 

It is back! For every $50 you spend in July, you'll get a $5 off coupon code. You can redeem your coupons in August for products in both the Annual Catalog and the August-December Mini Catalog. There are no limits to the number of coupons you can earn. Stampin' Up! will email you the Bonus Days' codes. I do not get a copy of them, so don't misplace them.

If you live in the United States and want to place an order, you can shop 24/7 in my online store here. If you have questions about products before you purchase them or after you purchase them, you can click "contact me" at the top of my blog and I'll help you. Everyone who orders from me will receive a handmade thank you card. Happy Friday to you and I wish you a safe and happy 4th of July!

 

 

Creating with the Comfort & Hope Stamp Set

 

Today's card is my favorite style of stamping--shabby chic. When I first saw the Comfort & Hope Stamp Set, I knew it would be at the top of my wish list. It is another eclectic stamp set with great sentiments to show sympathy and caring for others.

 

 

The color scheme is Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight and Whisper White.

 

Directions:

Card Base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Gray Granite Cardstock, scored at 4 1/4".

First Layer:  4" x 5 1/2" Misty Moonlight Cardstock

Second Layer:  3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Gray Granite Cardstock

Third Layer:  3 1/4" x 4 1/2" Whisper White Cardstock. Use a Gray Granite Ink Pad and stamp the images. Place inside the Old World Paper Embossing Folder and put through a die cutting machine. Take a Sponge and dip it in the Gray Granite Ink Pad and gently rub across the paper. The ink will highlight the ridges created by the embossing folder.

• Attach the Third Layer to the Second Layer. 
• Wrap two strands of the Misty Moonlight/silver Baker's Twine (from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack) around the two layers and secure on the back side.
• Take another piece of the Baker's Twine, place it under the two strands and tie a bow.

Fourth Layer:  Use Misty Moonlight Ink to stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Misty Moonlight Cardstock. Center the Tasteful Label Die over the sentiment and put through a die cutting machine. Attach to the Third Layer with Dimensionals.

 

 

The final touch is to add three Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the Third Layer, which coordinates with the silver in the Baker's Twine.

 

Supplies Used:

152509 Comfort & Hope Stamp Set $21

146983 Gray Granite Cardstock $8.75

153081 Misty Moonlight Cardstock $8.75

100730 Whisper White Cardstock $9.75

147118 Gray Granite Ink Pad $7.50

152886 Tasteful Labels Die $31

153200 Old World Paper Embossing Folder $10

141337 Sponge $4

153620 Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack $10

144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels $5

152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive $8

104430 Dimensionals $4

 

 

During the month of June 2020, anyone who places a $250 order, hosts a $250 book party (collect orders from friends) or if you are a host of one of my stamp clubs with sales of $250, you will receive an additional $25 in Stampin' Rewards! Woo hoo!

 

 

The best deal in the entire catalog is the Starter Kit. You select $125 of what you want, but only pay $99. Plus you get free shipping! Then, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the catalog for FREE. If that isn't a sweet enough deal for you, remember that on any future orders, you get to enjoy a 20% discount. And, you get a free Paper Pumpkin Kit. You will not be pressured by me or Stampin' Up! to do anything else, but enjoy being a discount shopper. Think it over and contact me or sign up here.

 

If you live in the United States and want to place an order, you can shop 24/7 in my online store here. If you have questions about products before you purchase them or after you purchase them, you can click "contact me" at the top of my blog and I'll help you. Everyone who orders from me will receive a handmade thank you card. Happy Friday to you!!!

 

This week, I have had three video chat Stamp Clubs. It was so good to see everyone and to catch up with them. Yesterday, I met three friends for dinner. Two people were on opposite sides of a large booth and two were next to us on opposite sides of a large table. We were at a physically safe distance apart and we could still see and hear each other in person! Have a friendly Friday! Thank you for stopping by!!!

 

 

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop - Featuring the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog

Welcome to the Creative Inking Blog Hop where we are featuring products from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. My projects today are two z-fold cards using the Tasteful Touches Stamp Set. 

What captured my attention to this stamp set was the eclectic collection of images and the fonts used for the sentiments.

 

Here are two variations of a z-fold card.

1. The one on the left is horizontal and the fold is adhered together.
2. The one on the right is vertical and the fold is not adhered together.

 

This is an inside view of both cards.

 

The card on the left has stamped images. The card on the right has a heat embossed image. They both used the same embossing folder.

 

 

I designed both of these cards for two different card swaps with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators.

 

 

Click the image below and see what Susan Campfield has created.   

 

Click the image below and see what Barb Mullikin has created.  

 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other fabulous projects in the Blog Hop. 

 

 

During the month of June 2020, anyone who places a $250 order, hosts a $250 book party (collect orders from friends) or if you are a host of one of my stamp clubs with sales of $250, you will receive an additional $25 in Stampin' Rewards! Woo hoo!

 

The best deal in the entire catalog is the Starter Kit. You select $125 of what you want, but only pay $99. Plus you get free shipping! Then, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the catalog for FREE. If that isn't a sweet enough deal for you, remember that on any future orders, you get to enjoy a 20% discount. And, you get a free Paper Pumpkin Kit. You will not be pressured by me or Stampin' Up! to do anything else, but enjoy being a discount shopper. Think it over and contact me or sign up here.

 

If you live in the United States and want to place an order, you can shop 24/7 in my online store here. If you have questions about products before you purchase them or after you purchase them, you can click "contact me" at the top of my blog and I'll help you. Everyone who orders from me will receive a handmade thank you card. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

 

 

Handmade Birthday Card using the Here's A Card Stamp Set

 

Today's card is a simple birthday card featuring the 2020-2021 6 x 6 In Color Designer Series Paper. This card quickly displays all five of the new In Colors:

1. Magenta Madness
2. Bumble Bee
3. Cinnamon Cider
4. Just Jade
5. Misty Moonlight

This card also uses a new favorite stamp set, Here's A Card. It has the best sentiments for using on the inside and outside of handmade cards.

 

While spending hours some time on Pinterest, I found the inspiration I needed to make this card. It features these  punches:

 

• 2" Circle Punch
• 2 1/4" Circle Punch
• Apple Builder Punch - I did the happy dance when I realized the leaf was perfect for a candle flame.

 

Directions:

Card Base:  4" x 11" Whisper White Cardstock, scored at 5 1/2".

First Layer:  Four 1" x 4 1/2" pieces of the 2020-2021 6 x 6 In Color Designer Series Paper. Use Paper Snips to cut the candle tops at an angle. Adhere to the Card Base at different heights. I used a blue ballpoint pen to draw the candle wicks at the top of the candles. Punch out four candle flames using the Apple Builder Punch and a scrap of Bumble Bee Cardstock. Adhere them over the candle wicks.

Second Layer:  Use the 2 1/4" Circle Punch on a scrap of Misty Moonlight Cardstock. Adhere to the First Layer with Dimensionals.

Third Layer:  Stamp the sentiment from the Here's A Card Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight Ink on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock. Use the 2" Circle Punch to punch it out and adhere it o the Second Layer.

 

The final touch is to add the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to the candle flames.

 

Supplies Used:

149438 Here's A Card Stamp Set $22

100730 Whisper White Cardstock $9.75

153077 Bumble Bee Cardstock $8.75

153081 Misty Moonlight Cardstock $8.75

153070 2020-2021 6 x 6 In Color Designer Series Paper $11.50

153118 Misty Moonlight Ink Pad $7.50

150663 Apple Builder Punch $18

133782 2" Circle Punch $18

143720 2 1/4" Circle Punch $18

103579 Paper Snips $10

141897 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush $8

152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive $8 

104430 Dimensionals $4

 

During the month of June 2020, anyone who places a $250 order, hosts a $250 book party (collect orders from friends) or if you are a host of one of my stamp clubs with sales of $250, you will receive an additional $25 in Stampin' Rewards! Woo hoo!

 

The best deal in the entire catalog is the Starter Kit. You select $125 of what you want, but only pay $99. Plus you get free shipping! Then, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the catalog for FREE. If that isn't a sweet enough deal for you, remember that on any future orders, you get to enjoy a 20% discount. And, you get a free Paper Pumpkin Kit. You will not be pressured by me or Stampin' Up! to do anything else, but enjoy being a discount shopper. Think it over and contact me or sign up here.

 

If you live in the United States and want to place an order, you can shop 24/7 in my online store here. If you have questions about products before you purchase them or after you purchase them, you can click "contact me" at the top of my blog and I'll help you. 

 

Here are some of the flowers that have been blooming in our yard this year! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the Creative Inking Blog Hop! 

 

 

Creating with A Grand Kid Stamp Set

 

When you have three grand girls, it is no surprise that I had to purchase A Grand Kid Stamp Set. There are 11 sentiments in this stamp set. And, they aren't just about grand kids. 

 

This is the second card swap that I made for the Stamp Share for Leaders group. The color scheme is Smoky Slate, Whisper White and Magenta Madness (one of the new In Colors).

 

This is a fun fold that has become a favorite of mine. Basically, you cut off one inch from the front of the card. 

 

Such a little change makes for a unique card.

 

Directions:

Card Base:  5 1/2" x 7 1/2" Smoky Slate Cardstock, scored at 4 1/4".

First Layer:  3" x 5 1/4" and 7/8" x 5 1/4" Magenta Madness Cardstock. Place inside the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder and put through a die cutting machine. Attach the large piece to the front of the Card Base. Attach the small piece to the inside of the Card Base. 

Second Layer:  Scrap of Smoky Slate Cardstock. Place the scalloped Layering Circle Die on the cardstock and put through a die cutting machine. Attach to the First Layer with Dimensionals.

Third Layer:  Scrap of Vellum Cardstock. Place a Layering Circle Die on the vellum and put through a die cutting machine. Place the vellum circle inside the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder and put through the die cutting machine again. Use the Small Bloom Punch in the center of the vellum circle and set aside. Attach the vellum circle to the Second Layer.

Fourth Layer:  Scrap of Whisper White  Cardstock. Stamp the sentiment in Smoky Slate Ink. Place the Layering Circle Die on the cardstock and put through a die cutting machine. Attach to the Third Layer.

 

The final touches are to add the Small Bloom Punch to the Fourth Layer with a Glue Dot and a 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dot (Magenta Madness) to the center of the flower. By adding the embossing to the Vellum Cardstock, there is a unique texture on the circle and the flower.

 

Supplies Used:

152500 A Grand Kid Stamp Set $21

151770 Layering Circles Dies $35

152725 Ornate Floral Embossing Folder $9

100739 Whisper White Cardstock $9.75

153080 Magenta Madness  Cardstock $8.75

131202 Smoky Slate Cardstock $8.75

101856 Vellum Cardstock $10

147113 Smoky Slate Ink Pad $7.50

152316 Small Bloom Punch $13

152480 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots $8

152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive $8

104430 Dimensionals $4

103683 Glue Dots $5.25

 

 

During the month of June 2020, anyone who places a $250 order, hosts a $250 book party (collect orders from friends) or if you are a host of one of my stamp clubs with sales of $250, you will receive an additional $25 in Stampin' Rewards! Woo hoo!

 

 

The best deal in the entire catalog is the Starter Kit. You select $125 of what you want, but only pay $99. Plus you get free shipping! Then, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the catalog for FREE. If that isn't a sweet enough deal for you, remember that on any future orders, you get to enjoy a 20% discount. And, you get a free Paper Pumpkin Kit. You will not be pressured by me or Stampin' Up! to do anything else, but enjoy being a discount shopper. Think it over and contact me or sign up here.

 

If you live in the United States and want to place an order, you can shop 24/7 in my online store here. If you have questions about products before you purchase them or after you purchase them, you can click "contact me" at the top of my blog and I'll help you. 

 

Our yard and flower gardens are looking the best they have since we have lived here. Nothing like a pandemic to have the time and energy to go outside and putz! Today, I'm joining a new gym. I have missed not working out in the pool for three months. Are you doing anything new this weekend? Thank you for stopping by my blog!!!