Simply Sketched Birthday Wishes Card – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Apparently I can’t tear myself away from the Simply Sketched (wood mount and clear mount), stamp set from Stampin’ Up! It seems to be my favorite lately. I love how it looks with watercoloring, and it just lent itself well to last Tuesday’s color challenge from Splitcoast Stampers. And, I did tell you to expect to see that little bird appear in a card soon! Well, here it is… just as I predicted. LOL. Remember, the Simply Sketched stamp set is one of the hostess sets available through Stampin’ Rewards.

If you like what I’ve created today, I would love it if you would leave me a comment. At the end of the month I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar. I can’t even tell you how thrilled I am every time I get a new follower! I just love sharing ideas with you guys and hearing all about the great project ideas you have too.

Today’s card was inspired by The Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 306 & Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge #469:

I began my card with a Whisper White card base. Then I added panels of Always Artichoke card stock and Pistachio Pudding Designer Series Paper from the Sweet Sorbet pack (Sale-a-bration item) using SNAIL adhesive.

Next, I used Staz-on Black ink and my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the bird and leaf elements from the Simply Sketched stamp set onto a panel of Whisper White card stock. I used a Blender Pen and my Classic Stampin’ Pads in Rose Red, Marina Mist, and Always Artichoke to color my stamped image with a watercolor effect. Then, I used a sponge dauber to ink around the edges of the panel with Marina Mist ink. Finally, I layered my artwork onto a mat of Always Artichoke and adhered it to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For my greeting , I chose the “Birthday Wishes” sentiment from Simply Sketched. I stamped it in Marina Mist ink on Whisper White card stock, and inked around the edge of the panel using a sponge dauber. Then I layered that onto a panel of Pistachio Pudding card stock, inking the edges of that panel with Always Artichoke ink. That combination was attached to a panel of Always Artichoke card stock (also inked with the same color) using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then the entire greeting was added to the front of the card using SNAIL Adhesive. I added a string of Basic Pearls Jewel Accents below the greeting for a little extra touch of class.

For the finishing touches on the inside of my card I layered strips of Pistachio Pudding DSP and Always Artichoke card stock and added them to the bottom of the card.

I’m really happy with how this card turned out in the end, but it was a journey getting there. I was a little stumped by the colors of the challenge this time. At first, I was trying to incorporate all three colors into my paper selection, but the blue just didn’t look like it belonged. Then, I remembered that cute little bird and inspiration was born! That is what I love about card challenges. They make you think differently than you might otherwise think. I would love to hear what inspires you too. Don’t forget to leave me a comment, for your chance to win a handcrafted card! Also, if you liked my post today, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am new to blogging and I would love your help in developing a blog following. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project.

If you would like a chance to earn the Simply Sketched stamp set as a hostess reward, I hope you will consider contacting me. Of course, you can always shop in my online store for any of the great products featured in this project by clicking here. Remember you can earn the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper for FREE (Sale-a-bration items) with a $50 purchase through March 31st. The final days of Sale-a-bration are fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance to get these great products before they are gone!

You can find a complete list of supplies used for this project at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 18-24

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 24.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now in the main menu or in the sidebar to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Simply Sketched (Hostess Reward – 129672)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: N/A

Card Stock & DSP: Whisper White (100730) – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, 2-5/8″ x 3-7/8″ panel, 1″ x 2-5/8″ panel for greeting; Always Artichoke (105119) – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel, 2-7/8″ x 4-1/8″ panel, 1-1/8″ x 3-3/8″ panel behind greeting, 4-1/4″ x 3/4″ strip on inside of card; Pistachio Pudding DSP (Sale-a-bration) – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panel, 4-1/4″ x 1/2″ strip for inside of card; Pistachio Pudding (131294) – 1-1/4″ x 2-7/8″ mat for greeting.

Markers & Ink: Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (126954); Marina Mist Classic Stampin’ Pad (126962); Always Artichoke Classic Stampin’ Pad (126972); Staz-on Black (101406); Blender Pens (102845)

Embellishments: Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247)

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); sponge daubers (102892)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Simply Sketched, You Make Me Happy! – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s card features the Simply Sketched (wood mount and clear mount), Papillon Potpouri (wood mount and clear mount) and Perfect Pennants (wood mount and clear mount) stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! The Simply Sketched stamp set is one of the lovely hostess items you can earn through the Stampin’ Rewards program. I am in love with the flower in this set! This is the second card I’ve created with it this week. I think you can see by the different colors I used how versatile that little flower can be. (There’s a cute little bird in that set too. I haven’t used that one yet, but I expect you will be seeing it here soon.)

If you like what I’ve created today, I would love it if you would leave me a comment. On March 31st I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar. I get super excited every time that I see someone else is following my blog. It just makes my day to know you are following along with me as I create these posts!

Today’s card was inspired by:

I began my card with a Whisper White card base. Then I added a panel of Tempting Turquoise card stock using SNAIL adhesive. Next, I dry embossed a panel of Island Indigo card stock using the Lacy Brocade embossing folder and added that to the front of my card. For my focal point, I layered panels of Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight as the base for my three dimensional elements.

Next, I used Staz-on Black ink and my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the flower and leaf elements from the Simply Sketched stamp set onto a square of watercolor paper. I also stamped an additional flower and leaf on another scrap of watercolor paper to add some dimension later. I colored my stamped images using the Brights Collection Stampin’ Write Markers (Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, & Daffodil Delight) and a Blender Pen to give it a watercolor effect. I cut out the extra flower and leaves using paper snips. Then, I attached the leaves to the foreground of my square with mini glue dots and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to add my flower on top of the one on the square of watercolor paper for some extra depth. Then I stamped the butterfly from the Papillon Potpourri stamp set onto some Whisper White card stock using Staz-on Black and colored it with my markers. Then I cut it out using the Bitty Butterflies Punch. I added a Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accent to the butterfly and added it to my square using Stampin Dimensionals. I adhered my watercolored panel to a square of Whisper White and added the finished piece to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Then I stamped the “You Make Me Happy” greeting from the Perfect Pennants stamp set on Whisper White card stock using my Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad. I cut that out using the Banners Framelits Dies (2nd from the center). I also cut a banners in Tempting Turquoise and Island Indigo (3rd from the center). (Remember, the Perfect Pennants stamp set and the Banners Framelits can be purchased as a bundle for 15% off, wood mount and clear mount.) I layered my greeting onto the Island Indigo banner and trimmed it down. Then I repeated the process with the Tempting Turquoise banner. Finally, I finished my design off with a button from the Designer Subtles Collection and some bakers twine from the Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (Sale-a-bration item).

For my finishing touch, I stamped the leaves from Simply Sketched and the butterfly from Papillon Potpouri on the inside of my card and colored them to match the front of the card.

I love how my watercolored square turned out. The colors just pop off the page, and the dimension added by the 3-D elements make it all really jump out at you. If you liked my post today, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am new to blogging and I would love your help in developing a blog following. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card!

If you would like to purchase the earn the Simply Sketched stamp set as a hostess reward, I hope you will consider contacting me. Of course, you can always shop in my online store for any of the great products featured in this project by clicking here. Remember you can earn the Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack for FREE (Sale-a-bration items) with a $50 purchase.

You can find a complete list of supplies used for this project at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 11 – 17

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through February 17.

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 17.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Simply Sketched (Hostess Reward – 129672); Perfect Pennants (133230); Papillon Potpourri (123759)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Banners Collection Framelits (132173); Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127819); Bitty Butterfly Punch (129406)

Card Stock & DSP: Whisper White (100730) – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, 2″ x 2″ panel, one banner; Tempting Turquoise (102067) – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel, 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ panel, one banner; Island Indigo (122923) – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panel, one banner; Daffodil Delight (119683) – 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ panel

Markers & Ink: Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad (126952); Brights Collection Stampin’ Write Markers (131259), Staz-on Black (101406)

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents (119246); Buttons – Designer Subtles Collection (130030); Bakers Twine from the Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (Sale-a-bration item)

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

See Ya Later Birthday Card Inspired by Florida Gators – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s card features the See Ya Later stamp set from Stampin’ Up! (Sale-a-bration item). This week’s color scheme was inspired by the Florida Gators. My boss’ birthday was this week and practically every stamp set I own is floral or something else “girly.” My self imposed “card challenge” was to create a card that my boss would love, so I pulled my inspiration from his favorite college team. I just got home from team trivia with some people from work, where we presented him with his card. His first comment was, “Thanks guys, I love the color scheme you’ve got going on there!” Exactly what I was going for! I think this card turned out great, and I love that the color scheme could be adjusted for any sports team. I will definitely keep that one in mind in the future.

I would love to hear what you think of today’s card and to hear your ideas for masculine cards too. I can use all the help I can get in that arena. Also, as an added benefit, on March 31st I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a handcrafted card in the mail! If you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically? Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar. I love seeing my blog audience grow. It makes me very excited. (I know, I’m a total craft nerd, but what can I say? LOL.)

I began my card with a Pacific Point card base. Then I added a panels of Tangerine Tango card stock and Garden Green Designer Series Paper using SNAIL adhesive.

Next, I colored the birthday stamp from the See Ya Later stamp set using Stampin’ Write Markers in Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, Pacific Point, and Daffodil Delight (Brights Collection and Regals Collection Markers). I stamped my image onto Whisper White card stock and cut it out using the Ovals Collection Framelits Die (2nd one counting from the inside out). I used a sponge dauber and my Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad to add some color to the edges of my sentiment, then I used my Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item) to punch a variety of banners in Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango Designer Series Paper (Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack). I adhered my banners to the back of my birthday greeting using mini glue dots. Then I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the whole thing to the front of my card. I felt the card needed a finishing detail, so I added three brads from the Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements set to the bottom right corner of the panels.

To finish off the inside of my card, I wrapped some orange grosgrain ribbon around a panel of whisper white card stock. I added three banners at the bottom to mirror the design on the front.

I loved seeing the reaction of my boss when he opened his card. It was very gratifying to know that my card hit its mark. If you liked my post today, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I need your help to get the word out, so that people will come read my blog! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card!

Remember you can get the See Ya Later stamp set or the Banner Punch for FREE with a $50 purchase until March 31st. Both of these items are great ones to have in your stamping tool kit. You can shop in my online store by clicking here.

You can find a complete list of supplies used for this project at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 11 – 17

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 17.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: See Ya Later (Sale-a-bration item)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Ovals Collection Framelits (129381); Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item)

Card Stock & DSP: Pacific Point (111350) – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base; Tangerine Tango (111349) – 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel; Garden Green DSP (130139) – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ panel; Whisper White (100730) – one oval framelits die cut, 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside of card); Brights Designer Series Paper in Pacific Point & Tangerine Tango (130134) – 17 banners total

Markers & Ink: Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad (126946); Brights Collection Stampin’ Write Markers (131259) – Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight; Regals Collection Stampin’ Write Markers (131262) – Garden Green.

Embellishments: Vintage Trinkets Accents and Elements (118764) – 3 brads

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Sponge Dauber (102892)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Non-Stampin’ Up: Orange grosgrain ribbon

Simply Sketched Just for You! – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s card features the Simply Sketched stamp set from Stampin’ Up! (wood mount and clear mount). This beautiful stamp set is one of our lovely hostess items available through the Stampin’ Rewards program. I just love the way it turned out with the watercoloring! I also love that this card was the perfect combination for four different challenges this week! I find it invigorating to try to combine more than one challenge into one card, but four is a new record for me! So, lots of props to the design teams who provided me with the necessary inspiration for today’s card: Dynamic Duos #93, Mojo Monday sketch #336, Splitcoast Stampers CAS #263, and SUO Challenges #92. I have to say, I really enjoy participating in challenges. I find that it makes me think creatively to figure out how I can meet the constraints presented by the design teams. I highly recommend it to get those creative juices flowing!

Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think of my card today. I really appreciate hearing your feedback. It is so uplifting to know that someone admires your work. Also, as an added benefit, on March 31st I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar. I get super excited every time that I see someone else is following my blog. It just makes my day to know you are following along with me as I create these posts!

I began my card with a Whisper White card base. Then I added a panel of Sahara Sand paper from the Sweet Sorbet DSP pack (Sale-a-bration item) using SNAIL adhesive. Next, I dry embossed a panel of Blushing Bride card stock using the decorative dots embossing folder (Sale-a-bration item). I layered that panel onto a panel of Crumb Cake card stock and added them to the front of my card. I used the 4th largest Circles Collection Framelits Die (counting from the outside in toward the center) to cut a circle of Crumb Cake card stock to mat my floral focal point. I used the next smallest circle die to trace a circle in pencil on Whisper White card stock, then I used my stamp-a-ma-jig to place the flower and leaf stamps where I wanted them in the circle using Staz-on Black Ink. I stamped another flower and leaf on a scrap of Whisper White to cut out for my three dimensional element.

For my watercoloring, I pressed my Sahara Sand and Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pads onto a ceramic plate and used some water and a paintbrush to color in my stamped images. Then I cut out my circle using paper snips because I wanted to have the leaves overlap the circumference of the circle. I also cut out the extra leaf and flower stamps. I attached the leaves with mini glue dots, and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to add my flower to the front of the card for some extra depth.

Finally, I finished my card front with some pearls and the “Just for You” sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) in Staz-on Black. I punched the greeting out using the word window punch and attached it with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Because I wanted my sentiment to be small, I lined up the edge of the punch near the beginning of my greeting. Then I attached it to a post-it note to serve as a handle and punched it again from the other side. I just love how versatile Stampin’ Up! punches are. With a little ingenuity you can really do so many different things with them.

Of course, I couldn’t leave the inside of my card naked, so I stamped the images from the front on the inside and quickly colored them using the same watercoloring technique as before. I think it makes such a difference when you add a little detail the the inside of the card. It just seems to tie everything together and take your design to the next level.

I am very pleased with how this card turned out. It was actually my first attempt at watercoloring on a card, and I think it turned out fabulously! I hope that you agree. If you liked my post today, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am new to blogging and I would love your help in developing a blog following. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card!

If you would like to earn the Simply Sketched stamp set as a hostess reward, I hope you will consider contacting me. Of course, you can always shop in my online store by clicking here. Remember you can earn the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper or the Decorative Dots embossing folder for FREE (Sale-a-bration items) with a $50 purchase.

You can find a complete list of supplies used for this project at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 11 – 17

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 17.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Simply Sketched (Hostess Reward – 129672); Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Circles Collection Framelits (130911); Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Sale-a-bration item); Word Window Punch (119857)

Card Stock & DSP: Whisper White (100730) – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, one word window punch, one circle; Sahara Sand DSP from the Sweet Sorbet series (Sale-a-bration) – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel; Crumb Cake (120953) – 4″ x 4-1/4″ panel, one circle (Circles framelits); Blushing Bride (131198) – 4″ x 4″ panel.

Markers & Ink: Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad (131172); Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad (126976); Staz-on Jet Black (101406).

Embellishments: Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247)

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Gifting with “Hooray for a Party” Digital Studio & New Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s share is a great gift that you can give for any occasion featuring Hooray for a Party Digital Download (Sale-a-bration item available FREE with a $50 purchase through March 31st!) from Stampin’ Up! My cousin and his wife just recently had a baby, so I made them this Soup-in-a-jar gift to make life easier during this time of sleepless nights. I used My Digital Studio to create a cute label for the jar.

I just love giving this “Friendship Soup” as a gift. It is inexpensive, beautiful, and most of all tasty! If you enjoy this post today, please leave me a comment. I would love to hear what you think. On March 31st, I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

I designed my label using My Digital Studio (MDS) (digital download and disk) from Stampin’ Up! To begin, I built the label in MDS so that it looked the way I wanted it to when it was on my jar. I used the digital papers and stamps from the Hooray for a Party Digital Download, and created my shapes using the digital versions of the decorative label punch and the modern label punch (included with My Digital Studio Software). I just love using digital punches because you can resize them any way that you want!

Then, once the label looked the way I wanted it to, I separated all the different elements before printing them.

I printed the design on Whisper White card stock and cut out each element. I layered the main label pieces and attached them using SNAIL adhesive. Then I cut out the stamps and attached them with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished the label with some coordinating ribbon and tied it to my mason jar.

Now, I know what you are thinking… what about the soup? First of all, this soup is delicious! It is also super easy to make (both in the jar, and afterward)! I like to make a bunch of these and give several as gifts and keep a few in my pantry too. If you would like to make some yourself, you can find the recipe here. I have made a couple of modifications to the original recipe. First, I add 1/2 cup of wild long grain rice to the jar because I think the dark color makes a very pretty layer. To compensate for the extra dry ingredient, I also increase the water to 3-1/2 quarts. This makes a BIG batch of soup. I usually serve 1/2 the batch to my family during the week and freeze the rest.

This Friendship Soup-in-a-Jar makes the perfect gift. It is always very well received. I hope that you have enjoyed reading about it. If you did, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am new to blogging and I would love your help in developing a blog following. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card!

If you would like to order the My Digital Studio software, please click here to shop in my online store. Remember you can earn the Hooray for a Party Digital Download for FREE (Sale-a-bration item) with a $50 purchase.

You can find a complete list of supplies used for this project at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 11 – 17

	Dress Form Pop’ N Cuts Item # 130100 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Circles #2 Originals Die Item # 114526 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$14.96 CAN
	3 Inch Circle Originals Die Item # 122125 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $13.46 US/$16.46 CAN
	Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127749 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123130 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die Item # 124587 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127750 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Ahoy, Matey Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 130078 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 17.

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PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS

We’ve searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we’ve found it. We’re excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let’s just say they’re meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options.

What makes them so great?

They’re entirely transparent for perfect placement every time!
They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last.
Can you say sticky? (Don’t worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
They’re age tested. They won’t yellow or cloud up over time.
We could go on, but we’ll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice. To see the new photopolymer stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! click here.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Hooray for a Party Digital Download (Sale-a-bration free item)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Decorative Label Punch – Digital Download (123951); Modern Label Punch (MDS)

Card Stock: Whisper White (100730) – 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet

Tools: My Digital Studio Software (130646)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Flip Card Using Framelits and Blooming with Kindness – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

As you can tell, I am in love with the Blooming with Kindness stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) from Stampin’ Up! This is my second card in a week that features that beautiful flower! I just think it is so pretty and elegant. In addition to the lovely flower, this card also uses the Circles Collection Framelits Dies to create great flip card effect. This was a brand new technique that I learned from fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Brandy Cox. If you love the flip card effect, I have included a link to Brandy’s tutorial at the bottom of this post after the supply list.

This card is my submission for Splitcoast Stampers Clean and Simple Challenge #262: Neutrals. Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think of this creation. I would love to hear from you. On March 31st, I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a beautiful handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

I love the flip card design, but I wanted to be able to write on the inside of my card without having it visible when the card was closed. Therefore, I extended the length of my card base to make a tri-fold style flip card. I began with a Smoky Slate card base (5-1/2″ x 11″) which I scored at 2-1/8″, 4-1/4″, and 8-1/2″. I followed the instructions in Brandy’s video tutorial to cut half of a circle on the front of my card using the the third largest Circle Framelits Die (counting from the outside in toward the middle). Then I dry embossed the front of my card using the Modern Mosaic textured impressions embossing folder and my Big Shot. Next, I folded back the front flap, created with my framelits, and used a sponge dauber to apply ink from my Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad to the left side of my card. I wanted to pick up the detail of the embossing and provide some contrast on the front of my card. I used a scrap piece of card stock to cover the parts of my card that I did not want affected.

For the focal point of my card, I stamped the flower from the Blooming with Kindness stamp set onto Very Vanilla card stock using Smoky Slate ink. I wanted to stamp the flower twice, overlapping the two images to provide depth, but I have found that this works best when the first image is very light. Therefore, I inked up my stamp and stamped it onto a scrap piece of card stock before stamping it on my Very Vanilla panel. Then I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the image a second time using my Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad. I offset the two images just slightly. This gives the flower the illusion of depth and really makes it pop!

Once my flower was complete, I used the fourth largest Circles Collection Framelits Die (counting from the outside in toward the middle) to cut out my flower. Then, I cut a circle of Basic Gray card stock using the third largest circle die. I layered the two circles together and adhered them to the card front using SNAIL Adhesive. For my senitment I chose the “Happy Birthday” greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (wood mount and clear mount). I stamped it in Basic Gray ink and punched it out using the Word Window Punch. I needed my sentiment to be a little narrower than the word window punch, so I punched it so that the edge of the words were near the end of the punch. Then I attached a post-it-note to the punched sentiment and punched it a second time, trimming off the extra length that I did not need. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere my sentiment to the front of the card, and added three Basic Pearl Jewel Accents for a finishing touch.

This card was really coming together nicely, but I didn’t like the fact that it didn’t lie flat, so I added some gray grosgrain ribbon to tie it closed… Now it was perfect! Finally, I finished the inside of my card by stamping one of the border stamps from the Mosaic Madness stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) along the bottom edge of a Very Vanilla card stock panel in Basic Gray ink.

I have to say that I am really pleased with how this card turned out! When I watched Brandy’s video tutorial, I could just picture how elegant the flower from the Blooming with Kindness stamp set would look on the front of a flip card, and the end result did not disappoint! If you enjoyed my post, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am working on building up my blog following and could use your help in getting the word out! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card in the mail!

If you would like to order the Blooming with Kindness stamp set or any of the other beautiful products featured in this card, please click here to shop in my online store. Remember it’s Sale-a-bration with Stampin’ Up! Choose from a wide variety of FREE items with any $50 purchase until March 31, 2014.

You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, and Brandy Cox’s video tutorial at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 4 – 10

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 10.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness (126422); Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802); Mosaic Madness (130249)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Circles Collection Framelits Dies (130911); Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (129984); Word Window Punch (119857)

Embellishments: Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247)

Card Stock: Smoky Slate (131202) – card base 5-1/2″ x 11″; Basic Gray (121044) – one circle framelits die cut; Very Vanilla (101650) – one circle framelit die cut, one word window punch, 5″ x 3-3/4″ panel (inside)

Markers & Ink: Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (131179); Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad (126981)

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); sponge daubers (102892); Big Shot (113439)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Non-Stampin’ Up! Products Used: gray grosgrain ribbon

Flip Card Tutorial from Brandy Cox

Oh, Secret Garden, You Make me Smile! – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s card features the Secret Garden stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) from Stampin’ Up! The inspiration for this card came from the Mojo Monday sketch challenge #335 and the Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge #468. (The challenge calls for Raspberry Ripple, but I didn’t have that so I substituted Rose Red.) At first I was a little stuck with my design, but I am really pleased with the end result. I would love to hear what you think too! On March 31st I will do a drawing and one lucky person who leaves me a comment will win a handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

I didn’t have any designer series paper in the challenge colors, so I decided to create my own! I randomly stamped a piece of Very Vanilla card stock with the Secret Garden stamp set in Rose Red, Island Indigo, and Old Olive. I didn’t want my stamped images to be too bold and overwhelming, so I stamped the Island Indigo and Old Olive stamps on a scrap sheet of paper before stamping them on my card stock. This gave the colors a bit of a softer effect. I wanted to tie in the black from my card base, so I chose a stamp from the Petite Petals stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) and used my Staz On Black ink to add it to my design. I was trying to highlight the colors of the challenge without having too many big blocks of solid color or a pattern that was so bold it became distracting. I think my floral stamped paper did just the trick!

Once my stamping was done, I cut the panels for my card. I placed a panel of Island Indigo side by side with a panel of my stamped design and adhered them to a Basic Black card base using SNAIL Adhesive. Then I cut a panel of Basic Black and embossed it using the Lacy Brocade embossing folder and my Big Shot. I cut two small squares of card stock; one in Island Indigo and and the other from my stamped paper. I used SNAIL to attach the Island Indigo and Black pieces to the card front. Then I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach my stamped square.

Next, I added a banner cut from Rose Red card stock. I cut a 1/2″ strip of card stock and then used the Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item) to shape the end of the banner. Then I stamped a flower from the Secret Garden stamp set using my Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad. I used the Secret Garden Framelits to cut out my flower and some leaves from Old Olive card stock. I used mini glue dots to adhere the leaves and then used Stampin’ Dimensionals to add my flower. I chose the “You make me smile” greeting from the A Round Array stamp set (wood mount and clear mount), which I stamped in Rose Red ink on Very Vanilla card stock and cut out using the 7/8″ Scalloped Circle Punch. The sentiment was also adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Finally, I added some Basic Pearl Jewel Accents to the center of my flower and the bottom left corner of my card for a finishing touch.

Of course, you may have noticed that I always like to finish the inside of my card with a coordinating accent. I used the Secret Garden and Petite Petals stamp sets to mirror the design from the front of my card on a panel of Very Vanilla and adhered it to the inside of the card using SNAIL.

I hope you have enjoyed today’s creation. It was a great creative challenge for me and I really enjoyed putting it together. If you liked my post today, I would appreciate it if you could help me out by pinning it to Pinterest. I am still working on building up my blog following and I need all the help I can get to spread the word! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card in the mail!

If you would like to order the Secret Garden stamp set or any of the other beautiful products featured in this card, please click here to shop in my online store. I would love to help you in your creative journey by becoming your personal Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Remember it’s Sale-a-bration with Stampin’ Up! Choose from a wide variety of FREE items with any $50 purchase until March 31, 2014.

You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts at the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 4 – 10

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 10.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: A Round Array (129090); Secret Garden (129144); Petite Petals (133155)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Secret Garden Framelits Dies (129372); Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127819); 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404); Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item)

Embellishments: Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247)

Card Stock: Basic Black (121045) – card base 4-1/4″ x 11″, 3-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ panel; Island Indigo (122923) – 1-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ panel, 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ square; Very Vanilla (101650) – 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ panel (stamped), 2″ x 2″ square (stamped), 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside), one flower die cut, one 7/8″ scalloped circle punch (sentiment); Old Olive (100702) – one leaf die cut (Secret Garden Framelits); Rose Red (102544) – one banner.

Markers & Ink: Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (126954); Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad (126986); Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (126953); Stazon Black (101406)

Tools: Big Shot (113439)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Make a “Mosaic Madness” Wish with Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

I have been having lots of fun with challenges this week. I wanted to see how many challenges I could cover with a single card. It really gets the creative juices flowing! Today’s card features the Perfect Pennants (wood mount and clear mount) and Mosaic Madness (wood mount and clear mount) stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! I love that the Modern Mosaic stamp set also has a coordinating punch and embossing folder… oh the possibilities! LOL!

If you enjoy this card, please leave me a comment. I would love to hear what you think. On March 31st, I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a beautiful handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

This card combines three challenges in one: SCS Sketch Challenge #477, Color Challenge #467, and SUO #91

I began my card with a Bermuda Bay card base, then I dry embossed a Soft Sky panel using the Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I adhered this panel to the card base using SNAIL adhesive. Next, I cut a banner in Midnight Muse card stock using the largest of the Banner Framelits Dies. I trimmed 1/2 inch off of the banner from each side to make it the appropriate width for my card design. Then, I added panels of Bermuda Bay and Very Vanilla using SNAIL. (Before adhering the panels, I inked the outside edge of the Very Vanilla panel using a sponge dauber and my Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad.)

After creating the basic design, it was time to add the details. I used Bermuda Bay ink for all of the stamping in this project. I stamped the “Make a Wish” greeting from the Perfect Pennants stamp set (available as a bundle with the Banner Framelits Dies for a 15% discount off the regular price; wood mount and clear mount).

Next, I stamped some of the stamps from the Mosaic Madness stamp set and cut them out using the Mosaic Punch. (The Mosaic Madness stamp set and the Mosaic Punch are also available as a bundle for 15% off the normal price; wood mount and clear mount.) For a little bit of “bling” I added some Basic Rhinestone Jewel Accents to my punched pieces. Finally, I stamped some banners using the Perfect Pennants and Banner Blast (Sale-a-bration item) stamp sets. I punched out the small banners using the Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item), and I attached all of the detail pieces to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

As a finishing touch, I added a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of my card and stamped it with the banner stamps I used on the front.

I am pleased with how this card turned out. I like that it could be used for a man’s birthday card too. I tend to make my cards very “girly” so this one is pretty neutral for me! If you enjoyed my post, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am working on building up my blog following and could use your help in getting the word out! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card in the mail!

If you would like to order the Mosaic Madness stamp set, Perfect Pennants stamp set or any of the other beautiful products featured in this card, please click here to shop in my online store. Remember it’s Sale-a-bration with Stampin’ Up! Choose from a wide variety of FREE items (including the Banner Punch and Banner Blast stamp set) with any $50 purchase until March 31, 2014.

You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, and the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 4-10

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:

WEEKLY DEALS

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

	Coastal Cabana 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130024 Regular Price: 8.95 US/12.5 CAN Discounted Price: 6.7125 US/9.375 CAN
	Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130023 Regular Price: 8.95 US/12.5 CAN Discounted Price: 6.7125 US/9.375 CAN
	Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 125601 Regular Price: 8.95 US/10.95 CAN Discounted Price: 6.7125 US/8.2125 CAN
	Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels Item # 129324 Regular Price: 4.95 US/6.5 CAN Discounted Price: 3.7125 US/4.875 CAN
	Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126847 Regular Price: 8.95 US/12.25 CAN Discounted Price: 6.7125 US/9.1875 CAN
	Betsy’S Blooms Stampin’ Around Standard Wheel Item # 126943 Regular Price: 6.5 US/7.95 CAN Discounted Price: 4.875 US/5.9625 CAN
	2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 130137 Regular Price: 21.95 US/26.95 CAN Discounted Price: 16.4625 US/20.2125 CAN
	Everything Easter Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 129363 Regular Price: 14.95 US/16.5 CAN Discounted Price: 8.97 US/9.9 CAN

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 10.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Mosaic Madness (130249); Perfect Pennants (133230); Banner Blast (Sale-a-bration item)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Banner Framelits Dies (132173); Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (129984); Mosaic Punch (131267); Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item)

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents (119246)

Card Stock: Bermuda Bay (131197) – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ panel (front of card), one banner; Soft Sky (131203) – 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel, two banners (banner punch); Midnight Muse (126843) – one large banner (Banner Framelits Dies); Very Vanilla (101650) – 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ panel (front of card), 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel (inside of card), two Mosaic Punches.

Markers & Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad (131171)

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Sponge Dauber (102892)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Blooming with Kindness and Elegance – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s card is my first step into the world of card challenges. I created this card using the Blooming with Kindness stamp set from Stampin’ Up! (wood mount and clear mount), which I absolutely adore! I think the bloom from that stamp set is simply gorgeous. I can’t wait to send this one to someone special. If you enjoy this card, please leave me a comment. I would love to hear what you think. On March 31st, I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a beautiful handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

This card combines three challenges in one: Freshly Made Sketches #124, Clean and Simple #261, and Color Challenge #467

I began my card with a Soft Sky card base, and layered it with panels of Midnight Muse and Very Vanilla card stock using SNAIL adhesive. Then I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to place the flower from the Blooming with Kindness stamp set. I stamped the image twice; first with my Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad and then with Bermuda Bay. I offset the two stamps just slightly to give the image some added depth.

Next, I stamped the “Just for You” greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) in Bermuda Bay ink and punched it out using the Word Window Punch. I layered that onto a piece of Soft Sky card stock, cut out with the Modern Label Punch, and added two small Basic Pearl Jewel Accents on either side of the sentiment. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere my sentiment to a Large Oval in Midnight muse, and layered that onto an Extra Large Scalloped Oval in Bermuda Bay. I adhered the whole combination to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finally, I finished the inside of my card by stamping one of the border stamps from the Mosaic Madness stamp set (wood mount and clear mount) along the bottom edge of a Very Vanilla card stock panel.

I love how this card came together. The simple design and elegance of the flower make it special in my mind. If you enjoyed my post, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am working on building up my blog following and could use your help in getting the word out! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card in the mail!

You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, and the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! February 25 – March 3

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 3.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness (126422); Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802); Mosaic Madness (130249)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Word Window Punch (119857); Modern Label Punch (119849); Extra Large Scalloped Oval Punch (119856); Large Oval Punch (119855)

Embellishments: Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247)

Card Stock: Soft Sky (131203) card base – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, one modern label punch; Midnight Muse (126843) – 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ panel, large oval punch; Very Vanilla (101650) – 4-3/8″ x 3-1/8″ panel (front of card), 5″ x 3-3/4″ panel (inside), one word window punch; Bermuda Bay (131197) – Extra Large Scalloped Oval Punch

Markers & Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad (131171); Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad (131181)

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

A “Beautifully Baroque” and “Mixed Bunch” Birthday! – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

The card I have created for you today features the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder and the Mixed Bunch stamp set (wood mount and clear mount). It is not only beautiful, but also very quick! The best of both worlds for this busy mom and teacher! If you enjoy this card, please leave me a comment. I would love to hear what you think. On March 31st, I will do a drawing and one lucky person who left me a comment will receive a beautiful handcrafted card in the mail! Also, if you enjoy reading my posts, why not have them delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

This card is loosely based on the Freshly Made Sketches #124.

I began my card by cutting a panel of Whisper White stock, which I dry embossed using the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder and my Big Shot. Then I cut my panel into thirds and adhered them to a Whisper White card base using SNAIL adhesive, leaving about 1/8″ of space between the three panels.

Next, I cut a thin strip of card stock and adhered a length of Strawberry Slush Stretch Ruffle Trim to it using SNAIL. I layered that at the bottom of my embossed panels, then I stamped my flower from the Mixed Bunch stamp set on whisper white card stock using my Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad and cut it out using the Blossom Punch. For the center of my flower, I stamped a small medallion from the stamp set with the same ink on Strawberry Slush card stock. The medallion was punched using the 7/8″ scalloped circle punch and layered on top of the flower using Stampin’ Dimensionals and finished with a Basic Pearl Jewel Accent. I used my Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item available FREE with a $50 purchase until March 31st) to cut out two small banners and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere them to the card behind the flower.

I finished my card by stamping the “Happy Birthday Wishes” greeting from the Simply Sketched stamp set (Hostess Reward Item) in the bottom corner of the card. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure I got the placement just right. I just love that tool!

As you can see, this card was very simple to make, but elegant none-the-less. If you enjoyed my post, please pin it to Pinterest for me. I am working on building up my blog following and could use your help in getting the word out! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will find a “pin it” button just below my supply list for the project… and, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a handcrafted card in the mail!

If you would like to order the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder or the Mixed Bunch stamp set or any of the other beautiful products featured in this card, please click here to shop in my online store. Remember you can earn the Banner Punch
for FREE (Sale-a-bration item) with a $50 purchase.

You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, and the very bottom of this post.

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! February 25 – March 3

Here are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 3.

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Happy Stamping!

Heather

It’s Sale-a-bration time!! You’ll get a free item from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 that you purchase between now and March 31! Click on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page for more information!
Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

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Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:

Stamp Sets: Mixed Bunch (125537); Simply Sketched (Hostess Item – 129672)

Dies, Punches, & Embossing Folders: Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder (130917); Blossom Punch (125603); 7/8″ Scalloped Circle Punch (129404); Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration item)

Embellishments: Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247); Strawberry Slush Ruffle Stretch Trim (130023)

Card Stock: Whisper White (100730) card base – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, 3-3/4″ x 4″ panel (cut into thirds), 1/4″ x 4″ strip (to adhere ribbon), one flower (blossom punch); Strawberry Slush (131295) – small round medallion (7/8″ scalloped circle punch), two banners (banner punch)

Markers & Ink: Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad (131178)

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Adhesive: SNAIL (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 11 – 17

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 11 – 17

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 4 – 10

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 4 – 10

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! March 4-10

WEEKLY DEALS

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! February 25 – March 3

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Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! February 25 – March 3

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