Friday, April 30, 2021

HAND PENNED PETALS Mother's Day CARD with SCALLOPED CONTOURS DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
I made a Mother's Day card for my project today.  I used Hand Penned Petals stamp set, Pansy Patch stamp set, Scalloped Contours dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Tasteful Label dies and 2021-23 In Color Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Pale Papaya Cardstock sized  4 1/4  x  11".
I scored the 11" side at 5 1/2" and folded the card.


I cut a  5 1/4  x  4" piece of 2021-2023 In Color Designer Series Paper (Pale Papaya sheet).  I adhered it to the front of the card with Liquid Glue.
I cut a scalloped rectangle from Polished Pink Cardstock using the Scalloped Contours dies.  I adhered it onto the DSP with Liquid Glue also.


I cut a rectangle from Basic White Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped the large floral image, from Hand Penned Petals stamp set, onto the rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the inside of the larger flowers with Polished Pink Ink.
I stamped the smaller flowers with Pale Papaya Ink.
I stamped the leaves with Pear Pizzazz Ink, some stamped full strength and some stamped off.


I attached the stamped panel to the scalloped rectangle with Liquid Glue.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the flowers and Genial Gems to the middle of the large flowers.
I added 3 more Genial Gems to the top left side of the card.


I cut a label from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock using the Tasteful Label dies.
I stamped the sentiment onto the label, from Pansy Patch stamp set, with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut off the end of the label, curled it with a Bone Folder and glued it to the bottom of the lowest flower using a Dimensional in the middle and Liquid Glue on the ends.
I cut 3 strips of Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon 10" long and tied them in a bow.  I attached the bow at the top of the label with 2 Glue Dots.



Supplies:
Hand Penned Petals stamp set - Available May 4
Pansy Patch stamp set - Available May 4
Scalloped contours dies - Available May 4
2021-2023 In Color Designe Series Paper - Available May 4
Genial Gems - Available May 4
Polished Pink Cardstock - Available May 4
Pale Papaya Cardstock -  Available May 4
Polished Pink Ink - Available May 4
Pale Papaya Ink - Available May 4

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Mother's Day Card.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn




Wednesday, April 28, 2021

YANKEE CANDLE VOTIVE GIFT BOX TUTORIAL with ELEGANTLY SAID and PANSY PETALS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
For my project today I made a gift box for a Yankee Candle Votive.  I used Elegantly Said stamp set, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper and the Layering Circle dies.  The box measures
3 3/4  x 1 3/4  x  1 3/4".
This is the perfect little gift or table favor for Mother's Day!



I started with a piece of Fresh Freesia (or Polished Pink) Cardstock sized  7 1/2  x  5 3/4".
I scored the 7 1/2" side at:
1 3/4,  3 1/2,  5 1/4  and  7".
I scored the 5 3/4" side at:
1 3/4,  4  and  5 1/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I attached Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper to the sides and top of the box in sizes:
(4)  2  x  1 1/2"
(2)  1  x  1 1/2"
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a circle from Soft Seafoam Cardstock and a Scalloped Circle from Fresh Freesia Cardstock (or Polished Pink) using the Layering Circle dies.
I stamped the sentiment from Elegantly Said stamp set onto the smooth circle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the smooth circle to the scalloped circle with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I closed the top of my box with a Clever Clasp.
I tied a bow with Fresh Freesia (or Polished Pink) Open Weave Ribbon and Silver Trim, from the Simply Elegant Trim Pack, together.
I attached the bow to the top of the box with a Glue Dot.
For the final touch I added some 2021-23 In Color Jewels underneath the sentiment.



Supplies:
Elegantly Said stamp set - Available May 4
Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper - Available May 4
Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon - Available May 4
Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon - Available May 4
Simply Elegant Trim - Available May 4
Fresh Freesia Cardstock - Available May 4
Polished Pink Cardstock - Available May 4

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Votive Box.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, April 26, 2021

ICE CREAM CORNER SLIDER BOX with SWEET ICE CREAM stamp set - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
I made a slider box for my project today.  I used Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper, Sweet Ice Cream stamp set, the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch and Layering Ovals dies.
This box measures  3 1/4  x  2 3/4  x  1".
I made the box to fit 4 mini scented markers I found at Michaels.



I started with a piece of Purple Posy Cardstock sized  5  x  4 3/4".
I scored all 4 sides at 1".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.  Next I wrapped a  9 1/4  x  3 1/4" piece of Bermuda Bay Cardstock around the box making creases at the corners.  I removed the Cardstock and sharpened the the creases with a bone folder.   I put it on the box again and attached it together with Liquid Glue on the overlapping parts.


I attached Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper to the top, bottom and sides of the box with Liquid Glue in sizes:
(2)  2 1/2  x  3"
(2)  3/4  x  3"
I wrapped Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon around the side of the box and tied a bow on the left side.   I cut a smooth oval out of Pool Party Cardstock and a scalloped oval out of Bermuda Bay Cardstock using the Layering Ovals dies.   I attached the ovals together with Liquid Glue and attached them to the box, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I cut the ice cream cone out of Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper using the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch.
I attached the bottom of the cone to the Pool Party oval with Liquid Glue.   I stamped the sprinkles, from Sweet Ice Cream stamp set, with Blackberry Bliss Ink onto the scoop of ice cream.
I attached the Ice Cream, covering the top of the cone, with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment from Sweet Ice Cream stamp set onto a 1/2" piece of Purple Posy Cardstock with Blackberry Bliss Ink.
I cut both ends using the Banners Pick a Punch.   I attached the piece to the lower part of the cone with Liquid Glue on the left side and a Dimensional on the right side.   For the final touch I added a Pastel Pearl on the left edge of the sentiment.



Supplies:
Layering Ovals dies
Purple Posy Cardstock

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my project.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn


Friday, April 23, 2021

HAND-PENNED MOTHER'S DAY TENT BOX with SWEET STRAWBERRY stamp set



Hi Friends!
Today I made a tent box for Mother's Day.  I used Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper, Sweet Strawberry stamp set, the Strawberry Builder Punch, the Layering Circle dies and Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.
The box measures  3 x 3 x 1 1/2" at the base.



I started with a piece of Purple Posy Cardstock sized
9 1/2  x  6 1/2".
I scored the 9 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  5  and  8".
I scored the 6 1/2" side at:
1 1/2  and  4 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 3 pieces of Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper in sizes:
(2)  2 3/4  x  2 3/4"
(1)  1 3/4  x  2 3/4"
I rounded the bottom of the smaller piece with the Detail Trio Punch.
I attached the pieces to the front, back and front flap with Liquid Glue.


I wound Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon around the right side of the box twice and tied a bow at the top.
I cut a scalloped circle from Purple Posy Cardstock and a smooth circle from Basic White Cardstock with the Layering Circle dies.
I stamped the sentiment from Sweet Strawberry stamp set, onto the white circle, by stamping off Gorgeous Grape Ink.
I attached them to gather, the white circle on top, with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Basic White Circle on top of the Purple Posy Scalloped Circle with Liquid Glue.
I cut a small flower out of Purple Posy Cardstock using the Strawberry Builder Punch.
I put the flower on my Stampin' Pierce mat and pressed down in the middle with the cap of a Bic pen.
I attached the flower to the bottom right side of the stamped circle with a Glue Dot.
I attached a Fresh Freesia In Color Jewel to the middle of the flower and 2 around the sentiment.



Supplies:
Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper - Available May 4
Purple Posy Cardstock - substitute Highland Heather
2021-2023 In Color Jewels - Available May 4

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Tent Box.
See you soon!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn










Wednesday, April 21, 2021

FUN FOLD CARD with HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK stamp set - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
I made a Fun Fold card for my project today.  I used Hey Birthday Chick stamp set, Birthday Chick dies, Hydrangea dies, Layering Ovals dies and Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper.  You can get 2 of these cards from 1 piece of standard Cardstock.



I started with a piece of Pale Papaya Cardstock sized 4 1/4 x 11".
I scored the 11" side at:
5 1/2".
I cut 3" off on one of the sides and kept it to attach later.
The small flap will now be the FRONT of the card.


I cut some pieces of the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper in sizes:
(2)  2 1/4  x  4"  of the flower paper for the front and back of small front flap
(1) 2 3/4  x  4" for the front of the piece we cut off and 
(1)  2 1/8  x  2 3/4" for the back of the piece we cut off.
I cut a smooth oval out of Soft Seafoam Cardstock and a scalloped oval from Fresh Freesia Cardstock using the Layering Ovals dies.
I cut a  5 1/4  x  4" piece of Soft Sea Foam Cardstock for the inside of the card.
I cut the fence from Fresh Freesia Cardstock with the Birthday Chick dies.


I stamped the cupcake chick and party hat chick from Hey Birthday Chick stamp set with Tuxedo Black Ink onto Basic White Cardstock.
I colored the body of the Cupcake Chick and Shell of the Party Hat Chick with a Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend.
I colored the hair with Light and Dark Fresh Freesia,
the beaks and feet with Dark Pumpkin Pie,
the cupcake with Light Soft Suede and Light So Saffron,
the candle with Polished Pink and Dark So Saffron and
the party hat with Light Fresh Freesia and Light Polished Pink.


I glued the two ovals together and Cupcake Chick onto the ovals with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Ovals to the piece of the card we cut off with Liquid Glue.
I attached the piece we cut off to the front of the card (as shown in pics) with Dimensionals on the left side only making sure that it is centered in the middle of the card.
I attached the 2 1/8  x  2 3/4" piece of DSP to the inside flap and glued the Party Hat Chick on top of it.
I stamped the inside sentiment in the middle of the inside of the card with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the "Happy Birthday" sentiment onto a piece of Fresh Freesia Cardstock and cut it with a label die from the Hydrangea dies.
I attached the label to the front of the card with Mini Dimensionals.
For the final touches I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the cupcake and three 2021-23 In Color Jewels to the upper right side of the card.



Supplies:
Layering Ovals dies
Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper - Available May 4
Pale Papaya Cardstock - Available May 4
Fresh Freesia Cardstock - Available May 4
2021-23 In Color Jewels - Available May 4
Light and Dark Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends - Available May 4
Light Soft Succulent Stampin' Blend - Available May 4
Light Polished Pink Stampin' Blend - Available May 4

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Fun Fold Card.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn




Monday, April 19, 2021

KANGAROO and COMPANY MOTHER'S DAY GIFT BAG TUTORIAL with PANSY PETALS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends! I made a project today for Mother's Day coming up next month. It is a Gift Bag I made with Kangaroo and Company stamp set, Kangaroo dies, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper and the Layering Ovals dies. This bag measures 4 3/4 x 3 x 1". This pretty Kangaroo Gift Bag can be used for lots of other occasions too.



I started with a piece of Polished Pink Cardstock sized  9 x 7".
.
I scored the 9" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  4 3/4  and  7 3/4".
I scored the 7" side at:
1 1/4  and  6".
I turned the paper BACK to the 9" side at scored ONLY to the 2nd scoreline at:
 4 1/8  and  8 3/8".
to cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I attached a few pieces of the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper to the box in sizes:
(2)  4 1/2  x  2 3/4"
(1)  3/4  x  2 3/4"
I attached them to the front, back and front flap with Liquid Glue.


I punch 2 holes in the center of the front flap with a 1/8" circle punch.
I closed the flap and made pencil marks through the holes onto the body of the bag.
Then I opened the flap and punched 2 holes where the marks were.
I put my gift inside (gift certificate, gift card, jewelry of other small gift) and ran Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow in the front.


I cut an oval from Soft Seafoam Cardstock and a Scalloped Oval from Soft Succulent Cardstock using the Layering Oval dies (retiring soon).
I attached them together and then to the front of the box, under the flap, with Liquid Glue.
I stamped the large Kangaroo, 1 flower bouquets, 1 extra flower from the flower bouquet and butterfly, from Kangaroo and Company stamp set,  with Tuxedo Black Ink onto Basic White Cardstock.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends:
 the Kangaroo with Light and Dark Crumb Cake.
I colored the Flowers with Light Polished Pink and Light Fresh Freesia.
I colored the leaves with Light and Dark Soft Succulent.
I colored the butterfly with Light and Dark Daffodil Delight.
I cut the images out with the Kangaroo dies and the extra flower by hand.


I attached the Kangaroo to the Soft Seafoam oval with Dimensionals.
I attached the flower bouquet with Dimensionals on the left side and Liquid Glue on the right.
I attached the butterfly to Oval and the single flower to the Kangaroo's head with Liquid glue.
I cut a small tag from Soft Seafoam Cardstock with a die from the Hydrangea dies.
I stamped the sentiment from Kangaroo and Company on the tag and attached it to the bow with White Baker's Twine.
For the final touches I added 3 of the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the tag and Wink of Stella to the bouquet and butterfly.



Supplies:
Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper - Available May 4
Layering Ovals dies
Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon - Available May 4
Polished Pink Cardstock - Available May 4
Soft Succulent Cardstock - Available May 4
Light and Dark Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends - Available May 4
Light Polished Pink Stampin' Blend - Available May 4
Light Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blend - Available May 4
2021-2023 In Color Jewels - Available May 4

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Gift Bag.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn


Friday, April 16, 2021

SWEET STRAWBERRY SCALLOPED BOX with PANSY PETALS Designer Series Paper - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a fold over box that is 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1".  I used the Sweet Strawberry stamp set and Strawberry Builder Punch, the Scalloped Contours dies, the Rectangle Stitched dies and the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper.  You can make 2 of these boxes from 1 sheet of Cardstock and a few scraps.



I started with a piece of Garden Green Cardstock sized  7 1/2  x  5 1/2".
I scored the 7 1/2" side at:
1.  3 1/4,  4 1/4  and  6 1/2".
I scored the 5 1/2" side at:
1  and  4 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I cut two Scalloped Rectangles, using the Scalloped contours dies, out of Garden Green Cardstock.
I glued one to the top of the box and one to the bottom using Liquid Glue.
I cut a Rectangle from Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper using the Rectangle Stitched dies. I attached it  to the top of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached more of the same DSP to the sides of the box in sizes:
(2)  3 1/4  x  3/4"
(2)  2  x  3/4"


I stamped the strawberries, leaves and flowers from Sweet Strawberry stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock.
I stamped the outline of the Strawberries with Poppy Parade Ink and the insides with stamped off Poppy Parade Ink.
I stamped the outline of the strawberry tops and leaves with Garden Green Ink and the insides with stamped off Garden Green Ink.
I stamped the flowers with So Saffron Ink.
I cut all the pieces out with the Strawberry Builder Punch.


I attached the leaves first with Liquid Glue.
I attached the stems to the Strawberries and attached them on top of the leaves with Dimesionals.
I gave the flowers some dimension I put them on my Stamp and Pierce Mat and pressed down in the middle with the cap of a Bic pen.
I glued them to the box as shown in the pics.


For the final touch I added some 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the middle of the flowers.



Supplies:
Scalloped Contours dies - Available May 4
Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper - Available May 4
2021-2023 In Color Jewels - Available May 4
Small Circle Punch

I hope you enjoyed my project today.  Thank you for visiting!
See you soon.

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn