Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Teach it Tuesday - Scrapbooking with Everyday You & Me

Welcome to my first scrapbooking blog post.  Scrapbooking is a great way to capture memories of wonderful events and life experiences.  I scrapbooked many years ago. However I have to admit that the last time I completed a scrapbook was in 2010 when I used a digital program to capture the memories of my family's trip to Disney World and a couple of other fun spots in the Orlando area.  I haven't scrapbooked since and I have a couple of unfinished books in my closet.  I look forward to going through my pictures and start scrapbooking them again, just need to find the time to add another craft! LOL  

When Stampin' Up! came out with their new scrapbooking kits my friends/fellow SU Demonstrators, Patty & Tammy, and I decided it might be fun to do a series show casing some of the new Stampin' Up! scrapbooking kits.  So this month, as well as February and March we will be featuring one kit during Teach it Tuesday as the Scrapbook Trio! The scrapbooks have 3 2-page layouts so we each decided to take a layout to share.  Patty will be working with layout #1, Tammy #2 and I will be using layout #3.  Below you will find links to both Tammy and Patty's blogs so that you can see what they created.  Make sure you check them out because they have some excellent tips and tricks for creating the scrapbook pages.  



Everyday You & Me is the kit we chose for this month.  This is such a beautiful kit featuring some of my favorite colors, Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock. It has some great earthy colors like Gray Granite and Wild Wheat too and is perfect for those outdoorsy memories.  



Page 1 - Everyday You & Me


Page 2 - Everyday You & Me


The kits make it so easy for anyone to scrapbook; the beginner to the expert.  If you are a beginner, or returning like me after many years, the kits have layouts for you to follow.  If you are an expert you can set those aside and just create till your heart's content.  I have found that the layouts are great and very easy to adjust if you don't have the exact sizes of photos the recommend or have designated for the page you are creating.    

To see my tips and tricks to using the basic layout yet tweaking it to work with the photos I had you can watch my video.   




For more inspiration on layouts #1 and #2 check out my friends' and partners' blogs below.

Layout #1 - Patty Bennett at Patty Stamps

Layout #2 - Tammy Civello at Cards by TLC 


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Sunday, January 26, 2025

Toadstool Gardens - 2025 Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration Paper

Do I like mushrooms?  Nope, I don't like to eat them and I am not a big fan of them as decor or crafting.  Well I wasn't a fan for using them in crafting until now.  The Toadstool Gardens pattern paper from Stampin' Up! has changed my mind.  Even the colors weren't my favorite until I saw a what a few people were doing with this free Sale-a-Bration pattern paper.  Now I LOVE mushrooms, well at least I love these mushrooms. LOL 

Last week I decided to use this paper to create cards I saw my friend Patty Bennett make during one of her lives recently, Fruit Salad Collage Cards.  When I started making the cards it reminded me of the Stack and Shuffle card technique.  Usually you use 3 or 4 pieces of pattern paper for this technique but this time I used only two.  When I finished making the cards I knew I had to share them with you on my upcoming Fun Friday live.  

So here are the two I made during the live.  I will try to post the other two I made later this week. 



Here are the details for making this card.  Below them is a photo of the pattern paper measurements and how they are arranged on the card front.

Details:

  • Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
  • Layer #1: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" 
  • Layer #2:  3 5/8" x 4 7/8" pattern paper cut into 4 different sizes (see them below)
  • Layer #3:  3 1/2" x 3 1/2" paper for the label punch
  • Embellishments: Sunny Day Dots

How to cut the pattern paper and place it on the card front.


For more tips and tricks to lining up the cut pieces you can watch the video! 



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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Darling Dinos - Fall in love!

 Can you say "Aaaadorrrrable!"?  Well I can when I create with the new Darling Dinos bundle from the Stampin' Up! January - April 2025 Mini Catalog.  This stamp bundle is beyond adorable and so fun to stamp with.  The bundle has 3 cute Dinos and a lot of accessories (top hat, tie, party hat, glasses...) and some fun sentiments.  Today I created a cute Valentine's Day card using the Darling Dinos bundle and the Marbled Elegance pattern paper.  



Card details:

  • Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Thick White card stock (scored at 4 1/4")
  • Layer #1: 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" Marbled Elegance pattern paper
  • Layer #2: 2 7/8" x 4 1/2" Brushed Gold Foil specialty paper
  • Layer #3: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Marbled Elegance pattern paper
  • Layer #4: 3" x 2 1/4" Petal Pink
  • Layer #5: 2 3/4" x 2" Basic White 
  • Layer #6: 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" for dino stamped image 
  • Embellishments: Heart Sequins
  • Inks: Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Blends - Petal Pink and Real Red

Video




Watch the replays for both my and Tammy's Darling Dinos videos here:



Stampin' Up! Products used


Saturday, January 18, 2025

Sale-a-bration 2025! Corner in Bloom Floral Stamp Set

It was a Floral Fun Friday yesterday as I shared some cards using the 2025 Sale-a-bration stamp set Corner in Bloom.  This stamp set can be earned for free between January 7 - February 28, 2025.  How do you earn it for free you may wonder? Well during our Sale-a-bration promotion (1/7/25 - 2/28/25) if you spend $60 or $120 before tax and shipping you can earn free product from a special catalog.  There are 12 items at the $60 level and two items at the $120 level.  For more information and to see the items you can choose from you can look at the digital Sale-a-Bration catalog.

Now back to the Corner in Bloom stamp set.  This stamp set is a beautiful photopolymer stamp set that allows you to create floral frames on your cards or scrapbook pages.   During my live I shared two cards made using this stamp set.  I hope my cards inspire you during your crafting time.  Below you will find details and supplies used for each card with the picture of the card.  


Details:  
  • Card base: 11" x 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"  Shy Shamrock 
  • Layer #1: 5 1/4" x 4"  Bright and Beautiful pattern paper  (White and Lemon Lolly striped)
  • Layer #2: 3 3/8" x 2 3/4" Shy Shamrock embossed
  • Layer #3: 3 3/8" x 2 3/4" Basic White 
  • Interior: 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White




Details:

  • Basic White Thick card stock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
  • Floral stamp in Blueberry Bushel 
  • Sentiment in Calypso Coral 







Details:

  • Basic White Thick card stock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 
  • Floral Stamp in Blueberry Bushel
  • Sentiment in Calypso Coral
  • Flowers colored in using Blender Pen and Blueberry Bushel
  • Leaves colored in using Blender Pen and Granny Apple Green




You can watch the video here with tips for creating these cards including coloring in the flowers and leaves with the blender pens. 



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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Coordinating Card with Four Corner Stamping Technique

Teach it Tuesday this week focused on the fun technique called Four Corners.  This technique is simpler than it looks and sounds.  I learned this technique from Patty Bennett and it has become one of my go to techniques when I want to quickly create a set of coordinating cards.  While preparing for this live I practiced with one color combo (Flirty Flamingo and Garden Green) and then created with another color combo on the live (Berry Burst and Shy Shamrock).  Below you will find pictures of both.  I would love for you to share with me in the comments which is your favorite color combo.




The first step in creating this card is to stamp the images before cutting the card fronts.  A tip I learned from Patty was to cut the card stock before stamping to ensure your stamped images are centered.  There are a couple of sizes you can start with it just depends on if you want to place the card front directly onto the card base or if you choose to layer it with another piece of card stock under the card front.  This is the route I usually go because I love how the additional card stock can make the card front "pop".  

Here are the key measurements you need to know before stamping your card front.  

Card front (no layer)

Card stock:  10 1/2" x 8" 
After stamped cut into 4 pieces that measure 5 1/4" x 4"

Card front (with layer)

Card stock: 10" x 7 1/2" 
After stamped cut into 4 pieces that measure 3 3/4" x 5" 


Card #1 - Flirty Flamingo & Garden Green   


Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
Layer #1:  5 1/4" x 4" 
Card front: 5" x 3 3/4" 






Card #2 - Berry Burst & Shy Shamrock  

Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
Layer #1: 5 1/4" x 4"
Card front: 5" x 3 3/4"






For more tips on how create cards using this stamping technique watch my video below. You won't believe how simple it is.



Watch the replays for both my and Tammy's Four Corner Technique videos here:



Stampin' Up! Products used


Saturday, January 11, 2025

Brightest Birthday & Birthday Bash - Stampin' Up! Kits

O.M.GEEEEE This has got to be one of the best birthday card kits put out by Stampin' Up!  I absolutely love it! Which kit you may be asking?  The Brightest Birthday card kit (#165004) and the craft kit Birthday Bash (#165010) are coordinating kits that make birthday cards, gift bags and gift card holders.  Today I used both of those kits during my Fun Friday Facebook live.  You can catch the video below.  I love the the way the two kits coordinate giving you a complete set of gift bag, gift card holder and birthday card for any upcoming event.   



The Brightest Birthday card kit makes 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs); an ice cream cone, birthday candles and gift with balloons.  The holographic accents give the cards a fun touch.  The colors that coordinate with this kit are Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon-Lime Twist, & Pool Party.  


The Birthday Bash crafting kit gives you the opportunity to create coordinating gift bags and gift card holders.  Four gift bags (2 each of 2 designs) and four gift card holders (2 each of 2 designs). The featured colors are also Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon-Lime Twist, and Pool Party.  This kit also provides sentiments in three different languages; English, French and German.  



To see the amazing items included in the kits as well as how simple it is to put the cards, bags and gift card holders together you can watch the video of my Facebook live.  Check back because over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing alternate cards using items from the kits and other Stampin' Up! product.  

 




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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Memorable Blooms - Stampin' Up! January - April 2025 Mini Catalog Sneak Peek

Happy New Year! Welcome to January 2025!  Not only am I excited to see what 2025 has instore but I am excited for the new Stampin' Up! January - April 2025 Mini Catalog.  There are so many wonderful new stamp sets, bundles and suites in this new catalog and everything is available starting Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  

Yesterday, during our Teach it Tuesday, Tammy and I gave you a sneak peek at two new bundles.  The bundle I shared was the Memorable Blooms.  This beautiful bundle has amazing floral stamps, sentiments and some fabulous dies.  To be honest the dies are what caught my attention first. There is an absolutely amazing octagon shape die and floral outline in this set.  Over the next week or so I will be sharing some of the cards I made with this bundle.  Today I used the octagon die to create a peek a boo effect on the card front. 



Below you can find the measurements and the video showing you how I created the peek a boo opening.  I have also included a list of supplies used, however the bundle is not listed because it can't be purchased until January 7, 2025.  

Details:

  • Card Base:  Pool Party 11" x 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" 
  • Layer #1: Pool Party ombre from Shades & Hues 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Layer #2: Pool Party 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"  Die cut with octagon and embossed with Layered Florals 3D embossing folder
  • Interior: 5 1/4" x 4" white card stock
  • Embellishments: Brushed Brass Butterflies 

Video




Watch the replays for both my and Tammy's January - April 2025 Mini Catalog sneak a peek cards here:



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