Hello Irresistible!

Love the Sale-A-Bration this year!!!  I love DSP and especially with Stampin' Up!'s as it is double-sided, and all the packs coordinate so well.  As you are making your wish lists from the Annual Catalog and the Mini along with the Sale-A-Bration freebies do not overlook the On-Line Exclusives!!!  The Hello, Irresistible 6X6 DSP  is beautiful paper that features Lost Lagoon, which is a new main line color, that I used with this card.  This DSP also coordinates with a stamp set and die cut that is also part of the On-Line Exclusive items.  So be sure to check them out also when you're making you wish list to get your FREEBIES from Sale-A-Bration!!!

I got the idea for this card below, from Rhonda.  I used the Hello Irresistible DSP just a different design, as there are so many pretty designs in this pack.  I decided to use the Lost Lagoon as my base for this "Envelope Fold" fun fold card.  I brought in a sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set that went perfect with this card I think.  I do not yet have the Irresistible Blooms Die Set so I used scissors to cut out the flower on the front.  

There were a few different color combos that could be use with this DSP it was hard to pick one.  Tell me, what color would you have use?

 STAMPS: Sending Smiles

INKS: Lost Lagoon

PAPERS: Lost Lagoon, Daffodill Delight, Basic White, Hello Irresistible DSP

ACCESSORIES: Sending Dies, Starburst Framelit Dies (retired), & Stamp & Emboss Machine, Scissors

Better Friend

Happy New Year!  Lots of new things for this new year, New Mini Catalog, Sale-A-Bration and new Online Exclusives!  Who doesn't love FREE stuff?  Every $50 before tax will get you a free Sale-A-Bration item.  

I used one of the new Online Exclusives that is new this year called Garden Meadow Dies along with the Meandering Meadows 6X6 DSP.  This is another Designer Series Paper pack that has such beautiful pages that they can be used by themselves with a few little accents to make beautiful cards and scrapbook pages.  I have started playing with fun folds recently and DSP like this makes them so easy and beautiful to design.

STAMPS: Garden Meadow 

INKS: White Craft, Pecan Pie

PAPERS: Highland Heather, Pecan Pie, Meandering Meadows DSP

ACCESSORIES: Garden Meadow Dies, Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds

Christmas in July card

Hello and I am so glad you stopped by to see how I made this super cute fun fold Christmas card that we made for my July Therapy Card Nite class.

In case you missed it, you can see how it is made.  We are using One Horse Open Sleigh DSP, which is so popular that it has sold out a few times but is now back in stock!!!  I am loving all the scenery pages that are in this pack.  Don't forget the other side that has designs too.  This card showcases the other side which is super awesome!

Here is it is when it is shut...

And when it is open you get to see the whole scene...

We use half a sheet of 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock.  We are using Lost Lagoon that is cut down to 5 1/2 X 8 1/2".  Then it is scored at 2 1/8" and then again at 4 1/4" and we Z fold it as shown below.

We take a sheet of 6X6 DSP and cut off  3/4" (here I cut it off the top to have more of the bottom scene) then we cut from left to right 2 3/4", 1 1/2" and then you are left with a 2 1/16' piece.

We also have a 1" X 5 1/2" coordinating piece of cardstock (something that matches a color in the DSP) that will go along the left side of the front of the card.  We also need a 2 X 5 1/4" of Basic White that we will use for the greeting on the inside of the card and then also cut 3 3/4" X 1" Basic White with a 4 X 1 1/4" Lost Lagoon layer for my sentiment.

Next is putting it all together.  Taking the 2 3/4" piece and attach it to the front flap leaving equal spacing along the edges.  Make sure you only tape/glue the flap.  As you see below you will have some hanging off.  Next add the 1 1/2" and space it along the folded edge of the middle of the card.  Then do the same on the other side of the folded edge with the 2 1/16" inch.  Next you will add the 2" greeting piece next to that.

I almost forgot the 1" piece of coordination cardstock that goes on the left front of the card.  As seen below.  I also stamped my greeting and layered that and added it to the front of the card.  Be sure that you only add tape/glue to the right side as to not have it stick to/attach to the left side of the card front so that it will open correctly.  Finally, I just added some jewels to the front to set it off!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

 

Chalkboard Technique 2

Here is the last post for "Back to School" Therapy Card Nite for August.  I brought back an old technique done a new or different way.  Instead of using Versa Mark and chalks, we just used Craft White on the black cardstock for this same type of look.  This card uses the Paint Texture BG Embossing folder and Real Red Cotton Ribbon along with some red gems.  I am showing this technique in 3 different layouts.  Which one is your favorite?

 

HB2U

YIKES!!!  Didn't realize how long it had been since I last posted.  Really am trying to be better about that.   I've got some ideas on things I would like to try with my blog, it's just a matter of time and how to.  So be sure to keep coming back!

This card is from Back 2 School Therapy Card Nite last month.  With that being said, all my Therapy Card Nites have a "theme" that usually goes with whatever is the next "holiday" mixed with a play on words.  My Back 2 School nite was a great play on words as we used techniques, colors, and the cards themselves to match.  Such as this card shown here.  We used the Large Alphabet & Letters Framelite Dies with your basic colors.  I would love to see your creations with this theme in mind.  Please feel free to share what you've made.   You can always check out my Stampin with Julia Facebook page for other cards I've made.

STAMPS: NONE

INKS: NONE

PAPERS: Pear Pizzaz, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Flashback DSP (retired)

ACCESSORIES: Large Alphabet & Letters Framelite Dies, Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, & Real Red Cotton Ribbon
 

 

Stampin' UP! Sept-Dec Mini Catalog is here...

Be sure to check out the new Mini Catalog!  There is a lot of great things in it!  One of my favorites is the Night Divine Bundle with the O Holy Night 12X12 DSP!   Not to mention the Autumn Leaves Bundle with the All About Autumn 6X6 DSP that I will be featuring in my upcoming Therapy Card Nite classes!  You do not want to miss out!!!  A few things have already sold out, but don't despair they will be back in stock soon!!!

Christmas Woods in July

We had Christmas in July Therapy Card Nite this month and this is the Christmas card that we made!  I got this fun fold layout idea from Lisa Freeman (sorry I don't remember who she credited).  I just thought these were so pretty and easy to make to boot!!!

We used a half a sheet of cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored it at 4 1/4 & 1 1/2 inches.

Here are all the pieces that are needed to complete the card.  Base of card, I'm using Lost Lagoon, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, DSP see below, inside message layer 1 7/8 x 5 1/4", extra side front strip 1 x 5 1/4 and lastly the greeting which for me ended up being 3 3/4 x 1" of white layered on 3 7/8 x 1 1/8" of Lost Lagoon.

Our One Horse Open Sleigh DSP (designer series paper) comes in 6 x 6 sheets.  You get 48 sheets total with 4 each of 12 designs.  For this card you need to cut your DSP down to 6 x 5 1/4".   Start by cutting off  3/4" (top piece) and then cut the rest down to (in order shown across) 2 3/4, 1 1/4, & 2".

Now all there is to do is assemble your card!  Be sure to only tape the first piece (the one with the brown tree trunk) to only the folded back flap on the front of the card so that you can open the card all the way.  See how the card looks when fully open.

 

I so enjoyed this card and so did the girls that when we do our Christmas Therapy Card Nite we will be using this fun fold again with other DSP from this paper pack.  

Hope you enjoyed this card.  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!!!

STAMPS: Season's Greetings

INKS: Lost Lagoon

PAPERS: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

ACCESSORIES: Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals