Betsy

Hello there!

I hope today’s card gives you warm spring vibes – it’s what we all want, right?  I combined several products that I’ve been wanting to use for a while on this card.  Postage-themed cards seem to be a big hit!

I have a full video if you’d like to watch the process.  Enjoy!

I started by stenciling the Airmail Border Stencil using pink and orange ink. I used these same colors to ink-blend the Flourished Phrases Hello Stencils.  For the shadow layer, I chose a more intense pink.  The flourishes are ink-blended with yellow and a touch of orange for shading.

Next, I die-cut the postcard details using the Postcard Details Pierce Plate Die on the background of the airmail panel.  To decorate this panel further, I stamped a postage stamp and the “postcard” accent using the Postal Modern set.

Before attaching the flourished hello, I thought the card could use more pops of color, so I used the Bigger Holiday Botanicals: Paper White Die to add flowers.

I hope you enjoyed this card!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~Caly

Supplies:

• Postal Modern Stamp and Die
• Postcard Details Pierce Plate Die
• Airmail Border Stencil
• Flourished Phrases Hello Stencils and Die
• Bigger Holiday Botanicals: Paper White Die

Hello and welcome! It’s Kelly here today sharing a fun wintery project using both old and new products!
I’m so excited the Olympic Winter Games are this month and I’ve had card ideas on the brain using that
theme! My card features the darling penguin and I couldn’t resist trying another little pocket/pouch idea
like I did for the Amour Market Collection release! So, I’ve got the ski theme with the card, and the
Après Ski theme with the pocket/pouch {snuggle up with a cup of cocoa after an afternoon on the
slopes}! This pouch is a little bit roomier so you could add a few packets of hot cocoa to the inside and
even some marshmallows if they are the smaller size or the freeze-dried variety.

For the card, I couldn’t resist using the new Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts Die and coordinating
embossing folder. Now, you might be thinking to yourself: why didn’t she use the snowflake edition? I
totally get why you’d wonder, BUT I really liked the scalloped opening of the one I used, so that was the
winner. However, both would work just fine! I cut it from light blue cardstock and then did the
embossing. Once that was done, I added some Uncharted Mariner distress oxide ink over the raised
portions using a sponge dauber. I set it aside and got to work on the background. I simply cut another
panel using the main die included in the Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts die from white cardstock
and then added the stenciling using the Snowflakes Prints Stencil and light blue ink. I added some Uncharted Mariner ink splatter for a snowy look.

Next, I created the penguin using the darling Hey Honeycomb Penguin Die. I wanted to showcase the
card with the white honeycomb open, but you could definitely leave it closed so you can mail it and add
images from the Hey Honeycomb Holiday Stamp Set. There are some sentiments that would work perfectly for this particular card. I added Glossy Accents to the eyes, beak, and feet for a shiny look. I set this cutie aside so it could dry.

I knew I was going to be using the Cocoa Cozy stamp set for the pocket/pouch, so I decided to cut and
stamp a few of the snowflakes that are included in the set to use on the card. I also created some
snowdrifts using the Drifting Die and the skis are created using the Holiday Hatchback Toppers: Skis Die.
I think these are just the cutest thing and I can envision this cute penguin descending the slopes in the skis! Ha ha!

Once I had all of the pieces ready to go, I added them to the background using foam squares for
dimension. I also added a cute bow to the top using the Regency Bow No. 2 Die along with the
sentiment, which is from the Christmas Time Stamp Set and Die. I added some Snow flock to the entire
card front along with some glitter and sparkle gems to the snowflakes and the holly on the penguin. The
holly is cut using the Tagged Elegance Die and adds the perfect arctic charm to this cutie!

The pouch was created by adding some strategically placed score lines to the panel that was cut and
embossed using the same supplies as the card. I folded it along the score lines and then added a little
clothespin to the top to keep it closed. You could use ribbon or any other type of fastener, depending on your preferences.

As I mentioned earlier, I knew I would be using the Cocoa Cozy stamp/die set for this project, so I cut all
of the pieces I would need and then added the color using sponge daubers. I love adding the embossed
details to the mittens using the Winter Mitts Embossing Folder. I needed a landing spot for the “hugs and cocoa mugs” sentiment, so I cut the smallest Oblong Octagon Labels to stamp it on. Once that was
done, I simply added everything to the pouch using foam squares and liquid glue. I added some Candy
Crumbles to the cocoa for some chocolatey goodness!

I had so much fun working on these two projects and I’m crossing my fingers I’ll find some additional time to create a few more festive cards to celebrate the Olympic Winter Games! Thanks for joining me today!

~Kelly

Hello Greetery friends!  It’s Laurie Willison here! I have a super clean and simple Valentine for you today.  I went back to some of my favorite past dies….The Hearts at Home Series.  I love each of the adorable dies and the Hearts at Home coordinating stamp set.  They all work great just in time for Valentines!

To create this card, I first added a teal ink blended spot right in the middle of the white card base.  I chose 3 sentiments that went along with my cutie toaster and buttered toast.  I stamped all of them at once using my Misti.  Next, I die cut the toaster in a fun red card stock with some shiny silver accents.  I added in the toast, the heart and butter details to finish off the card.  So quick and easy!

You know I love clean and simple with lots of white space but I always love to share a few tips for adding in more detail:

•  A background stamp or something like the Cozy Cup Coaster would ground the toaster for more detail in the background. 
• Add a few more layers of cardstock to mat the main image. 
• Use a texture die like the Pierced Plaid Plate, Woven Cane Background or Herringbone Parquet for an embossed background. 

I am so glad you stopped by today and I hope you enjoyed today’s project!  If you are inspired to create a clean and simple card, please tag me when you share over on Instagram! I love to see all your creations!  

IG @laurie_willison 

Hello Friends! It’s Dana here today and I am back with a Valentine’s Day card that uses a few products from the Amour Market Collection (January release). I wanted to use the Diamond Hearts die again to create a background, so that was the inspiration for my card today. 

I started my card by using the Diamond Hearts dies to make my card panel. So easy to create and I love the variety of heart dies included in this set. There are lots of fun combinations that you can mix and match to give you lots of possibilities. 

Next, I used the Sweetest Frame Capsule Edition stamp set to stamp my red border and pink bow onto a piece of white cardstock. I then used the matching dies to die cut my bow and the center out of my panel to create my frame. I then attached the frame to the card panel with foam adhesive. 

Lastly, I used the French Kiss Sentiments set to stamp and die cut my sentiment. I stamped the sentiment in red ink and then backed the sentiment die cut with red cardstock to create a “shadow”. I then attached the sentiment to the bottom right corner with foam adhesive to finish my card. 

I think these dies create the sweetest heart background that is perfect for Valentine’s Day, although I can’t wait to use them again for a wedding or baby card! Thanks for joining me today and I hope I inspired you to create a card of your own. 

Enjoy your day,

Dana

Hello Friends! It’s Dana here today and I am back with a birthday card that uses the Vintage Type stamp & cut combo set. This set creates the sweetest vintage typewriter that can be used for so many different occasions! It was fun to pull it out and create a birthday card to share with you all today.

I started my card by using the Vintage Type dies and coordinating stamp to create my typewriter. I chose bright pink, orange, and a little aqua cardstock to create my typewriter (so many fun color possibilities that can be used). I then used the Sent with Love Sentiments set to stamp my sentiment onto the piece of paper before I inserted it into the typewriter. Next, I attached my typewriter to my card panel that I stamped with the Spring Meadow background stamp. 

I then used the Graceful Stems dies to create two floral stems to add as accents to my typewriter paper. Lastly, I used the Sent with Love dies to die cut an envelope and pen for a little extra detail. I love how all of these products coordinate and can be used together!

Thanks for joining me today and I hope I inspired you to create a Vintage Typewriter of your own.

Enjoy your day,

Dana