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Dragonfly Days with Laurie + Save the Date!

by Betsy April 18, 2023

written by Betsy

Hey there! Betsy here, just popping in with a little update before I turn it over to Laurie today for her springy card!

We’ve been busy, busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for the release of our next new collection! In just a few days we’ll start sharing some sneak peeks of our Hip Hip Hooray collection…coming to the shop next week Wednesday, April 26!

We have lots of fun and festive goodies, projects, and videos in the works. I hope you’ll join us for the fun. 🙂

Now let’s hear all about Laurie’s project she has to share with you today…

Hello everyone! It’s Laurie here with a quick and simple card using one of my favorite Stencil and Die combos….The Jumbo Curiosity: Dragonfly Die and Stencil set. I love how quick and easy these dragonflies are to put together and then adding in the color with the stencil is just so much fun. They are so easy to mass produce, as well!

Today’s card uses 3 dies, one stencil and one stamp set:

Jumbo Curiosity: Dragonfly Die and Stencil

A2 Arches Die

Crimped Frame Die

New Day Sentiments Stamp Set

To put this card today, I first die cut the dragonfly and then added in color using the stencil, some soft spring colored inks and a blending brush. I find it easiest to die cut the pieces first, lay them onto a sticky mat and then layer on the stencil. I get perfect color placement this way.

Next, I die cut the 2nd from the largest Arches Die and the smallest Crimped Frame Die. After cutting the Crimped Frame die in half (with one piece smaller and one larger), I added them to the Arched die cut panel and trimmed the sides down. This gives the Crimped Frame a wrapped look and just a fun quick and easy background detail. I placed the Arched panel with the rounded side down and stamped the sentiment at the bottom, then attached the panel to a light gray card base with foam tape. To complete the card, I attached the dragonfly to the panel with a thin foam strip for some added dimension.

Tips for adding in more detail:

You know I love a clean and simple card but for those of you who love to add in more details, a stenciled panel in the background would be a great way to add in more color. You could also use the Big Branches: Ruscus or Eucalyptus Die in the background. A scored background using your scoring tool is also another favorite of mine. Such a great way to add in clean lines but gives the card a little more detail.

I hope you have enjoyed today’s card! I am so glad you stopped in today! Have a wonderful day!

April 18, 2023 18 comments

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Bunny Kisses with Laurie

by Betsy March 28, 2023

written by Betsy

Hello crafty friends! It’s Laurie here with a quick and easy Easter card! I just love the new Bunny Kisses Die and had to pair it with the blooms in the Springtime Stamp Set. This card was so much fun to make, so let me show you how I did it!

To get started, I chose 3 different colors of Alcohol Markers and made some grass. This type of grass is super easy to make just by a flick of the wrist. Once I had a good little patch of green grass, I cut the panel down to 4” x 5 ¼”. Using the smallest of the Postal Frames Dies, I centered it and cut out the middle of the grass panel. I attached the outside negative frame to a white card base and then popped up the middle panel with foam tape for a little extra dimension.

Next, I die cut that adorable Bunny, glued on its little pink nose, colored his little eye black and flicked on some pink Alcohol Marker for his ears. Super easy! I stamped and die cut the large bouquet from the Springtime Stamp Set and matching die, then attached it to the bunny, in between his hands. I popped up the die cuts with foam tape on the Postal Frame. To finish off the card, I stamped the Happy Springtime sentiment by masking each word to create the stacked look.

Tips for adding in more detail:

I love all the white space (it’s my favorite) but you could also add in some clouds using the new Baby Face: Lamb Die (the body works perfectly for a cloud shape) or just add in some blue ink blending for the sky. You could also add in other blooms from the Springtime Set to add in more color!

Hope you are inspired to create some Springtime cards today. Thanks so much for stopping by and I will see you next time!

March 28, 2023 18 comments

TGIF – Thinking of You Honey with Laurie

by Betsy February 24, 2023

written by Betsy

It’s TGIF – The Greetery Inspiration Friday! Laurie is here with a sweet thinking of you card, which is giving me warm, summery vibes on this bitterly cold Friday. It’s looking like spring in my craft room, though…lots of spring things going on here, with new products coming to the shop in just a few short weeks. We have a lot to share in the coming days, so stay tuned! 🙂

Hi crafty friends! It’s Laurie here, stopping in with this week’s TGIF. I don’t know about you but I am SO ready for spring. It is super cold here in Kansas so I definitely channeled in a little spring to today’s card. If you follow my blog, you know I the clean and simple stamper of the group. I love simple backgrounds with a focal point that pops!

One of my favorite things to do is to collect stamped images and save them for future projects. When I am feeling low on mojo, I will grab a few stamp sets and then stamp and die cut all the images. I keep those images in an envelope in the back of the stamp set. That way when I need to make a card, I can grab images that have already been stamped and ready to go! This is also a great recipe for a quick and easy card! I used several stamp sets in today’s card but had all those fun little die cuts ready to build my springy little scene.

To create this card, I stamped the honeycomb images from the Buzz-Worthy Sentiment Stamp Set in a light brown ink. Next, I found the honey pot and wand from the Honey Jar Stamp Set. Using foam squares, I added them to the card front. Next, I grabbed some flowers from the Container Garden Stamp Set and those gorgeous green leaves from the Lemon Blossom Stamp Set. I finished off the card with a sentiment from Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You die cut with the Tear Strip Tag Die. It was fun to have all those details ready to go!

I hope this gives you some inspiration to save up those stamped images and create your own quick and simple cards! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

February 24, 2023 7 comments

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TGIF – Spring Mix with Laurie

by Betsy April 8, 2022

written by Betsy

Hey, happy Friday! It’s time for a little dose of inspiration, courtesy of Laurie!

Hi there friends! It’s Laurie here, stopping in with this week’s TGIF. Spring is in the air and I am so ready! We have several spring camping trips planned and I can’t wait to get out and enjoy the sun and, of course, to see everything turn green and colorful! For the occasion, I created a clean and simple spring card using the new Print Shop: Spring Mix. The many color combos that can be used with this set are endless and can create so many gorgeous looks!

To create today’s card, I used the large Spring Mix die with plain white cardstock and then used a sticky mat to hold the negative and main die cut together. Doing it this way made it easy to line up the stencils and blend each layer in until the full image was complete.

Using a white card base, I scored ½” around the front to create my go to detail on a clean and simple card. I love how the scored frame adds a fun little finishing detail to a card base. Next, I cut 1” off the bottom of the floral image just so it would sit a bit lower on the card front. Using Glossy Accents, I added in a center to several of the flowers and then popped it up on the card front with foam tape. To finish off the card, I used the hello from Opposites Attract to add in the black sentiment. Super simple!

Hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thanks so much for coming by!

April 8, 2022 13 comments

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TGIF – Quick and Easy Easter Inspiration with Laurie

by Betsy March 12, 2021

written by Betsy

Happy TGIF! I hope your week was great and that maybe crafty plans are on your horizon for the weekend! Laurie is here with some super quick and cute Easter inspiration!

The latest Spring Fever Release has me ready for Spring! How about you? It’s warming up here in Kansas and I am starting to plan a little garden. I don’t actually have a green thumb…but I try! One thing I am going to try my hand at this year is carrots. I love carrots and I am excited to see what happens. For now, I am going to stick with paper carrots. The new Bontanicuts Carrot Dies are so cute and add the most fun detail to a springy card!

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To create this super quick and easy card, I stamped the Windowpane Plaid Background Stamp on some coral cardstock. I popped this layer up on a white card base with fun foam. Next, I die cut one of the Crimped Circle dies. I wanted to add a simple sentiment so I grabbed the Put a Bow on It Stamp set and used the Happy Easter. Now I know its curved to fit on the bow, but I thought it gave a fun whimsical look to the card.

After die cutting the carrots, I blended in a little ink for shading and then added brown pencil to the detail lines just to add a little extra detail. I popped in their tops and added in the Fit to Be Tied Bow. To finish off the card, I added in some clear drops. Super simple!

If you joined me for the Greetery Live on Tuesday, you know we talked about the Crimped Circles and how they work great for a plate (which I didn’t originally intend for this card but it works great!) That brings on so many more great ways to use these dies!

I hope you have enjoyed today’s simple project! Hope you have a great day!

March 12, 2021 13 comments

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S’more Inspiration with Laurie

by Betsy October 23, 2020

written by Betsy

It’s TGIF time and Laurie is here with a fun project using our S’more Holiday set to create these clever money cards. A fun way to wrap up some Christmas cash…who doesn’t love getting a little green at Christmas? 😉

Hello friends! It’s Laurie here with a quick little project perfect for a holiday gift. The new set, S’more Holiday, is so versatile and works for several occasions, but I just love the sentiment “Christmas Cash”. It works for a great little gift cash card using those adorable s’mores.

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To create this card, I made a card base that is 7” x 6 ¼”. Folded in half, this is the perfect size for adding in cash. I cut down the front with a little bit of an angle so the cash shows through when the card is complete. I stamped “sending” and “Christmas Cash” directly on the white card base. Next, I stamped and die cut the S’more sentiment in a fun bright red ink.

After stamping and die cutting the marshmallows, the little chocolate bar and the s’more stick, I added those above the sentiment. To add one final detail, I die cut the Graham Cracker Cuts Die from kraft cardstock and added a little bit of brown ink distressing around the edges. I tucked it inside the card front at an angle which also helps to hold the cash in place.

To finish it off, I added a little Christmas Cash, secured with a little decorative washi. This is definitely a quick and easy project! Hope you enjoy!

October 23, 2020 6 comments

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TGIF – Gingham & Pine with Laurie + Merry Makings Sneak Peek #1

by Betsy October 2, 2020

written by Betsy

Laurie is here with a festive TGIF to get us in the mood for all of the holiday stuff coming next week! Speaking of which, before we get to Laurie’s project, here’s your first peek at the Merry Makings collection.

We have so much to show you, but this first peek is all about making the holidays beautiful. Filled with florals and natural elements, these are products that I think you’ll reach for over and over…some even after the holidays have passed.

I’ll be back tomorrow with Peek #2!

Now that we got that out of our systems, let’s turn it over to Laurie for today’s festive TGIF…

Hello friends, it’s Laurie here with a quick and simple holiday card using the adorable Square Dance Stencils in a unique way. I’ll also be using the Bontanicuts Pine Bough Die and a sentiment from the Tree Trimmings Stamp Set.

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To create this card, I grabbed a full sheet of neenah cardstock and blended the Square Dance Stencils in a large area so I could use the pattern vertically instead of at an angle. I love the red background and how perfect it is for Christmas. I cut the patterned piece to leave 1 ¼” along the bottom of the card base. I added the panel to the top of the card with fun foam and then stamped the sentiment along the bottom in a dark brown ink.

Next, I die cut all the pieces to create the Pine Bough and Pine Cones. After adhering them together, I added some fine white paint splatter and a little bit of sparkle with Glimmer Dust.

I used some foam tape to add the bough to the top of the card and then finished it off with a little twine bow and silver bells.

Thanks for coming by today! Hope you have a great day!

October 2, 2020 38 comments

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July Mini Release Inspiration from Laurie Willison…

by Betsy July 24, 2019

written by Betsy

We’re back today with more inspiration from our July mini release! Today Laurie Willison is sharing a few projects with us, done in her classic simple and beautiful style!

First up is a card using the new BotaniCuts Sunflower and Crimped Frame dies. Her ink blending is just beautifully done…so soft and pretty! She paired both of the sunflowers from the die set with a sentiment from the Just Mason Around set.

Next up she has a card using the Macra-Made for You dies paired with the new Macra-Made Fillers dies. The details are really what make this one shine…the “wood” beads on the macrame hanger along with the embossed sentiment on the vellum. So clean and classy and fresh! She used the two largest dies from the Crimped Frame die set to create the outer frame and filled it with vellum. Her planter is filled with the two hanging plants from the Macra-Made Fillers set.

Don’t you just love Laurie’s take on these new products? Stay tuned for even more inspiration later this week!

July 24, 2019 9 comments