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Pretty Paper Petit Fours with Kelly

by Betsy April 15, 2025

written by Betsy

Hello and welcome, friends! It’s Kelly here today and I’m happy to be here! Back in February, Pinterest decided it wanted to show me all kinds of pretty images featuring tea sets and petit fours! Ha ha! I obliged and saved a few because as soon as I saw those pretty petit fours, I KNEW I wanted to try using
the Curio Confections Die to make some paper versions! I also knew that the Fine China suite of products would be the perfect companion!

To begin, I used the Fine China Hot Foil with Champagne foil for the plates. I used the Fine China Die +
Stencil to cut out the plates and then added soft color with the stencils. I took all of my color cues from
the pretty image that I had saved and the china was pale pink and white with touches of blue. Now,
don’t make the same mistake I did; I forgot that the pierced circle detail doesn’t actually CUT a circle
out, too! Woops! I had stamped the circle rose images on a separate piece of cardstock and was thinking
I could use that circle piece to cut them out, but no, it is just the pierced detail. Instead, I used the pierced detail on the larger plate and then simply used a circle punch to punch out the rose detail piece
and glued it to the plate.

For the smaller plate, I used a larger punch and popped it up using foam squares. Before I added it to the
plate, I stamped the sentiment in black ink using the Fine China Stamp Set. I set all of the plates aside,
including the tiny one and got to work on the petit fours. Normally I die cut things like this from white
cardstock and then use ink to color them, but in order to achieve the desired effect, I cut them from
regular colored cardstock. I chose a pale pink, aqua, and lilac and used a bright gold cardstock for the
paper liners. I used foam squares to pop the petit fours up on the liners to give them dimension.
Each of the petit fours got a tiny cluster of flowers using the Winter Medley die. Of course, the real
version had flowers made from icing so I added a dot of white Nuvo Drops to the center of each flower
to achieve that same look. I don’t know about you, but I don’t use my drops as much as I used to, so it’s
always nice to have an excuse!

Once all of the elements were ready to go, I got to work assembling the card. I added a touch of aqua ink
around the edges of a white panel measuring 4 by 5 ¼ inches. I layered the plates on a diagonal and then
added the petit fours here and there. The smallest plate is tucked in the corner and I simply removed
the excess with scissors. I used the Flappable Stencil to decorate the envelope and then used another
sentiment from the Fine China stamp set to tie it all together. The entire panel is added to a pale pink
top-folding card base using foam squares.

I really had a lot of fun making these petit fours and I can’t wait to try using them again for other projects. It’s always nice to stretch your supplies for multiple uses!

Thanks so much for joining me today!
~Kelly

April 15, 2025 11 comments

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Posted with Love with Kelly

by Betsy February 4, 2025

written by Betsy

Hello friends! It’s Kelly here today sharing a fun, seasonal project for Valentine’s Day! I have been dying to make some love themed postal boxes and with a few new additions from the Bibliophile Collection, I am just thrilled with how these came out!

To begin, I used the Arch Box Large Die to cut out the pieces I would need for the two boxes; one pink and one red. I added some tone-on-tone shading with coordinating ink to give the edges some dimension. I also die cut the accent pieces using the Post Box Details Die and added the same ink shading. I set those aside and got to work on the embossed postal elements.

I used a few of the non-Christmas images included in the North Pole Post Stamp Set. I knew these would come in handy when creating post boxes for other holidays or occasions! I used the coordinating North Pole Post Die to cut out the embossed sentiments and put them with the other pieces I’d already prepared.

I die cut the largest heart and border from the Nordic Hearts Die from both pink and red cardstock and then layered them using foam squares. I chose two different sentiments for the center of the hearts for variety. Once that was done, I used all of the prepared pieces to decorate the front of the post boxes using foam squares and liquid glue.

As soon as I saw the Have a Spine: Lock and Key Die, I knew the cute heart lock and keys would be perfect on the post boxes! I die cut the lock that is included in the Post Box Details Die for one of the boxes (red) and the heart lock and key for the other (pink). These details are die cut from Antique Gold cardstock as well as the Fancy Feet, which I adhered at the very end.

Once the front was decorated, I used ScorTape to assemble the boxes and then added the feet. I was tempted to leave them as-is, but I just couldn’t resist adding a few details from the Sent with Love Die and a few clusters of flowers created from the Winter Medley Die. These little accents just really make such a difference with the overall look and they are just so fun to create! Each time I create with the Arch Box Large, I am so impressed with the size because it can hold more than other treat boxes I have made in the past. I can’t wait to fill these up with some Valentine’s Day treats and gifts to give to the special people in my life!

Thanks for joining me today!
~Kelly

February 4, 2025 8 comments

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Strength for Today with Kelly

by Betsy January 24, 2025

written by Betsy

Hello and welcome, friends! It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, but here we are ushering in 2025! I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start, full of new possibilities and fresh outlooks on your life! As 2024 came to a close, my heart filled with sadness for the many friends who mentioned 2024 was a difficult year for them. My card today uses a sentiment that is so fitting for each of them, and all of us, really! The Strength for Today stamp/die set continues to be a favorite of mine and I find myself reaching for it often!

To begin this card, I created the background using the Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die by die cutting it twice from pink cardstock. I used the edges of the second one to use on the sides and then layered one down the center. I adhered them to a Grey Kraft A2 panel using foam squares for dimension. I used the Winter Medley Die to create all of the tiny flower clusters. I know I use these quite often, but they are just so cute and so addicting to create! I die cut everything twice and then had fun coloring them with distress oxide inks and finger sponge daubers. I like to add a dot of black pen to the centers of the flowers to give them extra depth. I use a foam mat and the fine-tipped end of a stylus to give the flowers a cupped shape. I glued them to the greenery using liquid glue.

For the wreath, I used the Magnolia Wreath Die and cut it twice from white cardstock. I used blender brushes and twisted citron, mowed lawn, and rustic wilderness distress oxide ink to color both wreaths. I adhered them together using foam squares and liquid glue. I have found that the oxide ink prevents the foam squares from being tacky enough, so I simply add a dot of liquid glue to the foam squares and allow it to dry. I added the wreath to the background panel using additional foam squares.

Once that was done, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, which is from the Strength for Today and placed it in the center of the wreath. I had fun arranging the floral clusters using liquid glue until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I gave it a quick spritz of Shimmer Spray, added a touch of glitter to the flowers, and attached it to a top-folding A2 card base.

I have a few friends in mind that I want to send this particular card to, so that must mean I need to sit down and make a few more! I hope this sentiment brings hope to you as well! Thanks for joining me today!

January 24, 2025 15 comments

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TGIF – Chocolate & Flowers for Mom with Kelly

by Betsy March 15, 2024

written by Betsy

Hello and welcome, friends! It’s Kelly here today with a fun Mother’s Day project using the new To Mom with Love stamp/die set as the focal point and then traditional Mother’s Day accents: flowers and chocolate! Mother’s Day is just a few short months away and I find that it’s always good to ensure that YOUR mom or mother-in-law is taken care of long before the actual day so you don’t have to endure stress on YOUR special day (if you’re a mom). Mother’s Day can be tricky for some and for those of you who struggle on that day, please know you’re in my mind and in my heart. That being said, this card design transcends beyond Mother’s Day; simply switch out the large focal sentiment for a birthday or thinking of you sentiment, whatever your needs may be.

To begin, I die cut quite a few flowers and greenery using the Winter Medley die and then colored them with distress oxide inks. I used a foam mat and the smaller end of my stylus to give the flowers shape and then glued them to the greenery. I added a black dot to the center of each flower using a fine-tip Sharpie marker. I gave them a spritz of Shimmer Spray and set them aside to work on the chocolates.

I used the Curio Confections die and cut out all of the pieces and then just had fun coloring them. I die cut the paper liners from vellum and then added the chocolates using foam squares for dimension. I added some Strawberry Bits and some Flower Bits to the chocolates for added detail. I simply glued them to the top of the chocolates using liquid glue. I find that a gem picker comes in handy to add embellishments like this.

Once the flowers and chocolates were finished, I got to work on the background. I used the Curio: Divider & Details II die for both the outer frame and the mats die cut from pattern paper. This particular pattern paper is from a 12 by 12 pad from Recollections called Floral Fantasy. I didn’t notice when I chose it that the tiny detail of the pattern is a crown, just perfect for Mom! I die cut the divider portion three times from Kraft cardstock and then glued them together using liquid glue. I added some brown shades of distress oxide ink near the joint of each section. I layered it onto an A2 panel of white cardstock using additional liquid glue and then secured each of the liners using a tape runner.

Once that was done, I just had fun adding all of the chocolates! I heat embossed the sentiment in gold onto white cardstock and then using the To Mom with Love die to cut it out. I layered it over the chocolates using foam squares. Once that was done, I added the different clusters of flowers here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I gave the chocolates and flowers a generous sprinkling of glitter and then mounted the entire panel onto a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue!

This card was a joy to create and I’m so glad that my Mom’s card is taken care of this early! No procrastination for this girl! Ha ha! Thanks for joining me today!

March 15, 2024 15 comments

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TGIF – Frosty Floral Flakes with Melissa

by Betsy December 1, 2023

written by Betsy

Happy Friday and happy December! Melissa is joining us today with a gorgeous wintery card using a fun mix of old and new products.

I love using stencils on my card creations and The Greetery has some of the most beautiful stencils. I used the lovely Frosty Flakes Stencil to create my background, topping it was a block of vellum cut using the Postal Frames dies.

I then layered in some gorgeous snowflakes cut using the Snipped Snowflakes 1 die. I added in some stamped florals using the Pine Blossom stamps and dies. My sentiment comes from the Arched Holiday Sentiments stamps and dies. I tucked in a few sprigs cut from silver glitter paper using the Winter Medley die.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend!

December 1, 2023 7 comments

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TGIF – Peaceful Pine Blossoms with Kelly

by Betsy October 28, 2022

written by Betsy

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you had a wonderful week. Kelly’s here today with a gorgeous TGIF project. Let’s get right to it!

Hi friends! It’s Kelly here today with this week’s TGIF feature! I’m shocked that we’re nearing the end of
October and heading into the holiday season! As a card maker, I’m often inspired by store-bought and
pre-printed Christmas cards! I’ll see one that catches my eye and say to myself,” I have stamps or dies
that would work perfectly to recreate that look or feel”! Do you do the same thing? For today’s card, I
saw a beautiful Christmas card featuring a large dove gracefully flying above a cluster of flowers and a
central sentiment! I knew for certain the new Peaceful Doves dies and the Peaceful Doves Details stamp
would make an appearance and for the flowers, I chose the beautiful Pine Blossom stamp set. This is
one that I haven’t used for awhile so it was fun to pull it out and give it some love!

To begin, I die cut the main bouquet using the Pine Blossom die and used the step-by-step stamps to
bring the image to life. I set it aside and got to work on the background; I don’t know about you, but I
can’t get enough of the arches! I used the beautiful Elegant Arches stamp and stamped it onto a
panel of aqua cardstock using Speckled Egg Distress Oxide ink. I also blended a bit of the same ink
around the corners for some dimension. Since I love layers so much, I decided to add even more depth
by adding an aqua arch that was die cut using the A2 Arches die with a hint of ink around the
edges. I layered it on top of the background using foam squares.

The card I used as inspiration used a Peace on Earth sentiment, but I opted for the Merry and Bright
sentiment from the Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set. I like to die cut all of the different sentiments
at once and then stamp them using my MISTI so I have them on hand for other projects! I die cut the
sentiment using the Arched Holiday Sentiments dies and then stamped it in black. I have been saving all
of the bits and pieces from my projects for quite some time now and my plan is to sit down and make a
bunch of tags with the leftovers! Can you believe that I haven’t made a single Christmas tag this year?
My packages will be bare if I don’t get going!

I placed the Pine Blossom bouquet at the bottom of the arch leaving enough room for the sentiment. I used foam squares for both the bouquet and the sentiment; using double thickness for the sentiment so it would rise above the bouquet. I placed the two doves that had been stamped with the details, on either side of the sentiment. I felt like the card needed just a little something more, so I die cut the little sprigs and flowers using the Winter Medley die and colored them using finger daubers and Distress Oxide ink. I added the tiny flowers using liquid glue and then had fun tucking them here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I added some white paint splatter for a snowy look. I also added some glitter to the doves, the flowers, and the extra dies for that holiday sparkle I love so much! I layered the entire panel onto a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue.

Once it was done, I was so happy with the depth and dimension that was certainly not on the pre-printed design!! Ha ha! I hope you get a chance to let something spark your creativity and pull out some fun combinations of products! It’s fun to get your mind working in new and different ways, especially if you’re in a rut (we’ve ALL been there}! Thanks for joining me today!

October 28, 2022 14 comments