Zany Zoo Diorama Birthday Card

Hi Friends!

I’ve been busy in my craft room recently, getting things put away after a very successful Christmas Stamp Camp, and moving forward with some fun new projects!

I must say that I’m currently a bit Christmas’d out, but I know that it’s just a temporary phase and I’ll be ready to “jingle-bell-rock” again very soon.  In the meantime, I’ve been playing with the Zany Zoo stamp set and it’s coordinating dies & DSP, as well as the very busy, colorful DSP, Masterfully Made (#161192).  All of today’s products are from Stampin’ Up’s Annual Catalog (May 2023-April 2024), and can be purchased from my online store.

There’s a surprise inside!

Today’s project is a fun, interactive diorama card that I created with the help of some dies that I found online.  After fussy cutting (with scissors) some of the critters from Zoo Crew DSP, I placed them in the diorama, creating a cute little birthday scene with musical animals and a singing turtle!

When the diorama windows are closed, the Zany Zoo sentiment is front and center, bordered by the adorable stage curtains which are from the coordinating die set.

When the diorama edges are pulled apart, ta-da, the scene is revealed!  How fun is that?!?  I love cards that have a hidden surprise on the inside!

How is it made?

There are many diorama patterns available online, in addition to the dies that I used, but here’s a good one that at least shows the mechanics of how to put one together: Diorama Card tutorial

Once the diorama was put together, I adhered it to a Pretty Peacock card base and finished the card with an inside panel and sentiment.

Don’t miss the Seasonal Sale!

If you’ve been waiting for a sale to stock up on Stampin’ Up products, you’ll be happy to know that our Seasonal Sale will be November 14-16, 2023. 

  • 10% off ribbons and trims.
  • 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
  • 20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.

Popular items are likely to sell out quickly, so hop on over to my online store and get what you’ve been wanting!

There is much to love about the Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper, with a big variety of critters doing things like knitting, juggling, hiking, singing, dancing and partying.  The images are mostly in black & white with some touches of color here and there. This allows for customization to fit any color scheme, even a crazy bright color scheme like I used!

Like a fine wine, Stampin’ Up’s designer series papers just keep getting better and more irresistible!  Don’t you agree?

If you’d like some more Zany Zoo inspiration, you can check out this card that I published back in April of 2023.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your visit to my blog today, and I’m hoping that you’ll get your fingers inky very soon!  Have fun!

~Krista

 

Meandering Meadow Fun Fold Card Design

Hello stampers!  After a long hiatus, I am finally back in my craft room, holding classes and finding so much joy!  I’m currently preparing for my upcoming Christmas Stamp Camp, as well as playing with new products, as Stampin’ Up releases them under our fairly new “Online Exclusive” heading.

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Having Fun with Zany Zoo from Stampin’ Up!

Zany Zoo animals in cartoon illustrations

Zany Zoo for me & you!

Things are getting cute around here with Stampin’ Up’s new 2023-24 Annual Catalog where you’ll find the darling Zany Zoo Suite which includes a stamp set, coordinating dies, Designer Series Paper and a ribbon combo pack.  When the new catalog goes live on May 2, 2023, you’ll want to grab this adorable suite fast!  As a popular first-pick among demonstrators during our pre-order period, you’ll soon be able to find loads of inspiration with a quick Pinterest search.

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Awesome Otters Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Stampin' Up!

My Otterly Awesome Grandson!

Awesome Otters with Brilliant Rainbow Dies, Stampin' Up! 2022 Spring Mini Catalog

Happiness is…having grandkids!

I am such a proud grandma!  I made this card to congratulate my oldest grandson on his recent School Board Student of the Month Award.  He was chosen out of all the 5th grade classrooms in our district, making me one very proud grandma!

Such an award was certainly worthy of a special card and I had fun using current products from Stampin’ Up’s Mini and Sale-a-Bration catalogs.

Both the Awesome Otters stamp set and the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper are FREE products offered in the Spring Sale-a-Bration catalog.  When you place a $50 order between January 4-February 28, 2022, you can choose a FREE offering from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  There’s no limit on how many freebies you can claim, so right now is a GREAT time to shop Stampin’ Up products!

Paired with the coordinating Brilliant Rainbow Diesthis card came together quickly and with little effort. For more creative opportunities, these dies are part of the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle.

I stamped the otter onto Basic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Although this ink dries almost instantly, I always give it a few minutes to dry completely if I’ll be coloring with Stampin’ Blend Markers.  These alcohol-based markers are delightful to work with because they make blending SO very easy!  With a light & a dark of each color, it’s simple to add shading and highlights where you need them.

My Otterly Awesome Grandson!

Stampin’ Blend Markers (aka alcohol markers)…

I’m often asked if I start with the dark or the light color first.  While I know some people prefer to start with the shading (or the dark color), I prefer starting with the lighter shade.  So the perfect answer is…it’s up to you.  Do what works for you!

To color the otter, I used Gray Granite and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blend Markers (light & dark of both colors).  I’ve added the close-up photo so that you can better see the details.

All in all, I was happy with how this card turned out and I quickly took some pictures and then sent it off in the mail.  You can see all of the products that were used in the photos below, all of which can be ordered by simply tapping one of the pictures.  We are currently in the last month of Sale-a-Bration, so shop while the freebies last!  Please use my current host code when ordering:

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Happy stamping, everyone!

~Krista

Peaceful Deer Z- Fold Card for Christmas

Peaceful Deer Z-Fold for Christmas

Howdy Friends! Long time, no see…right? I’m still here but life has a way of throwing curve balls at us when we’re least expecting them!

I am working from a much smaller craft room than I was a year ago, because my son and his family are still living with us. After 11 months. The goal post keeps moving for when their new home will be complete, and we’re now looking at next Spring. As in 2022.

I know they’re tired of being “homeless”, but what else can they do. And we’re not going to kick them to the curb, so here we are, one big and mostly happy family!  (We’ve had our moments!!)

I was originally sharing my craft room (20′ x 24′) with them, but decided I’d rather have my own quiet space, so I moved my crafting supplies into a spare bedroom, leaving them my big room. I can now close the door when I need to stamp and they have more personal space to spread out in.  I know in my head that it’s just a temporary move!

Since I currently don’t have space for holding card classes, I’ve had less motivation to create and therefore, less to share with you.  I’d really like to start changing that, beginning with my post today!  I hope I’m not the only person who has gotten a bit lazy during the pandemic.  Please tell me that I’m not!

With all of that being said, I’d like to share a card with you that uses some designer paper that’s FREE with a $50 order, but ONLY through September 30, 2021, when Stampin’ Up’s summer Sale-a-Bration period ends.

Peaceful Deer Z- Fold Card for Christmas

 

My Z-Fold card is easy to make and I’ll share some basic measurements and instructions below.

 

Peaceful Deer Z- Fold Card for Christmas

To make this card, you’ll need to cut a Garden Green panel that measures 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″.  This will be the background or base for the entire card.

 You’ll also need a Sahara Sand panel that measures 10 1/2″ x 4″.  Score along the long side of this piece at 2 1/4″ and 5 1/4″, then fold it into a “Z”.

For the inside of the card, you’ll need a piece of Basic White that measures 5″ x 3 3/4″.  

From the diagonal patterned paper (Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper…it’s only available until 9/30/2021), cut two pieces:

4″ x 2 7/8″ and 4″ x 2 1/4″

From the green dotted patterned paper (same pack as above), cut a piece that measures 4″ x 3/4″.

Peaceful Deer Z- Fold Card for Christmas

Onto the Z-folded Sahara Sand panel, you’ll adhere the diagonal paper to the front and middle fold sections, as shown in the photo above.  The green dotted paper goes at the left edge of the front (over the top of the diagonal paper). 

Stamp the inside Basic White panel using the Peaceful Deer stamp set.  The trees on the right side of the panel are visible when the card is closed, while the little scene towards the left are only visible when open.  

Ink pad colors that I used are Garden Green, Real Red and Evening Evergreen.  The deer is stamped with black ink onto a scrap of Soft Suede card stock and then I cut it out with scissors.

Peaceful Deer Z- Fold Card for Christmas

 

To decorate the front of the card, I used some label dies from Seasonal Labels Dies, cutting from Be Dazzling Specialty Paper (no longer available) and Garden Green.  

I punched the gingham deer from the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper, using the Deer Builder Punch. He is popped up on top of the labels with Mini Dimensionals.  Adhere the assembled label piece to the front of the card, making sure that you don’t put adhesive on the outer edges.

Onto a scrap of Real Red card stock, stamp “Merry Christmas” with black ink and use scissors to cut each word out separately.  Adhere these to the front panel, bottom right.

Assemble the card by adhering the stamped panel to the inside right section of the Z fold.  Then adhere the Z fold to the center of the Garden Green panel.

Peaceful Deer Z- Fold Card for Christmas

 

I will list all of the supplies that I used, but remember that when September 30, 2021 rolls around, the Sale-a-Bration freebies will disappear!  If you like free crafting supplies, don’t hesitate or you’ll miss out!

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I am happy to be back with a plan to stay more focused!  I love sharing projects and inspiring others to be creative using rubber stamps, paper and some good old-fashioned imagination!!!

Until next time,

~Krista

Free Digital Stamps & Sentiments for your Messages Die

Free Digital Stamps & Kitchen Sentiments for your Messages Die!

We all have something in common as crafters and that’s always evident when we gather together for classes!  I have watched as friendships are born while stamping together and it warms my heart immensely!  We all have different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs, but when we craft together, we are united!

What could be better than coming together from around the globe as we celebrate World Diversity Day?  Stampin’ Up understands the value of cultural diversity and is celebrating crafters everywhere with a FREE “United Through Creativity Digital Download“.  

While this download became available on May 21, I always seem to be a day or two late and a dollar short…but better late than never!! Right??

Today you can get the free digital stamps & kitchen sentiments for your Messages Die!  You can download both and begin crafting with them right now!

Within Stampin’ Up’s 14 pages of images and sentiments that represent each of the company’s markets, you’re sure to find something to inspire your own creativity.  Print your favorite pages onto card stock and use them to your hearts’ content!  You can find this FREE download from my Stampin’ Up store, here.  My Kitchen Sentiments PDF can be found and downloaded at the end of today’s post.

I used the apple pie digital image (page 8) to create the card that I’m sharing today,  I paired it up with the NEW Give it a Whirl Dies from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog.

The sentiments are from my newest FREE Kitchen Sentiments PDF which can be cut out with the Messages Die.  You’ll find this PDF at the end of today’s post.

Using Give it a Whirl Dies

In order to use these dies, you start by cutting out the large rectangle with the partial circle cut-out on the side.

 You then cut out the large scalloped circle, which becomes the spinner.

 Next, you’ll need to choose a “window” of which there are four options: the pie slice, circle, heart or rectangle.  I used the pie slice to cut my window.  

Finally, you use a brad to attach the two pieces together and then secure it to your card base.  I used dimensionals on the backside of the rectangle, as shown below:

Assembling the Give it a Whirl card

Once this panel is attached to the card base, you’re free to decorate as desired.  Tip: if you’re going to stamp anything inside the window or on the card front, you’ll want to do it before putting the dimensionals on the back.  

Give it a Whirl card

Included in the Give it a Whirl Dies are lots of little extras such as stitched hearts, clouds, stars and arrows.  

The apple pie is part of the FREE United Through Creativity Digital Download, mentioned above.  I used scissors to fussy cut the pie image and then colored it with Stampin’ Blend Markers in the following colors: Real Red, Cinnamon Cider, Misty Moonlight and Ivory.

The Flirty Flamingo scalloped rectangle was cut with one of the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

As mentioned above, the sentiments are from my FREE custom Kitchen Sentiments PDF, available at the end of this post.  I designed these sentiments so that they’d fit Stampin’ Up’s Messages Die, giving you 17 sentiments with only one pass through your die cutting machine!  If you don’t have this awesome die yet, you can order it from my store today!

I’ve made a bunch of different free sentiment PDF’s for the Messages Die, available from the “Free Sentiments” tab at the top of this page.

Stampin’ Up offers two stamp sets to fit this die, Many Messages and Many Happenings, so you’ll want to add these to your collection as well!

Here are the sentiments that I used for my whirly card:

Free Digital Download & Kitchen Sentiments for your Messages Die!

Free Digital Download & Kitchen Sentiments for your Messages Die!

 

Free Digital Download & Kitchen Sentiments for your Messages Die!

 

I had originally made these sentiments for the new What’s Cookin’ Bundle and Measure of Love stamp set, but when I saw the apple pie digital image, I knew these sentiments would work great and I had to release them NOW!!

I cut up one of the longer sentiments for the inside of the card and then accented with a few stitched hearts.

In order to successfully print my sentiments, you’ll want to make sure that your computer or printer does not resize to anything but 100%.

 

 

Here are the products that I used to make this card, in addition to the Free digital download and my Free Kitchen Sentiments PDF.  

If you’d like to place an order from my Stampin’ Up store, please use my current host code.  If your order is $150 or more, DO NOT use my host code so that you can claim your own Stampin’ Rewards.

 

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Messages Die
$34.00

 

United Through Creativity apple pie card with Give it a Whirl Dies and Krista's custom  FREE Kitchen Sentiments PDF

I’m so glad that you stopped by today and I hope you find time to be creative!  Remember that we’re united through creativity!

Until next time,

~Krista

Inspiring Canopy Dies and Custom Birthday Greetings

Inspiring Canopy Dies and Custom Birthday Greetings

I’m happy to share another FREE sentiment PDF with you today and this one is all about birthdays!  If you’ve got Stampin’ Up’s Messages Die, then you’re all set to use my PDF.  If you don’t have it yet, you can get one from my Stampin’ Up store right now!

The Messages Die is one HUGE die that’s filled with 19 different labels in many shapes and sizes.  It allows you to cut out a bunch of sentiments with only one pass through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and it coordinates with two stamps sets, Many Messages and Many Happenings.

 

I am a sentiment junkie which means that I love having a variety of greetings on hand for card making and I never seem to have enough, no matter how many I buy!  After Stampin’ Up came out with their Messages Die, I had an “aha” moment and began making my own sentiments to fit it.  I share these  PDF’s with you in the hopes that you’ll have fun using them!  Nothing more, nothing less.  You can download them at the end of this post.

First, let me show you three different cards that I’ve made using these FREE Birthday Sentiments.  All three cards feature the Inspiring Canopy Dies coupled with various other stamps and designer paper.

First up is my snail card, made with the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog.

Snail Mail card with Birthday Sentiments PDF

The black trees were cut with the Inspiring Canopy Die and adhered to a panel of Snail Mail Designer Series Paper (DSP). I used a coordinating Snail Die to cut out the snail and then used scissors to cut out the little mushrooms.  All of these cut outs are from the colorful Snail Mail DSP.  The sentiment is from my FREE Birthday Sentiments PDF and was cut out with the Messages Die.

I decorated the inside panel with a strip of the Snail Mail DSP, a couple more sentiments from my PDF and some additional mushrooms.

Snail Mail card with Birthday Sentiments PDF

This next card has a sponged background on a Basic White panel.  I started with Petal Pink ink and gradually blended in some Calypso Coral and then Poppy Parade inks.

Birthday Sentiments PDF

I stamped the moon (To the Moon stamp set) with Basic Gray ink and then adhered the black trees (Inspiring Canopy Die).  The sentiment is from my free PDF that you can download at the bottom of this post.  It’s perfect for an “over-the-hill” type of card, as long as the recipient has a good sense of humor 🙂

The inside is quite simple with a stamped sentiment from To the Moon, along with another of my custom sentiments.

To the Moon with custom Birthday Sentiments PDF

Today’s final card includes Stampin’ Up’s wild and crazy Hey Birthday Chick Bundle  that I just adore!  If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I love these chickens!  The canopy of trees (Inspiring Canopy Dies) provided the perfect backdrop for this card.

Birthday Chick with Inspiring Canopy Dies

Birthday Chick with Inspiring Canopy Dies

The trees were cut from Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock and Just Jade card stock and are layered onto a Pool Party panel and a Flirty Flamingo card base.

The chicken was colored with Stampin’ Blend Markers in Cinnamon Cider, Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody and Pretty Peacock.

I used greetings from my Birthday Sentiments PDF for the front and inside, having printed them onto Real Red card stock and using my Messages Die to cut them out.

Birthday Chick with Inspiring Canopy Dies

Now that you’ve gotten a taste of my Birthday Sentiments, are you ready to see the whole PDF and print them out?  I sure hope so!  Have fun and let me know what you think!  I love hearing your comments and ideas for future PDF’s, so don’t be shy!

 

 

 

Products used for today’s cards are shown here and can be purchased by clicking any thumbnail.  Please use my current host code when ordering, unless your order is $150 or more.  In that case, do NOT use the host code so that you can claim your own Stampin’ Rewards!

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Thanks so much for visiting and I hope you stamp today!

~Krista

Hand-Penned with Inspired Thoughts, Stampin' Up!

Let the New Catalog BEGIN!

Today is an exciting day for creative stampers everywhere! It’s the first day that we can order from Stampin’ Up’s new 2021-22 Annual Catalog and there’s so MUCH to love within it’s pages!

If you’ve not yet received the new catalog and if you don’t already have a demonstrator, let me know and I can mail one out to you ASAP!   I only charge for shipping (US only) via Priority USPS Mail, $7.70, and will send you a Paypal invoice should you request a catalog to be mailed.

Feel free to view the catalog PDF below until you have a hard copy!

 

Today I’m sharing a sympathy card using products from the Hand-Penned Petals Bundle and the Inspired Thoughts stamp set.  The designer paper that’s part of this bundle is very detailed, colorful and pretty, and it’s found on page 104-105 of the new catalog.

Let the new catalog BEGIN!

I stamped the floral image with Early Espresso ink and then stamped the “filler” parts with Cinnamon Cider, Pool Party and Garden Green (each one stamped off once).

The image was then cut out with it’s coordinating dies, Penned Flowers Dies and popped up with dimensionals onto a white scalloped circle. (Layering Circles Dies)

Let the New Catalog Begin!

The sympathy sentiment is from Inspired Thoughts stamp set and was stamped onto a blank label cut out with the Messages Die.

The inside was kept very simple with another sentiment from Inspired Thoughts and some small flowers from Hand-Penned Petals.

Hand-Penned with Inspired Thoughts, Stampin' Up!

All of the products used for today’s card are available beginning today and can be ordered from my ONLINE STORE.

Should you place an order, please use my current host code, shown below:

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If your order is $150 or more, please do not use my host code so that you can claim your own hostess credits.

 

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Thanks for visiting!

~Krista

 

It’s a Hippie Thing with Stampin’ Up’s Spiral Dye Stamp

You know how they say in the fashion world that everything comes back in style eventually? Remember the tie dye craze of the 60’s and 70’s??? Well…It’s baaaack!

If you’ve been in any clothing store lately, you might have noticed all of the tie dyed apparel on the racks. I have always loved the look and am happy that it’s coming back into fashion. While it’s never been completely gone, it hasn’t been a “thing” for quite a few decades!!

With this renewed craze, I wasn’t surprised to see a huge tie dye stamp in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. It’s a big background stamp called Spiral Dye, and it’ll be available beginning May 4, 2021.



To achieve more than one color on a card, I highly recommend using the Stamparatus. This positioning tool allows you to shift the card stock a smidge for the second (&/or third) colors, making it super easy to get the desired look.

Stamparatus positioning tool by Stampin' Up!

 

Once I began playing with this fun stamp, I realized that some “hippie” sentiments were needed!  I’ve been making custom sentiments that can be cut out with the Messages Die, and the one I’m sharing with you today is my “Groovy Messages“.  You can download the PDF for FREE at the bottom of this post and then print onto whatever card stock color you want.  If you’ve missed my previously shared sentiments, just click on the “Free Sentiments” tab at the top right of this page.

First let’s take a look at each of the cards that I’m sharing today, all of which were made with Stampin’ Up’s new 2021-23 In Colors.  You’ll find cutting measurements for each one at the end of this post.

CARD 1:

Tie Dye stamp by Stampin' Up!

The card base is Evening Evergreen which is a deep, luxurious forest green that’s going to be great for Christmas cards!  I spaced out three panels, one in each of the following new In Colors: Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya & Polished Pink.

I stamped the large Spiral Die stamp with Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent, offsetting the second color with the use of my Stamparatus.

The chicken is from Hey Birthday Chick stamp set and was colored with Stampin’ Blend Markers in Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya and Polished Pink.

I accented with a few Pale Papaya rhinestones which are from the new 2021-2023 In Color Jewels pack.

Sentiments are from my FREE PDF which you’ll find at the end of this post.  

On the inside panel I stamped partial Spiral Dye images in four colors and then added some more custom sentiments.

It's a Hippie Thing with Stampin' Up's Spiral Dye stamp 

CARD 2:

It's a Hippie Thing with Stampin' Up's Spiral Dye Stamp

Talk about some FAR OUT colors!!  This one is cheery and bright with Evening Evergreen as the card base along with Polished Pink and Pale Papaya mats.  The stamping was accomplished with the Spiral Dye stamp in Mango Melody and Polished Pink ink pads.

The flowers were made with the Confetti Flowers Border Punch which is retiring in a few short days.  They were punched from black card stock which helps the Artistry Blooms Sequins really pop.

Again, the sentiments are from my “Groovy Messages” PDF (free at the end of this post) and were printed onto Polished Pink card stock. I used the Messages Die to cut them out.

I kept the inside of the card very simple by adding a couple sentiments and a few more of the gorgeous Artistry Blooms Sequins.

It's a Hippie Thing with Stampin' Up's Spiral Dye Stamp

 

CARD 3:

This one is my personal favorite out of the three that I’m sharing today, so I saved the best for last 🙂

It's a Hippie Thing with Stampin' Up's Spiral Dye Stamp

I began with a Pale Papaya card base topped with an Evening Evergreen panel.  I used the Stamparatus positioning tool to stamp three different panels with the Spiral Dye stamp.  I then stacked the three panels up and cut them into thirds, ending up with 9 pieces.

I pieced the cut panels back together (Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink and Soft Succulent) onto the card front.

The chicken was colored with Stampin’ Blend Markers and cut out with the Birthday Chick Dies.

The sentiment can be found on my free “Groovy Messages” PDF at the end of this post.

The chicken on the inside of this card was attached with a little piece of acetate (window sheet) folded into a “Z”.  It measured approximately 1″ x 1/4″ before it was folded.

Now that I’ve shared my cards, it’s time to share this newest “Groovy Messages” sentiment PDF!  It’s free, so please download and enjoy using it!

 

Make sure that your computer &/or printer does not change the size from 100%.

Cutting Measurements for today’s cards are described below:

CARD 1:

Tie Dye stamp by Stampin' Up!

  • Card Base: Evening Evergreen, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, folded in half at 4 1/4″
  • 3 mats: Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, 4″ x 1 5/8″ each
  • Stamped panel: White, 5″ x 3 3/4″
  • Inside panel: White, 5 1/4″ x 4″

CARD 2:

It's a Hippie Thing with Stampin' Up's Spiral Dye Stamp

  • Card Base: Evening Evergreen, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, folded in half at 4 1/4″
  • Two offset mats: Polished Pink & Pale Papaya, 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ each
  • Stamped panel: White, 3″ x 4″
  • Inside panel: White, 4″ x 5 1/4″

CARD 3:

It's a Hippie Thing with Stampin' Up's Spiral Dye Stamp

  • Card Base: Pale Papaya, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, folded in half at 4 1/4″
  • Mat: Evening Evergreen, 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • 3 Stamping panels: Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, each 5″ x 3 3/4″ and then cut down to 3 3/4″ x 1 5/8″ each.  (You’ll have enough for 3 cards when the cutting is done)
  • Inside panel: White, 5 1/4″ x 4″

Remember that some of today’s products will not be available until May 4, 2021 when the new 2021-22 Annual Catalog goes live.  Until then, make your list and get ready to order on May 4!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my hippie cards today!  Enjoy the free PDF and come back soon because I’ll be sharing more fun sentiments soon!  You might want to subscribe to my blog so that you don’t miss anything 🙂

If you missed my previous FREE sentiments, you can find them here.

 

Until next time,

~Krista

 

 

 

A Weed or a Wish? Dandelion cards you can easily make!

A Weed or a Wish? Dandelion cards you can easily make!

 

What’s your perspective?

I came home from running errands yesterday and found my grandkids playing in the backyard with their dad, each holding a handful of seedless dandelion heads.  My grandson explained that they had already “blowed” them.  I thought “Oh yay, I’ll have more dandelions next year!!”.  Not to worry, as the dandelions (aka weeds) would have spread their own seeds with or without the kids! 🙂  I guess I need to change my perspective and call them wishes instead of weeds!! 

All three dandelion cards that I’m sharing today have custom sentiments from my free Flower Garden PDF.  These sentiments were made to fit and be cut out with the Messages Die, and are a quick and easy way to make loads of cute sayings with one pass through your die cutting machine!  I first introduced my free PDF in this post.

If you don’t have the Messages Die yet, you can order one from my online store right now!

Cutting dimensions for all three cards can be found at the end of today’s post.

Dandelion card #1

A weed or a wish?  Dandelion card with custom Flower Garden sentiments to fit the Messages Die

To make this first card, I stamped the dandelion and bee from Garden Wishes stamp set with Early Espresso ink and then colored them with Stampin’ Blend Markers.  I used a Light Balmy Blue marker to outline around the entire dandelion image.  

The bee was cut out with the coordinating Dandy Wishes Dies and popped up with a dimensional.  I love how the “stitching lines die” gives the bee an illusion of movement!

Garden Wishes and Dandy Wishes by Stampin' Up!

This second card was super easy to create and is perfect for those who prefer not to do a lot of coloring or are pinched for time.  

I used a Stitched with Whimsy Die to frame the Crumb Cake panel and then stamped the dandelion within that frame.  The bee was made as for the card above and is popped up with a dimensional.

Make sure you download my free Flower Garden Sentiments PDF (found in this previous post or on my Free Sentiments page) if you like the sayings on today’s cards!

Dandelion Card #2

Dandelion card with Stampin' Up products

The final card that I’m sharing today has three small Crumb Cake rectangles onto which I stamped the dandelion and the flying seeds. I added some Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins, giving the card some sparkle.

Again, the sentiment is from my free PDF mentioned above and was cut out with the Messages Die.

Dandelion Card #3

A Weed or a Wish?  Dandelion card with custom Flower Garden sentiments by Krista Thomas

Before I share the cutting dimensions for today’s cards, let me share the products used:

Messages Die
$34.00

 

Card cutting dimensions are as follows:

A Flower or a weed? Dandelion card with custom Flower Garden sentiments to fit the Messages Die

  • Card Base:  So Saffron, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, folded in half at 4 1/4″
  • Strip: Early Espresso, 4 1/4″ x 2″ 
  • Panel:  Very Vanilla, 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Grass strip: Old Olive, 5 1/4″ x 1 1/4″, torn in half lengthwise

 

Dandelion card with Stampin' Up products

  • Card Base: Early Espresso, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, folded in half at 4 1/4″
  • Mat 1: So Saffron, 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Mat 2: Crumb Cake, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″

 

A Weed or a Wish? Dandelion card with custom Flower Garden sentiments by Krista Thomas

  • Card Base: Very Vanilla, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, folded in half at 4 1/4″ (emboss the front with Subtle 3D embossing folder)
  • Background Panel 1: So Saffron, 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
  • Background Panel 2: Old Olive, 4 1/4″ x 2 1/2″, (emboss with a Wrapped in Texture embossing folder)
  • Rectangles: Crumb Cake, 1 1/2″ x 2″ (cut 3)

 

That’s how easy they are and I hope you’ll try your hand at making these fun dandelion cards!

Until next time,

~Krista