DIY paper crafter experienced in creating with cardstock, patterned paper, stamps, dies, markers, ink pads, multiple cutting machine brands, and various crafting tools.
Stampin’ Up! has announced that Stampin’ Write Markers and Cling Stamps (Red Rubber) are going to be available on the LAST CHANCE LIST while supplies last! This decision for the Cling Stamps is based on “raw materials becoming increasingly difficult to source, with some no longer being manufactured at all.” Going forward all stamp sets will be produced in the photopolymer (clear) material. The option for Stampin’ Write Markers is to use or switch to the Stampin’ Blends that are available in same colors as the Markers.
Part of the transition away from Cling Stamps is to introduce new and improved Stamps and Dies packaging! This new packaging will allow for better accommodation of the photopolymer stamps as they are thinner and will save storage space in the average craft room. Check out the photos below to get a sneak peek at the new packaging for both Stamp and Die storage (note the change for Die storage will also include printed artwork on the packaging). Contact me directly for more information or if you have questions. Happy Crafting!
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I love patterned papers and especially Designer Series Paper™ (DSP) that coordinates with matching cardstock and other accessories. Here’s images of some of my favorites:
This card includes some of my favorite colors and was fun & very easy to make. Even with the pink hues and colors, it can be used for any celebration – birthday, graduation, achievement – and is gender neutral. There are several colors in the patterned paper that blend easily with the card base.
The card layout is what you can call a 3D layered design with a half-embossed, basic A2 card base. It includes stamped and die-cut images/pieces, strips cut from the front & back of patterned paper (DSP), the drink images are die cut from the DSP (which is always a plus) and to finish it off, color-coordinated embellishments added to the layer used to stamp the sentiment. I combined 2 stamps to create the sentiment on the white layer of cardstock, and added other stamped/die cuts and pink gems to embellish the card. I mean who doesn’t love bling! All of the cut pieces have Dimensionals (foam adhesive) added for that 3D effect.
Card base is cut to a standard 4-¼ x 5-½ inches cardstock (A2), score at mid-point and fold (burnish with a bone folder for a sharp crease at the fold).
Layered strips are cut from double-sided patterned paper, at 1 x 5-1/8 inches x2.
Cut a piece of white scrap cardstock for sentiment at 1-¼ x 3-½ inches to use with a border die cut. If not using a border die, cut scrap to 1 x 3-¾ inches.
Cut a stamped image to decorate the lower right side of card front or die cut an image from patterned paper to fit in that section of the card.
INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE CARD:
Take the folded card base and burnish with a bone folder or plastic ruler at the fold line
To emboss, insert the front half of card base in the embossing folder and run thru your embossing machine. Make sure it’s position properly so the embossed side is facing front.
Add foam dots or strips to both sides of strips; if using double-sided paper, flip one strip & add the foam dots to that back side too.
Stamp the white scrap with the sentiment(s) and add foam dots or strips to back.
Die cut the image from the DSP or stamp, color & cut an image to decorate the card. I cut my image from the DSP and stamped and die cut the lemon slice to embellish that piece. Optional: add foam dots or adhesive to both die cut pieces for 3D effect.
Align both strips to left side of the front card base and leave a little space between each.
Add the stamped sentiment and die cut decorations as shown on the card.
Place the embellishments on the card to finish the front.
Cut a 3.75 x 5.5 inch cardstock for the inside and leave blank or add a sentiment or message to complete the card.
My initial plan for this card was to use alcohol blends but with the various colors of ink pads and colors in the DSP I used, no coloring was needed. I included the blends in the photo to show there are multiple options to add colors depending on your preference or style. Also used the Textured Notes Dies to die cut the label that is stamped with the sentiments.
Including the Celebratory Sips DSP, the images below are some of my top favorite patterned papers I have in my stash. I will create more cards with these papers soon, and I especially love anything that is of the Halloween theme (my favorite occasion to celebrate) and spookily friendly!
That being said, I put together this card using all of the new In Colors to display a quick and practical method of using the colors together on one card. I also love the names of the colors: Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush (returning color) and Timid Tiger.
The card fold is an accordion style CASED from the SU 2024-2025 Annual Catalog (at top of page #121) and is included in the SU 2024-25 sample recipes. The sample recipe measurements for this card fold is defined for 12×12 cardstock, but thanks to Julie Davis, I has able to obtain the scoring measurements to accommodate 8½x11 cardstock: Card base, 5½x11″ and score at 4, 4¼ and 9¾ inches; inside panels are 1×5¼, 2½x5¼ (2) including the white panel (cut to same measurements) to stamp or write a message, and 4×5¼ for the last (back) panel. On the outside front panel, no extra layer is applied, but I added a small die cut and stamped sentiment.
This image displays the card standing up to show the accordion style. The die cuts are from AROUND IT ALL DIES (164725) and the sentiments are from AROUND IT ALL Stamp Set (164719) which can also be purchased as a bundle (164726) and ROUND WE GO (163724) stamp set. I stamped the sentiments using SECRET SEA Classic Stampin’ Pad (165285).
This image of the card shows the inside opened to its full view. Here you can see all of the In Colors and how well they coordinate together. When closed the white panel with the stamped sentiment is hidden.
This accordion pop-out card is one of my favorite fun-folds, inspired by Lisa Curcio, and is an easy lay-out to make. It’s made from products on the Last Chance List (LCL) for 2025 and my favorite retiring In Color, Boho Blue! It was difficult selecting the Designer Series Paper™ – it was a toss up between the 2023-2025 In Color (6×6) and the Countryside Inn (12×12 – to use. Both of my favorites and on the LCL!
The images and and die cuts are also from retired or retiring products for this season. I used the Country Flowers and Country Birdhouse bundles and coordinated the colors with that DSP as mentioned earlier. The cardstock layers are Boho Blue (it sold out early) and the Neutrals DSP. This was a fun one to make and I am really going to miss this bundle and the cardstock paper!
I love note cards sets, especially for personal gifts, and this one was easy to make using the Stampin’ Up! Mixed Florals and Mixed Labels stamp set with the coordinating Designer Series Paper™ (DSP) and cardstock. The finished set includes 5 notes cards and envelopes (SU basic white note cards & envelopes, item 159232) with a box custom-sized to store the set. The card is layered and the matching/coordinating box (design courtesy of Mary Knabe on YouTube). For the note card, I selected the Mixed Media Florals 12×12 DSP as the focal point of colors for the cards and used the flowers & cute lady bug from the Mixed Florals photopolymer stamp set including a die (for the label) from the Mixed Labels Dies.
