Money-saving tip for using leftover strips of cardstock + more tips!

When you trim cardstock to layer on your projects, you're often left with a lot of strips that are 1/4", or 1/2" wide.  DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!  

I recently created several cards using the same hand-stamped background piece.  When I trimmed them to fit my project, I was left with several strips.  I created a tag with them (see steps below).  For my tag, I used the following:

1. Always In My Heart stamp set (154337) (Bundle with dies available at 10% discount) -- LAST CHANCE SALE
2. Floral Heart Dies (154306) -- LAST CHANCE SALE
3. Love You Always Foil Sheets (Blushing Bride piece) (154286) -- ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY $5.00
4. Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)
5. Blushing Bride 3/8" Metallic Ribbon (154283)--ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY $3.00

Creating the Sentiment

Notice the words on the tag?  That's not how the stamp is designed. 

Here's the way the stamp is designed  - 

Here's my embellishment -    

To create the tag, I used a Basic Black Stampin' Write marker to apply ink to only a portion of the stamp at a time, cleaning thoroughly between each inking/stamping.  Each time I stamped, I lined up the words where I wanted them.

  100082 BASIC BLACK STAMPIN' WRITE MARKER

Other colors are also available, so you can match your projects.

  147157 BRIGHTS STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS

  147155 REGALS STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS

  147156 SUBTLES STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS

  147158 NEUTRALS STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS

  153125 2020–2022 IN COLOR STAMPIN'

  155639 2021–2023 IN COLOR STAMPIN'

Die-cutting the edge of  a piece of cardstock

Did you notice the top and bottom edge of the sentiment piece?  This look was achieved using a die from the Stitched so Sweetly Dies.  My piece of cardstock was a lot smaller than the die, allowing me to only apply the die cut to the top portion (not the entire image).  I then repeated this for the bottom portion, to create the unique embellishment.

 Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)

My embellishment with top & bottom edge die-cut

Steps

Here's are the quick and easy steps to create your own unique tag for your projects

1. Cut a tag shape (rectangle), choosing desired width and length.
   
2. Cut the top with a tag topper punch.
1.  Fancy Tag Topper Punch (152711)
2.  Delightful Tag Topper Punch (149518)
3. Apply adhesive to each strip.
4. Adhere strips across your tag in desired order/pattern.
5. Insert ribbon or twine in hole at top.
6. Add any desired embellishments to tag, like rhinestones or gems, words or greetings, flowers, etc.  Go here to see available embellishments:  Embellishments & Ribbon

Have fun creating your own unique tags!

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Under My Umbrella Card

It's March - National Umbrella Month!  It inspired me to pull out the Under My Umbrella stamp set and create this bright, cheerful card.  Hope it inspires you as well.

Here are the basics needed for this card in case you want to recreate it:

• Under My Umbrella stamp set
• Melon Mambo + Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pads
• Melon Mambo cardstock (for card base)
• Basic White cardstock (4 1/4" x 2 1/2")
• Rainbow Glimmer Paper (for umbrella)
• Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper (DSP) (two 1" x 4 1/4" strips)
• Umbrella Builder Punch
• Double Oval Punch
• Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends 
• Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (about 7")
• Artistry Blooms Sequins
• Stampin' Seal + Stampin' Dimensionals

You can visit my online store and quickly add these items to your cart here:  Product List

Tips for Creating this Card

Tip #1 - Coloring Ribbon with Stampin' Blends

For this card, I wanted to have a matching ribbon, so I took a strip of our Crinkle Seam Binding ribbon, and colored it using a Stampin' Blends marker to get a matching Melon Mambo ribbon for my project.

   

Tip #2 - Money-saving tip for layering DSP

Often when creating a project, you'll want to layer cardstock on top of DSP.  For this card, the entire center portion is covered by the Basic White Panel, so I choose to use 1" strips instead of a full piece of DSP, saving a little DSP for another project!

 

Tip #3 - Using Grid Paper for placement

Our Grid Paper  easily allows you to line things up right where you want them.  By using the ruler along the bottom edge, I was able to apply the strips of DSP at an even 3/4" from either side.

  Grid Paper (#130148) - pack of 100 sheets!

You can get the grid paper here:  Grid Paper

Tip #4 - Go the extra step, and make the inside match!

If you want to take your card one extra step with a little WOW factor, make the inside match the front!  I carried the front layout into the inside!

 

Video

Check out the video for this card here:  

Darling Donkeys + Curvy Dies

 

I just love the adorable Darling Donkeys stamp set that is available now through the end of February (2021).  You can get it FREE with a qualifying purchase! 

Check out this 30 Seconds of Inspiration Video:  Darling Donkeys Inspiration

For a complete list of products used, go here:  Products Used

(Note, the Darling Donkeys and Oh So Ombre DSP are not listed in Products Used because they are FREE product choices during Sale-A-Bration!)

Positive Thoughts

Yesterday I shared a card using the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set + Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper.

Here's another card (minus the DSP), showing the beauty of this stamp set + coordinating dies.  This card incorporates strips of Blackberry Bliss cardstock as well.  the "strip" on the left, is actually a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" strip adhered to the inside of the card, with the front of the card (Basic White) trimmed a 1/4 ".

Note, the 3rd flower (the darker one) was actually stamped twice.  First using Petal Pink, and then a 2nd time using Rococo Rose, to give it that two-tone look.

PLUS, remember.....

When you purchase the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set + the Nature's Thoughts Dies, you'll get the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (155255) or any other eligible Sale-A-Bration item FREE!!  Hurry, though - Sale-A-bration ends soon.

Easily add products used for this project to your online shopping cart here:   PRODUCTS USED

Remember to choose the Oh So Ombre paper as your free Sale-A-bration reward!

Positive Thoughts + Oh So Ombre

I was in need of a stack of cards, and couldn't decide which paper from the Oh So Ombre paper I wanted to use.  So, I used a strip from each color.

I cut 3/4" strips of the Oh So Ombre paper and trimmed them to different lengths.

Bermuda Bay - 5 1/4" long

Rococo Rose - 5" long

Granny Apple Green - 4" long

Blackberry Bliss - 3 3/4" long

I adhered them to a Basic White panel (4" x 5 1/4") in a mini weave fashion, and stamped the greeting from the Positive Thoughts Stamp set in Black

Using the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set and the coordinating Nature's Thoughts Dies, I cut and adhered the following:

Foliage - stamped with Shaded Spruce on Vellum Cardstock

Flower - stamped on Basic White with Rococo Rose

Butterfly - stamped on Basic White with Blackberry Bliss

      

The panel was then adhered to a Basic White card base using Stampin' Dimensionals.

     

Lastly, a touch of Wink of Stella on the flower!

When you purchase the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set + the Nature's Thoughts Dies, you'll get the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (155255) FREE!!

Easily add products used for this project to your online shopping cart here:   PRODUCTS USED

Remember to choose the Oh So Ombre paper as your free Sale-A-bration reward!

 

 

Valentine's Day Love You Always Treat Box

This beautiful treat box was designed to match the Valentine’s Day card we made in January’s Card Class.  

It came together super quick and easy using the Love You Always Treat Box (154285) from the Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalog.

Supplies Used

Stamps

• Always in my Heart

Ink

• Rococo Rose Classic Ink

Paper

• Love You Always Specialty DSP
• Love You Always Foil
• Blushing Bride Cardstock

Adhesives

• Liquid Glue
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Stampin' SEAL

Tools

• Stitched Be Mine Dies
• Stitched Shapes Dies
• Paper Snips
• Paper Trimmer

Embellishments

• Blushing Bride Metallic Ribbon

For More Information

Check out the 30 Seconds of Inspiration Video here:  VIDEO

Easily add products used for this project to your online shopping cart here:  PRODUCTS USED

A Preview of February's Card Class

 

    

This month's card class uses multiple products from the current Sale-A-Bration promotion (ending 2/28/21).  Any (or all) of these can be earned FREE with a qualifying order: 

• Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (155223)
• Corner Bouquet stamp set (155273)
• Approaching Perfection stamp set (155282)
• Punch Party Host stamp set (155300)

I've also used:

• Pool Party Cardstock (122924) and Classic Ink (147107)
• Flirty Flamingo Cardstock (141416) and Classic Ink(147052)
• Basic Black Cardstock (121045)
• Basic White Cardstock (159276)
• Memento Black Ink (132708)
• Double Oval (154242) Punch
• Butterfly Duet Punch (148523)
• Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Black (147897)

When you register for Card Class you'll get all the cardstock, paper and embellishments to create 4 cards, 2 of each, along with detailed tutorials so you can easily create (and re-create) them.  You'll just need to provide your own stamps, ink and adhesives.  With a qualifying purchase, class is FREE!  

See the Classes & Events tab for full details.

https://cathyspapercraftpoint.blogspot.com/p/classes-events.html

Visit my online store for details on Sale-A-Bration, and to order.  Be sure you are shopping with me, and use Host Code FMBEWGC4 to get this month's class FREE with your minimum order.

cathymyers.stampinup.net

If you purchase the cardstock, inks and punches used for this class, you'll earn 1 free Sale-A-bration item.  If you purchase all of the products listed in the link below, you can choose 2 Sale-A-Bration items free.  You can choose the Corner Bouquet stamp set + the Flower & Field DSP, and make multiples of these cards, or any other qualifying item(s) of your choice.  To easily add the items to your cart, use this link:

https://s.tamp.in/jPh5OS

Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper Coming soon

This month's card class uses a beautifully foiled specialty paper that will be available Jan 5th in the Jan/Jun 2021 Mini Catalog -- the Love You Always Specialty DSP (154280).  I've used the Rococo Rose version here to create a beautiful Valentine's Day card.   

Several other new products from the Jan/Jun 2021 Mini Catalog were used for this project too.  They're all from the Love You Always suite of products coming soon. 

• Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper (Rococo Rose)
• Blushing Bride Metallic Ribbon
• Always in my Heart stamp set
• Love You Always Foil (Rococo Rose)

Additional supplies used:

• Rococo Rose Classic ink
• Blushing Bride Cardstock
• Stitched Shapes dies
• Be Mine Stitched dies
• Stampin' Seal
• Stampin' Dimensionals

This month's card class includes supplies to make this card, plus three others.  Visit the Events tab for details.  Classes & Events

A Step Up

Making a few small changes to a card design can easily take it a step up.  Here are three easy card designs using the Snowman Season Stamp Set.  Each one stepped up just it little bit more.

The first card simply uses stamps, ink and paper to create a super cute card. 

Card #1

The second card incorporates a layer of cardstock, lifted with dimensionals, and the addition of rhinestone gems for a little sparkle.  The snowman was also colored with Stampin' Blends.

Card #2

The last card has an added layer of Night of Navy Cardstock, and Night of Navy ribbon to further accent the card.

Card #3

As you can see, it's super easy to go a step up with your card designs.

Here is a complete list of supplies used, and a link to add them to your shopping cart. 

Add Supplies Used to Cart

Supplies used:  

 Snowman Season

 Whisper White cardstock

 Night of Navy cardstock

 Snowflake Splendor DSP

 Pacific Point ink

 Tuxedo Black Memento ink

 Holiday Rhinestones

 Playing with Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack

 Stampin' Dimensionals

 Stampin' Seal

 Pumpkin Pie Blends

 Pool Party Blends

Designer Series Paper Sale

 Enjoy 15% off select Designer Series Papers now through Oct 31, 2020.

Go here for details and to order:  DSP Sale

For project ideas and more info about the DSP, visit my Facebook Page - Cathy's Paper Craft Point