Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Earthen Textures

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!   This is a card made with the Earthen Elegance Suite. What beautiful stamp set/dies and DSP.  Earthy and Elegant - so named appropriately - and it's a fun fold! 

Hope you like it too!  Enjoy!  

#161518 Earthen Elegance Suite $74.25

Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Earthen Textures

All images © 1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Earthen Textures (161504)      (bundled with the dies at a discount 161514)

·       Cardstock (CS) and Designer Series Paper (DSP): Thick White (159229); Pretty Peacock (150880); Copper Clay (161721); Crumb Cake (120953); Very Vanilla (101650); Earthen Elegance  (161503)

·       Stamp Pads: VersaMark (102283); Copper Clay (161647); Pretty Peacock (150083); Crumb Cake (147116)

·       Tools: Earthen Textures (161513) and Stylish Shapes (159183) Dies; Blending Brushes (153611); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

·       Miscellaneous: Loose Daisy Embellishments (160555); Stampin’ Emboss Powders Basic (155554); Heat Tool (129053); 2023-2025 In Color Dots (161620); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309)

 Measurements:

 ·       Pretty Peacock: 4 1/4” x 11” card base, 3” die-cut circle

·       Copper Clay: 3 3/4” x 5”, scraps for banner and twig die-cuts

·       Thick White: 2 1/2” die-cut circle, scrap for pot

·       Very Vanilla: 4” x 5 1/4”

·       Designer Series Paper: 3 1/2” x 4 3/4” (wood grain), scrap for large palm frond die-cut (Pretty Peacock)

 Instructions:

1.    Score card base at 3 1/2” and 9” along the 11” edge; fold and burnish.

2.    With the card base closed, mount the Copper Clay cardstock piece to the center of the card front, adhering the piece to the 2” top flap of the card base only.  

3.    Glue the wood look DSP to the center of the Copper Clay cardstock piece. 

4.    Mount the 3” Pretty Peacock die-cut circle to the center of the card front, overlapping the right edge slightly.

5.    Use a Blending Brush to add Crumb Cake shading to the center of the Thick White cardstock 2 1/2” die-cut circle.  Glue the circle to the center of the Pretty Peacock cardstock circle.  

6.    Stamp a Copper Clay ink pot image on Thick White cardstock, add Copper Clay ink shading on the right side of the pot image with Blending Brush; die-cut.

7.    Decorate the Thick White die-cut circle on the card front with pot, palm frond, twig, and fern leaf die-cuts adhered with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  Note:  The pot is mounted with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add small daisy embellishments to the top of the pot on the right using a Fine Tip Glue Pen.

8.    Stamp a piece of Copper Clay cardstock with sentiment of choice using VersaMark ink, add white embossing powder; heat set. Use a banner die to cut out the sentiment.  Mount the die-cut banner to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals under the left side and Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the right end to the pot.

9.    Randomly add three In Color Dots to the card front.

10. Stamp the bottom right corner of the Very Vanilla cardstock piece with images and colors of choice to match the front of the card.  Glue the piece in the inside center of the card base.

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Circle Sayings Bundle Bonus for July 2023

#161355 $41.25*

 

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for July 2023 – Price will

vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

 Order the above bundle in the month of July, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas, created by myself this month – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

SF-2023 July Blog Hop - Perfectly Punched!

 

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for great inspiration as we create some great projects lots of layers.  

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 This month's HOP is such fun - we're using punches.  Now I love dies just as much as the next guy (gal), and I love fussy cutting even better.  But when it comes to doing a quick easy card when I need to - I grab punches.  So that's just what I did for this hop - quick and easy cards with punches.

Bough Punch

Dragonfly Punch

Happy Labels Punch and 

my 2" circle punch (not pictured)

Then I pulled out the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (because I LOVE the "Hello" in this set) and the Hello, Irresistible DSP and started playing.  Here's what I came up with - 

Card 1 - Circle card -

For this card it is simply three circles - on one of them I punched out the little dragonfly and layered a piece of DSP behind it, then used that punched out dragonfly to pop up on another circle with a branch from the Bough punch.  Other than that, just a couple layers, some platters, some gems - and of course the Hello!

Card #2 - Strips Card - 

This card basically uses the same elements as the first card - but instead of circles I have six 1" x 3.5" strips of DSP and punched each end with the Happy Labels punch.  Then figured out how I wanted them to lay and finished off the card.  I do have a tip for getting the strips the way you want them.

I just place them on the layer until I get them how I like, then take a picture of it with my phone.  That way I can take them off and add to the layer one at a time following my picture - it works like a charm.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog.   Maybe you got some inspiration for creating something wonderful of your own.  I would love it if you would leave me a comment below and stop back soon.  Don't forget to click through on each name below to see even more awesome ideas. 

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code T3YJCUWQ through July 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

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Circle Sayings Bundle Bonus for July 2023

#161355 $41.25*

 

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for July 2023 – Price will

vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

 Order the above bundle in the month of July, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas, created by myself this month – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Simple Sketch #6 Challenge - July 2023

 

Join me for some new FUN! Each month I will be doing a new sketch challenge around the last week of the month.

A Monthly Sketch Challenge!

Here is the sketch! Use it as your inspiration - your card should contain all the layers, but you can take some liberty with them. Add any embellishments you wish.

You might recognize this from one of my FB videos - here is the card I created -

Just use the sketch and have fun.  The rest is up to you - just try and have similar layers!  The coloring on the sketch, is just to show the layers - use any colors you wish!!

Post the card(s) you make in the comments of my Facebook Business page HERE, Find the pinned Sketch challenge post at the top of my page and be sure to post by 7/31/2023, so they can be entered in my drawing on 8/1/2023. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 7/31/2023. Each unique card pic is an entry - and I will give away a fun embellishment. Have fun with this - can't wait to see what you make!

I hope you play along - have fun with it - take some creative license - just use the sketch as your inspiration!!

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code T3YJCUWQ through July 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

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Circle Sayings Bundle Bonus for July 2023

#161355 $41.25*

 

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for July 2023 – Price will

vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

 Order the above bundle in the month of July, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas, created by myself this month – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Bird's Eye View

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!   This is another card made with Bird's Eye View with a fun DSP layout. These birds are so cute - and I love the eyeglass accessories.  Hope you like it too!  Enjoy!  

#161436 Bird's Eye View $20.00

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Bird's Eye View

All images © 1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Bird’s Eye View (161436)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Night of Navy Card Stock (100867); Basic White Card Stock (159276); Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper (DSP) (161322)

·       Stamp Pads: Memento Ink Tuxedo Black (132708)

·       Tools: 2 3/8” Punch (161354); 2” Punch (133782) Online Exclusive

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813);

Stampin’ Blends: Combo Pack Flirty Flamingo (154884); Daffodil Delight Combo Pack (154883); Crumb Cake Combo Pack (154882); Copper Clay Combo Pack (161662)

 Measurements:

 ·       Night of Navy Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, Scored at 4 ¼: 2 ¾” scrap to punch

·       Basic White Card Stock: 2 - 4” x 5 ¼”; 2 ½” scraps to punch and fussy cut

·       Les Shoppes DSP: 1 piece each of 3 designs 3 ¾” x 5”

 Instructions:

 1.    Layer all 3 sheets of DSP on top of each other.  Mark a pencil tick 2 ¼” down from the top and 2 ¼” up from the bottom on the righthand side.  The angle cut all 3 sheets from the top left corner to the top tick mark; then from from the bottom left corner to the bottom tick mark.  Then mix and match the layers so you have one of each in three different piles – this will allow you to make three cards if you wish.

2.    On your scraps of white stamp the bird shown, then the glasses with Memento Ink Tuxedo Black and allow to dry; also stamp the books and allow to dry.  Once dry you can color images with blends indicated – then punch bird with the 2” punch and fussy cut the books.

3.    Punch a Night of Navy circle using the 2 3/8” punch.

4.    Add the large Basic White Card Stock layer to the front of your card.  Place the three DSP pieces as shown leaving a little bit of white between the pieces.

5.    Adhere the bird circle to the Night of Navy circle and adhere to the front of  your card.  Adhere the books just below the birds feet.  Add second layer of Basic White to the inside of your card and sentiment of your choice.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code T3YJCUWQ through July 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

~*~*~*~*~

~*~*~*~*~

Circle Sayings Bundle Bonus for July 2023

#161355 $41.25*

 

~*~*~*~*~*

Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for July 2023 – Price will

vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

 Order the above bundle in the month of July, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas, created by myself this month – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

~*~*~*~*~

If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

_________________________________________

Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!