Friday, June 19, 2026

Fern & Flora

This was such an easy card to make because the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper really makes the card.  It is so beautiful.  All I had to add was the label and some embellishments.  There are so many beautiful dies I want to use on future cards, but for now I need something simple yet beautiful.

Here are my instructions:

Stamp Set:  Fern & Flora

Cardstock:  Soft Sea Foam and Moonlit Flora DSP

Ink:  Mossy Meadow

Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Fern & Flora Dies, Dewdrops Embellishments,

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

 

1.     The base of the card is Soft Sea Foam cardstock cut at 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and scored at 4-1/4” in the middle.

2.    The second layer is the beautiful Moonlit Flora DSP, which doesn’t need much added to it but a few embellishments and a label.  It is cut at 4” x 5-1/4” and adhered to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

3.    Ink up the frame stamp and the sentiment “You’re an Amazing Friend” with Mossy Meadow ink.  Die-cut the label out with the Fern & Flora Dies.

4.    Add three of the Dewdrops Embellishments.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Scenic Coast - Shadow Stamping

This was a fun card to make.  I was challenged by my friend to make a shadow stamping card using the Scenic Coast DSP.  These are my instructions:  

Stamp Set: Scenic Coast

Cardstock:  Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Scenic Coast DSP

Ink:  Blueberry Bushel

Other:  Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes Dies, Scenic Coast Dies, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots

 

1.     The base of the card is Blueberry Bushel cardstock cut at 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and scored at 4-1/4” in the middle.

2.    The second layer is Basic White cardstock cut at 4” x 5-1/4”.

3.    Cut out 3” x 4” of DSP.  Then cut it into 1” x 1” squares, leaving them in the order of the DSP.

4.    Cut out 1” x 1” squares of Blueberry Bushel cardstock.

5.    Add each 1” square DSP to the 1” Blueberry Bushel cardstock, but offset it.

6.    Let dry!  Lay them out on the Basic White card before applying with Multipurpose Glue.

7.    Then start at the left top, leaving a border of the Basic White cardstock.

8.    Take your next one and align it with the first one, leaving space between each one.

9.    I stamped the sailboat and seagulls with Blueberry Bushel on Basic White cardstock and then die-cut Blueberry Bushel seagulls with the dies.  Glue them together and attach with Mini Glue Dots or Dimensionals.

10.  I stamped “Happy Birthday” sentiment on Basic White and die-cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies and attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Balloon Festoon - Arches Pop-Up Card

 

This is a fun Pop-Up card made with the Everyday Arches.  I love these Arch Dies, and I hope they will be around for a long time.  The front arch is "Let's Celebrate," and the very back arch, I put "Happy Birthday" and the balloon.  I used the Balloon Festoon stamp set to make this card.  The Wonderful Stars Puff Stickers were white, but I colored them with the Daffodil Delight Blends.  They really make this card.

Here are my directions:

Stamp Set:  Balloon Festoon

Cardstock:  Secret Sea, Basic White, and Mixed-Up Patterns DSP

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends

Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Everyday Arches, Wonderful Stars Puff Stickers,

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Tear & Tape

1.     Cut three Secret Sea Arches using the largest #1, the third largest #3, and the 5th largest #5.  I tried to number my arches, but I just put a black marker on the odd numbers.

2.      Next, cut three arches from the Mixed-Up Patterns DSP (Daffodil Delight stripes) using the 2nd largest #2, the fourth largest #4, and the sixth largest #6. Adhere to the Secret Sea arches with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

3.    Lastly, cut a #4 for the Basic White for the front. You can also cut a #1 Basic White for the back of the largest arch to stamp another sentiment, “Happy Birthday,” etc.  For the little Basic White, ink up the balloon stamp with Daffodil Delight and stamp in the center of it.  Then re-ink the stamps for more partial balloons up above the first balloon.  Now, take the dots stamp and ink up each one with Daffodil Delight.  Also, take the stars stamp and randomly stamp around the balloons with Daffodil Delight ink. Let Dry!  Apply the Mixed-Up Patterns on your card.

4.    Ink up the Gray Granite ink, stamp “Let’s Celebrate” across the bottom balloon, and attach to the bottom arch.  Add the strings with Gray Granite.

5.    For the mechanism to attach your arches for the pop-up part, cut Secret Sea at 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” and score at ¾”, 1-1/2”, 2-1/4”, and 3”.  Cut another smaller piece of Secret Sea at 3-1/4” x 2-1/2” and score the same.  Adhere Tear & Tape to the smallest section, remove the backing, and adhere it to the other side to form a rectangular box for each.  The largest rectangular box adheres first, with the seam is at the back (not showing on the front of the arch) by adhering Tear & Tape to it.  Center it at the very bottom, lay it flat, and then adhere the middle arch to the top section using Tear & Tape (not the bottom section).  Lay it flat.  Now add the last arch to the top section (not the bottom section) with Tear & Tape.

6.    Lastly, I colored the white Fluffy Stickers with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.  Add them to your arches.  They are self-adhesive.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Scenic Coast with Rock Formation

This card was inspired by Ronda.  I used it for the inside of one of my cards and then decided it would look great for the outside too.  I love using the Everyday Arches with a lot of my cards, so I included it as well.
Inside it says, "I hope it finds you Happy!"  The base of the card is Thick Basic White. Then a layer of Pecan Pie and another layer of the DSP in Crushed Curry.  Second generation means ink up, stamp on the scrap, then stamp on the card.  My full directions are below:

Stamp Set:  Sunset Coast

Cardstock:  Thick Basic White, Pecan Pie, Basic White, Crushed Curry, Scenic Coast DSP

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry

Other:  Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, Everyday Arches Dies, Sunset Coast Dies, Blending Brush, Dauber, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Post-it Notes

 

1.     The base of the card is Thick Basic White cardstock cut at 4-1/4” x 11” and scored at 5-1/2” in the middle.

2.    The second layer is Pecan Pie cardstock cut at 4” x 5-1/4” and adhered to the front of the card.

3.    The third layer is the Scenic Coast DSP (Crushed Curry side) cut at 3-3/4” x 5” and adhered to the Pecan Pie layer

4.    The Everyday Arches Die is used to cut the Basic White cardstock.  It uses the 3rd largest die.

5.    Ink up the rock formation stamp with Crumb Cake ink, 2nd generation.  Then use Pecan Pie, 2nd generation, over the first formation. Let dry!

6.    Now place a Post-it note over the rock formation.  Ink up the water stamp with Blueberry Bushel ink and stamp it below the rock formation.  Use a Blending Brush and Balmy Blue over the water.

7.    At the top of the arch, ink up “Wherever this note finds you…” with Blueberry Bushel ink.  On the inside, stamp “I hope it finds you happy!”  Adhere the excess strip of the DSP inside.

8.    Stamp the sun on Crushed Curry cardstock.  Die-cut it out, and use a Dauber in Crushed Curry around the edges.  Adhere to the card with a Dimensional.

9.    Ink up both sailboats with Blueberry Bushel, 2nd generation, and die-cut out.  Adhere to the water with Mini Dimensionals. 

10.  Adhere the arch with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Fern & Flora

This was such an easy card to make because the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper really makes the card.  It is so beautiful.  All I had to...