Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Rolling Waves

 



Stamp Set:  Rolling Waves

Cardstock:  Secret Sea, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Basic White

Ink:  Secret Sea, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana

Other:  Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, Rolling Waves Dies, Blending Brush, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

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

2.    The Crumb Cake cardstock is cut at 4” x 5-1/4”.

3.    The Coastal Cabana Cardstock is cut at 4” x 4”.  Ink up the large stamp with Coastal Cabana ink and stamp it onto the Coastal Cabana cardstock at an angle.  Stamp first and second generations.  Use the single die to die cut at the angle of the Coastal Cabana cardstock after stamping.

4.    Die cut two different waves and foamy dies from Basic White cardstock.  Use the Blend Brush on the largest wave using Coastal Cabana ink.  Adhere the largest wave die to the Coastal Cabana cardstock, lining it up with the single die used.  Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  Then adhere the Basic White foamy die on top of it using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

5.    Now, don’t glue it on yet, but lay it on the card and decide which to want to stamp the sand with Crumb Cake ink onto the Crumb Cake cardstock.  Stamp the starfish on the bottom left of the sand with Crumb Cake, and “Happy Birthday” with Secret Sea ink.

6.    Once that is done, adhere the Coastal Cabana to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  You will need to trim off the edges and maybe the top edge too.

7.    Die-cut the shells from Calypso Coral cardstock.  Adhere the shells with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card.  Use Wink of Stella on the shells and on the foamy edge.

8.    Inside, stamp the sentiment “Hoping your Day is Perfect” with Secret Sea ink on 4" x 5-1/4" Basic White cardstock and stamp the starfish with Crumb Cake ink.


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Monday, April 27, 2026

Boardwalk Fun - Spinner Card

This is another spinner card that I made following Debra Harrison's instructions.  I plan to have my card class make this one.  It uses the February Product of the Month (12" x 12" Painted Illusions DSP).  I cut two Ferris wheel dies from Thick Basic White and cut the frame off of one of them.  The other one, I just used the frame.  I used the Shades of Green Hexagons.

Here are my instructions:

Boardwalk Spinner Card


Stamp Set:  Boardwalk Fun

Cardstock:  Lemon Lime Twist, Pretty Peacock, Thick Basic White, Basic White, 12” x 12” Painted Illusions DSP (February Product of the month)

Ink:  Pretty Peacock

Other:  Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, Boardwalk Fun Dies, Shades of Green Hexagons, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Spinners (it’s one piece)

Where to buy Amazon Spinners:  https://a.co/d/098SVnRj

 

1.     Cut Lemon Lime Twist cardstock to 4-1/4" x 11" and score at 5-1/2" for card base.

2.    Cut Painted Illusions DSP to 4" x 5-1/4" and adhere with adhesive.

3.     Cut the Lost Lagoon DSP at 3-1/4” x 4-1/2 and adhere to the Pretty Peacock cardstock at 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”.

4.    Cut Lemon Lime Twist cardstock at 1-1/4” x 3-1/4” and ink up “Happy Birthday” with Pretty Peacock ink.  Adhere to the bottom of the Peacock and DSP with a little bit showing at the bottom.

5.    Die-cut the Ferris wheel from Thick Basic White cardstock.  You will cut off the frame of one of them, leaving only the Wheel.  You only want the frame and the circle of the other one.  Adhere the frame to the card, with the bottom adhered to the top of the Lemon Lime Twist birthday wishes.

6.    For the Ferris wheel, die-cut the little seats from Lemon Lime Twist and Pretty Peacock cardstock, alternating the colors on the wheel with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

7.    Die-cut two big stars for the center of Lemon Lime Twist and Pretty Peacock.

8.    To attach the wheel to the frame, use a “spinner” with the biggest part on the bottom with a Glue Dot

9.    Add another Glue Dot on top of the smaller sign of the “spinner” to attach the center of the wheel.

10.  Watch it spin!  You may have to shape the Ferris wheel.

11.   Add two Hexagons to the “Happy Birthday” on opposite sides.     On the inside:  Cut two palm trees and a strip of DSP cut at ½” x 4” to add to the Basic White cardstock cut at 4” x 5-1/4”.     



 

Friday, April 17, 2026

Sunset Coast

This card was made using new products that will be available on May 5, 2026.  The Designer Series Paper is 6" x 6," and has the most beautiful sunset horizons with the sky and the sea.  It has foil accents and iridescent finishes.  The dies have nautical images. It also comes in a Suite called Scenic Coast, which includes two stamp sets and two dies, the Designer Series Paper, Loose Anchor Trinkets, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, and Sunset Shimmer Vellum Specialty Paper, all for $91.25.  You can, however, buy them separately.  
This card was inspired by the card on page 27 in the May - August, 2026 Catalog.

Directions to my card:

 

Stamp Set:  Sunset Coast

Cardstock:  Blueberry Bushel, 6” x 6” Scenic Coast DSP

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunset Coast Dies, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Embossing Buddy, Wow Basic White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

1.     The Base of the card is Blueberry Bushel cardstock cut at 4-1/4” x 11” and scored at 5-1/2” in the middle.

2.    The second layer is the Scenic Coast DSP.  Cut off 1” off both sides and ¾”
 from the top to make it 4” x 5-1/4”.  Adhere to the base of the card.

3.    Take the same DSP and use the other side and cut it at 3-3/4” x 5”.

4.    Ink up the sentiment “Wishing You a Lifetime of Joy” in Versamark towards the bottom, and then add White Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.

5.    Use the Scenic Coast Die of the lighthouse to die cut using the Sunset Coast Dies.  Then layer on top of the 2nd DSP layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.    Add the Sunset Sparkle Sequins.







 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

BBQ Master Slider Card

 

 
I watched a video yesterday on how to make this secret slider card by Ronda.  I used different DSP but used the same stamp set.  The inside needs to get done first before you do the front.  See my instructions below.

Stamp Set:  BBQ Master

Cardstock:  Secret Sea, Basic White, Pecan Pie, Lunar Lustre, Lovely Blossoms DSP

Ink:  Secret Sea

Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, BBQ Master Dies, Nested Essential Dies, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue, and Glue Dots

 

1.     The base of the card is Secret Sea cardstock cut at 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and scored at 2-1/8” on each end of the cardstock.

2.    Now, trim approximately ¼” on both sides to leave a gap a little larger than the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3.    Cut two 3-1/4” x 4-1/4” Secret Sea cardstock layers.

4.    From the DSP, cut two side strips for the front at 1-5/8” x 5-1/4”.  Cut the opposite side of the DSP at 3” x 4”.

5.    Do the inside: Cut Basic White cardstock at 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”.  Add leftover strips of DSP for the inside.  Ink up “Grillin and Chillin” on the inside with Secret Sea ink.

6.    Adhere the 3” x 4” DSP to one of the Secret Sea Layers.

7.    Insert the other Secret Sea layer inside the center, but do not glue it down.

8.    Close the card and add three Stampin’ Dimensionals inside the open space at the top, middle, and bottom of the inside Secret Sea.  Now attach the layered DSP and Secret Sea to it.

9.    Die cut a large Basic White Essential Die rounded square and ink up “to the Grill Master” at the top right, leaving room for the grill on the left. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals

10.  Ink up the grill stamp on Basic White with Secret Sea ink and die cut with the grill die from the BBQ Master Dies.  Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

11.   Cut out two small hot dog dies from Pecan Pie.  Cut a tongs from Lunar Lustre paper.  Adhere them to the grill with Glue Dots.  Add Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Double Rewards Start Today - April 15, 2026 - April 17, 2026

 

Be sure to opt in if you wish to earn Rewards for every $20 you spend.  You earn 10%,  but starting today, you earn 2X the Rewards through Friday, April 17th.  Does not count towards Paper Pumpkin, however.

Notes of Spring and Nature's Symphony

This is a masculine card that I made for a swap last month.  It uses lots of new stamps, but this deer is from the March Product of the Month, called Notes of Spring.  It is still available and can be purchased for $5 with an order of $75 or more.  Below are my instructions for my card.


Stamp Sets:  Notes of Spring, Nature’s Symphony

Cardstock:  Pecan Pie, Basic White, Mossy Meadow, Nature’s Walk DSP

Ink:  Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue

Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes Dies, Nature’s Symphony Dies, Lovely Arrangement Dies, Party Banner Dies, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Earthy Matte Dots, Post-it Notes, Blender Brush, and Paper Snips

 

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

2.    The second layer is Nature’s Walk DSP cut at 4” x 5-1/4” and adhered to the base front.

3.    The third layer is made with the Party Banner Dies using the 8th from the largest in Pecan Pie cardstock and the layered one with Nature’s Walk DSP with the 9th from the largest. Layer together and attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4.    Die cut Mossy Meadow leaves from the Nature’s Symphony Dies.  Adhere to Banners.

5.    Using the Stylish Shapes Dies circles, die cut the 2nd from the largest using Basic White cardstock.

6.    Ink up the deer with Pecan Pie and stamp it on a post-it note, and trim out with the Paper Snips to create a mask.

7.    Then stamp the deer outline image on the White circle.  Use the 2-step image stamp to fill in the deer.  Use the deer mask to create the Mossy Meadow grass, and use a Blender Brush for the Balmy Blue sky.  Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Attach 3 Earthy Matte Dots.

9.    Die cut a Pecan Pie sort of branch looking die.  Ink up “To a Great Guy” with Pecan Pie ink from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set.  Use the Lovely Arrangements label die to cut it out and adhere it to the bottom of the card.

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Rolling Waves

  Stamp Set:  Rolling Waves Cardstock:  Secret Sea, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Basic White Ink:  Secret Sea, Crumb Cake, Coa...