Simple Card Sunday-Masculine Card

Hi Stampers!  Today I have another simple card featuring the Banner Triple Punch to share with you!

Just like the card last week, I used the punch to make three perfect banners to accent my card. Here's the step-by-step for you.

• Fold a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (5-1/2x8-1/2) in half.
• Sponge the edges of a Crumb Cake piece (4x5-1/4) with Crumb Cake ink.
• Punch three banners (Basic Black Neutrals DSP, Marina Mist and Whisper White). Layer them on the card according to the picture.
• Stamp a sentiment with Basic Black ink (Happy Birthday, Everyone hostess set)
• Make a little embellishment with a Basic Metal Button, Marina Mist ribbon and Basic Black Baker's Twine

For more info on the Banner Triple Punch and to see the first card we did with it this month you can watch the video and check back on last week's post.

If you're in Canada and need a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to help you out.  You can order everything you need to create this card in my online store, or if you prefer you can contact me directly to order.

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 15-Banner Triple Punch

Hi Stampers!  It's Simple Card Sunday where I will feature a simple card for you!  I've decided to make a couple changes to Simple Card Sunday for the time being.  Rather than a different video each week, I will do a video once a month and then feature a card with the same layout or tools each Sunday for the month.  The same Simple Card Sunday rules will apply to all the cards I feature.

Here's a little refresher of the rules:

• must be able to be made in 10-15 minutes max
• must use minimal supplies
• must be able to be created in 5 easy steps

So, here we go! This month I'm going to feature cards using the Banner Triple Punch which is a great punch to make easy banners (more on that in the video!).

Look at those fab banners!!!!

Are you ready to create?  Here's the 5 easy steps for you...

• Fold a piece of Always Artichoke cardstock (4-1/4x11) in half.
• Punch the three banners (Always Artichoke, English Garden DSP and Night of Navy cardstock).
• Sponge a Crumb Cake piece of cardstock (3-3/4x5-1/2) with Soft Suede ink. Sponge the edges of the DSP banner too.
• Glue the banners on the Crumb Cake cardstock, offsetting them as shown in the picture. Glue the Crumb Cake piece to the card base.
• Stamp a sentiment (I chose one from the And Many More set) with Soft Suede ink.  Tie some Linen thread around the whole card (be careful not to tie your card shut!) leaving long enough tails to tie a button on if desired (I used a silver Basic Metal Button).

And, here's the video so you can stamp along with me in real time!

I talked a bit about the fab Triple Banner punch in the video.  Here's a pic of that graphic I showed in the video to see the different widths and pieces punched off when you use the punch.

That's it for today!  Remember to check back every Sunday for the rest of the month to see a simple card featuring the Banner Triple Punch.

If you are in Canada and need a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to help you out!  You can order everything you need to create this card in my online store, or if you prefer you can contact me and order directly through me!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday-Painted Petals SIP Card

Hi Stampers!  Today for Simple Card Sunday I have a super simple SIP card for you.  What's a SIP card you ask?  It's a Stamps, Ink, Paper card...so you don't need any embellishments or special tools other than a cutter and adhesive to go with your stamps, ink and paper.

I used one of my favorite go to products for the card today....Note Cards with Envelopes!  Seriously, these are the best little invention for making loads of quick cards.  They come in packs of 20 pre-cut, pre-scored cards and you get the perfect sized envelopes too!  They are offered in Whisper White and Crumb Cake.  Stock up because you can do so much with these blank canvases!

Step By Step

• Fold one of the notecards in half and trim an eighth of an inch off of one of the long sides and one of the short sides.
• With the Painted Petals set, stamp the long stems with Wild Wasabi ink, the double roses with Marina Mist ink on the right side of the card.  Stamp the dotted line across the bottom of the card with Crumb Cake ink
• Using a sentiment from the A Dozen Thoughts set and Soft Suede ink, stamp a sentiment above the dotted line.
• Mat the card on a piece of coordinating cardstock (Marina Mist was used in the sample).

It's so easy, there's only 4 steps this week!!!!



I did up a quick video so you can stamp along with me.

I needed a bunch of cards so, using this same idea, I made up a couple more designs.

This one features the Flower Patch stamp set.  I love how the images in this set layer....and that there's a coordinating framelit set (which I didn't use this time!).

Flowers from largest to smallest are Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral and Cajun Craze

And, then there's this one that features the Crazy About You set.  I am loving all the possibilities for this stamp set.  It definitely wasn't my first choice from the Occasions Catalog, but it has become one of my go to sets lately!

Leaves are Pear Pizzazz and word is Blackberry Bliss

I am loving the possibilities for simple SIP cards!  What do you think?  Give it a try and be sure to leave a link to your creations in the comments so I can go check them out!

You can find everything you need to make these cards in my online store, or by contacting me to place your order.

As always, if you are Canadian and need a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I would love to help you out!  Contact me to get a copy of our current catalogs and my upcoming events list!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 13 - Pacific Point Painted Petals

Hi Stampers!  It's Simple Card Sunday and I have a great card for you this week featuring the new Painted Petals stamp set and Painted Blooms DSP from the 2015 Occasions Catalog.

It's been a while since we had a Simple Card Sunday, so let me refresh your memory about what kind of card a Simple Card Sunday card is!

• It must be able to be completed in 10-15 minutes max
• It must use minimal supplies
• It must be able to be made in 5 easy steps

Are you ready?  Let's get started with the step-by-step!

• Start by folding a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 piece of Pacific Point cardstock in half.
• Stick a 1-1/4 x 4-1/4 strip of Painted Blooms DSP along the right side of the card base.  Stick a 1 x 4-1/4 strip of embossed Wild Wasabi cardstock right beside it followed by a 1/4 x 4-1/4 strip of Crushed Curry stuck beside the Wild Wasabi.
• On a 1-3/4 x 2-3/4 piece of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the floral image from the Painted Petals stamp set with Soft Sky ink.  Stamp the leaves and stems with Wild Wasabi ink and then stamp a sentiment over the flowers with Pacific Point ink.
• With ribbon scraps (Wild Wasabi Seam Binding, Soft Sky 1/8" Taffeta & a Burlap Ribbon string), make some ribbon loops and layer them together.  Staple them to the Whisper White piece with the Handheld Stapler.  Apply Stampin' Dimensionals to the back and stick it to a 2 x 3 piece of Soft Sky cardstock
• With SNAIL, stick the Soft Sky cardstock to the center of the card.

Here's the video so you can follow along in real time.

I have another card done with the same layout to share with you today.  This one features the new BYOP stamp set, also in the Occasions 2015 Catalog.

I love the ombre look of the letters!  I did that with my Bermuda Bay Blendabilities.  So fun!  Here's the inside of the card....

I added a strip of Bermuda Bay cardstock to the bottom on the inside of the card, but only stuck it down on three sides creating a little pocket perfect to hold a gift card!

Everything you need to make the two cards featured today can be found in my online store and because it's Sale-A-Bration, you can earn free product with every $60 you order (before shipping and tax).  You can also contact me to place your order!

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Contact me today to start your creative journey!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 12-Christmas Bliss

Hi Stampers!  Welcome to Simple Card Sunday.  This week I have a fun star themed Christmas card to share with you.

I used some of the Trim the Tree DSP from the Holiday Catalog as the starting point when I was designing this card.  Let's get started!

Step-by Step (cardstock measurements are noted in the video):

• Fold some Crumb Cake cardstock in half.  With Crumb Cake ink, stamp the star from the Christmas Bliss set all over the card and sponge the edges.  I stamped the star off on scrap paper once before stamping it on the card.
• Make a star frame using the two smallest Star Framelits and Crumb Cake cardstock.  Sponge the edges with Crumb Cake ink and wrap some Linen Thread around part of the star.
• Stick the Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Trim the Tree layers together and then onto the card.
• Stamp the sentiment (from the Christmas Bliss set) with Early Espresso ink just off center below the Trim the Tree layer.  Stick the star on with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Punch two little stars (Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack) from a scrap of Champagne Glimmer Paper and stick them by the larger star.

Here's the video so you can follow along with me.  All the measurements for the cardstock are noted in the video.

 And, as always, I have some more cards with this same layout to show you.  I must find this layout easy to work with because I have 4 extras for you!

I pulled out my Blendabilities for the flower for this one!

You can find the Very Merry stamp in the December Wonder stamp set in the Holiday Supplement.

If you look close you will notice I stamped some snowflakes on the All Is Calm DSP!

Can you believe it?  No stamping on this one!

So, which card is your favorite out of the 5 shown today?

All the supplies you need to create any of the cards featured today can be found in my online store.  Head on over there to do some shopping, or you can contact me directly to place your order.

If you like what you see and you are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Send me a message and we can get your creative journey started today!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 11-Amazing Birthday Circles

Hi Stampers!  Wow!  Has it really been a week since my last post?  It's been a super crazy week for sure which is one reason why I like to do simple cards!  It's easy to find 10-15 minutes to whip up a simple and thoughtful handmade card for someone and this week's card is perfect for that!

I like to do things in threes when I do projects and this card has a lot of 3's!  Three sizes of circles, three colors (not including white), three images across the card, baker's twine wrapped around it three times...you get the idea!!!

Let's get started with the Step-by Step!

• Fold the Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock (4 1/4 x 11) in half.  On a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, stamp three birthday cake images (Amazing Birthday set) with Blushing Bride ink.
• With the 1 3/4" Circle Punch, punch out three circles from some Calypso Coral cardstock.  With the 1 3/8" Circle Punch, punch out three circles from some Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock.  With the 1 1/4" Circle Punch, punch out the three birthday cakes you stamped.
• Layer the stamped images on the Crisp Cantaloupe circles and put some Stampin' Dimensionals on the back (see the video for a tip on how to place them!).
• Place the three Calypso Coral circles across the Whisper White cardstock (4 x 5 1/4).  Wrap some Blushing Bride Baker's Twine around the white piece and the circles three times.  Secure with a knot at the right edge of the card.  Stick the layered stamped birthday cakes over the Baker's Twine.
• Stamp a Happy Birthday (Remembering Your Birthday set) with Calypso Coral ink.  Tie the Baker's Twine into a bow (optional) and add some Dazzling Details to the dots on the middle cake.

Here's the video so you can follow along in real time with me!

And, I have another card with the same layout to share.  This one features the Flower Shop set and coordinating Pansy Punch!

I started by stamping the flowers with Memento ink on Whisper White cardstock and coloring them with my Blendabilities.  I used the Wisteria Wonder set for the flowers and the Daffodil Delight set for the middle of the flowers.  The leaves are cut with the Flower Fair Framelit set from Mossy Meadow cardstock (the Flower Fair framelits are available in a bundle with the Flower Patch stamp set).  And, to finish off the flowers, I put some Dazzling Details in the centers.  I love the color combination of purples and Sahara Sand, don't you?

All the products you need to create both of the cards shown today can be found in my online store.  Head on over there and place your order today, or if you are more comfortable with it, you can contact me directly to place your order.

If you like what you see and your are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  Contact me today and we can get you started on your creative journey!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 10-Remembering Your Birthday

ETA:  I know, it's Monday!  Yesterday our family took a technology break and turned off our phones, computers, video games, and tv (until the Walking Dead came on!).  And, wouldn't you know it, I totally forgot to upload my video and publish my post before we did that.  So, it's Simple Card Sunday on a Monday!!!

Hi Stampers!  It's Simple Card Sunday time again.  Today I have a pretty pink birthday card with sparkle to share with you!  Yes, I used pink AND glitter...those of you who know me well can close your mouths now (I will be back to my usual color schemes for the next post!!!)!!!!!

Now, remember, a Simple Card Sunday card has to be made in 10-15 minutes max, use few supplies and be made in 5 easy steps.  Here we go!

Step-by-Step:

• Fold the Whisper White cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) in half. Attach a piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock (3 7/8 x 5 1/8) on it and another piece of Whisper White cardstock (3 3/4 x 5) on top of that!
• On a scrap of Whisper White stamp the Positively Chevron stamp with Strawberry Slush ink.  Cut out 3 squares measuring 1 1/4 x 1 1/4.  Sponge the edges with Strawberry Slush ink.
• On a strip of Pink Pirouette (1 inch wide) stamp your sentiment (I used one from Remembering Your Birthday) with Strawberry Slush ink.  Cut one end of the strip like a banner (watch the video for a tip on cutting banner ends!).
• Glue down the banner and then glue down the squares (as shown in the picture).
• On every second chevron, apply some Dazzling Details so it sparkles!

 Here's the video.  Watch for that tip on cutting banner ends!

 As always, I have a couple other cards made with the same layout for you.

I used the new December Wonder PL set from the holiday supplement for this one

There you have it!  The possibilities are endless with this layout...those squares can be stamped, DSP, or you could emboss some cardstock for them!

Everything you need to make all three cards shown today can be found in my online store.  Head on over there to place your order today, or if you prefer, you can contact me to place your order.

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Contact me today and we can start your creative journey!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 9-Festival of Trees

Hi Stampers!  It's a frosty, snowy day here, which is a perfect day to spend with a mug of tea and my stamps!  I will admit that although I've been showing you a lot of Christmas cards lately, I'm not ready for snow and winter.  Thankfully the heavy, wet snow we are getting today will be a thing of the past in a couple days...the forecast is for warm weather for the rest of the week.  I did learn that I have a snowsuit and a couple pairs of winter boots to buy ASAP for my boys so we aren't caught off guard when the next snow event rolls in!

Today's card was inspired by a card fellow demonstrator Ronda Wade did this last week.  I fell in love with the layout and knew I had to use it!  I simplified it so it fit with the Simple Card Sunday guidelines and this is what I came up with.

Step-by-Step:

• Fold the Blackberry Bliss cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) in half and set aside.
• Cut a circle out of the Crumb Cake cardstock ( 4 x 5 1/2) with the Circle Framelits and the Big Shot. 
• Stamp the sentiment (Bright & Beautiful set) with Blackberry Bliss ink below the circle.  Sponge the edges of the Crumb Cake piece with Blackberry Bliss ink and a Stampin' Sponge (see the video for a Stampin' Sponges tip!).
• On a scrap piece of Very Vanilla cardstock, stamp the solid tree (Festival of Trees set) with Crumb Cake ink and then the tinsel image (Festival of Trees set) over it with Blackberry Bliss ink.  Punch out the tree with the Tree Punch. 

 Remember, the Tree Punch and Festival of Trees set are available in the Holiday Catalog as a bundle so you can save 15% when you purchase the bundle rather than purchasing them separately! 

• Stick the Crumb Cake piece on the Blackberry Bliss card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Stick the tree inside the circle.

And, here's the video for you so you can create along with me!

Fun card, isn't it!  In the video I mentioned a stepped up version, and here it is!

It's still a pretty simple card with just a couple little elements added!  There's a piece of Vanilla Seam Binding tied on the left side.  And, I thought the tree needed a star, so I punched a star from some Champagne Glimmer Paper.  I really love the stepped up version!

As always, I have a couple other versions of this card for you.

I dusted off my Mixed Bunch set for this card done in Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake.  The sentiment is from the hostess set, Bloom with Hope.

This one features another set I haven't used in a LONG time, Bombs Away Birthday!  This one is a bit more fussy, but still pretty simple!

And, there you have it!  Another fun and simple card with a few extras to spark your creativity!  Everything you need to create all of the cards today can be found in my online store.  Head on over there to place your order and get started creating! 

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Contact me to get your creative journey started!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 8-Work of Art Merry Everything

Hi Stampers!  After taking a couple weeks off of Simple Card Sunday it's time to get back at it!  With the holiday season quickly approaching, I did quick and simple Christmas card for you this week.

Remember, for a card to be featured in Simple Card Sunday it has to use minimal supplies, be completed in 10-15 minutes and be completed in 5 easy steps.  This week's card was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest by Melissa Davies and I fell in love with the simplicity of it.

Step-by-Step

• Fold the Whisper White cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) in half.
• Stamp the large brush stroke from the Work of Art set on a piece of Whisper White cardstock (3 3/4 x 5).  Start with Always Artichoke in the middle, then Sahara Sand on the top and Cherry Cobbler on the bottom.  Stamp off the Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler ones before stamping them on your cardstock.
• Stamp Merry Christmas from the Merry Everything set with Soft Suede ink on the brush strokes.  The Merry Everything set is also available in a bundle with a coordinating punch that I didn't use on this card!
• Mat the Whisper White piece on a Cherry Cobbler piece ( 3 7/8 x 5 1/8).  Attach it to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals
• Punch 3 small stars (Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack) from Champagne Glimmer Paper and stick them to the card around the sentiment.

As always, here's the video so you can see me make the card in real time and stamp along with me if you have the supplies!

I made a couple other cards with this same layout.

I've got to say, I'm loving the Work of Art set for quick backgrounds and to color line art images in!  It definitely makes cards quick and easy!

All the supplies to make all three of the cards shown today can be found in my online store.  Head of over there to place your order or contact me to place an order.

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Please contact me to get a catalog!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 7-Merry Everything

Hi Stampers!  It's Simple Card Sunday time and today I have a great, simple Christmas Card to share with you!

Step-by-Step:

• Fold the Mossy Meadow cardstock (4 1/4 x 11) in half.  Stick the Cherry Cobbler cardstock (3 7/8 x 5 1/8) on the card base.  Set aside.
• Stamp the chevron pattern (Work of Art set) using the Stamp-a-ma-jig across the Very Vanilla cardstock ( 3 3/4 x 5).  Stick on the Cherry Cobbler cardstock. Set aside.
• Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment (Merry Everything set which is also available in a bundle with a coordinating punch!) on the Very Vanilla cardstock (1 1/2 x 2).  Mat it on a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock ( 1 3/4 x 2 1/4)
• Made a small ribbon loop with some Cherry Cobbler ribbon and stick it to the back of the Merry Christmas piece. 
• Using Stampin' Dimensionals, stick the sentiment piece to the card.

 Here's the video for this week's card so you can follow along in real time and make the card with me!

 And, here's another card made the same way!  This particular card is one of the cards the World Card Making Day participants made using the Flamingo Lingo stamp set this past weekend!

You can find everything you need to create both the cards shown in my online store!  Head on over there and place your order today (or contact me to place your order). 

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  Please contact me with your name and address so I can send you a catalog!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 6-Mingle All the Way

Happy Sunday stampin' peeps!  I'm on a bit of a Christmas card kick as I design cards for my upcoming Stamp-a-Stacks and classes, so today I have a simple Christmas card to share!

For this card I used the Mingle All the Way stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.  This is a great little sentiment set with something for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  I also used the Endless Wishes set, which I love, love, love!

Step-by-step:

• Fold the Soft Sky cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) in half.  Sponge edges with Soft Sky ink.
• Stamp medium and small snowflakes from Endless Wishes set with Smoky Slate ink on Smoky Slate cardstock (4 x 5 1/4).  Sponge around the edges with Smoky Slate ink.  Apply strips of All is Calm Washi Tape.  Stick Smoky Slate piece to card base.
• Stamp Mingle All the Way with Island Indigo ink on Soft Sky cardstock.  Punch out with 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  Sponge edges with Soft Sky ink.  Put Stampin' Dimensionals on back and stick it to the card over the Washi tape.
• Stick 3 Rhinestones around the sentiment.

Here's the video so you can see me make this card in real time!

And, finally, I have another card to share made with the same layout but rather than a Christmas card I did a fun one using the Flamingo Lingo set and Retro Fresh Washi Tape!  Did you know that Stampin' Up! supports Ronald McDonald House Charities?  Each year there's a special RMHC stamp set (this year's is Flamingo Lingo) and for every set sold, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to RMHC!

Everything you need to create both of the cards today can be found in my online store!  Head on over there for some creative retail therapy and place your order today! 

If you are Canadian and don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator yet, I would love to help you out!  Contact me and I can send you a catalog ASAP!

Have an inspired day!