Handmade Card Ideas with Designer Papers and No Stamping Involved!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Its a lazy Sunday afternoon, perfect for looking at some handmade card

ideas with designer papers and no stamping involved!

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These two cards are both made with the Timeless Portrait

Designers Papers. It doesn't get any easier than this

and aren't they beautiful?

stampin up designer series paper

(Before I show more ideas I wanted to say that we just

arrived home from our wonderful Stampin Up! Incentive

Trip to Disney World and I will let Tim tell you all about

that on Tuesday, so stay tuned!)

I love the Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers and use them

all the time as accents on my cards…..but, did you know that

they stand alone for card making as well? You can take a

pack of designer paper and make a set of cards in no time at all!

***Remember, all of the papers shown on this blog post

are retiring and are only available while supplies last,

so be sure to order now!!!!!

This first series of cards is from my favorite papers to work with for this,

the Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper.

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For this card, I just cut out some of the images. Wouldn't it be a

perfect card for a bridal shower?

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Just cutting along the clotheslines and layering it

on the yellow sun paper creates this card.

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Here is another cut-out idea. I again just cut out

the images and arranged a picture of a room.

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Adding a little trim of ribbon and a punched edge

to another cut-out image is all it took to make this card.

The next two cards are from the Beyond the Garden

designer papers.

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Both of these have one cut-out flower popped up.

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The last two cards are from the Pocketful of Posies

papers.

hand made card ideas

stampin up designer series paper

I would encourage you to look at the different packs of Designer Series Paper

(pp. 183-186 in the catalog) and order any of those you want right away before
they are gone! Just click on the Specials Button on the right and it will take
you directly to my online store where you will find the list of Designer Series Papers

as well as everything else! Email me if you would like any help. And……I send you

some sample cards when you place an online order through me!

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Stampin Up Inspirational Card Ideas!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

With the 2012 Stampin Up Retired List of stamp sets being so long, I am trying to find ways to put them in groups for by daily blog entries, and when I look at these cards, I think of them as Stampin Up Inspirational Card Ideas!

stampin up nature cards

The maker of this card is unknown to me….just like the author of the saying in this stamp set….but that is a beautiful job of sponging! I feel inspired every time I look at it. I would love to be sitting under that tree. What you can do with torn paper and a sponge! (Nature's Silhouettes Stamp Set, p. 104 #111542 $22.95)

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This card by Debra Brown also uses sponges for a very soft background look. I love lighthouses and they are great for masculine cards! There are many Bible verses and other inspirational quotes that work well with this too. This set also has a beautiful sailboat stamp and the words "Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time. – Leo Buscaglia" I have used this set for graduation cards, birthdays, and Fathers Day cards. (Uncharted Territory Stamp Set, p. 101 #116952 $19.95 #120456c $14.95)

The use of the twine and the Square Lattice embossing folder also add to the masculine feel of this card.

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Does this card by Dianne Sisneros move you as it does me? The imagery and the words both say a lot. It is simply stamped in black on sponged paper with a punched out star added. What a great card to send to someone in service to our country. (Courage Stamp Set, p. 50 #115330 $19.95)

In many different ways, we can inspire other people with the gift of a hand stamped card. We can let them know we appreciate them and care about them. I shared these few ideas and I know that you will have many more Stampin Up Inspirational Card Ideas!

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Stampin Up Card Ideas for the Domestic Goddess!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

I've been called many things, but never a "domestic goddess". I know some of those, though, and you probably do too, so here are some fun Stampin Up card ideas for the domestic goddess!

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This card by Jill Nolan actually does fit me, because we have lots of mix-matched chairs and I like it that way! I love things with a "history" behind them and these three chairs all fit that description! (Have a Seat Stamp Set p. 135 #116696w $15.95  #120447c  $11.95)

I like using one empty chair on a card to go with messages like "I wish you were here" or "Its your day! Relax and enjoy!" The chairs are also great for Moving Day or New Home cards.

Bridal Shower hand stamped card ideas

I love this card but I can't imagine who I would send it to except to my husband with a "thanks for doing all the ironing in our home for the past many years" – but I think its a bit too girly for that! I would give it for a bridal shower card if I were giving a ironing board or an ironing board cover as a gift, but I've never done that either. What I would love to give to for would be if I were giving someone a gift certificate for a house cleaning service!!!! I do like the retro look of this House & Home Stamp Set (p. 53 #122575w $18.95  #122577c $14.95) and the coordinating Domestic Goddess designer papers.

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Of, a real domestic goddess loves to bake and make the end result pretty like on this card by Jennifer Thompson. Have you noticed how popular cupcakes have become? (Crazy for Cupcakes p. 67  #11618 $23.95)

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And, finally, a wonderful thank you card where the which reads "Thank you from the bottom of my butt" and the inside words are "…its a lot bigger than my heart!" (Not So Seriously Stamp Set p. 55 #123085w $33.95  #123087c $25.95)

So there you have it….Stampin Up card ideas for the domestic goddess!

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Stampin Up Card Ideas with Trees and Birds!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

This is a beautiful day for looking at Stampin Up card ideas with trees and birds! Nature is always a great theme for any occasion and all three of the featured stamp sets on these cards are retiring.

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I love this first card by Carol Millay. She uses a single stamp, the Young Vermillion stamp (p. 20  #124092 $7.95) from the A la Carte Collection. The bird is lightly sponged with the Whisper White Craft Pad Ink. The Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder creates a nice background and the Scallop Border Punch provides a nice accent.

stampin up card ideas for nature cards

I have used this Trendy Trees stamp set often! (p. 108 #113258  $17.95) It is a set of eight stamps with two tree trunks, four tree tops, and two phrases. That is enough to create many different trendy trees! On this card, the trees were each cut out and popped up. Notice the three sections the main part of the card is divided into.

stampin up sample card

And, for this card, we will actually combine the two topics by putting the bird in the tree! Do you see how the bird is highlighted by putting it on top of a clear button? I don't know who made this card but I think that is a very clever idea.

This card is a pretty autumn card with the fall colored leaves. You can add some leaves on the ground as well as some bare brances to make it even a "later fall" card. This Season of Friendship Stamp Set also includes a snowflake and a flower so you can make cards for all four seasons. Wouldn't a set of four cards like that make a fun gift? The words in this set are "the season of friendship lasts forever."

If you like creating nature cards or if you make plenty of cards for men, these are some great stamp sets to check out before they disappear at the end of May. I hope its useful for me to share these Stampin Up card ideas with trees and birds!

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Off to Disney World with the Stampin Up Incentive Trip!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Our bags are packed and we are off to Disney World with the Stampin Up Incentive Trip! I hope to do a couple of posts right from there, but the rest of the posts will be filled with more discontinued stamp set ideas.

Stampin' Up! does everything in style. Look how our plane tickets and other travel information arrived:

stampin up incentive trip

This is a packaging that I will use for other occasions! Here is the inside view:

stampin up packaging idea

This is actually made with three zippered notebook inserts. Notice how they are tied together with ribbon which is woven through the holes. Each of the inserts has a title page and then in the pocket are coordinating items. The "All the Details" insert contains the agenda for the week and name tags with chains. "Travel Time" contains the baggage tags and flight information. The third insert contains complimentary meal tickets and other goodies to use for the week.

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Do you see how pretty the baggage tags are? And tickets for spinning a wheel (for prizes during the trip) are placed in a mini envelope made with the Stampin Up Big Shot. For us crafters, its the details that make all the difference!

This is my fourteenth incentive trip with Stampin Up. I have gone places I never would have gone without Stampin Up. What a wonderful perk for a job that doesn't feel like a J-O-B! These trips are all expenses paid, including airfare, for two people. We receive "pillow gifts" (special gifts from SU ) each day.

I know I could never earn this without my wonderful customers, so thanks to each of you! And, if this sounds like fun to you, I would love to talk with you about the wonderful opportunity of being a Stampin Up demonstrator. Email me to ask questions or to schedule a time to talk! I will be thinking about all of you as we are off to Disney World with the Stampin Up incentive trip!

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All in the Family Stampin Up Card Ideas!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Baby cards? Wedding cards? Birthday cards? Have it all! Here are some all in the family Stampin Up card ideas!

First….if you are into "cutesy cards", this is great for a very unusual wedding card:

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For birthday cards for kids, this is a great set. Look how cute this is with colorful designer papers as a tent card. (A tent card is a card that stands up like a tent. Notice how the part that has the words and the kid stands taller than the rest of the card. It is sized to fit into a regular envelope.)

stampin up card ideas for birthdays

And…for a baby card, check this out:

stampin up baby card idea

Isn't that baby adorable?  In the All in the Family stamp set (p. 86  #113488  $38.95) you get lots of faces and bodies and clothes to make male and female adults, boys and girls, and babies. And to make it a real family, there is also a cat and a dog! Have fun creating cards that reflect your family or the family that is receiving your card. A fun idea for this set would be to give a card to the siblings of a new baby – showing each of the siblings and adding their names and then the baby.

There are also two additional accessory sets. One is the Family Accessories stamp set which includes the party hat on the birthday boy card above, sports equipment, ballerina tutu, teddy bear, and more. The other set is the Family Business set which includes items such as books, medical items, hammer, gardening supplies and more so you can personalize those cards! It is a fun set to design with.

*Just a reminder that these and the other stamp sets I'm highlighting these days are retiring at the end of May! (unless otherwise stated)

So these three cards have shown you some of the All in the Family Stampin Up Card Ideas! Have fun finding many more.

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Stampin Up Animal Card Ideas for Kids!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Today I'm highlighting several Stampin Up animal card ideas for kids! These three stamp sets are all on the 2012 Stampin Up discontinued list!

This first card is actually a baby card, but it could easily changed for a first or second birthday. I just love this card made by Jill Nolan. Notice the attention to detail with the safety pin, the little booties pin, and the Big Shot embossing folder on the background. It doesn't show in the picture, but the entire hobby horse is covered with Crystal Effects. The entire card is a visual treat!

stampin up baby card idea

This Ain't Love Grand stamp set is a host set. You can choose to get it free with a catalog party of only $150. Show the catalog around and place your order online here or email me.

The next two cards use the Turtle & Co stamp set. When you buy this set, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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On this card, Daphne Manifold stamped the turtle's shell on patterned designer papers. Isn't that a great look?

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On this card, Lori Wilson added the party hat to the turtle and used brightly patterned designer papers to make a cute birthday card. The "happy birthday" stamp is from the Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set, another host set which has 11 different birthday sayings in it.

* If you place a $150 catalog party order, you receive $25 in free merchandise and you could choose both the Happiest Birthday Wishes ($15) and the Ain't Love Grand ($10) FREE!!!

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And for the girl who loves ponies, this Pony Party stamp set is perfect! It includes lots of accessories for the pony including a party hat, hearts, flowers and a butterfly.

If you make lots of kids' cards, these are some fun stamp sets to create with. Kids love animals and I know they would enjoy these Stampin Up animal card ideas for kids!

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2012 Stampin Up Retiring Accessories List is Here!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

The 2012 Stampin Up Retiring Accessories List is Here! These products are only available while supplies last so you will want to order them as soon as possible.

To see all of the items, just click here. On this page you can then click on Retiring Stamps, Retiring Ink, Paper & Accessories, Retiring Definitely Decorative, Discounted Retired Products, or My Digital Studio Content Discs. When you see the "show" button, click on that and select "all". That way you can scroll through much faster.

If you would like to receive a copy in PDF form or in an excel spreadsheet just email me and I will send it immediately!

Be sure to check out the Stampin Up Clearance Rack on that same page! There are some great deals to be had there!

Feel free to call me anytime at 612-929-1277 or email me if you have any questions.

There are lots of Stampin Up Big Shot dies and embossing folders on the list, so, if you have the Big Shot, be sure to check that out. There are lots of ribbons on the list – I will really miss the Chantilly Crochet Trim (#118480) which I use a lot. I will also miss the Mini Library Clips (#109857) and the 5 x 5 On Board Art Journal which I embellish and give as gifts frequently! I haven't taken the time yet to really study the list, so I'm sure there is much more that I will miss as well!

Why are they getting rid of the stampin pads?

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalog, we have made a very big change to our Stampin' Pads.

Introducing. firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.

We know you're going to love these new Stampin' Pads-just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

  • Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
  • Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!
  • Pad stays juicier for longer resulting in better ink pad longevity!

In addition, our new Stampin' Pads

  • Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
  • Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)-just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
  • Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
  • Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

That sounds exciting. I can't wait to try them.

So, the important news of the day is that the 2012 Stampin Up Retiring Accessories List is Here! Call me at 612-929-1277 or email me. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Minnesota Card Making Extravaganza!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Its time for another Minnesota Card Making Extravaganza! Join us on Saturday May 12. Its Mothers Day weekend so treat your mom, daughter, or another special woman in your life to this fun event.

For only $25, you will get to make fourteen totally different cards usually many stamp sets and techniques. Work at your own pace and enjoy visiting while you stamp. You will also receive a handmade card container from me for those cards, plus directions so you can make more of those at home for gift giving!

Here is one of the cards we will be making:

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I think "elegant simplicity" defines this card. I would use it for weddings, birthdays……any occasion at all. This card uses the Medallion Stamp.(p. 149  #115223 $17.95) which is on the 2012 Stampin Up Discontinued List and the First Edition Specialty Designer Papers.

For this card, the Medallion Stamp is embossed in white on the designer paper. Then, it is sponged over the embossing with a Stampin Up sponge and the Crumb Cake Ink Pad.  It creates that soft, sponged look. Choose one of the brads from the Antique Brads (p. 198 #117273 $5,95 for twenty brads) to finish the look.

The Medallion Stamp is great when its center stage like on this card, and it also makes a beautiful background for other images. I have used this stamp many times!

If you like this card, you will love the Card Making Extravaganza. Enjoy stamping with friends you bring with you, or make some new ones! Be prepared for all the upcoming events in your personal life with a stash of new cards ready to send! Be inspired! And… be sure to bring your camera because there will be lots of sample cards to take pictures of!

I would love to have you join us for the Minnesota Card Making Extravaganza! Just email me for details.

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Stampin Up Card Ideas for a Walk Down Fifth Avenue Floral

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Today's Stampin Up Card Ideas for a walk down Fifth Avenue Floral for simple elegance. I have used this Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set countless times. I helped a friend make her wedding invitations with this set and they were really pretty.

I remember making 80 cards like this one to send out to friends and downline members on my team:

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Notice the combination of two different embossing folders used, one on the white card stock and the other on the Not Quite Navy card stock. The flower itself is bigger than the piece of card stock its stamped on, so it completely fills the space. Adding the glitter around the outline finishes the look.

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Isn't this a gorgeous card? Give it to a special person and she will be totally impressed! Its embossed in white on the Shimmery White Paper. Then, use an Aqua Painter to pick up some ink from the ink refills and lightly press it to the paper in different areas. It will spread out. Do this with two or three different inks, add to the paper in different spots, and they will all run a bit, forming this beautiful pattern. Each one turns out a little differently. The inks will stay within the embossed lines.

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This last card is another simple and elegant Stampin Up Card. The flower is stamped in blue with the words stamped right over it in black. That gives a very soft look to the card. You probably noticed that the first and last card on this post are done with a blue, black, and white color scheme. I think that is really a striking color combination.

There is also a coordinating Big Shot Embossing Folder, Manhattan Flower, that has the same flower on it. Its a great idea to get them both so you have lots more fun options for these Stampin Up card ideas for a walk down Fifth Avenue Floral is an elegant way to go!

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