Karen Titus, Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator
Check out the new Storage by Stampin’ Up! This is what I opened today.
What do you think? Leave your comments right under the subject line.
*Everything is organized and visible all of the time.
*It stacks vertically and can be arranged to fit most workspaces and/or shelves.
*Your pads, markers and blends are stored horizontally which is recommended.
*Its easily assembled and disassembled when you want to rearrange or clean.
See details here: Storage by SU!
This easy gift card holder is a perfect little handmade gift to have on hand – to give a host, a friend you are meeting for coffee – or a friend with a birthday!
It opens to show four Notecards with Envelopes! Photos of the cards will be below on this post – but first let’s make the gift card holder! (Want to watch it being made – watch the Facebook Live at the end of this post!)
Notecard Folder Tutorial
Start with an 8″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper. I used this cute mushroom paper from the Painted Seasons DSP.
Along the 8″ side, score right down the middle at 4″.
Rotate and score at 3-1/4″ and again at 8-3/4″.
Fold each of the four corners in – – close to but not on the 3-1/4″ and 8-3/4″ score lines.
Next, fold on those two score lines to meet in the center.
Fold in half and add ribbon and any other embellishments.
Now to make the Simply Stamped Cards.
This folder is just the right size for a set of Simply Stamped Notecards & Envelopes. You get 20 for $6.50 (p. 193 in the annual catalog) – so one pack will fill five card folders! That means you can make a bunch of these to have on hand when any last-minute comes up!
These cards all use the images from the Painted Seasons stamp set and the words from the Incredible Like You stamp set.
1. Stamp the flowers off the edges in two different colors. (Mango Melody and Poppy Parade)
2. Stamp leaf image in the lighter color (Lemon Lime Twist) and use a sponge dauber to add a darker color (Call Me Clover) to parts of the stamp before stamping on your card.
3. Stamp the leaves in a variety of colors – go for an autumn look, a spring look or just a fun look!
4. Stamp flowers in light colors right over part of the words. (Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party)
I would love to hear if you give this a try – and please share it if you like it!!!
For those of you who prefer to watch … go to 26:50 to see this project being made!
Lets start with a pack of Notecards & Envelopes (only $6.50 for 20!) and use a variety of stamp sets and techniques to create these simple stamped cards! The Facebook Live at the end of the post shows how all are made.
Washi Tape:
A strip of Washi Tape or Designer Series Paper makes a shelf or table for this cute vase with flowers. (Varied Vases)
Spotlighting Technique:
Spotlighting is the stamping technique of highlighting just one part of your image! On this card, a Circle Punch was used on part of the image. Just that circle part was colored in – and then it was popped up on a slightly large circle in a solid color and then added back on the image. (Wonderful Romance)
Masking Technique:
Masking allows you to put one image partially behind another. Wouldn’t this make a great party invitation? (Birthday Cheer)
Die Cuts:
Adding a die cut makes a dramatic focal point for a card. (Detailed Birthday Dies)
Blender Pen Watercoloring:
Stamp your image with a Classic Ink Pad and use a blender pen to pull out the color. (Geared Up Garage)
A Simple Circle Layout
Adding circles like this creates a fun layout that you can use over and over. (So Hoppy)
For Dog Lovers Everywhere:
Add a balloon to make this dog punch card perfect for celebrating a birthday. (Happy Tails)
Just a Bit of Color:
Adding just a touch of color to a black on white image makes the image pop! (Lovely Lattice)
Quick Watercolor Technique:
This is similar to the car card. Stamp the trees in classic ink and then just scribble over them to give the effect of sky. (Waterfront)
Swiping Technique:
Use the edge of the stamp pad to swipe along the card to create the water and sand. (Beach Happy)
Multiple Images on One Block:
Line up these four stamps on a single acrylic block to make easy stamping. (Needle & Thread)
Punched Out:
Add a layer of Designer Series Paper behind the punched out images to create this card. (Butterfly Duet Punch)
Coloring Accents:
Use Stampin’ Blends to color over these Heart Epoxy Droplets – or pearls or rhinestones. (Hey Love)
Easy Marker Background:
Use a Stampin’ Write Marker to scribble a background that resembles watercolor. (Rooster)
Designer Series Paper Accent:
A bit of Designer Series Paper is all that is needed to make this black and white card. (Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper)
Ombre Technique:
Stamp the same image several times, moving along the paper without re-inking to make this ombre effect. (Incredible Like You)
Want to see these cards being made? Here is the Facebook Live!
Enjoy coming up with more ideas for simply stamped cards … and please share if you liked these ideas!
Many Valentines today – starting with the card I made live for Tim using the So Hoppy for You stamp set.
Tim suggested adding the heart on the path – so love was the pitfall that created the fall! The words were printed out on the computer – an easy way to make a card say whatever you want it to! The hearts are the Heart Epoxy Droplets colored with a Stampin’ Blend.
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Next – I received this welcome baby card made by Julia Buller – and just loved it! It opens to show the baby.
I cased her card and turned it into a Valentine card, using a 3/4″ punch and a Post-It note to delete the baby. (The video below shows how to do that)
I added a punched out heart on the cute kangaroo from Animal Outing.
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Now for some treat packets using the Hey Love stamp set!
In the video below I share how to make this matchbook holder any size you want!
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Donna Griffith from SU! came to our Leaders Get-Together this past weekend and this idea came from her. I gave Tim some pieces and just told him to make a Valentine out of it (he never saw Donna’s.) This is what he made – a fun idea when you don’t want to do candy!
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And Sour Cream Containers, which have been around forever, never fail to please!
Are you going to make Valentines – for or with kids? You can see each of these being made during our Facebook Live video below – you can fast forward to see just the projects you are interested in. You will find the So Hoppy card at 9:06, the Animal Outing card at 16:30, the Hey Love matchbook at 22:05, the Sour Cream Container at 31:40 and the Geared Up Garage at 39:52.
After all these years … these Handmade Card Holders are still my favorite gift to make and give … and I give one to everyone who places a minimum $50 order through me in December!!!
These are quick & easy to make – and as I make them I think about how grateful I am to have such wonderful customers in my life. Because of you, my business succeeds – and the relationships are a precious gift as well!
You will find the detailed instructions on making these card holders below.
As you can see, many of these use cards from the past – so its a bit of a trip down memory lane.
I don’t know who to give credit to for making these beautiful cards – most were not made by me. Actually – that is one of my favorite perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator – the card swaps! (I would love to chat with you about the other perks as well – 612-929-1277)
So – now to show how easy this to make! (There is a video tutorial below as well.)
Start with a card front and choose an 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of card stock to coordinate with it. Score the cardstock at 2″, then turn and score at 5-1/2″ like the picture shows.
Fold the cardstock on the %-1/2″ line and trim the 2″ part like this:
Attach the card front to the front of the folder.
Lay a scrap piece of cardstock along the right edge and punch a hole about midway up the side – doesn’t need to be exact. Flip the scrap piece over and lay it along the left side and use the hole as a guide. This will make the holes even on each side.
Weave your ribbon or twine through the holes like this. (This serves two purposes – it keeps the cards inside the folder and it closes the folder with bow.)
*Hint: Leave the ribbon or twine on the spool while weaving the ribbon, then tie it in a bow when finished and cut the other end … no measuring and no waste!
Tie the bow and you are finished.
Warning – its addictive making these! But just think about being ready for a host gift, a birthday gift, or a thank you at a moment’s notice!
How to Make a Quick & Easy Card Folder!
Go to 9:48 for the tutorial.
