You should have just left stop number 5 on the Pals Hop –Shirley Sumption at Look at my Cute Stuff. If so, you are in the right spot. If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.
I decided to do a “Thank You” card, figuring that many of the hoppers would choose to roll with the season and design for Thanksgiving. I also took the opportunity to show off the new Stampin’ Up! Circle Card Thinlits Die along with an added gift card twist!
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- I heat embossed the pretty Dahlia (Regarding Dahlias stamp set: Wood-Mount or Clear-Mount) for added dimension and shine.
- A belly band with a touch of Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon keeps everything in place and easily slips on and off. The belly band measures 1 1/4″ x 9″. It’s scored at 2 1/4″ and 6.5″ and adhered in the back.
- The dahlia was cropped with the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, a perfect size for covering any traces of embossing left on the circle from the Circle Card Thinlits Die.
- I love the “wait for it” moment of opening the card and having the sentiment flip. The “thank you” was cropped with the banner die included in the Circle Card Thinlits Die set.
- STAY TUNED! There’s a simple trick to widen cards created with the Circle Card Thinlits Die. I’ll have a 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial ready for you tomorrow to demonstrate how to do it along with measurements!
- An added panel folds back on the card for a sweet gift card pocket. The heart was cropped with a die from the Circle Card Thinlits Die set.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS PROJECT? I would love to hear with a comment below!
The next stop is Connie Lindsey at Crafting a Joyful Life, stop number 7 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting ? and I hope to see you next month!
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STAMPIN’ UP SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Regarding Dahlias (Wood-Mount 130324 or Clear-Mount 130327), Sweetly Framed Hostess Rewards Exclusive (Wood-Mount 129699 or Clear-Mount 129702)
Paper: Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (130135), Blushing Bride (131198), Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: VersaMark Pad (102283)
Cool Tools: Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480), Heat Tool (129053), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906)
The Perfect Touch: Early Espresso Stampin’ Emboss Powder (128980), Whisper White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132), Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126877), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
BLOG HOP LINE-UP:
- Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven’s Retreat
- Ann Schach at The Stampin’ Schach
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Carmen Sublasky at The Creative Stamptuary
- Shirley Sumption at Look at my Cute Stuff
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty YOU ARE HERE!
- Connie Lindsey at Crafting a Joyful Life
- Michelle Gleeson at Stampinmojo
- Shannon Hokanson at Paper Works
- Colleen Mollema at Uncanny Crafting
- Lynn Kolcun at Stamping With Avery’s Owlery
- Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness.com
- Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
- Amy L. Lazzell at Just A Thought…Cards by Amy
- Lisa Davis at Cherry St. Paper Treats
- Shannon Jaramillo at ezpeasycards
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin’
- Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
- Donna Kopenski at craftycardmaker
- Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
- Sherrie Gross at Stampin’ Sunshine
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Linda Callahan at Stampin’ Seasons
- Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian
- Beth Beard at My little craft blog
- Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb…
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
- Sue Becker at Sue’s R n R Stamping
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space
- Peggy Noe at prettypapercards
- Marlene Heringer at So Many Toys in Schertz
Love the card Mary! I got this at Convention and still have not used it yet! I just watched your video about it, thanks so much for the hints! You are the Best!
What a cute card and really like the way you got a gift card in there with a pocket along with the color combo.
I really like your choice of colors and the way you have offset the dahlia. Nice job!
Your details are PERFECT! Love the fold and the added belly band. Great card! TFS
Your card is beautiful, Mary. I love the various patterns in the same color, and the design is awesome. You are so creative!
Love, love, love it! Love the colors and especially love the little pocket you have made! Can’t wait to see the video! Hurry up, tomorrow!
Elegant! I can’t wait to see the video on enlarging the card.
So very pretty and I love the gift card holder…what a nice surprise!
Mary,
Another Homerun!! Been scanning Pinterest, etc for a different take on a gift card. This rates up there with MOXIE FAB”S!!!! Love it!! TFS- Hugs!!!
Beautiful color combination, Mary. It is so soft, even with the Early Espresso. I love the gift card pocket too.
WOOT-WOOT! LOVE the way you added the extra fold to tuck in the card! The sweet little heart makes it! So clean and crisp….a typical classic Mary card….love it!
Thank you Mary for another fabulous blog hop! I am on vacation and my iPad will not allow me to leave comments on most blogs so hoping many of your Paper Pals will see my comment here…really wonderful cards and projects!
Another beautiful card to CASE, Mary! I will be back tomorrow for the tutorial!! 🙂
What a great card! Love the colors and such a neat idea to make the thinlit extra panel into a gift card holder. Cannot wait to try this 🙂
I’m such a fan! Beautiful card and colors! Love the belly band. You’re such an inspiration.
Fun fresh and fabulous~!
Just beautiful! I love everything about this card and you can be sure I will be CASEing this one. That card pocket really adds to the design and use. Thank you for sharing this lovely card. 🙂
Love the card, especially the card pocket. Great idea. Blessings to you and your family.
That is so pretty Ms Mary !!! I love the belly band , that really dress it up more , BEAUITIFUL
Hugs frenchie
So clever and fun! The belly band is a fabulous addition…think I will be copying that idea!
Wowzers! Love your card with the extension making it a gift card holder. Great idea! The color combination ROCKS and the belly band is the perfect added touch. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
So lovely. And, frankly, I’m pretty thankful for you!
Stunning card, like the colors and thanks for the idea
for the gift card pocket. I’ve wanted to give that a go
but hadn’t gotten there yet, now I know what to do.
Thanks again and SIU.
This is awesome Mary. The card is just beautiful and then the added bonus of the gift card pocket is a wow! Thank you 🙂
The combo of Blushing Bride & Early Espresso is stunning. LOVE how you made the little secret pocket for the gift card! Like someone mentioned, this would make a great baby shower card (or bridal shower, if you match the wedding colors). Can’t wait to CASE this!
Love how you extended your thinlits die…….and making it a gift card is PERFECT. The BEST PART…..Your color combination! AWESOME Card Mary.
Adorable, love that you made it into a gift card. YOU have the “magic touch”!
What a beautiful card Mary, could be a Bridal Shower card since you made that pocket to put a gift card. Lovely colors and I can’t wait to see the video on how to extend this layout. Thank you for the daily inspiration.
Very cute card Mary, love that you can put a gift card inside and the belly band adds some extra coolness!
Love the belly band idea. You are so clever! Yes and I love the extended flap. Been making these cards like that – gives it an extra place to write a note.
Very nice. Thank you for sharing.
Another beautiful card! Love all the extras you have added!