Category: More Just Because Cards

Yesterday, I shared the newest addition to my  Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook!  Sketch #25!  It’s another Fun Fold that is easy to create!  It showcases the In Symmetry Stamp Set and the Basic Borders Dies from the NEW 2021-2022 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

LOVE SKETCHES?  Check out my Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook here or download my FREE PDF of all sketches here.  

NEW!  My Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook Blog Page AND PDF are now interactive!  When you visit the page or PDF and click on the sketch, it opens a step-by-step tutorial of a card created with that sketch in mind! 

STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:

Begin with a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base of Basic Black card stock. 

Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, along with the scalloped edge Borders Dies to crop the following pieces (all 4 1/4 wide):

• The bottom front of the card base to 4″ long. 
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (earn it FREE with Stampin’ Rewards) to 4 1/2″ long. 
• Basic Black card stock to 4 3/4″.

Zip the top of the card base that you just cropped through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, tucked inside the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder. 

Wrap with Black/White Baker’s Twine (Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack), securing with a bow. 

Layer and adhere as shown with Stampin’ Seal.

Adhere a  4 x 5 1/4 piece of Basic White card stock to the inside of the card base with Stampin’ Seal.

Use a Stamparatus to position and stamp the sentiment (Art Gallery) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the bottom of the inside of the card as shown. 

Use a Stamparatus to position and stamp the “best day ever” sentiment (In Symmetry) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a piece of Basic White card stock that has been cropped with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Tasteful Labels Die. 

Adhere to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

POP OF PERSONALITY!  Embellish with Real Red Resin Hearts. 

OH, SO PRETTY!  The card below also uses the  Stampin’ Rewards EXCLUSIVE Pattern Party Designer Series Paper.  You can see the original blog post by clicking on the buttons below. 

Yesterday I debuted the newest addition to my  Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook!  Sketch #24!  It’s a Dutch Door Fun Fold that is easy to create!  

The “thank you” card above showcases the Daisy Garden background stamp, one of My Favorite Things from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  I think it looks fabulous in black and white!  You can see all of My Favorite Things here.

LOVE SKETCHES?  Check out my Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook here or download my FREE PDF of all sketches here.  NEW!  My Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook Blog Page AND PDF are now interactive!  When you visit the page or PDF and click on the sketch, it opens a step-by-step tutorial of a card created with that sketch in mind! 

STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:

Begin with a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card base of Basic White Thick card stock.  

Use a Paper Trimmer to remove 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 from the left side of the scoreline as shown. 

Adhere a 4 x 2 3/4 piece of Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (earn it FREE with Stampin’ Rewards) to the front of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Layer and adhere a 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White card stock to a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Basic Black card stock together and to the inside of the card base with Stampin’ Seal.

Use a Stamparatus to stamp the Daisy Garden and sentiment (Through it Together) in Versamark Ink onto a 2 1/4 x 4 piece of Basic Black card stock.  

Cover with white Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powder and tap to remove excess.  Set with a Heat Tool.

Adhere to the Basic White piece of card stock you removed from the card base with Stampin’ Seal.

Double wrap with black baker’s twine (Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack), securing with a bow. 

Adhere the bottom half of the piece to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

POP OF PERSONALITY!  Embellish with Matte Black Dots as shown. 

PERFECT POLISH! Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere a 2 1/4 x 5 3/4 piece of Pattern Party Designer Series Paper to the outside flap of a Basic White Medium Envelope. Trim to size with Paper Snips.  You can see my video demonstration with tips on adding designer paper to an envelope flap here.OH, SO PRETTY!  The card and tag below also use the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper.  You can see the original blog post by clicking on the buttons below. 

Today’s “HELLO” card showcases the RETIRING items from the Forever Greenery Suite Collection!  Some items are priced at 10-20% OFF retail!  Retiring items are available while supplies last!  Snag them now! 

LOVE SKETCHES?  Check out my Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook here or download my FREE PDF of all sketches here.  NEW!  My Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbook page is now interactive!  When you visit the page and click on the sketch, it opens a step-by-step tutorial of a card created with that sketch in mind! 

STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:

Begin with a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base of Basic White Thick card stock. 

Zip a 2 3/4 x 5 piece of Old Olive card stock through a Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine tucked inside a Greenery Embossing Folder. 

Adhere a 2 3/4 x 5 piece of Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper to the embossed card stock as shown with Stampin’ Seal.

Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

Adhere a Gold Hoop and a piece of Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper as shown with Mini Glue Dots.

Use a Paper Trimmer to cut a piece of Old Olive card stock (that has also been embossed with Greenery Embossing Folder) and a piece of Basic White card stock to 3/4 x 2 1/2.

Stamp the “Hello” sentiment (Forever Fern Stamp Set) in Versamark Ink onto the Basic White card stock as shown.  Cover with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, set with a Heat Tool. 

Adhere together and to the card, as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

Tie a bow of Gold Metallic Trim and adhere as shown with a Mini Glue Dot. 

POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish the sentiment with Gold Glitter Enamel Dots (also retiring). 

PERFECT POLISH! Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere a 2 1/4 x 5 3/4 piece of Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper to the outside flap of a Basic White Medium Envelope. Trim to size with Paper Snips.  You can see my video demonstration with tips on adding designer paper to an envelope flap here.

OH, SO PRETTY!  I shared the project below previously on my blog!  It also uses the retiring Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper