Independence Day

I made these cards last year but didn't quite finish them in time to address and mail out for the holiday so I decided to hold on to them for 2022. I was inspired by Call Me Crafty Al's June 2021 Sheet Load of Cards. You can find the free printable with cutting guides on her youtube channel here.

Supplies Used

• Echo Park Paper Co. America 6x6 Paper Pad (AM213023)
• Stampin' Up! Blueberry Bushel 8.5x11 Paper (146968) retired
• Stampin' Up! Blueberry Bushel Ink (147138) retired
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Ink (147050)
• Stampin' Up! Thick Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159229)
• Stampin' Up! Maps Etc. Embossing Folder (146822) retired
• Stampin' Up! Simple Stripes Embossing Folder (145648) retired
• Stampin' Up! Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder (143708)
• Fun Stampers Journey Loads of Fun Stamp Set (SS-0053) retired
• Fun Stampers Journey Enjoy The Ride Stamp Set (SS-0692) retired

Best Chapter Yet

So one of my colleagues was given an amazing opportunity to transfer to the Beijing office from NY. We obviously needed a card for the entire team to sign to celebrate this month. Pretty quickly, I decided on the Best Chapter Stamp Set because she is off to new adventures.

I was inspired by both Amy's card here and Heather's card here.

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Best Chapter Stamp Set (154499)
• Stampin' Up! Tasteful Labels Dies (152886)
• Stampin' Up! Ombre Specialty Paper (155784)
• Stampin' Up! Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)
• Stampin' Up! Pattern Party DSP (155426)
• Stampin' Up! Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins (152477)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green 8.5x11 Paper (146990)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Night of Navy Ink Pad (147110)
• Stampin' Up! Mango Melody Ink Pad (147093)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Ink Pad (147107)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Ink Pad (147050)

I Can Make That (Christmas Edition)

You ever see something you want to buy and just as you go to click the "Add to Cart" button you see the dreaded "Out of Stock" notice instead?

That's exactly what happened with these Santa Belt Ball Ornaments from Hobby Lobby. Then I remembered, "I can make that."

I already had plain red ball ornaments in my Christmas decorating stash and I remembered that I had a buckle die from Stampin' Up! All Dressed Up dies. So I purchased some black velvet ribbon because in my imagination that's what Santa's belt looks like.

I completed these ornaments before the oven could preheat for cookie baking.

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Be Dazzling 6x6 Specialty Paper (156629) retired
• Stampin' Up! All Dressed Up Dies (151665)
• Black Velvet 3/8" Ribbon Trim (767053)

Wish this wasn't another case

I love this card so much that I wish it was my own original design but I cased it from Jaimie. Details can be found here.

Version 1

Version 2

Version 3

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! See A Silhouette DSP (149443) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Rich Razzleberry 8.5x11 Paper (115316)
• Stampin' Up! Night Of Navy 8.5x11 Paper (100867)
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Basics Embossing Powders (155554) used white
• Stampin' Up! Butterfly Duet Punch (148523) retired
• Stampin' Up! Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder (149713) retired
• Stampin' Up! Detailed Peacock Dies (149582) retired
• Stampin' Up! Galvanized Metallic Paper (147805) retired

Supplies Used - Version 1

• Stampin' Up! Beautiful Day Stamp Set (145915) retired

Supplies Used - Version 2

• Stampin' Up! Sheltering Tree Stamp Set (137163) retired

Supplies Used - Version 3

• Stampin' Up! Window Shopping Stamp Set (143265) retired

A Bold Hello

Another bold print today. The beauty of double-sided paper is that if the paper is a little too bold for your tastes, you can flip it over and have just a peek of the bold side. You'll see that I flipped the paper below because I couldn't decide which side I liked better. The original version with details on how to create the fun fold can be found here.

Hello There

Best Things In Life

Hello, Dear Friend

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! See A Silhouette DSP (149443) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Pacific Point 8.5x11 Paper (111350)
• Stampin' Up! Marina Mist 8.5x11 Paper (119682) retired
• Stampin' Up! Pacific Point Ink (147098)
• Stampin' Up! Marina Mist Ink (126962) retired
• Stampin' Up! Layering Circles Dies (151770)

Supplies Used - Hello There

• Stampin' Up! Hello There Stamp Set (133922) retired

Supplies Used - Best Things In Life

• Stampin' Up! Feel Goods Stamp Set (129684) retired

Supplies Used - Hello, Dear Friend

• Stampin' Up! Life Is Grand Stamp Set (148744) retired

A Bold Smile

Sometimes when I case a card, I copy it exactly. Sometimes I change the colors a bit or just the paper. For these cards, I only changed the sentiment. This card is made with a paper that is so bold, less is more.

Original card was made by Julie of The Paper Pixie and can be found here.

Sending A Smile

Friends Like You

You Fill My Thoughts

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! See A Silhouette DSP (149443) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight 8.5x11 Paper (119683)
• Stampin' Up! Night Of Navy 8.5x11 Paper (100867)
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad (102283)
• Stampin' Up! Basics Embossing Powders (155554) used white

Supplies Used - Sending A Smile

• Stampin' Up! Love & Affection Stamp Set (141545) retired

Supplies Used - Friends Like You

• Stampin' Up! Positive Thoughts Stamp Set (151490)

Supplies Used - You Fill My Thoughts

• Stampin' Up! Florentine Filigree Stamp Set (148822) retired

Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Flower Girl (Part 2)

Still not a flower girl but here's more proof against that statement. This paper is from the same collection as yesterday's card. This stamp set is the exact same as yesterday's card. I even used another Call Me Crafty Al Sheetload of Cards free printable.... completely different results.

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned DSP (155499)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya 8.5x11 Paper (155668)
• Stampin' Up! Garden Green 8.5x11 Paper (102584)
• Stampin' Up! Color & Contour Stamp Set (154994)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Ink (155670)
• Stampin' Up! Garden Green Ink (147089)
• Stampin' Up! Banners Pick A Punch (153608)
• Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)
• Stampin' Up! Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193)