One Sheet Wonder Black and White + Color

By now, you know how much I love a one sheet wonder. But did you know that I love black and white? I find black and white cards to be so classy. And black and white paper has so much versatility. You can leave as is or you can color it. You can add color as the accents. And everything matches with black and white. 

I cased this one sheet wonder from Patricia. You can find all the cutting dimensions here.

Layout 1

Layout 2

Layout 3

Layout 4

Layout 5

Layout 6

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! True Love DSP (154281) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Encircled In Friendship Stamp Set (155408)
• Stampin' Up! Free As A Bird Stamp Set (149468)
• Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia 8.5x11 Paper (155613)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155518)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Ink (155611)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon (155615)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya 8.5x11 Paper (155668)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155519)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Ink (155670)
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon (155672)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink 8.5x11 Paper (155710)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155520)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Ink (155712)
• Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon (155714)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party 8.5x11 Paper (122924)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154894)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Ink (147107)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Sheer Ribbon (152462)

Double Wonder Cards

I have a confession, I had never heard of Double Wonder Cards until I came across this blogpost by Creative Chelsey. I copied the measurements listed on her blog but used different papers, stamps and supplies. I love when I can make a batch of cards out of pretty paper as it makes any anxiety I might have about cutting into the pretty paper much easier to deal with if I know no piece will go to waste.

Don't know if I've ever mentioned this before but I make at least 2 of ever card I make. I do this in case I give away a card without taking a picture first (happens way too often), because then I have a backup card to photograph. In this case, I decided to use balmy blue for the first card and highland heather for the second card. Which color do you prefer?

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned DSP (155499)
• Stampin' Up! Beautifully Penned DSP (156630)
• Stampin' Up! Balmy Blue 8.5x11 Paper (146982)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather 8.5x11 Paper (146986)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder (152718)
• Stampin' Up! White Glittered Organdy Ribbon (156408)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Sunny Sentiments Stamp Set (155034)
• Stampin' Up! Enjoy The Moment Stamp Set (154452)
• Stampin' Up! Strong Of Heart Stamp Set (156376)
• Stampin' Up! Nothing's Better Than Stamp Set (152507)
• Stampin' Up! Many Happenings Stamp Set (155001)
• Stampin' Up! Biggest Wish Stamp Set (155052)
• Stampin' Up! Everyday Label Punch (144668)
• Stampin' Up! Lovely Labels Pick A Punch (152883)
• Stampin' Up! Label Me Fancy Punch (151297)
• Stampin' Up! Tailored Tag Punch (145667)
• Stampin' Up! Label Me Lovely Punch (151296)
• Stampin' Up! Messages Die (154422)
• Stampin' Up! Wild Rose Dies (149547) retired

It's Been a While....

It's been a while since I've crafted.... as with so many of us, life's been getting in the way. I have a new job and I'm still learning to balance my hours and I've been dealing with some issues at home so I've been dealing with some stress and anxiety. ... but I forgot that crafting helps me deal with stress and anxiety so I spent a few hours yesterday at my craft table.

When I'm too burnt out to create a card from scratch, I like to case another design or do a One Sheet Wonder to get back into the swing of things so I cased Stamping Jill.

Hope you remember to take time to de-stress.
 

Card 1 - Happy Birthday

Card 2 - Thank You

Card 3 - Beautiful

Card 4 - Mind

Card 5 - Amazing

Card 6 - Dear You

Card 7 - Proud of You

Card 8 - Thinking of You

Card 9 - Here for You

Card 10 - A Beautiful Person

Card 11 - Always Thinking of You

Card 12 - Happy For You

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Perennial Essence DSP (149100)
• Stampin' Up! Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (144237)
• Stampin' Up! Very Vanilla 12x12 Cardstock (144239)
• Stampin' Up! Calypso Coral Cardstock (122925)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Cardstock (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Calypso Coral Ink Pad (147101)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Ink Pad (147108)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon (151194)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon (149441)
• Stampin' Up! Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon (144146)
• Stampin' Up! Beautiful Day Stamp Set (151257)
• Stampin' Up! Butterfly Gala Stamp Set (148580)
• Stampin' Up! Band Together Stamp Set (149231)
• Stampin' Up! Fanciful Fragrance Stamp Set (149281)
• Stampin' Up! Modern Heart Stamp Set (149328)
• Stampin' Up! Royal Peacock Stamp Set (149464)
• Stampin' Up! Very Versailles Stamp Set (149275)
• Stampin' Up! Banner Triple Punch (138292)
• Stampin' Up! Everyday Label Punch (144668)
• Stampin' Up! Pretty Label Punch (143715)
• Stampin' Up! Timeless Label Punch (149516)
• 1-3/4" Circle Punch - other brand
• Clear Wink of Stella Brush (141897)
• Stampin' Up! Champagne Rhinestones Basic Jewels (151193)

Paper Pumpkin and More...

Happy Sunday!!

Big week for me, I gave notice at my job so this coming friday is my last day. I start the new job the following monday so I'm getting a little anxious, nervous and excited. Best cure for all these emotions (for me) is crafting.

I decided to work on a Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin kit that I started ages ago but was just sitting on my table collecting dust. I completed the kit per the instructions but I had all these leftover pieces. I then started sorting the leftovers into toss and store piles, which was harder than it sounded. But why make these tough decisions if I could just make more cards with the leftovers?

I made 11 cards with these leftovers. I even used a retired stamp set I had never used before, getting one step closer to my resolution of using all my stamp sets. I used 2 complete sheets of DSP, making some of these cards a One Sheet Wonder as well. I just love when none of the pretty paper is wasted.

Black/White Tutti Frutti DSP

Lemon Lime Twist Picture Perfect Party DSP

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin - June 2018
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black Cardstock (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock - retired
• Stampin' Up! Lovely Lipstick Cardstock (146970)
• Stampin' Up! Amazing Life Stamp (148750) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Birthday Wit Stamp (145753) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Lemon Lime Twist Ink Pad (144086) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Lovely Lipstick Ink Pad (147140)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (147274)
• Stampin' Up! Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (147281)
• Stampin' Up! Picture Perfect Party DSP (145559) - retired
• Stampin' Up! Tutti-Frutti DSP (145606) - retired

January #simplestamping Challenge

Stampin' Up! January #simplestamping Challenge

• Theme: Valentine's Day
• Supplies: stamps, ink and paper
• Bonus Material/Tool: punch

So I wanted to make a card for this challenge but I didn't want to make a stereotypical valentine's card in pink or red. I have no issue with pink and red cards, just wanted to add an extra challenge for myself.

Here was my first attempt.

Now this card didn't come out as I had imagined, so I tried again. This second card was actually closer to what I had originally envisioned.

Then I realized I had a little bit of DSP left so I decided to challenge myself further to finish up the paper. Here's what I created with the leftovers.

One Sheet Wonder Template created for these cards

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Cardstock
• Stampin' Up! Wood Textures Designer Series Paper (144177)
• Stampin' Up! Night of Navy Cardstock (100867)
• Stampin' Up! Tranquil Tide Cardstock (144246)
• Stampin' Up! Night of Navy Ink Pad (147110)
• Stampin' Up! Tranquil Tide Ink Pad (147146)
• Stampin' Up! Tailored Tag Punch (145667)
• Stampin' Up! Well Said Stamp Set (148796)
• Stampin' Up! Treat Time Stamp Set (146626)
• Stampin' Up! Meant To Be Stamp Set (148626)
• Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set - January 2019

One Sheet Wonder Wednesday

So I love, LOVE One Sheet Wonders.  They encourage me to cut up all that beautiful patterned paper I've been hoarding.  Now you might have heard of #loveitchopit, which I think it just brilliant, but my problem is that left to my own devices, all my cards would have the same exact layout and #loveitchopit would make it too easy for me to keep using that same layout over and over again.  The brilliance of One Sheet Wonders is that once you cut your paper up into all the little pieces, it really encourages you to try different layouts.

Now I've been dreaming of posting One Sheet Wonders on Wednesdays for months but haven't actually done it.  New Year, New Resolution.  I'll start small, aim for one Wednesday a month, doesn't mean that some months I won't post more often than that, but baby steps here.

For this week's One Sheet Wonder, I cased this.  If you search One Sheet Wonder, you'll find so many templates and examples.  I do find that if I don't like the paper used in the examples, I have a hard time seeing past it to the great layouts being used.  As a result, I decided to make two versions.  I love black and white paper but that's not everyone's cup of tea, so I turned the paper over and used the purple on the reverse side as well.  Same layout, just different patterned paper.

Now when I was cutting up my paper, I quickly realized I cut the paper incorrectly... but no big deal.  Who was going to know?!? I almost always start by casing the cards exactly and then by the third card, I usually decide to change the layouts.  You do you.  Copy them exactly or change them a lot, sometimes just having all the pieces cut up on your table inspires you to use them.

Happy Creating, Happy Crafting.

Card 1 - So Glad We Are Friends

Card 2 - Incredibly Proud Of You

Card 3 - Hope Your Day Is As Amazing As You

Card 4 - So Many Of My Smiles Begin With You

Card 5 - Wishing You An Amazing Birthday

Card 6 - So Happy To Have You In My Life

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! Botanical Butterfly DSP (149622) free with $50 purchase starting January 3, 2019
• Stampin' Up! Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (149623) free with $50 purchase starting January 3, 2019
• Stampin' Up! Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)
• Stampin' Up Dark Highland Heather Stampin' Blends (146883)
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Cardstock
• Stampin' Up! Whisper White Thick Cardstock
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Cardstock
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Ink Pad
• Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush
• Gelly Roll Stardust Clear
• Stampin' Up! Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706)
• Stampin' Up! Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder (143706)
• Stampin' Up! Lace Dynamic Embossing Folder (148530) - Available January 3, 2019
• Stampin' Up! Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672)
• Stampin' Up! Tufted Embossing Folder (146335)
• Stampin' Up! Detailed With Love Stamp Set (146606)
• Stampin' Up! Incredible Like You Stamp Set (148708) - Available January 3, 2019
• Stampin' Up! Humming Along Stamp Set (148758) - Available January 3, 2019
• Stampin' Up! Amazing Life Stamp Set (148750) - Available January 3, 2019