Flowers for All Occasions

Freshly cut flowers are good for all occasions, birthdays, hello, thinking of you, etc. It stands to reason that paper flowers are also good for all occasions. Confession, I'm not a big flower fan. I mean, I like receiving them and sometimes I even buy them for myself but I find flower designs in paper, clothing and home decor to sometimes be too busy, too cartoony or too little girl. But I was drawn to this Magnolia Lane Suite as soon as I saw it. It took me a long time to use it but as you'll see, I found Flowers for All Occasions. 

Card 1 - Happy Birthday

Card 2 - You Are Amazing

Card 3 - You Are Loved

Card 4 - Thinking of You

Card 5 - Hello, You

Card 6 - A Little Note

Card 7 - You Are Simply Amazing

Card 8 - You're The Friend Everyone Wishes They Had

Card 9 - So Happy To Have You In My Life

Card 10 - Life Is Sweeter With Friends Like You

Card 11 - Hello, How Are You?

Card 12 - Sending Love

Supplies Used - Card 1 - Happy Birthday

• Stampin' Up! Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (159234)
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo (149485) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mint Macaron 8.5x11 Paper (138337)

Supplies Used - Card 2 - You Are Amazing

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon (149441)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! All Things Thanks Stamp Set (143097) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadon Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! Tailored Tag Punch (145667)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Backed Sequins (146933) retired
• Cased Debra Simonis - see here

Supplies Used - Card 3 - You Are Loved

• Stampin' Up! Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (159234)
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane DSP (149484) retired
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink / Whisper White Variegated Ribbon (148776) retired

Supplies Used - Card 4 - Thinking Of You

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo (149485) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow 8.5x11 Paper (133676)
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! A Touch Of Ink Stamp Set (155233) retired
• Stampin' Up! Christmas Tags Dies (147926) retired
• Cased Mary Fish - see here

Supplies Used - Card 5 - Hello, You

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo (149485) retired
• Stampin' Up! So Saffron 8.5x11 Paper (105118)

Supplies Used - Card 6 - A Little Note

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow 8.5x11 Paper (133676)
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! Butterfly Gala Stamp Set (148580) retired
• Stampin' Up! Banners Pick A Punch (153608)
• Cased Tracy Bradley - see here

Supplies Used - Card 7 - You Are Simply Amazing

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Amazing You Stamp Set (147215) retired

Supplies Used - Card 8 - You're The Friend Everyone Wishes They Had

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! Blended Seasons Stamp Set (149016) retired

Supplies Used - Card 9 - So Happy To Have You In My Life

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo (149485) retired
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Amazing Life Stamp Set (148750) retired

Supplies Used - Card 10 - Life Is Sweeter

• Stampin' Up! Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (159234)
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane DSP (149484) retired
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink / Whisper White Variegated Ribbon (148776) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! Detailed With Love Stamp Set (146606) retired

Supplies Used - Card 11 - Hello, How Are You?

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink / Whisper White Variegated Ribbon (148776) retired
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Ink (147111)
• Stampin' Up! Because You Care Stamp Set (138847) retired

Supplies Used - Card 12 - Sending Love

• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149487) retired
• Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack (149554) retired
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon (149441)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)

Ribbon Of Courage

Another paper pad that I've had in my stash forever and I finally found the inspiration to use it. Jackie demonstrated this card during a Stampin' Up! demonstrator only event and I liked the layout so much that I quickly stetched the details to use later. Who would have know it would take me so long to get to the sketch but luckily, Jackie had the details on her blog here. 

Supplies Used

• Me & My Big Ideas - The Breast Cancer Research Foundation - 12x12 Paper (PADX-214) retired
• Stampin' Up! Blushing Bride 8.5x11 Paper (131198)
• Stampin' Up! Blushing Bride Ink (147100)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Ribbon of Courage Stamp Set (143855) retired
• Stampin' Up! Delicate Details Stamp Set (143314) retired
• Stampin' Up! Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker's Twine (135639) retired

Hot Cocoa

Who doesn't love hot cocoa? I'm not even a huge chocolate fan but there are so many different hot cocoa recipes, it's easy to find one that's just right for me. There's also something so nostaligic about hot cocoa. Doesn't it remind you of being a kid . . . sitting on the rug on a cold winter's night, watching a christmas movie.

I can't remember when I bought this paper but it's been in my stash for a very long time and I finally was inspired to use it after I saw Call Me Crafty Al's July 2020 Sheet Load of Cards. You can find the free guide with cutting details here.

Supplies Used

• American Crafts - Hot Cocoa - 12x12 Paper (368734) retired
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Real Red 8.5x11 Paper (102482)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159276)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Real Red Ink (147084)
• Stampin' Up! Happy Hour Stamp Set (126642) retired
• Stampin' Up! Pearlized Doilies (146936) retired

A Year of Birthdays

When I first saw the Days To Remember Stamp Set, I wanted it . . .  I added it to my shopping list. Then I wondered if I should really get it. Would I only use it to make calendars once a year? Would that be a justifiable expense? Then I saw this picture from the catalog and I had an idea . . . .

Page 18 of 2021 - 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

 . . . a Year of Birthdays. One card for each month. Each month could be slightly themed to the month/season and then I would always have a last minute birthday card. I used only papers from the Pattern Party collection. One side is a pattern with color and the other side is a black and white pattern. I took alcohol markers to those black and white patterns and added a little color, so versatile. 

Supplies Used - All Cards

• Stampin' Up! Days To Remember Stamp Set (155026)
• Stampin' Up! Pattern Party DSP (155426) Available with Stampin' Rewards on orders over $150
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Double Oval Punch (154242)
• Stampin' Up! Metallic Mesh Ribbon (153550)

Supplies Used - January

• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay 8.5x11 Paper (131197)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink Ink (147108)

Supplies Used - February

• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay 8.5x11 Paper (131197)
• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay Ink (147096)

Supplies Used - March

• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green 8.5x11 Paper (146990)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Ink (147052)

Supplies Used - April

• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya 8.5x11 Paper (155668)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party 8.5x11 Paper (122924)
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Ink (147107)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154884) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154894) used light blend
• Stampin' Up! Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (155519) used dark blend

Supplies Used - May

• Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry 8.5x11 Paper (131199)
• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883) 

Supplies Used - June

• Stampin' Up! Petal Pink 8.5x11 Paper (146985)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Ink (147050)

Supplies Used - July

• Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo 8.5x11 Paper (141416)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green 8.5x11 Paper (146990)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Ink (147095)

Supplies Used - August

• Stampin' Up! Basic Black 8.5x11 Paper (121045)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness 8.5x11 Paper (153080)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness Ink (153117)
• Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153106)

Supplies Used - September

• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight 8.5x11 Paper (153081)
• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie 8.5x11 Paper (105117)
• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie Ink (147086)

Supplies Used - October

• Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grape 8.5x11 Paper (146987)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather 8.5x11 Paper (146986)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Ink (147103)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154887)

Supplies Used - November

• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie 8.5x11 Paper (105117)
• Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry 8.5x11 Paper (131199)
• Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry Ink (147087)
• Stampin' Up! Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154879) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154880) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154883)  used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154890) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154892) used dark blend
• Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154897) used dark blend

Supplies Used - December

• Stampin' Up! Pool Party 8.5x11 Paper (122924)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight 8.5x11 Paper (153081)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight Ink (153118)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (153108)

One in A Melon

I found this summery watermelon paper on clearance and just had to buy them. When I unpacked them, I didn't even put them away, I just cut into the paper and decided to craft right there. I used the Call Me Crafty Al Sheetload of Cards free printable that can be found here.

Supplies Used

• American Crafts - Jen Hadfield - Patio Party - Slices 12x12 Paper (732967) retired
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade 8.5x11 Paper (119793)
• Stampin' Up! Thick Basic White 8.5x11 Paper (159229)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154885)
• Stampin' Up! Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154958)
• Fun Stampers Journey Let's Twist Stamp Set (SS-0373)
• Stampin' Up! All The Trimmings Combo Pack Ribbon (153541) used Poppy Parade retired but on clearance

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)

Countdown to Christmas (Hanukkah and Halloween)

Did you know that Christmas is 123 days away? Hanukkah is 96 days away and Halloween is just 68. That might sound far off but it'll be here before we know it. So while I continue to increase my birthday stash, I decided to use the same layout to make some Hanukkah and Halloween cards as well.

Now I have to admit that the card I cased is far superior to my own. Patricia used that beautiful Fine Art Floral DSP (retired) that just shines in the original design. You can see it here along with all the cutting dimensions.

Using Hand-Penned DSP

Using Hand-Penned DSP

Using Cute Halloween DSP

Using Cute Halloween DSP

Using Penguin Playmates DSP

Using Penguin Playmates DSP

Supplies Used

• Stampin' Up! A Wish For Everything Stamp Set (149320)
• Stampin' Up! Basic White 12x12 Paper (159231)
• Stampin' Up! Opal Rounds (154289)
• Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned DSP (155499)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight 8.5x11 Paper (119683)
• Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight Ink (147094)
• Stampin' Up! Cute Halloween 6x6 DSP (156479)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather 8.5x11 Paper (146986)
• Stampin' Up! Highland Heather Ink (147103)
• Stampin' Up! Penguin Playmates DSP (158420) Free with $50 spend until September 30, 2021
• Stampin' Up! Just Jade 8.5x11 Paper (153079)
• Stampin' Up! Just Jade Ink (153115)