SU Masculine Card

Stampin’ Up Best Catch with High Tide

February 25, 2019

Time for a masculine card, don’t you think?
So, I pulled out my Stampin’ Up Best Catch Bundle.

I used the water, sand, and sea grass images from the High Tide stamp set to create a scene for the fly fisherman. I used my Stampin’ Blends to color the basket, fisherman, and the fish.

It’s hard to distinguish the card base color in the photo but it is Blackberry Bliss.
It looks great with the Soft Suede Basket Weave embossed panel.

I used the Itty Bitty Birthday stamp set to finish off the inside along with the fishing lure.

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Best Catch Cling Bundle [150605] $43.00	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $26.00	Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618] $23.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $35.00
Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146841] $9.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133675] $8.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115318] $8.50
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad [147092] $7.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad [131173] $6.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $7.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blackberry Bliss Light Stampin’ Blends [147909] $4.50	Old Olive Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144574] $4.50	Mossy Meadow Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [148545] $4.50
Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144582] $4.50	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273] $9.00	Balmy Blue Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [148540] $4.50

SU First Frost Bundle Peek Thru the Middle Video Tutorial

October 31, 2018

Wednesday is the new day I plan to post my videos-
the middle of the week works well with my crazy life
and hopefully it will be a mid-week surprise for you!

To start off the fun, I have a video tutorial for you to make a portrait style
Peek thru the Middle card using the beautiful Frosted Floral Suite and the Treat Time Stamp Set.

I used the Treat Time Stamp Set to do the sentiment. It’s a great set with so many greetings!
The little dots of Pineapple Punch come from the Hearts Come Home Stamp Set.

Here is one I did with another sentiment from Treat Time.

Measurements:
Card Base: Tranquil Tide 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ on the 11″ side, slide to the left so the score line is at 1-3/4″and cut. Now, cut the piece that falls off to 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ for the bottom of the card.
Focal stamped rectangle: Tranquil Tide Border 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″,
Whisper White stamped panel: 2″ x 4″
DSP on top: 1-1/2″ x 4″, DSP on bottom 2″ x 4″
Whisper White for flowers/thistle: 2″ x 4″
Vellum: 2″ x 3″

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Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420] $22.00	Treat Time Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146626] $18.00	Hearts Come Home Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145416] $21.00	Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147800] $14.00
Tranquil Tide 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144246] $8.50	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad [147146] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106] $7.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad [147092] $7.50
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101856] $9.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin’ Pad [147141] $7.50

SU Truly Tailored and a Bow Tip

July 30, 2018

Look what I found yesterday as I was searching around my blog…an UNPULISHED VIDEO!
Oh gosh, I forgot to post it before the Truly Tailored Bundle was retired…
but I know a lot of you have it so I am posting it now:)

Remember a design element on a card can be used with any stamp set, paper, or embellishment you have on hand!
At the end of the video, I show you a great little tip to make a neat and tidy bow that I know you will love!

These were the leftover triangles from my Criss Cross Card.

You can see that post with the video HERE.

Measurements:
An A2 size card using a cardstock base of 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ on the 8-1/2″ side
Mount the two triangles (made from cutting a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of DSP in half diagonally) on a piece of 4″ x 5-1/4″ cardstock.
Adhere the diagonal bands down the middle BEFORE adhering the triangle panel to the card base so you can trim off the strips at the corners.

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145735] $20.00	True Gentleman Designer Series Paper [145593] $11.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00
Night Of Navy 12″ X 12″ Card Stock [124282] $5.95	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144246] $8.50	Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131199] $8.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $9.75
Night Of Navy 3/8″ (1 Cm) Corduroy Ribbon [145597] $8.00	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad [147146] $7.50	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102128] $8.00

SU Better With You

June 22, 2018

How many of you took notice of the BEAUTIFUL bird on page 169 of the Annual Catalog?
Isn’t it just so calming and peaceful? Perfect image for so many occasions and
for The Paper Papers Challenge # 398– Birds!

I could not wait to get it and try the watercoloring technique that SU explains on that page. I did watercolor it but I am still working on it. Want to see some gorgeous watercoloring painting? Check out my friend, Jodi McKinney’s blog at theLifeInBetween.me. She is a lovely person to follow:)

I will have to channel my inner Jodi and finish it up! Instead of watercoloring, I pulled out my favorite tools- my stampin’ blends! I am not a great shader etc. but I feel like an artist when I use my alcohol markers that perfectly match my SU cardstock, dsp, and inks. No having to buy tons of different shades of other brand markers to find a match with my SU stuff! So glad I never got into that- I would have bought so many markers!!! Instead, I just play with my stampin’ blends knowing that they fit my needs:)

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Better With You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146567] $19.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Bermuda Bay Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144580] $4.50	Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144595] $4.50
Cherry Cobbler Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144576] $4.50	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker [144585] $4.50

SU Apron of Love Treat Holder Video Tutorial

February 25, 2018

Here is a little treat holder I made using the SU Apron of Love Bundle.
Just a little unexpected treat you can give to a special person in your life.

The treat holder can hold 3 or 4 Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares nicely.

It is quite simple to make a little box on the bottom to hold the treat.
Here is a video I made to show you some tips and tricks:)

Measurements:

Two Dapper Denim Aprons on a 3″ x 5-1/4″
Dapper Denim Box Bottom 3-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ scored in 1-1/4″ on all four sides
Whisper White Lace and Gingham DSP for pocket: 1-1/2″ x 2″
Real Red and Silver Foil Utensils: 2″ x 2″
Silver Baker’s Twine: 8″

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Apron Of Love Photopolymer Bundle [145986] $45.00	Dapper Denim 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141414] $8.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Quilted Christmas 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [144617] $9.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [126949] $6.50	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00
Silver Baker’s Twine [132976] $3.50