February 2021

Sweet Ice Cream Birthdays!

I know it is really cold outside in St. Louis, but anytime is a good time for Ice Cream and the Sweet Ice Cream Suite makes creating fun cards super easy. I love this paper and actually had the opportunity to meet the designer of this suite.

The meeting was of course via ZOOM, but the young designer, Kaitlyn Zumbach, was just too cute. She is also the designer of one of my other favorite sets in the annual catalog, Forever Fern and the beautiful Forever Greenery Designer Series paper pack that coordinates with that set. Thanks Kaitlyn, you are crazy talented!

Begin with a Blackberry Bliss card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”. In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish to create your card.
From the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper pack choose your favorite designs and cut one 2 x 5 ¼” piece, one 2 x 3” piece and one 2 1/8 x 2 1/8” piece. Attach these pieces to the front of the card base.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine, the Layering Ovals and the Stitched Shapes to crop two ovals, one from Blackberry Bliss cardstock and one from Basic White cardstock. Layer together with liquid glue and attach to the front of the card base.
Use the Ice Cream Builder Punch and the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper to punch out two cones and several scoops and attach these to the center of the white oval.
Stamp Happy Birthday in Memento Black ink on a 1 x 3 ¼” piece of white cardstock. Layer it to a 3 ½ x 1 1/8” piece of Old Olive cardstock. Add the greeting to a 3 5/8 x 1 ¼” piece of Blackberry Bliss and add to the front of the card under the Ice cream cone image.

For the inside, cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and attach to the inside panel.
Stamp the greetings from the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle in Blackberry Bliss ink. Add some sprinkles with Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive ink.

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Birthday Balloon Fun Fold Card

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s February Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are having fun with our stamping favorites – our favorite themes for seasonal cards and projects. This month’s projects feature balloons, so you are in for a celebratory treat. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

Today I created a crazy easy fun fold birthday card with the Kangaroo and Company Bundle. Thought this adorable kanga would enjoy hopping with us! LOL Supplies are listed below and instructions are in the video! Enjoy the hop!

Supplies

Kangaroo and Company Bundle
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Pretty Peacock Cardstock 8 ½ x 11” for card base
Happy Thoughts Stamp Set
Pretty Peacock Ink
Cinnamon Cider Ink
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock-4 ¼ x 5 ½” to crop Mama and baby Kangaroo
Smoky Slate Cardstock- Three pieces of 4 x 5 ¼” for front and inside panels
Bumblebee Cardstock- 4 x 5 ¼” (balloons)
Basic White Cardstock scrap for presents
White Twine from Snail Mail Combo Pack-balloon string

Pretty Peacock Cardstock-Four squares-2 ½ x 2 ½”, 4 x 5 ¼” (balloons) and 1 x 11” strip
Bumblebee Cardstock-Four squares 2 ¼ x2 ¼”
Basic White cardstock- 4 x 5 ¼” for greetings, presents, mini envelope
Memento Black Ink
Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blend
Bumblebee Stampin’ Blend
Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blend
Black Stampin’ Write Marker, for definition on balloons
Balloon Bouquet Punch
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue

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Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

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Clean and Simple Stamping In Bloom

2 Comments / Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature / February 16, 2021 / In Bloom Bundle

It has been snowing a lot here lately and I love the snow. Yesterday was President’s Day and there was not much traffic on my street, so the snow created a beautiful white blanket over everything. Today it really is quite beautiful and so I was inspired to create this clean and simple card with a few layers of white. It went together very quickly and I only used a handful of supplies.

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Begin with a Basic White card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”. In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish to create your card.
Cut another layer of white cardstock that measures 4 x 5 ¼” and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss it with the Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder.
Next cut 4 panels of white cardstock using the Stitched Rectangle dies.
Stamp the small flower from the In Bloom Bundle in Cherry Cobbler ink on three of the four panels, stamping two flowers on the larger piece. Using Mossy Meadow ink, stamp several stems to attaching them to the two blooms on the larger piece and leaving the others blooms without stems.
Stamp You are amazing in Memento Black ink and layer all white panels to the Dainty Diamond layer. You can use liquid glue or add Stampin’ Dimensionals for a more 3-D look.

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Bountiful Berry Blessings!

3 Comments / Paper Crafting Ideas / February 15, 2021 / Designer Series Paper, Double Oval Punch, Sale-A-Bration

There are just a few more weeks left to get the Berry Blessings Stamp Set and coordinating paper FREE w/$100 purchase. Our Sale-a-Bration sale will end on the last day of February 2021, so hurry and get this amazing set before it is gone!

This card is a fun fold that can be put together with the folds wrapping around the 4 x 5¼” inside white cardstock piece or around the 4 ¼ x 5 ½” Garden Green card backing. If you wrap the flaps behind the white inside piece, the backing will hid the folded piece. If you add it to fold around the Garden Green backing piece you might need to add an additional backing to hide the folded flaps.

Supplies:
4 x 5¼” Basic White cardstock
Basic White scrap cardstock for outside sentiment
Real Red scrap cardstock for outside sentiment
Double Oval Punch
Bountiful Blessings stamp from Berry Blessings
Memento Black ink
Pacific Point ink
Garden Green Cardstock
4 ¼ x 5 ½, card backing
2 ¾ x 3 ½-score in landscape position (aka along the long side) at ½”, fold & burnish-this will create one of the flaps
3 ½ x 4 ¼ -score in landscape position at ½”, fold & burnish-this is the other flap
Berry Blessings Designer Series Paper
2 ½ x 4”-attach this piece to the bottom of the white cardstock measuring 4 x 5¼”
½ x 4 strip-attach this strip directly above the previous cardstock ( see photo below for inside)
2½ x 2¾”-attach to the front flap measuring 2 ¾ x 3 ½
3 ¼ x 3 ½”-attach to front flap measuring 3 ½ x 4″
More directions:
Sandwich the larger flap to the top left behind the inside white cardstock panel that measures 4 x 5¼”
Sandwich the smaller flap on the right lower side of the same white cardstock panel that measures 4 x 5¼”
Next glue the white panel to the Garden Green back piece that measures 4 ¼ x 5 ½”
Stamp the greeting on Basic white cardstock in Memento Black ink and punch out the smooth oval using the Double Oval Punch
Using that same punch, punch a scallop oval from Real Red cardstock.
Attach to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stamp the inside white panel with some berries using Pacific Point ink-add the greeting using Memento Black ink.
Use paper snips to fussy cut a few strawberries from the Berry Blessings Designer Series Paper and glue to the front of the small folding flap.

Did you know that you being a demonstrator is not only fun, but you can get a discount on all your stamping toys. No obligation to sell, unless that is something that sounds exciting to you. Right now until the end of February 2021, you can also get five packs of designer series paper absolutely free, just for signing up before the end of the month. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me, I would love to have you on my team.

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I hope you are having a fantastic week. It is extremely cold here in St. Louis, but we have plenty of firewood and that makes a good crafting day great! Don’t forget if you place a $25 order you are titled to a FREE stamp camp. If you do not live in the St. Louis area, no problem, I will send you a PDF for the monthly camp projects. Don’t forget to use the Host Code: ZDHDYH2D. This host code is valid through February 19, 2021!

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Moved With Pity-Sunday Wisdom

2 Comments / Sunday Wisdom / February 14, 2021

We hear over and over in the gospel readings that Jesus was “moved with pity”. Whenever I hear these words I am filled with hope because I know the Lord wants to heal me of my wounds and offer me whatever grace and mercy I need to live fully alive.

If you have ever suffered with physical pain from an injury or the effects of a long term disease as the leper in today’s gospel, you probably didn’t deny your need for healing. But what if you are suffering from a mental illness, struggle with anxiety or harbor feelings of resentment and unforgiveness? Do you seek healing or deny your need for it?

We all have wounds. No one can go through life without suffering, but remember Jesus is always “moved with pity” and wants to heal us. The Lord is patiently waiting. His love and mercy is available for everyone who seeks Him with a sincere heart.

Don’t allow fear and shame to keep you locked up, be brave and reach out to God for His healing touch. You may not be healed in the way you want or relieved of all your suffering, but God promises to always be with us even in the darkest of times.

We don’t always understand why things happen the way they do, but if we allow ourselves to trust, we will be filled with the incredible peace of knowing that Jesus is walking with us and is always “moved with pity” for us. If there is an area in your life that needs healing, be brave and reach out for His outstretched hand, it’s waiting for you.

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A Rococo Rose Valentine!

5 Comments / Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Paper Crafting Ideas / February 13, 2021 / Designer Series Paper, Paper Piecing, Punches

So since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day I thought I would offer one more card for the holiday. Did you know that making this Valentine’s Day card was so much cheaper than buying one at the store? Well, I suppose I could find one at Dollar Tree, but it would not be as fancy and this one is made the love.

I decided to go with non-traditional colors, especially since yesterdays card was filled with red hearts! Today I used the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper, the Tailored Tag punch, the hearts from Kangaroo and Company and of’ course the Heartfelt Bundle.

Begin with a Rococo Rose card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”. In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”. Fold in half to create your card.
Cut a 3 ¾ x5” piece of Basic Black cardstock. Use the Tailored Tag punch to punch out some designs from the Peony Garden paper pack and glue them to the black panel leaving even spaces between each design. TIP: I glued the pieces and some of them hung over the edge of the card panel. Once you are finished attaching all the pieces, flip the card to the back and trim off excess. SUGGESTION: I recommend using liquid glue to attach the pieces as it will be more forgiving when trying to create the even borders all around.
Attach the black design panel to another piece of Basic Black cardstock that measures 1/8” smaller than the panel.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut the small heart die from the Kangaroo and Company dies in Rococo Rose cardstock. I cut 7 hearts, you may want more, less, or none at all depending on your taste in design.
Uses the Heartfelt Bundle to stamp the greeting on a piece of Rococo Rose cardstock in Memento Black ink and punch it out with the smooth heart punch. Now punch a scalloped heart in black. Attach the two hearts together and add to the front of your cards.
Because I already have a few layers going and I am going to mail this card out, I did not use Stampin’ Dimensionals, but they would look good as well, especially if you are hand-delivering your creation.

For the inside, cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and attach to the inside panel. Stamp the greeting from the Heartfelt Bundle in Rococo Rose ink. Next stamp the dotted heart in Memento Black around the rose heart.

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Heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Day!

Anniversary & Love-Weddings / February 12, 2021 / Hearts, Punches

Well Valentine’s Day is this weekend do you have any special plans? It is suppose to be wicked cold here is St. Louis this weekend and I plan to stay inside and close to the fire. My craft rooms is not too far away from the fireplace so perhaps I will enjoy both.

I have never been too big into celebration Valentine’s Day. When my kids were little we would prepare a special meal, pull out the candle and of’ course they each got a small gift at the table. It was nothing exciting, usually a pair of socks or some Valentine’s candy, but still it was fun to be together.

Now that my kids are older and out of the house, we really don’t celebrate, but perhaps this year, I will make a candlelight dinner for my hubby. Hey throw in a bottle of Champagne, a fire in the fireplace and a Hallmark movie, now that would be a great evening!

Regardless of how you celebration, I wish you much love and happiness until Valentine’s Day rolls around again next year!

The above card was made using the Heartfelt Bundle and was one of the projects we did at stamp camp last month. I hope you have a blessed and warm Valentine’s Day!

Since today is Friday and Valentine’s Day is not until Sunday, perhaps I will bring another fun Valentine’s Day card your way tomorrow.

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Thinking of You Flower and Field!

2 Comments / Thinking of You / February 11, 2021 / Happy Thoughts, In Bloom Bundle

I may have mentioned a time or two that I love the new designer series paper pack, Flower and Field. It is part of the Sale-A-Bration going this month. Each sheet is filled with flowers that just make you think springtime!

Today’s card features this paper and the new Happy Thoughts stamp set.

Begin with a Basic Black card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”. In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”. Fold in half to create your card base.
Cut one 2 x 5 ½” strips of Flower and Field Designer series paper and attach to the left side of the card base.
Next cut two coordinating rectangles from the Stitched so Sweetly Dies, the larger one is cut using Bumblebee cardstock and the smaller one with Basic White.
Stamp the Thinking of you greeting or greeting of your choice on the Basic White piece and layer together.
Use the Stampin Cut and Emboss machine and the In Bloom Pierced dies to crop a small flower from Bumblebee cardstock and attach to the greeting.
Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach the greeting rectangles to the front of the card base as shown in the image above.

For the inside, cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and attach to the inside panel.
Stamp the greeting from Berry Blessings in Memento Black ink.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop three more small flowers from Bumblebee cardstock and glue to the white panel near the greeting as shown. Use a Black Stampin’ Write marker to create the inside of the flowers.

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Darling Donkeys Birthday Bonanza

36 Comments / Blog Hop, Fun Fold Cards, Happy Birthday / February 10, 2021 / Darling Donkeys, Fun Fold, Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team created “Birthday Bonanza” projects to inspire you to make for all of your family and friends. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments because we all love hearing from you! At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Today’s card features a Z-Fold card using the Darling Donkey’s Sale-A-Bration set. I created a similar version for my January stamp camp. Z-fold cards are so fun and easy too! I hope you enjoy hopping along with us today.

Begin with a Cherry Cobbler card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”. In landscape position, score at 4 ¼” and 2 1/8”. The first score will fold your card in half, Fold the second score back onto itself to create the Z-Fold. That’s all there is to it!
Cut two strips of your favorite Designer series paper 1 ¾ x 5 ¼”. Layer these on the 2 inch panels.
Next cut two coordinating rectangles from the Stitched so Sweetly Dies, the larger one is cut using Cherry Cobbler cardstock and the smaller one with Basic White.
Stamp one of the Darling Donkeys on the White cardstock and color with watercolor pencils and layer this on the Cherry Cobbler rectangle.
Stamp “Hey There Friend” in Cherry Cobbler ink on Basic White cardstock and cut out using the paper snips and put it up on the corner of the donkey with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Next attach the Donkey rectangle to the front of the Z-fold 2” panel making sure to only apply adhesive to the left side.

Now let’s create the inside-

Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and layer on the inside.
Stamp Happy Birthday at the bottom of this white layer and add a ¼ x 4” strip of Cherry Cobbler just above the greeting.
Stamp two of the other Donkeys on white cardstock, color with watercolor pencils and fussy cut out. If you prefer, just stamp directly to the inside white cardstock panel and color. Using the brown watercolor pencil create a ground under the donkeys.
Stamp you’re the best in Memento Black ink and Hee Haw in Cherry Cobbler on some Basic White cardstock and cut out with the paper snips. If you don’t want the added dimension or if you don’t enjoy fussy cutting, simply stamp the words directly to the inside cardstock.

Z-Fold cards are so fun and while they look complicated, they really are simple, just one additional score line and you have it. I hope you enjoy all the wonderful cards made by my very creative teammates.

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on March 10th when our theme will be “Cute Critters” where the design team will be sharing projects that will feature critters of all sorts to inspire you. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.

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In Bloom Birthday Celebration!

1 Comment / Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Happy Birthday / February 9, 2021 / In Bloom Bundle

I just love the stitched flowers in the In Bloom Bundle. And yes, I know I probably have a ton of flower stamps and really didn’t need another one, but I could not resist these stitched dies.

I do love flowers, but since I do not have a green thumb, I decided this bundle was worth it because the flowers will live forever!

Begin with a Basic White card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”.
Randomly stamp flower, big and small all over the front, use some leaves and some accent dots to create a designer series paper look. I used Rococo Rose, Pretty Peacock and Mossy Meadow.
Cut a 3 ¼ x 5” piece of Basic White cardstock and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to dry emboss it with the Meadow Moments embossing folder. I used the one with the butterflies.
Use the flower and leaf dies from the In Bloom Bundle to cut a flower out of Pretty Peacock and Rococo Rose cardstock. The leaves are cut using Mossy Meadow cardstock.
Layer a big and little flower w/leaves to the top left of the embossed white cardstock.
Stamp the Happy Birthday greeting from Sweet Strawberry in Pretty Peacock ink on some Basic white cardstock and then cut it out using the frame die in the bundle.
Add a small Rococo Rose flower and a few leaves to the corner of the greeting and pop it up on the cardstock with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Isn’t amazing that just stamping these flowers creates a beautiful designer series paper look. I am sure there are a plethora of other stamps in my collection that will create this same effect. Sometimes the simplest things make a card beautiful.

I encourage you to be creative with your stamp collection and create your own designer series paper. Don’t forget if you want to add the In Bloom Bundle to your stamping toys, you still have time this month to earn FREE Sale-a-Bration sets!

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Sweet Ice Cream Birthdays!

Birthday Balloon Fun Fold Card

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Directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ceAkQQje_U

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Clean and Simple Stamping In Bloom

Bountiful Berry Blessings!

Moved With Pity-Sunday Wisdom

A Rococo Rose Valentine!

Heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Day!

Thinking of You Flower and Field!

Darling Donkeys Birthday Bonanza

In Bloom Birthday Celebration!

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February 2021

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