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Inked &Tiled-Trust in the Lord

Just Because Cards, Thinking of You / April 3, 2024 / Courage and Faith, nestled dies

Here is another card creation from the retiring Inked & Tiled stamp set featured in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog (AC). Many of the products in this catalog and the January – April 2024 mini catalog will be retiring at the end of April, click below for the Last Chance lists.

Beginning April 9th many of these products will be on sale, but supplies are limited and will only be available while supplies last. If there is something you really want to add to your crafting stash, I would recommend you get it now while it is still available. Happy Shopping!

I created a panel of designer series paper using the single flower from the Inked & Tiled stamp set. I cut a strip of Basic White CS and randomly stamped the single flower using Calypso Coral ink. The first stamp was with full ink and I then stamped a second time before re-inking to create a lighter look, aka second generation stamping.

The greeting is from the Courage and Faith stamp set and is stamped with Memento Black ink on a panel of Basic White. I used the Nested Essential Dies to crop the greeting and added it to the card front as shown. I hope this inspires you to create something beautiful to share today. Happy Stamping!

last chance list 2023-2024 annual Catalog

last chance list January – April 2024 mini

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Botanical Layers set Is On Sale 60% Off!

Just Because Cards, Sales and Announcements / March 21, 2024 / Last Chance Products

Hey all here is a quick card that I created with the Botanical Layers stamp set. You can get this stamp set for 60% off. Just click on the button below to download the Last Chance products from the January – April 2024 Mini catalog and the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. You can enjoy savings up to 60% off. While the products in the mini catalog are only up to 40% off, the annual catalog list has several stamp sets at 60% off. Be sure to click the buttons below to download your free Last Chance pdf.

For my Botanical Layers card I began with an Old Olive card base. I stamped some of the leaves in Old Olive on another panel of Old Olive CS that measures 4 x 5 1/4. The Basic white panel is 3 x 4 and I again stamped some leaves with Old Olive ink.

The greeting is from Good Feelings (also retiring) and is stamped with Memento Black ink. I added a little color around the Basic White panel using some Old Olive ink and a Blending Brush. Have fun looking through all the retiring products and making your list, but remember, the Last Chance items are while supplies last. Happy Stamping and Happy Shopping!

Last chance January -April 2024 Mini

Last chance 2023-2024 Annual CAtalog

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Sale-a-Bration is Here!

Just Because Cards, Sales and Announcements / January 4, 2024

I hope you all had a blessed holiday season. I have had a few technical difficulties, so I hope this message actually posts, fingers crossed! Here are the new digital catalog download links for the January mini and our SALE-A-BRATION brochure!

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Winter Snow Scene-Favorite Things Friday!

Just Because Cards / November 3, 2023

YAY it’s the weekend! Well at least for me because I don’t work on Fridays and that truly is one of my favorite things. Today I thought I would round out the week with one last card using our Beary Cute Bundle. Although I am not using those adorable polar bears today, I did create a winter scene the accent stamp for the trees.

My card base is Garden Green and I used our Garden Green ink for the trees and the greeting. But before I added my snow bank and trees I embossed a Basic White panel with the Snowflake Sky embossing folder featured in the Holiday Mini catalog.

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Beary Cute Bundle of Cards-Make It Monday #133

Christmas 2023, Just Because Cards, Make it Monday Videos / October 30, 2023

Happy Monday everyone. Today I am happy to share with you three cards I created using the Beary Cute Bundle and the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper pack. I hope this puts you in the mood for creating your Christmas cards. That time will be here in just a few short weeks. The Beary Cute Bundle is featured on page 23 and 24 in the holiday mini catalog. If you are having trouble accessing the video, click button below.

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Fun Fact: Did you know that the punch for this bundle crops the brown polar bear from the “A Walk in the Forest” Designer Series Paper pack? A Walk in the Forest is pictured on page 4 and 5 in the mini catalog and the trees in this paper pack also coordinate with the Merriest Trees Dies on page 69. Check it out and order your today! Happy Stamping!

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Courage And Faith – Trust In The Lord!

4 Comments / Just Because Cards / August 8, 2023

Today’s card is a fun fold using the Courage and Faith stamp set with the Countryside Corners bundle and the Countryside Inn designer series paper pack. I love all the scripture saying in this set and of course love, love, love all the blues in this paper pack.

I began with a Blueberry Bushel card base and scored it at 2-1/8 and at 4-1/4. I folded the card in half and the back onto itself at the 2-1/8″ score. The strip of designer series paper measures 2 x 4 and is layered on the folded back portion of the card front. I then cut the frames using the Countryside Corner dies with Blueberry Bushel and Boho Blossom cardstock.

I stamped the frame outline from Countryside Corners and the greeting from Courage and Faith with Blueberry Bushel on a piece of Basic White scrap and cut using the corner dies. Mount it to the left side of your card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals and add a few silver pearls and your card is complete.

I hope your heart is full of trust today and always. Happy Stamping!

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Two Tone Flora-Hello There!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards / July 26, 2023 / Two Tone Flora

Sometimes you just need a flower pick me up and the Two Tone Flora stamp set is a perfect way to chase the blues away. This fun card was created using Mossy Meadow and Blackberry Bliss ink. I stamped off for a second generation lighter image with the solid flower image with Blackberry Bliss ink. The detailed stamp in this two-step stamp set was inked and stamped with full juice!

The Mossy Meadow and the Blackberry Bliss combo gives a very elegant look, but every time I stamp with this set I am amazed at how great these florals look in all color combos. Try a few combos in both light and dark colors, I know you will not be disappointed. Happy Stampin’!

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Coffee With Friends-Favorite Things Friday!

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards / July 14, 2023

One of my favorite things about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is the opportunity to gather with other demonstrators and share ideas. I recently had an opportunity to gather with about 28 other demos for a fun day of stamping and sharing.

Coffee was not involved and that truly is sad, but my card today was inspired by fellow demonstrator Angie Dixon. She created a lovely card swap and graciously gifted one to me. Her swap inspired me to create today’s card. Thanks Angie for your generosity!

This is a quick and easy fun fold card. I started with a Melon Mambo card base measuring 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5-1/2 to create the basic card. To create the fun fold front, simply score the card front panel in the center at 2-3/4″ and fold back to create front fold. See photo below.

For the front panel cut a 2-1/2 x 4 piece of Tahitian Tide and stamped the Sketched Plaid Background stamp w/Tahitian Tide ink. The dear friend is stamped with Tahitian Tide ink and fussy cut. The white panel with the girls is a piece of Basic White CS-3×3. You can round the corners for a softer look.

The girls are colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blend Markers. You can choose whatever color coordinates with your card base. This card looks like it took a long time to create, but trust me our Stampin’ Blend Combo alcohol markers makes color super fast and easy. Happy Stamping!

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So Refreshing Iced Tea!

Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Just Because Cards, Summer Fun / July 12, 2023 / So Refreshing

Today I created a pitcher of iced tea with the so Refreshing Bundle and the new color Pecan Pie. I am not sure what is it like in your neighborhood, but it is really hot here and today is a perfect day for some refreshing iced tea.

I started with a Pecan Pie card base and added a layer of Basic White, a second layer of Pecan Pie and to the last layer of Basic White I stamped the greeting in Pecan Pie ink. On some scraps of Basic White I stamped the pitcher, ice cubes and glasses all in Pecan Pie, cropped them with the coordinating dies in the bundle and added them to the card front.

If you are not an iced tea fan, perhaps you are a cold brew fan. This card could easily be sent to a coffee or tea lover. Have fun creating with all the extra dies in this bundle.

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Oh Happy Day! Playing in the Rain

Easter-Spring, Just Because Cards / June 6, 2023

I just love that stinkin’ cute turtle from our Playing in the Rain stamp set, not to mention the cloud stamps and dies. Just add a little color with our Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers and this card really comes to life. I used a blending brush and some of the Azure Afternoon ink to create the blue sky. The flowers are colored with a Daffodil Delight Blend marker.

I started with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Azure Afternoon blue to match the sky. The clouds are stamped in Smoky Slate and the turtle, flowers and greeting in Memento Black ink. I used the Crumb Cake and Old Olive Blends to color the turtle. He is so sweet, just look at that face. I created the grass freehand with Old Olive and Granny Apple Green Blends.

I am not sure what the weather is like in your neighborhood, but our forecast here is calling for clear skies and a high of 90. Looks like this is the perfect card for my neighborhood. Happy Stamping!

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