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Retired Sets-Favorite Things Friday

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Hello my stamping friends I hope you are all planning to have a relaxing holiday weekend. Today I am stamping with my nursing home friends at Mother of Good Council and thought I would share my cards with you. I am using some oldie but goodies today and yes, they are all retired, but you can still create beautiful cards with whatever stamp sets you have in your stash.

My first card was created using the butterflies from last month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit. I used the retired Wisteria Wonder cardstock and ink to stamp a tone on tone look.

For my second card I used the retired Nature’s Prints and Happy Thoughts stamp sets. I used a current ink, Berry Burst and a retired ink, Pistachio Pudding. Remember that color?

For my last card I used the Field of Flowers stamp set, Shaded Spruce (current), Lovely Lipstick (retired) and Memento Black (current) inks. I think they are going to like this one because of the bright colors. It will be fun to see how many come to the class today!

FYI-There will not be a Make It Monday video this week. No, the holiday weekend is not making me lazy, although that would be nice. Many of you know that my mom passed away 2 years ago in June and unfortunately on Sunday, my Aunt (mom’s sister) passed away so I will be busy gathering with family for the funeral and burial. I appreciate your understanding and will be back with another Make It Monday in June. You can also join me on Wednesdays for a Weekly Wednesday video to make a card together.

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#160 Garden Meadow Bundle-Make It Monday

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Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a blessed weekend. Today I am sharing with you three cards I created using the online exclusive bundle Garden Meadows. You are going to love this collection because there are so many die making it super easy to create amazing garden themed cards.

With just a few coloring tools like the watercolor pencils and our alcohol blend markers you can enhance your card creations. I also added a few other stamp sets for the greeting and special die cuts so be sure to download the free project sheet for all the supplies and measurements for today’s cards.

#160 Garden meadow project sheet

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I hope you have a wonderful week filled with many flowering blessings! Happy Stamping!

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Thoughtful Journey DSP-Make It Monday #159

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Happy Monday all! I do hope you all had a beautiful weekend and enjoyed celebrating those special women in your life on Mother’s Day! Today I am super excited to share with you three cards and the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey paper pack. This new designer series paper comes in a 6 x 6 pack with 48 sheets and the watercolor images are so beautiful it will be hard not to create the perfect card.

https://youtu.be/nssRSVsnG9I

I am so amazed by the talents of this designer and I know I will be ordering a few more packs of this paper. The watercolor images are so soft and welcoming, plus it makes creating gorgeous cards a snap.

make it monday #159 Thoughtful Journey project sheet

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I hope you enjoy this paper pack as much as I have. Happy Stamping!

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A Cup of Thanks! Latte Love Bundle

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I hope you have had a chance to check out the new online exclusive bundle from Stampin’ Up! I know you are going to love it! The Latte Love Bundle is only available online and will not be featured in the new catalog. Speaking of new catalog, the 2024-2025 new annual catalog goes live tomorrow, May 1st.

Today is the final day to purchase products from the Last chance list! Some of these items are on sale for up to 60% off! Now that is a big deal. Stop back tomorrow for the digital download of the new annual catalog.

Now back to that Latte Love Bundle! My card today was created for my upline, Brian King, was a thank you for organizing a team card swap. I will be sharing my swap card later this week and then hopingly when I receive the cards created by my teammates, I will be able to share them too! Look for that adventure toward the end of May or the beginning of June. It will all depend on when I receive my cards.

I started with a Basic White card base and added a thin layer of Pecan Pie. I used the brand new Eyelet 3-D Embossing folder that will be featured in the 2024-2025 annual catalog and ran it through my embossing machine using a piece of Boho Blue cardstock. For my cup rack, I embossed a piece of Pecan Pie with the Timber 3-D embossing folder and added it across the Boho Blue eyelet panel for a cup rack. I was really hoping this would give the look of wallpaper in a kitchen. What do you think?

I cropped the cups with the coordinating dies in the Latte Love Bundle and used a Stampin’ Dimensional to add them to the card front. I added a black dot using a Sharpie marker in the center of each hanging cup. The thank you is from the Throughout the Year stamp set and is stamped with Memento Black ink. I used my paper snips to cut an angle and added it to my card front using a few Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I am really loving this cute little bundle and hope to do a Make it Monday tutorial very soon. Don’t forget the Latte Love Bundle is only available online under the “Online Exclusives”. Happy Stamping!

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Flower Cart Bundle-Make It Monday #157

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Wow, I cannot I have posted over 150 videos. Click here to view all the videos in my Make It Monday series. This week I am excited to share three cards that I created using the Flower Cart Bundle that was featured in the January- April 2024-2025 mini catalog. This stamp set and die collection will be featured in the new catalog but it won’t be a bundle, so if you want to save 10% now is the time to place that order.

This is a super sweet bundle with so many options but for today I focused on the potted plants. They are so adorable! Click below to access video and the button below that for project sheet #157-Flower Cart Bundle

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Project Sheet #157 Flower Cart

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I hope these cards inspire you to create something beautiful to share. There is nothing like receiving a hand-stamped card that was made with love. Happy Stamping!

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Simply Zinnia Bundle

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Last week I posted a video from Stampin’ Up! featuring the Simply Zinnias Collection. Click here if you missed that. This is an amazing bundle and I have to admit the paper is pretty great. Here are just a few cards created by Stampin’ Up! using this collection.

Simply Zinnia Bundle
Simply Zinnia Bundle
Simply Zinnia Bundle

I am usually not a sequin girl but I have to say they look pretty great on these card and really seem to add that needed pop! Did you know that you can purchase the colored sequins separately? I mean these are pretty colorful so you might need a second pack! Right?

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins

These cards were all created using a little bit of everything from the collection. I am amazed at how detailed the embossing folder is. One of the tips Stampin’ Up! shared is to use watercolor paper with the embossing folder to get an even deeper detailed look. Very cool! Happy Stamping!

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Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection-Weekly Wednesday #13

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Check out the new online exclusive collection, Flowering Zinnias. The paper is absolutely gorgeous. Here is a look at some of the projects you can create with this fun suite. Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you new kit collections several times a year, so be sure to check back often and check on the online exclusive kits.

These kits are not featured in our regular catalogs as they are available while supplies last. Sometime there is a reorder of kits and sometimes not. I am not sure how that is decided, I just know if I see it and love it, I buy it!!! I encourage you to adopt my motto: See It! Love It! Buy It! and of course-Share It! You can shop 24/7 through my online store, just click here or the Shop With Me button at the end of the post.

My paper pack is on the way and I cannot wait to get crafting with it. Stop back as I am sure you will be seeing a project or two using this paper pack in the very near future. If you are interested in seeing more up close and personal, check out the Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection video from Stampin’ Up!

I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful to share with others today. Happy Stamping!

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Planted Paradise-Make It Monday #155

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Do you love potted plants? I do, I just cannot keep them alive, so I really love the Planted Paradise stamp set, it is totally safe for me. LOL I created three cards today with varying degrees of difficulty but all doable for the beginner stamper. All you need is a stamp set, some ink and of course our Paper Snips!

Yes, this stamp set does not come with a punch or dies and so it is a fussy cut project. Don’t worry, the images are all super easy to cut out and I cannot say it enough but our Paper Snips are the bomb and will make it so much easier for you, trust me! Actually don’t trust me, order a pair for yourself, try them out, and let me know what you think!

#155 Planted paradise project sheet

A Closer Look

Planted Paradise #155 Card #1
Planted Paradise #155 Cards #2
Planted Paradise #155 Card # 3

Wow, that was fun, three super easy cards that will bring a smile to someone’s face I am sure. So why not be that person who sends a handmade card to brighten the lives of others. After all we can change the world with one small act of kindness a day! Happy Stamping!

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Inked & Tiled~ Make It Monday #153

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Happy Easter Monday. I hope you all had a blessed weekend. Today I am excited to share with you three beautiful cards from the Inked & Tiled stamp set. This set is on the last chance list and products are going fast, so if you want to add this to your stamping stash do it now while supplies last. Click here for the photo below to watch the video.

The Inked Botanicals Designer Series paper pack is also on the last chance list and will be retiring at the end of April or as soon as supplies are gone. This paper pack is featured in the Annual Catalog.

make it monday #153 inked& Tiled project sheet

Here is a closer look at today’s projects!

Inked & Tiled Card #1
Inked & Tiled Card #2
Inked & Tiled Card #3

Don’t forget to download your free project sheet. Have fun creating something beautiful to share with others. Happy Stamping!

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Botanical Layers – Make It Monday #152

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Hey friends, it is time for another Make It Monday tutorial and today I am sharing three cards that I created using the retiring Botanical Layers stamp set. This set is on the retiring list and will be on sale for 60% off beginning April 9th, so be sure to mark your calendars and hop onto my blog at BlessedByCards.com to purchase this fun set at a bargain price. CLICK HERE or photo below to access today’s Make It Monday video!

Make It Monday #521 Botanical Layers
Make it Monday #152 Botanical Leaves project sheet

Here is a closer look!

Remember, if you want a lighter look for your leaves, stamp off first. The second generation image gives a more subtle look.

Enjoy creating this card with a variety of colors. I love the look of the Sketched Plaid Background stamp and Yay, it is carrying over to the new catalog.

I love the look of the Gorgeous Grape and the Melon Mambo inks together. It make a rich looking card, don’t you agree? Have fun creating, I am sure you will come up with some amazing cards to share with your family and friends. Happy Stamping!

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