Butterfly Wedding Card

Word Play Stamp Set, item #120308 - Wood OR item #120651 - Clear

Glimmer Paper comes in 3 color choices:

Champagne, item #127885
Red, item #121790
Silver, item #124005

Each package contains 2 sheets that are 12 x 12.

The heart was created using the Heart Collection Framelits, item #125599.   Butterflies were punched out using the Elegant Butterfly Paper Punch, item #127526.
 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Wedding Card with Champagne Glimmer Paper

Did you notice the new Champagne color Glimmer Paper, item #127885, in the Holiday Mini Catalog?  It is on page 18 of the mini.  I thought all the shimmer and sparkle was perfect for a wedding card or for a golden wedding anniversary.   The Glimmer Paper is the perfect addition to any card for a celebration.

It comes in 3 color choices:

Champagne, item #127885
Red, item #121790
Silver, item #124005

Each package contains 2 sheets that are 12 x 12.

I used the Oval Accent BigZ Clear Die, item #127005 to cut out the background piece of Glimmer Paper.   The heart was created using the Heart Collection Framelits, item #125599, and the tiny stars were punched out using Punch Pack called Merry Minis, item #126882. 

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Timeless Love MDS2 Card

Being that we are big fans of the VW Beetle, I thought this would be a perfect card for my husband.   I made it using MDS2 (My Digital Studio 2).   This card front is 100% digital.  I will print it out on my color printer as a card front.  Then I will attach the card front to my card base.

Another option would be to create the rest of the card (inside and back), then have it professionally printed by Stampin' Up!

Here's the Stampin' Up! Digital Products I used:
Background
     Card Stock\Textured Card Stock\Textured Card Stock - So Saffron

Embellishments
    _Designer Kits\Fan Fair - embellishments\Fan Fair - border 2
    _Designer Kits\On the Go - embellishments\On the Go - car
    Brads\Silver - brad
   
Stamps
    Creative Elements\Creative Elements - flourish, Color = 0,0,0
   
Punches
    Labels & Tags\Hugs & Kisses Punch\Kisses punch, Fill Color = 10,127,136

Photos
    Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\On the Go - designer series paper\On the Go - 2

The latest MDS downloads are HERE.

 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Thoughts of You Card Sample

Today's card uses the very similar design to the card from yesterday.  However it creates a totally different look.   I used a square instead of a rectangle for the background and used the same colors, stamp set, card stock, and framelits.  With the framelits, I created a floral border that allows the design to show thru from the square underneath.  This card could be used for a sympathy, thinking of you, love and so much more.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
DSP (Designer Series Paper) - Floral District, item #126919
Floral Frames Framelits, item #127012.
1" Square paper punch, item #124094
Loving Thoughts Stamp Set, item #125843 in Wood OR #125845 in Clear.
Very Vanilla card stock - item #101650,
Lucky Limeade card stock - item #122926
Stampin' Dimensionals - item #104430

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Layered Memories Card

I had lots of fun creating this card yesterday using Stampin' Up! products.   I wanted a mix of fun and elegance.   This card could be used for a sympathy, thinking of you, love and so much more.   I was especially pleased how the DSP (Designer Series Paper) created scallops for my green accent piece that I cut out with the Floral Frames Framelits, item #127012.   The DSP is Floral District, item #126919.   The center square was cut out using a 1" Square paper punch, item #124094.   If you would like rounded corners on your squares and rectangles, why not use our 3/16" Corner Paper Punch, item #119871.   The stamp set for this card is Loving Thoughts, item #125843 in Wood OR #125845 in Clear.

The layering of the Very Vanilla card stock - item #101650, Floral District DSP - #126919 and Lucky Limeade card stock - item #122926 add to the beauty of this card.  Stampin' Dimensionals - item #104430 were added under the center flower and the sentiment for depth to the card.

If you wanted to take it up a notch more, why not add in an embellishment to the very center such as a brad, jewel, or button of your choice.    The edges of the card base and sentiment could be sponged with classic ink also. 

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Heart Full Of Flowers - Anniversary Card

Patty Bennett, I want to thank you for the inspiration for the heart filled with flowers.   When I saw your heart card on your blog the other day, I knew I had to try the heart myself.

The card is made completely using My Digital Studio.   Stampin' Up! released new designs this last week which included the Soft Blooms, item #130080.  It  has 30 different floral embellishments in it in numerous colors and designs.   It was so easy to create this beautiful heart to add to my card base in My Digital Studio.

For this type of card, often I will print the card front on photo quality paper here at home then attach it to a card stock base.   Stampin' Up! tho, thru My Digital Studio, offers professional printing of our cards.   When I have a card printed thru Stampin' Up!, I have the outside, inside (up to two parts) and the back of the card that I can design.   When I receive it from Stampin' Up!, it is printed on quality paper and comes with an envelope for mailing.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Pleated Ribbon and Hearts (love)

3/8"  Pleated Satin Ribbon:
Pear Pizzazz, item #125568
Riding Hood Red, item #125569
Blushing Bride, item #125570
Baja Breeze, item #125571

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Using Fleurettes II on Cards

Are you wondering what Fleurettes II are?   They are handmade crocheted flowers to add a delicate touch to any project.   You can dye them with our Class Ink to create flowers to coordinate with Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors.  For my cards below, I accented them with a Flower Brad and added color using the Stampin' Write Marker.

Fleurettes II, item #115604

12 Flowers to a package (4 ea of 3 flowers ... sizes are 1", 1 1/4", and 1 1/2")

Flower Brads are available in 4 color sets.  They are approximately 1/2" and there are 48 in each container (8 ea of 6 colors)

Brights, item #119734

Subtles, item #119732

Regals, item #119731

Neutrals, item #119730

Once the brad was in place, I attached the Fleurettes with dimensionals to my card.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Wedding Card Using My Digital Studio

When I saw the bicycle built for two silhouette yesterday on the newest downloads for My Digital Studio, I knew I had to have it.  Then I immediately sat down and created this card in My Digital Studio.

I immediately thought of the song we sang as kids ... "Daisy Bell - A Bicycle Built for Two"
(if you click on the link ... there is music playing)
Daisy, Daisy,
Give me your answer do!
I'm half crazy,
All for the love of you!
It won't be a stylish marriage,
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle made for two.

It's funny I thought that the song was just that.  It turns out that this is the chorus and there are actually three verses.  

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio Products Used:
Item #129590, WEDDING WHEELS STAMP BRUSH
Item #129609, BLOSSOM BUILDERS EMBELLISHMENTS
 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Hearts Sparkle for You

Last night I was busy creating some Valentines when I came up with this idea.   Inside the card is a personal note that I have handwritten.  I like the silver glimmer paper heart in the middle of the larger heart.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, item #125406
Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, item #125570
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685
Silver Glimmer Paper, item #124005 (yes, you can still order it)
Stampin' Dimensionals, item #104430 (for the large hearts)
Mini Glue Dots, item #103683 (for the mini hearts)
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755 (for the back of the ribbon)
Sticky Strip, item #104294 (for the DSP & ribbon piece to attach to card base)

There is still time to make a beautiful Valentine for someone you love.  Take a few minutes out today to be creative.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Scalloped Edgelits Valentine Card Tutorial

This is the 2nd card we created at class on Saturday.  So many wonderful new products for the Big Shot in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog.  

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650 – 1 piece 5 ½” x 8 ½” and 1 piece 2” x 4”

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685 – 1 piece 2” x 5 ½”,  1 piece 1 ½” x 5 ½” , and 1 scrap piece

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, item #119669

Heart Full Paper Punch, item #119883

Heart Small Paper Punch, item #117193

Candy Conversations Stamp Set, item #125560 – Wood Only

Bordering on Romance Stamp Set, item #125480 –Wood OR #125482 – Clear Mount.

Big Shot DieEdgelits Adorning Accents, item #125595

Pleated Ribbon – Blushing Bride, item #125570 – 1 piece 6 ½” long

Stampin’ Sponges, item #101610

Scotch Tape

SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 or SNAIL Refill, item #104331

Sticky Strip, item #104294

Dimensionals, item #104430

Directions:

Very Vanilla Card Stock … Score the 8 ½” side at 4 ¼”.

a.      Stamp the floral image towards the bottom of card front.

b.      Using the Big Shot Edgelits, cut scalloped edge

c.        Adhere 1 ½” x 5 ½” piece of Cherry Cobber to inside of card using SNAIL.

d.      Stamp inside message using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.

e.      Attach pleated ribbon to the 2” x 5 ½” piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock.  Then using sticky strip attach it to the card front.

f.        Punch out 2 large in Very Vanilla Card Stock and sponge with Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.

                                                              i.      Punch out 2 mini hearts with Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.

                                                            ii.      Glue mini heart to large heart.

                                                          iii.      Attach large heart over ribbon area using Dimensionals.

 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Heart Framelits Valentine Card Tutorial

If this post is not viewing properly for you via e-mail, please come to my blog to view it.  There seems to be a problem with blogspot today with the e-mail version not showing the numbers for the step by step tutorial.   

http://www.kreateskards.blogspot.com/2012/01/heart-framelits-valentine-card-tutorial.html

This is one of the two cards we created at class on Saturday.   It is a nice surprise to open the card and realize there is a double door inside with a sentiment showing once the double doors are opened.  This is a great card for Valentine's Day, an Anniversary, Thinking of You, or just to tell someone you love them.    This style (double door) could be used for any occasion.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650 – 1 piece 5 ½” x 8 ½” , 2 pieces 3 ¼” x 4 1/8”

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (DSP), item #125406, 1 piece 6” x 9”

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, item #119669

Heart Full Paper Punch, item #119883

Heart Small Paper Punch, item #117193

Candy Conversations Stamp Set, item #125560 – Wood Only

SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 or SNAIL Refill, item #104331

Big Short Framelits – Hearts Collection, item #125599

Jewels Basic Pearl Large, item #125577

Sticky Strip, item #104294

Directions:

1.       Score the 5 ½” x 8 ½” Very Vanilla Card Stock at 4 ¼”, crisply fold.

2.      Stamp inside sentiment using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and Candy Conversations Stamp.

3.      Score top to bottome of both of the 3 ¼” x 4 1/8” Very Vanilla pieces at ½” with the 3 ¼” placed left to right.

a.      Crisply fold and attach to card back using sticky strip.

4.       Using the Big Shot Heart Framelits and the Twitterpated DSP, but out the 5 smaller hearts in the set of 6.   When you do this, put together as close as possible on the cutting plate/paper before running thru.

a.      Alternate the designs of the hearts, glue together and then adhere to the card front.

5.      With the remaining DSP, punch out 2 Full hearts and 2 mini hearts.

a.      Alternate the designs, glue together and then adhere them to the 2^nd layer of the card.

6.      Attach the large pearl to the center of the hearts on the front.

 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Big Shot Framelits Hearts Collection Valentine

I will also have a tutorial for this card (it opens twice before seeing the inside sentiment).   I had fun coming up with the idea.   It's one of two cards we will be doing at class on Saturday.   It uses the new Framelits Heart Collection for the Big Shot.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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25th Wedding Anniversary AND My Digital Studio Downloads

Twenty-five years ago I married the love of my life.   Seems impossible how quickly the years have flown by.   We actually met on a cruise to Alaska and had a whirlwind courtship getting engaged 3 weeks later and married 3 months after that.

 1/11/1987 - Our wedding day

1/7/2012 - Anniversary party with a few friends.

This beautiful bouquet (all silk) was presented to us at the restaurant.  Our friends, Pat & Lin, from New York ordered it as a surprise for us.   We all thought the flowers were real!!!  I have allergies, so silk flowers are the perfect choice.   Even my wedding bouquet and head piece were silk.

The latest My Digital Studio Downloads are now available.  Click HERE.
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Designer Cuts - Card & Envelope Set

Hal and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this week.   We have received so many beautiful cards.   I thought I would share this one with you from our friends MaryT & Nick.      The card showcases some of the new Stampin' Up! products so thought it would be fun to share.

Mary took the cover of the Designer Cuts Card and attached it to the green card stock, adding in a heart, some ribbon, and some lace ribbon.  I love the intricate designs and backing them with a color just makes the heart pop.   Designer Cuts Card Set have a design which is laser-cut and the cards come with coordinating Blushing Bride envelopes.  There are 8 cards total -- 4 each of 2 designs.   Card are 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and Envelopes are 4 3/8" x 5 3/4".

Stampin' Up! Products:
Cards & Envelope Set - Designer Cuts, item #125414   (4 each of 2 designs)
Ribbon of choice
Victoria 5/8" crochet trim, item #118481

A few of us met for dinner on Saturday night.   We to a Japanese restaurant with Teppan Tables (where they cook in front of you).   The company and food was wonderful.

Hal and I are big fans of "Angry Birds" and this Angry Birds Rio cake was a perfect way to add to the celebration with the love birds on top.   Cake was so yummy with chocolate cake, cherry filling, and buttercream frosting.

I just couldn't give up the birds, so put them on a candy dish to display.   Thought they looked so cute.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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SNEAK PEEK - Blossom Paper Punch AND Mixed Bunch Stamp Set + Two New Ribbons

Did you notice the flower and the butterfly are the exact same pattern?   I stamped and punched out two of the same pattern, then using paper snips cut out the section on the top and bottom area to create a butterfly.   The stamp set is called Mixed Bunch and I used the Blossom Paper Punch to punch the design out. These are from the new Occasions Mini Catalog.  The fine ribbon is from the Sale-a-bration catalog that will premiere on January 24th.   It is 1/8" Organdy Ribbon in Lucky Limeade.

Using the same stamp set (Mixed Bunch) I stamped a smaller design on the accent pattern and then added in the wonderful new Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon.  

Here's a close-up of the card.   I accented the flower and butterfly with Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details.

Stampin' Up! Products available as of January 4th, 2012.
Dazzling Details Cherry Cobbler, item #125585
3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon Blushing Bride, item #125570
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, item #125535 - Wood OR #125537 - Clear Mount
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603


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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Silver Anniversary Card

Thought this would be perfect for a 25th (Silver) Anniversary card.   I used the Silver Glimmer Paper that is in the Holiday Mini Catalog (catalog is only valid thru January 3rd).  You could use it for a Valentine Card too.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
You Are Love Stamped Set, item #123777 - Wood OR #123779 - Clear  (Holiday Mini)
Glimmer Paper - Silver, item #124005 (Holiday Mini)
Concord Crush Card Stock, item #119792
1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon, item #119266
Full Heart Paper Punch, item #119883

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Kraft Gift Box With Matching Spring Card Samples Continued

The Kraft Gift Boxes are not just for the holidays, you could use them for any occasion where you need a small gift box.   I created the ruffled flower myself using the 2 1/2" scallop circle punch from Stampin' Up!.  You will find the video tutorial for the flower (smaller version - same technique tho) HERE. 

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Designer Series Paper, item #122381 (Hostess Gift)
Kraft Gift Box, item #124106
3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler, item #124105

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Stampin' Up! Card Making Classes

I wanted to share with you the two cards that we will be making at my Stampin' Up! classes this Saturday.   I have a wonderful group of customers/students who attend.   Classes are the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.  We always do two projects (not always cards).   Always so much fun, and I look forward to teaching the classes too.

Both cards are great examples of paper punch power ... amazing what you can create with a paper punch and some imagination.  

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Side Step Card Using Triple Layer Punch (Blossom Bouquet)

This is called a Side Step Card.   Amazing what we can do with a cut and some folds on a piece of card stock.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:
Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, item #117167
Peach Parfait Card Stock, item #119794
Daffodil Delight Card Stock, item #119683
Glimmer Brads (retired) ...
Neutral Brads, item #119736 could be used as a substitute
Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, item #122464 (available May 1st)

The flowers were made with using position 3 on the Triple Layer Punch and rotating the pieces, then gluing them to hold into place.

Thought this was a fun and bright card.


Also, this is a reminder that today is the very last day to order from the Occasions Mini, don't miss out on products that you have been thinking about purchasing.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)