Thinking of You - Butterflies

Here's a card that is a fun way to let someone know you of thinking of them. The butterflies have dimensions underneath in the center of each to raise them up from the card base.  You could also curl the wings a bit too to add a bit more dimension.   I ran the whisper white card stock and the real red card stock thru an embossing folder to add texture and interest.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730

Real Red Card Stock, item #100052

Night of Navy Card Stock, item #100069
Summer Smooches DSP, item #125409

Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849

Word Window Paper Punch, item #119857

Elegant Butterfly Paper Punch, item #127526
Small circles, pearls, or rhinestones

Stampin' Dimensionals, item #104430
Textured Embossing Folder - Fancy Fan, item #127751
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, item #115370 - Wood OR #127802 - Clear

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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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Happy Birthday America - Happy 4th of July

Red, White, and Blue combination.

I've always loved the colors red, white, and blue together.   So when I was thinking 4th of July and what to do, I knew I had to make a card with these colors and some stars.   I have 3 cards this week that will use this color combination.

Any time you have a darker color card base, be sure to insert some white card stock inside with adhesive so that a note can be easily written and read.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730

Brushed Silver Card Stock, item #100712

Real Red Card Stock, item #100052

Night of Navy Card Stock, item #100069

Small Star Paper Punch - retired (you could use circles, small flowers instead)

Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849

Word Window Paper Punch, item #119857

1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Real Red, item #119251

Stampin' Dimensionals, item #104430
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, item #115370 - Wood OR #127802 - Clear

The dimensionals were used under the stars and the Happy Birthday banner to give them a 3D effect.

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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)

Reason to Smile Promotion

Love this two-step stamp set.   What an amazing promotion too to be able to purchase it for only $5 when you place a minimum $50 order (before tax & shipping) during the month of July.  This sample using the stamp set above was on my blog on Tuesday.

Promotion Details:

Dates:  July 1 - 31, 2012

Spend $50 on any current Stampin' Up! productsto get the exclusive Reason to Smile Set for just $5.

 Orders may be placed on any order type (customer, workshop guest or online)

There is a limit of one (1) set per customer.

You will not be automatically prompted to enter the $5 Item Number for a qualifying purchase.  So be sure to enter one of these item numbers after your order reaches $50 or more: 

Wood Mount 131274

Clear Mount 131275

Valued up to $20.95

The Reason to Smile Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after July 31, 2012. 

Deadline:  Tuesday, July 31, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

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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)