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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Detailed Dogwood Card

Hello. Happy March!!

Today's card is made with one of the free rewards you could have earned during Sale-a-bration. The stamp set is called Detailed Dogwood. If you earned one or are looking for ideas for cards, here's my card to consider. 

My card is a sympathy card and uses a scripture stamp out of the Quiet Reflection stamp set. This set is an Online Exclusive, did you see it? It is so pretty and has sentiments appropriate for the loss of a pet! We don't have many sets for that. The die cut that the dogwood is stamped on is also an Online Exclusive called Garden Meadow dies



Did you manage to earn another one of the SAB rewards called Flight & Airy? It's the one with the pretty bluebirds. I used the B side of one of the sheets to layer on the card front. You can substitute any paper you have for that. Be creative!

Here is the video I did demonstrating how I made the card. 


Cutting Instructions:
Card Base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and fold at 4 1/4"
DSP: 5 1/4" x 4"
Piece of Basic White for die cutting, inside layer and the dragonfly
Sentiment strip: 1/2" x 4, cut slant on each end

Thanks for stopping by! If you have questions or need help, please reach out. I am here to help you have a fun time crafting. My email is maryloufoster74@yahoo.com

Until next time,
Mary Lou



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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Notes of Nature and Nature's Sweetness DSP

 Hello! I am still here. We have been in the middle of a medical emergency and I have been out of town. But I temporarily home and did a quick video demonstrating this pretty card. This card was inspired by Mary Deatherage. It uses the Note of Nature Bundle and is just so pretty in person. The card base is Pecan Pie and stamped in Pecan Pie ink. I really like the shabby chic and vintage look of this card. The Nature's Sweetness specialty designer series paper on side 'A' has gold details and the 'B' side is graphic designs. For this card I used one A side and a piece of B side. The little layer of gold is Distressed Gold Specialty paper. The Paper Butterfly Accents are perfect details for this card.  Don't forget to stamp your envelopes! Check out cutting instructions below and the list of supplies used to create this card. 



Pecan Pie Card Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"; small piece to die cut the circle under the butterfly

Nature's Sweetness Specialty DSP: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" for the grid DSP square on front; 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" the leaves DSP rectangle

Distressed Gold Specialty Paper: 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" for the mat under the grid DSP square on front; 2 5/8" x 3 3/8" for the mat under leaves DSP rectangle' 3/4" x 2 3/8" mat for sentiment; a piece to die cut the leaves

Basic White Cardstock: 5/8" x 2 1/4" for sentiment and 3 3/4" x 5" for liner




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Notes Of Nature Bundle (English)
$46.75
Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Notes Of Nature Dies
$28.00
Nature's Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$16.50
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
$5.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Paper Butterfly Accents
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75

Monday, February 5, 2024

Forever Love Gold Foiled Card

Hello! I am back with a pretty card made with products from the Jan-April new mini catalog. The specialty designer series paper is called Forever Love. It has glimmers of gold which makes it a specialty paper and is perfect for a wedding card or for someone who loves shiny papers. I chose a piece that had roses and die cut them out with the Thoughtful Expressions dies on page 62. These dies are perfect for layering.



You don't need any cutting instructions for this card because I used the Gold Foiled cards & envelopes. The envelopes have a beautiful laser cut flap that is just beautiful. Did you notice the Pretty Peacock on the corners of the card front? That is added with a blending brush and ink. This technique allows you can to use coordinating colors to match your card. Plus it's fun to play in the ink!

Here is the video demonstrating how I made this card. This is a really easy card to make.


Thanks for stopping by. Happy stampin'!

Product List
Thoughtful Expressions Bundle (English)
$55.75
Forever Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$16.50
Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes
$10.00
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
$9.00
Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Ribbon
$8.50
Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems
$8.00
Blending Brushes
$13.00
Thoughtful Expressions Dies
$37.00
Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English)
$25.00

Friday, January 19, 2024

Delightful Floral DSP and Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle

 Hello!! I have a beautiful card for you today using an online exclusive and a brand new bundle. The paper is called Delightful Floral and is available online. The stamp set is called Heartfelt Hexagon and has a coordinating punch called Heartfelt Hexagon punch (love how that works out). You can purchase them as a bundle and save 10%.


The colors on this card are so fun. Parakeet Party, Berry Burst and Pool Party just make that paper pop! This is a top fold card. The Pool Party layer is embossed with the Painted Texture embossing folder which gives it some texture. The ribbon is from the Duo Combo pack and is Parakeet Party. My favorite thing: the punch is sized perfectly to punch out the label. I like to stamp first and then punch. 


Here is the video link  showing how I made this card.

Cutting Instructions:
Card Base: 4 1/4" x 11" scored at 5 1/2"
Berry Burst cardstock: 4" x 5 1/4" & 3 x 4 1/4"
Pool Party cardstock: 3 3/4" x 5"
Delightful Floral DSP: 2 3/4" x 4"
Basic White for label and liner inside card

Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions. I am here to serve you.

Until next time,

Mary Lou, your independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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