Hello and welcome to Septembers Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month’s theme is a layout challenge. I really enjoy a layout challenge. It gives me a starting point, but allows my creativity to run wild, should it wish.

Many people question ‘How to use a layout’ and there is no right or wrong way. Layout, or sketch, challenges can be interpreted anyway you like. You can follow it exactly, turn it sideways, on its head, or as a loose idea. I have followed the layout quite closely for my card today, using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle and Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Cut a piece of Bright & Beautiful (DSP), measuring 10cm x 14.4cm. Matt on to an A6 Azure Afternoon card base, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm.

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, die-cut the largest circle from a piece of Azure Afternoon DSP and the largest banner from Basic White cardstock. Adhere your circle to your card front.

Stamp your sentiment onto your banner using Azure Afternoon ink and your balloon images onto Basic White cardstock, using Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Lost Lagoon ink. Die-cut the balloons using the corresponding dies and adhere to your circle, with your sentiment, using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Add a die-cut tassel to the bottom of the largest balloon, I cut from a piece of Lost Lagoon DSP.

Finishing touches.

Add several pink sequins from the Pastel Adhesive-backed Sequins.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Beautiful Balloons Bundle (English) [161457] £49.50	Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161449] £11.75	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00	Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins [160387] £7.50	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161663] £8.50
Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad [161664] £8.50	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666] £8.50	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] £8.50	Azure Afternoon A4 Cardstock [161728] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £10.00

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Hello and welcome to Mays Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month’s theme is – For The Men. As I have said before, I do struggle with male cards and again, I have created a simple card for you.

I have chosen to use the Circle Sayings bundle for this card. This is a stamp set and punch bundle, which has something for every occasion. The 2-3/8″ 6cm Circle Punch makes creating fabulous toppers so easy.

For The Men card

Cut a piece of Night of Navy/Misty Moonlight checked Designer Series Paper (DSP), from the Delightfully Eclectic 12″x12″ DSP, measuring 6cm x 14.4cm. Matt on to a layer of Night of Navy cardstock, measuring 7cm x 14.4cm, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. Wrap a length of Linen Thread twice around the middle and tie in a bow to the righthand side.

Create an A6 card base, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm, using Night of Navy cardstock and matt with a Basic White layer, measuring 10cm x 14.4cm. Adhere your DSP and cardstock to the center.

Stamp your image onto Basic White cardstock, using Stazon Jet Black ink. Using Watercolor Pencils, I have used a selection from both assortment 1 & 2, colour your image and punch out with the Circle Punch. Adhere over the thread, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finishing touches.

Add several white Classic Matte Dots.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Circle Sayings Bundle (English) [161355] £39.50	Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161640] £28.00	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 [161700] £15.00	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014] £11.75	Linen Thread [104199] £4.75
Classic Matte Dots [158146] £6.75	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £10.00	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] £9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] £25.00	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25	Clear Block D [118485] £9.00

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Hello and welcome to Februarys Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month’s theme is – Fancy Fold. I do love a fancy fold, though I do not create them as often as I should. There are so many options available when creating a fancy fold, book fold, stepper, gate fold and many more.

I have chosen to create a 3D box fold card. These cards give maximum impact and are easier to create than expected. The Dainty Delight stamp set and dies bundle, is fantastic and lends itself perfectly to this style of card. The papers I have used are the Dainty Delight DSP and are only available free during Sale-A-bration, ends 28th February 2023. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like further details.

Dainty Delight Fancy Fold card

Cut a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock, measuring 21cm x 14.9cm. Score on the 14.9cm side, portrait, at 8.5cm. Turn 90 degrees to left, anticlockwise, and score on the 21cm side, landscape, at 5cm, 10cm,15cm and 20cm. Cut down all four score lines to the 8.5cm score line. Trim off the small 1cm strip, above the 8.5cm score line. See diagram below.

Fold and burnish the 5, 10, 15 and 20cm score lines. Fold in half and adhere your 1cm strip to your last 5cm section. This will create a box. Fold down three sections along the 8.5cm score line, leaving one to create the back of your box card. Cut three strips of Blackberry Bliss cardstock, measuring 1cm x 7cm, and score at 1cm and 6 cm. Fold and burnish score lines and glue inside your box card, these will give you somewhere to adhere your flowers and foliage.

Cut three pieces of Dainty Flowers dsp, measuring 4.5cm x 8cm, and adhere to three bottom sections of your box card. Using a contrasting piece of dsp, cut three pieces measuring 4.5cm x 6cm and adhere to your three flaps. You can fix these into place with a Mini Glue Dot, if you wish. To cover the back, inside your box card, trim a piece of dsp to 4.5cm x 14.4cm.

Adding decoration

Stamp several of the smaller images onto Basic White cardstock, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Colour using Stampin’ Blends and die cut, using coordinating dies. I have used Blackberry Bliss, Daffodill Delight, Fresh Freesia, Old Olive and Starry Sky. Using some of the other Dainty Delight dies, cut flowers and foliage from Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry and Starry Sky cardstock. I also cut a couple from Vellum, for added interest.

Add your stamped and die cut flowers and foliage to your card strips using Mini Glue Dots, placing them on front and back. Allow these to overhang the edges, making sure it will still fit in your envelope. You can also place some flower on the back of the front of your box card to fill it out.

Finishing touches.

Using Blackberry Bliss ink, stamp your sentiment onto Basic White cardstock and trim to suit. Cut a length of Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon and trim in half-length ways. fold in half and adhere to the reverse of your sentiment with Mini Glue Dots. Add your sentiment to the front of your box card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish your card, add several Brushed Brass Butterflies.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Dainty Delight Bundle (English) [160675] £52.00	Dainty Flowers 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834] £11.25	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] £9.50	Fresh Freesia 3/8″ (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615] £6.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.75	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad [147092] £7.50
White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] £8.75	Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154877] £8.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154883] £8.50	Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155518] £8.50
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154892] £8.50	Starry Sky Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159222] £8.50	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] £59.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] £5.00

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Hello and welcome to Januarys Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month we have the theme – Something New. New products, new baby, new home, in fact anything new goes. A theme allows you to interpret it as you wish, this gives us lots of variation for inspiration.

I have chosen to create a New Home card using the Warm Welcome bundle. The Warm Welcome stamp set contains both images and sentiments. The Warm Welcome Dies coordinate with the images and have lots of extras.

Creating a New Home shaker card

Stamp your door, cat, and flowers onto Basic White cardstock, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Use Stampin’ Blends to colour your cat and flowers. and add dimension to your door and frame. I have used Bermuda Bay, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Smokey Slate, and Pool Party. Die cut out your images and inside the doorframe.

Trim a layer of Smokey Slate cardstock, measuring 9.5cm x 13.9cm, place your door in position on top and mark the corners with pencil. Line up the inside doorframe die with your marks and die cut. Emboss your layer using the Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder. Adhere your doorframe into place and add Window Sheet to the back. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, add your flowers into place and edge your cut out with Foam Adhesive Strips. Place several of each colour and size flowers from the Loose Flower Flourishes inside your Foam Adhesive Strips, ensuring they will be the correct way up.

Place Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the back of your flowers, this will allow your flowers to move behind. Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper, big enough to cover your Foam Adhesive Stirps, and adhere into place. I used a piece from the Hues Of Happiness. 12 x 12.

Create an A6 card base from Smokey Slate cardstock, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm. Adhere your layer to the front, adding Stampin’ Dimensionals to the edges. Stamp your sentiment using Coastal Cabana ink, onto Basic White cardstock and die cut using banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere your sentiment and cat into place.

That finishing touch

To finish your card, add several Brushed Brass Butterflies.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Warm Welcome Bundle (English) [160704] £47.50	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643] £9.50	Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822] £11.25	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] £9.50	Loose Flower Flourishes [155808] £7.00
Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154878] £8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] £8.50	Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276] £8.50	Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153112] £8.50	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] £8.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] £8.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] £8.75	Window Sheets [142314] £4.75	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00
Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] £7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £117.00

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Hello and welcome to Decembers Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month we have a sketch challenge, and Carrie of The Inky Nook has given us a fabulous sketch. Thank you, Carrie.

My card today uses the Adorable Owls stamp set, which will be available as a free product during Sale a-bration. 5th January to 28th February 2023. I have created a peekaboo aperture to show a blended background, giving the impression of a sunrise/sunset. The super cute owl is sat amongst flowers and foliage, as if perched in a tree.

Creating a Blended Peekaboo Sunrise

Cut a layer of Soft Succulent cardstock, measuring 14.4cm x 10cm, and cut out a circle, using the second largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Emboss your layer with the Fern 3D Embossing Folder.

Trim a piece of Basic White cardstock to 9cm x 9cm and using Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya ink and a Blending Brush, create a sunrise effect. Start by laying down Pale Papaya ink in bottom right corner and blend out to other corners. Follow with Fresh Freesia, keeping to the bottom right quarter. Sprinkle with a small amount of water to give texture.

Place your blended sunrise behind your layer and adhere into place using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Create an A6 card base, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5 cm, using Soft Succulent cardstock and adhere your layer to the front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. This gives you a Blended Peekaboo Sunrise.

Die cut two pieces of foliage from Pool Party and Evening Evergreen cardstock. I have used the large foliage die from the Forever Flourishing Dies. Stamp three small flowers tone on tone, using Fresh Freesia and Pale Papaya cardstock and ink. I chose to use an image from Lovely You stamp set. Cut out your flowers.

Stamp one of the owl images onto Basic White cardstock, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Colour the image using Stampin’ Blends. I have used Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake and Smokey Slate combos, plus dark Pumkin Pie for the beak. Fussy cut around your owl without leaving a white boarder.

Stamp your sentiment with Versamark ink, onto Basic Black cardstock, cover with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, shake off excess and heat until all is melted. Trim to size and.

Finishing Touches

Add your foliage to your card with Mini Glue Dots and trim off any stems not needed. Add your owl with double Stampin’ Dimensionals and your sentiment with single. Arrange your flowers around your owl and adhere with Mini Glue Dots.

To finish your card, add several Pale Papaya Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Baked Gems.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152525] £23.00	Fern 3 D Embossing Folder [158804] £8.50	Forever Flourishing Dies [152714] £34.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00	Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems [159967] £7.00
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830] £8.50	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] £8.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] £8.50	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] £8.50	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611] £7.50
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670] £7.50	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75	Pale Papaya A4 Cardstock [155669] £8.75
Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock [155614] £8.75	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] £8.75	Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock [155777] £8.75	Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock [155575] £8.75	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £8.75
Blending Brushes [153611] £11.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] £5.00

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Hello and welcome to this month’s Stamptastic Friends Blog, where our theme is Personalised. Most people think that to be personalised, it must have a person’s name. This is so not true. You can personalise by using the favourite colour or flower, with a theme of a sport they play or a hobby they enjoy. It can be as specific or broad as you wish.

My card today is for a special friend who is feeling a little under the weather. I have personalised by adding a cat, which I have coloured to resemble my friends own cat. .

Personalised Get Well Card

Cut a layer of Perfectly Penciled DSP (Designer Series Paper), measuring 14.4cm x 10cm. I have chosen a leaf design to not detract from my main image. Wrap a length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon around your DSP and adhere into place on the reverse.

Create an A6 card base, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5 cm, using Basic Black cardstock and adhere your DSP layer to the front.

Stamp your wooden bucket, apples, and cat images onto Basic White cardstock, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colour using Stampin’ Blends. For my wooden bucket I used Soft Suede Light and Dark Combo, Crumb Cake Light and Dark Combo, and Cajun Craze Light and Dark Combo. I used Cherry Cobler, Real Red and Old Olive Light and Dark Combos for the apples and Smoky Slate Light and Dark Combo with a touch of Light Petal Pink for the cat.

Die cut your images out, using the coordinating Full Basket Dies, and adhere to your card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stamp your sentiment with Versamark ink, onto Basic Black cardstock, cover with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, shake off excess and heat until all is melted. Trim to size and flag cut right end. Add to your card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish your card, add a knot and several Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Cheerful Basket Bundle (English) [158680] £45.00	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159244] £11.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75	Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485] £6.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.75
Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £8.75	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906] £8.50	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] £8.50
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879] £8.50	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154880] £8.50	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] £8.50	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] £8.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] £8.50
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] £8.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25

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Hello and welcome to this month’s Stamptastic Friends Blog, where our theme is Christmas. Who doesn’t like crafting for Christmas. It’s one of the times we can let our crafty hair down and go all out! Full on sparkle and shine! Whether you choose traditional reds and greens or a modern pink and black colour scheme, it really doesn’t matter at all.

That being said, my card today has the traditional red with the modern black and a little sparkle.

Christmas Card

For my card I have chosen to use a selection of products from my stash. Mixing Christmas and non-Christmas themed products.

Cut a layer of Sweet Sorbet DSP (Designer Series Paper), measuring 14.4cm x 10cm. I have chosen the spotty design as it reminded me of snow falling. Wrap a length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon around your DSP and adhere into place on the reverse.

Create an A6 card base, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5 cm, using Thick Basic White cardstock. Adhere your DSP layer to the front.

Die cut a Basic White circle pane label, using the Painted Labels Dies. Using the Penguin Place stamp set and Old Olive ink, stamp two trees onto your label. I only inked my stamp once to give different looks to each. Adhere this to your card front.

Stamp a penguin onto Basic White cardstock, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and add eyes. Using Pumpkin Pie ink, add a beak and stamp two feet. Punch out your penguin and feet, using the Penguin Builder punch. Adhere the feet to your penguin and add to your card, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stamp your sentiment with black ink, onto Basic White cardstock and trim to size. I have used the Merry Christmas from the Cottage Wreaths stamp set, inking, and stamping each word separately to allow them to be side by side and not on top of each other.

Finish your card with a bow and several Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Penguin Place Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [156410] £17.00	Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159652] £18.00	Penguin Builder Punch [156452] £18.00	Painted Labels Dies [151605] £33.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485] £6.75	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253] £11.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.75	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] £7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] £7.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £8.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] £4.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £117.00

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Hello and welcome to this month’s Stamptastic Friends Blog, where our theme is Any Three Colours from One Colour Family. Any three colours we choose. If there is one thing, we have plenty of, it is colours. From bright and bold to pale and pastel, and everything in-between.

I knew straight away, I wanted to use the New 2022 – 2024 In colours. These are so bright and fun, they make a real impact.

Three Colours for A Little Hello Card

For my card I have chosen to use the Boughs & Blossoms stamp set, which will be retiring at the end of June 2022. This stamp set has beautiful, bold floral and foliage images, plus three everyday sentiments.

Trim a piece of Basic White cardstock to 9.8cm x 14.2cm. Using Orchid Oasis, Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party ink, randomly stamp over your piece of Basic White cardstock to create a fun background. Splatter lightly over your stamped background, using the same three colours. Todo this I used Stampin’ Blends and flicked the brush nib on the edge of the lid.

Cut a layer of Basic Black cardstock, measuring 10cm x 14.4cm, and adhere to the back of your stamped background. Wrap a piece of Black & White Gingham Ribbon across the center and adhere at the back.

Stamp your sentiment using Versamark ink, onto Basic Black cardstock, and cover with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Shake off the excess and heat until melted. Die-cut using a banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere onto your ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Using the Bough Punch, punch out three pieces in your three colours. Tuck these under your sentiment and adhere with Multi-Purpose Glue.

To finish, add several Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Boughs & Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English) [157703] £19.00	Bough Punch [157711] £17.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75	Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485] £6.75
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] £7.50	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] £7.50	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208] £7.50	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159223] £8.50
Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159224] £8.50	Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159220] £8.50	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £8.75	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £9.75
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £8.25	Orchid Oasis A4 Cardstock [159265] £8.75	Sweet Sorbet A4 Cardstock [159266] £8.75	Parakeet Party A4 Cardstock [159260] £8.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00

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Hello and welcome to this month’s Stamptastic Friends Blog, where our theme is Birthdays. Any sort of birthday, whether its Boy/Girl, a Special Big One, Mom/Dad or Sister/Brother, they are all special and deserve a handmade card. .

Die-cut DSP to Create a Happy Birthday Card

For my card I have chosen to use the Hues of Happiness DSP (Designer Series Paper). This DSP has the most gorgeous floral and watercolour images and uses a vibrant collection of colours. The Blossoming Happiness Dies coordinate perfectly with the DSP, allowing you to die-cut flowers and foliage straight from the papers.

Create an A6 cardbase, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm, from Thick Basic White cardstock. Adhere a layer of Night of Navy cardstock, measuring 10cm x 14.4cm. Trim a piece of DSP to 9.5cm x 13.9cm and adhere to your cardbase.

Die-cut flowers and foliage from your chosen sheet of DSP. Make sure you use the ones on the edges as these are useful too. Arrange them on your cardbase until you are happy with how they look. Starting with a main focal point will help with placement. Once you are happy you can adhere them into place, popping your main focal point, and maybe one or two more, up onto Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stamp your sentiment using Versamark ink, onto Night of Navy cardstock, and cover with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Shake off the excess and heat until melted. Trim to size and adhere to your card.

To finish, colour several Rhinestone Basic Jewels with Dark Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend and add to your card.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Hues Of Happiness 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822] £11.25	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824] £46.75	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75	Night Of Navy Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154891] £8.50	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00
Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] £8.75	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £8.25	Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054] £28.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] £24.00
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £117.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Paper Snips [103579] £10.25

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Hello and welcome to this months Stamptastic Friends Blog, where our theme is CASE (copy and share everything) Another Stamptastic Friend. I love to CASE others and enjoy making their ideas my own. I have chosen to CASE a card created by Heather Thomas – The Songbird Stamper. The card I am casing used the retired Forever and Always stamp set and a watercolour background.

Abstract Flower and Cheat Watercolour CASE Card

For my project I have used the Abstract Beauty Suite and a few extra embellishments. The Abstract Beauty Cards & Envelopes are printed with a watercolour wash background, enabling you to create a quick and simple card without having the hassle of creating one.

Choose your card base and add extra interest to your watercolour background by stamping the multiple dash image randomly, I have used the Crushed Curry card base and ink. Cut Two strips of Abstract Beauty SDSP (Speciality Designer Series Paper), measuring 1cm x 10cm. Adhere these to your card, overlapping slightly.

To create your abstract flower, cut four layering circles from two coordinating colours of cardstock, using the Beautiful Shapes Dies. Stamp over the smallest three circles using one of the splodge images and matching colour ink to cardstock. This gives added texture to your flower. Layer together using Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to your card base.

Take two green leaves and a gold vellum sprig, from the Abstract Beauty Ephemera Pack and add these to your abstract flower.

Stamp your sentiment using Night of Navy ink, onto Basic White cardstock, and cut out using one of the label dies from the Beautiful Shapes Dies. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere to your card base.

Finish your card by adding several Brushed Brass Butterflies.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative. All products used and listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration.

Happy Crafting

Leighsa

Hello Beautiful Bundle (English)

[158047]

£39.50

Abstract Beauty Cards & Envelopes

[158050]

£9.25

Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[158039]

£14.00

Abstract Beauty Ephemera Pack

[158151]

£6.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

£9.25

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

£7.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

£7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

£3.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

£4.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

£23.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

£56.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

£5.50

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