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Get Well

Hi friends! I hope your week has started off nicely, and if you’re in the States, you’re enjoying some beautiful 4th of July weather! I’m still plugging away sharing my Splitcoast Stampers Dirty Dozen DT inspiration projects! This pretty get well mini slimline features an inked and embossed background along with a floral element using some of the Sizzix Colorize Bloom Thinlits which I created in various tones of orange.

I cut my go-to mini slimline size of 3-1/2″ x 6″ card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from 80# Solar White and CutCardStock Pop Tone Orange Fizz cardstock using the Waffle Flowers Mini Slimline Layers dies. I stamped the background on the Solar White layer using the Hero Arts Diamond Background stamp in Versamark, and heat embossed it with Hero Arts White Embossing Powder and my Milwaukee Heat Tool. I laid some Ranger dried marigold distress ink down on my craft mat, spritzed it with water in my Ranger distress sprayer and pounced the embossed panel into it, creating a nice layer of color.

I created the floral element using CutCardStock Pop Tone Orange Fizz, Basis Orange, Stardream Metallic Flame, Basis Dark Orange, Kale Green, Pop Tone Gumdrop Green and Pop Tone Jellybean Green cardstock and the Sizzix Colorize Bloom Thinlits. I added a sentiment from the Keep It Simple Get Well sentiments stamp set, stamped in Catherine Pooler Orange Peel ink, which I fussy cut. The finishing touch was adding several Eyelet Outlet orange pearls.

I die cut the inside panels from 80# Solar White and CutCardStock Pop Tone Orange Fizz cardstock using the same Waffle Flower Mini Slimline Layers dies. I embellished the white panel with leftover strips of the inked and embossed background on the front and Orange Fizz cardstock, and stamped a sentiment from the same Keep It Simple Get Well sentiments stamp set in Catherine Pooler Orange Peel ink.

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Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Pop Tone Orange Fizz, Basis Orange, Stardream Metallic Flame, Basis Dark Orange, Kale Green, Pop Tone Gumdrop Green and Pop Tone Jellybean Green cardstock
STAMPS: Hero Arts Diamond Background stamp, Keep It Simple Get Well sentiments stamp set
INK: Ranger dried marigold distress ink, Versamark, Catherine Pooler Orange Peel ink
DIES/PUNCHES: Waffle Flower Mini Slimline Layers Dies, Sizzix Colorize Bloom Thinlits
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, MISTI Creative Corners, Hero Arts White Embossing Powder, Milwaukee Heat Tool, Ranger distress sprayer, Eyelet Outlet orange pearls

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will consider joining the Splitcoast Stampers Fan Club which costs less than $25 for an entire year! There are tons of member perks (like seeing all the Dirty Dozen DT’s inspiration projects each month) in addition to access to all the other free content on the Splitcoast Stampers website. Be sure to check it out! The subscription is seriously awesome! Thanks for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon!

Scrappy hugs,

Warm Winter Wishes

7/13/23 Top Pick at Cardz 4 Galz!

Hey everybody! Happy Tuesday and Happy Independence Day to America! I’m up on the Prickley Pear Stamps blog today with an inspiration project featuring the most adorable Santa and Rudolph stamps and dies! The Prickley Pear Stamps design team is doing ‘Christmas in July’ and I thought these would be perfect! I caught a glimpse of this swing flap fun fold on Facebook and made one. I enjoyed it so much that I made another one for a guest gig next month! I love it and it might just be my new favorite!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Basis Natural and a print in the Hot Off The Press Christmas Memories 6×6 double sided paper pack. I stamped the deer image from the Prickley Pear Stamps Santa and Rudolph stamp set in Memento Espresso Truffle ink on Basis Natural cardstock, colored it with alcohol markers and cut it with the coordinating Prickley Pear Stamps Santa and Rudolph die.

Using Keep It Simple Stitched Squares Nested Dies, I die cut a square from the red cardstock and a smaller one from the patterned paper, and stamped snow and snowflakes (from the same stamp set) on the smaller one in Catherine Pooler Tranquil ink. I adhered the layers together and then stamped the sentiment in brown ink at the bottom beneath the focal panel.

I layered a coordinating print from the Hot Off The Press Christmas Memories paper pack on the inside and stamped another sentiment from the Prickley Pear Stamps Santa and Rudolph stamp set in Memento Espresso Truffle ink. The final photo shows the card folded flat for mailing. OMGosh, I love this!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: July 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Nautical (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: July #7-2023 – Anything Goes
3. Cardz 4 Galz: #202 – More Than One Fold
4. Classic Design Challenge: July #7 – Anything Goes
5. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #113 – July Anything Goes
6. Inkspirational Challenges: #293 – Word Prompt Christmas in July
7. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge: July Anything Goes

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Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Santa and Rudolph stamp set
Santa and Rudolph die set

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis Red and Basis Natural cardstock, Hot Off The Press Christmas Memories 6×6 double sided papers
INK: Memento Espresso Truffle ink; Arteza alcohol markers- BR66/74/84/95, GS09; Sharpie Ultra Fine Point markers- red, light green, medium green; Sakura White Gelly Roll pen, Catherine Pooler Tranquil ink
DIES/PUNCHES: Keep It Simple Stitched Squares Nested Dies
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

She leaves a little sparkle

Hey everybody! Happy Monday! Wishing you all a great week ahead! I’m back this morning to share another Splitcoast Stampers Dirty Dozen DT inspiration project! This adorable little ballerina is on a pretty iridescent sparkle embossed background and an action wobble! She’s so stinkin’ cute I can’t stand it!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Pop Tone Razzleberry cardstock and 80# Solar White cardstock. Using the Hero Arts Painted Diamonds background stamp, Versamark and Judi-Kins Iridescent Sparkle Embossing Powder, I embossed the 80# Solar White panel. I ink blended some Ranger spun sugar distress ink to the center of the embossed panel and a tiny bit of Ranger pumice stone distress ink just beneath it for the shadow.

I stamped the sentiment and image from the InkyStamper Ballerina stamp set on Solar White and colored the image with alcohol markers. I cut her with the coordinating InkyStamper Ballerina die set and affixed her to the card front on a Hampton Art Mini Action Wobble, then adhered the sentiment.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with leftover strips of the embossed background and Pop Tone Razzleberry cardstock used on the front. I stamped a sentiment from the Prickley Pear Stamps Brighter Days Ahead stamp set in black ink.

1. 613 Avenue Create: July 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Nautical (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: July #7-2023 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: July #7 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #144 – Anything Goes
5. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #113 – Anything Goes
6. Crafty Calendar Challenge: July Anything Goes
7. Simon Says Stamp: Wednesday Challenge – Anything Goes
8. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations: June Challenge – Something for the Girls

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Pop Tone Razzleberry cardstock
STAMPS: Hero Arts Painted Diamonds background stamp, InkyStamper Ballerina stamp set, Prickley Pear Stamps Brighter Days Ahead stamp set
INK: Versamark; Ranger spun sugar and pumice stone distress inks; Arteza alcohol markers- GS09, RP07, R03/18, PB06, Memento Tuxedo Black ink
DIES/PUNCHES: InkyStamper Ballerina die set
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, MISTI Creative Corners, Big Shot, ScraPerfect Perfect Pouch, Judi-Kins Iridescent Sparkle Embossing Powder, Milwaukee Heat Tool, blending brushes, Hampton Art Mini Action Wobbles

Scrappy hugs,

It’s Your Birthday!

Howdy peeps! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I’ve popped in this morning to share another Splitcoast Stampers Dirty Dozen DT inspiration project. This pretty birthday card features PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus stamps, stencils and die in a bold orange and purple color combo which I love! And I absolutely love PinkFresh Studio products so this was definitely a win-win! I’m dedicating this card virtually to my friend, Debbie, since her birthday is coming up and I didn’t get a card in the mail! Happy birthday, Debbie!

I started off by stamping the floral images on Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black ink using the PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus stamps which I left on my Tim Holtz stamp platform. Using the PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus Layering Stencils, I applied Catherine Pooler Pixie Dust, Flirty Fuchsia, Bellini, Orange Peel, Sage and Eucalyptus inks. I put the cardstock back into the stamp platform and stamped over the images a second time in Versamark and applied Hero Arts Detail Black Embossing Powder to get a good crisp impression. I then cut the images with the coordinating PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus Die.

I die cut the diamond pattern into the front flap of the card base using the Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits and adhered a piece of CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock behind the apertures. I adhered the florals to the card front with Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares. I stamped a variety of birthday sentiments in Memento Tuxedo Black ink using the Taylored Expressions Simple Strips-Birthday stamp set and cut them with the coordinating Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Asymmetrical Die. The finishing touch was adding a sentiment strip and several Eyelet Outlet orange pearls.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock. I stamped a sentiment from the Ranger Letter It Shower stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added a small PinkFresh Studio stamped, stenciled and die cut floral.

Sharing in the following Challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: July 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Nautical (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: July #7-2023 – Anything Goes
3. Beautiful Blossoms Challenge: #6 – Anything Goes Flowers with optional Mood Board
4. Classic Design Challenge: July #7 – Anything Goes
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #144 – Anything Goes
6. PinkFresh Studio July 2023 Challenge – Go Geometric!
7. Simon Says Stamp: Wednesday Challenge – Anything Goes
8. Try It On Tuesday: Summer Blooms
9. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations: June Challenge – Something for the Girls

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Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock
STAMPS: PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus stamp set, Taylored Expressions Simple Strips-Birthday stamp set, Ranger Letter It Shower stamp set
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Catherine Pooler Pixie Dust, Flirty Fuchsia, Bellini, Orange Peel, Sage and Eucalyptus inks; Versamark
DIES/PUNCHES: PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus Die, Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Asymmetrical Die, Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, PinkFresh Studio Hibiscus Layering Stencils, ScraPerfect Perfect Pouch, Hero Arts Detail Black Embossing Powder, Milwaukee Heat Tool, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Tim Holtz Stamp Positioner, blending brushes, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares Variety Pack, Eyelet Outlet orange pearls

Scrappy hugs,

Mini Album Mania coming 9/1/23!

Hey everybody! I’m delighted to announce a NEW challenge blog coming to town on September 1, 2023!

Mini Album Mania is a mini album challenge blog welcoming all types of handmade mini albums. The size should be no more than 6″ on any side, must have at least three pages (the more the merrier) and must be embellished and decorated. Photos are optional. Mini album projects can have any kind of binding such as rings, wire, ribbon, staples, glued tabs, etc. Or accordion or flap type with no binding. Just remember they must have at least three pages. No blank undecorated albums.

With this announcement comes a DT Call! If you love making mini albums as much as I do, please come join me as a DT member or a participant! Every-other-month challenges, so it’ll be easy! More info available HERE!

Come visit and poke around, grab the blog badge to spread the mini love, and please Follow while you’re there!

Scrappy hugs,

Thanks a Bunch

Hey everybody! Today is definitely a busy day on my blog with all the new challenges launching this morning and I hope you will come join in on some (or all) of them! This inspiration project is for our new challenge over at Love To Scrap Challenge Blog, and is a pinwheel twist card for LTSCB #162 – Anything Goes! I used my Scan N Cut, a cut file and some pretty patterned paper from Hot Off The Press. I’ve made several of these 4-sided pinwheel twist cards using a cut file but have also learned to make them by hand-cutting the card base and panels (even a 6-sided one), and either way, they are fun and easy to put together!

Using my Scan N Cut and just the base pieces from My Scrap Chick’s Haunted House Pinwheel Twist Card cut file, I cut the card base and panels from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock and coordinating patterned papers from Hot Off The Press Sunflowers 6×6 papers. I assembled the card, adding ephemera from the paper pack layered on CutCardStock Basis Brown and Curious Metallic Gold Leaf to three sides and an 80# Solar White panel to the fourth side for a handwritten message and/or signature.

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Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis 80# White, Curious Metallic Gold Leaf and Basis Brown cardstock; Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Hot Off The Press Sunflowers 6×6 papers
DIES/PUNCHES: My Scrap Chick Haunted House Pinwheel Twist Card cut file
ACCESSORIES: Brother Scan N Cut, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! We’d love to see what you create! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

A Sea of Thanks

Howdy peeps! Woah, can you believe it’s July 1st already?! We’re officially into the second half of the year! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Love To Craft Challenge Blog and I’m super stoked to share my DT inspiration project for LTCCB #75 – Anything Goes! I used some gorgeous seascapes patterned paper and a side pop-up die set from Hot Off The Press paired with a couple Stampin’ Up stamp sets for this thank you card and I absolutely love how it turned out! I definitely see more of this ‘side pop-up’ style card in my future, lol!

Using the Hot Off The Press Side Pop-Up Card Cutting Dies, I cut the card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# Natural cardstock along with layering panels from Hot Off The Press Seascapes & Sand 6×6 double-sided papers. I stamped several fish from the Stampin’ Up A Fish & A Wish stamp set in Memento Bamboo Leaves, Morocco, Peanut Brittle and Danube Blue inks and punched them with the Stampin’ Up Fish Builder Punch.

I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set in Memento Paris Dusk ink and cut it with a My Favorite Things Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strips die. The finishing touch was adding several elements from the Buttons Galore & More Beach Mix Upz Embellishments.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# Natural cardstock and embellished it with a strip of the Hot Off The Press Seascapes & Sand paper. I stamped a sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Happy & Heartfelt stamp set in Memento Paris Dusk ink.

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Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis 110# Natural and Basis 80# Natural cardstock, Hot Off The Press Seascapes & Sand 6×6 Double-Sided Papers
STAMPS: Stampin’ Up A Fish & A Wish stamp set, Stampin’ Up Happy & Heartfelt stamp set
INK: Memento Bamboo Leaves, Morocco, Peanut Brittle, Danube Blue and Paris Dusk inks
DIES/PUNCHES: Hot Off The Press Side Pop-Up Card Cutting Dies, Stampin’ Up Fish Builder Punch, My Favorite Things Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strips dies
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Buttons Galore & More Beach Mix Upz Embellishments

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

HAPPY Holidays

Hey everybody! Happy Saturday – I hope you are planning a fun weekend! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog and I’m excited to share my DT inspiration project for MLCCB #51 – Anything Christmas Goes! I created a pretty Christmas card in non-traditional colors which I totally love!

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and rounded the upper and lower right corners. I also cut narrow strips from CutCardStock Pop Tone Berrylicious cardstock and slightly wider strips of a diagonal plaid print from My Favorite Things Cheerful Plaid 6×6 paper pad.

Using the My Favorite Things Pretty Poinsettias stamp set, I stamped the background images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with alcohol markers. I stamped a sentiment from the Taylored Expressions In & Out Christmas stamp set in Tuxedo Black ink, cut it with a Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large die and popped it up on a foam strip. The finishing touch was adding several gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Aquamarine Ripple Embellishment Mix with my Trinity Pick Up Stick.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock, embellished it with a strip of the diagonal plaid used on the front, and stamped another sentiment from the Taylored Expressions In & Out Christmas stamp set in Tuxedo Black ink.

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Pop Tone Berrylicious cardstock, My Favorite Things Cheerful Plaid 6×6 paper pad
STAMPS: My Favorite Things Pretty Poinsettias stamp set, Taylored Expressions In & Out Christmas stamp set
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- R25, RP09, B28, BG05, G23, YG04/06
DIES/PUNCHES: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large dies
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Trinity Stamps Aquamarine Ripple Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick, 1″ double-sided foam strip

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Glittered Merry Christmas

Hi friends! A very Happy Saturday to you! I hope you’re enjoying some nice weather and it’s not too awfully hot where you are! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Christmas BINGO Challenges and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for CBC #2 – Anything Goes with Featured Christmas BINGO Card! I went with column G – fancy fold, ribbon, glitter, and sentiment as main focus. This is a fancy fold (my own design) and it might look pretty plain, but there is a surprise on the inside!

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Fairway cardstock along with a layering panel cut from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White. Using the Concord & 9th Gingham Background stamp set, I stamped the layering panel in Stampin’ Up Real Red and Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I added the sentiment and ribbon which were die cut from CutCardStock Silk Glitter Black Prince and Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock. The finishing touch was adding several Eyelet Outlet black glittered enamel dots.

I told you there is a surprise on the inside… a pop-up snowman which is the fancy fold! Using my Fiskars 12″ SureCut paper trimmed, I made the horizontal cuts to form the pop-up snowman and covered the sections with CutCardStock Pop Tone Black Licorice and Silk Glitter Opulent Opal cardstock. I embellished his hat with tiny Eyelet Outlet green pearls.

I added Eyelet Outlet black enamel dots for the eyes and buttons, and used Nuvo Ebony Black and Ripened Pumpkin Crystal Drops for the mouth and nose. Using snowflake dies in the Sizzix Calendar Months Thinlits, I cut three snowflakes from the Silk Glitter Opulent Opal cardstock.

I wanted to use a specific sentiment from The Project Bin Merriest Christmas stamp set but it was just a tad too big, so I typed it on the laptop and cut it with a My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX die. The finishing touch was adding a star which I die cut from CutCardStock Basis Gold cardstock using The Project Bin Mid Century Christmas dies.

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Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Fairway, Silk Glitter Black Prince, Silk Glitter Opulent Opal, Pop Tone Black Licorice and Basis Gold
Stamps: Concord & 9th Gingham Background stamp set, Computer-generated sentiment (same as that in The Project Bin Merriest Christmas stamp set)
Ink: Stampin’ Up Real Red ink, Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Dies/Punches: Sizzix Christmas Ribbon Thinlits and Calendar Months Thinlits, My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX, The Project Bin Mid Century Christmas dies
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Fiskars 12″ SureCut Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, 1/4″ Scor-Tape, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Eyelet Outlet black enamel dots, black glittered enamel dots and green pearls, Nuvo Ebony Black and Ripened Pumpkin Crystal Drops

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

A Merry Little Wish

Hi friends! Happy Saturday – I hope you have something fun planned this weekend! It’ll be a long weekend for many of our friends in the US celebrating Independence Day on the 4th! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Birthstone Challenges and I’m stoked to share my DT inspiration project for BSC #4 – Anything Goes with Ruby & Peridot Colors! I pulled out several older Stampin’ Up products and created a split panel Christmas card. The split panel fold is a fun one and I’ve made quite a few of these over the years.

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding landscape card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and created the split panel feature. Next, I cut layering panels from red glitter paper in the American Crafts Christmas Print 6×6 paper pad. I stamped the trees from the Stampin’ Up Festival of Trees stamp set in Catherine Pooler Green Tea and Memento Lady Bug inks and punched them with the coordinating Stampin’ Up Tree Punch.

I punched stars for the tops of the trees from CutCardStock Basis Gold cardstock using the Stampin’ Up Itty Bitty Star Punch. I stamped the sentiment (from the same Festival of Trees stamp set) in Green Tea ink and cut it with a My Favorite Things Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strip die. The finishing touch was adding Darice tiny clear gemstones to the trees.

I cut the inside panel from Stampin’ Up winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack and embellished it with a narrow strip cut from the red glitter paper used on the front. I then added another sentiment from the Festival of Trees stamp set cut with a My Favorite Things Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strip die. I have to tell you that I switched to Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive about six months ago and I’m so stoked that it’s completely invisible under the layer of vellum on the inside of this card!

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Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Gold cardstock, American Crafts Christmas Print 6×6 paper pad, Stampin’ Up winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Festival of Trees stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Green Tea ink, Memento Lady Bug ink
Dies/Punches: Stampin’ Up Tree Punch and Itty Bitty Star Punch, My Favorite Things Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strip dies
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Darice tiny clear gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,