CutCardStock DT – Page 11 – Love To Scrap 2

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Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday – here’s to a wonderful week! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring the amazing Classic Crest cardstock which is on sale this month. I love it and it’s a staple in my studio! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! Most of my card bases are created from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock – there is no better cardstock for a card base! This birthday card is clean and simple, and has a dimensional paper pieced die cut rose with a little pink and green tone on tone going on!

NOTE: The supply chain issues with the Classic Crest and Linen cardstock that I mentioned a couple weeks ago are still ongoing so I wanted to remind everyone. Some other really good options that I can personally vouch for, which I have in my stash also, are 110# Basis White, 80# Basis White, 65# Pop-Tone Sweet Tooth and Royal Sundance 80# Fiber White.

This Papertrey Ink Noted: Scalloped A2 Die Collection is an oldie and one of my favorites, and I thought it would make a really pretty and dainty birthday card in pale pink and pale green which is one of my favorite color combos. And there’s a lot to be said about the pop of black on pastels! I cut the card base from Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock and layered a stitched rectangle cut from Curious Metallic Aloe 111# cardstock with a stitched oval with debossed scallops cut from Curious Metallic Pink Quartz 111# cardstock. The rose (another old die in my stash) is paper pieced using the green and pink cardstock with four layered outlines cut from Curious Metallic Night 111# cardstock for some hefty dimension. I placed the rose in the upper left corner and positioned it where the pink rose was on the pink oval and the green leaves were on the green rectangle for a tone on tone effect. I cut the sentiment twice from the black cardstock and layered one on top of the other for just a little dimension. I finished the front with three small gold rim pink pearls.

I cut/embossed a pink frame with debossed scallops for the inside which I adhered to a white cardstock oval and adhered to a green rectangle. I stamped the sentiment in black ink leaving some room for a signature.

And one more look… really loving how this turned out! Love me some pink and green – and this shimmery cardstock on a Classic Crest card base is THE BEST!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #2-2022 – Anything Goes
2. A Place To Start: #202202 – Anything Goes w/ optional My Fauna Valentine (Include a Critter) — no twist
3. Addicted To Stamps And More: #423 – Birthdays
4. Classic Design Challenge: February #2 – Anything Goes
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #120 – Anything Goes
6. Crafty Catz: #583 – Anything Goes w/ optional Add A Sentiment (playing twist)
7. Cupcake Inspirations: #538 – Anything Goes

8. Fab ‘n’ Funky: #545 – Birthdays
9. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #176 – Anything Goes
10. Use Your Stuff: #442 – Birthday

CutCardStock products used:
Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock
Curious Metallic Night 111# cardstock
Curious Metallic Aloe 111# cardstock
Curious Metallic Pink Quartz 111# cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: The Project Bin Born Yesterday stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Dies/Punches: Papertrey Ink Noted: Scalloped A2 Die Collection, Paper Smooches Single Rose die, Sizzix Celebration Words: Script die
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Gemini Junior, MISTI stamp tool, ScraPerfect gold rim pink pearls

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out all the awesome cardstock and other goodies at CutCardStock (adhesives, labels, stickers, pens, watercolors and ribbon to name a few). And head on over to the CutCardStock Facebook Page for more inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Just Because

Howdy, peeps! A real big Happy Tuesday shout-out to you all! I hope you had a great weekend and your week is going great so far! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of our Classic Crest and Classic Linen cardstock that’s on sale this month so be sure to stock up! I used both Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock and Neenah Classic Linen 80# Solar White cardstock along with Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock which I paired with our Pop-Tone Tangy Orange cardstock to create this pretty ‘just because’ card.

NOTE: Several weeks ago we were notified by CutCardStock that there are supply chain issues with the Classic Crest and Linen cardstock so I wanted you all to be aware. Some other really good options that I can personally vouch for, which I have in my stash also, are 110# Basis White, 80# Basis White, 65# Pop-Tone Sweet Tooth and Royal Sundance 80# Fiber White.

I took care of the florals first. Using the Altenew Fabulous Florals stamp set along with Hero Arts Dandelion and Red Royal inks, and Memento Tangelo, Morocco, Lady Bug, Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves, Olive Grove and Northern Pine inks, I stamped the florals and leaves on Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and cut them with the coordinating Altenew Fabulous Florals die set.

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from Neenah Classic Linen 80# Solar White cardstock and three die cuts using the Waffle Flower Triple Line Diamond Panel die which I cut from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and layered together for dimension. I adhered the diamond die cut panel to the linen layering panel, and then adhered the floral images to the panel with Darice Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Circles and added an Eyelet Outlet Butterfly Brad. I stamped the sentiment from the Trinity Stamps A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set in Catherine Pooler Mandarin Spice ink on a scrap piece of Crest cardstock, trimmed it and layered it on a scrap piece of Pop-Tone Tangy Orange cardstock and trimmed it again. I adhered the sentiment to the diamond die cut panel and then adhered the panel to the card base.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of Pop-Tone Tangy Orange cardstock across the top. I stamped the sentiment from the Altenew Fabulous Florals stamp set in the Mandarin Spice ink and layered it on the orange cardstock.

And one more look… I’m totally smitten with this card! I LOVE IT when a card turns out exactly like I pictured it in my head!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #2-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: February #2 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #120 – Anything Goes
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog: #175 – Anything Goes
5. Through the Purple Haze: #189 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock
Neenah Classic Linen 80# Solar White cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
Pop-Tone Tangy Orange cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Altenew Fabulous Florals stamp set, Trinity Stamps A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set
Ink: Hero Arts Dandelion and Red Royal inks; Memento Tangelo, Morocco, Lady Bug, Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves, Olive Grove and Northern Pine inks; Catherine Pooler Mandarin Spice ink
Dies/Punches: Altenew Fabulous Florals die set, Waffle Flower Triple Line Diamond Panel die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Darice Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Circles, Eyelet Outlet Butterfly Brads

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Valentine’s Day Birdhouse Box Card

3/5/22 Top 3 at Crafty Calendar Challenge!
3/28/22 DT Favorite at A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge!

Hey everybody! I’m back on this fine Saturday morning with my second project share for the CutCardStock My Sweet Valentine Blog Hop going on today and tomorrow! Be sure to hop along with us for a chance to win a $40 CutCardStock gift card! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve been having the best time playing with my Scan N Cut and thoroughly enjoyed creating the two Valentines from our amazing Basis cardstock for the hop. As mentioned in my last post, I’m showcasing both cards separately so I can enter them into some challenges. I am a fun fold geek and box cards run right there at the top of my favorite list! This card features lots of hearts in various forms and sizes, an adorable birdhouse adorned with red bling, embossed panels, and two of the cutest love birds ever perched in front of their house behind a white picket fence!

I cut all the pieces from Basis 80# Red cardstock, Basis 80# Pink cardstock, Basis 80# Black cardstock, Basis 80# White cardstock and Basis 80# Gold cardstock. Picking out the colors of cardstock is always fun when creating with the Scan N Cut, but I always look forward to the assembly the most! And the sentiment on the front of this card was also printed with the Scan N Cut using the draw feature which I’ve used several times and have grown to love!

Here’s a shot from a different angle. The back (which I didn’t photograph) is completely blank with plenty of room to write a custom message and sign.

And one more peek of the card folded flat for mailing. Another super cute box card that I’m totally in love with!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #2-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: #291 – Love Sentiment
3. Classic Design Challenge: February #2 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #120 – February Anything Goes
5. Crafty Calendar Challenge: February Anything Goes
6. Crafty Catz: #581 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Anything But Square
7. Critter Crazy Challenges: #59 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
8. Di’s Digi Challenge: Use Red and/or Pink
9. International Art & Soul: #126 – All About Love/Hearts
10. Let’s Craft and Create: #180 – Anything Goes + From The Heart
11. Make The Cards Challenge: #47 – Create a Valentine
12. Moving Along With The Times: #139 – Love/Anniversary/Wedding
13. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: February With Love

CutCardStock products used:
Basis 80# Red cardstock
Basis 80# Pink cardstock
Basis 80# Black cardstock
Basis 80# White cardstock
Basis 80# Gold cardstock

Other products used:
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: Simply Crafty SVGs Valentine Birdhouse Box Card cut file
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Eyelet Outlet Red Jewel Bling

Scrappy hugs,

Be Mine Love Truck Box Card

2/11/22 Top 3 Winner at Alphabet Challenge Blog!

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday! I hope you have something fun planned this weekend… but if you don’t, let me suggest that you hop along with us in the CutCardStock My Sweet Valentine Blog Hop going on today and tomorrow for a chance to win a $40 CutCardStock gift card! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be participating in the hop showcasing two absolutely adorable box cards created with our amazing Basis cardstock and I’ve popped in to share my first project. I’m posting both cards separately so I can enter them into some challenges. Box cards are at the top of my all-time favorite list of fun folds and this one has several really cute features – metallic silver elements, stamped side and back panels, embossed tires, and lots of hearts (some adorned with red gemstones).

I cut all the pieces from Basis 80# Red cardstock, Basis 80# Pink cardstock, Basis 80# Black cardstock, Basis 80# White cardstock and Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock. To me, the real fun is assembling the box cards, and this one was no different! And I have to tell you that I was SO intimidated by the draw feature on my Scan N Cut that I’ve never (you read that right… never) used it in the 6+ years I’ve been using a Scan N Cut. Not sure what happened, but the process just clicked in my brain – I’ve used it several times now and love it!

There’s a panel on the back with a stamped sentiment and room for a signature.

And one more peek of the card folded flat for mailing. I’m so smitten with this card – it turned out so stinkin’ cute I can’t stand it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #2-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Alphabet Challenge Blog: V is for Vehicle
3. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: #291 – Love Sentiment
4. Classic Design Challenge: February #2 – Anything Goes
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #120 – February Anything Goes
6. Crafty Calendar Challenge: February Anything Goes
7. Crafty Catz: #581 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Anything But Square
8. Creative Creases Challenge: #25 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
9. Di’s Digi Challenge: Use Red and/or Pink
10. International Art & Soul: #126 – All About Love/Hearts
11. Let’s Craft and Create: #180 – Anything Goes + From The Heart
12. Make The Cards Challenge: #47 – Create a Valentine
13. Moving Along With The Times: #139 – Love/Anniversary/Wedding
14. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: February With Love

CutCardStock products used:
Basis 80# Red cardstock
Basis 80# Pink cardstock
Basis 80# Black cardstock
Basis 80# White cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Blockheads Paper Arts Backgrounds for All Occasions stamp set, Hero Arts Year Round Messages stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Samba and Rockin’ Red inks
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: Simply Crafty SVGs Love Truck Box Card cut file
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Darice Chevon Embossing Folder, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares Variety Pack, Eyelet Outlet Red Jewel Bling

Scrappy hugs,

Box Cards for CutCardStock My Sweet Valentine Blog Hop!

Hi friends! A big giant WELCOME to the CutCardStock’s My Sweet Valentine Blog Hop going on this weekend (February 5th and 6th), starting at 7:00 AM Central Time today and ending at 11:55 PM Central Time tomorrow! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! This is going to be loads of fun with lots of crafty Valentine inspiration, so COME HOP WITH US!

AND there is a $40 CutCardStock gift card up for grabs! Woo-hoo!

The winner will be randomly selected via number generator and announced on Monday, February 7th, on the CutCardstock blog and Facebook page! To be eligible for the $40 gift card, you must comment at each stop along the hop (good for ONE gift card entry) or upload a Valentine’s Day/Love/Friendship project using CutCardStock products (good for TWO gift card entries). We would absolutely LOVE IT if you link up a project with us, PLUS it will increase your chances to win the gift card! ;)

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Now, let me side-track you for a minute or three to share my two Valentine box cards which I’m showcasing separately on my blog so I can enter them in some challenges. Both of these cards feature a variety of colors in the Basis cardstock line, both were cut with my Scan N Cut, and both have front sentiments printed with my Scan N Cut using the draw feature. I absolutely love Basis cardstock and use it in nearly all of my projects. First up is my Be Mine Love Truck Box Card (click the link to go a separate blog post for more details and photos).

Here is a super quick tutorial showing you my process for making this box card. Cut all the pieces from Basis 80# Red cardstock, Basis 80# Pink cardstock, Basis 80# Black cardstock, Basis 80# White cardstock and Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock.

Stamp a harlequin background design on the back and side panels. Emboss a chevron design on the tires.

Print the front sentiment using the draw feature on the Scan N Cut, assemble and add red gemstones. Super cute and loads of Valentine fun! ;)

CutCardStock products used:
Basis 80# Red cardstock
Basis 80# Pink cardstock
Basis 80# Black cardstock
Basis 80# White cardstock
Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock

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And next up is my Happy Valentine’s Day Birdhouse Box Card (click the link to go a separate blog post for more details and photos).

Here is a quick tutorial showing you my process for making this box card. Cut all the pieces from Basis 80# Red cardstock, Basis 80# Pink cardstock, Basis 80# Black cardstock, Basis 80# White cardstock and Basis 80# Gold cardstock.

Add some texture to the panels with a swiss dots embossing folder. Score vertical lines down the birdhouse with a scoring board for a little texture there as well.

Print the front sentiment using the draw feature on the Scan N Cut, assemble and add red gemstones to the roof. Another super cute Valentine box card on the books!

CutCardStock products used:
Basis 80# Red cardstock
Basis 80# Pink cardstock
Basis 80# Black cardstock
Basis 80# White cardstock
Basis 80# Gold cardstock

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Okay, let’s get back to the hop! Here is the complete list of stops:

• Cutcardstock
• Janet A
• Judy VZ
• Maureen
• Leslie –>you’re here!<–
• Teri
• Niki
• CutCardstock – C’mon, you know you want to link up! The linky tool is at the end of the post on the CutCardstock blog so that’s where you’ll want to head to link up your project – each upload is worth two entries for the gift card! Two entries per person!

You should have arrived here from Maureen’s blog and your next stop is Teri’s blog. I hope you are enjoying the hop and seeing all the fun Valentine projects! If you get lost along the way or if you landed here in the middle of the hop somehow and want to join in the fun, be sure to head on over to the CutCardstock blog to read all the details and start from the beginning!

In closing, I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my Valentine box cards and you’re inspired to get crafty AND hop with us AND link up a Valentine’s Day/Love/Friendship project! Be sure to check out all the awesome cardstock and other goodies at CutCardStock (adhesives, labels, stickers, pens, watercolors and ribbon to name a few). And head on over to the CutCardStock Facebook Page for lots of crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Birthday Bouquet Card

Happy Wednesday, everybody! I hope you’re having a great week and you’re not working too hard! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m delighted to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of our Astrobrights cardstock that’s on sale this month! Be sure to stock up – the colors in this line are so bright and vibrant and would look really good in your stash! I used Re-Entry Red, Pulsar Pink, Planetary Purple, Lunar Blue, and Solar Yellow for my project which I paired with my studio staple Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock.

I cut the card base pieces from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock and the scalloped doily from vellum; the flowers from Astrobrights Re-Entry Red cardstock, Astrobrights Pulsar Pink cardstock, Astrobrights Planetary Purple cardstock, Astrobrights Lunar Blue cardstock and Astrobrights Solar Yellow cardstock; and the leaves from Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock. I assembled the flowers first and adhered a clear gemstone to the center of each.

I arranged the doily, leaves and flowers on the top portion of the base, and once I was happy with the placement, I adhered them. I threaded red Offray ribbon through the slots on the center portion of the insert, stamped the sentiment in red ink on the insert, and adhered just the center portion.

And one more look… all folded up and ready to mail. Such a fun project that would be a good one to involve kids or grandkids!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #1-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Alphabet Challenge Blog: U is for Unequal (big and small flowers)
3. Classic Design Challenge: January 2022 #1 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #119 – Anything Goes
5. Crafty Calendar Challenge: January Anything Goes
6. Crafty Catz: #578 – Anything Goes w/ optional Checks or Plaids (no twist)
7. Creative Creases Challenges: #23 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
8. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #174 – Anything Goes
9. My Time To Craft Challenge Blog: #473 – Floral
10. Sparkles Monthly Challenge: #148 – Use Ribbon, Raffia or Twine
11. The Creative Crafters: #48 – Anything Goes
12. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: January Anything Goes
13. World Wide Open Design Team Monthly Challenge: #01-January 2022 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock
Astrobrights Re-Entry Red cardstock
Astrobrights Pulsar Pink cardstock
Astrobrights Planetary Purple cardstock
Astrobrights Lunar Blue cardstock
Astrobrights Solar Yellow cardstock
Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn Happy Happy Happy stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Rockin’ Red ink
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: Scan N Cut Canvas Bouquet Birthday Card cut file
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, vellum, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Flourish with a Bling clear gemstones, red Offray ribbon

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Everything

1/9/22 Rising Star at A Place To Start!

Hi everyone! I hope your week is off to a great start and you’re not working too hard! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring Astrobrights cardstock which is on sale this month – be sure to stock up on some of these amazing colors! I used Astrobrights 80# Re-Entry Red cardstock and Astrobrights 80# Solar Yellow cardstock on this friendship card with an alcohol ink background that, when paired with the Astrobrights cardstock, has a little tone-on-tone going on which turned out so cool!

I created the alcohol ink background on Core’dinations 65# vellum several days prior to making the card. I used Ranger Poppyfield, Sunset Orange and Sunshine Yellow alcohol inks along with a few drops of Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution, and just before it was dry, I pressed a piece of Spellbinders Gold Glimmer Hot Foil onto it which left small bits of the gold foil. I used my Xyron 510 to add the inked panel to a Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock panel, and then used the CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Nesting Dies to die cut the background. When it came time to make the card, I cut a standard A2 size landscape side-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and a layering panel from Astrobrights 80# Re-Entry Red cardstock which I adhered to the card base. I layered the inked die cut panel on Astrobrights 80# Solar Yellow cardstock, and adhered it to the card base. Using the CUTplorations Happy Everything Phrase Die, I die cut the sentiment three times from Astrobrights 80# Re-Entry Red cardstock and once from Astrobrights 80# Solar Yellow cardstock. I adhered the three red die cuts together and the yellow one behind as a shadow, and adhered them to the card front.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from Astrobrights 80# Re-Entry Red cardstock which I adhered to the inside of the card base. I embellished the inside panel with a leftover strip trimmed from the inked panel and then die cut it using the CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Nesting Dies. I added a narrow strip of Astrobrights 80# Solar Yellow cardstock and stamped the sentiment from the Trinity Stamps A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set in red ink. I adhered the panel to a yellow cardstock layer and adhered it to the inside of the card base.

And one more peek… so happy with how this turned out! The alcohol ink colors matched the Astrobright colors almost perfectly!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #202201 – January Anything Goes
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #1-2022 – January Anything Goes
3. A Place To Start: #012022 – January Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Challenge: #2022-1 – January Anything Goes
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #119 – Anything Goes
6. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges: January Anything Goes
7. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #173 – Anything Goes
8. Your Scrapbook Place: January Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Astrobrights 80# Re-Entry Red cardstock
Astrobrights 80# Solar Yellow cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Core’dinations 65# vellum
Stamps: Trinity Stamps A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set
Ink: Ranger Alcohol Ink- Poppyfield, Sunset Orange, Sunshine Yellow; Catherine Poole Rouge ink
Dies/Punches: CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Nesting Dies, CUTplorations Happy Everything Phrase Die
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Xyron 510, Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution, Spellbinders Gold Glimmer Hot Foil, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool

Scrappy hugs,

Dream

Hi everybody! A big ol’ Happy Huuuump Day to you! Hope you’re having a fabulous week! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of our Stardream Metallic cardstock that’s on sale this month so be sure to stock up! This is some amazing cardstock that will do your projects proud! I used Stardream Metallic Neptune cardstock and Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock which I paired with Basis Teal cardstock for some scallop detail on the inside of the card. The Neptune cardstock is a deep, deep teal color that’s almost black – and it’s shimmery and just gorgeous.

I cut a mini slimline card base (have I mentioned lately how much I love this size card?!) from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock along with layering panels from Stardream Metallic Neptune cardstock and Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock using the Waffle Flower Mini Slimline Layers Dies, which I adhered together and then to the card base. I found this glassware sticker at a Dollar Tree store that I visited last month while one of our kitties was at the vet getting a lion shave (yep, our Loki looks super cool!) and I had several hours to kill. I’ve never seen this type of sticker before but I imagined this dream catcher would look great on a card, and it does! Needless to say, I bought several of these glassware stickers in different themes to make more cards later on. ;) To complete the card front, I added a bunch of iridescent gemstones to the dream catcher. Lots of sparkle going on!

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock using the Waffle Flower Mini Slimline Layers Dies and embellished it with scallop borders punched from Basis Teal cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Altenew Happy Dreams stamp set in teal ink and layered the panel on a Stardream Metallic Neptune cardstock die cut panel.

And one more peek… totally loving how this card turned out! I’m in love with this Stardream Metallic Neptune cardstock! I’ve had it in my stash for a while and this is the first time I’ve used it.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Crafter’s Castle: #48 – Anything Goes
2. Dragonfly Dreams: December Challenge – Anything Goes
3. QKR Stampede: #434 – Anything Goes
4. The Corrosive Challenges: #12 – Anything Goes
5. The Creative Crafters: #47 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Stardream Metallic Neptune cardstock
Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock
Basis Teal cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Altenew Happy Dreams stamp set
Ink: Memento Teal Zeal ink
Dies/Punches: Waffle Flower Mini Slimline Layers Dies, Stampin’ Up Scallop Edge Punch
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, glassware sticker, Darice iridescent gemstones, Bearly Art precision craft glue

Scrappy hugs,

All is calm, all is bright

12/11/21 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!
1/4/22 Top 3 at Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations!

Hi everyone! I hope your week has started off rather nicely! It’s so amazing to me how quickly the weeks go by, and then weekends go by even faster! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring our Stardream Metallic cardstock that’s on sale this month so be sure to stock up! Several weeks ago I posted my first ‘disappearing nine patch card’ which was showcased in a recent Splitcoast Stampers newsletter HERE. I enjoyed it so much that I created another one with one small variation – the use of stitched square dies! I LOVE Christmas cards in non-traditional colors, and the pink and green color combo has always been one of my favs!

I created the patchwork piece using the My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX Die-namics cut from Stardream Metallic Fairway cardstock and several additional pink and green patterned digital papers. I cut a top-folding square card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock and a slightly smaller one from Solar White cardstock which I adhered together and then adhered the patchwork piece to it. Using the CUTplorations Two Reindeer Dies, I die cut two jumping deer from Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock, layered them together and adhered them to the patchwork piece. I stamped the sentiment from the Concord & 9th Home for the Holidays stamp set in green ink, die cut it with a banner die from the Concord & 9th Home for the Holidays Stacks Dies, and adhered it to the patchwork piece to complete the card front.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of pink patterned digital paper and a narrow strip of Stardream Metallic Fairway cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the The Project Bin Maybe Christmas stamp set in green ink and layered the panel on Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock.

And one more peek… I SO love this ‘disappearing nine patch card’ – and the Stardream Metallic cardstock really makes it look amazing!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #12 – Anything Goes with Optional Twist of Any Holiday
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #12 – Anything Goes
3. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: #289 – Christmas/Winter/New Year + A Sentiment
4. Classic Design Challenge: #12 – Anything Goes
5. Crafter’s Castle: #48 – Anything Goes
6. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #118 – Anything Goes
7. Crafty Calendar Challenge: December Challenge – Christmas
8. Creative Inspirations: December Challenge – Christmas Time
9. Critter Crazy Challenges: #57 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
10. Cut It Up: #240 – Holiday Cards
11. International Art & Soul: #123 – Use Dies or Punches
12. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge: December Challenge – Anything Goes
13. Make The Cards Challenge: #43 – Christmas
14. {PIN}spirational Challenges: #284 – December Photo Inspiration (the sign! :)

15. Sparkles Christmas Challenge: #131 – Non-Traditional Colors

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock
Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock
Stardream Metallic Fairway cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: Ephemoire Peppermint Stick digital papers
Stamps: Concord & 9th Home for the Holidays stamp set, The Project Bin Maybe Christmas stamp set
Ink: Memento Bamboo Leaves ink
Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX Die-namics, CUTplorations Two Reindeer Dies, Concord & 9th Home for the Holidays Stacks Dies
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Stick It adhesive sheet

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

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12/1/21 Top Pick at Christmas Crafts All Year ‘Round!

Hi everyone! It’s Hump Day already and I hope you’re having a great week! Time is flying by! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of our red, white and green cardstock that’s on sale this month! If you haven’t already, be sure to grab some for your holiday craft projects! I created a beach Christmas card – and I think it might only be the second one I’ve ever created! Why is that?! Stretching those stamp sets and getting a little more out of them is so much fun! ;)

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis Green cardstock along with a layering panel cut from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and a wide strip cut from CutCardStock Brown Bag Kraft paper. I stamped the waves on the white cardstock using the Hero Arts Color Layering Waves stamp set and then lightly inked the sky with Ranger Stormy Sky and Shaded Lilac distress inks. I tore the kraft paper to make the sand shore line. I stamped the Adirondack Chair on CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock using the Dare 2B Artzy Flip Flops stamp set, heat embossed it with Ranger Clear Embossing Powder (with flecks of Hero Arts White Embossing Powder in it), and cut it with the coordinating Flip Flop & Adirondack Chair die set. I stamped the sentiment (also from the Hero Arts stamp set) in dark blue ink, adhered the chair and added a Santa hat brad before adhering the panel to the card base.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock and embellished it with leftover strips of CutCardStock Basis Green cardstock and CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock, using a stitched borders die on the wide red cardstock strip for a little interest. I stamped the sentiment in dark blue ink and layered the panel on red cardstock.