CutCardStock DT – Page 13 – Love To Scrap 2

Fruits and Veggies ATCs

Hi everyone! I hope your week is off to a great start! I’ve been spending some quality time in my studio, so no complaints here! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring Basis cardstock that’s on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a set of nine colorful and pun-y ATCs, both cards and coins! If you know me, you know that I absolutely love ATCs and I typically don’t trade them! It’s been a little while since I’ve made any, so I figured it’s time to add to my collection!

I cut the cards at 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and punched the coins with a 2-1/2″ circle punch, all from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock. I cut layers and strips in varying widths from CutCardStock Basis Aqua, Basis Dark Purple, Basis Gray, Basis Green, Basis Light Yellow, Basis Medium Blue, Basis Navy, Basis Orange (no longer stocked but Pop-Tone Tangy Orange would be a good alternative), Basis Red and Basis Teal cardstock. I cut additional layers and strips from bright patterned papers. I then stamped the images on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock, colored them with alcohol markers and cut them with the coordinating dies. Then came the fun of assembling each one, stamping the sentiments, and adding a few tiny iridescent gemstones. I will say that after using Hero Arts Unicorn ink for the second time now, I’m not a fan. I used Memento Luxe ink for the first time on two of these ATCs and I like it much better. All in all, I’m super happy with how these turned out! Here are close-ups of each card and coin:

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #5 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Mood Board (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #5-2021 – Anything Goes
3. A Place To Start: #5 – Anything Goes
4. ATC Around the World: #77 – Fruits & Vegetables
5. Classic Design Challenge: #5 – Anything Goes
6. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge: May Anything Goes
7. Let’s Craft and Create: #171 – Anything Goes w/ optional No Patterned Paper (no twist)
8. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog: #157 – Anything Goes
9. Papercraft Challenges: #69 – Fruits, Food and Vegetables
10. Your Scrapbook Place: May Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Basis Aqua cardstock
Basis Dark Purple cardstock
Basis Gray cardstock
Basis Green cardstock
Basis Light Yellow cardstock
Basis Navy cardstock
Basis Orange cardstock (no longer stocked but a good alternative would be Pop-Tone Tangy Orange cardstock)
Basis Red cardstock
Basis Teal cardstock
Granny Smith cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: Doodlebug Design Dot-Grid-Daisy-Stripe Rainbow Petite Prints, Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints and Nifty Notions 6×6 paper pads
Stamps: PhotoPlay Fruits & Veggies stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Morocco, Cottage Ivy, Grape Jelly, Gray Flannel and Teal Zeal ink; Nuvo alcohol markers- 387, 392, 479, 375, 439, 408, 409, 410, 412, 413; Faber-Castell Pitt Artist pen (fine point)- May Green; Sakura White Gelly Roll pen; Memento Luxe Wedding Dress ink, Hero Arts Unicorn ink
Dies/Punches: Fiskars 2-1/2″ circle punch, PhotoPlay Fruits & Veggies die set
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, ScraPerfect iridescent gemstones

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,
lesliesig

Thanks

Happy Friday, friends! I’m thrilled to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of the amazing Glitter cardstock that’s on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a pretty thank you card featuring a lacy glittery panel with a single lavender bud.

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with layering panels from Stardream Metallic Amethyst cardstock and Basis Dark Purple cardstock which I adhered together. I die cut two lacy panels from Silver Glitter cardstock, trimmed the ends off of each and butted them together to make one longer panel. I stamped and die cut the lavender bud and layered it on three more plain die cuts for some dimension. I stamped the sentiment and layered it, then added three white enamel dots to finish the front.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with strips of the amethyst, silver glitter and dark purple cardstock, stamped the sentiment in purple ink and layered the panel on the dark purple cardstock.

And one more look… super happy with how this turned out! These purples are so pretty, and that silver glitter cardstock is amazing!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #4 – Anything Goes w/ optional In The Garden
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #4-2021 – Anything Goes
3. A Place To Start: #4 – Anything Goes / Make It Elegant
4. Classic Design Challenge: #4 April Birthday Challenge – Anything Goes
5. Crafty Calendar Challenge: April Challenge – Easter or Spring
6. Creative Moments: #213 – Anything Goes
7. Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog: #144 – Anything Goes
8. Let’s Craft and Create: #170 – Anything Goes + Add Flowers
9. Sparkles Monthly Challenges: #139 – April Showers Bring…
10. The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge Blog: #264 – Flowers
11. The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge: Anything Goes w/ optional Twist of Signs of Spring

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Silver Glitter cardstock
Stardream Metallic Amethyst cardstock
Basis Dark Purple cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Altenew Lavender Bud stamp set and Build-A-Flower Hibiscus stamp set
Ink: Memento Bamboo Leaves, Lulu Lavender and Grape Jelly ink
Dies/Punches: Altenew Lavender Bud die and Lacy Panel die
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Eyelet Outlet White Enamel Dots

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

Gold Glitz and Glam Weekender Handbag

4/30/21 Best Technique Winner at Classic Design Challenge Blog!

Hi everyone! I hope you’re having an awesome week! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring some gorgeous Glitter cardstock which happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a pretty weekender handbag (for my ongoing Paper Purse series) using CCS Gold Glitter cardstock that I paired with Neenah Classic Linen Gold Pearl cardstock – which will hold a gift card, cash, chocolates or maybe some jewelry! And dig this… this handbag has a matching set of sunglasses, also made from CCS Gold Glitter cardstock, that I paired with Pop-Tone Hot Fudge cardstock! I’m so smitten with this ‘glitterlicious’ set I can hardly stand it!

As soon as I found out about this weekender handbag die set, I had to have it! Not to mention the sunglasses die set… I had to have that set too, lol! Both die sets have coordinating stamp sets but I couldn’t work either one of those into this project… but will definitely use them in the foreseeable future, so stay tuned! I cut the purse body pieces from Neenah Classic Linen Gold Pearl cardstock, and the purse accent pieces and sunglasses pieces from CCS Gold Glitter cardstock. I cut the sunglasses lenses and another set of sunglasses pieces from Pop-Tone Hot Fudge cardstock for added stability. I assembled the sunglasses first because they are so stinkin’ cute! I adhered the gold glitter cardstock pieces to the brown cardstock pieces, sandwiching the lenses between the open eye pieces. I did this just to make the sunglasses a little sturdier. I then assembled the purse with the gold glitter accents. I added half of a Velcro circle as the closure under the center flap, and ivory enamel dots to the accent pieces just above the rings. Here are angled and full frontals and a back shot.

And one more peek… so loving how this turned out! I have already made some other weekender handbags using bright patterned papers and they turned out just as adorable as this one did! ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #4-2021 – Anything Goes
2. A Place To Start: #4 – Anything Goes / Make It Elegant
3. Classic Design Challenge: #4 April Birthday Challenge – Anything Goes
4. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #86 – April Anything Goes
5. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge: April Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
CCS Gold Glitter 74# cardstock
Neenah Classic Linen Gold Pearl 84# cardstock
Pop-Tone Hot Fudge 65# cardstock

Other products used:
Dies/Punches: Concord & 9th Weekender Handbag Dies and Bright Eyes Dies
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, 5/8″ Velcro circle, Eyelet Outlet Ivory Enamel Dots

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

you are fabulous

4/1/21 Top 5 at QKR Stampede!

Hi friends! It’s Thursday, the weekend is fast approaching and I hope you have something fun planned! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring Curious Metallic cardstock which happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a pretty friendship card on a Classic Crest card base with shimmery layers of Curious Metallic cardstock and stamped/die cut hibiscus flowers, buds and leaves.

This card base is 5″ square and cut from Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock. I layered panels of Curious Metallic Violette 111# cardstock and Curious Metallic White-Silver 111# cardstock, and added a pierced ornate frame cut from Curious Metallic White-Silver 111# cardstock. I arranged the hibiscus flowers, single bud and leaves in the left lower corner on top of the frame. The hibiscus is my first Altenew stamp set and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. These stamps line up perfectly and they look amazing! Plus I’ve made a HUGE change in my ink stash recently by replacing all my Stampin’ Up ink with Memento ink. I was a Stampin’ Up demonstrator a few years back and have nearly 70 SU ink pads that I’ll soon be moving out of my studio. I had quite a few Memento ink colors already so I only had to buy a few to get the complete line plus a few reinkers. Okay, back to my project… I cut the ‘fabulous’ sentiment twice from Curious Metallic White-Silver 111# cardstock, layered them together and adhered it across the lower portion of the card front. I stamped the remaining portion of the sentiment in purple ink on a white cardstock scrap, trimmed it and adhered it just above the die cut. The finishing touch was the addition of small iridescent gemstones.

For the inside, I layered panels of Curious Metallic Violette 111# cardstock and Curious Metallic White-Silver 111# cardstock, and added a pierced ornate die cut which I cut from Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock. I added the other hibiscus bud in the lower left corner and stamped the sentiment in purple ink.

And one more look… I’m thrilled with this card! I can’t say enough about how amazing this Curious Metallic cardstock is. And I’ve mentioned numerous times that Classic Crest (both 110# and 80# weights) is a staple in my studio. I’ve used many brands of white cardstock over the years and Classic Crest surpasses them all for card bases, stamping and basic layering.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #3-2021 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafty Calendar Challenge: March Challenge – Feminine
4. Happy Little Stampers: March Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
5. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge: March Anything Goes
6. Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog: #141 – Anything Goes
7. Let’s Craft and Create: #169 – Anything Goes w/ optional Purple and Green (playing twist)
8. Moving Along With The Times: #128 – Spring is Coming
9. Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenges: #492 – Anything Goes
10. QKR Stampede: #416 – Anything Goes
11. Sweet Stampers Challenge Blog: #54 – Easter/Spring
12. The Creative Crafters: #38 – Anything Goes
13. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge: #03 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock
Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock
Curious Metallic Violette 111# cardstock
Curious Metallic White-Silver 111# cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Altenew Build-A-Flower Hibiscus stamp set, The Project Bin Just Sayin’ stamp set, Inspired by Stamping Friends stamp set
Ink: Memento New Sprout, Bamboo Leaves, Cottage Ivy, Olive Grove, Lulu Lavender, Sweet Plum, Grape Jelly, Elderberry, Lilac Posies and Peanut Brittle ink
Dies/Punches: Altenew Build-A-Flower Hibiscus die set, CUTplorations Pierced Curly Nesting Dies, CUTplorations fabulous word die
Accessories: Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Gemini Junior, MISTI stamp tool, Darice iridescent gemstones

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

celebrate

3/7/21 Rising Star at A Place To Start!
3/31/21 Special Mention Winner at Classic Design Challenge Blog!

Hi everyone! Happy Hump Day! I’m thrilled to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring beautiful Curious Metallic cardstock from my stash that happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! There are so many gorgeous colors! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I love shakers and I don’t make nearly enough of them so I created one for today’s project which is the first post of the new CutCardStock DT term. They are so much fun and every recipient I’ve ever given one to absolutely loved it!

I cut the card base from Royal Sundance Felt Natural 110# cardstock which makes an awesome sturdy card base. The front panel is cut from Royal Sundance Linen Ivory 80# cardstock. The front of the card features the Tonic Studios Small Cocktail Glass cut from Curious Metallic Chestnut 111# cardstock and the interior of the glass cut from Curious Metallic Pink Quartz 111# cardstock as well as a vertical strip adhered down the left side of the background panel. The shaker filler consists mainly of pink sequins which I thought resembled wine – I’m not a wine drinker so this is a total guess on my part! Bahahaha! There is a small pinch of white seed beads in there as well. The cocktail glass dies came in a bundle with several shaker elements so it was super easy to assemble. I also cut the sentiment from Curious Metallic Chestnut 111# cardstock and adhered it vertically down the left side on the pink quartz strip. I adhered three pink sequin ‘bubbles’ above the glass on the left side. The finishing touch was the addition of three ivory enamel dots on the pink quartz strip.

I cut the inside panel from Classic Crest Baronial Ivory 80# cardstock and embellished it with thin strips of the Curious Metallic Pink Quartz 111# cardstock, Curious Metallic Chestnut 111# cardstock and Royal Sundance Linen Ivory 80# cardstock, stamped the sentiment in pink ink and adhered the panel to the brown cardstock layer.

And one more peek… totally loving how this turned out! I can definitely see a few more of these in my future, lol!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #03-2021 – Anything Goes
2. A Place To Start: #3 – Pick A Shape (Equilateral)
3. Classic Design Challenge: #3 – Anything Goes
4. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #85 – March Anything Goes
5. Crafty Friends Challenge Blog: #150 – Happy Birthday
6. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges: #2109 – Anything Goes
7. The Crafter’s Cafe: #261 – Anything Goes
8. Time Out Challenges: #182 – Birthday

CutCardStock products used:
Curious Metallic Chestnut 111# cardstock
Curious Metallic Pink Quartz 111# cardstock
Royal Sundance Felt Natural 110# cardstock
Royal Sundance Linen Ivory 80# cardstock
Classic Crest Baronial Ivory 80# cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: C.C. Designs Birthdays stamp set
Ink: Hero Arts Soft Pink ink
Dies/Punches: Tonic Studios Small Cocktail Glass Die, Sizzix Celebration Words: Script Thinlits
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Big Shot, Tonic Studios Small Cocktail Glass Shaker element, MISTI stamp tool, Pretty Pink Posh Ballerina Pink Sequins and Marshmallow Seed Beads, Eyelet Outlet Ivory Enamel Dots

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

#hohoho

3/7/21 Winner at 613 Avenue Create!

Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a fabulous week! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring a very cool vintage Santa on a handmade background using Neenah Classic Linen and Crest cardstock (both are on sale this month so be sure to get you some) along with a variety of other cardstock. Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I’m filling in today for a teammate who is caught up in some pretty gnarly weather where she is and unable to create a project. I had this Santa cut and assembled, sitting on my desk waiting to be made into something, so I volunteered to fill in so I could use him! He’s so stinkin’ cute, I can’t stand it!

I cut a top-folding 5-1/2″ square card base from Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock. I cut a layering panel for the front from Classic Linen Solar White 80# cardstock and used a repetitive die to create a background of die cut dots for a little interest. I layered the die cut panel on a slightly larger Pop-Tone Wild Cherry 65# cardstock panel, adhered a strip of Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green 65# cardstock and then adhered the vintage Santa. As mentioned above, I had already die cut and assembled the vintage Santa – he was created from the following cardstock: Pop-Tone Wild Cherry 65# cardstock, for his suit, Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock for his beard and suit trim, Pop-Tone Black Licorice 65# cardstock and Shadow Gray 80# cardstock for his belt, Curious Metallic Gold Leaf 92# cardstock for his glasses and belt buckle, Sandcastle 80# cardstock for his face, and Basis Pink 80# cardstock for his cheeks and nose. For the sentiment, I die cut #hohoho into black cardstock and layered the negative space onto white cardstock, adding back the center of the hashtag and center of the o’s. I rounded the corners and adhered it vertically to the upper left side. The finishing touch was adding three small white enamel dots to the bottom left corner of the green strip.

I cut the inside panel from Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock and layered it on a Pop-Tone Wild Cherry 65# cardstock panel. I embellished it with green and red strips, stamped the sentiment in red ink and layered the panel on red cardstock.

And one more look… I’m so loving how this turned out! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy working with this cardstock! Wow!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #2 February 2021 – Anything Goes w/ optional Heart and Soles
2. Crafty Catz: #540 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Africa (no twist)
3. Creative Moments: #209 – Anything Goes
4. Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog: #140 – Anything Goes
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #152 – Anything Goes
6. Scrapping4fun Challenges: #186 – Anything Goes
7. Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog: Anything Christmas Goes
8. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog: #02 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock
Classic Linen Solar White 80# cardstock
Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock
Pop-Tone Wild Cherry 65# cardstock
Pop-Tone Black Licorice 65# cardstock
Shadow Gray 80# cardstock
Curious Metallic Gold Leaf 92# cardstock
Sandcastle 80# cardstock
Basis Pink 80# cardstock
Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green 65# cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Holiday Cheer stamp set
Ink: Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink
Dies/Punches: Sizzix Jolly St. Nick Colorize Thinlits, Festive Repeat Thinlits and Alphanumeric Tiny Type Lower Thinlits; Kadomaru Pro corner rounder
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, 1/8″ Scor-Tape, Stick-It Adhesive Sheet, Xyron 510 Creative Station, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Eyelet Outlet White Enamel Dots

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

Congrats!

Hi friends! I hope you’re having a fantastic week! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of the Classic Linen and Classic Crest cardstock that was included in our Designer’s Pack – which happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created an awesome congrats card that looks like quilt blocks!

This was such a fun card to make and was really easy. I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Classic Linen Solar White 100# cardstock. I cut 12 1-1/2″ squares of patterned paper and layered them on 1-5/8″ square layers cut from Basis Teal 80# cardstock, then adhered them in an offset fashion on the front of the card base. I trimmed the edges even with the edges of the card base, added a stamped and layered sentiment strip and some iridescent gemstones to the flower centers.

I cut the inside panel from Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock, embellished it with a strip of teal cardstock, stamped the sentiment and layered the panel on a teal layer.

And one more peek… so in love with this card! This cardstock is so awesome and makes the most beautiful cards!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Creative Moments: #209 – Anything Goes
2. Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog: #140 – Anything Goes
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #152 – Anything Goes
4. The Creative Crafters: #37 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Classic Linen Solar White 100# cardstock
Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock
Basis Teal 80# cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: Stampin’ Up English Garden DSP
Stamps: Pretty Pink Posh Everyday Greetings stamp set
Ink: Stampin’ Up Lost Lagoon ink
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Tombow Mono adhesive, Darice iridescent gemstones

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

How you doin’?

Hi everyone! A very Happy Monday to you! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring Classic Crest cardstock that was included in our Designer’s Pack – which happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a whimsical ‘missing you’ card is a super simple design that could easily be mass produced so you have several in your stash at any given time. I’m sure you also have family members and/or friends you miss seeing during these crazy times.

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock and rounded the bottom left corner, and then cut a patterned paper layer for the front using two coordinating papers. I adhered a narrow strip of Curious Metallic Chestnut cardstock to the seam where the two pattern papers meet. I stamped the sentiment in brown archival ink just beneath the cardstock strip. I stamped, die cut and colored the adorable ostrich with alcohol markers, and adhered it to the bottom right of the card front. I adhered his chest flat to the paper and then added foam tape behind his head for a little dimension to look like he’s coming off the card. I added a few brown enamel dots to finish the front.

I cut a layering panel for the inside from Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock and embellished it with a strip of the gingham paper used on the front and a narrow strip of the Curious Metallic Chestnut cardstock. I stamped the sentiment in brown ink, layered the panel on Curious Metallic Chestnut cardstock and adhered it to the inside of the card base.

And one more peek… so loving this ostrich! And I really love the Classic Crest cardstock – so much so that it has become a staple in my studio and I rarely use any other white cardstock for card bases!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #47 – February Anything Goes
2. 613 Avenue Create: #2 – February Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Heart and Soles
3. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #2-2021 – Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Challenge: #2 – Anything Goes
5. Creative Moments: #208 – Anything Goes
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #151 – Anything Goes
7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges: #2106 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock
Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock
Curious Metallic Chestnut 111# cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: Simple Stories Wood & Gingham Basics 12×12 paper pad
Stamps: Whimsy Stamps Hey Ostrich stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Espresso Truffle ink; Nuvo alcohol markers- 466, 479, 404, 449
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder, Whimsy Stamps Hey Ostrich die set
Accessories: Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Gemini Junior, Scotch 3M foam tape, Eyelet Outlet Brown Enamel Dots

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

Thinking of You

Hi everyone! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring more of the Astrobright cardstock that was included in our Designer’s Pack – which happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a super adorable Get Well card – the flower pot is a pocket and the flowers are adhered to a pull-out card that slides into the pocket! OMG, so cute I can’t stand it!

I started by die cutting all the pieces. I cut three large flowers, three small flowers, the pull-out card base and an embellishing strip from Astrobright Solar Yellow cardstock. Then I cut three large flower centers and six large leaves, three small flower centers and six small leaves, and a thin embellishing strip from Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock. Next I cut the flower pot and three scalloped rims (to layer together) from Pop-Tone Tangy Orange cardstock. And finally I cut the sentiment layer for the pull-out card from Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock.

I assembled the flower pot to form a pocket that the pull-out card slides into. I adhered the centers to the six flowers and two leaves to each flower, then adhered the three large flowers to the pull-out card base and adhered the sentiment layer to the pull-out card. I stamped the front sentiment on the flower pot and the inside sentiment on the pull-out card. I affixed the three smaller flowers to the pull-out card using two Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Circles behind each flower. The dimension is needed for the flowers to hang over the rim of the flower pot when the card is inserted into the flower pot. The final touch was the addition of a tiny iridescent gemstone on each scallop on the rim of the flower pot.

And one more peek… totally loving how this turned out! I’ll be making a few more of these for my stash using different colors of cardstock for the flowers!

CutCardStock products used:
Astrobright Solar Yellow 80# cardstock
Pop-Tone Tangy Orange 65# cardstock
Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green 65# cardstock
Classic Crest Solar White 80# car d stock
Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Circles

Other products used:
Stamps: The Cat’s Pajamas Simply Stacked sentiments
Ink: Stampin’ Up Cajun Craze ink
Dies/Punches: Honey Bee Stamps Flower Pot Card die set
Accessories: Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Gemini Junior, MISTI stamp tool, Darice tiny iridescent gemstones

Scrappy hugs,
lesliesig

you color my world

1/31/21 DT Favorite Winner at A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge!

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and stayed indoors where it’s safe, warm and cozy! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring Astrobrights cardstock that was included in our Designer’s Pack – which happens to be on sale this month so be sure to get some! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created a fun Valentine in non-traditional colors. Valentines are typically pink and/or red, and this one is bright yellow and hot pink!

I cut a 5″ square top-folding card base from Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with an inside panel from Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock. I cut a front background panel from hot pink and white dotted patterned paper. I die cut a large sunburst from Astrobright Solar Yellow cardstock which I adhered to the patterned paper background, and then adhered a die cut stitched heart cut from Raspberry Ice cardstock to the center of the sunburst. I stamped the sentiment in black on one of the sunburst rays. I stamped, colored and die cut a Crazy Bird focal element for the card front, layering the eyes/beak and wing four times for some dimension. The finishing touch was the addition of randomly-spaced Morning Dew Crystal Drops on all the sunburst rays for a little interest.

I embellished the inside panel with a strip of hot pink and white dotted patterned paper and a narrow strip of the bright yellow cardstock along with a small die cut stitched heart, stamped the sentiment in black ink and layered the panel on the yellow cardstock.

And one more peek… totally loving this Valentine in the bright yellow and hot pink color combo! The Astrobrights cardstock is amazing!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: #1-2021 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: January 2021 #1 – Anything Goes
3. Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: #266 – Anything Goes + A Sentiment
4. Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: January/February Challenge – Animal Antics
5. Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog: #137 – Anything Goes
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #150 – 6th Birthday Celebration/Anything Goes
7. QKR Stampede: #412 – Anything Goes
8. The Creative Crafters: #36 – Anything Goes
9. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge: #01 – Anything Goes

CutCardStock products used:
Classic Crest Solar White 110# and 80# cardstock
Astrobright Solar Yellow 80# cardstock
Raspberry Ice 80# cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: Darice Dots & Stripes 6×6 patterned paper
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Crazy Birds stamps, Paper Smooches Word Salad stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink (pad and marker); Nuvo alcohol markers- 401, 393, 450, 452, 454
Dies/Punches: Stampers Anonymous Crazy Birds dies, Stampin’ Up Sunburst thinlit
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Gemini Junior, MISTI stamp tool, Nuvo Morning Dew Crystal Drops

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