Cute As a Bug

I think it's because I'm an aussie that I'm not a lover of bugs.

I mean some bugs are cute, like Lady Bugs for instance however the rest I could live without.

So when I first saw this set, I really wasn't all that keen. I thought it was more appropriate for kids.

However.......

This suite really does make the cutest cards and so appropriate for bigger kids too.

I wouldn't hesitate sending this card to a friend.

Of course the dsp was a given and that got added to cart pretty quick but then a Team Member talked me into the Bundle and the Epoxy Shapes.

One of the things I love about this bundle is that some of the dies will coordinate and die cut some of the bugs from the paper. Or you could stamp them and colour them in, your choice. I prefer to cut the images as my colouring isn't all that great, this saves time for me and utilises the paper more.

There are also some great background images on the dsp meaning I could use this particular mushroom design for the window and then lay the die cut bugs over the top.

 Then there is the B side designs of the dsp, like the red checker front panel and it all coordinates beautifully.

I'm really happy with this card and I do hope the recipient gets a smile.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today.

All items used to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!!!

Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock

[121683]

$25.00

Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166994]

$21.75

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$53.00

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$81.75

Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock

[133683]

$25.00

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$51.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$15.75

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

$14.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Greenery Lane Washi

Did you know I LOVE Washi Tape?

Well I'm a huge Stationery lover and when I discovered Washi many years back, it was love at first sight.

I mean who wouldn't love decorative sticky tape?

So Stampin' Up! have been selling Washi here and there over the years, so of course it gets added to cart.

What's brilliant about the tape Stampin' Up! sells is that the last two released have coordinating dies!

How clever is that!

However, I did discover one glitch with this tape......

Unlike the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, where the coordinating die is one big die that cuts out all the floral patterns in one sheet all at the same time, the die for the Greenery Lane Washi has a few seperate pieces, so you can cut them all out at the same time but they are seperate pieces and not all the images on the tape have dies.

So to save a lot of time fiddling around with cutting out as many seperate pieces as I could, I decided the best way to use the tape was more for a background piece. This way it uses more of the sheet of washi. Then you can just add a few extra die cut pieces for layering over the top like I have done.

By using the Washi sheet as a whole background piece, you really don't need many more products to finish off this card which means, less products needed. A whole roll of this Washi tape will yield you MANY cards.

I really like the soft look of this and I'm happy with this card.

This would also make a beautiful Thinking of You or Sympathy card.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today.

All items used to make this card features below and items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!!!

Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock

[133686]

$25.00

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

$30.00

Greenery Lane Washi Tape

[166880]

$27.00

Greenery Lane Bundle (English)

[166877]

$86.25

Birthday Treats Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

[164858]

$12.25

Linen Thread

[104199]

$8.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Lovely & Beautiful

My monthly card challenge for my team in December was an Easel card.

Easel cards are by no means new, they have been around for quite some time, however I hadn't made one in a long time so I challenged the team to make one with new products.

The easiest way to make an Easel card is to firstly cut the card base as a standard tent fold, then score one of the panels which will be the foldable front panel, in half, allowing it to fold  and stand up.

I decided to use some newly released products so I chose the Lovely & Beautiful specialty dsp which is so pretty. 

It was easy to choose coordinating cardstock colours to go with the papers, the hardest decision was deciding which side of the dsp to use!

The sentiment came from the Lovely Arrangements bundle and was deliberately die cut and strategically placed so it created an edge for the front standing panel to lean up against, creating the easel.

I really enjoyed making this card and its reminded me I need to make more of these.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today.

All items used to make this card features below and are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

[124392]

$25.00

Lovely & Beautiful 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[166957]

$29.00

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

[106576]

$25.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$51.00

Petal Pink A4 Cardstock

[147009]

$25.00

Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock

[155614]

$25.00

Simply Beautiful Dies

[166964]

$67.00

Lovely Arrangements Bundle (English)

[167176]

$85.50

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$15.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Brushed With Beauty Suite

This card is actually a sample and featured in the online store with the Brushed With Beauty DSP.

So I decided to CASE it straight from Stampin' Up!

I chose several colours to use for this card and not colours I would have thought go well together. However I think they look fab!

I would classify this card as an "Avid" level card. Not one I would try if I were a beginner as it has many levels and a mix of everything.

I'm a sucker for a word die so I was attracted to this bundle in the Online Exclusives.

One thing Stampin' Up! is genius at is coordination and this suite is no exception.

Apart from the embellishments, I've used every other product in the suite.

Starting with the Embossing on Vellum for a layer in the background, just for a bit of interest.

Then the card is all about the flowers. The flower stamps are 2 step, giving the light and dark contrasting shades in the images.

I wanted to offset all this colour with a stark colour so I chose Pecan Pie on Basic Beige which I think compliments the flowers beautifully.

Of course the word die cuts can be a bit trucky so it's always best to adhere a piece of double sided sticky paper to the back of the cardstock you are cutting the word die out of, essentially making it a sticker. This makes it easier to stick to the shadow die cut piece.

I'm really happy with this card and I absolutely love this suite.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card today. 

All items used to make this card features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock

[161726]

$25.00

Brushed With Beauty Suite Collection (English)

[167100]

$238.00

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167099]

$17.50

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad

[163811]

$15.75

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$15.75

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$15.75

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$15.75

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$15.75

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$15.75

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

$25.00

Tiny Bee Trinkets

[164714]

$15.75

Faceted Gems Trio Pack

[162148]

$13.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$12.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50