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

Rough Around the Edges

I tried a new and very easy technique after seeing a card made by Karen Hadler in NZ and I LOVE the results.

This technique is not new by any means but one I had not tried before because, well as I found out, you have to have all the right products to pull it off.

and I didn't......at first...

So let's start with the most important thing first... You MUST have 2 Tone Cardstock for this to work.

Thanks to a friend who came to my rescue and sent me a handful of different coloured sheets in card front size so I could make a few of these.

I embossed just a small panel down the side with the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder which is a mini folder however any folder could be used.

Then with the small and light sanding block I purchased from Bunnings, I very carefully went over the raised edges of the embossing, which gives you this rustic weathered look.

I've used the Spotlight on Nature Dies for the circle and the Extraordinary Flora Bundle to die cut the floral Washi pieces and layer them on the circle.

A simple die cut banner for the sentiment, stamped in Secret Sea and this card is quite elegant.

Im really happy with it. It would make a beautiful Birthday card but also a Mothers Day and even Thinking of You card.

Just remember, you need a small light Sanding Block and 2 Tone Cardstock.

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 purcahse from my Stampin' Up! store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!!!

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

$30.00

Old Olive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166683]

$17.50

Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders

[165597]

$15.75

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$61.00

Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English)

[165245]

$75.50

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape

[165269]

$27.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$53.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$15.75

Iridescent Foil Gems

[162842]

$14.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$12.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50

Happy New Year!!!!

 

I would like to wish all my crafty friends, near and far a fantastic start to 2026.

Here's hoping this year brings us LOTS of crafty goodies.

What's happening in January????

Plenty of promos, there is something for everyone.

* 3 NEW Kits added to the Kits Collection

* 2026 January to April Mini Catty Release

*January Online Exclusives Release

* Bonus Days Starts

* Product of the Month - New Product for $9.00

PLUS, when you place your order through my online Stampin' Up! store for $60 or more anytime in January, I will send you this exclusive Card Kit for FREE

This lovely & Beautiful Card Kit makes the two cards shown.

Included in the kit is everything you need to complete the  cards.

Just BYO your own Stamps, inks, bling & embellishments.

Valued at $12.00 and your gift for shopping with me.

GIVEAWAY....

I'm giving one lucky Hello Day supporter a pack of the NEW Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, valued at $29.00.

Just shop with me in January and your name will be added to the list.

I'm so excited for this month!!!

Thanks for stopping by to check out all the news. All items used to make these cards features below and all items are available for purchase from my online store.

Until next time

Happy Stamping!

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

$25.00

Perennial Postage Dies

[162607]

$58.00

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

[166957]

$29.00

Petal Pink A4 Cardstock

[147009]

$25.00

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

[124392]

$25.00

Simply Beautiful Dies

[166964]

$67.00

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

[164512]

$25.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$15.75

Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167169]

$35.00

Pearlized Faceted Circles

[166978]

$14.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$10.50