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Beyond The Basics, Birthday Crafts, Crafts For The Boys, Technique & Tutorial Tuesday ·

Layered Perfection: Create a Beautiful and Masculine Birthday Card

Create a beautiful and masculine birthday card with me today!

Hey there, paper crafters! Today, we’re diving into the world of creating beautiful and unique cards for those special guys in our lives. Whether it’s your dad, brother, partner, or friend, birthdays are the perfect occasion to show them how much you care. So, let’s grab our iconic celebrations patterned paper, gold specialty paper, misty moonlight card stock and ink and create a stunning birthday card that will leave them speechless!

Stampin’ Up!s Iconic Celebration designer series paper is perfect for year round masculine cards. In this weeks YouTube video I’ll walk you through the papers and the colours, so you can get inspired for your next guy card creation.

This weeks Homework!

  1. Sign up to the Newsletter, so you can download the PDF instructions, read the measurements and see the materials.
  2. Watch the YouTube Video Tutorial.
  3. Choose Your Materials
    To start off this creative journey, gather all the materials you’ll need for this project. You’ll want to have some iconic celebrations patterned paper at hand. Pair it with misty moonlight for a touch of elegance and depth. Select a sentiment and some label dies or punches. And don’t forget the gold specialty paper to add a luxurious touch!
  4. Personalize with Handwritten Notes
    To truly make this card one-of-a-kind, add a personal touch by including a handwritten note. There’s something magical about receiving a heartfelt message in someone’s own handwriting – it shows that you’ve put thought and effort into creating something meaningful.

And there you have it – a stunning birthday card designed specifically for that special guy in your life! Remember, the most important thing is to create from the heart and let your creativity shine through. So go ahead, grab those supplies, and start crafting! Your loved ones will be blown away by your talent and thoughtfulness.

Here are the main products I have used today. Clicking on each product will take you to my Stampin’ Up store.

To get all the instructions, dimensions and see the products I used today, you can watch the video below and be sure to come and subscribe to my channel.

Did you know that every week I send my email subscribers a PDF with all the details from my weekly projects? You can sign up for my weekly newsletter here, and you too will get fun tips, inspiration, updates and exclusive freebies. Plus, just as a thank you for signing up, you’ll receive a free PDF Tutorial to learn how to make 7 cards from one sheet of patterned paper! Three cards are fun folds and each card has an exclusive video tutorial, only available to newsletter subscribers.

Papery hugs!

Art With Heart, Birthday Crafts, Getting Started ·

Create A Beautiful and Unique Card with Sweet Sorbet Colour

In this blog post, we’ll explore the delightful world of the sweet sorbet colour and how it can be beautifully incorporated into your papercraft projects. Get ready to soar high with the hot air balloon stamp set and dies!

Welcome to the Art With Heart Sweet Sorbet Colour Creation Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favourite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Kate Morgan’s blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this beautiful Sweet Sorbet hot air balloon keepsake card. Click here to see more Sweet Sorbet inspiration.

The beauty of Sweet Sorbet…Ah, sweet sorbet how I’m going to miss you! Just the mention of it brings to mind images of a delicious berry smoothie, it is as delicious as it sounds. This gorgeous hue, is reminiscent of a summer sunset or a scoop of fruity gelato and adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to any papercraft project.

Imagine creating a card with shades of pink, green, and yellow. The combination is like a breath of fresh air, instantly brightening anyone’s day. Whether you’re creating birthday cards, thank-you notes, or even invitations, sweet sorbet is sure to make your creations stand out from the crowd.

  • Colour palette chosen: Sweet Sorbet, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight
  • Stamp Set and Co-ordinating dies chosen: Hot Air Balloon

Introduced in the January to April mini-catalogue it is exciting to find out that the Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set and Dies are carrying over into the 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalogue! This charming set features two step stamping, allowing you to take your paper crafting to new heights – quite literally! Picture this: a card adorned with a cluster of hot air balloons floating across a dreamy sky. The possibilities are endless with this stamp set. You can create scenes of adventure, romance, or even whimsical fantasy. Let your imagination soar as you explore the many ways to use these delightful stamps and dies.

What You Need

Cut your card stock into pieces.

Sweet Sorbet card stock:

  • Card base – 14.8 cm x 10.5 cm

Basic White card stock:

  • Scrap for punch shape and to stamp hot air balloon and basket on

Daffodil Delight card stock:

  • 12.8 cm x 2 cm

Bee Mine Patterned Paper:

  • 12.8 cm x 8.5 cm

Hot Air Balloon Patterned Paper:

  • Hot air balloon images
  • Envelope flap – 16.3 cm x 4 cm

Sweet Sorbet Colour Card Recipe

This tutorial is so quick and easy! You’ll creating a whole set in no time at all!

  1. Burnish the fold of the Sweet Sorbet card stock with a bone folder.
  2. Adhere the patterned paper to the card base with Multipurpose glue.
  3. Stamp the sentiment to the Daffodil Delight strip and adhere to the card front (as shown).
  4. Adhere the punched shape (as shown) to the card front with Multipurpose glue.
  5. Fussy cut the images of the hot air balloons from the patterned paper. Don’t forget the inside of the card.
  6. Adhere the hot air balloons using Dimensionals to the card front.
  7. If desired, add some bling (embellishments) to your card front.
  8. Adhere a few hot air balloons to the inside panel of the card with Multipurpose glue and trim where the images come off the card.
  9. Adhere the white panel to the inside the card with Multipurpose glue.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Next on our Bermuda Bay Blog Hop is the very talented Tina Gillespie. Click on the link below.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Now it’s time to unleash your creativity! Grab your hot air balloon stamp set, choose your favourite coordinating colors, and start crafting beautiful keepsake cards that will delight both you and their recipients. Don’t forget to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #HotAirBalloonStampSet! Happy crafting, and may your imagination take flight!

Purchase the Starter Kit and join Stampin’ Up! through me and you’ll instantly become a member of my Eager Stampers Paper Crafting Community and the Art With Heart Meeting Lounge. The Art With Heart meeting lounge is a large, well established and active nationwide group of stamping enthusiasts who share support, kindness and their passion for paper crafting everyday! You’ll fit right in to my positive and pressure-free virtual crafting environment!

Enjoy these favourite five benefits of joining Stampin’ Up!

  1. Everyday discount. 20 – 25% discount off every purchase.
  2. Get together. We love to get together and have virtual and in-person opportunities to create.
  3. Fun and friendship.
  4. Support and inspiration.
  5. Risk free. Joining for the discount? No worries. There’s no obligation to purchase anything else beyond the starter kit. If you don’t have $468 in personal or outside sales by the end of the first full quarter (plus a “catch-up” month) you can simply drop and be a customer.

Join between April 2nd – 30th, 2024 and receive a pack of 8 of the new 2024 – 2025 catalogues, choose any preorder items in your starter kit and get FREE shipping!

Join Our Mailing List for Endless Inspiration and Exclusive Card Making Tips!

Are you ready to take your card making skills to new heights? Look no further! Sign up for our mailing list and unlock a world of endless inspiration, exclusive tutorials, and expert tips. Join our vibrant community of passionate paper crafters who are dedicated to creating beautiful and unique keepsake cards.

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Monday Motivation, Stampin' Up!, Thinking of You & Get Well Crafts ·

Flowering Zinnias Quick and Easy Tutorial!

Embrace the Beauty of Flowering Zinnias patterned paper by creating a stunning quick and easy keepsake card.

Step into the vibrant and colourful world of Flowering Zinnias patterned paper! With its intricate designs and stunning colours, this paper is sure to elevate your card-making projects to new heights. Imagine the joy of receiving a handmade card adorned with these beautiful blooms. The Flowering Zinnias patterned paper brings a burst of life to any design, making it perfect for creating eye-catching and memorable cards.

What You Need

Before we dive into the creative process, let’s gather all the essential supplies you’ll need for this project.

Make sure you have Flowering Zinnias patterned paper, card stock, adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors, Flowering Zinnias embossing folder, Simply Zinnia stamp set and any additional embellishments you want to use on hand. Whether it’s sequins or delicate ribbons, let your imagination run wild as you choose elements that will enhance your card’s unique charm.

Now that we have everything ready, let’s get started on creating our masterpiece! Follow these step-by-step instructions to bring your vision to life:

Cut your card stock and patterned paper into pieces.

Flowering Zinnias Quick & Easy Card Recipe

  1. Burnish the fold of the thick Basic White card stock with a bone folder.
  2. Adhere the Blackberry Bliss card stock to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. Adhere the 12.8 cm x 8.5 cm patterned paper to the Blackberry Bliss card stock with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  4. Adhere the banner to the patterned paper with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  5. Centre and adhere the embossed pieces to the banner with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  6. Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Zinnias stamp set in Memento ink onto the Basic White layer.
  7. Cut with scissors and adhere as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Embellish. Add a few touches of bling.

Personalise. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere patterned paper to the outside flap of an envelope.

Showcase. Once you’ve completed your masterpiece, it’s time to showcase it in all its glory! Consider framing your card as wall art, allowing its beauty to brighten up any room. Alternatively, pair it with a handwritten note for a heartfelt gesture that will surely bring a smile to someone’s face. Remember, each card you create is a work of art deserving of admiration and appreciation.

Explore. Exploring further possibilities, don’t stop there – let this project be just the beginning of your creative journey. The versatility of Flowering Zinnias patterned paper extends beyond cards. Explore further possibilities by using it in scrapbooking layouts or creating stunning home decor items like framed art pieces or decorative boxes. The only limit is your imagination!

Now that you have learned how to make a quick and easy card using Flowering Zinnias patterned paper, it’s time to put your newfound knowledge into action! Gather your supplies, let your creativity flow, and start creating beautiful cards that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t forget to share your stunning creations with us on social media using the hashtag #FloweringZinnias. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy crafting!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF

Purchase the Starter Kit and join Stampin’ Up! through me and you’ll instantly become a member of my Eager Stampers Paper Crafting Community and the Art With Heart Meeting Lounge. The Art With Heart meeting lounge is a large, well established and active nationwide group of stamping enthusiasts who share support, kindness and their passion for paper crafting everyday! You’ll fit right in to my positive and pressure-free virtual crafting environment!

Enjoy these favourite five benefits of joining Stampin’ Up!

  1. Everyday discount. 20 – 25% discount off every purchase.
  2. Get together. We love to get together and have virtual and in-person opportunities to create.
  3. Fun and friendship.
  4. Support and inspiration.
  5. Risk free. Joining for the discount? No worries. There’s no obligation to purchase anything else beyond the starter kit. If you don’t have $468 in personal or outside sales by the end of the first full quarter (plus a “catch-up” month) you can simply drop and be a customer.

Join between April 2nd – 30th, 2024 and receive a pack of 8 of the new 2024 – 2025 catalogues, choose any preorder items in your starter kit, plus get demonstrator discounts on all the items that are already reduced. It’s a great time to join!

Join Our Mailing List for More Beautiful and Unique Card Making Tutorials!

Don’t miss out on creating stunning keepsake cards that will leave your loved ones in awe! Sign up for our mailing list to receive exclusive access to more tutorials like this Quick and Easy Flowering Zinnias card. Let’s embark on a creative journey together and make heartfelt cards that will be cherished forever!

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Simply Zinnias Stamp Set Purchase HERE
More floral card ideas!

Happy Crafting,

Amie x

Art With Heart, Beyond The Basics, Christmas Crafts ·

Create a Beautiful Christmas Card Stamped with a Poinsettia Wreath

Do you think of Christmas when you see a poinsettia?

Are you ready to spread some festive cheer and make this holiday season truly special? We have something magical in store for you today! Let’s talk about the timeless tradition of sending heartfelt Christmas cards and how they can help you connect with your loved ones like never before.

In this fast-paced digital age, there’s something truly extraordinary about receiving a physical card in the mail, especially during the holiday season. It’s a tangible reminder that someone cares, that they took the time to choose a card, write a heartfelt message, and send it with love.

The Symbolism of the Poinsettia Wreath

Poinsettias have become synonymous with Christmas, and for a good reason. With their stunning red and green foliage, these dazzling plants effortlessly capture the essence of the holiday season. They have become an integral part of Christmas traditions worldwide, symbolizing joy, love, and the spirit of giving. Their vibrant red petals are often associated with the unconditional love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. Additionally, the deep green leaves of poinsettias represent life and renewal, mirroring the evergreen trees that adorn our homes during this time of celebration.

The circular shape of a wreath represents the eternal nature of life. Just as the seasons come and go, the circle reminds us that life is a continuous journey, filled with new beginnings and cherished memories. It serves as a gentle reminder to embrace unity and togetherness, bringing people closer during this festive time.

As we hang wreaths on our doors and walls, we not only add a touch of elegance to our surroundings but also invite a sense of harmony and welcoming energy into our homes. They serve as a visual reminder of the love and warmth shared amongst family and friends during the Christmas season.

Step-by-step tutorial: Creating a poinsettia wreath greeting card

What you need:

Card Recipe

  1. Score the 10.5 cm x 29.7 cm Basic White cardstock at 14.8 cm. Fold in half and burnish with a Bone Folder.
  2. First, cut a piece of Basic Gray cardstock 9.5 cm x 13.8 cm.
  3. Then, cut a piece of Basic white cardstock 9 cm x 13.3 cm and punch a 2″ circle. Temporarily adhere the punched circle to the centre of the Basic white cardstock layer.
  4. Ink up the poinsettia image in Calypso Coral and stamp over the circle and onto the cardstock layer.
  5. Stamp again without reinking beside the first poinsettia.
  6. Reink the stamp and continue the two generation stamping around the circle until you get back to the first poinsettia.
  7. On another clear block, drop some Basic Gray ink. Pick up the ink with a water painter and use the splatter technique to splatter Basic Gray over the Basic white layer and circle. See this post for more spatter technique tips.
  8. Stamp the sentiment in Basic Gray onto the 2″ circle.
  9. Carefully remove the punched circle and adhere to the 2-3/8″ punched silver foil circle. Adhere dimensionals to the back of this.
  10. Tussle some silver Simply Elegant Trim and adhere behind the sentiment circle.
  11. Adhere several Rhinestone Basic Jewels randomly on the card front.

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So let’s embrace the magic of the holiday season and make a difference in the lives of those we care about. Let’s spread joy, love, and connection through the simple act of sending heartfelt Christmas cards. It’s time to dust off your pen, unleash your creativity, and make this holiday season one to remember.

Remember, every card you send is an opportunity to brighten someone’s day, touch their heart, and create lasting memories. Start today, and let the magic unfold!

Wishing you the merriest of holidays and a new year filled with love and happiness.

Now, please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the creative talent of Andrea Sargent.

If you come across a broken link or have come from a different entry point, a full list of participants can be viewed on Sharon’s blog.

Art With Heart, Card Making Basics, Thinking of You & Get Well Crafts ·

Easy Greeting Card That Pops with the Enchanted Butterfly Stamp Set

In today’s post, where we will create an easy greeting card with the Enchanted Butterfly stamp set. Welcome to our blog, we’re excited to introduce you to the mesmerizing combination of the Cajun Craze ink pad and the Enchanted Butterfly stamp set. Get ready to embark on a creative journey and discover how these two elements can add a touch of magic to your handmade greeting cards.

Welcome to the Art With Heart Cajun Craze Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favorite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Kate Morgan’s blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this beautiful friendship card. Click here to see past Cajun Craze inspiration.

Unleash the vibrancy of Cajun Craze

The Cajun Craze colour is from Stampin’ Ups!® Regal colour family. It is a rich, earthy tone, perfect for creating beautiful backgrounds, adding depth and enhancing the impact of elements on your cards.

Introducing the Enchanted Butterfly stamp set

This Reversibles stamp set is so versatile! You can add depth and texture to all your crafts by using each side of the stamp. The set also comes with leafy images that will bring your backgrounds to life. Create nature scenes or use the leaf images to make borders and backgrounds. You can easily layer any of the leafy or quatrefoil images to make symmetrical patterns. Add any greeting from your favourite sentiment stamp set to celebrate every occasion.

161279 – Enchanted Butterfly

Here’s your tutorial to create a captivating Enchanted Butterfly greeting card.

What you need

Enchanted Butterfly Card Recipe

  1. Score the 10.5 cm x 29.7 cm Crumb Cake cardstock at 14.8 cm. Fold in half and burnish with a Bone Folder.
  2. Emboss the front of the card base with the Basic 3D embossing folder.
  3. Die cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Countryside Corners die.
  4. On scrap Very Vanilla cardstock stamp two butterflies in Cajun Craze, three in Calypso Coral and three in Petal Pink.
  5. Fussy cut the stamped butterflies and place on the Countryside Corner die. When you are happy with the placement of the butterflies, adhere.
  6. Add several Brushed Brass Butterflies to the label.
  7. Adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals to the rear of the label and over-hanging butterfly wings. Secure to the card front.
  8. On a scrap piece of Cajun Craze stamp your sentiment in Versamark, sprinkle white embossing powder over and heat set. Adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the label.
  9. Tie a bow with Crumb Cake bakers twine. Adhere with a glue dot to the card base and place the sentiment label on top.

It’s considered good luck when a butterfly crosses your path, so send a butterfly to a loved one today!

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More Cajun Craze Inspiration

The Art With Heart Team is showcasing a gallery of stunning card designs, tips and tricks using this beautiful ink. Next up to inspire you to create your own unique designs is Christina Barnes.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Remember, at Eager To Stamp, we are here to support you every step of the way. Visit our website for more card-making tutorials, papercraft classes, and a wide range of supplies and tools to fuel your creative journey. Happy crafting!

Art With Heart, Beyond The Basics, Crafts For The Boys, Fancy Fold Friday, One Sheet Wonder Cards, Technique & Tutorial Tuesday ·

Unleash Your Creativity: A Stunning Father’s Day Card

Exciting News: Father’s Day is just around the corner and I have a stunning Father’s Day card tutorial just for you!

It’s time to show our appreciation for those amazing men who have made a profound impact on our lives. And what better way to do it than through the power of personal connections and the joy of giving handmade greeting cards?

Now, imagine the look on your dad’s face when he receives a heartfelt, handmade greeting card from you. The joy in his eyes as he reads your thoughtful words and feels the love you’ve poured into every stroke of the pen. It’s a priceless moment that goes beyond material gifts and truly touches the heart.

Welcome to the Art With Heart Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favorite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Christine Blain’s blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this stunning Father’s Day card. Click here for more Father’s Day card inspiration.

Getting Crafty With Blueberry Bushel Ink

The Blueberry Bushel colour is from Stampin’ Ups!® Regal colour family, a returning colour favourite during the Stampin’ Up! colour refresh. It is a vibrant, eye-catching shade of blue and is becoming a firm favourite of mine! In today’s card I have used Blueberry Bushel cardstock and stamped the sentiment with it.

Design Ideas for Father’s Day Cards

There are quite a few different options in the 2023 – 2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue for making cards for the special men in our lives. From the nature loving guy to the gamer, and everything else in between.

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Creating a Father’s Day Card

What you need:

Father’s Day Fun Fold Card Recipe

  1. Begin with a 30 cm x 30 cm piece of patterned paper. TIP: a pattern without direction works best.
  2. Score the sheet at 5 cm, 10 cm, 20 cm & 25 cm.
  3. Cut the whole sheet in half (15 cm), perpendicular to the score lines.
  4. Put one aside to make another card later.
  5. Mark on both short sides with a pencil at 3.8 cm. Line this mark up in the trimmer with the SECOND score line on both sides (10 cm and 20 cm) and slice off two triangles.
  6. Adhere a 14.5 cm x 9.5 cm piece of Blueberry Bushel to the middle inside of the patterned paper.
  7. Stamp a 14 cm x 9 cm piece of Basic White cardstock at the top with a Father’s Day sentiment in Blueberry Bushel and a fish image at the bottom. Adhere to the Blueberry Bushel cardstock layer.
  8. Fold your triangle pieces along the score line, fit over the front folding card opening on one side and adhere. Repeat on the other side.

Sliding closure

  1. Punch 4 Basic White circles. Score two down the middle. Fold each one in half.
  2. Using a full circle, adhere one of the folded circles to one side of the circle. Repeat with the other folded circle on the other side.
  3. Adhere the final circle to the top, sandwiching the pieces together.
  4. Decorate the slider with alphabet letters and an image from the Gone Fishing stamp set.
  5. Carefully insert one side of the card front sides into the middle of the circle slider. Repeat on the other side. The card front is now ‘locked’ closed and the slider will need to be moved up or down to be removed and the card can be opened.

This Father’s Day, let’s celebrate the incredible dads in our lives by connecting on a deeper level and showing them how much they mean to us. Let’s embrace the joy of giving handmade greeting cards and make this occasion truly unforgettable. Together, let’s make this Father’s Day a celebration of love, creativity, and heartfelt connections that will be treasured forever.

Thank you for stopping by today. I am excited to explore ways you can save time and organise your card making supplies so that busy card makers like you can make more cards, more often. To sum up, that’s what it means to be ‘eager to stamp’. We are thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to see what amazing things you will create.

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The Art With Heart Team is showcasing a gallery of stunning card designs, tips and tricks using this beautiful ink. Next up to inspire you to create your own unique designs is Rosa Leyden.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Art With Heart, Birthday Crafts, Card Making Basics ·

Discover the Vibrant Beauty of Blackberry Bliss Ink

Welcome to our blog post on the mesmerizing Blackberry Bliss Ink! In this tutorial, we will explore the vibrant beauty and versatility of this stunning ink color. Whether you’re a seasoned card maker or a beginner, this tutorial will inspire you to create unique and heartfelt greeting cards that are sure to make a lasting impression.

Welcome to the Art With Heart Blackberry Bliss Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favorite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Di Furniss blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this beautiful birthday card. Click here to see another beautiful Blackberry Bliss card using a different colour combination.

Handmade Papercraft - Showcase your creativity with Blackberry Bliss Ink

Getting to know Blackberry Bliss ink

The Blackberry Bliss colour is from Stampin’ Ups!® Neutral colour family, having recently moved from the Regals collection during the Stampin’ Up! colour refresh. For some this came as a surprise due to its deep, rich colour, but I can see how being a neutral makes sense because of its ability to add depth and dimension to your card.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an eye-catching birthday card that is too special to throw away.

What You Need

  • Stamps/Bundles: Sentimental Park, Petal Park
  • Inks: Blackberry Bliss ink pad & refill, Old Olive ink pad
  • Paper: Basic White
  • Other: Water painters, multipurpose glue, Stampin’ dimensionals
Product List
Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set
$41.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$8.75
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
$14.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$9.75
Paper Snips
$19.25
Water Painters
$23.00
Create Stunning Greeting Cards with Blackberry Bliss Ink

Creating a beautiful background

Add a drop of Blackberry Bliss ink to an acrylic stamping block. Pick up some of the ink with a water painter and then tap a splatter background onto the thick Basic White card base.

Stamp leaves in Old Olive ink across the top middle section and again along the bottom middle section.

Stamp the large leaf image in Old Olive onto scrap Basic White card stock.

Adhere a piece of Basic White card stock that has torn edges for added interest.

Stamping and Embellishing with Blackberry Bliss

Stamp the flower cluster outline in Blackberry Bliss in the space of the large leaf image. Using second generation stamping, stamp the petals. Repeat to create a couple of extra flowers to adhere for dimension.

Fussy cut the leaf and flower images.

Sentiments and finishing touches

Stamp Happy Birthday in Blackberry Bliss on the torn paper strip.

Adhere the fussy cut leaf and flower image with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card front.

Fill some of the white space with more flowers using multipurpose glue.

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Inspiration and Ideas

The Art With Heart Team is showcasing a gallery of stunning card designs, tips and tricks using this beautiful ink. Next up to inspire you to create your own unique designs is Christina Barnes.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Blackberry Bliss Ink is a colour that truly captivates the senses. Its deep, rich tones can transform any card into a work of art. By following this tutorial, you’ll unlock the endless possibilities of this vibrant ink and create greeting cards that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones. So, grab your supplies, unleash your creativity, and let the beauty of Blackberry Bliss Ink inspire your next papercraft masterpiece!

Remember to have fun and enjoy the process of creating with this captivating ink colour. Happy card making!

Card Making Tutorial - Enhance your designs with Blackberry Bliss Ink

Art With Heart, Beyond The Basics, Love Crafts, Technique & Tutorial Tuesday, Thinking of You & Get Well Crafts ·

Beautiful Alcohol Marker Background for Handmade Cards

Today’s card features an stripy alcohol marker background and inset die cuts to create this cute handmade wedding card.

I have made a few cards using inset die cards but it looks like I never got around to blogging them! To rectify this omission the inset die technique would look amazing using the wave dies, so I’ve put it on my list of Must Make!

In tonight’s Colour Creations Blog Hop you’ll find 10+ simple and creative card ideas using Berry Burst. Certainly everything you need to inspire your next crafting session!

Welcome to the Art With Heart Lemon Lolly Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favorite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Andrea Sargent blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this beautiful alcohol marker striped background wedding card.

Alcohol marker background for a cute handmade wedding card

The Berry Burst colour is from Stampin’ Ups!® Bright colour family is our focus and I have gone with the die inset cardmaking technique.

This gorgeous technique is when you die cut images from the background paper, mount the die cut with dimensionals and then adhere back into the inset. The effect is delightful!

How gorgeous are the scattered flowers over the background?

What You Need

  • Stamps/Bundles: Sentimental Park
  • Inks: Berry Burst Stampin’ Blend and ink pad, Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend, Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend, Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blend
  • Paper: Basic White
  • Other: Give It A Whirl, Sentimental Park, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine, Stampin’ dimensionals, multipurpose glue
Alcohol marker background and die cut inset technique

Alcohol Marker Striped Background Card Recipe

  1. Begin with a Thick Basic White card base (29.5 cm x 10.5 cm).
  2. Cut a piece of Basic White 14.3 cm x 10 cm.
  3. Using Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers, alternate colours to create stripes across the Basic White layer.
  4. Position the Give It A Whirl love heart in the centre of the striped background piece and die cut. Repeat two more times, top and bottom.
  5. Adhere the striped background piece to the card base.
  6. Mount the top heart with dimensionals and adhere back into the inset. Repeat with the bottom heart die cut.
  7. Stamp the sentiment inside the middle heart inset.
  8. Using the Sentimental Park dies cut several different sized flowers from Basic White cardstock.
  9. Adhere randomly over the striped background.
  10. Adhere the leftover heart and a couple of flowers to the inside of the card.

Inside the card…

Cute handmade wedding card
Product List
Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Sentimental Park Dies
$60.00
Give It A Whirl Dies
$68.00
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
$14.25
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$9.75
Stampin' Dimensionals
$7.50

In short, a great card for a wedding or to express your love!

Thank you for stopping by today. I am excited to explore ways you can save time and organise your card making supplies so that busy card makers like you can make more cards, more often. To sum up, that’s what it means to be ‘eager to stamp’.

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Similarly the very talented Christina Barnes has been busy making the next creative idea with Berry Burst for the Blog Hop. In short, click on the link below to check it out.

Moreover, if the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Alcohol marker background for a cute handmade wedding card

Beyond The Basics, Love Crafts, Special Occasion Cards, Technique & Tutorial Tuesday ·

Elegant Card Idea with Good Feelings

Today’s elegant card idea with Good Feelings stamp set card is a tutorial to make a wedding card. A similar simple card that could be used for a wedding was posted here.

In tonight’s Basic Gray Colour Creations Blog Hop you’ll find 10+ simple and creative card ideas. Certainly everything you need to inspire your next crafting session!

Welcome to the Art With Heart Basic Gray Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favourite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Andrea Sargent’s blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Basic Gray Colour Creations Blog Hop with this wedding card.

Elegant card idea with good feelings

Basic Gray is in Stampin’ Ups!® Neutral colour family and is our focus for today’s hop.

This elegant card idea with good feelings is a simple layered card, using a background stamped cardstock layer, textured layers from embossing folders and torn vellum, some hearts and tussled silver elegant trim for a bit of bling.

Elegant card idea with good feelings

What You Need

  • Stamps/Bundles: Good Feelings, Sentimental Park
  • Inks: Basic Gray, Versamark
  • Paper: Basic Gray card stock, Basic White card stock, Vellum
  • Other: Give It A Whirl dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Stripes and Splatters 3D embossing folders, Silver Elegant Trim, clear embossing powder, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Elegant Card Idea with Good Feelings Card Recipe

  1. Begin with a Basic White card base (29.5 cm x 10.5 cm).
  2. Cut a piece of Basic Gray card stock 10 cm x 14.3 cm.
  3. Stamp “Love” sentiment from Sentimental Park stamp set randomly onto the Basic Gray card stock in co-ordinating ink.
  4. Adhere to card base.
  5. Tear a 6 cm x 14.3 cm piece of vellum along both long edges. Adhere to bottom of Basic Gray card stock layer.
  6. Adhere a 4 cm x 14.3 cm strip of Basic Gray to the centre of the vellum.
  7. Emboss a 3.5 cm x 14.3 cm strip of Basic White with the Stripe embossing folder and adhere to the Basic Gray layer.
  8. Die cut a large circle from the Stylish Shapes dies and stamp the Good Feelings sentiment in Basic Gray. Using Versamark restamp the sentiment over the Basic Gray stamping, apply clear embossing powder to the sentiment and set with a heat tool.
  9. Die cut two each of the large and medium hearts from the the Give It A Whirl dies. Die cut three of the smallest hearts.
  10. Tussle a 30 cm piece of Silver Elegant trim and adhere to the underside of the circle. Apply Stampin’ Dimensionals to the circle and adhere to the card base.
  11. Adhere hearts to the circle and apply Stampin’ Demensionals to the edges that are off the circle.
  12. Adhere 10 cm x 14.3 cm Basic White card stock to the inside of the card and a couple of extra die cut hearts.
Product List
Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders
$19.25
Give It A Whirl Dies
$68.00
White Vellum A4 Card Stock
$17.50
Basic Gray A4 Card Stock
$17.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
$14.25
Simply Elegant Trim
$13.25
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Versamark Pad
$16.75
Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder
$10.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$9.75
Stampin' Dimensionals
$7.50

Thank you for stopping by today. I am excited to explore ways you can save time and organise your card making supplies so that busy card makers like you can make more cards, more often. That’s what it means to be ‘eager to stamp’!

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Now onto more creative inspiration from fellow Art With Heart Team Member Christina Barnes! Click on the link below.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Pin Elegant Card Idea with Good Feelings stamp set

Art With Heart, Beyond The Basics, Technique & Tutorial Tuesday, Thinking of You & Get Well Crafts ·

Simple Balmy Blue Wow Card: Just Use Layers

Today’s card features the Countryside Inn patterned paper and the Petal Park stamp set to create this gorgeous Balmy Blue friendship card. A similar simple card that uses layers to add some WOW was posted here.

In tonight’s Colour Creations Blog Hop you’ll find 10+ simple and creative card ideas. Certainly everything you need to inspire your next crafting session!

Welcome to the Art With Heart Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favourite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Tina Gillespie’s blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this friendship card.

The Balmy Blue colour is in Stampin’ Ups!® Subtles colour family and is our focus for today’s hop.

I have gone with a simple card, using a cardstock layer overlapped by the Countryside Inn patterned paper, a label, ribbon and a few layers of leaves and punched flowers.

What You Need

  • Stamps/Bundles: Petal Park, Sentimental Park, Night of Navy card stock
  • Inks: Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Versamark
  • Paper: Basic White card stock, Balmy Blue card stock, Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper
  • Other: Gorgeously Made dies, Petal Park Builder punch, 2-3/8″ (6 cm) circle punch, Bough punch, Balmy Blue and white ribbon, white embossing powder

Balmy Blue Friendship Card Recipe

  1. Begin with a Basic White card base (29.5 cm x 10.5 cm).
  2. Cut a piece of Balmy Blue card stock and Countryside Inn patterned paper 8.5 cm x 12.8 cm.
  3. Adhere to card base, slightly overlapping each other.
  4. Stamp Petal Park flowers in Balmy Blue twice and punch out.
  5. Stamp the large leaf image and the smaller cluster of leaves in Old Olive. Colour with Old Olive watercolour pencil and fussy cut.
  6. Punch the Bough image twice from Night of Navy.
  7. Create a banner label from a 7 cm x 2 cm piece of Night Of Navy card stock. Stamp with sentiment in Versamark, sprinkle white embossing powder over and use heat tool to set.
  8. Cut perforated edge in Balmy Blue from the Gorgeously Made dies.
  9. Layer the flowers, leaves and label over the circle and adhere to the front of the card.
  10. Unpick the Balmy Blue ribbon from the white ribbon, tie into a bow and adhere to card front.
  11. Adhere remaining flowers and leaves to the inside of the card.
Product List
Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$21.75
Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set
$41.00
Petal Park Builder Punch
$39.00
Bough Punch
$39.00
Gorgeously Made Dies
$56.00
2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch
$39.00
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
$14.25
White Stampin' Emboss Powder
$10.50
Versamark Pad
$16.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$9.75
Balmy Blue & White 3/8" Double Stitched Ribbon
$12.25

Thank you for stopping by today. I am excited to explore ways you can save time and organise your card making supplies so that busy card makers like you can make more cards, more often. That’s what it means to be ‘eager to stamp’!

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Now onto more creative inspiration from fellow Art With Heart Team Member Rachel Palmieri! Click on the link below.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Art With Heart, Beyond The Basics, Crafts For The Boys, Fancy Fold Friday, Special Occasion Cards, Technique & Tutorial Tuesday, WOW Cards ·

How To Make Gone Fishing Fun Fold

Today’s card features a Gone Fishing fun fold using the Gone Fishing stamp set and coordinating patterned paper ‘Let’s Go Fishing’. Pecan Pie is a new Stampin’ Up! Core colour and today’s post is the final showcase of the new core colours.

In tonight’s Colour Creations Blog Hop you’ll find 10+ simple and creative card ideas using Lemon Lolly. Certainly everything you need to inspire your next crafting session!

Did you see the other new Stampin’ Up! Core colour that were added in 2023’s colour refresh? Click on the links to see Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath and Lemon Lolly.

Welcome to the Art With Heart Pecan Pie Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favorite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Kate Morgan’s blog, my wonderful upline!

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this Gone Fishing Fun Fold card.

The Pecan Pie colour is a new addition to Stampin’ Ups!® Neutrals colour family and is our focus for today’s hop.

I have gone with a fun fold card that opens to reveal another card on the inside. The ‘Let’s Go Fishing’ patterned paper adds interest in the background, whilst a pop of blue ties the card together.

What You Need

  • Stamps/Bundles: Gone Fishing
  • Inks: Old Olive, Grey Granite
  • Paper: Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Let’s Go Fishing patterned paper, Basic White card stock
  • Other: Nested Essentials dies, Twisted Rope 3D embossing folder, Bakers Twine

Gone Fishing Fun Fold Card Recipe

  1. Begin with a Pecan Pie card base (16 cm x 14.8 cm) and score at 10.5 cm to make a half fold card.
  2. Cut a piece of Pecan Pie (5 cm x 14.3 cm) and emboss with the Twisted Rope embossing folder.
  3. Cut a two pieces of Let’s Go Fishing patterned paper (5 cm x 14.3 cm).
  4. Adhere the embossed Pecan Pie to the small front opening.
  5. Adhere the patterned paper to the back of this card opening and on the inside back of the card base.
  6. Cut a piece of Basic White 20 cm x 13.8 cm. Score in half.
  7. Cut two pieces of Basic White 11.3 cm x 7.5 cm and two pieces of Misty Moonlight 11.8 cm x 8 cm.
  8. From Old Olive card stock cut two different sizes from the Nested Essential label dies.
  9. Stamp the Happy Father’s Day sentiment with Grey Granite on the Basic White card base, ensuring it opens from the right (opposite to normal).
  10. On one piece of Basic White card stock stamp four fly images in Grey Granite and splatter Grey Granite ink over the card stock. Put aside to dry.
  11. On the other piece of Basic White card stock stamp a fish image. Adhere both stamped Basic White card stock to the Misty Moonlight card stock
  12. On the Old Olive labels stamp the sentiments.
  13. Adhere the fish image layer to the Basic White card base, ensuring it opens from the right (opposite to normal). Adhere this card base to the inside back of the Pecan Pie card base. Complete the inner card by adhering the smaller Old Olive label, ensuring it doesn’t go past the Misty Moonlight layer.
  14. Line up the fly stamped layer with the fish stamped layer and adhere to the front card opening.
  15. Tussle a 30 cm length of Bakers Twine and adhere to the back of the larger Old Olive label, then adhere to the card front.
Product List
Gone Fishing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$37.00
Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$8.75
Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Old Olive A4 Card Stock
$17.50
Let's Go Fishing 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$21.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Nested Essentials Dies
$60.00
Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder
$17.50
Water Painters
$23.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
$19.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$9.75

Thank you for stopping by today. I am excited to explore ways you can save time and organise your card making supplies so that busy card makers like you can make more cards, more often. That’s what it means to be ‘eager to stamp’!

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Now onto more creative inspiration from fellow Art With Heart Team Member Sharon Davern! Click on the link below.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Art With Heart, Beyond The Basics, Thinking of You & Get Well Crafts ·

Stunning Results With Gorgeously Made And Lemon Lolly

Today’s card features the Gorgeously Made stamp set and the new Stampin’ Up! Care colour Lemon Lolly to create this gorgeous thinking of you card.

Did you see the other new Stampin’ Up! Core colour that was added in 2023’s colour refresh? So far we have featured Azure Afternoon and Bubble Bath.

In tonight’s Colour Creations Blog Hop you’ll find 10+ simple and creative card ideas using Lemon Lolly. Certainly everything you need to inspire your next crafting session!

Welcome to the Art With Heart Lemon Lolly Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our hop features some of your favorite Art With Heart Team Members sharing projects made with Stampin’ Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow creative Christina Barnes blog.

I am joining in with the Art With Heart Team’s Colour Creations Blog Hop with this Gorgeously Made Lemon Lolly thinking of you card.

The Lemon Lolly colour is a new addition to Stampin’ Ups!® Subtles colour family and is our focus for today’s hop.

I have gone with a simple card, stamping the card base with the background stamp, a few layers of patterned paper and die cut flowers.

What You Need

  • Stamps/Bundles: Gorgeously Made bundle, Sentimental Park
  • Inks: Lemon Lolly
  • Paper: Lemon Lolly, Pretty Peacock, Bright & Beautiful patterned paper, Basic White card stock
  • Other: Brushed Brass Butterfly embellishments, Bakers Twine

Gorgeously Made Card Recipe

  1. Begin with a Lemon Lolly card base (29.5 cm x 10.5 cm). Stamp the background writing stamp randomly over the card base.
  2. Cut a piece of Basic White 7.5 cm x 14.8 cm.
  3. Using Lemon Lolly reinker place one drop of ink onto a clear stamp block. Add a few drops of water to the ink and mix using a water painter.
  4. Load up the water painter with ink and tap over the Basic White to achieve a dappled background.
  5. Die cut from Pretty Peacock card stock two notebook edge pieces.
  6. Adhere to the back of the Basic White card stock.
  7. Cut a piece of patterned paper 7.5 cm x 3 cm and adhere across the middle of the Basic White card stock.
  8. Stamp three of the Gorgeously Made leaf images onto Basic White card stock and fussy cut. Tie the stems with a piece of Baker’s Twine.
  9. Stamp the sentiment Just For on the top left of the patterned paper, following the edge. Then stamp You at the bottom left following the edge of the paper.
  10. Using a glue dot and some multi-purpose glue adhere the flowers to the card front.
  11. Randomly adhere the Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card front.
Product List
Gorgeously Made Cling Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Lemon Lolly A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$21.75
Gorgeously Made Dies
$56.00
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$8.75
Water Painters
$23.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
$19.25
Brushed Brass Butterflies
$17.50
Paper Snips
$19.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$9.75

Thank you for stopping by today. I am excited to explore ways you can save time and organise your card making supplies so that busy card makers like you can make more cards, more often. That’s what it means to be ‘eager to stamp’!

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Now onto more creative inspiration from fellow Art With Heart Team Member Sharon Davern! Click on the link below.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.

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