Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Timeless Arrangements Love You Card & Blog Hop

Welcome to our blog hop from the border town of Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada! I'm just across the river from Calais, Maine, USA. Both communities are part of the traditional territory and current home of the Passamaquoddy, and I'm grateful that they share this beautiful place with us.

Today we're hopping across the Stampin' Up!® world, through Canada, USA, and Australia. You'll see cards made by talented creators from the Inspirations in Ink group. I'm honoured to be part of this lovely community!

Please be sure to check out the Blog Hop Links near the end of this post, to see all the other cards.

This month, we're featuring the Timeless Arrangements Bundle in both our blog hop and monthly tutorial bundle (available June 1st). With its many sentiments and easy-to-assemble die cuts, Timeless Arrangements is sure to be a valuable addition to any stash!

I'll include a clickable photo supply list at the end of this post. 

Here's a look at the bundle:


For my card, I decided to use the Zoo Crew DSP as a background, then layer on some Timeless Arrangements die cuts. My colour scheme is simple: Basic Black, Real Red, and Basic White.


To make this card, I started by using the Timeless Arrangment Dies to cut two labels of the same size in Basic White and Basic Black Cardstocks. Then I stamped the sentiment from the Bundle in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and adhered the labels to each other, overlapping them slightly.

On a scrap of Basic White Cardstock, I also stamped the flower image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I coloured the flower and leaves with Real Red and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends™. Then I used the Timeless Arrangements Dies to cut them out.

In addition, I cut out the three hearts from Real Red Cardstock, using Share a Milkshake Dies. Here are the dies in that set:


Next, I adhered a 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Real Red Cardstock panel to a 3 3/4" x 5" Basic White Cardstock panel. I then added a 3" x 4 1/4" piece of the super-cute Zoo Crew DSP, adhering it to reveal the black & white dot pattern side. This paper is great for children's occasions - but also fantastic for use as an abstract black-and-white paper.


I then added all the adhered panels to a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Basic Black Cardstock card base using Stampin' Dimensionals™. Inside the card, I adhered a 3 3/4" x 5" Basic White Cardstock panel.

On the front, I layered on the labels, hearts, and flowers, popping some up with Stampin' Dimensionals™. I added a Real Red bow made from the Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon Combo Pack, securing with a Mini Glue Dot™.

Friends, I hope you enjoyed my project! Please check out the other cards and also my Special Offers, below.

Blog Hop Links

Christy Gridley – USA


Deirdre Croal – USA


Julie Golding-Page – Canada


Karen Beck - Canada


Theresa McEntee – USA


Robbie Rubala - USA


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Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Sweet Citrus Lime Card & Demo

Friends, we're just back from a fabulous 29th anniversary trip! We spent the weekend in New Hampshire's White Mountains, doing a bit of hiking, taking the cog railway to the summit of Mount Washington, and enjoying the resort town of North Conway. 

On Sunday, we visited a huge craft & artisan fair in North Conway. It was 30 C / 86 F, with full sun, and humid. Fortunately, one of the vendors was making fresh limeade. So incredibly refreshing! 

And so today's card is inspired by my experience of an early summer day and delicious limeade. 

I chose a summery palette of Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, and Pretty Peacock. Featured on the card are the Sweet Citrus Stamp Set and Dies. (The dies are called Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, as they come with the folder also.)

I'll include a clickable photo supply list at the end of this post.


Click here to see my demo

To make this card, I started by stamping the outlines of the limes onto Basic White Cardstock, using Granny Apple Green Ink and the Sweet Citrus Stamp Set. Then I stamped the interior portions of the limes in Lemon Lime Twist. (Hint: make sure that all 3 lime interiors are inside the lines of the Granny Apple Green outlines before lowering your stamp.) 

Onto a 3/4" x 4" scrap of Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, I stamped the sentiment in Melon Mambo Ink. I also cut both ends of the sentiment at an angle.

Here's a look at the Sweet Citrus Stamp Set, accompanying dies, and embossing folder. (Please note: The embossing folder requires the standard-sized Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.)

Next, I did my die cutting. I first cut the cardstock that the limes were stamped on, so that it would fit in my Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Then I cut out the limes with the Sweet Citrus dies. I also used Tailor Made Tags Dies to cut the largest tag (the one from either set will work) out of Basic White Cardstock.

To assemble the card, I started with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Pretty Peacock Cardstock card base, adhering a 3 3/4" x 5" Basic White Cardstock panel inside. Then, placing them at different angles, I layered on a 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" Lemon Lime Twist panel, a 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" Melon Mambo panel, and a 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" Masterfully Made DSP panel.

The Masterfully Made DSP, along with several others, will be 15% off starting June 1st, in the DSP sale. Just in time for summer, hooray! If past experience holds true, there may be some sell-outs, so get your order in early! Here's the beautiful Masterfully Made DSP:


To create my Melon Mambo ribbon, I used the brush tip of my Melon Mambo (Dark) Stampin' Blends™ marker to colour a 6" length of White Glittered Organdy Ribbon. Tip: Place several layers of paper or a cardboard base under it, as alcohol markers readily bleed through paper. I set it aside to dry for a few minutes.

I fed the ribbon through the hole in the tag and tied a bow across the ribbon with White Twine from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack. Then I used my Paper Snips scissors to trim the twine and ribbon.

To finish the card, I layered on my tag, limes, and sentiment, popping up items as desired with Stampin' Dimensionals™. Then I embellished with Melon Mambo dots from the Glossy Dots Assortment. Its colours are perfect for summer:

Thanks for stopping by, friends! If you have questions about this project or any Stampin' Up!® products, I'm here to help.

Please check out my Special Offers below, and have a wonderfully crafty day!

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Monday, 29 May 2023

This or That - Something Fancy Cards

Friends, it's time for some interactive fun with another This or That!

Both cards today feature the Something Fancy Stamp Set and Dies. I'll include a clickable photo supply list at the end of this post.

Which card do you prefer and why?

This -


Or That?


Find instructions for the green card ("This") here.

To make second card - "That" - I first used the Something Fancy Dies to cut a label for the chosen sentiment from Basic White Cardstock. I also cut a larger label as background from Wild Wheat Cardstock. 

The only stamping I did was the sentiment in Moody Mauve Ink, using the Something Fancy Stamp Set. I then adhered the stamped label to the Wild Wheat label.

Wild Wheat and Moody Mauve are two of the five brand new In Colors™ released earlier this month. Here's the group of five:  


Next, I adhered to a 3 1/2" x 4" piece of Bubble Bath Cardstock a 3" x 4" piece of Fresh as a Daisy DSP. I love this new DSP, with its cheerful floral prints.



I added the papers to a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of Moody Mauve Cardstock. Then I secured the panel to a 4 1/4" x 11" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

To finish the card, I attached the label with Stampin' Dimensionals™. I tied a bow in Copper Clay Textured Ribbon and attached it to the card with a Mini Glue Dot™. Then I embellished with 2023-2025 In Color™ Dots. The shiny Wild Wheat dots really pop!


Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you've found some stamping inspiration. Don't forget to check out my Special Offers below, and have a wonderfully crafty day!

🛍 Shop with me in May & receive FREE pieces to make this card!

Special Offers 



🌈 Sign up for a Colour Club

Collect ALL the new colours - without breaking the bank! 

Click here to sign up for Colour Club



Bookmark includes samples of ALL the new colours! 


No selling required. You don’t even have to buy anything else, ever! 

Join our happy crafting community that stretches across the country, from southern Alberta to northern Labrador - and get 20% off future purchases!

Click here to find out more


Receive FREE pre-cut paper pieces for a card as my thanks! (Canadian addresses only)


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Timeless Arrangements Love You Card & Blog Hop

Welcome to our blog hop from the border town of Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada! I'm just across the river from Calais, Maine, USA....