💜 Monochromatic Card with the Heirloom Boutique Bundle

Today I’m sharing a beautiful monochromatic card featuring the Heirloom Boutique Bundle and the stunning Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper.

Monochromatic cards are one of my favorite styles because they look elegant and put the focus on texture, layers, and subtle color variation—and this card does exactly that!

By combining embossing, blending, and soft shimmer, this design comes together in a simple but sophisticated way.

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✂️ Card Measurements

Here are all the measurements you’ll need to recreate this card:

• Thick Basic White (card base): 4 ¼" x 11", scored at 5 ½"

• Hydrangea Hue (embossed layer): 4" x 5 ¼"

  • Emboss with the Floral Spray Embossing Folder

• Hydrangea Hue layer: 2 ½" x 3 ¼"

• Basic White layer: 2 ¼" x 3"

• Bloom Boutique DSP: 3" x 3", cut diagonally

• Basic White (stamping layer): 2 ½" x 3"

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🧰 Supplies Used

• Heirloom Boutique Bundle

• Phrases and Frames Stamp Set

• Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper

• Floral Spray Embossing Folder

• Peaceful Pine Ink

• Hydrangea Hue Ink

• Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends

• Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends

• Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

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🎨 Let’s Talk Design

This card really highlights how impactful a single color palette can be. The Hydrangea Hue layers create a soft, cohesive base, while the embossed background adds depth and interest.

The diagonally cut designer paper brings in pattern without overwhelming the design, and the stamped focal image ties everything together beautifully.

To finish it off, I added a touch of sparkle with the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush—just enough to catch the light and elevate the entire card.

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🎥 Watch the Video Tutorial

For step-by-step instructions and to see exactly how this card comes together, be sure to watch my full video tutorial:

👉 Watch the video here and craft along with me!

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Create a Stunning Overlapping Gatefold Card with Perfectly Pears and Branching Out Dies

Looking for a unique and elegant card design? Today, we’re making an overlapping gatefold card with layers of Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Perfectly Pears bundle, and the Branching Out dies. This card opens in a fun way and gives plenty of space for decoration inside. Perfect for birthdays, thank yous, or just because!

Supplies Needed:

• Old Olive cardstock (card base)

• Mossy Meadow cardstock

• Basic Beige cardstock

• Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper

• Branching Out die set

• Pear stamps (single and double)

• Stampin’ Blends (Pecan Pie, Light & Dark Old Olive)

• Inks: Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, Pecan Pie, Basic Beige

• Stampin’ Dimensionals & glue dots

• Bone folder

• Adhesive

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Card Base

Cut Old Olive cardstock to 10¾" × 5½". Score 1⅝" and 3¼" from each end. Fold outside lines as mountains and inside lines as valleys. Use a bone folder for crisp folds.

2. Right Panel

Cut Mossy Meadow (3⅛" × 4⅜"), Basic Beige (3" × 4¼"), and Painterly Pears DSP (2¾" × 4"). Layer and then add adhesive on the right side, but not more that about ¾" of adhesive. Attach to the right flap leaving about a ¼" border on the right.

3. Left Panel

Cut Mossy Meadow (3⅛" × 5⅛"), Basic Beige (2¾" × 4¼"), Painterly Pears DSP (2¾" × 4¾"). Die-cut the Branching Out shape from Basic Beige. Layer and attach to left flap, only along the left ¾" edge so it tucks behind the right panel.

4. Stamp the Pears

On Basic Beige (3" × 5"), stamp the single pear, stem & leaves, and double pear. Color stems with Pecan Pie, leaves with Old Olive Blends. Two-step stamp the pears with Darling Duckling and sponge Timid Tiger around one edge. Die-cut the pieces.

5. Finish the Branching Out Label

Stamp “Hello Friend” in Mossy Meadow on the Branching Out die-cut. Add small dotted splatters with Basic Beige ink.

6. Assemble the Pears

Attach the stem to the single pear with a glue dot. Add dimensionals to the pears and leaves. Attach them to the Branching Out die.

7. Attach the Focal Point

Adhere the completed Branching Out die-cut to the center of the left panel.

8. Inside of the Card

Add Painterly Pears DSP (1½" × 5¼") to the right inside panel. Center Mossy Meadow (3" × 4¼") inside the card. On Basic Beige (2¾" × 4"), stamp three small flower outlines in the bottom right corner and color centers with Darling Duckling. Adhere on top.

9. Envelope

Stamp either the single or double pear on the bottom left corner. Finish with coloring and details as on the card front.

This overlapping gatefold card is a stunning and interactive way to showcase your stamping skills. Layering, die-cutting, and two-step stamping give it a professional finish that friends and family will love. Try changing up your colors or Designer Series Paper to make each card uniquely yours!

I have a Video for you so you can see how to put this card together.

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🌸 Thinking of You Card with Gallery Blooms & Beautiful Motif

Today we’re creating a soft and elegant Thinking of You card using the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs stamp sets. Paired with textured embossing, watercolor pencils, and soft color layers, this card is perfect for any occasion.

Supplies Used

• Stamp Sets: Gallery Blooms, Beautiful Motifs

• Embossing Folder: Exposed Brick 3D

• Dies: Textured Notes Dies

• Embellishments: Antique Pearls

• Cardstock:

  • Very Vanilla (8½" × 5½", scored at 4¼")

  • Basic Beige (4" × 5¼")

  • Blueberry Bushel (3" × 4½")

  • Very Vanilla (3" × 4½")

  • Calypso Coral (3½" × ¾")

• Ink & Coloring: Crumb Cake ink pad, Early Espresso ink pad, Old Olive & Calypso Coral watercolor pencils

• Other Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue, Wink of Stella or blender pen

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Emboss the Background

   • Ink the inside of the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink.

   • Place the Basic Beige cardstock (4" × 5¼") inside and run it through your machine.

   • Use the third largest rectangle die to cut out the center, leaving only the embossed frame.

2. Create the Blue Frame

   • Using Blueberry Bushel cardstock (3" × 4½"), cut with the third and fourth largest rectangle dies together.

   • This gives you a thin frame—set aside the center cut for another project.

3. Stamp & Color the Focal Image

   • On the Very Vanilla (3" × 4½"), stamp the largest flower image.

   • Color with Old Olive and Calypso Coral watercolor pencils.

   • Blend using a blender pen, water brush, or Wink of Stella for a soft watercolor look.

4. Assemble the Layers

   • Adhere the Blueberry Bushel frame to the stamped Very Vanilla piece with liquid glue.

   • Attach this panel to the Very Vanilla card base.

   • Add the embossed Basic Beige frame on top using Stampin’ Dimensionals for depth.

5. Add the Greeting

   • Stamp the sentiment on the Calypso Coral cardstock strip.

   • Die cut with the long skinny rectangle from the Textured Notes Dies (trim as shown in the video).

   • Adhere to the card front.

6. Finishing Touches

   • Scatter Antique Pearls across the card front for a soft, elegant accent.

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Inside & Envelope

• Stamp the inside sentiment with Early Espresso ink.

• Add the smallest floral stamp inside and color with watercolor pencils, blending with Wink of Stella.

• Stamp the same small flower on the envelope to tie the project together.

This creates a coordinated, elegant “Thinking of You” card with beautiful layers and soft texture.

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Mixed Florals - Heat embossing on designer paper

Hello my stamping friends. I am back today to share with you how you can heat emboss on designer paper and get a wow effect. This card is so simple, yet elegant using black and white with a pop of color (Lemon Lolly). I am not much of a yellow fan, but I love the soft color of Lemon Lolly. It is a great addition to our color families. The measurements are below, as well as the supplies and my video.

Measurements:

Basic Black 4¼ x 11 scored at 5½ for the card base

Lemon Lolly: 2 pieces at 4 x 5¼

Botanical Textures dsp: 3¾ x 5

Basic White: 3½ x 4¾

Black & Very Vanilla Check Ribbon: about 5½ inches and about 4 inches

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My Video will show you how simple this card is to make. I made one version as a sympathy card and the other as a birthday card. With the thinking of you sentiment, you could use this card for any occasion.

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Pop Out Panel Fun Fold

Hello my stamping friends. I am back today with inspiration I got from a swap card I received from Sarah Simon. This fun fold is a wow card that displays nicely and fits in a medium Stampin' Up! envelope. It will probably take extra postage as there are a few layers and folds. I have the measurements, supplies and a video for you below. Hope you enjoy.

Measurements:

Peach Pie: 8½ x 5½ scored at 2⅛, 4¼, 6⅜

Peach Pie: 8¼ x 1¾ scored at 2⅛, 3⅛, 5⅛, 6⅛

Peach Pie: 3¼ x 4¾ cut with the 3rd largest Everyday Arches

Blackberry Bliss: 3 x 4¼ cut with the 4th largest Everyday Arches

Basic White: 2½ x 4 cut with the 5th largest Everyday Arches

Basic White: cut 2 @ 2 x 5⅜, 4¼ x 3 for stamping

Floral Impressions designer paper: cut 2 @ 2 x 5⅜

Flowering Zinnia designer paper (retired) or any coordinating paper: cut 2 @ 2 x 5⅜

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Country Flowers fun fold

Today I will show you how to create this fun fold card. It looks like the swing focal layer is a separate piece of cardstock, but it is made straight from the card base with an extra score line and a couple of cuts. I show you this in my video below.

Measurements: 

Misty Moonlight: 4¼ x 11 scored at 2¼ & 5½

Misty Moonlight: 2 pieces of 4½ x 2¼

DSP Pattern 1: 2 pieces of4⅜ x 2⅛

DSP Pattern 2: 2 pieces of 3⅛ x 4⅛

DSP Pattern 3: 5⅜ x 4⅛

Basic White: 2 pieces of 4¼ x 2

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Regal Flora Fun Fold

Hello stamping friends. I have a super easy fun fold for you today using the Regal Flora Bundle. Unfortunately, the stamp set is no longer available and the dies and paper are on the last chance list. However, this fold could be adapted to any papers and stamps that you have. The link to my supply list is below as well as the measurements. I also have a video for you below showing you how to put the card together.

Measurements: 

Pretty Peacock: 4¼ x 11 scored at 5½, 6¾, 8⅞

Pretty Peacock: 4 x 4¼

Cherry Cobbler: 3½ x 2

Basic White: 2 x 4 (inside) & 4¼ x 3 (stamping)

Regal Winter designer paper:

     Pattern 1: 3¾ x 4

     Pattern 2: 1 x 4 & 2 x 4

     Pattern 3: 3¾ x 1

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Happy Hibiscus with Baby Wipe Technique

Hello my stamping friends. My next couple of videos will be about different stamping techniques. Today's post includes baby wipes. This is an oldie, but goodie. Take a couple of baby wipes and fold them in half. Add 2-3 different reinkers to the baby wipes and you now have a multi-colored stamp pad. Today we are just using it to add color to a border, but you can use it with your stamps as well. I have the supplies and a video below for you.

Measurements:

Basic Black: 4¼ x 11 scored at 5½

Coastal Cabana: 4 x 5¼

Basic White: 4 x 5¼

Basic White: 3 x 4 for stamping

Basic White: 1 x 5¼ die cut with Elegant Borders

Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon: 6½" & 4½"

The complete supplies list can be found HERE and I have the video below.

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Cascading Pleats with Cheerful Daisies

Hello my stamping friends. I have a fun fold card to share with you today. It's called Cascading Pleats and I saw this from Susan Campfield. It looks difficult, but it is actually really easy. I have a video for you below that shows you how to score and cut the paper, and then to assemble the card. I have the measurements listed in the video, but have them here as well. 

Measurements: White: 4¼ x 9½, scored at 1, 2, 3, 4 - mark the edge @ 1½, on 1" score line mark at 1½, on 2" and 3" score lines mark at ¾ White: 2@ 4¾ x 3½, 4 x 2¾ Moody Mauve: 5¼ x 4, 4½ x 3¼, 3¾ x 2½ DSP: 4¼ x 3

For all of the details, please watch the video below.

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Mystery Stamping with France "Frenchie" Martin

Howdy stampers. Welcome back. Today my share is the Mystery Stamping that I did live with France "Frenchie" Martin. I love working with her and think we make a great team. We are sharing a simple card with you and then showing you how to crank it up a notch and showing you a more stepped-up version of the same card. Below are the cut pieces that I shared for the simple version.

Measurements: 

Card Base (white or vanilla): 4¼ x 11 scored at 5½

Designer Paper: 3¼ x 5¼, ¾ x 4 (Garden Walk)

Coordinating designer paper: ¾ x 5¼ (Garden Walk)

Coordinating card stock: 2⅝ x 2⅝ (Poppy Parade), 3¾ x ½, 3¼ x ½, 1¾ x 1 (Pretty Peacock)

White or Vanilla: 2½ x 2½

This is my simple card.

   

For all of my samples, I started with my designer paper cut at 4 x 5¼. I then cut off a strip that measured ¾ x 5¼. I flipped this piece over and re-attached it to the remaining designer paper. I show you in the video how I do this with Tear & Tape adhesive. 

I have 2 samples for my stepped up version of this card below for you.

Measurements:

Card Base (white or vanilla): 4¼ x 11 scored at 5½

Designer Paper: 3¼ x 5¼, ¾ x 4 (Garden Walk)

Coordinating designer paper: ¾ x 5¼ (Garden Walk)

Coordinating card stock: 2⅝ x 2⅝ (Petal Pink), 3¾ x ½, 3¼ x ½, 1¾ x 1 (Mossy Meadow)

Coordinating card stock: 1 x 5¼ (Calypso Coral)

White or Vanilla: 2½ x 2½

Calypso Coral Braided Linen Trim: 6" and about 8"

On this card I attached the designer paper back together as shown in the video. Then I cut the 1 x 5¼ Calypso Coral in half with the Basic Borders dies. I attached one half to the designer paper right where the two designs met. I then wrapped the 6" piece of trim over the seam, adhering it to the back. It was then ready to be adhered to the card base. For the inside of the card I cut the other half of die cut from the Basic Borders die to 4" and then added above the designer paper. The rest of the assembly is shown in the video.

Measurements for the card made in the video:

Card Base (white or vanilla): 4¼ x 11 scored at 5½

Designer Paper: 3¼ x 5¼, ¾ x 4 (Garden Walk)

Coordinating designer paper: ¾ x 5¼ (Garden Walk)

Coordinating card stock: 2⅝ x 2⅝, 3¾ x ½, 3¼ x ½, 1¾ x 1 (Garden Green)

Coordinating card stock: 1 x 5¼ (Calypso Coral)

White or Vanilla: 2½ x 2½

Balmy Blue Double-Stitched Ribbon: 6"

Gold & Silver Trim Combo: about 8"

This card was assembled the same as example 2. For all of my samples I used the Sentimental Park stamp set. For all of my supplies, please click the image below.

If you missed the live stamping, you can watch it here

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpK6Gt_O4eg

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