Dandy Garden Memories & More Card Pack - Stampin' Up! 2021

Here is a sneak peak of part of a product line in the new Occasions Catalogue for 2021.  My photography is lacking; it is more vibrant in real life!  I have used the Dandy Garden Memories & More Card Pack together with the Dandy Garden Memories & More Cards & Envelopes.

The card base, green accent piece, the sentiment and the flowered focal piece were from the Dandy Garden products (2021 Occasions).  I cut up a card base from the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes pack (annual catalogue).

Other products used:

Dragonfly Garden stamp set stamped off in Bumblebee Ink

Elegant Faceted Gems

Garden Green Baker's Twine (retired)

The new occasions goes live on Jan. 5, 2021

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Cindy

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Toile Christmas - Stampin' Up! 2020

I love cardinals on Christmas cards!  They are festive and bright and a little piece of nature.

I have not spend nearly enough time card making as I should.  But this Toile Christmas stamp set sure puts one in Christmas crafting spirit!

I used Real Red card stock for the card base

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper as a backdrop

Itty Bitty Christmas for the sentiment

Snowflake Sequins as an embellishment

Coloured with Blends

This picture shows the three little snowflakes I added as an embellishment.  To make this assembly go quickly, I set up the stamps on my Stamparataus and stamped away!  I did fussy cut the cardinal out, cutting off his feet; his feet were then stamped separately so that I didn't have to fussy cut those!  I then just glued the bird above his feet for a neater presentation.

Blessed Christmas Wishes to you all!

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Cindy

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Jolly Gingerbread - Nov. 2020 Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up! 2020

These cards are made from contents of the Nov. 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin kit.  They are alternatives, which means I didn't follow the instructions, but instead made something different.  This card design came from a handout that came in the Paper Pumpkin box showing a couple of ideas made into cards from the kit.   I did change some of the design to suit products I already had on hand.

I love the non traditional colour of this card; ie: the Blushing Bride card stock.  Things that were not included in the kit are:

Blushing Bride Card Stock

White Ribbon from Flowers for Every Season Comb Pack

Linen Thread

Rhinestones Basic Jewels that I coloured with Blends

Winter Snow Embossing Folder and

Whisper White Card Stock

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Cindy

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Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper - Poinsettia Dies - Stampin' Up! 2020

 

This pretty card was made for a swap; it was easy and fun to put together.

The flowers were fussy cut from two separate design sheets from the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper.  The gold sprigs were cut out with the Poinsettia Place dies.

Others elements used for this card are:

Early Espresso card stock for the base

In Good Taste Designer Series paper

Linen Thread

Itty Bitty Christmas for the sentiment

Gold Foil Sheets for the sprigs

Hope you are getting in the festive spirit; even if it is different than we would like it to be this year!

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Cindy

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Tag Buffet Kit - Stampin' Up! 2020

It is never too early to start getting your Christmas cards or tags made in order to avoid the rush come December.  I admire the people that work on it all year long!

Tag Buffet Project Kit - a delightfully easy kit that makes up 30 gift tags; 5 each of 6 designs.  The only things you need are the Tag Buffet Stamp set (or use a set you already own) and stamp pads.

I added just a couple of things to some of my tags.  Red Rhinestones on the cardinal; a snowflake on the ornament and Shimmery Crystal Effects to the holly berries.  All optional.

This lovely decorative storage box is included with the kit.  Store your tags or use as a gift box to give the tags to someone special!

You can find this kit on page 5 of the Handmade for You mini catalogue.

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Cindy

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Forever Greenery DSP - Forever Gold Specialty DSP - Beautiful Autumn - Stampin' Up! 2020

 

The focal point of this card is both the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper and the Forever Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Such pretty colours in this paper and the gold goes so well with it.   I chose the sentiment from the Beautiful Autumn set and embellished using three of the Gold Metallic Pearls.  Pretty Peacock was used for the stamping and matting of the patterned paper, with Thick Whisper White as the card base.

Pretty dang simple!

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Cindy

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Playful Pets DSP - Stampin' Up! 2020

Here's a sweet little kitty card I made as a birthday card.  The cat is fussy cut from the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper. I think she is adorable!  I added the balloon from Special Someone as a playful fun element.  Happy Day is from Itty Bitty Greetings.   The centre strip, which is from World of Good paired well with the colour in the cat.

All in all, a simple but fun card.  This card was made for the secret sister exchange I was participating in.  This was her birthday card from September and I added a few embellishment samples in the bag pictured below.  Some elements I had sitting in a stash made for a quick bag to mail off. 

Hope your creative juices have been flowing!  You can see all Stampin' Up!'s awesome products at:

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Cindy

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Birds & Branches - Stampin' Up! 2020

 

I'm already yearning for the sights and sounds of birds to return in the spring!  However, this set fills the void until then :) 

This card was created for a Secret Sister exchange.  

It's from the Birds & Branches stamp set and the Birds & More dies.  You can find this set on page 120 of the annual catalogue;  save 10% by purchasing the bundle.

I based my card from one created by Lisa Curico, a talented stamper from the US.

Other elements are: 

In Good Taste DSP (page 148)

Sentiment is from Beautiful Autumn (Holiday Catalogue)

Stitched Shapes and Stitched Rectangles (page 183 Annual Catalogue)

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Cindy

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Hints for November 2020 Paper Pumpkin - Jolly Gingerbread

 

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Joy to the World - Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up! 2020

Here's a quick and easy alternate card made with this month's Paper Pumpkin entitled Joy to the World.  Normally these kits are available only in North America; but this one is a global kit and will be available to other markets.

The kit comes with foil sentiments in English, French and German.  The sentiment in the above card is "love" in German.  I have already given this card away!  I love the Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and gold foil together.

The only things that are not from the kit are the embellishment in the centre of the flower (retired) and the rhinestones (which were coloured with Blends)

The kit came with 8 lined envelopes to co-ordinate with the images.  I enjoy the non-standard 4" X 6" (approx.) cards this kit provided.

It is a fun kit filled with tons of possibilities!

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Cindy

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Flowers for Every Season DSP - Stampin' Up! 2020

Today's card highlights the new 2020 In Colour Misty Moonlight.  The products come from the Flowers for Every Season collection.  Here's what was used for this quick and easy card.

Flowers for Every Season DSP

Flowers for Every Eason Memories & More Card Pack (which includes the lovely co-ordinating envelopes!

Stitched Shapes Dies

Celebrate Sunflowers (for the sentiment)

Misty Moonlight Classic Ink (for sentiment)

I fussy cut some flowers from the Designer Series Paper for the front and inside of the card for added interest.

Here is a view of all the new In Colors. This Card Pack includes 10 card bases and envelopes; 2 of each colour.

Bumblebee

Cinnamon Cider

Just Jade

Magenta Madness

Misty Moonlight

A great combo of products for quick and sweet cards!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Butterfly Gala - Flowers for Every Season - Stampin' Up! 2020

Summer is now at an end and fall is here in full force, but it is always in season to make cards with butterflies!  I received a Secret Sister card, which I loved so I decided to CASE it and this is the result.  

I was happy to cut into some of the Flowers for Every Season DSP to make this a quick and easy card.  This paper features the new In Colors, with Misty Moonlight used for the card base and butterflies.

The Butterfly Gala punched elements were easy to colour with the blends.

For this card I used:

Misty Moonlight card stock

Misty Moonlight Blends

Balmy Blue Blends

Misty Moonlight Classic Ink (to stamp)

Butterfly Gala stamp set and co-ordinating punch

Flowers for Every Season DSP

Stitched Rectangles

Butterfly Wishes (for sentiment)

Elegant Faceted Gems

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Celebrate Sunflowers - Stampin' Up! 2020

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I made this card in August for a Secret Sister exchange.  So, just posting now that the session has ended.  I have been seeing many cards  made with the business size envelope in mind.  They have been referred to as "slimline" cards.  It was fun using a different size base to create.  I think it has a clean and simple look.

Celebrate Sunflowers together with the Sunflowers dies were used to create the three small sunflowers.  I coloured them with Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Soft Suede and Old Olive Blends.  The sunflowers were stamped in Early Espresso Classic Ink.  You can find this fun set on page 13 of the annual catalogue.  

Other products on my card are:

Elegant Faceted Gems

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and

Itty Bitty Greetings.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Paper Pumpkin - September 2020 Hello Pumpkin' - Stampon' Up! 2020

Another quick card with September's Hello Pumpkin.

A Mossy Meadow card base with a Whisper White layer was used to highlight the three Cajun Craze lattice panels that were joined together as a backing.  I cut the sentiment apart to help the Give Thanks fit nicely onto the pumpkin.  Love the pumpkins!

So that's my quick, clean and crisp card for today. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Hello Pumpkin Sept, 2020 - Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up!

This is the very first Hallowe'en card I have made!  The card is made with the September 2020 Paper Pumpkin called Hello Pumpkin.  It may take me forever to finish off this kit...there are that many elements in the kit!

The kit is geared to make treat packages, but I started off by making cards.  The black card base, white card stock and the spider were not included in the kit.  The Spider Trinket is a retired product; I just cut off the end.

This really was fun!  If you would like to learn more about Paper Pumpkin, please let m know.  You can visit

www.pumpkinhowto.com

to view past kit videos.

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Cindy

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Butterfly Gala - Stampin' Up! 2020

Today's card was received in the mail from my Secret Sister for my birthday.   It's a program from a buy 'n sell stamp related Facebook group.  The year is almost up!  I have loved each and every one of the cards I received, some of which I posted on this blog.

I love everything about this card.  The embossing folder technique; the way the rectangle die was used and of course the butterflies from the Butterfly Gala stamp set which can be punched out with the co-ordinating butterfly punch.

I really want to CASE this card;  I will post very soon.  It will  only be a similar card as I don't have that embossing folder.

So, thanks for stopping by and viewing this wonderful card!

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Cindy

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Ornate Floral 3D Folder - Stampin' Up! 2020

Here is a simple and lovely card I received from my Secret Sister (program from a buy/sell group).   She never disappoints ;)

These products are all from the Ornate Garden Suite.  View this scrumptious suite on page 64 of the new 2020-2021 annual catalogue.

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Foler

Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

Gilded Gems

Ornate Garden Specialty DSP

The new catalogue goes live June 3!

at

www.turtlecreations-papercrafts.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Covid 19 Giving Back - Stampin' Up! 2020 - #sharesunshine

Here's a fun Covid 19 card...seeing as the actual Covid 19 is far from fun!  I sent off a few of these and realized I did not take a picture.  But I did have this before image (nothing is glued down yet) that I still had.

My original card was made with a card base from March's, No Matter the Weather Paper Pumpkin kit (no pic of that either).  I needed another so I made my own background with water-colour paper and ink refills.  Colours here are Smokey Slate and Balmy Blue.  I used a Blends marker to colour the hearts which were punched from a retired hearts punch.

Sentiments were from the PDF that you can purchase for $12 US (converted to CAN $) ; all proceeds to COVID 19 charities

https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca

Click on the link for more info.

There are limitations to this product, so if you are interested let me know and I'll fill you in on this fun PDF.

I hope you are managing well during the pandemic.  In Ontario we are easing in to things with caution.  Stay safe!

Check out everything Stampin' Up! at my on-line store.

New catalogues are on the way and all goes live June 3, 2020!

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Take care;

Cindy

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#sharesunshine - Just Kidding - Stampin' Up!

For today's card I dug out a retired stamp set called Just Kidding.  My original plans did not pan out and this is the card I ended up with.  The Confetti Celebration paper is also retired.  It was from back in 2016.  I used our alcohol based Blend markers to colour the image.  I love the image; looks like she has plenty to say!  

Popped three of these in the mail today!

The sentiment on the front and back is from a PDF that Stampin' Up! put out to go along with the COVID pandemic we are currently facing.  All proceeds from the sale of this PDF are being donated to a choice of two foundations that are clearly indicated when ordering (see link below).

This PDF is $12 US so it will be converted to CAN dollars.  Here is the link to order; but please feel free to ask me any questions you may have as there are limitations regarding this PDF.  No limit to the fun of using it!

On sale until June 2, 2020

https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca

So, stay safe.  I'm here for you - from a distance. :)

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Cindy

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May Good Things Grow - Paper Pumpkin - April 2018

As our community, along with the rest of the world self-isolates, those of us that enjoy any type of craft have a great way to relieve the stresses of all that is going; if only for a little while.

These cards are "alternatives" made from the May Good Things Grow Paper Pumpkin Kit from May, 2018.  Alternative just means I did my own thing and didn't follow the instructions provided.  I use contents from the kit and some of my own stash.  In the card above, I cut up one of the envelopes to use as a background panel.  The polka dot piece is a long ago retired paper.  The sentiment is from Label Me Bold a stamp set that is currently available.

Here I used the Detailed Bands die for the lovely sparkly piece, and once again, the Label Me Bold stamp set.

I cut up another of the envelopes and cropped parts of the flowers and popped up with dimensionals.

The sentiment is from Butterfly Gala.

This last one is actually my favourite.  I used two envelopes; cut the flowers out of the second and popped them up.  

Everything except the card base is from the kit.

I did make a few others from this kit but decided to call this post completed.

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Thanks,

Cindy

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Clubhouse - Stampin' Up!

Clubhouse is the perfect stamp set for all your golf loving peeps!  Masculine cards can be tough to make sometimes but this set makes it easy and fun!  Or for your golf loving girl friends :)

The Country Club Designer Series Paper was used for the background piece; the blue plaid strip is the reverse of the same sheet.  My sentiment banner piece was cut from a die in the Golf Club Dies.  From a strip of Poppy Parade card stock I used a border die from the Stitched Labels Framelits.   I used the Blends to add a bit of colour to the stamp golf ball/tee.

I needed multiples for a card exchange group I am a participate in.  

I love this stamp set and had fun making these cards.  It's still a couple of months away from golfing season where we live, but never too early to get cards ready for the right occasion.

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Cindy

Sentimental Rose - Paper Pumpkin April, 2019 - Stampin' Up!

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly paper crafting subscription that I have been getting since it started.  I have many that have not been completed.  This one called Sentimental Rose is from April, 2019.  It is such a pretty kit that made 9 - 5" x 3.5" note cards with a cute card holder.  I made each note card up as instructed and then quickly turned the rest into full size 5.5" x 4.25" cards just by placing the completed front onto a regular size card stock of a co-ordinating colour from my own supply.

Calypso Coral

Mint Macaron

Gray Granite

Contact me if you would like more info on Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Dressed to Impress - Stampin' Up! 2020

Well, isn't this a fun card?!!  I did not make this card; it is one I received from a Secret Sister exchange.

Both the sentiment and the lipstick are from the Dressed to Impress stamp set available in this year's Handmade For You Mini Catalogue.    There are also dies available called All Dressed Up Dies.

I believe my Secret Sister used Shimmery White Card Stock for the focal piece and added Wink of Stella to the lipstick tube.  There is some lovely sparkle to this card which does not show up in the photo.

Thank you Secret Sister for making my day with this lovely card!

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Cindy

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Peaceful Poppies - So Sentimental - Stitched So Sweetly - Stampin' Up! 2020

Today's card features three new products from the Occasions catalogue.  

Peaceful Poppies DSP

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

So Sentimental Stamp Set.

The quickest cards to make seem to be those that use Designer Series Paper as the background.  Label type dies make the completion of the card even quicker; it makes the sentiment the focal point and always pairs so well with gorgeous paper.

I had some retired Poppy Parade Stitched Poly Ribbon and used it for the band across the DSP.  I then cut the edge off a strip of the ribbon and pulled a few threads to make a bow.  Two Rhinestones finish off my card.

The envelope is finished off in the same DSP.  I think it is a lovely touch!

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Cindy

Little Ladybug - Sale-a-bration 2020 - Stampin' Up!

I'm a little late to game as far as getting cards made with the Sale-a-bration sets for 2020 but here is a sweet card made from the Little Ladybug stamp set now available free with a $60 purchase.

My card base is Smokey Slate and I coloured the flower with So Saffron and Old Olive Blends.  There is a little Wink of Stella added to the flower centre.  The Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon is so pretty; the sunlight makes is glimmer!  Three gems from the From My Heart Faceted Gems adorn the bottom of the image panel which was cut from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

Design credit goes to:  Creative Corner

I'm looking forward to playing with other Sale-a-bration sets.  

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Cindy

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Stitched Stars Framelits - Noble Peacock Foil Paper - Stampin' Up! 2020

This is a fun card made with equally fun elements, including

Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

Stitched Stars Framelits

Glitter Enamel Dots.

I belong to a group called Creative Corner and this is one of the cards featured; I merely changed the sentiment to one I had already.  I'm all set now for the next birthday!

You can see these wonderful products plus more at my on-line store...

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Snow Front - Stampin' Up! 2020

Isn't this a lovely card?!!  I am part of a Secret Sister exchange group through a Canadian Buy & Sell group and this is January's card that she sent me.

I adore her colour combo with the neutral sponged Crumb Cake combined with the Gorgeous Grape for the mountains.   The stamp set, Snow Front was available in the 2019 Christmas catalogue and has made the carryover list; so it's still available!

Great job, Secret Sister!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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