Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Time to Celebrate All Aflutter

I love using tilted layers on a card because sometimes it is really annoying to try to get things on there straight and with equal margins. This help alleviate that stress a bit. Plus, it adds interest and whimsy. 



Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Basic White Thick 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: Bottom is 4" X 5-1/4", Black and White layer is 3-3/4" X 5", third layer is 2-13/16" X 4-1/16"

I roughed up the edges of my DSP with my fingernails after adhering it down to the cardstock. You could also use the edge of your detail scissors or a distressing tool if you have one. 

Sentiment Cardstock: Basic White 3-1/4" X 1"

Stamps: Butterflies are from All Aflutter Bundle and sentiment is from a retired set called Beautiful Butterflies

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Ink: Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Pool Party, Barely Blush

Embellishments: Rhinestone Basic Jewels colored with Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the "sky" layer), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer


Wednesday, August 12, 2026

I love butterflies, so the All Aflutter Bundle was an immediate add-to-cart for me. I think it goes beautifully with almost any paper, but the colors in the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP are so good for summer vibes right now.



Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Pool Party cardstock cut at 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White Layer: 4" X 5-1/4"

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: left to right 2" X 5-1/4", 7/8" X 5-1/4", 7/8" X 5-1/4"

Stamps: Cutest Crew for sentiment and All Aflutter Bundle for the Butterflies

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Basic Black

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the "sky" circle die cut), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer

Circle die cuts are from the retired Spotlight on Nature Dies, but you can use any circles you have. Embellishment sequins are random old pieces I still had from retired a retired pack.




Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Sunshine Aflutter

This is one of my favorite go-to card designs. I love that I get to have two large pieces of patterned paper and a good size focal point.




Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Flirty Flamingo Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White Layer: 4" X 5-1/4"

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: two pieces 2" X 5", tear a small bit off of the inner edge of each

Stamps: Handmade & Heartfelt kit for sentiment (retired) and All Aflutter Bundle for the Butterflies

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the white circle layer and hold up parts of the butterfly wings), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer

Circle die cuts are from the retired Spotlight on Nature Dies, but you can use any circles you have. Embellishment sequins are random old pieces I still had. I think they were in a Paper Pumpkin kit or something.


Monday, August 10, 2026

Butterflies On My Mind

I received a comment from someone recently on one of my Instagram posts that made me think that I should blog again. She asked if I ever share measurements or if I make video tutorials. I don't make videos because I haven't had the time or energy to learn how to edit. I suppose I could do live videos, but I also need to figure out a recording set up. My desk is very narrow and I don't currently have a cell phone stand or tripod. Baby steps, right? Blogging is easy.😉



Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Basic White Thick 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Pool Party Cardstock Layers: 2" X 5" and 1-1/2" X 5", Focal Point is 2-3/8" X 3-15/16"

Basic White Cardstock Sentiment Layer: 2-3/16" X 3-11/16" (I used a die cut from the retired Textured Notes Dies)

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: Top is 1-3/4" X 4-3/4", Bottom is 1-1/4" X 4-3/4"

Stamps: Butterflies are from All Aflutter Bundle and sentiment is from a retired set called Fabulous Sayings

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Ink: Basic Black, Lemon Lolly, Stampin' Blends in Light Daffodil Delight, Light and Dark Flirty Flamingo, and Pool Party

Other Supplies: Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer, Blending Brush

Rectangle die is from a retired set called Textured Notes and embellishment sequins are from the retired Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins


Thursday, August 17, 2017

Colorful Season Beachy Card--a Nod to the End of Summer

Day 16 of my Scrap Gals 100 Days Project. I thought I should do a summer card before summer is officially done. I am going to miss summer. I haven't done anything summery lol. Except camping. No swimming, water fights, or carnivals. I feel like I've wasted it. But, I am ready for the crisp fall air and beautiful autumn colors. And pumpkin spice everything! Lol.



I used the following Stampin' Up! products (available for purchase in my SU store at the link in the sidebar :) 
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pool Party, Scrap of Crushed Curry
Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (My absolute favorite paper ever!)
Ink Pads: Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Stamps: Colorful Seasons 
Dies: Seasonal Layers Framelits Thinlits Dies
Embellishments: Sequins from the Iridescent Sequin Assortment
Other: Fuse Fast Adhesive (Strong adhesive works well when gluing down paper that has been water colored and buckled a bit.)

Also, I wanted to invite anyone who actually reads my blog, :), to a really fun stamping event I am participating in this coming October. Fall Stampfest!


This will be the first time I have participated as a demonstrator. But I have attended in the past, and it is always really fun. It is scheduled for October 14 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Here is a link to the Facebook Event so you can get more information. Contact me if you would like a ticket!

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.