Violet Dreams Cards

Hello! Are you feeling crafty today? I hav a pair of pretty cards for you today made with our new Violet Dreams Suite. If you love purples and blues this is a must have! Even if you don't I would say it's a must have just because it's SO pretty!!!

Both of these cards were made from one 4" x 12" piece of DSP from Violet Dreams. The card on the left features a 4" square piece of the DSP with some solid card stock and a white oval blended with a touch of blue behind the flowers. The flowers are stamped and die cut with the coordination stamp & die set. It's colored with Stampin' Blend markers and has a touch of Wink of Stella on the flowers. A pretty bow and some rhinestones are nice details to the design. The flower layer is popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals.

The card on the right uses the rest of the DSP cut into 4" x 5-1/4" and 4" x 2-3/4". The small piece was flipped over to feature the pretty pink stripes for the focal layer. It also has some dots in blue randomly stamped on it. The flowers and leaves are from the die cut sheet in the pack. A couple of the flowers are popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals. Wink of Stella makes for a bit of sparkle on the flowers. Ribbon was wrapped around two corners and adhered to the back. Rhinestones are a nice finishing touch.

Aren't they pretty cards! Wouldn't you love to find something like this in your mailbox?

Thanks for stopping by. Come back often for more ideas. I love to share!!!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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What's Up Wednesday ~ No Stamping Card

 Did you know you don't always need stamps to create a beautiful card? It's true and this is a great example.

When you have a pattern paper pack like Artisan Sketched Garden you can use the images as black and white OR you can color the images for any look you want! The images are so pretty you use them in place of a stamped image. Let's take a look.

The vase of flowers was fussy cut from a full sheet of DSP (designer series paper). It's a full 12" x 12" sheet featuring a variety of images. All the papers in the pack have black and white images on one side and a coordinating pattern on the back. On July 7th I showed you one of the other patterns and an idea for coloring the design. Click here to take a look.

This time I used Stampin' Blend markers to color the image.I love the look of a bright red with black and added a touch of gray for the water. As long as everything coordinates you can go with something like gray water and it looks fine. The flowers are popped up on Mini Dimensionals which are a bit thinner than the regular dimensional. I added a little bow of black twine for fun.

The multiple layers framing the focal image layer create some drama and draw your eyes in to the flowers. the white layer is embossed for texture and the red gems are actually white pearl. I used the same red marker to color the gem to match! Oh, the sentiment is one of a set from our ephemerals pack. 

I added a second colored and fussy cut image to the inside of the card. It's always nice to carry the them from the front to this inside, too!

I hope you enjoyed seeing this pretty, stamp free card. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE stamping! Once in a while though it's fun to go stamp free.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Kindred Greetings Paper Pumpkin

 

Sign up for the Kindred Greetings Paper Pumpkin kit between July 11 - August 10th. You can do a month only or multiple month subscriptions. 

This is a fun way to get an exclusive kit all ready to craft beautiful cards! Get one for yourself and gift one to a crafting friend! 

Click here to read about Paper Pumpkin.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Stampin' Hot Foil System is here!!!

 

It's here!

Our NEW Stampin' Hot Foil System! 

Add some shimmer to every project with the Stampin’ Hot Foil System. With this system and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately), you can add dazzling details to all your projects and create stunning crafts using specially-made foil and hot foil dies. And the fun doesn’t stop there! Everyone who purchases the Hot Foil System until January 4, 2027, will get an email with access to the Metallic Magic Craft Class! In this technique-centric, virtual class, attendees can make unique projects and learn creative tips intended to elevate their hot foil crafting experience. 

Stampin' Hot Foil Products

Browse through bundles and products available for use with the Stampin’ Hot Foil System.

Stampin' Hot Foil Tutorial

Learn about the new Stampin’ Hot Foil System, including detailed instructions on how to use it.

Stampin' Hot Foil System & Free Craft Class

When you purchase the Stampin' Hot foil System before January 4, 2027 you also get access to the FREE Metallic Magic Craft Class!

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Spend your time crafting, not cutting! The Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine makes precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. Use with dies and embossing folders to easily create accents and elements for cards, scrapbook pages, party invitations, classroom projects, and more. 

* This machine has a wide 6" ( 15.2 cm) platform for larger dies and full-size embossing folders. Works with all Stampin' Up! dies and embossing folders. Includes 1 Base Plate, 1 Die Plate, 2 Cutting Plates, and 1 Specialty Plate.

JULY Product of the Month: Begonia Belle 

Purchasing the Stampin' Hot Foil System will automatically qualify you for the Product of the Month!

*The Product of the Month is only $5 with a $75 minimum purchase. 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stamin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Flowering Meadow Cards ~ Color Dare #712

This week at Color Dare we have some bright colors to inspire your creativity. You must use ALL 3 COLORS shown in our graphic below. Make sure your colors are a very close match.  Make any paper craft you like as your project. When you're ready to share your project use the direct link below the graphic.

I embraced the bold and kept the white space to a minimum on my cards. Yes, that's right. I am sharing two cards this week. I had some die cut pieces left over and another design idea so I went with it!

This is the first card I madeAfter stamping the stems I stamped and die cut the flowers. The flowers are popped up on Dimensionals to add depth to the design. I inked the edges in navy to define them and used a blending brush to Ade a shadow of color behind the flowers. A couple sparkly gems finish the design.

My second card uses a reverse of the color with red being prominent this time. The flowers and stems were done the same way as in card 1 except the stem on the blue flower was stamped and die cut. Antique Pearls were used to embellish this time.

Both cards were easy to do and used up all the die cuts I made. Now I have 2 pretty cards ready to go!

Direct link to Color Dare #712

How do our colors inspire you? What will you create? We can't wait to find out! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Hooray for Birthdays ~ Paper Pumpkin

 

Did you sign up for the July Paper Pumpkin - Hooray for Birthdays! July 10th is the last day and that's tomorrow! 

This kit is so fun and hard great details.....like an easel card base! Check it out here.

You can subscribe for one month at a time or there multiple month options. Whichever way you decide it's a win-win! Get one for yourself and gift one to a crafting friend! 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Bendy Card Fun!

This week for What's Up Wednesday I'm going to show you a fun Bendy Card!This kind of card has a curve to it which makes it able to stand up on its own. This is a card that doesn't fold in the usual way. You just lay it flat and slide it in the envelope that way. What a fun surprise!

This card is what you might call a Mini Bendy card. It's the same size as a standard A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Most of the Bendy cards I've seen online are 5" x7". Either way it's fun and easy.

Card stock pieces are the following:

• 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" base, scored at 2-3/4" 
• 2" x 4-1/2" inside, scored at 2-1/4" in the middle and 1/2" from each end for tabs
• 1-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip, scored 1/2" from each end for tabs

When adding DSP just make the sizes 1/4" smaller for height and width up to the 1/2" tabs

Burnish the score lines well after adding the DSP.

After all the DSP is glued to the card stock you're ready to assemble the card components. Using glue on the tabs for the inside piece place the fold on top of the base fold and line up the bottom edges. Tuck in the tabs and hold in place for a bit so the glue takes hold. 

For the strip, add glue to the tabs, lay the strip along the bottom of the card base and tuck in the tabs to line up on the outside edges. Hold in place for the glue to take hold. 

You have now made a Bendy card! I've added some die cut images to accent the card on the inside piece. The sentiment is a piece of ephemera I colored with our Stampin' Blend markers in an ombre effect.

The flowers and leaves were also colored with markers with the flowers being painted with Wink of Stella for a touch of shimmer. A few gems was the final touch.

What do you think? Are you ready to try making a Bendy Card? It's a lot of fun and very easy. Surprise someone with this Fun Fold!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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