Father's Day · Father's Day Cards

A Bevy of Father’s Day Cards

Hi! Happy Stamping Father’s Day! Today I have several Father’s day cards to display. All cards use a combination of DSP, stamping, piecing, and blending. Let’s get right to it…

This first card I created for my husband. This Father’s Day is extra special to my family. My husband, slightly less than two weeks ago had a very gut wrenching medical emergency. He had a retina detachment in his left eye. Within a seven hour time period he completely lost his vision. The Retina Specialists, we had two surgeons, who worked to reattach the retina using microscopes and lasers. Since then, my husband has faithfully laid on his right side in hopes of regaining his sight. He is slowly regaining some vision, however, it will be 3-6 months before we know the extent of his vision recovery.

I saw a version of this card demonstrated on Stamptastic Designs U-tube channel. Lynn had used the Gone Fishing Suite, I used the Wildlife Wonder stamp set, #157923, Earthen Elegance DSP, #161503, and Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder, #161545. This card is quick and easy to assemble for stampers on the run.

My next set of cards uses the Gone Fishing DSP, #161534, Earthen Elegance DSP, #161502, and the On the Ocean Stamp set, #160772 with coordinating dies, #160774, and the Gone Fishing Stamp Set, #161535. All can be found in the current annual catalog.

I used a variety of cropping, stamping, and blending with blending brushes, and fussy cutting on these cards. The On the Ocean stamp set is actually more versatile than I thought is would be and it’s fun to play with. I love the gone fishing set. I don’t have the dies yet, so I had to fussy cut. I love the accordian fold card. It looks complicated, but it is very easy to make.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my cards! Happy Stamping everyone! Donna 🙂

Supplies Used Include:

On the Ocean Cling Stamp Set, #160772, AC p. 88; On the Ocean Dies, #160774, AC p. 165; Gone Fishing Photopolymer Stamp Set, #161535, AC p. 79; Wildlife Wonder Cling Stamp Set, #157923, AC p. 100; Let’s Go Fishing 12″x12″ DSP, #161534, AC p. 131 (on sale $10.62); Earthen Elegance 12″x12″ DSP, #161503, AC p. 130. (on sale $10.62), Pebbled Path Classic Stampin Pad. #161648, and Pebbled Path 8-1/2″x 11″ Cardstock, #161722, both on AC p. 122, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin Pad #153118, and Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock, #153081, both on AC p. 123; Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″x11″ Cardstock, #150083, AC p. 123. Basic White 8-1/2″x11″ Cardstock, #159276, and Very Vanilla 8-1/2″x11″ Cardstock, #101650, both on AC p. 123. Other Classic Stampin Pads used are all located on AC pp. 122-123 – Balmy Blue, #147105, Pool Party, #147107, Lost Lagoon, #161678, Coastal Cabana, #147097, and Starry Sky, #159212. Imbellishments – Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls, #160448, AC p. 140, and 2023-2025 In Color Dots, #161620, AC p. 141.

Birthday Cards · Fun Folds · Tri-Shutter Fold · Uncategorized

Tri-Shutter Birthday Card

I love, love the tri-shutter fun fold. This fun fold technique it a bit more challenging to do, but the final result is always breath taking. I made this card for a very dear, close friend for her birthday. Green is her favorite color so of course, Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen were the first colors I thought of. Both of these colors are part of the 2021-2023 In-Colors. I will be so sad when they are replaced by the 2023-2025 In-Colors; get yours before they are gone! I really hope whenever Stampin’ Up! does a color revamp that these two greens are included into the Stampin’ Up! color family.

The base of this card uses a 12 inch by 5 1/2 inch piece of basic white cardstock. I used Evening Evergreen as the layer base for the Ever Eden DSP (retired) and the sentiments. Soft Succulent paper was used for my die cut layers and some of the stamped images. I went a little crazy with the DSP and used it on the reverse side of the card too. I used the retired Stitched So Sweetly dies and the Lasting Label punch, #158651, $19.00, AC p. 152. The stamp sentiments and leave accents are from the Framed Florets, #161815, $23.00, Jan-Apr MC, p. 65; Eden’s Garden, #157823, $23.00, AC p. 59; Happy & Heartfelt, #158005, Retired 30 Jun 2022; and Flowing Flowers, #157880, Retired 30 Jun 2022.

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Birthday Cards · Framed Florets

Framed Florets Joy Fold Birthday Card

Hi Everyone! I know it’s been ages since my last card post. Life sometimes gets in the way. I’m back now so you will be seeing my cards on a more regular basis. Back to the card above…

I made this lovely joy fold birthday card for a friend using the Framed Florets Bundle, #162407, $54.00, from the new mini catalog, p. 65. This is such a cute versitile set! If you don’t already have it, you need to add it to your must have list. The Wishes for a Beautiful Birthday and the For a Special Person stamps are both part of the Framed Florets photopolymer stamp set. The Happy Birthday stamp on the interior of the card is from the Celebrating You cling stamp set, #158028, $24.00, AC p.38. Unfortunately the DSP paper is no longer available for purchase.

You know me, I love fun fold cards. This joy fold card is super easy to make. Stay tuned, I’ll be adding a how to tempate to my tutorials page soon.

Please check out my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website – donnacrain.stampinup.net I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

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#Tea Boutique · Fun Folds

Tea Boutique W-Fold Card

Fun, fancy fold cards are a blast! I am hooked on the W-Fold technique. In my last post, I mentioned my next post would be another W-fold card. This time I decided to feature the new Stampin’ Up! 2022-2024 In-Colors as part of my project. So here we go…in-colors, a new product suite, and a fun fold!

I chose the Tea Boutique Suite to show case the beautiful paper options and the dies available in the suite. The bright pops of color are so pretty in a card that is already full of personality. The Tea Boutique Suite is one of my favorites just for it’s versatility alone.

If you would like directions on how to make this cute card, please drop me a line or comment. Blessings and Happy Stamping! Donna

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