Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.

Artistry Blooms Sequins

Crafty Collaborations – Color Inspiration

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Hello and happy Monday!

How about a creative color challenge blog hop to start your week?

Here are the lovely colors –

My friend just recently became a great grandma! This certainly worth a celebration!

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A cute little turtle does the trick!

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I just started building this card piece by piece until I was happy with it.

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I think my favorite additions was the Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins!

What is your favorite part?

Check us all out on the hop today! Lots of great ideas using these wonderful colors!



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Fun Fold Fridays – Dutch Fold

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Happy Fun Fold Friday!

I’m sharing a classic today, a Dutch Door card!

(Actually, I’ve heard of 2 versions. I’ll share one today!)

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When you open it –

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It is such an easy card! And, again, one that has no wasted pieces when you cut this style of card.

You start with a regular 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card, scored at 4 1/4″. Before closing the card, cut along the scored line, from the top, down to 2 3/4″. Rotate the card, cut the section away. Save it to use as the front panel! The size should be 2 3/4″ x 4 1/4″. I used Granny Apple Green for my base.

Now, the focal point of this card is the adorable Party Puffins stamp set –

PARTY PUFFINS CLING STAMP SET

I used the Stamparatus to get a nice crisp, clean, dark image here. The feet and beaks were colored with a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends and then, yes, I fussy cut these little sweets puffins!

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I also used the Stamparatus for the words. I did the hinge stamping technique moving the card stock down to be able to stamp in between the words.

Such a fun card when opened –

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I placed the Artistry Blooms Sequins around the front panel for some added interest and to fill in that space.

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I forgot to mention, this sweet, fun, bright pattern paper is the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper. It contain 48 sheets, yes, a lot of paper!! It is a host only item. Well worth your selection!

PATTERN PARTY 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) HOST DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Thanks for stopping by today! I’d love to know what you think of my Dutch Door Card!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Party Puffins
  • Card Stock – Granny Apple Green, Basic White
  • Ink – Black Memento, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy parade, Granny Apple Green
  • DSP – Pattern Party
  • Other – Stamparatus, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends, Artistry Blooms Sequins

Time to Celebrate

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Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge!

We are CASing the catalog again this week. Here is our inspiration challenge –

I wanted to use the Zany Zebra set. So I created this following the sketch –

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Isn’t it just the cutest? 

I started with the Purple Posy card base and layer. The layer was embossed with the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder.

I added two punched shapes from the Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper. I placed the cute little stamped zebra on here along with a sentiment.

For a little sparkle, I added adhesive backed sequins to the card randomly.

What do you think?

Check out the Design Team creations on our Create with Connie and Mary blog.

Create a card using our challenge and you can post it on our Facebook page.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Zany Zebra
  • Dies / Embossing – Tasteful Labels Dies, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder
  • Card Stock – Purple Posy, Whisper White
  • Ink – Black Memento
  • DSP – Artistry in Blooms
  • Punches – Label Me Lovely
  • Other – Artistry Blooms Sequins

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Ombre Card

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Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features an ombre colored card.

I am in love with the Whale Of A Time Designer Series Paper. I just had to use it again today –

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A couple of the patterns are a lovely ombre waved ocean. I paired this pattern with a ‘bridge fold’.

This is soo sweet and best of all, folds flat to mail!

I fussy cut the whale (although there is a coordinating punch for it), and die cut the sentiment.

The measurements for this card a quite easy! Base is 4 1/4″ x 8. Scored at 1 1/4″, 2 1/2″, 5 1/2″ and 6 3/4″.

The two outer Designer Series Paper pieces are 1″ x 4″. The inner piece is 3 3/4″ x 4″. The wave strip is about an inch by 5 1/2″. I had cut the scallops.

You are going to see some great ombre cards today! Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to see Cindy Elam and her creations.. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Whale Done
  • Dies / Embossing – Stitched Nested Labels Dies
  • Card Stock – Pool Party
  • Ink – Misty Moonlight
  • DSP – Whale Of A Time
  • Other – Artistry Blooms Sequins

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