Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Botanicals For You

Just For You, Dutch Fold How To

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That’s right. Tutorial pictorial.

I made this nifty Dutch Fold card for a recent Fun Fold Blog hop. I decided to give some basic directions how I made this card.

Today I’m making a different one though.

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I started with a card base of 4 1/4 x 11. I trimmed off 2 inches.

For the fold over bottom flap piece, it’s 2 x 8 1/2, scored at 2 1/8 from each end.

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I adhered the bottom fold over flap piece to the inside of my card. I like the inside because it looks more neat and clean from the back. I adhered a piece of Whisper White, 4 x 5 1/4, to the inside. It camouflages the seem pretty well.

From here, I just decorated it.

Mine, I used the Sale-a-Bration DSP, Wildflower Fields. The top section is 4 1/8 x 3 3/8. The smaller flap pieces are 1 7/8 x 2.

Here is the finished card –

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Pretty, huh?

And, of course the inside –

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Also very nice. I’ll stamp the sentiment when I decide who it’s going to.

I used three different Sale-a-Bration products here. DSP, stamp set and the glitter tape! All just wonderful!

You’ve come this far in my post. You should practice good ‘card carma’ and leave a comment. After all, I did provide you with a tutorial!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Wild . . . . For You

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Great news! Yippee skippee! Wahoo! Horns blowing!

I’ve been added to the design team over at Try Stampin’ – Or Not – on Tuesday!!!!

Try Stampin' On Tuesday

I am so happy to be working with this wonderful group of people! It’s going to be great!

This is Try Stampin’ – Or Not – on Tuesday next two-week challenge –

A wonderfully fun layout I must say. It took me no time at all to come up with this –

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I love it. Sort of funky fresh! And a little wild!

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These colors work so well together.

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And, yes, I just had to use this stamp set. Again. And, fussy cut those words!

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But look at it. It works so well here. Don’t you agree?

You’ve scrolled this far. How about leaving a comment?

Now, go check Try Stampin’ – Or Not – on Tuesday and play around with us. You have two weeks!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Just. . .Because It’s a Challenge

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I have really gotten over this large stamp fear I had using the Botanicals for You stamp set. It’s quickly becoming my favorite stamp set!

And, yes, I’ve made another card using it. And, yes, it’s for another challenge!

The challenge over at Create with Connie and Mary caught my eye this week –

CCMC395

It’s a great idea that really gets you to thinking. I did a lot of that before I came up with this –

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I went through lots of paper trying to get just the right look here. Wouldn’t you know it – my scraps on the table helped me decide what direction I would to go with this.
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I played around with different DSP’s until I liked the look of this one. I also had to find one that the stamping would show up on. Looks pretty good here, don’t you agree?

Initially, I created this –

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After taking these pictures I noticed it lacked balance. So, I punched a flower and folded it in half to resemble a tiny butterfly. Just by adding that one simple element, it created balance!

I love this card. Simple. Clean. Crisp.

I did fussy cut the word ‘just’. I got real good at fussy cutting after this card. To get a good photograph, I had to add the kraft brown behind the Very Vanilla card so that it would show up more. Normally, I use a white board.

Such a wonderful card. I’d love to read what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Just……..Because You’re So Nice

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Happy news! I was selected as a winner  at Julie’s Stamping Spot for this card! Yay! I just love those sketches.

And, while I was there, her newest sketch caught my eye –

Pocket Sketch Challenge #10: Card Layouts to Inspire -- Win a free mini book with card layouts, measurements, and sample cards! www.juliedavison.com

I have been racking my creative process to come up with thank you’s for my last class. I think I have created just the card.

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Isn’t this just lovely? It’s bright. It’s fun. It’s just…….

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A terrific a card!

I think my customers will love this card! Just one of the perks for attending my Card Buffets and classes!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my non stop creativity! I’d love to hear read what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Four Card Friday

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Lol. I know, I’ve done ‘Five Card Friday’, but, I only had four things to share today.

Last week I was able to join another demonstrator at her classes. It was so much fun!!! As a demonstrator myself, I find that I’m always hosting classes and I never get to go and stamps for myself. This year I have decided that I need that kind of time too. So, I’ve been getting together with friends to ‘stamp and chat’ and hang out and stamp. All for me!

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This was the fun! What I really liked about this class – some of the cards we made were products I have, but have not used.

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This Just For You card, I was concerned that the large stamp would not stamp an even image. However, we stamped this image at the class and didn’t even use a mat under the card stock! It stamped beautifully as you can see. (This card inspired me to create this card.)

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And, we even stamped the inside of the card too!!! Something I rarely think about doing.

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I can not tell you how un’bear’ably cute this little guy is on this card! Once again, I haven’t used this adorable stamp set and framelits. It’s a definite go for my next Card Buffet!

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This is simply a fun birthday card.

Wait for it………

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You open it!

Now this card uses the pop up dies like they should be used! So it pops when you open it! How cool is that? It is a bit tricky to adhere the inside to where it ‘pops’ correctly, mine, I’m a little off. Oh well.

And, lastly, these little treat holders –

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I loved them! And, best of all, Clearance Rack!! Stamps used are from the current Sale-a-Bration offerings. Great idea!

So much fun to just go stamp where everything is ready for me to make! Looking forward to more of these this year.

For me, it’s back to class prep. I have a specialty class this weekend that I’m super excited for. Check out my Facebook page later in the day – I’ll post the projects.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Watercooler Wednesday, Challenge #55

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It’s Wednesday! You know what that means? Another challenge to join up with.

The challenge this week is from Jean, a color challenge –

WWC55-Jean's Color Challenge

These are some really fun colors to work with, don’t you agree?

I was sort of drawn to the layout that inspired Jean. The ring. So, I sort of took that in my design –

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Side-note. I must say, I was visually drawn to this Sale-a-Bration stamp. It’s wonderful! The words are lovely. But, when I got it in, I was a bit intimidated (yes, me intimidated) to play with it because it’s a really large stamp – so I hadn’t used it. Sigh.

Well, I went to my sideline, Sherri’s, stamp class this past weekend. This stamp was one we made a card with. My fear came back……until. Until I stamped with it this large stamp and it turned out perfect! Fear conquered. Almost.

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This was the first try. I even stepped mine up and embossed the image! How risky was that? A risk worth taking, because look at how this just shines!

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Of course, heat embossing is sometimes difficult to photograph. I think you get the idea. This is a gorgeous card isn’t it?

And, guess what? The zig zag lines were stamped without the use of a stamp-a-ma-jig too! Wood block I might add! So extra challenge here!

You should hop on over to Watercooler Wednesday and see what the others have created. And, join us in the challenge – it’s fun to play along!

I’d love to read what you think about my take on Jean’s fun colors.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

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