Daisy Punch

Ink. Stamp. Share. March Showcase

March 13, 2021 · 7 Comments

Hello!

Welcome to another blog hop for today –

We are showing off anything we are working on!

I’m playing around with Easter cards –

Cute. Silly. Quirky.

I started by finding this Easter sentiment from Timeless Tulips and stampin it on a piece of Playing With Patterns 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

I added the fussy cut eggs, although there is a die for them and the cute little bunny behind the sentiment. The bunny is a partially punched from the Daisy Punch!

This Ornate Floral 3D is so spring-like that it added just the right addition to the card.

I also used a lot of dimension on each layer. That really takes a card up a notch!

Check out what the others are up to today!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Timeless Tulips
Dies / Embossing – Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
Card Stock – Blushing Bride, Basic White
Ink – Basic Gray, Gorgeous Grape, Blushing Bride
DSP – Playing With Patterns
Punches – Daisy

Fun Fold Fridays – Accordion Card

January 15, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Happy Friday! Welcome to a Fun Fold!

I am featuring the lovely Flower & Field Designer Series Paper today!

This card has been around for a long while, the Accordion fold –

And open –

Lovely. Just lovely!

I am showcasing this gorgeous Designer Series Paper you can get free with a ($50 usd) purchase! This fold is the perfect way to show off both sides of this sweet pattern!

I am also in love with this Happy Thoughts stamp set!

It is all wonderful sentiments! And, some for the inside as well!

So, back to my card….here is how I created mine –

The base is 5 1/2″ x 11″, scored at 1 1/4″, 4″, and 6 3/4″.

The folding of the card, as the name implies, is accordion or like a fan!

The pattern paper is 4 pieces –

1″ x 5 1/4″ (cut 2)
2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″

One extra neutral piece for the inside writing (which I did not include) is 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″.

The two 1″ strips go on outside and inside of the first little section. the rest, like the picture!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

This is a great fold and I’ll feature it in this months Class To-Go!

Comments are always welcome!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Happy Thoughts
Card Stock – Blushing Bride, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Basic Black
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Flower & Field
Punches – Daisy Punch, 2 1/4″ Circle, 3/4″ Circle (retired)

Sunflower Smile

July 12, 2019 · 4 Comments

Hello my Friday friends!

July is a third over and I’m creating and sharing something everyday because it’s my birthday month!

I was inspired by this sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches –

I am also designing cards for my upcoming Card Buffet.

This might be a winner here –

A beautiful sunflower! The center part is a flap!

It lifts up to write the inside greeting! How cool is that?!?! It’s embossed on the one, top, half the strip.

I love this card. A lot! It does use several of products though…..Most items are obvious (I think), please ask if you can’t figure something out.

I will say, the scalloped center of the sunflower is stamped using one of the stamps from the Artisan Textures.

A little tip for this card, the Crushed Curry Designer Series Paper is actually 1″ strips along the outer portion of the card. That paper has only a few sheets in the pack. This way, it will go further!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Daisy Lane, Artisan Textures
Dies / Embossing – Pinewood Planks EF
Card Stock – Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry
Ink – Crushed Curry, Early Espresso
DSP – Regals 6×6 DSP
Punches – Daisy, 1 3/8 Scallop Circle, Leaf, Everyday Label

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Easter Favors

April 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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

Our theme this week features an Easter favor.

This is awesome! After today, you’ll be set for your treats!

I went with an Easter basket –

Well, I created several of these because they were so quick to make!

They hold lots of goodies too!

Directions –

Designer Series Paper 3 x 6
score at 2 and 4
cut strips 3/4 x 6 (you’ll have 4)

cut 2 strips coordinating card stock, 3/4 x 7
on one, add 2 strips of Tear & Tape down the whole length
use bone folder to soften the strip and make it curvy
the other 3/4 x 7 strip, set aside
fold along score lines making a square U shape
remove a portion of the Tear & Tape cover, add 1 of the DSP strips perpendicular to the solid strip

add the second strip leaving about a 1/16 space between strips

add the third strip

add fourth strip
remove the rest of the Tear & Tape cover
going back to the first strip, add it next to the 4th strip, making a square U shape

take the second strip add it next the fifth strip

you are creating a woven look as you work around
take third strip add it next to the sixth strip

take the fourth strip and add it next to the seventh strip, making it the last strip added

take the over hang of the solid card stock and add it next to the first strip

the second 3/4 x 7 strip cut, add to pieces of Tear & Tape to just the edge, this will be the handles for the basket
use bone folder to soften the strip and make it curvy

adhere one side where seam is, add other side directly across

decorate and fill with candy!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Mary Brown. I know they’ll have some great Easter treat holders!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Petal Palette (flower centers)
Card Stock – Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue
Ink – Versamark
DSP – Brights 6 x 6, Subtles 6 x 6
Punches – Daisy, 1″ Circle

Today Blooms Just for You!

November 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday challenge! This is the first of three posts today!! Yes, I’ve been very busy!

Here is our newest challenge –

I created a simply fun fall birthday card using the sketch –

Nice, right? I used two different Designer Series Papers, the back, wood-look one is from Country Lane and the kraft pattern on top is from the Share What You Love Specialty. They work very well together.

I punched the sunflower centers first, then embossed them using the Softly Falling Embossing Folder. I liked the random look it leaves. It makes the ‘daisy’ punches resemble sunflowers even more!

A little punched leaf is tucked behind the flower and it is done!

The other Create with Connie and Mary Design Team members created some lovely cards! Check them out!

Create a card and share it with us on our Facebook page!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Perennial Birthday
Card Stock – Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla
Ink – Mossy Meadow
DSP – Country Lane, Share What You Love Specialty
Punches – 1 3/8″ Scallop Circle, Daisy, Leaf
Other – Softly Falling EF

Poppy Mango Bay Thank You

June 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday, Tuesday!

Color. Color. Color. Love these bright, fun choices!

I went with Poppy Parade, Mango Melody and Bermuda Bay. I am anxiously awaiting new stuff, so I pulled out the Daisy punch again and created this –

It’s fresh and fun!

Check out the other Design team cards at Try Stampin’ on Tuesday or on our Facebook page. You can even join our challenge there too!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions
Framelits – Layering Ovals
Card Stock – Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Bermuda Bay
Ink – Black Memento
Punches – Daisy, 3/4″ Circle
Other – Polka Dot Basics EF

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Bold & Bright Colors – Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

May 26, 2018 · 1 Comment

Happy holiday weekend! Thanks for taking time out for the Create with Connie and Mary blog hop!

Our theme this week features Bold & Bright Colors.

This is so fun since Stampin’ Up is introducing new colors officially June 1st!

I decided to mix old with new for this summerish beauty –

The newest color on here is Pineapple Punch, the bright yellow! Followed by Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay for some added interest.

These colors are definitely bright, bold and eye-catching!

The embossed panels added some dimension and interest to the card.

I’ll be featuring this card on my card Buffet on Sunday!

Go forward to see the bright fun Debbie Henderson has to offer, and back to Mary Brown’s inspirational color choice. I know you’ll be inspired by all the Design Team!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions (available June 1)
Card Stock – Whisper White, Pineapple Punch, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay
Ink – Black Memento
Punches – Daisy, 1″ Circle
Other – Petal Burst EF, Petal Pair EF

Y T & W

August 25, 2017 · 2 Comments

What??? I thought you’d think that.

New color downline color challenge. Yellow. Turquoise. White.

I went with a card I created a couple of weeks ago at a friends class –

Something really cute, quick and simple. We used the Daisy Delight bundle. I originally just bought the punch thinking I did not need the stamp set. I have since purchased the stamp set. Grumble.

Carole was the only other one to join us this week. We are all in Harvey prep mode here!

As always, she created a stunning card! This was the shaving cream background. Such a forgotten favorite technique. This look is quite popular these days. Almost looks like watercolor!

She always take the time to decorate the inside too!

Well, back to riding, Harvey, the storm out! Lots of new stamps and framelits to play with…..if I could just come unglued from the TV and all the sensationalism and panic they instill in the viewers…..it’s mesmerizing. In lieu of Harvey, we will be taking a week break from challenges not knowing the course of the storm. See you back in two weeks.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

I’m also part of the Create with Connie and Mary Design Team! You can purchase the August Session now, and previous one too!

Here is a sneak at the August projects –

AUGUST, we are featuring –

Coffee Cafe Bundle
Ribbon of Courage
Feathery Friends
You Move Me Bundle
Pieces & Patterns (I designed this one!!!!)

Our mini sessions include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials:

Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring three stamp sets

Additionally, each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect projects for your club, classes, stamp camps or gifts

All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you immediately have all project tutorials right there at your fingertips

All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online

Our FABULOUS design team members are – Connie Babbert, Mary Brown, Melissa Davies, Libby Fens, and Debbie Henderson. They always have such GREAT ideas that are perfect and easy to recreate!

Mini sessions are available the 11th of each month (and you’ll have access for up to a year).

Demos…did you know this is a tax deduction for your Stampin’ Up! business? But…you don’t need to be a demo to enjoy our mini-subscriptions!

We will have a bonus Holiday project too –

Check out CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY for more details

Sunday Share

August 6, 2017 · 4 Comments

I love to share my creativity with people. And, I love it when those I share it with share it back!

I get lots of messages from friends and class attendees that they used this new stamp set or finally used the framelits they got or borrowed. And, I say, send me pictures of things you create, copied or not. They always forget to take a picture…..I get it.

Well, I cherish the ones I do get. I recently got a birthday card from a dear stamper friend, Charlene.

I was in aw of it. See why –

It is simply gorgeous! The tree and the lion are dies. The background is sponged or brayered, I’m not sure! I just love it!! Great idea to place the tree off the sunset panel! Just fabulous!

So, THANKS Charlene for sending such a beautiful card!

On a side note……I have been trying with this new stamp catalog round to give Stampin’ Up incentive gifts for placing a certain dollar amount order. This month I gave away the new Rhinestones and added a cute reusable tag / topper for the gifts –

These are just singles.

Here, they are cutely attached to the package –

The washi tape and the Soft Suede scalloped flower are retired products. Glad to use a tiny pit of my stash to create these.

Best part, these are reusable!

I hope to have more Sunday Shares as I am trying to encourage people to USE their stuff! Don’t let it accumulate without ever touching it! Let me show off your project for you!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Just letting you know, I’m on the Create with Connie and Mary Design Team too! I create one of the monthly tutorials for them! The fabulous AUGUST session will be available on the 11th!

AUGUST, we are featuring –

Coffee Cafe Bundle
Ribbon of Courage
Feathery Friends
You Move Me Bundle
Pieces & Patterns (I designed this one!!!!)