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.

We Create

We Create – Merry Wishes

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Happy December 1st!

Starting the month off with a mini blog hop with the talent of We Create!

Our theme this month is Warm Wishes!

What better warmth than to receive a simply beautiful Christmas card?

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I featured the Modern Garden Designer Series Paper along with the Modern Garden Bundle for this pretty card.

What is better, is that when you open it, it is a gift card holder too!

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This is a simple style gift card holder that can be whipped up at the last minute if need be.

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The accent of the Gold & Vanilla ribbon just takes the card up a notch!

Check out the other ladies and leave a compliment – the best way to start off the month!

Procrastistamper

Tricia’s Stamping Creations

LibbyStamps (you are here)

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We Create – Gratitude & Gatherings

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Happy November 1st!

Time for some inspration with the We Create team. Out theme today is Gratitude & Gatherings.

I design a cute, fun, and elegant card for this hop –

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Right? A little of everything but it works!

I’ll refer to this as my ‘kitchen sink’ card as I used everything on this card it seemed!

To create this card, I started with a Countryside Corners Dies cut shape using the Shining Brightly Designer Series Paper. I just love this pattern!

Next, I cut a Deckled Rectangles shape, embossing it with the Countryside Blooms Embossing Folder as I thought the pattern was similar with the curls.

I stamped and punched my sentiment.

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I was stumped at that point, so I made the sentiment into a pumpkin! I added a leaf from the Autumn Leaves Dies and a ‘tendril’ from the Merry & Bright Dies.

Whew. Off to clean my desk after this! Lol!

Check us all out! Leave some kind words as we love to read your comments.

Procrastistamper

Tricia’s Stamping Creations

Pomp and Sustenance

LibbyStamps (you are here)

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We Create with Haunts & Harvest

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Happy O C T O B E R 1st!

Let’s kick this month off with a blog hop with We Create!

And our theme this month is anything related to Halloween!

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This is perfect for this great Halloween card! I featured this last week at my September Card Buffet.

I started with the Them Bones Designer Series Paper. Using several of the patterns.

I stamped the Mr. Bones and decided to give him the beret, neck scarf, and mustache – nice as they are all on one stamp!

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I used the Stylish Shapes to die cur Mr . Bones and the sentiment. Easy and fun!

Check out the others on the hop to see what spookiness they have in store for us! Up next is Tricia Butt’s from Tricia’s Stamping Creations

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Procrastistamper

Pomp and Sustenance

Tanya’s Stamping Things

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We Create – Sale-a-bration Sweetness

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Happy February 1st!

Time is flyin’! Pausing to stamp and share some ideas with my friends at We Create –

Our theme this month is Sale-a-bration. Sale-a-bration is a limited time sale from Stampin’ Up where you get free stuff!

Here are the current free items you can earn with a $50 (usd) purchase –

Hive 3 D Embossing Folder

$9.00

Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

$10.50

Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Let's Party Treat Packaging Kit (English)

$19.00

Into The Clouds Embossing Folder

$8.50

Songbird Builder Punch

$19.00

Kindness Cards Kit (English)

$23.00

Essential Tag Punch

$19.00

Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$18.00

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English)

$19.00

Day At The Farm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

In The Country Cling Stamp Set

$19.00

Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Sending Support Cling Stamp Set (English)

$19.00

Some awesome items to choose from I’d say! My favorite would have to be the punches!

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I featured the Songbird Builder Punch in a sweet Valentine birdhouse fold.

When opened, the card looks like this –

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To create the house, the base is 3 3/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″, roof is 3″ x 3″, then cut on the diagonal making the points 4 1/4″. That is the width of a standard card.

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I simply decorated the house from here using the lattice from the Organic Beauty Dies for the house part. The roof was created using the scallop portions from the Marigold Moments Dies.

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No sentiment is needed as this card has love written all over it! And, it is just as cute as can be!

Checkout everyone’s Sale-a-bration showcase today.

Kimberly Morris

Tanya Harvey

Tricia Butts

Cheryl Curtis

Libby Fens

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We Create – Sneak Peak / Last Chance

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Happy New Year my Stampin’ Friends!

I am spending a little time sharing some card ideas with some old friends today! What a great way to start the new year!

Our theme today features something old (from the retiring mini catalog), with something new (from the new upcoming January – June mini catalog).

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I started with this wonderful, must have, Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper that is on sale for $18.00 (was $30)!!! After, January 4, it will no longer be available. Order yours today!

GINGHAM COTTAGE 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

For a little added detail, I used the Stitched with Whimsy Dies around the edge. It takes the card up a notch.

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I paired it with the new Country Bouquet Bundle, stamp set and punch. I am always drawn to punches. 

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Simply a lovely card to show your friends some love!

Check out the others on our hop today. Comments are always appreciated!

Kimberly Morris

Tricia Butts

Cheryl Curtis

Libby Fens

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We Create – Thankful & Thinking of You

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Hello Stampers!

Thank you for joining us today!

Our theme to start off the month is anything showing gratitude.

I make a gratitude journal every year around this time. Here is the one for this year – libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Fond of Autumn Bundle, Fond of Autumn, Autumn Bouquet Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Pearl Basic Jewels, Gratitude Journal, We Create, We Create Blog Hop

Simply elegant!

I used the Fond of Autumn bundle for the focal point and the modified sentiment on a small notebook found online.

The leaves and acorns were colored with various Stampin’ Blends. This piece was actually left over from a previous card as the die can make multiple cuts from the larger focal point. Win – win! 

I did partial stamping for the sentiment and added the dots. This is a fitting sentiment for some special thought for the month, or anytime.

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 A Crumb Cake circle grounds the focal image and makes it stand out.

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The Pearl basic Jewels were the right addition to soften everything. These are more of a cream / beige color and go well with the Very Vanilla card stock.

All these elements could easily be placed on a card with beautiful results as well. 

Please check everyone out on the hop today. We are grateful for your compliments too! 

Kimberly Morris

Tricia Butts

Tanya Harvey

Cheryl Curtis

Libby Fens

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We Create – Sale-a-bration Coordination

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Happy August 1st! Time is just zooming along!

The first of the month, I try to get together with the We Create group for a blog hop.

Our theme this month features coordinating items with Sale-a-bration.

I used two different Sale-a-bration items here –

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(Yes, I created a non Halloween card! Lol!) 

Isn’t this lovely? Sale-a-bration items – I used the Silver & Gold 6″x 6″ Designer Series Paper, with the Tree Lot Dies, which have now sold out. The sentiment is from the Trees For Sale stamp set from the July – December Mini Catalog.

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I simply used the dies to cut the trees. This fancy paper did all the work for me!

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This Gold Foil frame border is from the Fabulous Frames Dies. It really makes a statement here. It also makes the inner piece of card stock look like Very Vanilla, but it is not. Although, how pretty would that have been???

Simply an elegant Christmas card!

Next up on the hop is Kimberly Morris of Procrastistamper –

Tricia Butts

Cheryl Curtis

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Kimberley Anne Morris

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We Create – Stamp FREE

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Happy New Years Day!

I’m on a roll today with my second hop for the day!

Our theme this month is of course, new stuff! 

On January 4, a new Mini Catalog comes out as well as the 2 month Sale-a-bration will start.

I just fell in love with this cute ladybug punch! Actually, it is the Hello Ladybug Bundle, stamp set and punch.

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I added the Stitched Greenery Die for the background on the Granny Apple Green. It packs such a punch!

Both cards use the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper for a subtle contrast.

I have more pictures on my Facebook and Instagram pages if you’d like to take a look!

I think this bundle will be a big hit come January 4th!

Check out the hop today! You’ll be inspired for sure!

Kimberly Morris

Tricia Butts

Libby Fens


We Create – Haunts & Harvest

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Hello Friday!

It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! Blog Hop time!

Our theme this month is anything fall!

I went with Halloween as it is just around the corner!

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Lol! Isn’t this sentiment stamp THE best!?!?! It is SO true if you think about it! Lol!

Here are the rest of the fabulous words in this Well Defined set –

WELL DEFINED CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

I used the Stamparatus to stamp a nice, clean image!

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Now this fun candy paper? It is the Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper –

CUTE HALLOWEEN 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Since the pattern was all black and white, I used Stampin’ Blends to color it in!

This paper also has a sweet coordinating punch for it, the Halloween Punch –

HALLOWEEN PUNCH

I used it to cut out the Ghost, Cat, and Pumpkin. Soo cute! And, nice I didn’t have to stamp and color them! 

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The Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins were last detail I added to this sweet card! It was just what it needed!

I’d love to read what you think of this cute card before heading to Tricia’s Stamping Creations!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Well Defined
  • Card Stock – Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Basic White
  • Ink – Black Memento
  • DSP – Cute Halloween
  • Punches – Halloween
  • Other – Stamparatus, Stampin’ Blends, Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins

We Create – School Daze

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Happy Sunday! And, August 1st! Wow, time is flying! 

Back to school will be here before we know it! So that is our theme this month!

I create a trio of cards as a teacher gift –

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Teachers always like to encourage their students, so I thought these would be a nice gesture to pass on to their students.

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I used a few different stamp sets for these sentiments.

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I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches for this layout on these cards –

The stamp sets I used –

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Best Year

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In Symmetry

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Inspired Thoughts

So what do you think? A great group of cards, right?

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Stay tuned this week for more Back To School coordinating items from me!

Lots of great ideas on our hop today! Check them out!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Best Year, In Symmetry, Inspired Thoughts
  • Dies / Embossing – Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders
  • Card Stock – Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green
  • Ink – Black Memento
  • DSP – Pattern Party

We Create – Pattern Paper Blog Hop

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Happy July 1st!

Our theme this month is pattern paper, Designer Series Paper because Stampin’ Up is having a paper sale!!!

DSP Sale 2021

So why not show you how to make the most out of a 6″ x 6″ sheet of Designer Series Paper?

Look at these wonderful cards –

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I started with a 6″ x 6″ piece of Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper cutting it into 4 pieces that were 3″ x 3″.

From there, I made thee following cuts paying close attention to the pattern on the paper –

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Here, this was cut at 1 1/2″, or in half once.

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Lastly, this was cut at 1″, leaving the portion 2″.

All these are on a 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ piece of Night of Navy card stock. I then layered those on a scalloped panel from the Scallop Contours Dies. The Very Vanilla pieces are 3″ wide by about 1″, adding 1/8″ where needed to fill in the areas.

All the sentiments are from the coordinating stamp set, In Symmetry. Just a great group of cards!

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What do you think? A pretty cool way to use up your pattern paper! Check out all the ones on sale here.

Check out all the fabulous ideas on our hop today!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – In Symmetry
  • Dies / Embossing – Scallop Contours Dies
  • Card Stock – So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla
  • Ink – Night of Navy
  • DSP – Sweet Symmetry

We Create – Relationship Celebrations

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Happy June 1st!

Today the Last Chance Products Sale is on! You can find all the details here –

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Then the first of every month, We Create gets together to share some creative ideas!

Our theme this month is celebrating anything! I chose friendship!

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I used this adorable All Squared Away bundle as my focal point!

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I die cut the flower image, then backed them in Misty Moonlight. Adding Poppy parade flowers with rhinestones really made the flowers pop!

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To get the sentiment nice and clear, my trusty Stamparatus came in handy!

I made 12 of these sweet cards so it was worth setting up for multiple stamping! I can not stress using this platform enough!

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Check out the other great designs on our hop! We all love to read comments as well!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – All Squared Away
  • Dies / Embossing – Floral Square Dies
  • Bundle – All Squared Away
  • Card Stock – Basic White, Basic White Thick, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade
  • Ink – Poppy Parade
  • Other – Stamparatus, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

We Create – May Technique Toss Up

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Happy Saturday!

It’s the first of the month and time to share some creations with these talented stampers.

Our theme this month is techniques.

Perfect timing as I just received my Blending Brushes from Stampin’ Up!

BLENDING BRUSHES

Well, what did I create with them?

These –

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A beautiful set of cards using the same technique (makes for great practice) using the new 2021-2023 In Colors.

Well, how did I do it?

I started with the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set and the Stamparatus. I stamped the butterflies in each color first. I had saved the outer part from die cutting butterflies from another project. I used it like a stencil or mask.libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Butterfly Brilliance, Butterfly Brilliance Bundle, Queen Anne's Lace, Brilliant Wings Dies, Scallop Contours Dies, Stamparatus, Blending Brushes, We Create, We Create Blog Hop, techniques, 2021-2023 In Colors, 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum I taped the butterfly stencil/mask over the stamped butterflies.

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I tapped the Blending Brush in the same color ink and began touch the paper in a tapping swirling motion.

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I kept doing this until the butterflies looked subtly colored.

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When I was done, I carefully removed my butterfly stencil/mask.

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After all those were stamped and shadowed, I added a detailed butterfly die cut from the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum^.

I stamped sentiments from the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set and backed each piece with a scalloped vellum die cut from the Scallop Contours Dies^.

Look at each color up close –

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Pale Papaya

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Soft Succulent

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Fresh Freesia

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Evening Evergreen

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Such a beautiful set of cards! I can not wait to send these out!

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Check out all the wonderful inspiring techniques on our blog hop today!  And, yes, we love to read your compliments!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Butterfly Brilliance, Queen Anne’s Lace
  • Dies / Embossing – Brilliant Wings Dies, Scallop Contours Dies^
  • Bundle – Butterfly Brilliance
  • Card Stock – Pink, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, basic White, 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum^
  • Ink – Polished Pink, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia
  • Other – Stamparatus, Blending Brushes

We Create – The Animal Kingdom

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Happy April 1st!

No foolin’, time for an afternoon blog hop!

Our theme this month is animal kingdom.

Whoa! I had to think outside the box on these two…..

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Ok, I went with something WILD! 

I made a really cool background stamp from the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set. It was the leftover pieces from in between the butterflies! I used two sets of butterflies to get all these pieces. 

Look at my stamp –

I just love the wildness of this idea!

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For both cards, I used the same sentiment from retiring Itty Bitty Birthdays*!

ITTY BITTY BIRTHDAYS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)And, for both, I also used the retiring, and on sale for $4.00, Trio of Tags Dies* –

TRIO OF TAGS DIES

Such a great buy for the price!

See how cool they work together –

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To finish each off, I used 2020-2022 In Color Ribbon in Magenta Madness and Bumblebee.

Easy, cool cards! And, save some of those rubber scraps! You never know when you might need them! Lol!

Check out the others on the hop –

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Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Itty Bitty Birthdays*, Butterfly Brilliance
  • Dies / Embossing – Trio Of Tags Dies
  • Card Stock – Magenta Madness, Bumblebee, Basic White, Basic Black
  • Ink – Magenta Madness, Soft Suede, Black Memento,
  • Other – 2020-2022 In Color Ribbon in Magenta Madness and Bumblebee

We Create – Cut it Out

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Hello March!

The first day of the month always means a blog hop!

Our theme this month is anything ‘cut out’ by die cutting or fussy cutting. I have this covered!

I have included fussy-cutting (hand cutting of shapes), punching, decorative stitching, and die cutting –

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So sweet, right?!?!

I love the softness of this card! I used a slew of great items here!

The two show stoppers are the Stitched With Whimsy Dies, a must have –

STITCHED WITH WHIMSY DIES

And, the Flowering Vine Dies in retiring Purple Posy –

FLOWERING VINE DIES

Both are just as sweet as can be, especially when paired with the adorable bunny from the Springtime Joy stamp set –

SPRINGTIME JOY CLING STAMP SET

The sentiment was punched using the new Double Oval Punch. It makes a nice sitting spot for the little bunny!

Lots of great products to think about and put on your must have list to create some wonderful projects with!

Follow the hop onto the next talented stamper –

Kimberley Morris
Tanya Harvey
Tricia Butts
Jeanna Kay
Cheryl Curtis
Libby Fens

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Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Springtime Joy
  • Dies / Embossing – Flowering Vine Dies, Stitched With Whimsy Dies
  • Card Stock – Soft Sea Foam, Basic White, Purple Posy
  • Ink – Basic Gray
  • Punches – Double Oval
  • Other – Stampin’ Blends

We Create – Whateves

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Welcome to February!

Our theme this month is whatever we are working on or want to share!

You might know what I’ve been playing with…..

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The Sending Hearts January 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit!

Here is this wonderful kit –

Paper Pumpkin Jan 2021 Sending Love Kit

These are just a couple of the items I’ve created the past few days.

I used my favorite layouts for both of these.

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For this one, I fussy cut the mailbox from the kit. I added the Petal Pink card base, Poppy Parade layer, and the Pool Party layer.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Paper Pumpkin, Sending Hearts January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Stitched With Whimsy Dies, We Create, blog Hop, Love This one I just added a Basic White base, Basic Black layer, Poppy Parade layer, and a Pool Party Layer. Everything else is from the kit!

I did color the hearts with a permanent marker. It added a nice *pop* on the card.

One both cards, the Pool Party layer was embossed with the Stitched With Whimsy dies. Soo sweet!

I’d love to hear what you think about the cards before you head to the next blogger! 

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Sending Hearts January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit
  • Dies / Embossing – Stitched With Whimsy Dies
  • Card Stock – Basic White, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Petal Pink
  • Ink – Black Memento
  • DSP – Sending Hearts January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit
  • Other – Sending Hearts January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit

We Create – Crisp Creases

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Happy FIRST day of 2021!!!

This year just has to be better!

And, what better way to start the year off than with a second afternoon blog hop!?!?!

Our theme is Crisp Creases, which to me implies a fun fold! And who doesn’t love a good fun fold!?

I tried my hand at a Theater or Stage card for welcoming in the New Year. I used the December 2020 paper Pumpkin, Beary Comforting for the project.

Here, the card is closed –

 

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And, see it opened –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin December 2020 Word Wishes Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies, Beary Comforting, We Create, We Create Blog Hop, Fun Fold, New Years, Paper Pumpkin, Theater Card

Isn’t this THE cutest??? These little koalas looked as though they could hug so I mimicked that in the card! Only to reveal the welcoming of the New Year in Gold Foil!

This is an adorable kit for December (January will ship towards the end of the month).

KIT REFILL PP BEARY COMFORTING

To create my card, I literally looked at 10 or so different tutorials for ‘Theater Card’ until I found one that was easily explained. For me, it was by Debbie Henderson.

The card folds flat to mail –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin December 2020 Word Wishes Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies, Beary Comforting, We Create, We Create Blog Hop, Fun Fold, New Years, Paper Pumpkin, Theater Card

Although it looks high, it will go flatter. It sprung up to take the picture. It is a standard 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ sized card flat.

As the card pieces in the front slide away they reveal the inside message. From the top, here is what the card looks like. Notice all the dimension?

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin December 2020 Word Wishes Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies, Beary Comforting, We Create, We Create Blog Hop, Fun Fold, New Years, Paper Pumpkin, Theater CardYou can also see it here when the card is placed on its back. This is where you’d write your greeting or message.

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What do you think? Quite cool right? And some very crisp creases needed for this!

I hope I, and the others inspire you to have a creative day!

 

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Dies / Embossing – Stitched Rectangle Dies, Word Wishes Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies
  • Card Stock – Soft Sea Foam, Gold Foil
  • Other – Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin December 2020

We Create – Happy Holidays

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Happy December 1st! Wow!

Time for a blog hop –

Our theme this month is Happy Holidays!

I decided to create with this lovely Tag Buffet Project kit again –

TAG BUFFET PROJECT KIT

This time I went with gift card holders! And a whole bunch of them!

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Aren’t these the cutest?????

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They are all the same basic gift card holder, just different color bases!

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Similar to others I have made. I just love the color conbinations!

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Tag Buffet, Tag Buffet Kit, Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon, We Create Blog Hop, We Create

Each one is soo cute and sweet!

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I like the gold ribbon pull too!

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Tag Buffet, Tag Buffet Kit, Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon, We Create Blog Hop, We Create

Not sure which style is my favorite!?!?

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Tag Buffet, Tag Buffet Kit, Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon, We Create Blog Hop, We Create

When you pull up on the tag, here is the card –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up!, Tag Buffet, Tag Buffet Kit, Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon, We Create Blog Hop, We Create

It is simply in a folded piece of card stock!

What do you think? Want to give these a go?

Check out the others on our blog hop today! And, we LOVE to read compliments too!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Tag Buffet
  • Card Stock – Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, Flirty Flamingo, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White
  • Ink – Black Memento
  • Other – Tag Buffet Kit, Gold 1/4″ Shimmer Ribbon

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