Use your scraps

 Lately I've been trying to use up scraps of Stampin'Up! DSP from older suites as the annual catalogue will be out soon.  

I really love this paper from the Hues of Happiness Suite, the dies are lovely too with some that cut out the pretty blooms and there are useful stamps in the set. 

Here is what I made with some scraps

Card base -  5 1/2 x 8 1/4 heavy weight basic white, scored at 4 1/8. (US  5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4) (edited as I trimmed base to 5 1/2) 

Ordinary basic white - 2 x 5 1/2, score every 1/2" on long side - do not fold

scraps 1/2" wide DSP, co-ordinating cardstock

Flowers and leaves cut from DSP

Gems

Here is how I made it:

 Comparing the embossed card front and plain one I made first; I like both, just different.

Thanks so much for joining me. 

Lesley x

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SU Products used:

Thick Basic white  card  #159230

Basic white  card #159228

Hues of Happiness DSP ~158822 (this is likely to be discontinued so maybe available at a special price soon)

In colour glossy dots#158827

On line 3D basic embossing folder  set #161598

Paper trimmer #152392    Id be lost without this !!!! 

Dimensional foam pads #104430

Paper snips scissors  #103579

Multi purpose liquid glue #154974

Gift Box of cards

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick post today but I couldn't wait to share this project.

I've been so busy making cards with the Hello Irresistible DSP  that I thought they would make a super gift and decided to make a box for them, Giving a handful of cards doesnt look anywhere near as impressive as a they do in a pretty box. You could also use this box for keeping photos afterwards if you didnt want to refil it with cards or even pop some Easter chocs inside. I mustn't get thinking about chocs!! Did you spot the pretty Crinkled Seam Binding too? Just a little delicate finishing touch! Oops - forgot to add the Frosted dots - not in the photo but imagine three little dark greenish frosted dots. Im adding these to all the makes with these papers - there are so many in the pot that you can afford to be generous. 😊

I made it to fit European C6 size envelopes. It measures 7 x 5 x 1 . There are lots of tutorials on YT but made for US cards and too small for UK. I based this on a tutorial by JanB and tweaked it a little, adding extra layers tomake the 6 x6 DSP fit and inking the die-cut flowers.   I think a gift like this with a set of cards would make a fun card class. Private message me if you would be interested.

Thanks so much for joining me

Lesley x

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Products used:

Hello Irresistible suite collection  #161154 

Flirty Flamingo ink pad #147052

Soft Succulent  card  #155777

Evening Evergreen card #155575

Thick Basic white  card  #159230

Basic white  12 x 12 card  #159231

White Crinkled seam binding   #151326

Loose frosted dots   #161153

Paper trimmer #152392    Id be lost without this !!!! 

Dimensional foam pads #104430

Paper snips scissors  #103579

Multi purpose liquid glue #154974

Pop up pillar card

I'm sure you guessed that it wouldn't take me long to start using the new StampinUp! Hello Irresistible Suite! 

Here is a sweet pop up card that used pillars to create the dimension and also fold flat. I've made various styles of pillar cards before and there are several tutorials on YouTube but as usual I've put my own twist on it and sized to fit A4 card for UK and Europe.  This card has an acetate window aperture to support the beautiful bloom; I sized the circular border on the front to fit  the circular die and allow the contrasting Flirty Flamingo card to show through. It is adhered to a proper folding card base so there is enough room to write - one of my pet peeves with some card styles!

Here are the Imperial dimensions I used:

Base card: 4 1/8 x 11, scored at 5 1/2        DSP 3 7/8 x 5 1/4

Basic white inside layer 3 7/8 x 5 1/4                                                                                              

Acetate window sheet: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2  (needs to be large enough to hide behind the aperture allowing for                       DSP to adhere to inside of card    

Front pop up section: 4 1/8 x 9 1/2    score at 1/2 ,   1 1/4 ,   2 ,  2 3/4  from either side                                                DSP  3 3/4 x 3 7/8

1.    Make up the card base with DSP.. Stamp greeting onto basic white and  decorate  with 1/2 flowers        and leaves from the edge of respective DSP sheets.

2.    Fold and burnish all the score lines on pop up section (Mountain folds).                                            3.    Cut aperture in centre of front DSP with  3 3/8 circle die and adhere to card section.                          4.    Cut another aperture through the card with 2 3/8 circle die making sure there is an even border               around the die.                                                                                                                                       5.    fix acetate window sheet to back of pop up with DST or Seal                                                            6.    Apply glue of choice to the 1/2" tabs on the pop up. fold under one pillar at a time and press                   down leaving 3/4" section showing . When you release, the pillar should be formed. Repeat with           the other side.                                                                                                                                          7.    Adhere one pillar at a time to the card with glue of choice. I used DST plus wet glue. Fold the pillar        under and line up the right hand edge of right pillar with the outside edge of card base and also               top/bottom. Hold for minute. when you release it should be stuck 3/4" inside card base. Repeat with        left hand side. Check that both sides fold both ways to form flat card for posting 

8.   Decorate front by sticking circle die using tiny dots tombow to circles and gently lay in place                centrally withing the card border.                                                                                                          9.   Die cut or fussy cut smaller flower plus 3 white lacy leaves. Form arrangement and adhere with              Seal or Seal+                                                                                                                                       10. Embellish with Loose frosted dots and tiny dots Tombow.

Please don't be put off by the detailed instructions. I often make a trial version out of copy paper first to check my sizes and methods before commiting to cardstock. Then I scribble on sizes and keep for reference for another time! 

Thanks so much for joining me

Lesley x

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Products used:

Hello Irresistible suite collection  #161154 

Flirty Flamingo ink pad  ink pad #

Flirty Flamingo card  #141421

Basic white  card  #159228

Paper trimmer #152392    Id be lost without this !!!! 

Simply shammy to clean stamps #147042

Paper snips scissors  #103579

Multi purpose liquid glue #154974

                                               

First Day of Spring

Well, it's officially the Vernal Equinox today and the first day of Spring. Noone told the weather though and it's raining here. 

My card today uses the Irresistible Blooms Suite collection and the die on the edge panel really makes me think of the rain on the windows of my craft room.

My thanks go to Sue Campfield for her Flying Finch fold that I used for the card. I have a real weakness for fancy folds - just in case you hadn't noticed, and this one stands really well. I just realised it's all F-s; Flying Finch made with Flirty Flamingo card! I just love the pretty colour and how well it shows off the DSP . The 3D embossing folder Ive used comes from the new Basic trio set. This one with the cross-hatching is lovely. 

   TIP!!!

Cut the card a little larger than requires, spritz with water before embossing and leave to dry. Them cut card to size. There is so much 3d dimension that it makes the card shrink a little and I might be a little OCD but I prefer it all to match in size. 

I used the Multi-purpose wet glue throughout as I find it easier to line up layers with a little slippage time. I adhered the die-cuts with a tiny dab on the back of the dots and used a scrap of card with smear of glue  to get under the strands. Wow! All tips today!! 

Thanks so much for joining me. 

Lesley x

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Products used:

Hello Irresistible suite collection  #161154 

Flirty Flamingo card  #141421

Basic white  card  #15922

3D basic embossing folder  set #161598

Paper trimmer #152392    Id be lost without this !!!! 

Simply shammy to clean stamps #147042

Paper snips scissors  #103579

Multi purpose liquid glue #154974

                                               

Mothers Day Thank you card

Good morning everyone,

Here's a super quick Thank you card for all the great women out there; mums, stepmums,grandmas, aunts, those who act in a caring way whether the kids were actually yours or not and that includes all the teachers, nurses and kind people who just give love. Thank you 💕

I intended to make one of those lattice type cards I've been seeing on Social media lately but this evolved.

It's basically a z-fold card with two extra z's. I can't claim any kudos for this and Im sure it has probably  been made before by someone, somewhere but I like it. I used up strip I had from previous projects too, so a great winner.

Quick tip - the stamp didn't have a mat so I drew my cloud-shape around the stamped image with a soft pencil and then cut out with the super sharp snips - I got a much better result and the white space was more even !!!!!

Hope you try it - if you do, please tag me in Socials. Id so love to see your makes with this simpe idea

Lesley xxx

No need for instructions but here is a list of the products I used

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Products used:

Hello Irresistible suite collection  #161154 

Soft Sea foam card  #147012

Thick Basic white  card  #159230

Basics 3D embossing folder trio  #161598

Paper trimmer #152392    Id be lost without this !!!! 

Simply shammy to clean stamps #147042

Paper snips scissors  #103579

Multi purpose liquid glue #154974

Irresistible goodies from SU

 Good morning,

It's just beginning to feel as though Spring isn't too far away. The days are getting longer and the clocks go forward soon; that means much better light in my craft room! I do hate having to have the electric light on all day.

My SU haul of goodies arrived including the new Online Exclusives; Hello Irresistible Suite Collection, new 3D embossing folders and some new colour cardstock to co-ordinate with the DSP; Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight and  Soft Sea foam.  It also coordinates with two old ones that I assume will be coming back in the colour refresh that is coming ready for the new annual catalogue. can't wait to see what is in it. If you have ordered from me in the past 6 months, I will automatically post you a physical catalogue, when it is out, so you can thumb through it and drool!!!   

I'm really happy that two circle punches have made a comeback  - 2" and 1 3/4". such useful sizes. Definitely worth getting as soon as they are available again - won't be long to wait! As a demo I'm allowed to preorder goodies before they become available to everyone - this really is a huge perk of the job, apart from the discount!!!  We all love a discount, don't we! If you have been thinking of even PERHAPS looking into becoming a demo, contact me for a chat - no pressure, just info. You can also trial it and if it isn't for you, just stop and go back to being one of my customers. No loss, no penalties, no minimum contract......  You can make it a business, it can be a hobby that pays for your crafty addiction, or you can just be your own best customer and get discount- anyway is good.  My contact details are always on my SU website here   

• Lesley Kilby
• Contact Me
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Chat soon,

Lesley x

Thanks so much for joining me

Lesley x

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Interactive Tricky Card with Abigail Rose Collection

Hello everyone, 

I have been really busy with the lovely Abigail Rose Collection from Stampin'Up!. I realised that I had rather overlooked these beautiful  papers so it was time to remedy this. The papers are a timeless mix of full blown roses with subtle shades of cream and brown. Petal pink and hints of gold bring them to life. How beautiful would they be for weddings?

This unusual card is  really interactive. I believe the actual card design belongs to Srushti Patil but I would also like to credit Maria's Crafting Corner for her version. It is called a "Tricky"card  

Two folded panels pull out to reveal folded wings. Ive left space for a stamped greeting and space to write a message. I often do this when I am not sure who the recipient will be so I can personalise it. The finished size is 4" x 4 5/8" folded and will fit into a 5" square envelope or C6 with some supporting card to go in the post.

Im adding a list of products that I used to make it but it would suit almost any DSP. If you like this particular paper, hop over to my Stampin'Up store soon as the curret catalogue expires in April 2023 and I have no idea if it will continue into the new one. I do know that I'll be ordering more papers as we have a wedding invitation later in the year. 

Thanks so much for joining me

Lesley

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Abigail Rose 12 x 12 DSP #159037

Cottage Rose stamp and die Bundle #159048

Memento Tuxedo black ink pad #132708

Early Espresso ink pad #147114

Petal pink card #147009

Stylish shapes dies #159183

Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder #156505

Paper trimmer #152392    Id be lost without this !!!! 

Simply shammy to clean stamps #147042

Paper snips scissors  #103579

Multi purpose liquid glue #154974