Two Cards...One Sketch

Yesterday Tammy and I decided to feature a new Mojo Monday Sketch during our Teach it Tuesday Lives.  When looking at the sketch I thought it would be fun to feature some of my favorite Stampin' Up! pattern paper.  So I started playing with the Peaceful Garden DSP & the Peaceful Garden Glimmer paper, then I moved to the Modern Christmas Specialty paper.  

I had so much fun creating these using the Mojo Monday Sketch #457.  

There are two cards I shared in my video; one made before with the Peaceful Gardens paper and the second card was created on the video using the Modern Christmas Specialty paper.  The measurements are the same for each card with the exception of the circle I switched it up with dies from Nested Essentials.  All measurements are listed below.

• Card Base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" along the long side.
• Layer #1: 4" x 5 1/4"
• Layer #2: 4" x 3 3/4"
• Layer #3: 1 3/4" x 4 3/4" 
• Layer #4: 1 1/2" x 1" (Banner cut)
• Layer #5: 2 1/4" circle (or whatever shape you choose)

Card Tutorial

Check out Tammy's ADORABLE card made using this sketch on her Teach it Tuesday YouTube playlist and scroll to the bottom! 

Stampin' Up! Products used for featured cards:

Handmade & Heartfelt Cards

For everything there is a season and right now I am moving into a season of crafting on the road and in small spaces.  My husband will be retiring soon and we just purchased a 5th wheel so that we can travel the US!  One way I am going to keep up with my card making while we travel is through kits!  They are self contained all inclusive.  I could pack two or three kits and be set.  If I wanted to take a few extras I could pack some inks and card stock that coordinates so I am able to design alternative cards using the kits.  I have a lot to choose from (see picture below) and I have also just purchased the two new September 2025 kits; Handmade & Heartfelt and Road To Christmas (currently unavailable but WILL be returning).  Here are the kits I currently have to choose from! Which ones will I be taking!? 

This week Tammy and I wanted to share with you during our Teach it Tuesday the Handmade & Heartfelt card kit. There are a couple of reasons we chose this kit. First, Stampin' Up! will be featuring this kit during their World Card Making Day online event, Saturday October 4th.  You can sign up for this event between now and Friday, October 3rd. Second, we are excited that this kit has more than just cards, it has a great organizer that can be used for cards or something else (check out Tammy's YouTube video).

Card #1

Used the provided supplies in the kit to make the card as designed by Stampin' Up!

Card #2 - Alternate for Card #1

Card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Soft Sea Foam card stock

Layer #1: Layer of Crumb Cake with circle from kit (used with banner card)

Layer #2: Floral spray from kit

Card Organizer

For inspiration when creating with this kit you can watch this video!  Enjoy!

Check out Tammy's awesome card and card alternative from this kit as well as a great suggestion on how to us the organizer for something other than cards here on her YouTube channel. 

Stampin' Up! Products 

Charming Color Combo

Color combinations are always so fun! Tammy and I wanted to challenge ourselves using the following colors: Berry Burst, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, & Secret Sea!  Man was it a challenge but I just love the results!  I hope you do too!  

This card definitely is fancier and more detailed than I usually make and I have to admit I loved it.   

Here are the details for the card:

• Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• Layer #1: 4" x 5 1/4"
• Layer #2: 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"  (2 pieces of pattern paper)
• Layer #3: 4" x 1 3/4" 
• Layer #4: 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" (after applies dies you will cut this into 4 pieces)
• Layer #5: 2" x 2" square for sentiment
• Embossing feature: 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" with adhesive sheet on the back
• Interior: 4" x 5 1/4" 
• Embellishments: 13" ribbon & gems

I share with you in the video how I made the embossed layer of Secret Sea leaves as well as tips for cutting it into 4 pieces. (Please excuse the math problem! LOL)

Video

Check out Tammy's beautiful Fall card using these four colors on her Teach it Tuesday YouTube playlist, just scroll to the bottom!  

Stampin' Up! products used:

Peaceful Garden Crossover Gate Fun Fold

I love learning new to me fun folds that are simple but look difficult! Of course I went to my favorite resource of ideas...Pinterest!  So many fun cards to choose from! A fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Kathi Ondus, shared the fun fold I chose to make today.  However, I did decide to make a few tweaks!

For this card I chose to use items from the Peaceful Gardens Suite; I used the Peaceful Garden DSP, Peace on Earth bundle & Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder.  When I created the original card I chose the pattern paper with the white background and Misty Moonlight leaves.  As much as I love that pattern I realized that I wanted my pattern paper to have the Secret Sea background with pops of white.  Doing this makes it "pop" on the panels.  

This was my first card!  

Here is my revised card!

Card Details:

• Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8" (watch my video for a tip on scoring this card base)
• Layer #1: 4" x 5 1/4" 
• Layer #2: 1 1/2" x 4" card stock (3 pieces)
• Layer #3: 1 1/4" x 3 3/4" pattern paper (3 pieces)
• Layer #4: 3" x 2 1/2" White card stock for Dove
• Interior: 5 1/4" x 4" color card stock & 5" x 3 3/4" white card stock

Video:

Check out Tammy's beautiful Christmas fun fold, Fan Fold, on her Teach it Tuesday YouTube playlist and scroll to the bottom!  

Products used: 

Twist on Triple Time with Snowflakes

While playing with the Snowy Delight decorative masks I had this vision of using the Triple Time technique but with a twist. So I hope you enjoy this twist on a fun technique.

Card Details:

• Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Layer #1: 4" x 5 1/4" white card stock
• Layers #2-#5:  8 1/2" x 11" white card stock (die cut out 4 layers)
• Interior: 4" x 5 1/4" white

Video:

Check out Tammy's beautiful snowflake card on her Teach it Tuesday YouTube playlist and scroll to the bottom!  

Products Used: 

Below is the list of products from the 2025 September-December Mini Catalog with their items numbers as well as the normal format of products used with links. 

• Snowy Delights Decorative Masks pg 53 #165808  $12.00  
• Branching Out Dies pg 50 #165775 $29.00
• Gifts of Joy Stamp set pg 55 #165964 $21.00

September Online Exclusives: 

• Silent Snowfall Specialty Paper 12"x12"  #166062 $10.00

Slimline Card Fun - Christmas Style

Slimline cards...a fun new card in my card making world.  Have you ever made a slimline card?  I had no idea where to start and discovered that Pinterest too has all sorts of fun sketches! (Surprise! Surprise!)

Tammy and I decided it would be fun to try our hand at a slimline card for our Teach it Tuesday this week.  So we found a sketch through our favorite source Mojo Monday on Pinterest.   Here is the sketch we chose and below it you will find the measurements I used.  

Card Details:

• Card base:  9 1/4" x 7 1/2"  (scored at 3 3/4" along the 7 1/2" side)
• Layer #1: 9" x 3 1/2" Pattern paper
• Layer #2: 1" x 9" coordinating card stock 
• Layer #3: 9 1/2" piece of 1/2" wide ribbon (or you can use card stock)
• Layers #4: 1 3/4" circle (need 3) Stylish Shapes dies
• Layer #5: 1" x 3" card stock - long skinny banner die from Stylish Shapes
• Interior: 9" x 3 1/2" white card stock

Both a stamp set, Gifts of Joy, and pattern paper, Traditions of Christmas, that I used for this card can be found in the upcoming September - December 2025 Mini Catalog.  

Check out Tammy's fun birthday slimline card on her Teach it Tuesday YouTube playlist and scroll to the bottom!  

Products used that are currently available: 

Simple Stamping - Stamps, Ink & Paper

Sometimes it is fun to go back to the basics of card making, the SIP card.  SIP stands for Stamps Ink Paper.  Sometimes we think that we need all the extras to make a beautiful card. Don't get me wrong those extras are a LOT of fun to play with but if you are NEW to card making or want to just go back to the basics the SIP card is the way to go.

Today I am showing you how to use a stamp set, pattern paper and ink to create a beautiful Autumn card.  I will also be using a stamp set that isn't strictly Autumn themed but is versatile enough to be used for Spring & Summer.  This set is the Natural Botanical stamp set.  The Autumn themed pattern paper I am using is called Gathering Together (Item #165969) and will be available Wednesday, September 3rd as a part of the new September Online Exclusives.  The rest of the supplies will be listed below.  

Card Details:

Card base: 11" x 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" 

Layer #1: 4" x 5 1/4" (I stamped on pattern paper)

Layer #2: 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Layer #3: 3 1/4" x 1" 

Interior: White Panel 4" x 5 1/4" 

To find some tips to personalizing pattern paper and see how to simply put together a stamps, ink & paper card check out my video. 

Check out Tammy's beautiful card using this SIP technique on her Teach it Tuesday YouTube playlist and scroll to the bottom!  Actually there is a bonus with Tammy's video...she also shares 3 different color combinations! All lovely!

Supplies used for this card: