Today's card is one that I created using scraps of the Inked Botanicals DSP. The scraps are from a class I held last year. Pulling colors from the paper, I used Calypso Coral to stamp "Thinking of You," from the Sentimental Park Stamp set.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to learn how to make your own cards!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's card is made using Perenial Lavender designer series papers. I popped up the sentiment.
Do you think this card needs something more? What else would you add?
Some events I would use this for include graduation or a wedding. What event would you use this card?
Leave me a message/comment!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's share is a Happy Birthday card I made using Inked Botanicals designer series papers. This is retired, but I have 4 partial packs to use up! See the floral die cut on the front? I used the negative piece on the inside! And because I bloopered stamping the sentiment, I used more nested dies to cover it and layer my sentiment.
If you are local to the Branson area and want to learn how to make your own greeting cards, please contact me! I can come to your home for a class with your friends.
Today's card is one that I love and need. Do you need reminders in your life? Have a friend that seems down?
This scenic paper with the crystal dots reminds me of tears falling and God watching me. I need this reminder every day. I'm still suffering with sciatic nerve pain and making cards helps take my mind off of it.
If you need a special card for someone, let me know. I'd love to create a card for you.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's card is one that makes me want more watermelon! This is made with the Fruit Salad papers . The sentiment "Happy Birthday," is popped up. Inside, I placed a piece of "watermelon rind" paper leaving room for your personal message.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's card was inspired by Susie Wood, my upline with Stampin' Up! This is a Z-fold card using the Fruit Salad papers.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Check out this cute banana card! I love how this turned out. I used the Fruit Salad designer series papers, but you can use any papers on this design.
I only picked up one pack of the paper during Sale-A-Bration, and I still have lots left!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's share are three cards I made using the Floral Delight designer series papers. Flowers were fussy cut and popped up with dimensionals.
Wishing You a Happy Day cards are great to have on hand for successful job hunting, job promotions, birthdays, or just to wish someone a "happy" day. These will be up in my store for sale as well. They do come with an envelope and are enclosed in a plastic sleeve when purchased on-line.
Where is my store: It's called Desirees-Craftroom.square.site/shop
Let me know if you have any questions or issues.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's share are five birthday cards that I will have in my on line store. These were made using the Floral Delight designer series papers. Each of these are one of a kind and are blank inside. I bought these as a kit from a fellow demonstrator, Janis Purves.
I had fun making these! I hope you see something you like! Shop these cards in my on-line store. The link is the top one on the left.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's share are Thinking of You cards using the February, Spring is Here, Paper Pumpkin Kit.
On the first card, I used a different card base, cut down one of the card bases included in the kit and added foil background.
What do you think?
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's share are cards I made using a one-sheet-wonder, courtesy of fellow demonstrator, Tami White. What is a One-Sheet-Wonder? It's one sheet of 12 x 12 designer series papers that you cut up to make lots of cards. These are nice to have on had so when you need to add a sentiment, you have everything else done. I also have a folder on Pinterest where I've saved a variety of One-Sheet Wonders for you to look at.
If you would like to see a specific card, be sure to comment so I can post it individually.
I did use some different stamp sets, and dies and really love how they turned out. All of these are available for sale. They come with a cream envelope and in a plastic sleeve for protection in shipping. No sentiments are stamped inside these, but can be added upon request.
I hope you are enjoying yourself this Good Friday.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Whenever I need to build a collection of cards, I use my Paper Pumpkin kits. This kit is from February and is called Spring is Here. I used some of the envelopes as layering, Cut some card bases that were in the kit down for layering as well. I added some copper foil I had laying around and adding some twine to some.
I make cards for enjoyment. I do have a friend that participates in a Farmer's Market. She sells my cards locally there. I'm trying to keep back what I post so I can put on line for sale. If you are local, be sure to check out the Farmer's Market in Forsyth in Saturdays starting in May.
What do you think--are these cards a good variety?
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
For today's card, I used a Bermuda Bay card base and added half of one card base (polka dot paper) for my layer. Add a strip of designer paper and my tag. The open space between Happy and Birthday is room to add certain numbers for a special birthday. Again, the Happy Birthday and inside sentiment are from the stamp set included in the Poppin' Birthday's Paper Pumpkin kit.
I do sell my stamp sets as well so if there is a certain kit that I use and you are interested in, check with me to see if I'm ready to sell it! I sell my Paper Pumpkin stamp sets for $5 plus shipping.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I'm in love with the Fruit Salad designer series papers! I just received my Arches Bundle (bundle means stamps and coordinating dies). I used the dies to form the focal piece. In stead of tossing scraps, I fussy cut the fruit and added to the inside of the arch.
Let me know if these don't make you hungry! I love fruit, but cannot each much because of being a diabetic. Can you eat just 1/2 a banana? What do you do with the other half?
I'd love to hear your answers!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Do you ever what just a portion of a phrase on a stamp? Here's what I do when that happens. . .I cover the part I don't want with tape. Then stamp my ink pad on the stamp. REMOVE the tape, and then stamp on my card!
This card is still using some of the Fruit Salad papers from Sale-A-Bration. I still have lots left from my first pack of paper. You can actually make four cards out of one sheet of 6 x 6 papers!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's card is still using leftover pieces from the Poppin' Birthdays Paper Pumpkin kit. I believe this is the last one from this kit. No promises!
I do post on Facebook and Instagram as well. I try to reach out to as many people as I can. I use card making as a stress reliever so I have a lot of cards. I reserve my extra Christmas cards to send to Cards for Soldiers.
Remember to check my on line store as I try to post my cards there for sale for you.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's card is still using up pieces from the Poppin' Birthday Paper Pumpkin kit.
I used a basic white card base and used the other half of the card included in the kit that I cut in half. Using some of the pieces, I created a cake with four candles on it. The sentiment on the inside is from the stamp set included in the Poppin' Birthdays kit.
The Stampin' UP! Paper Pumpkit Kits are a once-a-month delivered to your door. All the things you need to make 9 cards are included in the kit. In your first kit, you also get a free clear block to stamp with. You can purchase one kit, subscribe to get 3, 6, or a year. If you purchase a year's subscription, it's like getting one month free!
These kits are great for beginners because you get stamps, ink and everything you need to get started.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today, being Sibling Day, I wanted to share the cards I made for my three sisters. I made my first one with my friend, Sandra.
Then I proceeded to make some Lavender Crosses for my Scrapbooking buddies. Then I made these.
What do you think? My upline, Susie Wood, made one for the front of the card. I'm going to play with that next.
Be sure to let me know what you think of these cards. If you would like to see some more like these, I can make them and put up on my store!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today's card is also using pieces from the Poppin' Birthday kit. I used Flirty Flamingo for the card base. I cut one of the card bases included in the kit to make my first layer. I used my Happy Birthday die and cut the two words so I could place on this card. On the inside, I added a piece of white card stock (easier to write on) and dressed it up with a bow on top and strip of coordination paper on the bottom.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
While "working" in my Craftroom, I pulled out some old partially finished Paper Pumpkin kits. This kit had some partially made up cards that I just needed to add some finishing touches.
I did go in for an epidural shot in my lower back yesterday. This is my second one in 6 months. The shots do help, but will probably have to have back surgery next.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I hope you had a great weekend. I've been playing with more designer series papers that I received from Sale-A-Bration. Today's share is a card I made following Kerry McDonough's share. I did estimate my sizes and so I added a green layer to accommodate my shortage. I still like how this card turned out. Let me know if you like the layout!
I used two separate Paper Pumpkin stamps to get my birthday wishes on the front. On the inside, I used the sentiment from Layering Leaves.
Come back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
For today’s card, this is my normal 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 style card. I fussy cut all the fruit from the fruit salad designer papers. The sentiment is from the Layering Leaves stamp set. Since I had a little piece of the background paper, I added that to the inside edge.
Inspiration came from the Artisan team of Stampin’ Up!
Happy Crafting
Desiree
This card was inspired by the Stampin’ Pretty team of Stampin’ Up! I used the fruit salad designer series papers from Sale-a-Bration. The words are both from the stamp set So Sincere.
I have my cards selling for $5, but you get 20% off after you select five cards!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
One last 5 x 7 card I created using older papers. This is another card for my sister, Linda.
If you need to use up your pretty papers, these larger cards are a good way to share your beautiful papers. I have many floral papers available to choose from, so if you would like to come learn how to make your own cards, be sure to contact me.
And if you like these larger cards and want to buy one of them, let me know as I don't normally make this size unless requested.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
