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Sweet Hello Baby Card
Every now and then a card comes together that is a little bit of this and that and I just love the end result. This is one of those cards. I actually made it for last summer’s convention display boards and realized that I don’t think I ever posted it, so I wanted to share!
Tips for making this card:
- This is a perfect card for using up a bunch of your scraps because it is lots of little die cuts and scrap strips of paper.
- Cut out an oval framlelit shape and then add a little bit of detailing by creating faux stitches using your Baked Brown Sugar marker.
- Don’t be afraid of letting your stamped elements go off the edge of the oval. It keeps it more interesting to look at and not too stuck together.
- Mix and match your stamps like the moon from Pictogram Punches and then the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes for just the card you want.
- Add some flair to your bows by tieing a bow with the Gold Baker’s twine and then AFTER you tie the bow, unwrap the gold piece for a bit of tinsel.
- Both the pink designer paper and the paper for the little stars come from the All Abloom designer paper stack. You can give your paper new life by punching out shapes (like the flowers in the paper) with a different shape (the star from the Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack)
Sale-a-Bration Update!
Did you catch the extra set of annual catalog items that are now available as Sale-a-Bration freebies? The items in the Sale-a-bration catalog and flyers are while supplies last and with Blendabilities now being available, they wanted to make sure there were enough choices for everyone for the last week and a half of the promotion!
So if you want to do some embossing like how I used the Arrows embossing folder above, check out some other options you could earn for free!
See the rest of the Sale-a-Bration Items here:
- Original Sale-a-Bration Flyer
- New March Exclusive Items
Start shopping here to get your favorites before they are sold out!
Project Supplies Used:
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Pictogram Punches Wood-Mount Stamp Set
Price: $21.95

Pictogram Punches Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Price: $16.95

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set
Price: $26.95

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Stamp Set
Price: $36.95

Big Shot
Price: $99.95

Bitty Banners Big Shot Die Framelits
Price: $14.95

Ovals Collection Framelits Die
Price: $26.95

Folder Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Price: $7.95

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack
Price: $6.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
Price: $16.95

Gold Baker’s Twine
Price: $3.50

2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
Price: $14.95

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $8.50

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $6.95

Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $6.95

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad
Price: $5.95

Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
Price: $5.95
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March 20, 2015
Mix & Match those Flower Punches for this Great Dimensional Birthday Card
Over the last couple catalogs, I’ve collected many of the flower stamp sets and matching punches from Stampin’ Up! Because you know how much of a sucker I am for stamp sets that match punches – it makes it so easy! So, I was playing around and started combining my different flowers and it turns out they look pretty great together. Check it out –
Tips for this project:
- Stamp the flower image with the same color ink as your cardstock (in this case, Strawberry Slush) before stamping to create a custom look.
- Mix in between your layers flower punches out of Whisper White cardstock and sponge with the same color ink you used on the other flowers to create a pop of color and make your flower layers distinct.
- Use a Bone Folder to curl up the petals of your flower to help make it be more 3D and come to life!
- The Window Frame framelits make the perfect opening to allow some of your patterned paper peek through behind your flower and frame your flower.
- Cut your patterned paper to 1/4″ larger than your Whisper White cardstock to give an extra coordinating border.
I often get asked if I recommend purchasing stamp sets in wood mount, clear mount, or photopolymer – and often I say it depends on the type of stamp set for me. With these flowers and matching punches, I know that 90% of the time, I’m going to be stamping and punching out my flowers and so I optimized for Easy and Speed in stamping.
–So I buy them in wood mount
This is because I know that I won’t need precision placement most of the time and it makes it easy to grab and go when I want to stamp, and especially if I want to punch out a few different flower images from the same set. I don’t have to clean my stamp and change the block between stamping, they are all ready to go and I can just do all my stamping at one time and then do all my cleaning. Easy, peasy, done!
Project Supplies Used:
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Use Hostess Code EGR29JBV to receive a free gift from me when you place your order!

Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount Bundle
Price: $22.75

Mixed Bunch Clear Stamp Set
Price: $21.95

Flower Shop Wood Stamp Set
Price: $23.95

Petite Petals Wood Stamp Set
Price: $15.95

Blossom Punch
Price: $16.95

Pansy Punch
Price: $15.95

Petite Petals Punch
Price: $12.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
Price: $16.95

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack
Price: $6.95

Window Frames Collection Framelits Die
Price: $26.95

Big Shot
Price: $99.95

Big Shot Magnetic Platform
Price: $39.95

Bone Folder
Price: $6.95

Stampin’ Dimensionals
Price: $3.95

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad
Price: $5.95

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
Price: $5.95

Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $6.95

Strawberry Slush 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $6.95

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Price: $8.50
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February 7, 2015
Some ideas for the 25% off Stamp Sets
If you didn’t see, yesterday Stampin’ Up! announced a 25% off 25 stamp sets sale. Looking through the list I saw some sets that I can’t wait to get and others that I’ve had for a while but hadn’t posted about in a while. So I thought I would pull up a few fun ideas from the archives to share and help give you some different ideas to try.
See the full list of 25% off stamps with pictures here
Bright Blossoms
Cheery Bright Blossom Card
Hearts a Flutter & Oh Hello
Sweet Party Invitation
Yippee Skippee
Betsy’s Blossom & Itty Bitty Banners
Betsy’s Blossom card with Framelits

And don’t forget, my Anniversary Week giveaway!
- Visit my Online Store to grab these great deals and use the hostess code R2XQXU3
- Email me which of the goodies above you want to order and I’ll be putting together a group order.
- On monday, if we have enough orders placed, I will draw a name for at least $25 in hostess benefits and let you get more free goodies!
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October 23, 2013
Two by Two–A Sweet Baby Card
I just had to share this card today because everytime I look at my stack of card swaps, I smile when I see it. I have loved this Noah’s Ark stamp – Two by Two – since it showed up in the catalog this year and have been trying to be good and wait to order it but we will see how long I end up holding out. 🙂

I mean, look how cute the animals are all colored in?
card designed by Linda Cary
If you heat emboss your stamped image first, it makes it easier to color in and separate the different colors. Then you can just grab your ink pads and a blender pen; or your markers, and start letting your inner artist come out as you color and sponge away! (This next picture tries to show you the embossing… can you see the shiny stuff? :))

Plus there are lots of little details to this card like the Fanfare embossing folder for the embossed Baja Breeze cardstock on the top half of the page, the stitched satin ribbon in the middle, the Itty Bitty Banners stamp and framelits to make the sentiment banner, and the fun bitty buttons for just an added touch in the top corner.
I have to say though, I really like the layered banners for the sentiment myself. What is your favorite detail?

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Two by Two Noah’s Ark Card Recipe
Stamps: Two by Two, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Versamark, Basic Black, Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, CAjun Craze
Paper: Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Patio Party dsp
Accessories: heat tool, Bitty Banners framelits, Big Shot, Label framelits, fanfare embossing folder, clear embossing powder, bitty buttons, primrose petals stitched satin ribbon, sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals
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September 6, 2012
Patio Party Birthday!
Today is the day that I fly to SLC, so be checking back here and on my facebook page for updates from Convention. But before I go, I wanted to share one more birthday card using the Patio Party designer paper and Make a Cake stamp set.

This card is actually really quick and easy to make because you simply stamp the cake image with Midnight Muse and color in with your markers. The banners in the top half of the card are all part of one pattern in the Patio Party designer paper. Then you just need to stamp the Bitty Banner sentiment and cut it out with the matching Itty Bitty Banners framelits! Seriously, super quick!
The other colors in today’s card are Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple.
Well, I’m off to pack up my swaps and head to the airport! I’ll be back and sharing soon!
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July 17, 2012
A Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals Thank You
One of the things I love about the internet is that it allows me to connect with new stamping buddies and friends. Recently, I was lucky enough to connect up with Angela. I had actually referred her to a demo closer to her home but due to some circumstances she ended up connecting back up with me. I got to meet her adorable family at my garage sale and so when she placed an order with me recently, I wanted to send her a special thank you card. So, this is what went in the mail to her:
This card is a fun combination of a lot of new items: new in colors – Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals, new stamps – Itty Bitty Banners and Make a Cake, new dsp – Patio Party, and new framelits – Banner framelits! Plus, of course, the pennant punch.
I love how Make a Cake is perfect for paper piecing the middle layer of the cake…just you wait, you’ll be seeing more of that from me later. 🙂
So, to all my internet stamping friends and customers… I’m so glad to have met you – even if its only been virtually! I’ll see you around the internets soon!

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July 3, 2012
Yet Another Betsy’s Blossom Card…now with Framelits
Ok, apparently I’m a fan of the Betsy’s Blossom stamp set. 🙂 Here is another card that I made recently with it…. again, highlighting some of the new and cute designer series paper. 🙂 Though this time it is the Floral District paper. I thought it could stand on it’s own pretty well don’t you think?

I stamped a Rich Razzleberry bird from Betsy’s Blossom and then a sentiment from the Bitty Banners stamp set. Then the coolest part… BANNER FRAMELITS!!! Yay for cute banners that are no work at all to cut out!!! See, look at how nicely they match:
Itty Bitty Banners Stamp set
Banners Framelits
See, how stinkin easy is that? 🙂
Any way, I also pulled out my trusty vellum for a nice way to help the stamped images stand out without distracting from the patterned background. Sure I know this card is simple but I love it anyway!
Have you tried the Banner framelits and if so what do you think? Do you love them as much as I do?

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Floral District Thank You Card Recipe
Stamps: Betsy’s Blossom, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Grey
Paper: Floral District dsp, Whisper White cs, So Saffron cs, Rich Razzleberry cs, Vellum cs
Accessories: Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Glue dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones
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June 4, 2012
Stampin’ Up! Catalog Sneak Peek
I feel almost selfish, I ordered some of the new sneak peek products earlier this month and while I’ve been getting to know them; I haven’t done much sharing (aside from the In Color sampler bookmarks I included with mailed catalogs).
Well, I thought I would change that and share a card I made to play with a bunch of new things… can you guess how many new items are in this card?
So, what is your guess?
If you said 5 items, I’d say nice job! If you said 6, then you are exactly right!
First off is the super cute paper called Patio Party that features the new In Colors. I thought the banners design was cool enough on its own that I wanted to let it shine by being the focal point of the card. Next, I added some of the new stitched grosgrain ribbon (Daffodil Delight in this case) for a border trim and to help my sentiment pop! Ok, #3 – the stamp set called Itty Bitty Banners. Now, I like sentiments and banners but I wouldn’t be loving this set as much if it wasn’t for the fact that there are new framelits to exactly match the stamps!!! woo hoo!!! So, that is number 4, the matching Bitty Banner framelits! I love how easy it makes my job at cutting out the sentiments.
So, that leaves 2 more new things to spot. Well, they are new In Colors… first is the pink paper matting my paper in the middle of the card – it is the new Primrose Petals and it is super pretty. And finally, I stamped my sentiment in the new blue called Midnight Muse. I know, it is hard to tell but it is a really nice blue color. Not quite as dark as Night of Navy but deeper than Island Indigo or Not Quite Navy.
Well, all of these things are available starting June 1. but… did you know you can get them earlier than that?
Want to get these items now?
Did you know, that if you order the Stampin’ Up demonstrator starter kit (your choice of $125 worth of products for only $99 plus free shipping!) now, you are able to fill your starter kit with sneak peek items. This includes multiple stamp sets, accessories, paper, and even the new firm foam ink pads in all of the Stampin’ Up! colors!
Oh, and did I mention that the starter kit ships for free? It is a great deal and a perfect way to start enjoying the benefits of being a demonstrator now! In fact, if you sign up online, you will have access to the demonstrator website most likely within the hour. How fun is that!
If you have questions or would like to learn more, shoot me a note at jennifer@nwstamper.com and I’d be more than happy to fill you in on all the details. Or if you are ready to go, you can start building your kit by signing up online now.
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Itty Bitty Banners Birthday Card Recipe:
Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Midnight Muse
Paper: Patio Party designer paper, Baja Breeze cs, Primrose Petals cs, Whisper White cs
Accessories: Big Shot, Bitty Banners framelits, Daffodil Delight stitched grosgrain ribbon, corner rounder punch, Stampin Dimensionals
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May 24, 2012