Garden Birthday Card

 We had our monthly stamp camp last weekend and I will share those cards with you in my next post.  Today though, I'd like to share a card made by one of our friends, Verna, who shared this card with us.

As most of us know, we have so many supplies, and very often, they do not all get used. Verna said she wanted to create something that used several supplies from different places.  Her card certainly does that.  Isn't it cute?

The card base is from the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (retired). She used the Help Me Grow bundle and for the stamping and die cuts.  The sentiment was made using Flirty Flamingo ink and is from an old Paper Pumpkin kit (retired). The light green layer was paper from her stash and she used the Ladybug Picnic embossing folder to give some great background design. She die cut the flowers using our Strawberry Slush two tone cardstock. The leaves were cut from Granny Apple Green cardstock. The Pecan Pie flower pot is just the right color, especially as she added a darker blending along the left edge. This is a nice touch that adds dimension to the flower pot. Finally, our Butterfly Embellishments finish it off perfectly.

What do you think?  Please leave a comment and let me know.  It's fun to take a few different products to create something really cute.

Product List

Help Me Grow Bundle (English)

[167167]

$54.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166705]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$14.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$11.00

Ladybug Picnic 3 D Embossing Folder

[167478]

$10.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies

[167656]

$10.00

Team Cards

 Hello friends,

As you may know, every month my team in Arizona and here in Missouri meet online to attend stamp camp.  In May, Kathy was our host and she created 5 awesome cards for us to create together.  Here's her cards:

Kathy used the beautiful new Velvet Meadow designer paper and the 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies. The sentiment is stamped in Peaceful Pine ink and is from the Words & Wishes stamp set.

This darling "cute as a bug" card uses the designer paper of the same name.  The Sweet Bugs bundle (stamps and dies) and a piece of the Specialty Rickrack ribbon highlights those cute bugs so well.  And that ladybug? The Ladybug Garden epoxy shapes is perfect as an embellishment.

Gears & Textures bundle is a perfect and easy way to create a masculine card. The dies are easy to cut out and the "smoosh" of Secret Sea ink is a perfect way to show added texture. The Faux Bronze pentagons finish this card off nicely.

The Friendly Foliage stamp set teamed up with a piece of the Brushed with Beauty designer paper are a perfect match for this pretty card. The background is made with the Lasting Linen stamp, and the white panel was cut out using the Textured Notes dies.  Iridescent Rhinestones are a nice added touch.

Garden Poetry designer papers do most of the work on this card. I love how the contrast of the folded edge just makes the sentiment pop, and the use of the Nested Essentials dies makes a perfect focal point for the sentiment.  Natural Matte dots highlight the white on the paper.

Some of the products used on Kathy's card have since retired but don't let that worry you.  You can create these cards using supplies you already have on hand.  I will list the products below that are still available and if you wish to purchase them just click on the product and you will be taken directly to my online store.

I am celebrating my 16th year as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator this month (I can't believe it) and I have a really great ordering bonus for you. Be sure to check out the tab above "Ordering Bonus" to see what you can get FREE with an order this month.

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  I hope you have a wonderful day and happy stamping! 

Product List

Words & Wishes Bundle (English)

[167897]

$56.50

Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167889]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Velvet Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167904]

$17.00

Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167691]

$14.00

Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad

[167679]

$14.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies

[167656]

$10.00

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$46.75

Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166995]

$20.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$14.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$14.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

$8.00

Gears & Textures Bundle (English)

[166854]

$45.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$14.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Faux Bronze Pentagons

[166931]

$9.50

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

$14.00

Friendly Foliage Bundle (English)

[167308]

$38.50

Lasting Linen Photopolymer Stamp Set

[167107]

$23.00

Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167082]

$12.50

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Textured Notes Dies

[165555]

$31.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Garden Poetry 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167113]

$12.50

Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165626]

$14.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Natural Matte Dots

[167510]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Cards by Friends

 Every Wednesday, a group of gals I met here in Jefferson City, meet at Panera for lunch then we have a day of sharing what we've made during the week, and then craft for a few hours.  It's a time that I really look forward to. 

Today I'm sharing two cards that were made using a long-ago retired stamp set. It's fun to see them again and then I remember "Oh I have that set" and then I can add that to my list of things I need to bring out again and create something pretty.

These two cards were made by Marsha, and she used the Flowering Cactus stamp and die bundle. Here's a picture of what this set looks like.

When this set came out, I was living in Arizona so of course, it had to get it.  The set came with the most awesome paper pack and some really cute felt embellishments.  You can see some of those on Marsha's card.

Aren't these cards amazing?  She's inspired me to go down to my craft room and dust off this set and make some fun cards to share with others.  There's nothing like creating something pretty and sharing it with a friend.  A great way to give a paper hug and a quick "pick me up".

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget!  This is my Stampin' Up! anniversary month and I'm giving away some really nice prizes for your order this month.  Check it all out on my Ordering Bonus page.

Enjoy your day!