A Circle Square Card

 Hey Everybody,

Today's card is one I saw on Connie Stewart's blog. Easy Circle Punch Card Ideas with a Fun Mid Century Modern Twist

Connie has a great video and a project sheet you can download. The project sheet doesn't include the different things you need to do once you get your supplies together, though. That's why I did photos to help make it quick and easy to see how to do this card.

You need: a 1 3/4" punch OR you can use a die.

3 colors of cardstock that go well together. Punch out 2 circles of each of the three colors.

4 squares that are 2 1/2" 

2 white or vanilla squares 2 1/2"

2 squares that go with the other colors you've chosen for circles. 2 1/2"

2 pieces of white or vanilla for your card front and inside. each are 4" x 5 1/4"

1 card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Cut all of the circles in half with scissors or paper trimmer.  Arrange your circles on squares like this. I put the fresh freesia paper on the highland heather paper because it matched the softness of the color better than the harsher grape of spruce colors.

The colors I chose were colors in  the designer series paper I've been using called, Perennial Lavender. I'm trying to use it up. I hate to have such pretty paper sitting in a drawer when it can brighten someone's day.

Take your 4 squares with the attached circles and center then in your 1 3/4" punch or die.

If you want to use a layer behind your circles, Connie used a 1 7/8" circle punch.

To put the card together, put the colored circles top and bottom. 

Then position the other two with whichever color you'd like in the center. For me this was harder than it looked.

Here's my finished card. I dry embossed my card and added a sentiment, ribbon and gems.

I kept the pieces that were left over after cutting the circles out of each square. I used them for another card. I think it turned out pretty good for something on the fly.

Well, there you have it, a quick, easy card with circles and squares. I hope you give it a try. It's fun to give it a twist and add your style to it like I did with the dry embossing and with using the pieces Connie threw out.

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,

Sue

A Silhouette Card

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The challenge for today was this: ABC25B2 - August 26, 2026 -- B - Blackbird (The Beatles) – silhouette of a bird

Here's the stamp set I used. A friend gave this to me a few years ago so when I saw the challenge needed a bird and a silhouette, I figured I could stamp then color in the bird.  Then when I colored in the bird I thought, it needs either a sunrise or sunset to sit in.

Here's my card. I stamped the bird in memento tuxedo black ink and colored it with a Karin brushmarker pro in black. I colored the flowers and leaves with a water brush and acrylic paint markers. I colored the markers on an acrylic block then used the water brush to paint the flowers and leaves. I used different colored blending brushes to color the sky behind the bird. I added rhinestones to the flower centers and stamped the sentiment.

 This will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital.

Keywords: ABC25B2

Stamps: Gina K Designs-Song Bird

Paper: white, black, gold, SU-Lovely & Beautiful designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: daffodil delight, pumpkin pie, pretty in pink, highland heather, memento tuxedo black, versafine black

Accessories: water brush, acrylic markers, Karin brushmarker pro black marker, rhinestones

Techniques: ink blending, silhouette, coloring

Here's the paper I used for the background.  It's called, Lovely & Beautiful. It has gold in it so I layered gold behind the designer paper.

Have you ever thought to use a stamp of something and make it into a silhouette? I don't do this often, but I like the effect. It's a great idea for a time you can't decide what color to make something or you don't feel like blending colors. You take out a black marker, pencil, crayon, paint or whatever you have and color away.

I hope you give this a tryl

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Quilt Video

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I have a new video to show you a quick and easy way to make a Pie Star Quilt. I showed you the card I made following Julie's video a few days ago. 

Here is the card.

Here is my video. In the video I used Perennial Lavender, a retired Stampin' Up! designer series paper. I also noticed that I put one of the last pieces on incorrectly. OOOPS! 

This is the quilt square I made in the video.

This is the paper I sorted my 4 designer series papers on.

This is the 4" x 4" piece of cardstock that I scored at 1" vertically and horizontally. I recommend using a scoring tool or blade to do this so you don't have to go back and erase on your project.

There you have it. I hope you give this a try. I used a 2" circle punch for my circles, but you could also use a circle die.

I hope you  give this a try.

Blessings,

Sue

Beach Memory

 Hey Everybody,

Today's challenge is given to us by Linda. You can find the challenge here. 

Today we visit Keri's gallery which can be found here.

Here is the inspiration from Keri's gallery that I used for my inspiration.

Here is my card.

Wetlands by Stampin' Up has always been one of my favorite sets to use. I came across it recently and wanted to use it. Today I got my chance thanks to Linda and Keri.
I used my blending brush with Sahara sand for the beach at the bottom. The I used torn paper and balmy blue for the water close up. Next I used boho blue farther back and for the horizon line. I drew the horizon with my ink pad. Above the horizon, I used my blending brush and boho blue and a cloud cut out to make the clouds. The water was made with torn paper as well as my blending brush. Instead of uneven borders I changed it and brushed ink against sticky notes to form a navy blue frame around the scene as though it were in a frame. The image panel was added to a basic beige card base. I used wink of stella on the sand and water to make it glisten. This card will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital.

Keywords: FS1020

Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Wetlands

Paper: white, basic beige

Paper Size: A2

Ink: balmy blue, boho blue, secret sea, old olive, Sahara sand

Accessories: blending brushes, torn cardstock, wink of stella

Techniques: ink blending, masking, direct to paper

This is a fun challenge and gives us a chance to look through other galleries. I love to see how others create cards and what they use.

How about you?

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

 Parchment Paper
 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
 Salt
 Pretty Napkins
Tissue Paper
Shaving cream/foam
Watercolor Paper
Plastic wrap
Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
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Twisting Ribbon Quilt Card

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I have another quilt card for you today. It's for today's challenge on Splitcoaststampers.

Amy's challenge today is McGee & Company. I chose this as my inspiration for my card.   Here is my card. I made a book binding card. The pattern is called a twisting ribbon quilt. I used yellow, white and green like I saw in the towels. I used a tutorial by Cindy Lewis Robinson that my friend shared with me on Facebook. I've added Cindy's instructions so you can give this a try. It is pretty easy to make and lots of fun to try different colors together. This card will probably go to my twin sister who made quilts. I hope you give this a try. It is a great gift for someone who makes real quilts. Thanks for stopping by today. Blessings, Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

🍂 Parchment Paper
🍂 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
🍂 Salt
🍂 Pretty Napkins
🍂Tissue Paper
🍂Shaving cream/foam
🍂Watercolor Paper
🍂Plastic wrap
🍂Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
* Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try):
* Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW)
* Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

 Hey Everybody,

We had a very interesting challenge today from Anita. You can find it here.

The challenge was to make a double triangle pocket mini book. I've never made anything like this before and at first when I saw it, I said, "Nope, not gonna make it."  I asked myself why I didn't want to make it.  Did it look too difficult?  Would I not have a use for it?  I looked at the photo directions then the video. The video went too fast and her mini book didn't look like mine. I looked at other samples that people made and saw that they were like mine.

Sometimes when I try something new like this, I use copy paper so I don't ruin good designer paper. Once I saw other samples I decided that I could tackle this and if I was going to try to do it, I was going to use some of my favorite retired fall paper.

The written tutorial can be found here.

I followed the tutorial then added gold ribbon to hold my book closed. I stamped my sentiment and used the Modern Label punch then added gold gems. I cut 3 3/4" square very vanilla pieces and stamped them with fall images. On one of them I stamped, Thankful for you. This will go to a good friend.

Keywords: TLC1121

Stamps: Gathering Moments

Paper: vanilla, SU-Blackberry Beauty designer series paper

Paper Size: 4" x 4"

Ink: rich razzleberry, golden glow

Accessories: gold ribbon, gold gems, dimensionals, Modern Label punch

Techniques: Double Triangle Pocket Mini Book

Check out some of the samples others made.  I like this idea of making gift tags, maybe for Christmas.

Check this out, wouldn't this make a cute kid's birthday card. They could color the pictures like a coloring book.  Maybe wrap it with an 8 pack of crayons?

For this one I could see seed packets or packets of different teas as a gift.  Hmmmm, this has me thinking of how I can use these. How about You?

I have to say, I'm sure glad I made one of these. It's given me all kinds of cute ideas for small gifts.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

I am continuing to keep the Splitcoaststampers Challenge information on my daily blog as a reminder in case you or some of your friends want to do a challenge or two.  I'm thinking of inviting some people to do some together.

Blessings,

Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days! Click on the link or the image for more information. Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready. I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th. so far...... 🍂 Parchment Paper 🍂 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great) 🍂 Salt 🍂 Pretty Napkins 🍂Tissue Paper 🍂Shaving cream/foam 🍂Watercolor Paper 🍂Plastic wrap 🍂Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or) * Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try): * Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW) * Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

 Hey Everybody,

The challenge for today is a sketch challenge.

Marion has shared the sketch for today. You can find it here.   Here's my card. I turned the sketch and used the designer series paper that was still on my desk from yesterday.  The paper is retired and called, Unbounded Beauty by Stampin' Up. I cut the rectangles of designer series paper then rounded the corners. I layered them with berry burst but didn't round those corners. I punched flowers and leaves and layered them to add to the sentiment. The punch I used is called, Petal Park builder punch. I added the resin dots at the bottom. This will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital. Keywords: SC1128 Stamps: SU-Radiant Sunflowers Paper: white, berry burst, Unbounded Beauty designer series paper Ink: berry burst Accessories: 2024-2025 in-color resin dots, SU-Petal Park punch, corner rounder Techniques: sketch challenge Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days! Click on the link or the image for more information. Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready. I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th. so far...... 🍂 Parchment Paper 🍂 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great) 🍂 Salt 🍂 Pretty Napkins 🍂Tissue Paper 🍂Shaving cream/foam 🍂Watercolor Paper 🍂Plastic wrap 🍂Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or) * Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try): * Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW) * Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV) 🍂 🍂 🍂